The Gam3

The alien invasion brought social upheaval, advanced technology, and an armada of peacekeeping robots to Earth. But Alan, a college student pursuing a now-useless degree, has only one thing on his mind: the Game. A fully immersive virtual reality at the heart of the invading civilization. Alan recklessly dives into the digital universe — and soon realizes the Game is anything but simple, and the stakes are higher than he ever imagined.

War is now fought in an alien virtual reality — the Game — where many of the players are anything but human. Now part of the Black Rose guild, Alan heads to the Academy to level up and build alliances. But with everyone pursuing their own agendas, what can one gamer do in a universe he still doesn't fully understand?

After failing to take down the United World Government, Alan is a wanted fugitive on Earth. With nowhere else to go, he leads the Black Rose guild into the Abyss Labyrinth — but hidden agendas thrive within the mercenary guild, and Alan soon discovers larger forces at play. The Game is a war for survival, and a solo victory is virtually impossible. Alan needs to pick a side — but what does winning even mean? Will he be just another sacrificial pawn, or can he find a path to success?