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

<p>Penn flinched as his fork scraped the plate, eyes darting to look at the three others with him at the awkwardly long table in the middle of an over-zealous dining room. They all remained quiet, eyes downcasted while focusing on their elegant and quiet eating. Penn had a hard time swallowing his mouthfuls because of the thick tension.</p>

<p>Even glancing over at Daniel did nothing. He hadn't spoken a word since they moved from the sitting room to the dining table. Penn was unnerved by how quiet the Esper was. Every so often, his parents would make a backhanded comment while smiling sweetly at Penn. Like leading a cow to slaughter, they only seemed to be attempting to find ways to convince the Guide to bond with their only child.</p>

Ch. 70: Penniless Thoughts, Part 2