Emie Mercer was one of several billion people who survived the apocalypse and was introduced to a new reality where magic was commonplace and everyone had access to a system. Unfortunately, the rest of Emie's family wasn't so lucky.
As far as world-changing events went, Earth's reintegration into the Atlantis Alliance was remarkably tame. The post-apocalyptic universe mirrored the wildly popular, deep-immersion VRMMORPG – Atlas Online, allowing those who played to quickly adapt to their new reality.
More than a decade later, Emie manages to create a formation that relies on her Time and Space affinities to return her consciousness to the past. When she arrives nearly four years earlier than expected, Emie realizes she has a unique opportunity to prepare and train for what is coming.
Book 1 is now available on Kindle Unlimited!
Book 2: Having gained access to the system and magic early, Emie has been granted a better opportunity to prepare for the apocalypse to come. Working with Alliance personnel, Emie tries to leverage her knowledge of the future into functional assistance without drawing too much attention to herself. With the support of her boss and mentors, Emie continues to grow and learn, expanding the gap between herself and the rest of the natives of Earth.
NOTE: The MC does not know everything, she makes mistakes and becomes short-sighted occasionally... If you are looking for a returner story where the MC is super over-powered, remembers every cheat, and knows every important event that will happen... this one probably won't satisfy you.
Please note the content warnings, though they are pretty minor aspects of the story and don't come up very often.
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 4 | Poll: A potential shift in the storyline (mostly for book 4) | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 32 | Book 3 - Chapter 32 - A Clean Exit | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 31 | Book 3 - Chapter 31 - Adapting to War | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 30 | Book 3 - Chapter 30 - To War | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 29 | Book 3 - Chapter 29 - A Hands-Off Interrogation | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 28 | Book 3 - Chapter 28 - The Folly of Youth | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 27 | Book 3 - Chapter 27 - Beast Waves and Threats | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 26 | Book 3 - Chapter 26 - Spa Secrets | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 25 | Book 3 - Chapter 25 - Mimicked Cruises | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 24 | Book 3 - Chapter 24 - Signs of Impending Change | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 23 | Book 3 - Chapter 23 - Surprises and Upgrades | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 22 | Book 3 - Chapter 22 - A Crafty Reaction | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 21 | Book 3 - Chapter 21 - A Brush with Death | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 20 | Book 3 - Chapter 20 - Iron Hunters and Connoisseurs | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 19 | Book 3 - Chapter 19 - When the Boss Says You Need a Friend | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 18 | Book 3 - Chapter 18 - The Fourth Floor | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 17 | Book 3 - Chapter 17 - Leaving the Third Floor | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 16 | Book 3 - Chapter 16 - Repercussions | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 15 | Book 3 - Chapter 15 - The First Dungeon Trial | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 14 | Book 3 - Chapter 14 - Ever the Professional | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 13 | Book 3 - Chapter 13 - Expanded Responsibility | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 12 | Book 3 - Chapter 12 - Some Hard Truths | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 11 | Book 3 - Chapter 11 - A Glitch in Time | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 10 | Book 3 - Chapter 10 - A Long Soak | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 9 | Book 3 - Chapter 9 - Messages and More | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 8 | Book 3 - Chapter 8 - Wandering the Storm Zone | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 7 | Book 3 - Chapter 7 - Letters from Home | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 6 | Book 3 - Chapter 6 - Learning More About the Dungeon | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 5 | Book 3 - Chapter 5 - Making New Friends | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 4 | Book 3 - Chapter 4 - The Shadows of Exploration | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 3 | Book 3 - Chapter 3 - More Questions than Answers | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 2 | Book 3 - Chapter 2 - Entering the Realm Dungeon | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 2 | Book 3 - Interlude 2 - Limited Alliances | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 1 | Book 3 - Chapter 1 - A Rough Arrival | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | 1 | Book 3 - Interlude 1 - Outside Perspectives | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 46 | Book 2 - Chapter 46 - A Short Reprieve | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 45 | Book 2 - Chapter 45 – Plans and Preparations | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 44 | Book 2 - Chapter 44 - A Harpy Mess | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 43 | Book 2 - Chapter 43 - Six Weeks | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 42 | Book 2 - Chapter 42 - The Usefulness of a Deserted Island | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 41 | Book 2 - Chapter 41 - Parental Discontent | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 40 | Book 2 - Chapter 40 - Side Missions | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 39 | Book 2 - Chapter 39 - The Training Wheels Finally Come Off | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 38 | Book 2 - Chapter 38 - Brokering a Deal | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 37 | Book 2 - Chapter 37 - Options | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 36 | Book 2 - Chapter 36 - The Apocalypse Approaches | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 35 | Book 2 - Chapter 35 - The Final Delve | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 34 | Book 2 - Chapter 34 - Preparation | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 33 | Book 2 - Chapter 33 - Portology | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 32 | Book 2 - Chapter 32 – System Origins | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 31 | Book 2 - Chapter 31 - Augmentations | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 30 | Book 2 - Chapter 30 – Sharing Secrets and Little Bribes | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 29 | Book 2 - Chapter 29 – Sumi Amari | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 28 | Book 2 - Chapter 28 – Bell's Awakening | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 27 | Book 2 - Chapter 27 – Rhona's News | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 26 | Book 2 - Chapter 26 – Theories and Secrets | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 25 | Book 2 - Chapter 25 – Practice and Changes | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 24 | Book 2 - Chapter 24 – A New Game Begins | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 23 | Book 2 - Chapter 23 – An Early Recommendation | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 22 | Book 2 - Chapter 22 - Small Advances | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 21 | Book 2 - Chapter 21 - Foodie Focus | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 20 | Book 2 - Chapter 20 - A Timely Discussion | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 19 | Book 2 - Chapter 19 - Priorities | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 18 | PftA Book 2 - Chapter 18 – Assessments and a New Cohort | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 17 | Book 2 - Chapter 17 - Reconnaissance | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 16 | Book 2 - Chapter 16 - A Mild