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EKublai
Benjamin Smith @EKublai

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Wesleyan University '13

Chicago, IL

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Posted by EKublai - June 22nd, 2014


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Are you a father? Do you want to be a father someday? Are you not a father, have a desire to be a father, and just so happened to have found a newborn abandoned under a bridge.

What do you do?

YOU DECIDE!

You take care of the baby, of course.

So goes this chapter of The Drunk Boys: His Girl Wilbur.  Choose the fate of poor Wilbur.

Thank you to all who have been reading so far!

Next week will be the end of ACT 1 of this story. (The Goal is 27 chapters by the way) 


Posted by EKublai - June 19th, 2014


In this episode of The Drunk Boys, you get to choose whether Chandler reaches out to his friend for help with his newfound companion (the newborn girl he has christened Wilbur) Click the image for the jump!

Recap: TWIST! As it turns out, Cameron didn't just want to clear the air about Alicia, after all.  Apparently, Cameron was buying beer last night when he stumbled upon an abandoned, days-old baby. It is unclear what he was doing under University Bridge when he was meant to be heading to Juanele's house for "the big game". Whatever the reason, he felt too much shame at the prospect of abandoning the baby, but not enough that he didn't feel comfortable leaving it out there all night or until he could pass the buc onto someone else. This "someone else" turned out to be Chandler. Now Chandler has decided to care of the baby himself, if only to distract him from his wife's infidelity.

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Thank you everyone who has been reading so far. I'm actually getting these out a bit faster than I thought I would, and it's probably because I can actually see that people are enjoying themselves. There is currently no in-app feedback system (THOUGH THERE WILL BE SOON!!!), so feel free to comment on The Drunk Boys on this post or just drop me a pm. And of course go VOTE!

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics. 


Posted by EKublai - June 16th, 2014


Newgrounder and FUCKING AWESOME WRITER KrisSalus is promoting her FUCKING AWESOME SCI-FI NOVEL Chasing Shadows and wants to get the word out by utilizing her other awesome skill, making plush toys. 

The toy is based on the fiercely loyal and intelligent winged companions of several of the main characters from the book.

SPACE IS OUT THERE! Yep it sure is!

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How to enter: You need a tumblr account.

1. Reblog the tumblr post http://dragons-by-kris.tumblr.com/day/2014/06/16

and.... THAT'S IT... YOU'RE ENTERED *WHEEEEEEEE!*

You get yourself a second chance if you purchase the book from amazon. Seriously, just read the rules. That process too, is insanely simple! 

 

Go for it! 

 

 


Posted by EKublai - May 30th, 2014


If you haven't voted on Chapter 6 of the Drunk Boys. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE. The results so far have been... very interesting. Don't let your voice go unheard.

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!

Honestly, this was my favorite chapter so far. It appears I haven't given it a title yet.

Hmmmm.... While I'm thinking of one, why don't you read a quick recap of the story so far. 

Recap: During an ill-advised night of heavy drinking, Chandler Yoning discovers that all three of his friends (Cameron, Josh, and Juanele) have been having an affair with his wife, Alicia. He confronts them and even stabs Cameron with a pocket knife. The violence is brief, however, and Chandler is kicked out of the house. Furious, he drives off into thenight and eventually passes out. Upon waking up, he discovers he is in front of the building where he is to have a psychiatrist's appointment with Dr. Pamela Betancourt. After the appointment, he returns to his car and finds a mysterious letter from Cameron, telling Chandler to meet him by University Bridge. Can Chandler and Cameron resolve the Alicia situation peacfully, or will it once again come to blows?

 

OKAY! I thought of one! Prepare for.....

 

The Drunk Boys, Chapter 6: The Troll

 

 

ENJOY, YOU EVIL PEOPLE!


Posted by EKublai - May 27th, 2014


In this episode of The Drunk Boys, you get to choose whether Chandler is a drunken a-hole or an EVIL drunken a-hole.

Recap: During an ill-advised night of heavy drinking, Chandler Yoning discovers that all three of his friends (Cameron, Josh, and Juanele) have been having an affair with his wife, Alicia. He confronts them and even stabs Cameron with a pocket knife. The violence is brief, however, and Chandler is kicked out of the house. Furious, he drives off into thenight and eventually passes out. Upon waking up, he discovers he is in front of the building where he is to have a psychiatrist's appointment with Dr. Pamela Betancourt. After the appointment, he returns to his car and finds a mysterious letter from Cameron, telling Chandler to meet him by University Bridge. Can Chandler and Cameron resolve the Alicia situation peacfully, or will it once again come to blows?

