Dreamer's Ascent

Ethan Valen is an ordinary man burdened by a mundane life. One night, he dreams of a world where glowing notifications, enemies, and magical challenges present themselves like a game. To his shock, the experience leaves him with newfound strength and abilities when he wakes—but also with the cuts and bruises of his battles. What begins as a thrilling escape becomes a deadly challenge, as each dream plunges him deeper into a system of quests, danger, and rewards that could alter reality forever. But as his dream powers grow, so does the danger in both worlds. Ethan must discover the source of the system before it consumes him—or the waking world itsel