Novel info
Shovels In Spades
We all have dreams of becoming powerful, becoming the cool mage that rules the world, living as the dashing rogue who can steal a kingdom's entire royal treasury undetected, or perhaps, the valiant knight whose prowess on the battlefield is unmatched by all.
However, when the apocalypse strikes, you can only use what you have at your disposal, be that guns, baseball bats, your fists, or maybe, just maybe, a shovel.
One young man who goes by the name of Darenzo has just had his world altered into one that is now the focal point of some sort of experiment.
Just at the end of his shift at the skip site, a worldwide announcement was made, that not only changed Darenzo's life, but also the lives of all of the Earth's inhabitants.
Can Darenzo survive and thrive in this changed world? Or will his growing madness best him? The answers to these questions can only be revealed with time.
>strong>[Goal of 2 chapters per week, the only exceptions being announced breaks or emergencies]>/strong>
(The new cover art is a courtesy of the very kind and talented ssddx and was designed using the fanart cover of cthulupillar as the base.)
This novel is a participant in The Writer's Pledge
Chapter List
- B3: Chapter 63: Soul Corrosion and First Official Complaint
- B3: Chapter 64: Idris' Upset and Madison's Hug
- B3: Chapter 65: Rose's Plans and Big Bo's Second Contract Offer
- B3: Chapter 66: Talks of Loans and Bank Upgrades
- B3: Chapter 67: Fighting Clones and Personalities
- B3: Chapter 68: Cycle Three Starts and Goals
- Hsiao-Han Artwork + Announcement Reminder
- B3: Chapter 69: Crusher's Loyalty and Greg's Decision
- B3: Chapter 70: SSS-ranked Item Token Usage and Tough Choice
- B3: Chapter 71: Racing Ridomochi and Estranged Espers
- B3: Chapter 72: Wheelchairs and Dormitory
- B3: Chapter 73: Taxation Plans and Greg's First Orders
- B3: Chapter 74: Waterford's New Buildings and Argument
- B3: Chapter 75: Avulaway's Desperation and Mythical Cities
- B3: Chapter 76: Alphorians and Explosive Surprise
- B3: Chapter 77: Delve Into The Deep and Madison's Worries
- B3: Chapter 78: Message From Rose and Illuminating Helmet
- B3: Chapter 79: Tackling The Illusion and The Sword In The Sea
- B3: Chapter 80: Genocidal Request and Hatred
- B3: Chapter 81: Mofolo's Fate and The Sorry State of Atlantis
- B3: Chapter 82: Fishy Smell and Return to Waterford
- B3: Chapter 83: Unexpected Reunion and Accidents Happen
- B3: Chapter 84: Accidents Definitely Happen and Early Negotiations Over Dinner
- B3: Chapter 85: Questioning Lyle and Itchy Face
- B3: Chapter 86: A Week of Progress and Visit to Tokyo
- B3: Chapter 87: Meeting an Emperor and Duel of Threats
- B3: Chapter 88: Councillor Rimmy and Aila's Change
- B3: Chapter 89: Shovel Arts Ranks Up and Plans Are Moved Into Motion
- B3: Chapter 90: Sleepy Maddy and Meeting Las Vegas' Mayor
- B3: Chapter 91: Brother of Luck and Sandy's Intuition
- B3: Chapter 92: At The Roll of a Dice and Who Among You?
- B3: Chapter 93: Rose's Worry and Aston's Unheard Pleas
- B3: Chapter 94: Firefighters and Lunatics
- B3: Chapter 95: Ordering The Clones and Nuclear Threat
- B3: Chapter 96: A Meeting of War Leaders and Terrorists
- B3: Chapter 97: Lieutenant Anders' Honesty and A Last-ditch Effort
- B3: Chapter 98: War Rewards and Mu's Disliking of Jim
- B3: Chapter 99: California's Majority Citizen Ruler and Change of Future Plans
- Book 3: Epilogue: Criminal Punishment and A Kingdom's True Founding
- Book 4: Prologue: True Faith and Symbolic Departure
- B4: Chapter 1: Prison Life and Onward to Gold
- B4: Chapter 2: 20 Trials and Expedition Camp
- B4: Chapter 3: Pala's Faith and The First Trial
- B4: Chapter 4: Observers and Eyes
- B4: Chapter 5: Trial Completion and Ak & Tek's Offer
- B4: Chapter 6: First Permanence and Stars
- B4: Chapter 7: Quest Completion and El Dorado's Temples
- B4: Chapter 8: Alexandrite's Abilities and Singing Contest Winner
- B4: Chapter 9: Mother and Kingdom-wide Progress
- B4: Chapter 10: Scout Reports and The Ethics of Respect

