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System Reset: Forged in Nightmare

Name: System Reset: Forged in Nightmare
Rating: 4.55 (1050 reviews)
Author: Elessar44

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Synopsis

Alex Smith had many regrets. A dead end job, an estranged sister, and friends that had left him behind. Then the apocalypse happened and fantasy became reality. Except... Alex‘s reality did not change.

After surviving the Apocalypse for 15 years, his life came to an end with a betrayal. But when fate sends him back to the very beginning, Alex is faced with a choice.

[Welcome to the Nightmare Tutorial]

He will not hold back this time.

What to expect:

Long chapters. 5000-6000 words on average with weekly uploads.
Blacksmith/Swordsman MC, so a mix of crafting and combat
Somewhat slow paced and long story
A morally grey but determined main character who’s willing to make difficult choices

What not to expect:

Easy victories or cheap power fantasy
Any kind of harem

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