JustDarkjazz

Characters

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 3 in The Path of Most Resistance

A list of all the important characters, plus some reffs similar enough to what they look like. Will be updated as they are introduced. **Ingrid "Whores" of Hopscotchton**  Age: mid 30s (mid 60s in Midland Stand...

Cities/Towns

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 4 in The Path of Most Resistance

A list of places either visited or mentioned by the characters. High Obsidian -------------- Situated at the tip of the river Furioso, Hi-oh is the capital of the Midland Kingdom and the center of its industry. It houses the King's estates as well as the largest temple to the...

Kingdoms/Countries

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 4 in The Path of Most Resistance

**Highland** ------------ Once, the crown jewel of humanity, with its endless green pastures and fertile soil. Now, an open wound, a memento mori to every human. It was the first of the five lands to be settled after the First Landing when the humans arrived from the sea, surrou...

Locations

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 3 in The Path of Most Resistance

Some worldbuilding so you don't go in completely blind.

Go back

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 4 in The Path of Most Resistance

Misc

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 2 in The Path of Most Resistance

A little extra material to assist your reading.

Help him

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 12 in The Path of Most Resistance

“Gods, get a grip man.” I walk to Loinsteak and kneel by him, rolling him on his side so he doesn't lie face-first in his own puke. “You really okay?” I ask him. “Yeah, yeah. I’m…” A deep belch interrupts him, I fear he'll throw up again but thankfully he keeps it in. “I’m ok...

Downstairs

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 11 in The Path of Most Resistance

The downstairs is noisy, and as I am done descending the stairs, I see why. Loinsteak is lying on the floor, dry heaving as a puddle of yellow vomit permeates his head. Above him stands a lean, tall man, laughing with deep, guttural guffaws. His semi-long wavy hair and bushy bear...

Cheer her up

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 10 in The Path of Most Resistance

I get up and approach her from behind. Slow, telegraphed moves, like approaching an anxious kitten. I put my hands on her shoulders, measuring her response. She jumps involuntarily, for a split second, but she relaxes right away. I run my hands down her arms, careful so that I al...

Knock

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 9 in The Path of Most Resistance

I deliver three, slow knocks on the wooden door. I hear rustling from inside, then steps, then the door opens and a blonde woman opens the door. She is a little taller than me, her skin a little older. Her piercing blue eyes stare at me, her lips stuck in a cold resting expressio...

Right away

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 8 in The Path of Most Resistance

I take a deep breath and steel myself for the impending cold. Biting my lip, I advance forth, getting assaulted on two fronts by the cold of the ground on my feet and the light of the sun on my eyes. I half close my eyes and stand on tiptoes as shivers run up and down my body and...

Proceed

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 7 in The Path of Most Resistance

Finally ready, I exit the cave through the low entrance. There is a longer, taller corridor waiting outside with identical entrances to other caves, and presumably other springs, across its length. I begin following it, my bare feet making small, careful steps on the waxed marble...

Yes...

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 6 in The Path of Most Resistance

I sigh in defeat, picking up the dreaded article of underwear. It's undeniably cute, light pink and frilly at the edges, matching my panties. But its charm is that of a boa constrictor, luring you in with its pretty colors, then squeezing the life out of you when you get too clos...

Time to get out

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 5 in The Path of Most Resistance

Well, no point stewing in here any longer. I push down with my hands, put strain on my legs, and, despite the stabbing pain from my wound, I get up. My knees feel weak and I’m having trouble keeping my balance. My stomach growls, it feels hollow and deserted. It's not worth it tr...

What was that?

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 4 in The Path of Most Resistance

The experience felt familiar, somehow, as if I’d gone through it before. Did I fall asleep? No, I was aware in the slumber, in control to an extent, and it didn’t feel like a dream. It was not either, I’ve been a year clean and a replase would have finished me off. It was d...

What was that?

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 3 in The Path of Most Resistance

I stand on my feet for a few long seconds, catching my breath. The water is hot and, despite the near- experience, quite pleasant. My heart calms down, the adrenaline is washed out, the cold grip of lets go of my stomach, and all of a sudden I feel exhausted. I paddle...

Where am I?

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 3 in The Path of Most Resistance

I stand on my feet for a few long seconds, catching my breath. The water is hot and, despite the near- experience, quite pleasant. My heart calms down, the adrenaline is washed out, the cold grip of lets go of my stomach, and all of a sudden I feel exhausted. I paddle...

Introduction

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 1 in The Path of Most Resistance

**Hey there, dear reader. It is me, your friendly neighborhood degenerate author and the guide of your journey, here to take care of the housekeeping and inform you of the things you need to know before jumping on your adventure. We will be talking again in the future, but for th...

I'm okay

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 2 in The Path of Most Resistance

There is no point in struggling. There never was. It's been a lie all along, a fake fear drilled into my brain from birth. The warmth swallows me as I sink and sink into it, without a bottom in sight. The darkness somehow gets darker, the feeling of my body is slowly lost. I am s...

I'm not okay

by JustDarkjazz

Chapter 2 in The Path of Most Resistance

My eyes burst open, the pressure pushing against my ribs feels like a bomb going off inside me and my chest burns, lungs crying for air. I look up, and a smooth stony surface is right in front of my eyes and I panic, the floor is not supposed to be on that side. I flail my arms a...