Evil to Eden: Turning a Haunted Castle into a Bed and Breakfast (Slice of Life LitRPG)

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Description

From Haunting to Hosting: A Cozy, Slice of Life LitRPG!

Gideon's life is going nowhere fast until he gets a letter in the mail telling him he's inherited a castle from a distant great-uncle he never knew. The only problem? His ancestor isn't dead, he's undead, and the castle is falling apart.

But when Gideon realizes the former evil lair is located along an important route through a treacherous stretch of mountains, he gets a new idea: instead of keeping people out, maybe it's time to invite them in?

What to Expect:

Cozy LitRPG vibes.

Gideon learns new magic and levels up over time. Numbers go up, but that isn't the focus of the story.

Grumpy, undead mentor trapped in a magic mirror.

Home/castle improvement. The real fantasy of this story is owning property!

Teaching an animated suit of armor the true meaning of friendship.

Skeletons who make pancakes.

Copyright © 2023 Tater Prince. All rights reserved.No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review.

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Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2023
Author: Tater Prince

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 3,830
Views: 841,432

Chapters(51 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

AnehaliaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story is a wonderful, charming slice of life following a young man who inherits a castle from his undead uncle. The svelte writing and the soft humor carry this story along on its journey to whatever location it goes to.
The writing style was simple but descriptive. I had a good idea of everything happening and what the locations and characters looked like without being bogged down by superfluous descriptions. There was a light touch of humor and peace woven into the words that made this a fun and relaxing read.
I debated the story store between 4.5 and 5 because this is a slice of life with no promise of any grand plot other than running an inn in a haunted castle. I decided on a 4.5 because while I'm greatly enjoying the story being told, it is a slice of life going along at its own pace without any great "story" to carry it, but that is also what makes it so fun and enjoyable. I'm not sure where this is heading, but I'm here for the ride wherever it goes.
I saw no grammar flaws that interrupted my peaceful reading of this tale.
The characters were fun and interesting. It's been fun seeing the protagonist break the entombment around his mind of the everyday drudgery in a magic world to imagine knew ways to use his abilities. The inhabitants of the castle are also a fun cast of characters.
I've genuinely enjoyed reading this, and I look forward to continuing reading as new chapters are published.
Antares905Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
A comedic story that isn't bogged down by flowery writing. Short, sweet, and to the point. I have only read three chapters so there's still much to sift through, but I'm enjoying myself so far. I love how the characters are written and the main character isn't a bore, and I look forward to meeting the rest of the cast.
CreatureDukeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I came into this story not expecting too much but it has made me laugh and I'm smiling as I write this review.
This is a story about trying something new, finding a fresh face, new ideas and a new place. This experience brought the realisation that your old job, home and environment really weren't as good as you tried to convince yourself it was.
I love the characters though it feels criminal how little we know about everyone so far. The author's hook has sunk deep and I crave more. An interesting world that we can only see glimpses of as our MC is trying to live a more rural and slow lifestyle.
I can only say I wish I had more chapters so I could say how fun and amazing this story is but it still feels like it's only touching the beginning.
Everyone should give this a read. Expect a warming and funny story with the potential to become something that brings you joy to read for life.
Dexterous BaronessRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I am really enjoying this story. The characters are well written and fun and the plot feels fresh and creative.
Honestly, I felt obligated to write this review after reading the latest update, deciding that I enjoyed reading it so much that I wanted to give it a five star rating, only to find that at some point in the past I already had and had forgotten!
Domovie1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Good story, a bit of comedy, and some intrigue that I'm not sure about.
I like the way that magic and levels are presented. God save us from the [Low Mana Warning], it will be the end of us all.
My only modest suggestion would be more development/detail of the castle and spaces around; I feel somewhat at a loss on the mental image of the space.
Elena-RavenwoodRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
There's darker undertone to the stories, but overall it is lighthearted. The characters are fleshed out really well, and the MC with all his baggage is depicted as someone much more than just "poor". The main cast are all solid, and due the nature of their "race" makes the story even more interesting. I love the little quirks and how the author write it. They are layered, not just a simple string of letters saying he likes this, he do this, he hates this. It's being revealed one at a time.
My only complain is, the last chapter i've read is when the inn was welcoming its first customer. Such a cliffhanger!
Homeless_OneRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Our main character receives a letter that he's inherited and ancient castle, but it seems the castle is haunted by shockingly non-murderous (though opinionated) undead. I greatly enjoy the various interactions with the cast as our helpless Main Character finds a way to fit in and repair the dilapidated castle. From magical lessons to incredibly good pie, MC feels as if he's finally living his life, free from loan sharks and abusive employers. Can't wait for the next chapter!
HughgentRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Oh it's lovely.
I found it a nice mix of heartwarming, clever, funny, with a dash of action, and just enough mechanical crunch.
The world is fairly small as written, just on or past the cusp of technological innovation. The bigger cities are prospering and the smaller villages are shrinking. A tale as old as the industrial revolution.
The characters are distinct and interesting. Our protagonist is young, naive, but driven. Side characters all have their quirks and distinct disabilities that really shine through in the writing.
The one thing I can suggest to the modern reader though is to stop yourself at chapter 39. There is a good place to hang up the hat as a solid complete 'book'. The Author has unfortunately lost their password (or something to that effect) and it's been near two years since the last update.
I'm putting this on my follow list. I can only hope that they pick this up again.
PlatypushoverRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I love this book, but it stopped updating 5 months ago - without warning.
And that would be it for the bad things.
Style: 5/5 - Nothing to complain of, I liked it.
Grammar: 5/5 - I haven't found any errors.
Story: 5/5 - Very interesting worldbuilding, and while the story is in its early stages, the foundations for a few, very interesting arcs are already in place. The current story isn't anything to scoff at either - compelling encounters and situations, most backgrounds established and a perfect introduction to the book's world.
Character: 5/5 - As for characters, let's just say that it has been 5 months, and I still remember each of the main cast, along with some background characters. And I in my usual forgetfulness, the only thing I don't remember about them are the names - but that's a problem, on my part, not the author's
I am still waiting for the author to come back and pick it up again, so - if you are ready for some possible waiting, dig in and enjoy a wonderful story.
spoilers are just filler words for the 200 minimum
words to reach 200 minimum eyes a block of steel that fell off a cliff is a miniature guardian angel of bigger rock that few comments later, in pursuit of its friend who despite being angel doesn't have wings
ZarinthelRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story is very new, but I gave it a shot and really liked what I've read so far. The characters are charming and vibrant, the dialogue gives characterization and information without feeling like you're being buried under a rockslide of unimportant details, and the main character himself has a lot of heart.
In terms of plot, we're still very early stages, but the premise has been very clearly laid out: turn the castle into a Bed in Breakfast, and eventually turn our young mage into a powerful sorceror.
Litrpg elements are present but not overwhelming. Give it a shot!