Against the Odds: A LITRPG Apocalypse Fantasy Sci-fi Action Adventure Martial Arts
Slated to be executed, Aaron's prospects in life are bleak. However, with the introduction of the system, he gains the chance to escape. It won’t be easy, monsters run rampant, and demonic alien invaders have turned the prison into a stronghold. Not to mention the prison’s original inhabitants - the most dangerous criminals in all of America.
Faced with overwhelming odds, his only hope of victory lies in using every dirty trick in the book. Luckily for him, as the self-proclaimed best thief in the world, his bag of tricks runs deep.
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Hi Everyone,
If you want to learn a little bit more about the book before deciding whether to read it, I've included a bullet point list of some of the things that the story features:
-A strong but not overpowered protagonist.
-Magic
-Characters that make reasonable decisions and have more personality than a box of cardboard.
-A standard litrpg progression with plenty of level ups and blue screens.
-A highly customizable Skill system. For example, with enough Skill Points, Mana Bolt can be upgraded to shoot out multiple orbs at once, follow targets to become undodgeable, or simply hit harder. Anything is possible with the right combination of Skill Paths.
-Interesting fight scenes
-A morally grey main character. They’re not mustache-twirling levels of evil, but they’re no stranger to crime.
-The apocalypse
-Frequent updates
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Chapter Selections
1. Chapter 1: Early Morning Government Execution
2. Chapter 2: Breaking and Entering
3. Chapter 3: Stealth
4. Chapter 4: World Merge
5. Chapter 5: Davy Jones' Locker
6. Chapter 6: The Noble Art of Punching People in the Face
7. Chapter 7: Tactical Pocket Sand
8. Chapter 8: Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions
9. Chapter 9: Explosive Mark
10. Chapter 10: The Shack by the Sea
11. Chapter 11: A Flip of the Coin
12. Chapter 12: Nacho the Mighty Stone Golem Pt 1
13. Chapter 13: Nacho the Mighty Stone Golem Pt 2
14. Chapter 14: Rewards
15. Chapter 15: Prize Tower
16. Chapter 16: The Hunt Pt 1
17. Chapter 17: The Hunt Pt 2
18. Chapter 18: The Hunt Pt 3
19. Chapter 19: Picnic Baskets Are Surprisingly Dangerous.
20. Chapter 20: Mana Weaponry
21. Chapter 21: A Whole New World
Ætla Verǫld
AV Online was just a flash in the pan—a harsh, experimental land which lost most of its players in mere weeks. Only the dedicated few remained, carving out their destinies in corners of the vast abandoned world. Lily Quinn wasn't one of them. With a career worth millions in the esports world, she didn't have time for a game like Avo—but when an exclusive beta test for the new version showed up on her doorstep, she couldn't say no… as much as she wanted to. Literally hooked into the simulation, Lily reluctantly entered a world beyond anything she'd ever dreamed of. Accompanied by seven other beta testers desperate to save their beloved game, Lily dives into a vibrant, beautiful world, where mystery and adventure waits around every corner. Despite her reservations, Lily finds a joyful escape in Avo, shattering her cold, hollow reality. It was just a game though… until the group discovered they couldn't log out. Trapped in a game with no rules, and surrounded by cutthroat players eager to kill for a quick windfall, Lily and her ragged band have no choice but to fight their way out, or die in a game that has turned all too real. Hi there! I'm setting off on yet another adventure, come join me :3 Unusually for me, there's only one perspective this time, and it's quite a bit more action-oriented than I usually write. Don't worry, though: everything's still as character-driven as always, and I never get tired of writing dialogue. Just to acknowledge it up front: this story is heavily inspired by EVE Online and the many stories generated by that world. However, since this is a fantasy setting, not sci-fi, don't expect any real parallels. Chapter publish rate for this one will be whenever I write them, as with Epilogue. I don't expect to move as fast here though, since it's not for NaNo. The plan is chapters somewhere in the 4k-5k range, and hopefully frequently. The Last Science takes priority as always though. Special thanks to Reaver and Ace Arriande for pushing me to get this going, and to all my fellow writers whom I've stolen from been inspired by. You're all wonderful people and I love you Quick reminder: Patrons get to read ahead of what's published! Also, try my other works: The Last Science — A Tale of Modern Magic Epilogue — A Post-Fantasy Psychodrama What are you still doing on the synopsis? Get to reading! Cover art (fullsize): Forgotten World Coliseum, by taenaron (Tobias Roetsch), modified by Etzoli. This story has not been posted or published anywhere else besides RoyalRoad.com, at this URL: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/22103/atla-verold
8 213Deals & Destiny
(A/N)I discovered that I can post fanfictions on this site so I decided to post the Familiar of Zero fanfic I made. Walking home from a friends house after watching the FoZ anime, our hero suddenly finds himself in a familiar summoning situation... only something interferes and he gets a few new advantages. Now, follow along as he breaks the show, builds a harem, and builds an empire all the while doing humorous, badass, and other Gary Stu stuff. Contains elements from both the anime and manga. Also yes, the MC is a bit OP, but it's okay because it's funny.
8 106No Face, No Life
Susumu was a young man who was born to a well-off, traditional family in Japan. He was born with a unique face which got him labeled as 'the little yakuza', despite his kindly nature. A brave girl stood up to this "demon" and as a result an extraordinary friendship was born. Susumu fell in love with her, and you might think things would go perfectly, but no. Later on, Susumu came to lose his identity, his mind, and his humanity. After a wild several days, he gained far more. Meanwhile murders had been committed by a shadow-cloaked individual. Only the spiritual and yokai of Tokyo can handle this case. This is a thrilling mystery story full of fluff, crazy comedy, magic and many twists. Welcome to my third novel! Cover by WhiteNamikaze Editing by Assurbanipal II, Trismegistus Shandy and Shinji Hinako
8 191The Virtues' Magecraft
The Golden Dawn has initiated the Age of Tribulation. Destruction is imminent for each of the Nine Realms. And on Midgard, the Princes of Hell are returning. To prevent the destruction these demons will bring, the Magecraft Association has called upon seven mages to handle them. One of those seven is Alexander Lane. A Demon-Born without any training in magic. This ordinary life of his in this unordinary world has always been a struggle. But in his ever changing reality, it'll only become more of a curse. He must learn magecraft and fight for the sake of his world. For his life, and for others.
8 216Poems
This is a book of some poems I've written recently. Some are about me, some are about books, and some are about something else entirely. Either way, I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
8 141Forced [Mattheo Riddle X Y/N Malfoy] | ✓
"Do you Y/N Malfoy take Mattheo Riddle as your lawfully wedded husband?" He asked. There was a long pause, silence in the room. The only thing that could be heard was my heavy breathing as I felt my heart thump in my chest. I looked at the man in front of me. Oh how I despised him, But I have to do this, for the sake of my family. For draco."I Do" .Disclaimer : This book isnt going to be a sweet love story. Mattheo Riddle is toxic and so is this book. If these things trigger you then dont read. ..All charecters belong to J.K R*wling and Mattheo belongs to Yasmine.. Love ya,PRankings : #1 in Riddle out of 3.17K stories. 28/4/21#19 in Random out of 321K stories. 27/8/22
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