{"product_id":"the-system-apocalypse-short-story-tao-wong-9781778553073","title":"The System Apocalypse Short Story Anthology Volume III: A LitRPG post-apocalyptic fantasy and science fiction anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA relentless bounty hunter. A reporter chasing the story of a lifetime. A warrior paying the price for every battle fought.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese stories and more are featured in the third short story anthology for the \u003cem\u003eSystem Apocalypse\u003c\/em\u003e, continuing the saga of survival in a world transformed by the arrival of the System. Humanity has adapted to a new reality filled with Classes, magic and monsters, but the struggle for life, love and purpose never ends. This anthology brings together gripping tales from returning authors and two new short stories by Tao Wong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe System Apocalypse\u003c\/em\u003e world was first introduced in \u003cem\u003eLife in the North\u003c\/em\u003e and is a LitRPG science fiction and fantasy post-apocalyptic series that blends monsters, science fiction technology, character sheets, supernatural races and ancient myths into one heady LitRPG brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStories and Writers featured in this anthology include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e - In \"\u003cem\u003eExtracted Reports on the Fall of the System\u003c\/em\u003e\", collected dispatches from Harry Prince, reporter and sometime companion to the infamous Redeemer of the Dead. Now on special exhibit at the Museum of the Thirteenth Dungeon until the sixth turning of the seventh moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003cem\u003eSeparate but Equal\u003c\/em\u003e\" - features high stakes, low criminals and a piece of American literature no alien should have their hands on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Hamilton \u003c\/strong\u003e- Another contract. Another battle. For bounty hunter Hal Mason it's just another ordinary day on apocalyptic Earth when an unexpected twist changes the stakes in \"\u003cem\u003eThe Redeemer Returns\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid R. Packer\u003c\/strong\u003e - In \"\u003cem\u003eWee Timorous Mouse\u003c\/em\u003e,\" a life of combat has a cost. What does it take to get a warrior to keep paying that price?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason J. Willis\u003c\/strong\u003e - Gerri was betrayed by their dream girl and drugged into a nightmare trip. That should have been the worst part of their day. But there's no rock bottom once the System comes in \"\u003cem\u003eTruth for Truth\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tao Wong,Craig Hamilton,Jason J. Willis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1778553079\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781778553073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Starlit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Tao Wong","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874511302911,"sku":"9781778553073","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-system-apocalypse-short-story-tao-wong-9781778553073","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}