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The Last Layer

A Sci-Fi LitRPG Where the Final Boss Is You

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The Last Layer

By: Zac Lake
Narrated by: Eric Bryan Moore
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What if the game knew you better than you know yourself?

After a devastating tragedy, software engineer Damien Reiss signs up for a cutting-edge neural-sync MMO called Eidolon—a procedurally generated fantasy world that builds itself from the subconscious minds of its players. It promises full immersion, total escape, and a fresh start. But the system is still learning… and when it finds gaps in its code, it fills them with his memories. His fears. His grief.

What begins as a game becomes a psychological labyrinth—where NPCs echo lost voices, dungeons resemble forgotten places, and the final boss may be something Damien buried long ago.

As players start disappearing and the game’s architecture begins evolving beyond its creators’ control, Damien must uncover the truth behind Eidolon’s core. Is it trying to help him heal—or trap him forever?

And what happens when the story everyone plays… is his?

The Last Layer is a genre-bending fusion of LitRPG, science fiction, and psychological fantasy. Perfect for fans of Ready Player One, Re:

Zero
, Black Mirror, and The Silent Patient, this immersive adventure combines game mechanics with emotional stakes in a world where your mind is the map—and your past is the terrain.

©2025 Zac Lake (P)2025 Zac Lake
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