Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge! Jaeden's life took a weird turn somewhere between battling enraged Minotaurs and realizing he was no longer sitting in his bedroom with Cheeto dust on his hands. Now, he’s deep in Elsewhere -a digital nightmare masquerading as a world, where every friendly face is probably lying, and every shadow is plotting his doom. Typical Tuesday. Armed with nothing more than a shiny (cursed) sword, his wit (questionable at best), and a magical pendant that definitely looks cooler than it works, Jaeden must navigate the labyrinthine depths of dungeons, treacherous swamps, and sarcastic talking cats. All while dealing with an overpowered minotaur's heart stuck in his blade and a system that seems more interested in tormenting him than actually helping. (I'm exaggerating, its actually pretty helpful) As if that wasn't enough, Jaeden’s now on a quest to collect cards from the mysterious Destiny Arcana -each guarded by enemies with a vendetta against anyone who looks like they’ve had a decent night's sleep in the past month. But it’s not all bad. If he can survive the Grimalkin’s riddles, the Trickster King’s chaos, and the constant need to check his skill tree every time he levels up, he might just find his brother… or at least a decent loot drop. Readers can expect:A GameLitRPG adventure through multiple realms, where game mechanics blend with deadly reality, sarcastic talking animals, magical item crafting, slow-burn character growth, and overpowered results. And a distinct possibility that Jaeden’s sword might even have a better personality than half the people he meets. This story is about:Jaeden (a.k.a. Bob) -gamer, reluctant hero, and accidental collector of eldritch horrors- navigating a multi-dimensional universe filled with dangerous creatures, magical puzzles, and realms in constant flux. His mission? Survive, collect magical cards, and find his brother. Additional info:For fans of RPG mechanics, expect stats and skills with occasional crunchiness, witty system messages, and dark humor hidden beneath the peril. If you enjoy reality-bending adventures and magical items that only sometimes do what you want, you’re in the right place. (P.S. Jaeden's dice rolls have been checked -and no, he can’t believe it either.) Note: this is a work in progress (editing, refining, etc.), so please, be gentle...