The Chimera
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  • Reads 9,717
  • Votes 1,135
  • Parts 51
  • Time 7h 30m
Ongoing, First published Nov 20, 2020
4 new parts
A (mostly) cozy fantasy in which the rule of three is misused, the slow burn is glacial, and the cast of characters is twice as large as it needs to be. Also, there are monsters now. 

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In a city unknowingly on the edge of chaos, seven individuals receive gifts from an elusive beast known as the chimera. As they struggle to understand these gifts, they must also contend with the unpredictable visits of Jasper, a young man who keeps dropping unexpectedly into their world.   

These seven may not be the ones destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy, but they are going to have to deal with the aftermath.

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Now featuring 55% more plot than originally intended.

Part One: Butterfly Ship ✔️
Part Two: Sunset Citadel ✔️
Part Three: Tiger's Eye ✔️
Part Four: Dance Pavilion (Ongoing)
Part Five: The Jester-King
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