The Story

Caleb has four minutes before his real-world rent meter reaches zero.

His only chance is Crowns of Chronos, a virtual world where hard labor can be converted into the credits that keep his pod powered. But every sale is taxed by old debts, every death adds another lien to his name, and the wilderness is never as empty as it first appears.

With orc scouts closing in and his stamina nearly gone, Caleb must decide what he is willing to risk to stay in the game—and what he is willing to lose to survive.