Chapter 11: Genesis

Chapter 11: Genesis

Author: JA Dinkel March 12, 2025 Duration: 11:00
Kenshiro barely has time to breathe after his encounter with Vahl before the weight of his decision crashes down on him.

The devil’s gift—Obsequity—grants him authority over lesser devils, but the strings attached may be invisible for now. As he grapples with the implications of his new power, Kenshiro digs deeper into the system that governs this world. His quest log offers more than just a list of tasks; it’s a cryptic map of his fate, with messages from Tara that hint at something far bigger than he ever imagined. Between the unsettling control he now wields and the lingering question of what Vahl really wanted, Kenshiro faces a chilling reality: power isn’t free, and neither is survival. With each revelation, the mystery of Nowhere only grows deeper, and Kenshiro is left wondering whether he’s on the path to dominance—or if he’s simply another piece being moved across the board.

One thing is certain: whatever game he’s playing, he’s not the only one making the rules.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, a new chapter unfolds in the sprawling, system-ruled world of Skill Eater. This isn't a simple tale of heroes and monsters, but a slowburn fantasy from author JA Dinkel that digs into the grim consequences of a shattered life. It begins with an ordinary catastrophe-a train crash-that becomes an impossible abduction. Kenshiro and his wife, Tara, are violently pulled from their reality and cast into a brutal, unfamiliar land. Kenshiro finds himself alone, awakening in a ruined temple with predators closing in. His sole chance for survival hinges on a terrifying and unique power: he can devour the very abilities of those who hunt him, absorbing their skills to fuel his own desperate journey. This podcast weaves a detailed narrative where every victory is tempered by loss, and every new power gained comes with a moral cost. Listeners are dropped directly into Kenshiro's perspective, experiencing his confusion, tactical struggles, and the haunting drive to find Tara in a world that operates by ruthless, game-like rules. The steady release schedule allows the complex LitRPG mechanics and dark fantasy atmosphere to build deliberately, creating an immersive audio experience for fans of deep world-building and character-driven survival stories. Tune in for a gripping serial that prioritizes a meticulous, escalating plot over easy answers, all brought to life through compelling narration.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 58

Skill Eater | LitRPG Slowburn Fantasy
Podcast Episodes
Chapter 25: Cores [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:58
After a tense battle deep in a forest of towering pines, Kenshiro Perez and his companions defeat a powerful creature known as a Fellcat, leaving Kenshiro puzzling over an unusual phenomenon: a rare double core drop. As…
Chapter: 24 Godlings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
Tara isn't in Colorado anymore. After escaping the inky black void and finding herself in a city of spirits and power Tara finds herself on a beech talking to a man with the head of a frog. With powers, godlings, and god…
Chapter: 23: Eyes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:06
The forest grows stranger and more dangerous as Kenshiro and his companions push deeper into enemy territory. A disturbing presence fills the woods—unnatural, watchful, and ever-present. The group’s cohesion is tested as…
Chapter 22: Fellcat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:02
The fire is low, and the tension is high as Kenshiro officially joins Ingot’s party on their hunt for the elusive and dangerous Fellcat. With no great options on the table, Kenshiro chooses to follow the group rather tha…
Chapter 21: Handshake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:47
A simple handshake gone wrong sets the tone for Kenshiro’s struggle to understand the customs of this new world. From recalling his multicultural upbringing in Arizona to realizing just how alien this place is, Kenshiro…
Chapter 20: Coffee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Coffee.Kenshiro find himself surrounded by new 'friends' including an Orc and a Dru'ven, which it turns out aren't monsters. Kenshiro is now faced with dealing with how he will make it to the smoke in the distance. Does…
Chapter 19: Leviticus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
In this moody, rain-soaked chapter, we’re dropped into the shadows of Bethaven alongside Vahl.He’s been watching, waiting, calculating—every detail meticulously timed for a meeting that must unfold on his terms. What beg…
BONUS: Stats Episode! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02
In this bonus breakdown, we’re diving deep into the guts of the game system that drives Nowhere—and Kenshiro’s survival. From the mechanics of Skill Eater to the mysterious sacred aspects and the cost of becoming Untethe…
Chapter 18: Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:49
Kenshiro’s journey through Nowhere takes another sharp turn as he finds himself at the wrong end of a drüven arrow in this tense, character-driven chapter. Surrounded by a trio of mysterious and potentially hostile stran…
Chapter 17: Tama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:55
Tara has been healed. More than that, she has entered Hevin, the home of the godlings. No longer burned or stuck in the inky black void, Tara is thrust into the Spirit world of Hevin where Godlings and Celestines abound.…