In a world where time is a commodity and survival depends on leveling up, Alex is an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. After the tragic death of his sister, Alex joins the virtual world of ALBEKO, where players fight to survive in a harsh post-apocalyptic landscape. But when a glitch in the system grants Alex the mysterious powers of a Shade Master, his path to power is set in motion. Now armed with shadowy abilities no one has ever seen, Alex hides his true strength while gathering allies in the dangerous city of Starter. Joined by the fierce archer Betsy, the boisterous barbarian Drax, and the enigmatic paladin Luke, Alex begins his rise as the leader of the newly formed guild, CODE. But the road to dominance is treacherous, and the powerful guild Golden Fang will stop at nothing to maintain its control over the city. As Alex and his companions navigate political intrigue, deadly dungeons, and rival guilds, they must prepare for their ultimate goal: to ascend to the second floor of ALBEKO. But with every step they take, the mysterious entity known only as K watches from the shadows, waiting to reveal the truth that could change everything. Glitchborn: Rise of the First Floor is an epic LitRPG adventure filled with tactical combat, complex alliances, and a dark mystery lurking just beneath the surface. In this world, survival isn't just about leveling up-it's about rewriting the rules