A Dagger Through Dimensions

Jun 09, 2023

Indie Speculative Fiction

A Dagger Through Dimensions

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June 8, 2023

A Dagger Through Dimensions

Introduction verything started the day after a woman and her thugs used me as a punching bag in a dark alley. If you’re thinking that I woke in some medieval-like fantasy world after they got through, you can’t be further from the truth. There are no castles, dungeons, dragons, or magic swords here. The first few minutes, I held out hope that this place …

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Indie Speculative Fiction

A Dagger Through Dimensions Chapter 1

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June 10, 2023

A Dagger Through Dimensions Chapter 1

Author’s Note: This is a webnovel. First 10 chapters are free to all Substack subscribers. After that, you can access the ongoing chapters plus receive access to the digital file at the end of each arc by becoming a paid subscriber to morbidink.substack.com.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 2

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June 12, 2023

AUTHOR’S REMINDER: Become a paid subscriber to follow the story after Chapter 10 (plus see the illustrations of the characters, and bonus chapters). Getting outside of the building didn’t change anything. When I exited through a glass and wood front door, I’m in the middle of even more weird shit. The street in front of me is the first thing I see, along…

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A Dagger Through Dimensions Chapter 3

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June 14, 2023

A Dagger Through Dimensions Chapter 3

Author’s Note: Please share this site and story. First 10 chapters are for free subscribers. Disbelief shot through my brain when I saw the year. How in the hell is it 1940? I’m not stupid. I saw the cars and I’m wearing the clothes but the reality of the situation smacked me hard. It meant more than just getting back to my world.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 4

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June 19, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 4

[Author’s Note: I’m putting in draft illustrations of some characters just to keep things interesting. I hope you will share this story if you are enjoying it!] My foot pumped the clutch twice on that Hudson. My frustration at this shitty day made me grit my teeth while trying to force the car into the next gear down as the engine lagged. The heavy auto …

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 5

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June 22, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 5

[Author’s Note: This is an ongoing webnovel series. If you wish to read ahead and are a Patreon user, I have over 40 chapters on Patreon so far. After chapter 10, each new chapter will require paid membership here with Morbid Ink. Thanks so much for reading my work - DemiSage

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 6

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June 28, 2023

Author’s Note: Please share with others. After chapter 10, each new chapter will require paid membership here with Morbid Ink. Thanks so much for reading my work - DemiSage] After leaving the crazy woman’s house, I ended up at a lonely crossing where the road leaving the foothills met a state highway. Don’t ask me what highway because it wasn’t marked. I…

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 7

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July 3, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 7

Reaching the third floor, I went across the hall and pulled out my keys. After a close inspection, I found the correct key and entered the apartment. To my surprise, I found a woman and man on the couch just a couple of paces away. The woman wore a kimono dressing gown that exposed some skin from being partially unbuttoned. She stumbled to her feet as th…

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A Dagger Through Dimensions Chapter 8

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July 11, 2023

A Dagger Through Dimensions Chapter 8

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 9

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July 15, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 9

AUTHOR’S REMINDER: Morbid Ink will be sending out multiple stories by chapter each week. Also, if you would like to add your stories for others to read, send them to me via MORBID INK website. I will add your shorts/poetry/illustrations to this email for other authors/creators to share.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 10

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July 20, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 10

Author’s Note: Reminder, only a few more chapters left, then the subsequent chapters will only show in full for paid subscribers only. I have a beautiful woman in my arms, and her bastard husband wanted to force her away. Maybe I’m not that skilled at pleasing women, but this damn world I stepped into required that I learn things quickly. No matter how …

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Special Chapters for A Dagger Through Dimensions - Storyline Chapters 10A/B

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October 26, 2023

Special Chapters for A Dagger Through Dimensions - Storyline Chapters 10A/B

18+ NSFW chapters - So you’ve been warned [Author’s Note - This chapter is an original two chapters of 18+ NSFW writing for the story that land in between Chapter 10 and 11. Since I failed to let my subscribers know about the 18+ stuff, I decided to make these R-18 chapters for paid subscribers only.

