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Ian Arthur had very little going for him. He was turning 20 and his life existed within the confines of the walls of his uncle’s antique shop. That is, until a box of junk came in and he found a bracelet. After he tried it on, it changed his life forever.

John wakes up in a familiar place, only to find a world that is different from what he knows. In order to protect those he loves, John must sift through his memories to ensure his previous ending doesn’t become true once more. He might have brought knowledge of the future back to the past, but this time, he finds his enemies much earlier. How will he tell Sarah, who does not remember the love they shared or the adventures they had, who he really is? Old debts are repaid, and new friends are made as he carves out a familiar path to the top.

A bounty hunting survivor. A Galactic dark elf. A woman who has given up her humanity to become something more. These stories and more are available in the first short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, covering year one on Earth. When the world ends, humanity steps up, finding new ways to survive in a world with classes, magic, and monsters. The anthology features exciting, new stories by five new writers and a new, never publicly released short story by Tao Wong.

As a horror novelist, Ben makes a living telling scary stories. However, he's struggling in his career and fears he's lost his touch. Not only is there a disconnect in his writing, but in his personal life, as well. After his relationship goes south, he decides to start over and moves to Ivy Grove, a small town with a lot of history. He hopes the quaint town and beautiful Victorian manor he moved into will spark inspiration and help him fall back in love with writing.

Theo finds himself at the helm of the quaint town of Broken Tusk. His alchemical prowess grows by the day, and people flock from afar for the chance at a new life. Life is hard under the thumb of the Kingdom of Qavell, forcing those with nothing to search for something better.

When you go to sleep, the world doesn't rest with you. As John's closed-door cultivation continues, Sarah decides it's time to make a name for herself. Her goal of sharing her knowledge of medicine comes to fruition by offering to teach a few apprentices for the Sword sect. Unfortunately, knowledge is sometimes best kept secret. For one can teach an art, but not the ethics behind it.

The start of an epic LitRPG fantasy adventure.... There's a game played between gods where the playing field is the world itself and the pieces, living beings. A young man is caught unwittingly between, in a strange world, without allies or help, and must battle for survival using his wits and magic alone. Pawn or Player...his fate is his to decide.... Which will he prove to be? Accidentally summoned from Earth to the world of Myelad, Kyran becomes embroiled in an eons-old war between the gods. Earning their ire, he is sentenced to die.

When Shaun takes a chance on an all-new developmental therapy to improve his mental well-being and lose some weight, he is thrust into the ride of his life. Fighting through an all too real fantasy land, with the assistance of another, often-difficult participant, he is able to realign his outlook on life - which turns out to be more important than he could have dreamed, as they are thrust into a real-world battle for survival that will resonate across the galaxy.

In a world where monsters and humans struggle to coexist, Alex thought he had everything under control. With his loyal lovers Leeha and Bridget by his side, they navigated the turbulent waters of Boromour. But then, Sara enters the picture, a wild catgirl who is determined to prove her worth to the group. As they try to make sense of their complicated relationships, Alex discovers that the world is more complicated than he ever imagined.

Months have passed since Tyler’s battle in the Main Branch of the Stormchasers, and factions from all over the Flooded City swarm to the site of Tyler’s old home. A trio of Adepts—each more powerful than the last—have been sent to hunt him down, but they’re just the scouting party.

Matt Miller wasn't special. He was just a regular guy with a regular life—a one bedroom apartment, a couple of pairs of slacks, and a dead-end job. But when his estranged grandfather died, he left Matt with an unexpected inheritance: a magic ring and a farm located on another world. Now, Matt's stuck with a rundown farmhouse, fields choked with weeds, and no way to get back home. He only has one option, to roll up his sleeves and complete the quest prompt he's been given: Restore the Farm. Luckily, he has a (mostly) merry band of sprites to help him along the way.

Alex has truly made himself home in the fantasy world. With the help of his overpowered growth skill, his stats have soared higher and higher, reaching staggering heights. He's not the only one to benefit, as those wild gains also apply to the four lovely ladies at his side.

Nhialii was just another forgotten woman—until she was hunted, brutalized, and left for dead. But death did not claim her. Something older did. Something powerful. Now reborn in storm and shadow, Nhialii is no longer prey. They are vengeance incarnate, and their hunt begins with the man who tried to unmake them. But they do not return alone. Forces both divine and damned stir in their wake. The Legion watches as the storm of retribution builds. What rises from ruin is not the woman he killed—it’s the reckoning he never saw coming.

Herald Stone always built tank characters in every MMORPG he played. Being immortal—that was his first Goal ever, a simple childhood dream. However, the turbulent realities of life put an end to his gaming days. Years passed, and Herald Stone, now having attained success and stability, was presented with the opportunity to redeem himself...to fulfill his first Goal. Trivial? Childish? Others might think so.

Aisling, the Monster god, has bidden her time, waiting for the right moment. With Ty’s return to Volar, and his allies distracted, she will initiate her ultimate revenge. In the eye of the storm, with defeat certain, Ty must make a decision: will he claim the power he has so long resisted, or will he allow the forces of evil to win?

In a world where monsters and humans struggle to coexist, Alex thought he had everything under control. With his loyal lovers Leeha and Bridget by his side, they navigated the turbulent waters of Boromour. But then, Sara enters the picture, a wild catgirl who is determined to prove her worth to the group.

The journey of a lifetime begins as Alex, Leeha, and Bridget set out to uncover the truth about the Lake of Ruins. What they discover is beyond anything they could have imagined. Vengeance burns deep in Alex's heart as he confronts the unspeakable horrors that have been committed there. But the secrets of the Lake of Ruins run deeper than anyone could have anticipated. Even God himself remains silent, leaving Alex to navigate the treacherous waters of Boromour on his own. But he is not without allies.

Tanking for various parties, Herald makes sure everyone knows he is the man of the people, using his hardness for others, as a tank should. Unraveling more secrets, he continues building the wall that was himself.

Having lost both his father and best friend 10 years ago, Ivan struggled to hold onto what sanity he had left. But the Count, the person who took everything from him wasn't going to let that happen...before his final breath, an opportunity for vengeance presented itself in the form of a beautiful dark priestess, and an offer to serve her unholy mistress. Left with no options, Ivan must learn to navigate the darkness deep within and become the monster the world has forced him to be.

The Resonance Cycle comes to a climactic head in this final entry in the first trilogy. Returned to Earth, Ty enacts his most ambitious plan yet, even as the Monster god and her allies work to thwart him. With unlikely allies and a horde of enemies, he must do the impossible to keep two worlds from falling into darkness. As his journey unfolds, he will learn the final, devastating truth about the Resonance. Faced with impossible challenges and stranded in a place he could never have anticipated; he will finally see the full scope of the past, along with its awful price.