An Old Man's Journey
Gregory Allanther
At the end of his life, Charles was left with one question: What was it all for?
After his tour of duty and an unremarkable post-Army business career, Charles spent his twilight years watching old movies and waiting for his grandkids to call. He'd lived a good life and been a decent man, but now that his wife was gone, he was...lonely.
Until his old friend Bert introduced him to Crossroads, the new VR sensation. In this virtual world he can move without pain, explore new lands, and most importantly - see his family again. For as long as he can hold their interest, in this fast-paced modern world of instant gratification and VR thrills.
The solution: Build a place his family wants to visit. Armed only with a magic stick with game-breaking powers that should be nerfed, Charles sets out on a journey to find a place to call his own. Along the way, he will be mistaken for an NPC quest giver, become the antagonist in epic questlines, and attempt to teach the next generation proper behavior - even if he has to beat it into them.
This is the story of one man's search for belonging in his second virtual life. A search for a place to belong, and what it takes to get there. It's also a hilarious romp through online fantasy clichés that will appeal to fans of Ready Player One, The Wandering Inn, and slice-of-life comedies.
Because at the end of a man's life, what's more important than family?
©2021 Aethon Books (P)2022 Aethon Audio
Duration - 10h 42m.
Author - Gregory Allanther.
Narrator - Michael Kramer.
Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2021 Gamelit Novel ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
At the end of his life, Charles was left with one question: What was it all for? After his tour of duty and an unremarkable post-Army business career, Charles spent his twilight years watching old movies and waiting for his grandkids to call. He'd lived a good life and been a decent man, but now that his wife was gone, he was...lonely. Until his old friend Bert introduced him to Crossroads, the new VR sensation. In this virtual world he can move without pain, explore new lands, and most importantly - see his family again. For as long as he can hold their interest, in this fast-paced modern world of instant gratification and VR thrills. The solution: Build a place his family wants to visit. Armed only with a magic stick with game-breaking powers that should be nerfed, Charles sets out on a journey to find a place to call his own. Along the way, he will be mistaken for an NPC quest giver, become the antagonist in epic questlines, and attempt to teach the next generation proper behavior - even if he has to beat it into them. This is the story of one man's search for belonging in his second virtual life. A search for a place to belong, and what it takes to get there. It's also a hilarious romp through online fantasy clichés that will appeal to fans of Ready Player One, The Wandering Inn, and slice-of-life comedies. Because at the end of a man's life, what's more important than family? ©2021 Aethon Books (P)2022 Aethon Audio Duration - 10h 42m. Author - Gregory Allanther. Narrator - Michael Kramer. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 2021 Gamelit Novel ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:00:17
Prologue
Duration:00:06:13
Chapter 1
Duration:00:04:52
Chapter 2
Duration:00:04:42
Chapter 3
Duration:00:24:22
Chapter 4
Duration:00:11:48
Chapter 5
Duration:00:16:34
Chapter 6
Duration:00:30:46
Chapter 7
Duration:00:21:40
Chapter 8
Duration:00:36:36
Chapter 9
Duration:00:11:34
Chapter 10
Duration:00:29:48
Chapter 11
Duration:00:14:13
Chapter 12
Duration:00:08:51
Chapter 13
Duration:00:07:35
Chapter 14
Duration:00:08:21
Chapter 15
Duration:00:09:12
Chapter 16
Duration:00:04:41
Chapter 17
Duration:00:09:32
Chapter 18
Duration:00:06:52
Chapter 19
Duration:00:07:31
Chapter 20
Duration:00:04:30
Chapter 21
Duration:00:06:21
Chapter 22
Duration:00:04:44
Chapter 23
Duration:00:05:52
Chapter 24
Duration:00:05:13
Chapter 25
Duration:00:04:21
Chapter 26
Duration:00:08:44
Chapter 27
Duration:00:03:41
Chapter 28
Duration:00:06:44
Chapter 29
Duration:00:04:06
Chapter 30
Duration:00:03:40
Chapter 31
Duration:00:11:32
Chapter 32
Duration:00:07:19
Chapter 33
Duration:00:08:23
Chapter 34
Duration:00:05:08
Chapter 35
Duration:00:05:16
Chapter 36
Duration:00:06:00
Chapter 37
Duration:00:07:18
Chapter 38
Duration:00:07:00
Chapter 39
Duration:00:08:53
Chapter 40
Duration:00:09:32
Chapter 41
Duration:00:07:55
Chapter 42
Duration:00:12:02
Chapter 43
Duration:00:08:18
Chapter 44
Duration:00:05:00
Chapter 45
Duration:00:23:24
Chapter 46
Duration:00:09:37
Chapter 47
Duration:00:06:53
Chapter 48
Duration:00:19:04
Chapter 49
Duration:00:09:21
Chapter 50
Duration:00:07:02
Chapter 51
Duration:00:07:33
Chapter 52
Duration:00:13:32
Chapter 53
Duration:00:10:39
Chapter 54
Duration:00:07:03
Chapter 55
Duration:00:07:24
Chapter 56
Duration:00:13:45
Chapter 57
Duration:00:07:38
Chapter 58
Duration:00:06:21
Chapter 59
Duration:00:07:09
Chapter 60
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 61
Duration:00:13:08
Chapter 62
Duration:00:08:26
Chapter 63
Duration:00:05:34
Chapter 64
Duration:00:06:05
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:00:38
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:38