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Author
JW Chambers
Status
Ongoing
Chapters
113
Rating
4.57 / 5
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Published on
Royal Road

Life is a Side Quest

4.57 · 113 chapters · Ongoing · updated Oct 28, 2026

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ActionAdventureComedyFantasy Female LeadFirst ContactLitRPGMagicMale LeadMultiple Lead CharactersUrban Fantasy

Why read this story?

  • One of the highest rated stories in the catalogue.
  • Actively updating: the last chapter was posted 6 days ago.
  • A medium-length read at 113 chapters.
  • A good fit if you enjoy Female Lead, First Contact and LitRPG.

About this story

Alexander hates video games, comics, and anything else he deems unproductive. When he receives a notification that he has become a wizard his first thoughts are, "No thank you." Yet, this unexpected system, complete with stats, levels, and quests, thrusts him into a real-world RPG. Join Alexander as he is forced to face the terrors of geek culture head on or perish. The first arc is told through the eyes of Alexander and a high schooler named Ridley. It tells a slowly escalating story of a world realizing that the supernatural is invading their reality. Encounters swing between humorous clashes and darker, more chilling events, as the world's mythology makes itself known. The story and action gain momentum around Chapter 15, so I hope you stick with it that far before deciding to keep going or set the series aside. Enjoy your read!

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