Duncan grew up in an isolated valley, determined to become a hero of legend. When he is flung through a portal to a land far from his home, he must survive and grow stronger quickly. New forces led by powerful otherworldly beings are beginning to make their presence felt, and he has been chosen by Medim's absent gods to face them. Assuming, of course, that he can navigate a society he doesn't entirely understand and find allies he can trust.

Jeb Trapper tried to kill himself. The gun jammed. Two months later the vet is participating in underground trials of ecstacy to treat his PTSD. Everything seemed to be going great until... The System has Been Installed. Now he's got to choose the difficulty of his tutorial. Just one problem. He's high as a kite, and nothing seems Impossible.