THIS WEEK YOU GET A HUGE DECISION TO MAKE. I'm really excited to see what you guys come up with. 

Evil-Dog has been wanting me to use different images in my posts (he's also supporting a 2D fighter which might be of interest). I might, but only if you guys want to see something different. For now, take THIS!

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Thank you everyone who has been reading so far. I'm actually getting these out a bit faster than I thought I would, and it's probably because I can actually see that people are enjoying themselves. There is currently no in-app feedback system (THOUGH THERE WILL BE SOON!!!), so feel free to comment on The Drunk Boys on this post or just drop me a pm. And of course go VOTE!

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics. 


Posted by EKublai - May 3rd, 2014


Me: Hello, Everybody!
Everyone: Hello, Ben.
Me: I just wanted to let you all know that Chapter 5 of The Drunk Boys is now available to read. Are we all caught up?
Everyone: Buh....mehhhh...ummm....errrr
Me: That's okay! These chapters are written so you can finish them on a single commute!
Everyone: Oh... I'll read it, then.
Me: And don't forget to vote.
Everyone: I would never dream of it.
Me: You all do that unison thing very well. It's quite disconcerting.

In this chapter, (possibly because the author has been watching a lot of Hannibal lately) Chandler meets with his analyst and talks about Cameron, the guy who he stabbed (in self-defense) and pee'd on (self-defense?). 

Things get ominous in Chapter 5: Now We're Talking

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Thank you everyone who has been reading so far. I'm actually getting these out a bit faster than I thought I would, and it's probably because I can actually see that people are enjoying themselves. There is currently no in-app feedback system, so feel free to comment on The Drunk Boys on this post or just drop me a pm. And of course go VOTE!

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics. 


Posted by EKublai - April 14th, 2014


W00t! "The Drunk Boys" has a new chapter and a decision to make! Chandler has decided to pay his psychiatrist a visit. What will transpire during this meeting between Chandler and the beautiful Dr. Betancourt. VOTE WITH YOUR VOTES!695600_139749889143_drunkboyspic.jpg

Thank you everyone who has been reading so far. I'm actually getting these out a bit faster than I thought I would, and it's probably because I can actually see that people are enjoying themselves. There is currently no in-app feedback system, so feel free to comment on The Drunk Boys on this post or just drop me a pm. And of course go VOTE!

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics.


Posted by EKublai - March 28th, 2014


W00t! "The Drunk Boys" has a new chapter and a decision to make! Check what Chandler does after pissing on his friend and getting a knife. Where can he possibly go for here?

Thank you everyone who has been reading so far. I actually getting these out a bit faster than I thought I would, and it's probably because I can actually see that people are enjoying themselves. There is currently no in-app feedback system, so feel free to comment on The Drunk Boys on this post or just drop me a pm. And of course go VOTE!

Storyshift is a free app on iOS, Android, Amazon, and google play. Subscribe to The Drunk Boys and other great stories and comics.

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Posted by EKublai - March 15th, 2014


LAST DAY to vote on Chapter 2 of the Drunk Boys. What is the fallout of the PISSING REVENGE!? YOU DECIDE! Free on Android, Itunes Store, Amazon, go for it! or go to the link below!

The PISSING REVENGE  VOTE!


Posted by EKublai - March 11th, 2014


Chapter 2: A Time to Pee, a Time to be Peed Upon!

You decided that Chandler should take a little wee on the Drunk Boys. Let's listen in...

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Last time on "The Drunk Boys"!:

Chandler Yoning, a recovering alcoholic, has decided to take the plunge off the diving board of sobriety. But this time, he wasn't alone. Joining him were his three friends, Cameron Saloyek, Josh Tsveymann, and John aka Juanele. But sex, lie, and videotape abound when Chandler eavesdrop on a booze-fueled conversation between the others. 

As it turns out: Alicia, Chandler's wife, has had an affair with not one, not two, but all three of his "friends". In a drunken rage, Chandler knows there must be a reckoning... and the only desire more urgent than his desire for revenge at that moment, is his desire to take a piss.... Perhaps the two desires can come to some sort of agreement... Enjoy

 

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has read and voted on my story thus far. I am blending a lot of genres on this. The somewhat ridiculous premise has encouraged me to embrace a darkly comic approach. But as the story escalates and you get to know these characters, you will understand why I have labeled it Thriller.

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