What is the significance of the 1974 John Updike novel?

Ares wakes up in a body that's not his own, in a world he thought was only fictional! But when he realizes that he's actually inside a novel that he read before his death, everything changes. Follow Ares as he sets out to uncover the truth about his death and the mysteries of this new reality. With action, suspense, and a touch of romance, this captivating novel will keep you hooked until the very end. ------------‐------------------------ ADDITIONAL TAGS: •#Yandere •#Overpowered mc •#Smart mc •#Ruthless mc •#Cunning mc

English is not my first language so please take care of me and if you find mistakes in it tell me I fix it as soon as possible. Max Winchester died due to an "accident" while reading the novel after his death he meet God who allowed him to travel through and do whatever he think best but on condition to make Protagonist's life miserable. He also gives him the strongest system [Netori system] that help him steal Protagonists Woman, Chances, Luck, etc Why does God want to make that Protagonist's life miserable? And why [Netori system] given to the max let's find out. (English will get better after chapter 38.) I don't own a book cover, I find it online, If creator wants me to change it just message me, I will remove it.

This story takes place in the world of "The Walking Dead". In this story we follow the journey of John Adler through the world of the walking dead. John meets God and receives 3 wishes from him in order to survive. He also gets to choose his appearance in that world. This story will have a harem. I admit the harem won't make much sense, but what harem fanfics ever make sense. You have my word that I will do my best to make it just barely tolerable. This story will be updated frequently because I am currently on break. I don't know if I will do it daily but definitely expect more. This story will contain R-18 Scenes, but the chapters will be marked R-18, for any of the readers who do not like these scenes.

[ Discord: name : Merciless Clan lien: https://discord.com/invite/2m7XzWyEDQ] In this unique twist on the typical hero-villain dynamic, our protagonist, the villain, finds himself compelled to save humanity from powerful races threatening its existence. Meanwhile, the hero is preoccupied with gathering a harem. The story unfolds as the villain must not only confront external threats but also challenge so-called heroes, proving his perspective and ultimately taking on their responsibilities to ensure humanity's survival. As alliances shift and moral complexities emerge, the narrative explores the unexpected journey of redemption and sacrifice.

Asher was always down on his luck, but that is not a surprise seeing that God made his soul with a negative luck value. When Asher's soul returns to God he decided to fix this problem and even give him an upgrade. Asher is thrown in to a new world almost exactly like his previous...almost. Follow Asher as he maneuvers this changed world, no more bullies? Friends? Loving family? Oh, yea, and superpowers! ===============================================

Will appear in another novel with the same name within the next month or so as I properly rework it. Curse my inability to leave things unfinished.