Shade's First Rule
A new LitRPG world has arrived!
It's Ruwen’s Ascension Day, and he finally dies for the first time. His newly revived body can learn Spells and Abilities for the Class given him by the Goddess Uru, and dying is no longer permanent.
Ruwen’s high intelligence makes becoming a Mage inevitable. With his new powers, he will locate his parents and clear their family name. But nothing goes as Ruwen imagined, and when a rival God tries to kill Ruwen shortly after his disastrous Ascension, his focus turns from his future to just surviving.
His choices place him in the middle of an ancient war, and he must overcome the limitations of his unexpected Class to reach level five. Only then will he have the tools needed to survive. But dying now comes with a terrible penalty, and failing Uru might not only cost him his life and loved ones but his entire world.
It turns out dying on your Ascension Day is the easy part.
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A.F. Kay
A.F. Kay, also known by his pen name Ripht, is a writer whose work captures the spirit of adventure, imagination, and the nostalgia of online gaming. Drawing from his deep love of gaming and exploration, Kay crafts stories that blend wonder and excitement in a way that resonates with both younger audiences and adult readers alike.
Before embarking on his writing career, Kay spent years away from the keyboard, navigating the complexities of life. But as his inner stories began to demand attention, he returned to his true passion: storytelling. His debut series, Divine Apostasy, is a LitRPG saga that transports readers to vibrant, game-like worlds, filled with quests, challenges, and personal growth. The series reflects his own journey through the digital realms, much like the adventures he had in the Crypt of Dalnir, where his monk character relentlessly pursued the elusive Lumpy Goo.
Divine Apostasy
In Divine Apostasy, a world where the lines between reality and virtual realms blur, players are thrust into a digital landscape where their choices have real consequences. This LitRPG series immerses readers in a universe where gaming and life collide, blending intense adventure with character-driven exploration. The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of entire worlds—and the personal evolution of those caught in them.
Divine Apostasy consists of twelve books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
