Level 0: Born to Dominate

Zayne Umeh is a nobody. Broke. Powerless. Mocked by classmates, disowned by his family, and invisible to the city that never stops chewing up people like him. In Steelwake — a sprawling mega-city where everyone is ranked by power, wealth, and bloodline — being Level 0 is the same as being trash. But on the night Zayne is beaten and left to die in the gutter, something ancient awakens. [Urban Ascension System Activated.] [Welcome, Candidate #000. Evolution begins now.] Now gifted with a mysterious system tied to the soul of a forgotten god, Zayne begins to evolve — gaining power, skills, and choices that could remake the city itself. But power in Steelwake comes at a cost. Enemies lurk in shadows. Elites guard dark secrets. And every choice Zayne makes could awaken a darker version of himself. He started with nothing. But he was born to dominate. If you like modern powers, system upgrades, ruthless revenge, and underdog MCs who rise without mercy — this is your story.