Virtual Worlds

A Satirical Fantasy Comedy He turned a Dark Lord’s speech into a squeaky remix—and now he’s being sued for it. Simon Thistle was a professional hero. Slash the boss, loot the treasure, mock the villain — repeat until retirement. At least, that was the plan... until Dark Lord Xylozhar got fed up with being beaten, humiliated, and teabagged on live broadcast. Instead of summoning another army of doom, Xylozhar did the unthinkable: he filed an official HR complaint. Now Simon's been suspended. Stripped of his sword, his loot privileges revoked, and sentenced to the worst punishment ...

Fact-packed World War II book for teens & adults - a must read! 55+ photographs to bring the stories to life! WWII: The Pacific War – fire and fury on an epic scale. A battlefield of endless ocean and unforgiving islands. A fight to the death. From the shocking ambush at Pearl Harbor to the desperate last stands at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, WWII: The Pacific War thrusts you into the heart of one of history’s most brutal conflicts. Experience the raw courage of Marines storming blood-soaked beaches, the high-stakes duels between aircraft carriers, and the unrelenting jungle warfare where ...

America has been regarded as a grand experiment in self-government. While the Greeks and Romans had failed to achieve this in their day, both societies nevertheless rose above their contemporaries and soared to new heights. So, when it came time for the American founders to try their hand at statecraft, they naturally opted to fuse elements of Greek democracy and Roman republicanism together to forge a new and lasting, American, democratic-republic. It was long before this experiment was put to the test, when in 1861, a great “civil war” broke out. We’ve been taught to believe that ...

Dakota is wealthy, famous and adored hunter. She is also lonely, driven and tortured by memories of the people she wasn’t able to save. Hunting as a profession slowly evolved from the concept of private investigators as the needs of the citizenry outstripped the capacity of public law enforcement's ability to solve crimes. Over the last ten years tremendous increases in crimes related to the manufacture and sell of designer drugs brought every major law enforcement agency to its knees. The devastating effects of theses potent illicit drugs on the general population outweighed almost every...

In 1878, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer named Moses Wilhelm Shapira acquired a curious biblical manuscript consisting of sixteen leather strips. The manuscript, written in ancient, Paleo-Hebrew contained what appeared to be a form of the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy but with significant variations. It was allegedly discovered by Bedouin tribesmen around 1865, east of the Dead Sea, in a remote cave, high above the Wadi Mujib (biblical Arnon). Shapira believed that his manuscript was both ancient and authentic. In 1883, he presented his scroll to the leading scholars of Europe. Newspapers ...

In the World of Murder series, Detectives Jack O’Roarke and Stella Garcia, two murder cops, seek out killers on the streets of New York City. Their investigations take them from the sleazy world of strip joints to Manhattan's upper Eastside. Poor and rich alike, no one is exempt from murder. O'Roarke and Garcia are stars at NYPD with their careful forensic investigative skills and just plain, solid cop work.

"Terrifyingly Fun: The Urban Legends You Can't Stop Talking About!" Do you love a good scare? Are you the kind of person who reads ghost stories late at night, then double-checks the locks before bed? "Whispers in the Dark" is the perfect mix of chills, thrills, and a healthy dose of laughter. From the terrifying Bunny Man of Virginia to Japan’s vengeful Slit-Mouthed Woman, and even a cursed elevator ritual, this book dives into the world’s scariest—and weirdest—urban legends. Packed with spine-tingling stories, sarcastic humor, and the kind of suspense that makes you leave the ...

Hitler’s Last Resort: The Child Soldiers of the Third Reich As the Third Reich faced its downfall, Hitler turned to a desperate defense strategy: children. Fueled by relentless war propaganda, many members of the Hitler Youth believed that they could still achieve final victory and save Germany from collapse. By 1943, around 200,000 Luftwaffe auxiliaries, some as young as 15, were almost single-handedly defending German cities. In the fall of 1944, the Volkssturm became mandatory for everyone aged 16 and up, and by 1945, the Nazi regime even exploited 14-year-olds as stopgaps and cannon ...

What King Thoth did to re-civilize the world after the Pleistocene Extinction was amazing. As things got bad again, no one else would even try to halt the calamity. What he accomplished after that was nothing less than miraculous. His subjects tried to deify him but he never accepted that level of adoration. Instead, he brought light to a darkened world and science to a forgotten civilization. He worked his wonders in Egypt, India and even in the Americas and he explained to us how to worship one God while most of the Anak people were forcing devotion, servitude, and adoration for their ...

