System Fantasy

Angetrieben von den Erinnerungen an eine gefallene Welt und von Rachegelüsten begibt sich Nick auf eine Quest, um den allmächtigen [Admin] zu Fall zu bringen. Bewaffnet mit nichts weiter als seinem Mut, seiner Erfahrung und seinem unnachgiebigen Willen wird jede seiner Entscheidungen zu einem riskanten Spiel in einer Welt, die sich durch den Aufstieg des Systems verändert hat.

Step aboard a deep-space transport and experience one of Philip K. Dick’s earliest and most thought-provoking sci-fi tales. Beyond Lies the Wub explores the nature of intelligence, communication, and survival when a crew encounters a mysterious, telepathic creature with unsettling wisdom. Blending humor, suspense, and existential questions, this timeless short story will leave you questioning reality itself.

The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont is a chilling and visionary science fiction story that explores a dystopian future where physical perfection is mandatory and individuality is a threat.

Discover the epic world of the Hyborian Age—Robert E. Howard’s legendary prehistory that gave rise to Conan the Barbarian. Explore ancient kingdoms, savage landscapes, and timeless battles in this foundational work of sword and sorcery fiction. A must-hear for fantasy fans and lore lovers alike.

A bounty hunting survivor. A Galactic dark elf. A woman who has given up her humanity to become something more. These stories and more are available in the first short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, covering year one on Earth. When the world ends, humanity steps up, finding new ways to survive in a world with Classes, magic and monsters. The anthology features exciting, new stories by five new writers and a new, never publicly released short story by Tao Wong.

Step into the future with Pygmalion’s Spectacles by Stanley G. Weinbaum—the groundbreaking 1935 sci-fi short story that predicted virtual reality decades ahead of its time. Follow Dan, a curious student, as he tests a pair of experimental goggles that transport him into a fully immersive dream world. Blending romance, technology, and visionary imagination, this forgotten gem of Golden Age science fiction explores the thrilling possibilities and ethical dilemmas of artificial experience.

The World of Loreston was Erick Brighton's favorite video game. He'd become one of the top players and constantly stayed up all night, competing in tournaments and avoiding any real commitments besides feeding his two plants. However, one night when he awoke, he was no longer in his house in front of his computer but surrounded by Goblins, beautiful women, and enough supplies to build a tower from the ground to the moon. Turning into a Lord, one of the individuals gifted with the ability to create structures, he starts out as a lowly serf.

A Pre-Teen Novel Of Fantasy But Mummy ... It’s For School! When 10-year-old Ruthie tells her 12-year-old brother, Dan, that she has chosen “Noah’s Ark” as the topic for her summer project, he doubts the wisdom of her choice. Cousin Jack, a student of ecology, agrees that the project is very ambitious. “Do you realize,” he says, “that the Ark had to be a closed ecological system, which you will have to describe, apart from telling how it could have been built?” With cooperation and the help of her dreams, Ruthie completes her assignment.

Attorney by day, gamer by night. After a heart-crushing rejection, Allan Young blows off his responsibilities and escapes reality into the virtual world Conquest until his HUD starts glitching out. He wakes up the next morning to find that his neurological implant has fried yet again, and he begrudgingly decides to go to the office before he gets fired. Allan Young is a highly skilled lawyer who has mastered his craft, honing his skills to perfection, and he’s gambled his fate in a single, crucial securities contract. But when he unexpectedly meets his client one fateful morning, his ...

Ein Sonnensystem im intergalaktischen Leerraum, das es so nicht geben dürfte, und eine fremde Hinterlassenschaft, die ganze Galaxien verwüsten kann. Eine aus unterschiedlichen Spezies zusammengesetzte Expedition soll dieses Geheimnis ergründen, doch nicht jeder Teilnehmer spielt mit offenen Karten. Jason Wu, ein Angehöriger der Sentient Alliance, und Leya Mamoa, eine ehemalige Raumsoldatin, werden in diese Ereignisse verstrickt und zu Schlüsselfiguren im Kampf um die Milchstraße. Sie könnten das Schicksal der Galaxis entscheiden - wenn sie eine gefährliche Reise ins Unbekannte wagen.

