In light of all the seething soycattle, I bring you the Start of Darkness...

I bring you... The Last Bastions.

They say that lightning never strikes twice in the same place... too bad this isn't lightning.

Depending on who you ask, Earth has suffered zero, one, or two collapses so far. First came the collapse and genocide of common sense, and then of community and civilization. But it wasn't over for Earth yet, even if many there wish it would just end...

After a long series of extremely unfortunate, and near universally avoidable events, the last survivors find themselves presented with a message. <Gain experience points by overcoming challenges.> This mysterious missive delivered, the voice goes silent... for most.

There are some, however that heard more. Some who were waiting for this opportunity. This final hope. People like Alex Barrett. They are The Last Bastions.

The Last Bastions is an 18+ book because it is written for mature audiences. Immature audiences will be triggered by Men being Men, AI Waifus being women, and thots being patrolled. This is a brutal, dark book that makes no apologies for anything. It is the future they chose.