A failed game designer. A broken combat system. Two women he never expected to bond with—and powers he never asked for.

Jake Mercer’s life is in freefall. Once the lead developer of a revolutionary neural-interface MMO, he’s now stuck doing midnight shifts at a gas station—until a robbery turns deadly… and something unlocks in his mind.

The Hero System activates: a real-world LitRPG interface granting Jake leveling mechanics, upgradeable stats, and game-like abilities. But this isn't just code—it’s a classified superhuman enhancement program, and Jake is now one of its rare users.

Suddenly, he’s being hunted by black-ops agents from Project Paragon, forced into alliance with Nina, a rogue super-soldier, and Daphne, a genius hacker with her own secrets. The system links them all through bonds—emotional, physical, and deeply tied to Jake’s power progression.

As Jake navigates deadly encounters, evolving abilities, and a growing harem dynamic shaped by the system itself, he realizes he’s no longer a bystander. He’s a wildcard in a hidden war between enhanced operatives, rogue AIs, and something far bigger behind it all.

Level 1 Hero launches the explosive Level Up Hero series—blending superhero action, LitRPG progression, and harem dynamics into one high-stakes saga of power, loyalty, and transformation.

Perfect for fans of superhero LitRPG, reluctant protagonists, system-based powers, and sizzling team chemistry.