A Hard Reset

Title: A Hard Reset The System gave Earth 72 hours to prepare. We wasted them. Now the monsters are here. The power grid’s dead. And everyone who has classed up are all that stand between survival and annihilation. Caden Taylor didn’t ask to be a Sharpshooter. But with a mana-infused rifle, a leveling system in his brain, and goblins at the gate, he’ll take what he can get. With the world unraveling, Caden and his friends form a party, build a village, and start fighting back. But monsters aren’t the only threat. Hunger, grief, and desperation hit just as hard. This isn’t a game. It’s the tutorial level for humanity’s next evolution—and Caden’s not sure they’re going to pass. Book 1 of A Hard Reset follows Caden’s journey from scared teenager to reluctant leader in a System-ravaged world. Expect progression mechanics, tactical combat, emotional growth, and a grounded cast navigating grief, danger, and each other—one quest at a time.