Nathan thought he was just another desperate player grinding through Eternal Nexus, the most immersive MMORPG ever created, scraping together a meager paycheck to keep himself and his sister afloat in the harsh reality outside the game. But after discovering a mysterious fragment buried deep within the game, his world unraveled. Pulled into a stark, otherworldly void, Nathan comes face-to-face with the Overseer—a being from beyond his comprehension who delivers an earth-shattering truth: Nathan’s entire existence is part of a vast simulation, one that is rapidly collapsing under the weight of greed, imbalance, and corruption. To save it—and everyone connected to it—the Overseer grants Nathan a rare opportunity: a second chance. Transported back in time to a branch of the simulation set a month before Eternal Nexus’s launch, Nathan retains his knowledge of the game’s future, its mechanics, and its hidden secrets. Armed with the advanced NeuraCore Expanse and a drive unlike any other, he must prepare to rise as a legend within the game. But this isn’t just about winning; it’s about survival. Nathan must use his intimate knowledge of the game to outsmart the corporate guilds, exploit forgotten glitches, seize the server-first achievements that will give him the power to shift the simulation’s fate and level up his character to unrivaled heights, amassing stats and gear that would leave everyone else in the dust. As he builds his empire in Eternal Nexus and IRL, he begins to realize the stakes are far greater than he imagined—not just for the game, but for the fragile reality of his sister Mia and everyone else he holds dear. The clock is ticking. The simulation’s collapse looms closer with every decision. Nathan must tread carefully, for one wrong move could mean the end of everything he’s ever known—both in the game and beyond. Will Nathan rise as the savior the simulation desperately needs, or will he become just another forgotten glitch in a system spiraling out of control? Eternal Nexus: The Branch of Fate is a gripping tale of second chances, strategic mastery, and the blurred lines between virtual and real. For fans of high-stakes gaming, intricate world-building, and characters driven by purpose, this is a story where the game isn’t just a game—it’s everything.