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The regular storyline picks up again at Chapter 11 below.

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 11

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August 28, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 11

[Author’s Note: I removed two 18+ NSFW chapters from this story (on Morbid Ink site) for the newsletter side. The reason for this is two-fold. While I’m not a believer in content warnings per se, it’s fair to say I didn’t outline this type of story to my subscribers ahead of time. Second, the chapters don’t really advance the plot (obviously) since it’s…

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 12

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September 10, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 12

As we walked along the sidewalk after leaving the theater, I remained in a bit of a trance. In fact, I don’t remember much of the movie. I kept coming back to the fact that Adele could not recognize her own reflection in the pictures we looked over. Sure, people can look like a doppelgänger, but you can’t look at yourself in a picture and not recognize …

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 13

September 21, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 13

[Author’s Note: Only 2 more free chapters for this story. I ask that you become a monthly or yearly subscriber to continue getting this story and the others after chapter 15. As a reminder, here are the price and benefits below for paid subscribers:

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 14

October 1, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 14

While Alice continued to work, I headed back into my office and closed the door. I needed quiet time to analyze the black book and pull together a raft of thoughts filling my mind since I’ve arrived. Taking another notebook from the desk drawer along with a pencil, and began to lay out some of my thoughts.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 15

October 17, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 15

[Author’s Note: This is the last free chapter for this story. Use the subscribe now button and help keep the stories coming to Morbid Ink.] After leaving the library, I went back to the office with one pocket filled with more notes. My head reeled from too many details, but I carried a better understanding of the city and most of the key players. The inf…

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 16

October 24, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 16

Morbid Ink is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. [Author’s Note: You must be a paid subscriber to continue this story past Chapter 15.] “How much money does Antonio want?” I asked, despite the alarm bells going off inside his head. “Also, explain how you come up with the money for Joe if you get another week.”

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 17

November 4, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 17

Morbid Ink is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. “No, it’s not anything like that. The point is that she’s wanting me to talk with Antonio about giving her more time to pay him off on her husband’s gambling debt.”

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 18

November 19, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 18

Morbid Ink is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. “What do you want to settle everything? There must be a reason you brought me here.” Sally tried to maintain her composure.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 19

November 28, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 19

Morbid Ink is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Following my instincts along with my hazy waterlogged memories during my first night in the city, I drove toward the foothills. Eventually, I found the road leading to Sally’s home. Although I missed the turn to her long drive up to the house, I doubled backed after turning into someone’s drive, then found the narrow drive.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 20

December 12, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 20

Morbid Ink is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. After leaving Sally’s house, I drove to my office. While I’m not happy about how I ended up helping the woman, I’m reminded of a movie where the mob protagonist complains about trying to get away, but they keep pulling him back into the middle of everything.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 21

December 17, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 21

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 22

December 28, 2023

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 22

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 23

Jan 8

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 23

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 24

Jan 31

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 24

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 25

Feb 9

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 25

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 26

Feb 23

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 26

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 27

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Mar 9

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 27

I lost touch with their conversation when I noticed my beer tasted funny. Then, a wave of nausea struck me, and I leaned back on the bench seat. “Lane, it’s happening again!” Adele’s voice grabbed me. I look up at her pale face. Immediately I understood. Feeling around in my jacket front pocket, I pulled out a handkerchief that Adele slid in earlier that day. I pushed the cloth against my eyes as a blinding headache hit me.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 28

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Mar 14

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 28

By the third round of drinks, Adele knew about Sally’s failing marriage and how Joe changed over the years. Adele noticed Sally’s demeanor shifted as she glossed over her evening with Antonio and his thugs. Adele guessed the pain went deeper than the woman let on. However, when Sally told her more details concerning Lane’s involvement in helping Sally, the explanation bothered Adele.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 29

