Duskbound: a Monster Hunter LitRPG (Book 2 Stubbed) Novel

Darkness conceals predators, but Velik has learned to hunt them.

Branded as an outcast since childhood, Velik possesses a rare nocturnal subtype and wields the [The Black Fang]—a specialized class engineered for a single purpose: monster extermination. A decade of relentless combat has honed his abilities against countless creatures plaguing the frontier, and the isolated towns under his watch have remained secure. Yet this season brings an unprecedented surge in monster activity, overwhelming even his formidable skills.

The arrival of a licensed professional hunter disrupts Velik's solitary routine, though the stranger's true interest lies elsewhere—in Velik himself. With reinforcement finally at hand, Velik seizes the opportunity to venture into the deep wood's mysteries, pursuing what he believes is the source spawning all these creatures.

Each discovery unravels into deeper enigmas. The truth behind his childhood's defining moment remains shrouded, known even to Velik. One certainty echoes through the darkness: monsters themselves fear what hunts them now.