These books have been written as stand-alone novels that take place before the main character get into the game, as well as the moments before they made it to Scorn. They can be read before, or after Altered Realms: Ascension or any of the other books in the main series. If you're looking for book 2 in the Altered Realms series, check out Altered Realms: Absolution. Don's Novel, Altered Realms: Immolation, has been released on Kindle Unlimted, to read for free. This is a collection of shorter novels, set in the Altered Realms universe. The first follows Don Nutello as he make his way to the Island of Scorn during the early access stages of the game. There will be three in total. Don, Michelle, and James will each get their own origins story. These tales include their travels, how they got in game, and what they were doing before they entered. Find out who they really are, their reasons for joining Entarra Online, and why they want to escape the trappings of the real world. Disclaimer: These stories contain graphic depictions of war, death, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. This is not an escapist power fantasy. It is dark, character-driven, and follows characters with severe flaws and in some cases mental or physical trauma.