The Outer System

Robert is a geeky teen obsessed with gaming and fantasy. But when a portal opens at a comic con, he's thrust into an impossible new reality-one where RPG-like systems actually operate in the real world.

Suddenly Robert has a character sheet only he can see, with abilities he can level up. Mystical objects and creatures seem to be drawn to him. Dungeons, quests, and magical dimensions appear around him out of the blue.

But while Robert has gained the powers of a game protagonist, the challenges are all too real. Monster attacks and magical beings threaten his life at every turn. Strange companions both help and hinder his unpredictable adventures.

Join Robert as he navigates living in a real world that now follows video game logic. Where quests can happen in math class, magical items are sold on eBay, and leveling up changes more than just stats. Fantasy and reality collide in this LitRPG saga of an unlikely hero powered up by forces beyond his control.