Interrogation | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 15 | Book 2 - Chapter 15 - Gifts and Benefits | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 14 | Book 2 - Chapter 14 - Unveiled | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 13 | Book 2 - Chapter 13 - News | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 12 | Book 2 - Chapter 12- Gifts | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 11 | Book 2 - Chapter 11 – Delves and Leveling | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 10 | Book 2 - Chapter 10 – Surprise Citizenship | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 9 | Book 2 - Chapter 9 – Schedules and Breaks | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 8 | Book 2 - Chapter 8 – Space Magic Training | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 7 | Book 2 - Chapter 7 – Moving In | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 6 | Book 2 - Chapter 6 – A Hard Conversation | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 6 | Book 2 - Interlude 6 – Paradise Lost | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 5 | Book 2 - Chapter 5 – A Quick Orientation | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 5 | Book 2 - Interlude 5 - A Disappointing Prize | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 4 | Book 2 - Interlude 4 – Reactions | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 4 | Book 2 - Chapter 4 - The Return of a Friend | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 3 | Book 2 - Chapter 3 – Delving Nashville | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 3 | Book 2 - Interlude 3 – A False Sense of Privacy | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 2 | Book 2 - Interlude 2 - Hidden Threats | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 2 | Book 2 - Chapter 2 - A Bittersweet Goodbye | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 1 | Book 2 - Interlude 1 – Stealthy Monitoring | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | 1 | Book 2 - Chapter 1 - Moving On | RoyalRoadL |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | Book 2 - Prologue | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | Book 2 - Epilogue | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 1 | Summary of Book One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 62 | Chapter Sixty-Two | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 61 | Chapter Sixty-One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 60 | Chapter Sixty | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 59 | Chapter Fifty-Nine | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 58 | Chapter Fifty-Eight | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 57 | Chapter Fifty-Seven | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 56 | Chapter Fifty-Six | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 55 | Chapter Fifty-Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 54 | Chapter Fifty-Four | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 53 | Chapter Fifty-Three | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 52 | Chapter Fifty-Two | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 51 | Chapter Fifty-One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 50 | Chapter Fifty | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 49 | Chapter Forty-Nine | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 48 | Chapter Forty-Eight | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 47 | Chapter Forty-Seven | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 46 | Chapter Forty-Six | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 45 | Chapter Forty-Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 44 | Chapter Forty-Four | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 43 | Chapter Forty-Three | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 42 | Chapter Forty-Two | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 41 | Chapter Forty-One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 40 | Chapter Forty | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 39 | Chapter Thirty-Nine | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 38 | Chapter Thirty-Eight | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 37 | Chapter Thirty-Seven | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 36 | Chapter Thirty-Six | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 35 | Chapter Thirty-Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 34 | Chapter Thirty-Four | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 33 | Chapter Thirty-Three | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 32 | Chapter Thirty-Two | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 31 | Chapter Thirty-One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 30 | Chapter Thirty | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 29 | Chapter Twenty-Nine | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 28 | Chapter Twenty-Eight | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 27 | Chapter Twenty-Seven | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 26 | Chapter Twenty-Six | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 25 | Chapter Twenty-Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 24 | Chapter Twenty-Four | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 23 | Chapter Twenty-Three | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 22 | Chapter Twenty-Two | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 21 | Chapter Twenty-One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 20 | Chapter Twenty | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 19 | Chapter Nineteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 18 | Chapter Eighteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 17 | Chapter Seventeen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 16 | Chapter Sixteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 15 | Chapter Fifteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 14 | Chapter Fourteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 13 | Chapter 13.5 | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 13 | Chapter Thirteen | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 12 | Chapter Twelve | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 11 | Chapter Eleven | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 10 | Chapter Ten | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 9 | Chapter Nine | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 8 | Chapter Eight | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 7 | Chapter Seven | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 6 | Chapter Six | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 5 | Chapter Five | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 4 | Chapter Four | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | Chapter Three | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | Interlude 3 | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | Interlude 3 Version 2 | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 3 | Interlude 3 Version 1 | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | Interlude 2 | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | Chapter Two | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 2 | Chapter 2 (Revised) - Not a Game | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 1 | Chapter One | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 1 | Interlude 1 | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | 1 | Chapter 1 (Revised) - The Return | RoyalRoadL | |
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Primer for the Apocalypse | Announcement - Not a Chapter | RoyalRoadL | ||
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Primer for the Apocalypse | Prologue | RoyalRoadL | ||
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Primer for the Apocalypse | Announcement - First Five Chapters | RoyalRoadL | ||
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Primer for the Apocalypse | Prologue (Revised) | RoyalRoadL | ||
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Primer for the Apocalypse | eBook Announcement | RoyalRoadL | ||
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Primer for the Apocalypse | Character Listing | RoyalRoadL |