A creature that has already survived for 65 million years is not so easy to forget. Six years have passed since Gerry's extraordinary adventure at Lake Ness, but he hasn't made much of his own life since then. When echoes from his past return to remind him of his multiple inadequacies, Gerry finds a new lease of life at the thought of returning to the lake that made him a hero. Montworth is still a small town but a sense of newness pervades the place these days. It's not long before Gerry reacquaints himself with Barbara and Larry, and a plan is made to take a trip to the lake beyond the ...

Are you ready to revolutionize your affiliate and network marketing business? Whether you’re new to online marketing or looking to scale your business globally, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering the latest AI tools. In this book, you’ll learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way products are marketed and sold across the globe—and how you can leverage AI to automate, optimize, and scale your efforts, even if you have no prior experience. Inside, you’ll discover: How to build an AI-driven online marketing system from scratch. Step-by-step guides to ...

Will secrets from their youth make two friends enemies? Growing up in 1930s Germany, two boys, one Catholic and one Jewish, become close friends as they try for a place on the German ski team for the 1936 Winter Olympics. But as Hitler's repression increases, their lives are forever changed. When war comes, will they help each other during their darkest hours, or will hatred prevail? From the idyllic surroundings of the Bavarian Alps to the vastness of Russia and the beauty of Lake Maggiore in Italy, a tale of families torn apart by war and its aftermath, but also a novel about the ...

Ridiculed by his peers and family, Garret Witmer fights to prove his theory to be true. Armed with a military background and skills to survive in the post-apocalyptic world, Garrett has no idea that what he’s about to face will be much more devastating than he anticipated. As tensions rise among people, disaster is not only imminent but inevitable. Will Garrett be able to convince his friends and family to trust his instincts and follow his lead before lives are lost? Can he keep his doubting family safe from harm? Find out in this action-packed post-apocalyptic thrill ride!

They are everywhere. Your workplace, your house, your street. And now they are coming for you... Logan Asher and his elite squad are sent to the Red Sea to put an end to a terrorist cell. It's meant to be a simple in and out mission. His rangers have the edge. Better training. Better firepower. Better gear. Plus a slew of support bots. But then all of their tech turns on them. Their smart goggles go dark. Their weapons jam. The machines that once fought at their sides now shoot at them. Cut off from HQ, Logan and his men fight for their lives to get home. No matter where they turn, the ...

This story is about a family, much like yours or mine, who went on what was to be a once in a lifetime vacation filled with camping and hiking in the Alaskan wilderness. The trip was to be one of relaxation against a backdrop of unforgettable scenery, as well as a chance to reconnect. In an “instant”, all that changed, and all that mattered was their survival against, not only a deadly, unseen human enemy, but those also found in the wild vastness of Alaska.

NEW 2024 UPDATED VERSION Brock has pure gaming skill. Garth has hacks and cheats never seen before. Sparks will fly when these two forces collide. In reality, Brock Blades is practically invisible. But in virtual reality, Brock is a master of Ninja Assassin, the most popular VR Roblox game at Beach City Elementary. So when a Ninja Assassin competition is announced with a 1-million Robux prize, Brock prepares for the game of his life. Garth Raynor is a spoiled rich kid who always gets what he wants. Garth's father is the owner and creator of the Roblox virtual reality system, so it's no ...

Jasper has been struggling to harness the power of the six elements. It's not as easy as he had once thought, but Celestia on the other hand has connected with her inner self, unleashing a power she didn't know she had. With word that the Doctor might be on Darkfalls, the two set out to get revenge, but not before completing a vengeful task to make some money.

Evan Garrison is a former Army Ranger running a private security firm near Naples, Florida. Asked by friends to join a reunion cruise vacation, he was surprised when Zoe Wilder, a beautiful young medical resident volunteered to accompany him. Leaving his three partners and old friends behind to manage his company, Evan and Zoe embark, both wondering if the cruise would move their friendship toward romance. They were unaware that a massive conspiracy to remake the world was looming, as John Locke, a billionaire and self-proclaimed visionary and his followers prepared to unleash a deadly ...

The World Before the Apocalypse: The Curse - 6Murders, investigations, complicated cases... New enemies... And of course girls. Let's see what comes out of it.

New story... New hero... New adventures... «The Curse»