Bog Standard Isekai Novel

Bog Standard Isekai, by Miles English, is a progression fantasy LitRPG about Mark, a computer science nerd reincarnated into the body of a child in a devastated town overrun by ravenous undead. These creatures disappear daily only to return nightly, hunting survivors. Mark must rely on cunning and subterfuge to evade them, as his current form prevents him from leveling up, at least for now. Set in the Boglands, a region facing threats from undead armies and malevolent classes like witches and corpse eaters, the story follows a slow-burn, incremental progression towards an eventually overpowered protagonist. The narrative blends slice-of-life elements with intense violence and potentially traumatic content. Mark is adopted by a guardian illusionist who knows about his past life and is characterized as a balanced, patient individual. The world features a system with classes like leatherworker, warrior, and farmer, where stats can be raised through leveling or training, though children's statuses are locked until around age fourteen. The plot currently focuses on survival and establishing a livelihood in a medieval-like town, with local and national governments attempting to combat the undead threat. The novel is described as descriptive, immersive, and realistic in its character interactions, eschewing common tropes.