Tess was hoping for some major life changes. Somehow, getting chosen by a god wasn't what she had in mind.After going through her quarter-life crisis and quitting her job, Tess wasn't exactly sure what her future would hold. That only becomes doubly true when she's abruptly plucked from her life on Earth and whisked away to a new world.With nothing but a somewhat cryptic blessing from a god, Tess will have to carve out a new life for herself in a land where magic, monsters, and character levels are all par for the course. Unfortunately, it doesn't help that dark forces are stirring, she's woefully unprepared, and spiders keep trying to turn her into dinner.Follow Tess as she gets embroiled in the affairs of gods, embarking on a journey through blighted deadlands, bustling cities, and merciless dungeons.

Protagonist is a classic LitRPG novel with character levels, classes, and stats, ideal for existing fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

I sacrificed everything for my family. It wasn't enough. I lost my mother, and now I'm about to lose my brother.I've got only one thing left to gamble: my life. Which is why I'm willing to play Euphoria Online in Death March mode.If I survive six months in-game against a lethal array of wyverns, ogres, necromancers, and more, I'll earn my brother a pardon.If I lose?Well. I'm done with losing.