Mortal

11 hrs. 19 min.

Language Russian

Author Vladimir Vasilenko

Narrator Ivan Bukchin

Vladimir Vasilenko is a science fiction author who writes action prose and fantasy, and often chooses a LitRPG setting for his stories. His books are well known to readers: they have been published in both electronic and print formats and released in translations for a foreign audience.

You are about to listen to the audio version of the first part of the “Smerтny” (The Mortal) duology. The story is completely self-contained, though by time period it can be related to the “Chronicles of Artar” series—especially since the duology itself was created long before that series appeared.

Artar is a virtual universe whose origins are shrouded in mystery. For some, it’s nothing more than a game, an escape from reality, or a chance to do what is impossible in everyday life. But for Erik, it’s different: immersing himself in Artar is his only chance to change his fate. While others come for entertainment and are unafraid of making mistakes—knowing that they can always “respawn”—Erik plays for real, and any defeat will echo in the real world. Among those who dare to take on the roles of gods and heroes without fear of final death, he remains Artar’s last mortal. Begin listening to this story.

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