Virtual Human

An astronaut from Earth crash lands on an unknown planet. There she is found by a humanoid species, the Arui, who have to decide whether to devour her or help her. Between the Arui chief and the young astronaut, a connection begins to grow that they do not know how to define but that will create enemies that will endanger the lives of both of them. --------- Quote: - Make love to me, Aelon. Aelon had lusted after the strange creature from another world ever since he first saw her among the trees of the sacred forest, but he had not dared to acknowledge it, all the pressure of being chief ...

A collection of truly terrifying stories from the dark corners of the internet — guaranteed to send chills down your spine… Wait… who’s that standing outside your window? They say monsters hide in the shadows... but what if the real monsters walk among us? This chilling anthology brings you four terrifying tales where danger doesn’t always growl — sometimes, it whispers, smiles, and even cries like a baby. From a skinwalker lurking behind a familiar face, to a biker with a bloody secret, to a twisted child abduction attempt, and finally a late-night trap set by evil disguised as...

Welcome to "Playground Stories," an anthology that delves into the richness of human experience through the lens of playground interactions. These spaces are more than just areas for play; they are microcosms of society where foundational skills of human interaction are first developed. In the playground, children and adults alike engage in activities that teach them vital life lessons about communication, sharing, and conflict resolution. On the playground, games are more than mere entertainment—they are lessons in leadership, teamwork, rivalry, and deceit. Team sports like soccer and ...

A blizzard. An enemy. And the shifter who sees through my every defense. I followed the trail of my best friend’s abusive ex into the mountains, ready to face the monster. Instead, I find Derek—the Beta wolf of her new pack with a smirk as sharp as his teeth. Since our first meeting, we’ve traded insults and jabs. Keeping the walls I built to defend my heart firmly in place. Until, trapped in this cabin, our looks, words, and touches breach my defenses. He says fate brought us together. I don’t believe in fate—or in letting anyone get too close. But we’re both hunters, both ...

The best complement to "The Urantia Book" has arrived to resolve many doubts about the origin of our universe... Gaia is the planet where we are condemned to suffer for the sins of other superior beings. In this second book of the saga "The Book of Gaia," we will observe that perhaps the existence of the human race may be a sin, a terrible mistake; but despite everything, the Universal Source has a destiny reserved for us. We are prisoners in a material world and need to transcend and elevate our consciousness to escape it. Our planetary history may be a mistake, something that should never...

"A suspenseful and original take on the body-swapping premise that will appeal to young readers who like action-packed storylines." -IndieReader High school soccer star Lindsey Anderson was at the top of her game with graduation approaching and a full-ride soccer scholarship offer in her hand. Then she dropped dead on the soccer field, only to wake up in the body of a teenage sex-trafficking victim. No one believes who she really is. Not even her dad. Chased by her new body’s drug-dealing pimp and rabid parapsychologists out to dissect her, Lindsey searches to get her body and her life ...

This book isn't just another read; it's a journey through mind-blowing scientific discoveries and philosophical debates. From religion to reason, it uncovers the truth. Are you experiencing anxiety about the future? Do you often query whether there is a God? Do you often ponder what the meaning of your life actually is? Do you know beyond any doubt, what truly good education and upbringing really are? Do you relate to any of these questions? If yes, then you really need to read this book. By engaging with religious writers and dogmatics of the past and our modern times, Greg Oliver explains...

Welcome to Medusa's Musings — a razor-sharp manifesto from that snake-haired scapegoat of ancient mythology. Imprisoned within a simulated world where ancient deities operate on wireless networks and humans navigate a bio-digital labyrinth, Medusa breaks her silence to expose the greatest illusion of all: our modern reality. With venomous wit and unexpected vulnerability, our serpentine narrator deconstructs the grand deception of contemporary existence. She reveals her true origins as a sacred feminine power, deliberately fragmented, just as humanity now finds itself fractured by the ...

What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines? Can Artificial Intelligence truly think, feel, or understand in the way that humans do? And could AI ultimately redefine the very nature of existence? In AI Debates Heidegger, these profound questions are brought to the forefront through a unique philosophical dialogue between Artificial Intelligence and the thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most influential and enigmatic philosophers of the 20th century. Heidegger’s groundbreaking work, particularly in Being and Time, explored the fundamental questions of existence, ...

NOW RELEASED: The Fermi Paradox Brandon Overall's second book has been released! This book is a standalone story set in the same universe as Superhuman Nature and takes place after the events in this book. Be sure to read the new book to find the answers to all of your remaining questions and embark on a completely new journey. Superhuman Nature is Brandon Overall's first novel. It was written and published during his first deployment to Afghanistan as a 2nd Lieutenant in late 2013. Neil Hitchens was a senior ROTC Cadet in college. He was just weeks away from graduating and becoming an ...

