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Chasing Nightmares [Post-Apocalypse, LITRPG, Psychological]

Chasing Nightmares [Post-Apocalypse, LITRPG, Psychological]

by JessAlter

PsychologicalActionHorrorLitRPGProgressionPost ApocalypticPsychologicalFemale Lead
Rising Stars:Psychological #41Horror #16

[Book 1 - Breaking Point, Is now complete!] An unresolved past rots through the present and taints the future.December 31st, 2055. The day of humanity's first contact with the incomprehensible cosmic entities in the wider universe, causing mass upheaval around the world. It's been one hundred years since then, the apocalypse came and went, but humanity is still stuck repeating its past mistakes.The Archmagus Lodge asks the universe questions, uncaring for who answers.Second Adventists want to bring salvation to humanity, under the boot of their messiah.And the governments of the world are now mere shadows of their former selves, clinging to any power they have left.Alexandra Summers was born into this mess in the theocratic dictatorship that took over former Canada. Now an escapee and recent graduate of the monster slaying Hunter's Guild, she's finally gained access to the guide network and the upgrades it provides. Her dream is to become a named Hunter like her hero Artemis and be strong enough to never be at the mercy of others again. The past never stays buried though and she's burned more than a few bridges to get where she is. Now she'll have to reap what she's sown while old enemies bring back past traumas and new tortures. All while fighting the eldritch horrors that haunt the Earth.  What to expect - Traumatized FMC pushes past the breakdown to finish the mission - LITRPG power ups are smaller or more utility based. - Horror - No romance (characters may flirt, but that's it) - Queer characters  - Mix of Modern and Medieval weapons with magic Influenced by S.T.A.L.K.E.R., SCP, The Witcher series, Wasteland series, and Bleed Out by the Mountain Goats UPDATES: Mon / Wed / Fri This is a blanket content warning.⚠️ There will be dark topics covered though very rarely directly and those chapters will have additional warnings. [Cover was created using free-use public domain images and paintdotnet image editing software.]

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0Prologue - Alexandra and Alex0----
1Chapter 1 - My Graduate Thesis Involves More Killing Than Most0----
2Chapter 2 - Is It A Home If It Doesn't Have Anti-Air Defense?0----
3Chapter 3 - I'm Always Prepared For Every Situation Except Talking To People0----
4Chapter 4 - Boredom Is My Worst Enemy, Aside From All My Other Enemies0--
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5Chapter 5 - Squishing Bugs With My Bestie Who I Don't Have A Crush On0----
6Chapter 6 - A Guide On Effective Deterrents When Encountering A Stalker0----
7Chapter 7 - Don't Try To Tell Me That Everyone Makes Mistakes0----
8Chapter 8 - As Long As I Have Trashy Romance Novels The Rest Of The World Can Screw Off0----
9Chapter 9 - The Best Things In Life Are Explosive0----
10Chapter 10 - The Last Time Being Sleep Deprived Went So Well, Let's Do It Again0----
11Chapter 11 - Relationship Politics Are Like Government Politics In That They Both Suck0----
12Chapter 12 - Dissociation Is One Hell Of A Trip0----
13Chapter 13 - Absolute Garbage Performance, But Still Passed0----
14Chapter 14 - I Hope They Appreciate All The Overtime I Put In (They Won't)0----
15Chapter 15 - I Don't Think This Store Is Passing The Food Safety Inspection0----
16Chapter 16 - Someone Out There Is Having A Worse Day Than Me And That Sucks0----
17Chapter 17 - I don't Know How Yet, But I Know This Is My Fault0----
18Chapter 18 - There Is A Possibility That I'm Overcorrecting0----
19Chapter 19 - Nobody Knows What Fishing Is Anymore, So They Can't Tell Me I'm Wrong0----
20Chapter 20 - I Really Don't Want To Talk About It0----
21Chapter 21 - Physical Status - Poor, Mental Status - Worse, Mission Ready? Sure Why Not0----
22Chapter 22 - Does Anyone Really Care, Or Are They Just Pretending So They Can Look Good?0----
23Chapter 23 - Someone Is About To Have A Very Bad Day And I Hope It's Not Me0----
24Chapter 24 - I Already Have Night Terrors, How Much Worse Could They Possibly Get0----
25Interlude - Janice0----
26Chapter 25 - I'm Fine, There's Nothing's Wrong, I'm Just Tired0----
27Book 1 Epilogue - I don't Want To Feel This Way Anymore0----
28B2 Chapter 1 - My Parents Had A Home And A Kid At My Age, All I Have Is Depression0----
29B2 Chapter 2 - The Rumors That I Fall Asleep While Cuddling A Rocket Launcher Are Unsubstantiated0----
30B2 Chapter 3 - I Don't Like Letting People Down Or Making Promises I Can't Keep0----
31B2 Chapter 4 - I Only Said I Had A Backup Plan, I Didn't Say It Was A Good One0----
32B2 Chapter 5 - I've Had An Easier Time Getting Rid Of Cockroaches0----
33B2 Chapter 6 - They Call It Mental Health, But It's Been Wearing Down My Physical Health0----
34B2 Chapter 7 - This Is Not What I Wanted0----
35B2 Chapter 8 - Maybe I Went Too Far, But I Honestly Don't Care0----