Morgan's life is not easy.

Growing up on the streets of City Four, he is constantly shunned by the other citizens. Morgan doesn't mind being ignored. What he does mind, though, are the constant beatings from the city guards due to his friendship with Sarah, the city lord's only daughter.

Lord Simon wants him dead, but the laws of the kingdom are on Morgan’s side and even the guards won't kill him, just for being seen near his manor.

Morgan’s time is running out, though. Lord Simon has deep pockets and his last visit to the manor may just have put him over the edge. Worse, he is nearing his sixteenth birthday, and has yet to awaken any abilities. In a world where might makes right, he has never been one of the mighty. What will he do when faced with a life altering decision and just how will his decision impact those around him?

Warning: This book contains some profanity, gore and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements such as stat sheets, and a form of leveling and experience gain.

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February 24, 2019
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Rise To Omniscience

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In a world where power is measured in tiers and the divine walk among mortals, Rise to Omniscience takes a familiar LitRPG framework and stretches it into something grander—something mythic. This isn’t just about leveling up or grinding for gear. It’s about what happens when a quiet, unassuming scholar is chosen by fate—and the consequences of that choice ripple across realms.

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The story begins with Morgan, a man whose peaceful life studying ancient texts is upended when he’s marked by a god. What starts as a path to survival slowly becomes a journey to reshape the fate of nations. Along the way, readers are pulled into a meticulously built world of layered systems, ancient rivalries, and looming cosmic forces. But the heart of the series isn’t just the epic battles or deep mechanics—it’s Morgan himself: his evolving morality, the burden of impossible power, and the line between becoming a savior or something much darker.

There’s a deliberate pacing here—each book builds tension, not just through fights and politics, but through introspection and ethical dilemmas. The tone shifts subtly as Morgan’s power grows, reflecting the weight of omnipotence creeping in. And for those who crave immersive progression fantasy with a strong emotional core, this series quietly earns its place among the genre’s hidden gems.

While it may not have burst into the mainstream spotlight, Rise to Omniscience has carved out a loyal following—drawn by its balance of high-stakes action and thoughtful character development. It's a story that doesn’t just escalate; it transforms. For readers who want more than just numbers and stats—for those who want a character-driven saga wrapped in a vast and dangerous world—this is the journey worth taking.

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