Description

In the real world, Artemus had worn many masks. Once draped in the dark cloak of crime, he had shifted to the warmth of family ties, dreaming only of a silent sunset to his days. But even in twilight, shadows from the past have a way of stretching long and seeking their due.

Suddenly thrust into a realm where the mechanics of video games intertwine with the horrors of one's deepest nightmares, Artemus finds himself at a crossroads once more. With a player’s interface at his fingertips, and stats, quests, and loot drops framing his every move, will he choose the righteous path of the hero, the treacherous allure of the villain, or simply embrace the chaos that always seemed to be his true calling?

Dive into the pixelated heart of this LITRPG / GameLit saga, where our protagonist stands balanced on the knife's edge – not quite the savior, far from the destroyer, but always the wild card. Join Artemus as he levels up in a world that doesn’t just reward skill, but also spirit, and where being unpredictable might just be the greatest power of all.

What readers say about Better Than a Hero

“Better Than a Hero by author Gemini Sin is a litRPG themed novel following Alphonse, an experienced member of a criminal organization, as he finds himself in another world, following after the repayment of an old debt to the powers that be. The story is num…”

D.M. Rhodes (Razzmatazz)Royal Road5.0 / 5

“They story kept me intrigued and laughing at the same time, the man character is very well defined and the dialog has a great touch of realism. Having a main character that is neither the hero or the villian is a interesting take and each chapter has me gu…”

Dark domainRoyal Road5.0 / 5

Community Reviews(3)

D.M. Rhodes (Razzmatazz)Royal Road

★★★★★ 5.0

Better Than a Hero by author Gemini Sin is a litRPG themed novel following Alphonse, an experienced member of a criminal organization, as he finds himself in another world, following after the repayment of an old debt to the powers that be. The story is numbers-light for a litRPG, but makes use of system elements. The protagonist is a funny guy, and I enjoyed his segments the most, as he verges toward an over-the-top personality, which keeps you watching as he punches bunnies. (They know what they did).
All in all, if you are interested in a quirky low-numbers litRPG, you should give this one a fair shot! =)

Dark domainRoyal Road

★★★★★ 5.0

They story kept me intrigued and laughing at the same time, the man character is very well defined and the dialog has a great touch of realism. Having a main character that is neither the hero or the villian is a interesting take and each chapter has me guessing whats next. Can't wait to read more

Buddah222Royal Road

★★★★★ 4.5

Well worth the time to read this story, humorous & well written with no discernible, spelling or grammatical errors. Good story development, along with character and plot progression. all in all very funny and enjoyable . Big two, thumbs up, and thank you very much to the author for bringing us this marvellous tale and sharing their time, imagination, and effort in writing it .