Overlord of Outlaws
Countless worlds span the universe! Hundreds of planets are civilized. Thousands are uncharted or unexplored. And all of them offer death to unwelcome visitors. But where to go? What to do? Need the best weapons and armaments modern technology can offer? Visit Alforro, where elves run the largest manufacturing companies this side of the known universe! Want a custom ship with mods unavailable anywhere else in the universe? Hurry over to Verrgal, home of the legendary dwarven engineers! Searching for the best organic, farm-grown steel? Then the hills of Buurzeim are a must-see, but make sure to offer a hefty tip to your giant tour guide! With so many worlds to manage, only the most vast and powerful planetary councils can do the job. But with all the varied opinions and agendas spanning the universe, it’s only natural that no single regime has managed to control it all. And always keep an eye open for outlaws. Whether you’re in the outer corners of the known universe or in the center of an intergalactic capital. Outlaws are everywhere… especially with the Mob Lords controlling the universal underworld. Luckily, the last Outlaw Overlord, the most wanted man in the universe, was done in less than two decades ago! In such a vast, chaotic universe, who would dream of adventuring as an outlaw? Why not become a bounty hunter in search of prestige and wealth? And there’s always an opening among one of the many intergalactic patrols, offering promotions to the most dependable, powerful soldiers! Then again, with no other option available, that’s everything Ayse can possibly dream of. To be an outlaw on the run! To see every sight imaginable! To explore an entire universe of fantastic worlds! Even if he has to avoid possible capture and death at every turn. But can Ayse survive that long? Will Ayse be able to dodge his unavoidable past without consequences? Can Ayse successfully form his own outlaw posse with his recruited, self-founded family? Or will Ayse drag his newfound friends into the deadliest conflict the universe will ever face, risking the total extinction of sentient life? ****************** A Sci-fi/Fantasy Epic!!! ~ BULK RELEASES! Every Tuesday & Wednesday! ~ Discord: https://discord.gg/akzn9SM5k9 Art by @itsjustfroggy, found on Youtube, Twitter, or Twitch! *Want YOUR name (or a name of your choice) in OoO? Gift a Magic Castle, Spacecraft, or Golden Gachapon. I'll reach out via Discord after you join the server, then we'll chat about your character/name ;) Join the server to chat with me or to vote in regular polls. Help improve the story while it's still being written!
Hunting a Back Alley Toad
Outside, rain trickled and the city lamps started to bounce and reflect off of the wet surfaces.
Many back alleys were barely lit up under the growing downpour. In one such alley, a lean man with a heavy backpack was hunched over behind empty crates.
His body shivered. But that was already taking place before the cold rain water prickled his skin.
"Now's the best time for dust!" the trembling bum growled over the phone. "I need confidence! I might need pain tolerance! I need to feel my strength at full power! Dust is there for me, my best friend–"
But the feminine voice on the other end cut the call short, saying, "I'll call you back, Toad. This shouldn't take long."
Ol' Harold grimaced and howled, "Hurry! Y'all can't… y'all can't leave me hanging."
He hurled his cheap, plastic phone into his lap. And Harold's other hand clung to a tiny bag. As he uncurled his fingers, Harold stared down at the faintly golden powder inside.