A desperate man is thrust into an unforgiving wilderness, where survival must be earned and every choice has a cost, in this slow-burn LitRPG adventure.

Markus Wolfe has lost his parents, his girlfriend, and now, his job. Stripped of confidence and purpose, it seems he's at his lowest point. But when an apparition appears, offering him a mysterious inheritance, Markus is given something he urgently needs: direction.

Transmigrated into a vast wilderness with no signs of civilization, Markus is stripped of everything he's known and forced to survive with limited tools, unfamiliar rules, and absolutely no margin for error. And as he takes his first steps to earn his place in this new reality, he quickly learns nothing will come easily.

Now Markus is tasked with the all-too-simple yet impossibly challenging objective of lasting an entire year in this strange land. Armed with limited Inventory, a map, and the unfamiliar Tamer Class, he seeks alliances to help defend against the monstrosities that lurk in the shadows. He should be prepared for anything, but surprises are waiting around every corner. If he hopes to make it out alive, he'll have to adapt to his new existence—and fast.

Because the predators stalking the wilderness are only part of the danger—and the promises of Markus's unseen benefactor may carry a price of their own. This is a kill-or-be-killed world, and Markus will have to fight his way to the top of the food chain . . . or become some beast's lunch. Welcome, traveler. You're going to need more than luck.

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Tropes include: slow progression, found family, and fight to survive.