Virtual Game

Nobody's supposed to see the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee before her Silver, yet Ben and Georgie do exactly that. Who in their right mind would agree to move into a mansion with their narcissistic ex-boss after stealing his job? Ben, apparently. When he joins Isaac’s Dungeons and Dragons party, the adventures begin in the cellar, but get disturbingly real when the players find a space-age capsule in the attic filled with vintage clothes and artefacts. The gang's first foray into the hermetically-sealed space ends in a mad scramble to escape before the computer initiates evacuation protocols...

While prowling the web’s dark corners, Sara, a restless graphic designer, meets Julian, a sharp-witted coder. Unwilling to stay cloaked in a shadowy online kink world, they leap into reality, their digital flirtation erupting at The Red Veil—a secret club where desire dances with danger. From shadowed alcove trysts to machine-driven submission and raw public ecstasy, their passion surges—dominant, intoxicating, untamed. Yet Julian’s charm conceals a jagged edge, bound to Edward, a blackmailing fiend, and a mysterious woman weaving a deadly web. Dungeon Games: Bound by Bytes promises...

The young sorceress Sayari Risaal has left the countryside to go to the Academy of Magic. She knew her life would change, but even she couldn’t begin to imagine how much! In no time at all Sayari finds herself caught up in a vortex of cruel games. First, she must survive and ward off the danger from her strange new world. Next, she needs to figure out what the hell is going on within the walls of the Academy of Magic including the nagging feeling that this nonsense is because of her. And lastly — should she run away from her old love, or should she run headfirst into a new encounter? ...

There are two games in life that are available to us, which is either the scarcity game or the prosperity game. The scarcity game is a deadly serious game and is the dominant game on the planet at the moment. It is played for the end result, the big goal or the grand prize and here players go out to win, no matter the cost. The prosperity game is the emerging game and this game is played for the growth, fun and the unlimited potential it offers. Both games have certain game rules. This book is about bringing some awareness to the old, limiting game rules and how we can shift into a new game...

Belle's back! Tanned, rested, and ready to reconquer the London she knows and loves. Suddenly single and ready to mingle, Belle turns to old friends and new partners in an attempt to right all the things that went wrong - including her daytime career. But can she truly leave the demimonde behind? Find out what Belle did next in this hot follow-up to Secret Diary of a London Call Girl and Further Adventures of a London Call Girl. "She comes across as a comrade; a fellow-soldier in the battle of life… In print, Belle does post-coital camaraderie almost better than anything that comes before...

Millennia have passed since men ruled the world with technology: the seas are impassable, energy sources have dried up, and humanity has slipped into isolation and barbarity. But magic has begun to reemerge in a few, gifted people, raised as witches by their fellow sisters. They however are far from safe. Repeating a dark time in humanity's history, witches are no longer able to live a simple life without fear of reproach or ending up tied to a stake. In a world so ravaged and torn, who wouldn’t want to control the forces of magic? The Codex of the Witch was released in Italian in 2015, ...

In a move to disrupt our materialistic society and shed light on the consequences of pervasive greed, reclusive billionaire Victor Emanuel Jovis launches a free online game of chance that sparks a frenzy of worldwide participation. No Purchase Necessary irresistibly entices gamers with its triple appeal—no cost to play, the allure of speculative gains, and a staggering prize for one fortunate winner. As the game takes on a life of its own with a relentlessly spreading popularity, more than a billion players invest countless hours chasing financial rewards, ultimately plunging the global ...

Sandra played the game better than anyone—ruthless, strategic, always one step ahead. In Atlanta’s high-stakes world of power and deception, she built an empire on ambition and manipulation, believing control was the key to everything. But when betrayal knocks her off her throne, she learns the hard way: the game doesn’t care who you are—it plays you in the end. Now, faced with the wreckage of her past, Sandra must decide—will she rise again, or has she finally lost it all? A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and the cost of ambition, The Come Up: When the Game Plays You is a high...

Unlock the Hidden Strategies of Success Are you ready to gain a competitive edge in every aspect of your life? "Strategic Moves: Unlocking Success Through the Science of Game Theory" is your key to mastering the art of decision-making in an unpredictable world. Dive into the fascinating realm of game theory, where ancient wisdom meets cutting-edge science. This eye-opening book reveals the secret patterns behind human interactions, from high-stakes business deals to everyday conversations. You'll discover how to: • Anticipate others' moves before they make them • Navigate complex ...

Increase your chances of winning at slot machines. This book takes you step by step through everything from picking the right casino, to finding the machine that’s most likely to pay out. Also, learn the tricks to game play that will help you defeat the most modern casinos.