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Mar 24

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 29

I finally made it back to the Royal Building as the sun finally disappeared behind a line of clouds in the west. It looked like rain was coming in and I didn’t have much daylight left. I pulled into a back lot and backed the car against the building. I hit the concrete with the chrome back bumper and heard the men inside calling out. My quick check showed the trunk wasn’t opening while parked against the wall, so I told them I’d return soon. As I walked into the building, I heard the distant peal of thunder.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 30

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Mar 29

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 30

Yeah, when I drove away from the Seabury and O’Conner, I was spouting bullshit like I knew what I was doing. Truth be told, I knew this play was risky, but I couldn’t think of another way to go. Even if I found a place to hide, how long would I last? What happened when Antonio found Adele and Sally? My only option lay in the information about Antonio’s drug dealing. Getting the good guys to take the gangster out seemed the only viable solution. Sure, I wanted this place to be a game that would reset if I made a mistake, but I’m damn sure that’s not happening.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 31

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Apr 4

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 31

“Mr. Kennicott, you’ve surpassed my expectations. You have my congratulations.” I want to sleep, but the familiar voice raises my neck hair. No, it can’t be! “Come now, I know you’re awake. You’ve had seven days of rest. You should be grateful for my presence.”

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 32

Apr 9

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 32

“My name is Cora Veronica Elder,” she stated with pride. “As you will learn, I was famous in the past within the world you recall. I gave readings to queens and kings. I was the toast of spiritual societies throughout the world and even helped to establish one in the United States.”

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 33

Apr 18

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 33

I carefully slid my wounded leg to the edge of the bed, then did the same for the other one. Refusing to concede to the pain coming from my wounds and aching muscles, I positioned myself in a sitting position at the edge of the bed. Adele heard my movement and looked at me, then rushed closer, trying to keep me from falling on my face.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 34

Apr 30

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 34

SORRY for my posting yesterday. I’ve edited this to make it correct in sequence. Reminder: Get the first issue of Morbid Ink in PDF format at the following link. Morbid Ink Issue #1 A few days later, I’m sitting at my office in the morning working on my writing since I’m still recovering. The bruising is still showing and my stitches itch, but I’m alive.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 35

May 13

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 35

Reminder: Get the first issue of Morbid Ink in PDF format at the following link. Morbid Ink Issue #1 The ride to Sally’s office didn’t take long. Her company resides in a flat two-story building along one of the main roads out of the city. I found an employee waiting for me at the front door when I walked. An older lady with heavy thighs bulging against her dress held out her hand with a limp wrist handshake.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 36

Jun 3

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 36

Reminder: Get the first issue of Morbid Ink in PDF format at the following link. Morbid Ink Issue #1 I enjoyed my tuna sandwich with Sally. She even added a small block of cheese with carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes to the plate. After pouring me another glass of beer, we talked more about my healing and plans. She explained some of the future she wanted for her company, then our small talk came around to her new car. I noticed her wedding band was missing from her hand. I guess that’s expected. As she stated at the beginning, I enjoyed our time together.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 37

Jun 21

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 37

Reminder: Get the first issue of Morbid Ink in PDF format at the following link. Morbid Ink Issue #1 Since I couldn’t find a parking space in the back of the building, I pulled around the side and entered the front doors. A quick glance revealed my black hat spy no longer sat on the bench across the street. When we entered my outer office, I spotted the bluish haze sitting in her chair as Alice swiveled around. After saying hello, I directed Adele back to my office. However, my wife stopped and introduced herself to my secretary. I’m sure I stood there looking like a dunce, since I never considered the idea that they never met. Also, I found it surreal while watching Adele speaking with Alice while all I saw of the woman was a blue haze outline of a person.

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 38

Jul 17

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 38

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 39

Jul 25

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 39

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 40

Aug 3

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 40

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 41

Aug 14

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 41

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 42

Aug 25

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 42

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 43

Sep 26

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 43

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A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 44

Oct 2

A Dagger through Dimensions Chapter 44

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