Beast Be Gone [GameLit Comedy Satire] - PART 1 COMPLETE

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Monsters aren’t the problem - adventurers are.

Eric runs Beast Be Gone, the last pest control business in a world obsessed with XP, loot, and fireball slinging. Where others see quests and prophecy, Eric sees fire damage, unpaid invoices, and terrified slimes who just want a quiet life someplace damp.

Work is drying up fast, and with no jobs, gold, or patience left, Eric’s future looks grim - until a perky young inventor with mechanical gadgets and zero filter insists on becoming his apprentice.

What starts as pest control turns into a chaotic quest of their own as the two uncover a plot that may finally answer fantasy’s greatest mysteries:

- Why are there so many Chosen Ones?

- Are goblins evil or just misunderstood?

- Why does every sword merchant claim to sell the “best swords in the land”?

Somebody wants a world overflowing with adventurers… but why?

What to expect:

- 👻 "Terry Pratchett meets Ghostbusters"

- 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A multi-viewpoint comedy, with three main characters. One of whom is a goblin.

-🎲Characters living in a world that's acting like it's an RPG, but it's actuallyreal.

-🏹Light-hearted fantasy adventures, with no LitRPG elements, but plenty of magic, satire and dungeons.

- 📝 Around 1-2k words per chapter

- 📦 A mimic called Larry.

- 🧪 Adventurers addicted to HP potions.

- 🧌 A dabbling of torturous violence, usually against unfortunate goblins.

- PART 2 COMPLETE! PART 3 COMING SOON

Want to skip the chapter drops and get right to the pest-squashing? Both Books 1 and 2 are availablein full on Amazon. Totally optional, but it helps keep the dungeon torches on!

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: ALBillington

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Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 546
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What readers say about Beast Be Gone [GameLit Comedy Satire] - PART 1 COMPLETE

“Beast Be Gone is a light-hearted fantasy that doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's exactly what makes it work. It’s still early days (only 9 chapters at the moment), so it’s not fair to give a full verdict just yet, but so far, it’s been a great re…”
huhzingRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“This one is a fantastic read! If you judge this review compared to my previous ones, you can see I'm not talking out of my ass! Style: The author does a fantastic job with descriptions and dialogue. The storystelling is sound and well-structured, and the fo…”
Malus MichaelRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

huhzingRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Beast Be Gone is a light-hearted fantasy that doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's exactly what makes it work.
It’s still early days (only 9 chapters at the moment), so it’s not fair to give a full verdict just yet, but so far, it’s been a great read.
It’s funny in the best way not forced, just naturally witty. I found myself chuckling at the lines especially the dynamic between Rose and Eric. The characters are well-made, feel human, and especially the dialogue between them all. I did find it a bit confusing when the author switched to another character, as I had to go back and reread to see who it was.
What really stood out to me is the world. For a fantasy setting full of magic and monsters, it still manages to feel weirdly alive partly because of how it handles bureaucracy. That might sound boring, but the way it’s done here? It’s clever and fresh. It adds this layer of absurd realism that I’ve honestly never seen tackled quite like this in a fantasy story.
Overall, great read, comedic, and the main characters are likable. It's light-hearted, warm, and look forward to reading more.
Malus MichaelRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This one is a fantastic read! If you judge this review compared to my previous ones, you can see I'm not talking out of my ass!
Style: The author does a fantastic job with descriptions and dialogue. The storystelling is sound and well-structured, and the focus on multiple POVs isn't very aggressive on most readers, since it's limited to three only.
Grammar: Not the greatest grammar analyzer, I am. That said, I haven't seen any imperfections with grammar. Take this with a grain of salt, of course.
Story: The story starts simple, but it's every action the characters take or piece of dialogue said is lathered with lore without being info-dumpy, save for a few brief ones that doesn't take away from my enjoyment. The premise of a pest control specialist amidst a fantasy RPG world full of generic adventurers desperate for any tasks is creative and brimming with comedic and dramatic potential.
And I haven't even mentioned the well-thought conspiracy revolving this society's wacky workings that gives this world a welcomed flavor. Oh, the POTENTIAL!
Characters: We spend little time with them still, but they have already captivated me, which is not an easy feat amongst other stories I've reviewed. From this solid cast, we got Eric, who tries to maintain a struggling business while retaining his compassion to monsters most people hold contempt for. We also got Rose, Eric's new, promising pupil, brimming with optimistic youth, and Skwee, a poor goblin that captures the hearts of everyone that reads his chapters.
Overall, a magnificent read for everyone that craves for a well-done deconstruction of RPG tropes. Trust me, you won't regret giving this book a deserved chance!
Also, the first two books are completed and ready to buy on Amazon. If you loved this fiction and has the money to spend, I'd say it's pretty much worth it.
Ora TuaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Beast be gone is quirky look at a world overrun with adventurers, and how Fate remedies the situation.
All Eric wants is a quiet life but we all know that isn't going to happen, otherwise there would be no story..
A great read, really enjoyed reading it. Though I feel the title should be changed to, The Many Titles of Xenixala.
SilentvoidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Style
The novel is strongest in its humor. It pokes fun at the fantasy genre with clever wit, ridiculing adventurers, guilds, and the absurdity of RPG mechanics. The tale is full of witty banter and lighthearted references to gaming culture, so much so that it is a pleasure to read for fans of fantasy and RPGs alike.
Character Development
Eric, the main character, is a realistic and grounded character amidst all the commotion. His relationship with his apprentice Rose and other characters provides depth to the story. The supporting characters, particularly the villains, are underdeveloped but the main characters are interesting and well-developed.
World-Building and Themes
The Author uses an imaginative world where the consequences of adventurer actions are considered thoughtfully. The novel explores such ideas as how adventurer activity impacts regional economies and if monster-slaying is an ethical practice. These elements give substance to otherwise lighthearted work.
Overall:Beast Be Gone is a humorous and humorous fantasy novel that offers a new spin on the RPG genre. With its satirical wit, accessible characters, and thoughtful world-building, it is a read that will not be overlooked by fans of fantasy and gaming culture. The success of the novel lies in its ability to balance humor with substance, making it a standout in the comedic fantasy genre.
VMJaskierniaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'll be honest, I'm not usually into humor. But as a longtime fan of fantasy, I've seen most of the tropes, themes, and clichés played out in varying ways over the years. And this story takes a lot of that knowledge and pokes fun at it, knowing that as readers we'll get the references.
I chuckled when I read a line and immediately realized it was about the steampunk genre. And then a few lines later about how, while carrier pigeons are real, so much fantasy goes with random cool-ass birds that really would be terrible to use for mail.
So this story is really for those who love fantasy and don't mind there being some lampshade hanging here and there.
BUT there is more than humor as well. As a few other reviewers have noticed, there's this underlying darkness in the story, where if you start to add everything up, the 'amusing' world this takes place in is its own sort of horror. I hope this gets explored and poked at further, like those visual novel games that start off as 'I'm dating a bird in high school' and end up with nightmare fuel.
My one real issue is that the grammar is a bit odd. Talking is written in 'single quotes' not "double" and we have the occasional bit where dialogue should end in a comma, but we get a period instead. But within itself it seems consistent, so at least it isn't switching back and forth a lot.
LoupioRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I find this work particularly...disconcerting. Many people describe it as light-hearted and humorous, and I really like that kind of humor, but the story is, at heart, truly horrible (in a good way). Behind a story of adventure and quest, we are presented with a world ruled by a man who drugs the majority of the population, allaying their fears and driving them to commit genocide and various attrocities. At the same time, he hires the poorest of the poor and makes them work in eternal servitude, forcing them to die again and again.
Beautiful work, original, with 3 well-thought-out points of view and endearing characters (except for the witch, I really hate her, she gives me the shivers), each with an interesting past. , Some great plot twists, keeping us on our toes the whole time. As I was saying, there's a lot of humor, good humor, and everything is presented in a comical way (even if, remember, it's still horrible in the background).
In conclusion, an ironic and satirical account of a somewhat realistic MMORPG world, as the author puts it. This story has a lot of potential, and should be read.
(Need a few more words. Fish. Chair ?)
Bold ScoundrelRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
An interesting take on LitRPG that questions the presumptions and tropes of the genre, really pulling apart what it would take to make such a world work in an engaging and entertaining way.
And the world itself isn't what it appears on the surface, the inconsistencies in the world-building are not oversights on the authors part, but rather mysteries that drive the story forward.
In other words;
Totally Bonza! What A Ripper! Read It! Read It! Read It!
BereenRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
It's been a very long while since I have been blown out of my mind in a good way by a book on the platform, and this did so masterfully. The prose was incredibly well done, equal parts sarcastic and elegant at times which is something I would love to emulate. (Btw, you got some tips on that?)
The plot? Good. But the Characters... They were simply delightful to read. Especially the Grand Mistress of Despair, Queen of Narcissism and Destroyer of All Evil She Seems Offensive, Xenixala of Xendor.
How can you make a character so narcissistic and sometimes dumb at the same time? This author does it so well that anytime she comes into the story she never fails to make me laugh, especially when she became a vampire.
Skwee was also interesting and entertaining, especially when he worked for the old dark Lord.
I'm glad I pushed through my mental fog to read this. Thanks alot.
PhobosRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
It's an RPG dystopia that a magical pest expert, steampunk girl, powerful witch with major problems, and goblin minion stumble through trying to live in, before they stumble upon solutions to their problems.
Don't read for a mystery. The villains' identities and their plot become obvious very quickly. But, do read for some entertainment. Few to no jokes, but a lot of fun character interactions, and comedy lampooning genre tropes from the natures of adventurers, minions, and bosses all the way to character creation.
Writing is excellent with very few errors, colorful but not florid prose, sensible action, and characters you can love and hate. It's just not deep.
LOLsuitRoyal Road
★★★ 2.5
I kept waiting for it to be funny, and for me, it wasn't.
No one is likeable. The MC is competent at his main job, but perpetually poor because he neither charges enough nor sells his service enough. Instead he ends up penny pinching through kickbacks on service contracts where the other person makes the real money. He comes off as tired and pathetic.
3 POVs leave me caring less about anyone. And the other 2 POVs are also unlikeable.
Everyone seems like a caricature. We have poor, too tired for this, veteran, overly bossy enthusiastic steampunk girl, evil overlord, addicted blast mage backstabber, local glutton lord, medieval redecorator darling, and obsequious goblin minion on a resurrection treadmill.
Its a lightweight story about a disagreeable fantasy place, with unlikeable people, where the MC could be better but isn't, and I missed the Ha Ha.