Earthmen Bearing Gifts by Fredric Brown is a gripping classic science fiction short story exploring humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization.

Set in the 24th century, System Chain is the story of two small-time smugglers: Owen, a quick witted, fast-talker who would rather avoid a fight and his wife, Jaqueline, an ex-navy specialist. When Owen's best friend, Dan, contacts them out of the blue with a seemingly low risk deal, they both reluctantly agree. However, when they meet Rolland White, a small-time gangster with someone to impress, they quickly realize something is amiss. A misunderstanding leads the deal to go south and Owen is forced to bluff his way out of the situation.

Dive into the captivating world of Frank Herbert beyond Dune with this immersive audiobook edition of 'Missing Link.' A brilliant exploration of humanity's evolution and potential, Herbert's masterful novella challenges listeners with profound questions about our species' future. Follow the expedition of Lewis Orne as he investigates an emerging civilization that may hold the key to mankind's next evolutionary step.

System X is the continuation of the saga bearing The Elementals name. Which will lead us to visit hostile and dangerous worlds in different galactic eras, in pursuit of essential knowledge lost at the dawn of the world’s creation. To do so, several different species’ generations will sacrifice everything in the tireless search for the vital answers, which would jeopardize the unavoidable civilizations’ disappearance at the end of sidereal times. When all light and heat have extinguished in space System X In The Elementals saga’s first part called, The Endless Dark Ocean, a group of ...

Ein Jahr her hat das System die Erde in eine gesetzlose, apokalyptische Dungeonwelt verwandelt, und dem Kopfgeldjäger Hal Mason geht es gut. Doch nun bringen alte Freunde eine neue Gelegenheit, die trübe Politik der Galaktiker und überschneidende Verträge ins Spiel. Hal muss den ersten Zug beschützen, der die neue Wildnis des amerikanischen Mittleren Westens durchquert.

Если бы заранее знал, чем обернётся рейд в E-ранговые врата, ни за что бы не согласился пойти сюда вновь! "Я не хочу умирать..."—такой была последняя мысль, когда мою плоть живьём раздирали монстры. Мне оставалось лишь проклинать судьбу, за то, что оказался не в том месте и не в то время. Ещё один шанс—это всё, чего я хотел.

Kautionseintreiber. Veteran. Überlebenskünstler. Dennoch wird es für Hal Mason kein Kinderspiel sein, die System-Apokalypse zu überleben. Während in Pittsburgh die Gesellschaft zusammenbricht und die mutierte Tierwelt durch die Stadt wütet, sind die Überlebenden bereit, jede Opfergabe darzubieten, um sich den nächsten Level zu verdienen. Im Angesicht der fallenden Toten und der zerbrechenden Zivilisation fragt sich Hal, welchen Preis seine Menschlichkeit hat. Sind die Credits das Blut wert, welches seine Hände immer mehr befleckt?

Система - фантастический роман Дмитрия Серебрякова, первая книга одноименного цикла, жанр боевое фэнтези, попаданцы. Многие мечтают попасть в другой мир, но так, чтобы иметь силу или магию, а еще лучше - и то и другое. Вот и Максим после смерти попал куда-то, где таких, как он, множество, а доступ к другим мирам есть у всех.

Step into the gripping and fast-paced world of fantasy hockey with "Hockey Heroes in the Virtual Arena." This comprehensive eBook serves as your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting, often unpredictable universe of virtual ice arenas, opening up a realm where your favorite players become part of your journey to success. In "Hockey Heroes in the Virtual Arena," you will delve deep into the heart of fantasy hockey. From understanding its core concepts, importance of knowing your players, to enlightening tips for player selection - the eBook kick-starts your voyage in the virtual rink in ...

In the System Apocalypse, a single title can make or break a build. And in the entire Galactic System, there are Title Seekers, those who make it their life quest to acquire the most unusual and rare titles possible. Earth, a new Dungeon World offers multiple possibilities. Not least among them, the one from a familiar set of golden arches. For the Kyaz, it’s a chance in a million to get a rare title. If he can manage to evade the machinations of a fellow Title Seeker and trust his human sidekick, Xi Ping.