Starbonded

With his family poised to enter the realm of nobles, Matthew hides a secret he’s kept for years—his starbond failed, and instead a harsh voice haunts his nightmares. When his family is attacked in a political purge, Matthew faces the terrible truth that in a world where starbonds give power to fight monsters, his true threat is the monsters of men and before them he can do nothing. Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Matthew finds himself trapped between a growing wall of anger inside him and the realities of survival. Fighting a losing battle to cling to life over years of brutal conditions, he is ultimately left with one decision: die and allow those who murdered his family to go unpunished, or make an eternal sacrifice. Matthew makes his choice, and when he does, a darkness inside his nightmares chooses him back.What to Expect:- First book written, second in progress - LITRPG Progression, though it comes later- Traditional Story Arc with LITRPG on top. No level grinds as plot progression mechanics here [*my soul shuddering*]Cover Art by Paris Ioannou, Reedsy