Free Audio Book : The Eye of the Bedlam Bride, By Matt Dinniman

In the realm of forgotten gods, an ancient grudge simmers between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they left shattered in their wake. Amidst this turmoil, an AI system rapidly deteriorates, and an inconvenient tiara lands upon the head of an unexpected friend.

Chaos reigns on the eighth floor.

As the management grapples with the unexpected conclusion of the seventh level, the surviving crawlers stumble onto the eighth floor, finding themselves scattered. The floor is a recreation of Earth's final days before its collapse, populated by ethereal ghosts of humanity, unaware of the impending catastrophe. Amidst these spirits roam monsters drawn from Earth's lore, "legendary" creatures tethered to specific geographical locations.

Each crawler team receives a mission: capture six of these creatures. The captured monsters will be transformed into cards, ready to be summoned for battles. The more powerful and deadly the monster, the better the card.

At the floor's end, the adversaries will also wield decks, armed with some of the most formidable cards available. Thus, assembling the strongest squad becomes pivotal.

However, as Carl and Donut well understand, capturing a creature doesn't mean it's tamed.

Enter Shi Maria, the most potent monster in their area. Survival hinges on her capture, but she's no ordinary beast. She possesses intelligence and was once married to a now-missing god. Her unique attack can drive one to madness, earning her the moniker of the Bedlam Bride.

“Beware, beware. Beware the eye of the Bedlam Bride.”