2026

The epic conclusion of the world-changing struggle of good versus evil. Or, at least, the well-intentioned versus the somewhat corrupt.

Matilda is disappointed that she doesn’t get to torture information out of anyone.

What do warm pancakes, egg custards and fancy pants have in common?

There’s a killer still on the loose. Well, technically, Krim is full of killers on the loose. But this one is special.

There are a lot of dark, damp alleys in Krim City.

Is Krim’s City Hall bigger on the inside than the outside? Do the rules of physics not apply to grid management? No, no they don’t.

It’s all starting to come together.

The Krim’s Armpit is second home to a certain category of Krim resident. Matilda’s category.

Does every alley on Krim have a dead body in it? Probably. Yes.

Krim City is very, very flammable. Historically appropriate, maybe, but not too user-friendly.

Who could have anything against a poor, helpless intern?

It was a bad time to go outside. But then again, on Krim, going outside is always a bad idea.

Don’t carry a knife if you don’t know how to use it.

Being a hero is hard work. Dangerous work. Hungry work.

The King’s Arms is the most popular tavern on Krim. Not to be confused with the King’s Armpit, the most foul-smelling tavern on Krim.

We’re going back in time a bit for today’s installment. Not too far back. Just a few hours.

It’s a long way back to the city. A lot can happen…

Who is Ellison? And what is he doing on Krim?

Our fearless heroes leave the Krim City limits to face the most powerful man on Krim. Trask is also with them.

The grid is heading for disaster. Head-ing. Get it? Head?

It’s been a long, long day for our fearless hero, and it’s still not over.

It’s great when the community pulls together to protect one of its own.

Some people should really learn to lock their doors.

The griefer’s back. Or is he? Maybe it’s a copycat. Either way, there’s a new plan to deal with him, and it’s going to involve all of Krim’s best murderers..

Big day today for editing and rewriting, with three new chapters! The plot is moving along, and the fate of the world is at stake. Well, of the Krim virtual world. Not the world world. The real world is just fine.

Now the picture on the wall, that is a clue. Later on, it will all make sense. Maybe.

Pay attention to the little metal ball. It’s a clue. No, not a clue. A MacGuffin.

Bad things come to those who shoot at innocent tourists from third-floor windows.

Krim might not have a real police department, but it has a real newspaper, even if it is all hand-written.

Will the griefer escape from law enforcement — or, at least, what passes for law enforcement on Krim?

In these two chapters, we learn a bit more about who the griefer is after, meet more of the main players, and get our first victim.

Chapters 1 and 2 of the Krim Times 2026 revision, where we meet the griefer and, then, our fearless investigator..