Michael D. Bridges writes immersive progression fantasy where reality bends, systems awaken, and ordinary people are forced to play impossible games.

His debut series, The Game Master’s Legacy, blends LitRPG mechanics with psychological tension and high-stakes survival.

When he’s not building worlds or breaking them, he’s exploring the intersection of technology, identity, and the systems that shape our lives.

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The Fires of Heaven (Wheel of Time, #5)

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