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Synopsis
He was counting down the days until death. The System gave him an eternity... if he can kill for it. Kael Thorne was dying. Stage IV cancer had turned his body into a prison of pain. He was ready for the end. Then, the world shattered. Blue screens appeared in the air. The hospital turned into a dungeon. Monsters roamed the halls. Humanity was thrust into a brutal game of survival where only the strong—and the ruthless—would endure. The System tried to classify Kael as a casualty. Instead, a glitch in his dying soul granted him a unique, forbidden class: Void Necromancer . Now, Kael isn't just surviving; he's thriving. His cancer is gone, replaced by a hunger for power. With the ability to Devour Souls for permanent stats and raise an army of elite undead monstrosities, Kael is no longer the prey. From the ruins of Seattle to the depths of toxic dungeons, Kael must build his territory and face threats far worse than zombies. He has to contend with rival players, mutated elites, and the "Admins" who view Earth as nothing more than a harvest node. The apocalypse is here. And Death is finally on Kael's side. Don't miss the start of this dark, gritty LitRPG Apocalypse series. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, necromancy, anti-hero protagonists, and crunch-heavy system mechanics. (Book 1 of The Necro-System Series)
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THE NECRO-SYSTEM: A Dark LitRPG Adventure: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark LitRPG features a dying protagonist who gains necromantic powers during an apocalypse. Contains strong violence, monster combat, soul harvesting, and morally gray choices including killing for power.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include gore, murder, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens and adults who love progression fantasy with crunchy game mechanics and darker themes will enjoy watching an underdog build an undead army.