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For twelve years, Alexis Kennedy has been writing some of the most original and intelligent narrative games of the last decade - Fallen London, Sunless Sea, Cultist Simulator, and more, as well as guest-writing gigs for BioWare, Paradox and Telltale Games. And for most of that time, he's been writing *about* games as well. Here for the first time in one place are the best of his essays and columns - from hard-won lessons about game development to reviews of unreviewable games, from narrative design principles to writing masterclasses, from historical discursions on labyrinths to the ...

I never asked for this life. My father’s dying, my stepmother’s circling like a vulture, ready to inherit everything—including a mountain of debt I can't escape. The clock’s ticking, and the only way out is something I never wanted: marriage. Then G walks into my life. Tall. Dark. Handsome. Ruthless. He has everything—money, power, influence—and a dangerous edge that makes my blood freeze. He needs a wife in three months to secure his inheritance. I need a way out. We strike a deal: I’ll be his wife for three months, and in return, I’ll get the freedom I’m desperately ...

Infinity: A Wild, Witty Whirl Through the Endless is not your dusty math textbook—it’s a rollicking romp through the mind-bending marvel of infinity, served up with a grin and a wink. This book takes a concept that could tie your brain in knots and turns it into a party you won’t want to leave. Packed to the brim with zesty info, vivid images, and laugh-out-loud humor, it’s written so anyone can get it—and everyone will love it. You’ll be hooked from page one, racing through in a single sitting, because infinity’s never been this much fun. At its heart lies a dazzling ...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Are you ready to become the ultimate trivia master? Look no further than "Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds: 1608 Random Facts In the Realm of History, Human Body, Natural Disasters, Ancient Civilizations, Science and Unbelievable Facts Mashup." Do you want to impress your friends and family with an endless supply of fascinating facts? Discover the benefits of reading this book, including expanding your knowledge and entertaining your loved ones ...

Heather and Adam don't just need a babysitter, they desperately want the babysitter too! Little does poor innocent Freya know that she's just walked into the most warped babysitting job of her life. But Adam and Heather have intended it to be that way, for they know far more about Freya than she could ever imagine. Will the adorably cute babysitter cotton onto their game? Can Adam's acting skills last long enough to keep Freya inside the house? and how can Heather make sure that the babysitter adheres to her strict instructions? Find out only inside this darkly comical, extremely taboo ...

When ancient magic awakens and the Cycle turns once more, four destined souls must rise—or the world will fall into ruin. The seals of the Shattered Gate are failing. Beneath the earth, an evil older than kingdoms begins to stir. The Cycle, the great turning of fate and flame, has begun again. Scattered across a fractured realm, four strangers—each unknowingly tethered to a piece of the broken Ember Crown—are being drawn together by dreams, prophecy, and power they do not yet understand. Elias, a blacksmith’s apprentice plagued by visions of fire and a destiny he cannot escape. ...

🔥 BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD meets BLADE & UNDERWORLD 🔥 The explosive conclusion to the dark fantasy saga by New York Times Bestseller, Tamara Rose Blodgett Cyrn's tribe lies in ruins—slaughtered by a mad First Species alpha. Now Reflected with Jack Caldera to the home world of the Reflectives, Cyrn must confront the ghosts of his past and forge a new path forward... or die trying. As Beth grapples with fractured memories of soulmates lost across time, Nina, daughter of Drest, risks everything to escape her father's horrific plan to repopulate a dying tribe. Love, blood, and vengeance...

In the quiet shadows of her seemingly perfect life, Lily’s world begins to unravel. When she stumbles upon a hidden diary in the house she shares with her husband, Tom, Lily is plunged into a past she didn’t know existed—one that belonged to Emily, a woman who lived her life in the same house and died under mysterious circumstances. As Lily reads deeper into Emily’s words, eerie parallels begin to emerge: the isolation, the strange noises, the feeling of being watched. Soon, Lily can’t shake the suspicion that her life is mirroring Emily’s—and that Tom may be hiding dark ...

The Battle of Britain rages. London is in flames, and civilization itself totters on the brink. Does Pilot Officer Maurice Mickelwhite care? Not one damn. He may be one of the better fighter pilots in the Royal Air Force, but it's not by choice. Maurice is a mathematical genius, who, if not for Hitler, would be happily teaching algebra and calculus at university. To hell with the war! Maurice just wants his numbers. Trouble is...the numbers also want him.

Turning Off The Gaslight Switch: The Simple Language System To Break Free From Manipulation by Obadiah Switzer Have you ever felt like someone was making you doubt your own thoughts, memories, or feelings? Maybe they told you that you were “overreacting” or that something you clearly remember “never happened.” This kind of manipulation is called gaslighting, and it can leave you feeling confused, powerless, and unsure of yourself. Turning Off The Gaslight Switch is here to help you understand what gaslighting is, how it works, and—most importantly—how to break free from it. ...

