
Ruined Village: Foundations of Survival
A System-Driven Fantasy of Survival, Strategy, and Sacrifice (Stronghold Rising, Book 1)
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Marko Duskborn
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They found ruins. Now they must build a future — or die trying.
When Edwin and his weary band of survivors stumble upon the abandoned village of Greenreach, they uncover more than just ash and rubble. Signs of a brutal goblin raid mark the land — but so does the opportunity to start again.
Armed with a mysterious Stronghold Stone and guided by a game-like System interface only he can see, Edwin has one shot to turn these ruins into a stronghold. But the village still hides secrets... and possibly traps left by those who came before.
Goblins. Tragedy. A defiled shrine.
And winter is coming fast.
A base-building LitRPG short story packed with exploration, tense decision-making, and a spark of hope in a brutal world. Perfect for fans of survival fantasy, settlement progression, and stories where a stronghold rises from the ashes.
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