The Abduction Cycles

Ethan Gower, an average technician, wakes on a strange planet alongside other abducted humans. Aliens have implanted neural interfaces granting game-like HUDs and stats. Stationed in a village threatened by an approaching goblin warlord, Ethan and companions must level up and gain abilities to survive. The series blends sci-fi abduction with portal fantasy and LitRPG mechanics, weaving mystery with survival action and emphasizing crunchy mechanics and worldbuilding.