Blackmist: A LitRPG Adventure (My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror Book 1)

Damien Vale made a catastrophic mistake that nearly destroyed the world, and now that same error may be humanity's only salvation. Bound to an ancient Eldritch creature from beyond space that has witnessed countless cycles of creation and destruction, Damien must navigate an unusual partnership with a being that insists on being called Henry. Despite his extraordinary circumstances, Damien's goal is straightforward: attend a mage college and study magic as a researcher living a normal life. However, if Henry's true nature becomes known, Damien will be executed. His challenges multiply when his teacher proves to be an unstable war veteran, his dean—an alcoholic—grows suspicious of his companion, and Blackmist itself appears to be the worst magical school in existence. Damien must prevent the world's end while simply trying to survive his first year at Blackmist. This story combines slice-of-life elements with LitRPG mechanics in a magic school setting, presenting a slow-build power fantasy.