In retired Fish and Wildlife Detective Todd Vandivert’s fourth book of the Wildlife Justice series, Washington Fish and Wildlife Officer Lisa Bennington struggles to determine why several Washington Fish and Wildlife employees have been killed in what appears to be a series of freak accidents. If Lisa is right, and these deaths were the work of a murderer, she must quickly capture the murderer before any other Washington Fish and Wildlife employees lose their lives.What readers have said about the author’s books: Well, Todd has cranked out another winner. “Lethal Removal” is the ...

"Techniques and Strategies to select Pick 4 Lottery Numbers and Win Millions," is a non-fiction book that will guide you towards mastering the art of selecting winning lottery numbers. Are you tired of playing the lottery and never winning big? Have you ever wondered if there was a secret formula to picking the right numbers and hitting the jackpot? If so, you're not alone. In "Techniques and Strategies," we will explore the world of Pick 4 lottery numbers and reveal the most effective techniques and strategies to increase your chances of winning millions. You will learn how to analyze ...

Baseball Made Simple: Understanding The Game & Its Statistics Step up to the plate and master the game of baseball like never before! Whether you're a newcomer to the sport, a seasoned fan, or an aspiring analyst, Baseball Made Simple is your ultimate guide to understanding the game and its intricate statistics. This comprehensive book breaks down baseball in an easy-to-follow manner, covering everything from the basic rules of play to advanced strategies used by professional teams. Explore the fascinating world of baseball statistics, from the classic measures like batting average and ERA ...

Step into a fully immersive, high-stakes world where fantasy, technology, and forbidden desire collide. This complete volume brings together all twelve parts of the Wings of the Fallen Harem saga — the epic LitRPG series that has captivated readers around the world. Follow Jacob, better known as Helgi inside the VeeAre Deck, as he rises from anonymous player to mythic warrior, forging bonds with fierce Valkyrie, unlocking the Wings Crystal, and leading a rebellion against the Sorceress who holds the realm’s fate in her grip. Packed with brutal battles, immersive virtual worlds, ...

Rayqelle Davis is back from the grave with a vengeance, when she flees federal witness protection to be with Chance (the love of her life) after testifying against her ex-boyfriend's murderous drug cartel. Someone is going to die! #UrbanFictionBooks

Glowing praise for Alice Crowley's writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor In this harrowing, sensual sexual narrative journey, a young woman is introduced to the art and craft of heavy petting as she quests to save her tribe! Lena is a hot and hungry Amazon woman who is chosen by her elders to journey to a faraway kingdom in order to become swollen with the offspring of a royal ruler. On her way, she meets a randy and amorous knight named Sir Long Lance, with ...

It’s the calm before the storm… When my ex, Alton, arrived in Windy Ridge, I never thought he’d decide to stay. That was a big assumption on my part because now that Alton’s here, I can’t get him out of my business. And there’s a part of me that seems to be just fine with that. I don’t know what’s going on with this vampire physiology of mine, but it seems like I can’t keep my fangs retracted where Dean and Alton are concerned, and that’s gonna send me right into crazy territory. And what’s worse? The two of them are now working together—trying to build up some kind ...

He broke her in high school. Now he’s back to finish the job, and this time, she’s under his roof. Skylar Atkinson spent years burying her past, especially the hell Tanner Holder put her through. But when her mom remarries and he becomes her new stepbrother, she’s forced to relive the nightmare… one suffocating breath at a time. Tanner doesn’t need fists to break her. He uses whispers. Touches. Traps. A well-timed smirk in the hallway. A brush of fingers in the kitchen. A stolen glance that strips her bare. And the worst part? Her body remembers him. Worse still—it responds. Now...

Amy’s having a hard time juggling her journalism major, her work at Emerald News, and her Grandma/Lycan leader training her into a bloody pulp every day. Her heat’s going off the charts; she’s caught in several… compromising situations. She’s still struggling to keep herself sexually satisfied with the perpetual heat problems of young adulthood and the multi-layered sexual and emotional confusion surrounding two much older immortal men who want her bad. Amy’s trying to keep things simple: college, sex, work, sex, training, then more sex! It’s just not always that simple—...

He’s the jock with a tarnished reputation. She’s the math nerd with a chip on her shoulder. Together, they might just find a love worth fighting for. Connor Parker was at the top: The University of Michigan center was captain of the NCCA standout — the Lynx, with a guaranteed spot on a New York team and poised to win the Frozen Four, the league’s most important college hockey championship. But when an incident happens, the UMich bad boy’s fame quickly falls apart and he has to fight to avoid losing his place on the team and his scholarship, and also deal with the entry of his ...