Law of Attraction Coach Kate Corbin shares her joyful and empowering take on life in this YA feel-good tale told through the perspective of a wise and lovable canine. Join MacKenzie, an enlightened being who happens to reside in the body of a West Highland Terrier, as he uses his superpower to silently transmit uplifting guidance to help humans find happiness. If you’re looking for ways to be happier and enjoy your life more, this book is for you! Especially recommended for lovers of dogs, believers in happiness, and seekers of wisdom.

Inside our clothes we are all naked - and sometimes we should sit in a business meeting and think how ridiculous we would all be if we saw ourselves like that.This thought is the ultimate counter to pomposity - and that's an enemy to all of us. If you keep in mind how ridiculous we all are, then, strangely enough, the world becomes a kinder, more reliable place, and you start to understand people, and how to influence them and persuade them in a different way.And that is vital. Business development is primarily about people - and when you boil it down, it is about changing people's minds. ...

I’ve spent my life surrounded by precious stones. I understand the cut of a diamond better than the contours of a human heart. So when a brooding stranger named Maximilian shows up, demanding my help to hunt down the legendary "Tears of the Queen," my instincts scream run. But Max is persistent, and his desperation is palpable. He’s not chasing fairy tales. He’s chasing a power that could enslave the world if it falls into the wrong hands. I should say no. I should stay in my quiet, glittering world. But there’s something in his eyes that pulls me in—something ancient, something ...

This book is about Kant’s atomic bomb. Obviously, this term is a metaphor utilizing the destructive power of a real atomic bomb to describe the devastation wrought by Kant’s philosophy. We will strive here to describe the factors and elements that are harming people and societies and devastating lives all around the world. “(A)tomic bomb, weapon with great explosive power that results from the sudden release of energy upon the splitting, or fission, of the nuclei of a heavy element such as plutonium or uranium.” An idea can have a tremendous impact because the people moved by exert ...

This book is a concise yet effective study guide designed to help candidates prepare for their human resources certification exams. It serves as a streamlined supplement to more comprehensive study materials, focusing on essential HR concepts, best practices, and compliance regulations. Rather than providing an exhaustive review of all exam topics, this guide is structured to help candidates identify key principles and areas that require further study. Readers will gain insights into critical HR functions such as workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee ...

She’s part legend. Part reptile. All heart. In the backwoods swamps of 1960s Louisiana, folks whisper about Miss Snappers—a scaly, upright-walking mystery said to haunt the cypress trees and steal the souls of men. But here’s the twist: she’s real… and she’s not what they think. When a soft-spoken young man stumbles on an anthropomorphic alligator girl—a fully intelligent, and completely alone—he doesn’t run. He offers her something no one ever has: a home. But in a town that’s terrified of anything that slithers, the more human she becomes, the more dangerous their love...

**The Devil's Plaything** In the shadowed corners of a small town, where whispers of ancient pacts linger like fog, Shreeva has always felt the weight of her destiny. A sacrifice made generations ago binds her to the devil himself—a dark, enigmatic figure who promises safety for her community in exchange for her soul. But as the clock ticks down to her fateful encounter, Shreeva grapples with a heart-wrenching decision: embrace her role as the devil's plaything or flee into the unknown. As the line between good and evil blurs, Shreeva discovers that the devil is not merely a monster, a ...

Ecopsychology is an ancient mode of knowing. From the very dawn of time, humans and non-humans alike, needing to find their path in the world, have sought out ways to move beyond a simple existence and into one of fruitful abundance and comfort; all within the boundaries existing within their being. Ecopsychology can be defined as the study of the soul and its relationship to the natural world. This connection must be felt on a personal level. One that goes beyond scientific fact and into ancient places of intuition and wisdom - those places within our personal dark abyss where we truly ...

Who will pay the price for waking sleeping giants? When Gabe’s cousin, John, is kidnapped by Russians, he and his friends jump into action. Volkov is back and behind the kidnapping. He has his men looking into a massive burial mound on John’s property and is willing to do anything to learn about it—including torturing John to near death. In over their heads, Gabe and April go to their friend Heather, head of security of Parcelsus, for help. It seems Volkov has his eyes on the prize and won’t stop until he claims it. Soon, the trio finds themselves traversing the world while John ...

See into the future of artificial intelligence And how it impacts YOU. What will happen when computers can think like humans, when they become smarter than us? Is life going to become easier? Will they take our jobs? Will they be out of our control? We already use AI machines in our daily lives: They’re in our phones, our cars, and our social media accounts. Buy “Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks and Computer Superintelligence” to learn: What is artificial intelligence? How does artificial intelligence work? How machine learning ...