Blocked. Deleted. Dead. In a futuristic society where, online popularity determines social status, talentless seventeen-year-old Alexa just can't hack her senior year of high school. She'll never live up to the expectations of her overbearing, image-obsessed mother, her classmates' perfectly curated social media feeds, or her world's strict rules surrounding likes and follows. Unfortunately, Alexa's government is a vicious algorithm that demands to be fed. There's no room for teenage outcasts in Kora High, where trolls, unfollows, and cancel culture bring on real-world punishments. So, ...

Frances Andrews is sick of her husband Martin’s addiction to pornography, and has lost her trust in him. Martin views porn as a harmless pastime, but when Frances threatens to leave, he is distraught and begs her to go with him for marriage guidance therapy. Counsellor Rhona suggests they take a holiday in the first instance, and start talking to one another again. Frances just wants out of the marriage, but finally agrees to go on a cruise…as long as they have separate cabins. Told from both Frances and Martin’s perspectives, Mind Games shines a light on the effect that an addiction ...

Rule #3: No fraternizing with the enemy. Presley Stone never intended to uproot her life in the middle of her senior year, but some opportunities are simply too good to pass up. When West Penn University's new women's coach called her to tell her she had the chance to play, she put in the transfer papers immediately. The problems start to arise when she sees the one guy that's ever been able to rile her up. The one that nearly got her to quit hockey forever. Hunter Shaw needed more time than his teammates to adjust to the idea of having to share his arena with the new women's team, but the ...

When Tiffany and Ian join a Live Action Role-Playing group, they don’t expect to get involved in another murder. But when one of the gamers ends up with a crossbow through his heart, they're hired to uncover his killer. Who would’ve wanted to kill Mike, the former leader of the group? The other gamers seem like odd suspects, but they’re Tiffany and Ian’s only leads ... Meanwhile, the behaviour of Tiffany’s secret admirer gets more worrisome. Praise for A.R. Winters: "Fans of Stephanie Plum, meet Tiffany Black, A.R. Winters's new heroine." - Rea, Amazon.com "You fall in love with ...

A luxury home. A deadly dinner. A brutal execution. Property developer Grant Cooper had it all—wealth, power, enemies. But when he’s murdered mid-meal, DI Hogarth finds himself unravelling a crime that’s more than just blood and betrayal. Beneath the lies, beyond the crime scene—Hogarth is about to uncover a truth no one can bear to face. As rival forces close in, Hogarth must fight a war on two fronts. One deadly case. Two powerful enemies. Is this the end of the line? ★★★★★ “Fast paced! Cant wait for the next one!” If you love gritty crime thrillers, shocking twists,...

"The things you're having me do… I was such a good girl before you came along." Abbi and her hunky older neighbor have always shared a close bond, playing all manner of friendly games with one another. Now that she's full-grown with some lovely adult parts, it's time to up the ante of their playtime… What begins as a perverted round of peekaboo leads to a risky game of pull-out, and they'll keep playing until her bumped belly spells game over. ~5900 words

My billionaire boss tricked me into what I thought was a dream marriage -- I have never been more wrong about anything in my entire life. And now that he has me, he'll never let me out of this nightmare. Graduating at the top of my class with an MBA from Yale was supposed to be my golden ticket, and landing a job at JD Berganhoff, one of the most exclusive investment firms, felt like the dream. But it wasn't just the prestige of the firm that had me hooked—it was the enigmatic, drop-dead gorgeous owners, twin brothers Julian and Dane Berganhoff. After two years of proving myself, I ...

Are you ready to unleash your inner author and leave a lasting legacy? Write On Purpose: Authoring Your Legacy in the Second Half of Your Life is the catalyst you need to shatter limiting beliefs, conquer self-doubt, and claim your destiny as a writer. Imagine walking alongside other authors like Margaret, a 65-year-old woman who pursued her writing dreams despite the odds. Discover the power of the "Inner Villain" and "Inner Hero" that shape your writing path, and learn to harness their influence. Engaging exercises and thought-provoking questions will guide you in understanding your own ...

Take a deep dive into the exciting world of mobile game development with "Game Changers," your comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to break into the thriving mobile gaming industry. Chapter one sets the stage with an in-depth examination of the mobile app game industry's evolution, giving you an understanding of past trends and insights into future directions. From there, you embark on a guided tour of the industry's inner workings. With an introduction to game development's stages, the necessary skills for game developers, and essential tools and software, so you can hit the...

"His power flooded into dead flesh, forcing it to move. The flesh remembered how to work, and as Lyre commanded, limbs obeyed. Back muscles contracted, the spine snapped straight. Lyre fed more and more power into his Risen and imparted but one order: to kill." Hated and feared for their magic, Necromancers have been hunted to extinction- or so it was believed. After ten years of isolation, Lyre Asterisian escapes an enchantment containing the ruin of his town and plunges into a plagued world on the verge of war. Lyre is forced to develop his unique powers and uses Necromancy in ingenious ...