by Corky Grob
It was only supposed to last a week. The Portal Scuti tournament promised a new era of virtual reality. A reset of a familiar world. One hundred thousand of the strongest players, all thrown back to level one to compete for dominance. It was meant to be a game. Then it stopped being one. Death is now on the table. Seventeen-year-old Amos and nineteen-year-old Zero are infamous for their toxicity. Feared, hated, and unapologetic, they’ve built their reputation on crushing anyone in their way. Their clan is no different. Now, trapped in a world that was never meant to last this long, they enter the tournament for one reason: to prove they are unstoppable. But every clan wants them dead. Newly formed squads, powerful abilities, and a world spiraling out of control stand in their way. And this time, losing isn’t just humiliation. It’s the end. What to expect: - A planned long-form series with 11 books and short stories in between - Multiple points of view without overwhelming the reader - Toxic dialogue - Balanced power system
