A Second Chance, a New Life, and New Problems Jacob Myers is dead, having been killed by drunk driving and mysterious influences. However, something has granted him a Second Chance—with a catch. Now a Forsaken, Jacob exists on the brink between the living and the undead. Facing the threat of devolution and a hunger for the living, he must find a way to improve himself, confront his inner demons, and become a better being. The journey ahead will be challenging and fraught with obstacles; his path will be complex and morally ambiguous at times. Yet the Half-Dead King intends to rise and bring equality to those who have been deprived of it—if he can survive long enough. What to expect -Slow burn, character-driven story. -NO OP MC! -No harem. -A MC who is struggling to improve himself and the lives of others.   -Dieselpunk/Magic/LitRPG setting. -Eventual kingdom building and then all-out war. Chapters will typically be 1.5-3K words long. Cover Art is AI-generated