Virtual Worlds

A small survivor community in a dystopian America wages an internal war on itself when the residents disagree what is best for their future. In rural Kentucky, one hundred and sixty-one survivors of the apocalyptic Great Rains huddle inside a one-block, walled off section of town: a place they call Outpost. It has been two years since the toxic rains fell. The people of Outpost have managed to survive by working together, scavenging food from empty homes and businesses, guarding one another while they sleep. They have persevered through their worst nightmare--or so they believed. But now a ...

If you’ve caught yourself thinking, “Another year, and my life isn’t going anywhere,” you’re not alone—and there is a way forward. You might be wondering if it’s even possible for a single book to help you manage the dread, anxiety, and stagnation that seem to haunt you at every turn. Let’s face it: the world feels more turbulent than ever, and you want a straightforward, no-nonsense way to reclaim your peace of mind. Enter “Be Water” by Drew Bledsoe, your 2025 playbook for conquering the everyday mental battles that keep you paralyzed. Why “Be Water” Will Unstick ...

They told me journalism was dangerous. But no one ever told me it could make me undead… Now I’m thrust into a supernatural world, complete with my talking, shapeshifting, Taylor Swift-obsessed cat. My name is Kali Black, and for the last decade, I’ve been chasing a child trafficking ring no one else believes exists. Becoming a creature of the night won’t stop me cracking the case. If anything, it’s given me an edge. But power comes with a price. The Enforcers are watching, and stepping out of line could get me staked. My sire is still out there, and I need answers. Time is running...

What happens when the most powerful witch of today meets the most powerful witch of 1502? Passions ignite, secrets are revealed, and the world will never be the same. Adam Parrish is a modern-day witch. A pediatric oncologist by day and a hunter of evil witches by night, he’s conflicted by his two callings. Saving the world all on his own is not what it’s cracked up to be, and it’s hell on a social life, but what choice does he have? Vivienne Lanier is a witch and a midwife in 1502. When she touches an illuminated manuscript, she's thrown through time to its present-day location at ...

“Education is the art of making men ethical”—Georg F. W. Hegel, Philosophy of Right Both reason and unreason exist in this world. The sublime and the ridiculous are inseparable. The enigmatic force called “daemonism” by Goethe can erupt and overturn all our calculations. Mikhail Lifshitz argued that the dualistic worldview of ancient and primitive mythologies splendidly reflects this realistic picture of the universe. We associate myth with wild and entirely improbable stories, but a kernel of universal truth resides within them. That truth can serve as our guide toward becoming ...

The zombie apocalypse started one year ago. Life as everyone knew it was over in a matter of days. No one knew what stared it. All they knew was that nothing would ever be the same again. What remained now was little more than a dead world. Most of the cities and towns still stood and the streets were buzzing with activity, but it was the kind of activity you avoided if you wanted to live. The story follows three groups that had managed to survive. Surrounded by the dead, each group attempts to escape a horrible fate and hopefully find a way to go on and live in what is left of their world....

In the sleepy town of Aspil, Mayor Bert – ‘just Bert’ to his adoring folks – rules with a grin and a promise of riches. When he warns a meteor is hurtling toward their quaint square, the townsfolk don’t panic; they cheer. Bert’s solution? A world-first marvel: the largest trampoline ever built, designed to bounce the cosmic threat back to the stars. Enter Mr. Slick, a silver-tongued stranger from Baddelbury, peddling blueprints and insurance against celestial incursion, but one lone doubter questions whether the sky’s really falling – or if something earthier is afoot. Peter...

The Bible leads to one climatic event, the return of Jesus Christ. It is prophesied in both the Old and New Testaments. It is the subject of several of the parables of Jesus. It is preached by the Apostles. It is written about in the epistles. It is what the Book of Revelation is all about! This book is designed to give the reader a foundational understanding of Christ’s return and the events surrounding His return as reported in Revelation. Fortunately, many of the symbolisms used throughout Revelation are explained in Revelation and/or in other books of the Bible. Chapters and verses in...

Unlock the fascinating world of plants with "The Secret Life of Plants," an eye-opening exploration into the remarkable intelligence and communication systems of nature's silent green beings. Dive into an unseen universe where plants engage in complex conversations and form intricate networks that rival human interaction. Begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to plant intelligence, where you'll discover the hidden dimensions of plant life and what it means for a plant to be 'intelligent.' As you venture further, uncover the secrets of plant communication, from chemical ...

"A challenge that tested Tom to his limit but in return gave him more than he could ever have imagined." - Bear Grylls “Every Inch of the Way is a great page turning adventure which is as close as you can get, without actually saddling up and pedalling yourself into the unknown. It takes real magic to turn a great adventure, into a great book. For one thing, most people can't relate to the mind-set of the long distance cyclist and I found myself laughing along to Tom's thoughts and observations, wondering if they were in - jokes, shared by those who had seen the world at the speed of a ...

