Unfortunate by Ayrton Silva

Wealth, power, and an easy life. Vaz had it all, but nothing could satisfy him. He always wanted more. When one of his plans makes his boss finally decide he is a threat, Vaz finds himself with only two options: to roll over and die, or to roll the dice. Literally. Due to an ancient pact between his people and a god of chaos, Vaz, like all citizens of his country, has a special die that grants wishes... if you get a 20. Anything else results in a grisly death. Vaz knew there would be a price to pay, but he didn't expect that, instead of getting his wish right away, he'd have to work for his own safety. Worse: that he'd have to work for the sake of another person. Now a fugitive forced to prevent a young woman's death, Vaz is confronted not just by the ugliness of his world, but by his own part in it.

Adult • Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense • Fantasy/Dark • Diversity Representation/Own Voices

Content Warning: Violence, gruesome deaths (cat mauling, scorpions)

Reviewed by lamichi writer on 2024-09-22T21:25:24Z:

OMG this novella is like Dark City meets Jumanji (with lots of deadly twists). I couldn't put it down!