Echoed Lands

Summary Colm Arden, a diligent computer programmer, had worked tirelessly to build a successful career. Years of studying and dedication had paid off, allowing him to settle into a comfortable, remote job. However, the routine of his days had grown monotonous, leaving him feeling stuck in an unchanging cycle. That all changed when a mysterious rift tore through his reality, pulling him into an unknown land. Alone in a forest reeking of decay and teeming with strange, deadly creatures, Colm finds himself far from home with no allies to rely on. Armed only with his wits and strange new abilities, he must navigate this hostile world, uncover its secrets, and fight to survive. About this Book This is a LitRPG story that blends combat and leveling with a journey of self-discovery. As Colm battles through challenges and grows stronger, he also works to break free from the habits of his past life on Earth. Determined to create a meaningful existence, Colm strives to make a real impact on the world around him while pushing himself to greater heights. Schedule I release new chapters every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9AM Eastern Time with an average chapter length of around 2,000 words and occasionally intermediate chapters at around 1,200 words. Author's Note This story is going to have a lot of fighting and a lot of numbers for that nice dopamine hit. It’s going to be a mostly solo story, with a few smaller arcs that bring in group dynamics to help flesh out character depth and build the world. Writing this has been a blast, and I genuinely hope you all enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best writer out there, and honestly, I never saw myself doing this. But after years of reading LitRPG and getting completely hooked on the genre, I realized I had stories and ideas I wanted to share. Seeing the incredible interaction between authors and the community inspired me to take the leap, and here I am, hoping to join in and contribute to this world I love so much. Thanks for being here, and I hope you enjoy the journey! I don't want this to be a never-ending story; I want it to have a dedicated ending. My estimate for this is to be about 500 chapters but its hard to give an exact number. After finishing this work, I’d love to continue creating more stories in the same universe. I aim to develop a massive and ever-expanding cohesive storyline across books and characters. One thing I want to mention is that I have this story flagged as AI-Assisted. As a first-time writer, after writing a few chapters of this story, I was unhappy with my result and felt it fell below my standards. I specifically use it to help with spell-checking and grammar. I understand that because of this it will deter some folks and I completely respect that.  The cover art is likely temporary. I commissioned a couple of pieces, but the results didn’t quite capture my vision. Ultimately, I created my own using AI and tweaked it into something I felt fit the story better.