SchuylerLisette

In a world where the supernatural collides with the ordinary, dungeons—dangerous rifts to other realms—begin appearing across the city, threatening humanity. The Hunter Association, tasked with sealing these rifts, relies on Guides who are psychically linked to Hunters with extraordinary powers.

A former soldier, becomes a newly awakened Guide at 27, struggling to adapt to his role. Paired with an S-ranked Hunter, a reckless veteran esper, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating deadly dungeons filled with nightmarish creatures. Their partnership is strained—A disciplined and methodical solider, and an esper who's impulsive and dismissive of rules.

As dungeons appear more frequently, each mission tests their limits and teamwork. While the Guide adjusts to his new life and role, the esper wrestles with his haunted past and growing responsibilities. Together, they uncover a disturbing pattern behind the dungeon outbreaks, suggesting a larger, sinister plot at play.

Amid the chaos, the guide grapples with losing his former life and his growing attachment to his esper, while the looming danger threatens to push them—and their fragile trust—apart. Every decision they make could determine the city's fate, or possibly the entire world.

NOTE: This is a slow-burn light-romance BL. It means there are no mature or sexual themes, and it focuses on action, plot, character growth, and relationships between characters and their adversaries. 

Cover Art: V.R. Wilde (IG: its.forevermonday)

Dogmatic Dungeon Dominion

T/W: Foul Language

Penn trudged through the doors of the Hunter's Association, apologizing to each person he bumped into as he made his way to the reception desk. The lack of sleep was affecting him more than how he thought it would.

"Penn?" Daniel called out, jumping to his feet and dashing around the counter to check on him. "You're paler than usual. Are you not feeling well?"

"Just lack of sleep," Penn gave a weak smile as he reached out to pat Daniel's shoulder. The trainer immediately clasped the Guide's wrist, looking at it with wide eyes.

"What happened? Who did this to you?" Daniel's voice cracked, worry etched into his face. Penn shook his head.

"It looks worse than it is, but I fell in the shower, and the hose I tried to grab to catch myself got caught around me. It's fine, it's not even tender."

Ch. 63: Spatial Overlord, Part 1