BigToad

Alex Mercer was a legendary thief known for his audacious heists and cunning skills. However, his criminal streak comes to an abrupt halt when he is finally apprehended and sentenced to prison.

In the midst of his imprisonment, a revolutionary virtual reality massively multiplayer online role-playing game (VRMMORPG) is launched, called Eternal Realms, captivating the attention of the entire world. The prison authorities, seeking to introduce recreational activities for the inmates, decide to allow select prisoners to participate in the game as a means of passing the time.

Eager to escape the monotony of prison life, Alex eagerly takes up the opportunity to join the immersive virtual world. To his surprise, he discovers that his notoriety as a master thief has caught the attention of players within the game. They started offering him IRL means to reduce his prison sentence in an exchange on a daring quest to retrieve valuable treasures scattered throughout the virtual realm.

With a hidden class known as the "Shadow Hunter," Alex possesses unique skills and abilities that make him an invaluable asset to the players seeking rare and precious items. As he delves deeper into the virtual world, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and dangerous quests that blur the line between the game and reality.

As the stakes rise, Alex must navigate treacherous dungeons, confront formidable adversaries, and outwit both in-game challenges and real-world dangers. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances and confronts his own inner demons, questioning the choices that led him down a path of crime.
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For anyone wondering about the romance, it will take a long time as this is not the focus of the book.

MMORPG: Shadow Hunter

Alex's mind was working at full speed the moment he saw who had entered the building. It was the real Philip, and they would certainly look for the intruder, Alex.

"Someone is acting like Philip in this building. We have to find the person!" the man said.

The lady that had just spoken with Alex had a confused look on her face, not quite understanding the situation.

"What does he mean about the real Philip?" she said, turning around to look at Alex again.

Alex activated his vampire seduction ability, erasing the lady's memory, making her forget about their encounter. He acted stealthily, and no one noticed his movements. Then, it was time for him to blend with the crowd.

"We have all exits locked, and we must make you take off your masks so we can see who looks like Philip here," the man shouted.

Moving Fast to Avoid Getting Caught