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The Wandering Inn

Epic Fantasy LitRPG

Pages: 794
Published: 2026
Language: English

Synopsis

Erin Solstice is a young woman from our world who is pulled into a fantasy one and nearly eaten by a dragon on her first bad day. Monster attacks are routine there, and humans are only one species among many. She has to adapt to the place or die in it.

She is no warrior and no mage. Erin opens an inn, and a sign outside tells visitors that Goblins must not be killed. She serves pasta with sausage and blue fruit juice, and she will fetch dead acid flies for any guest who asks.

This is epic fantasy with LitRPG mechanics. Magic is real, and people level up and gain classes, so Erin becomes an [Innkeeper] in a world run on game rules. Her enemies include somewhat evil Goblins, deadly Rock Crabs and hungry [Necromancers].

The series mixes warmth and fear, with dragons, monsters, adventurers and chess players. Other humans from the real world have been pulled into the same land. Survival is the game, and these newcomers are pieces that could decide who wins. This is the first volume of a long series, and it is now in a physical edition.

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