Stronghold Rising

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Ruined Village: Foundations of Survival Publisher's Summary

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.

©2025 Marko Duskborn (P)2025 Marko Duskborn
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  • Book 1

    Ruined Village: Foundations of Survival cover art

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  • Book 2

    Stone Keep: Book Two - A Stronghold-Building LitRPG of Politics, Power, and Rising Walls cover art

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    Watchtower Ridge: Book Three - A Realm-Spanning Stronghold Progression Fantasy | Ancient Tech, Political Intrigue, Tactical U

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    Siege of Thorns: Book Four - A LitRPG of Siege Warfare, Corruption Magic, and Unyielding Defenses cover art

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    City of Bastion: Book Five - A LitRPG of City-Building, Rift Secrets, and the Heart Below cover art

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    Ascendant Bastion: Book Six - A LitRPG of Rift Defense, Dimensional Warfare, and Stronghold Evolution cover art

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    Riftborn Frontiers: Book Seven - A LitRPG of Frontier Reclamation, Nexus Expeditions, and Dimensional War cover art

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  • Book 8

    Hearth of the Storm: Book Eight - A LitRPG Saga of Dimensional Warfare, Ruthless Base Defense, and Humanity’s Final Hop

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    Twilight Bastions: Book Nine - A LitRPG Saga of Rift Corruption, System Betrayal, and Dimensional Survival cover art

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    The Last Bastion: Book Ten - A LitRPG Finale of Strategic Sacrifice, Dimensional War, and Ascension cover art

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