The world ends not with a bang, but a whimper—the whimper of dying engines 30,000 feet above the earth. When an EMP rips across the globe, plunging civilization into darkness, a Boeing 747 carrying John, a war-scarred veteran, hurtles from the sky. He survives the crash, but his real battle has just begun. Stranded in the Canadian wilderness with a handful of survivors, including the resourceful Sarah and a young girl named Ava who's lost everything, John must navigate a world stripped bare. No technology. No communication. Only the primal instincts to survive. As they fight to find their...

If your Grindr endeavours are resulting in lots of high quality, mutually enjoyable and fulfilling real-life meets then this book is not for you. However if your Grindr experience is more akin to frustration, exasperation and incomprehension, and you seem to attract nothing but time wasters, flakes, pic collectors and trolls, while your own initial messages never seem to get a response then this book definitely is for you. ‘Grindr Success’ analyses the whole Grindr process in blunt and devastating detail. In over sixty ruthless, plain speaking chapters you will discover: The reasons ...

BRILLIANT, YOUNG AND AMBITIOUS, Annika Tritzchler defies the norms of 1930s Berlin by pursuing medical training in a venue traditionally dominated by men. Facing contempt from her counterparts is minor compared to the massive upheaval in a city transitioning to dictatorship while brutally persecuting its enemies. Annika's career takes a decisive turn when, early in her psychiatric residency, she is expected to participate in applied eugenics- the roguish trend within Nazi medicine. Sterilizing patients deemed racially inferior and euthanizing the handicapped (including patients that she, ...

He is the last of his kind. Now, he's the prey in a universe of nightmares. Torn from a world he understood, a solitary giant known only as one of the Silent Ones is thrust into a relentless struggle for survival. Ripped through the fabric of reality by chaotic rifts, he's plunged into one hostile dimension after another, each more terrifying than the last. From a primeval jungle teeming with grotesque "Sky Screamers" and savage river lurkers, to a brutal, snow-covered wasteland stalked by a bladed monstrosity that can follow him through the very portals between worlds, his every breath is ...

Unlock the secrets to thriving in a world tailored for your unique personality with "How to Navigate the World as an INFJ." This empowering guide is crafted specifically for individuals with the rare and insightful INFJ personality type, providing a roadmap to embrace authenticity and live life to the fullest. As an INFJ, you possess a depth of empathy, creativity, and intuition that sets you apart, but navigating a world designed for different personality types can be challenging. In this transformative book, discover practical strategies tailored to your INFJ strengths, helping you ...

Emma Peterson and her friends reached their destination but discovered that deadly obstacles remained. Their world was filled with growing threats from those who had no respect for order and decency. Emma’s prepping and training carved out a refuge for her group, but would her conscience allow her to remain quiet when so many were suffering? In a world that has collapsed, are the good obligated to act even when the evil around them is so powerful that it threatens to destroy everyone they love? Join Emma and her warriors, including Olivia, Shelby, Jeremy, Sidney and the rest as they set ...

In the final chapter of the ship series, the aliens that created the ship Jake McDonald found, invite him as the Ambassador of Earth. He, Beth, and his son travel with the nomadic race called the Harpcons across the galaxy in search of answers to the creation of the universe and the location of the Harpcon home world. As they get closer to their goal, they encounter a warlike race called the destroyers. Unprepared to do battle, they use Jake’s knowledge of sci-fi movies and TV shows to battle a much more powerful race than the Harpcons. Jake McDonald finally realizes his dream as he ...

They operated under the nose of the New World Order, none of them chipped or marked. A fact that made it impossible to buy or sell even basic needs. The struggle for survival was getting harder with each passing day. Elezar Aronivich was a Jewish raised agnostic on a collision course with his own destiny after the NWO police killed his father and destroyed his home. Somehow, he survived certain death only to face the harsh reality of survival without the mark in the Beast’s marked society. His only surviving relative was an estranged uncle, Benjamin Ben-Hadid who owned the local bread ...

A world-ending ritual. A Greater Demon. One chance to stop it. Danny Walsh never asked to be a hero. But as a Resonance Mage whose powers grow through deep emotional bonds, he’s become the heart of a team facing impossible odds. With Kira, Lyra, and Zara at his side—healers, warriors, survivors, and now soulmates—Danny must infiltrate a fortress of cultists, stop a ritual to tear reality apart, and confront a demon that warps minds as easily as it crushes cities. Their only chance lies in the Trinity Resonance, a combined power born from love, loyalty, and trust. But magic isn’t the...

A violent storm has raged, nearly devastating what little resources Garret Witmer and his group have managed to acquire. Now, the group faces an even greater threat; impending evil lurks in their midst, threatening to destroy their way of life. Austin and his cohorts want what Garrett has and are willing to do anything necessary to take it from him. Garrett will have to face the evil, using his limited resources and hard-fought skills. The threat of famine is real. Can Garrett not only face this difficult task, but also rise to the bigger challenge – keep everyone out of harm’s way?