Virtual Game

In the halls of Elysium Academy, romance isn't on my agenda—flings with dorky study group types are my style. But destiny has other plans. Loche Nightsmith, a possessive alpha, becomes my unexpected guardian during the approaching Alpha Games, in which I am the prize. Despite the fact that I can’t stand the way he treats me like a china doll, I know we need to join forces or I do risk being broken. As the Games unfold, ancient magic awakens, revealing our hidden powers. But an evil alpha is waiting to claim his prize. In this perilous journey, we are pulled into a world where passion ...

Previously published as Deadly Secrets: Hidden Game by Madalena Melchior. SECRET GAME In the absence of Sherlock Holmes, his brother Mycroft helps to solve a deadly mystery – while sitting on a sofa in Holmes and Watson's apartment at 221B Baker Street. There's another mystery besides the crime – and Mycroft Holmes will solve that one, too.

Gilby's gaming sponsorship pays for his apartment, allowing him to avoid government housing. It's nothing special, but at least he has a roof over his head. Taylor shows up at his doorstep after getting evicted, and convinces him to let her stay the night. She's charming and pretty, and he doesn't see the harm in helping her out. Chaos ensues, as more beautiful girls show up to crash at his place. They were in treatment together, and withdrew themselves from the program because they couldn't take it anymore. Once they have a place to stay, they're right back to their old lifestyles, ...

Despite a long and uneven history, Major League Baseball’s Washington franchises have hardly been the stuff of legend. However, in 1969, when new owner Bob Short coaxed batting legend and rookie manager Ted Williams out of retirement, these annual no-names climbed out of the depths and straight into the hearts of Washington baseball fans starving for a winner. Led by The Capital Punisher Frank Howard, whose tape-measure home runs sometimes seemed like optical illusions, the Senators simply won ball games with a determination rarely seen in D.C. environs. A Whole New Ballgame showcases the...

The great man is soon to retire. On his last night at Baker Street, the loyal landlady drops a bombshell. Holmes is staggered. Mrs Hudson has done what!? Sherlock Holmes never panics—until now. Dr Watson arrives and is stunned. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is furious. A famous novelist turned WW1 counter-intelligence spy investigates. The Strand Magazine smells a scoop. Inspector Lestrade from Scotland Yard plans revenge, and at stake is the outstanding reputation of the world’s most famous consulting detective. His only hope is to ‘play the game’.

Everything you need to know about the fundamentals of poker. Are you interested in learning the basics of poker? Do you want to gain insight into how to create a strategy? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your opponents are playing their cards too close to their chest? If so, this guide is here to help you become a master of the game. Poker has been around for centuries, gaining popularity in the 19th century when it spread to America. The most popular variant of the game, Texas Hold’em, is now played in casinos and poker tournaments worldwide. This comprehensive guide ...

Max was looking for a little R&R after his team's last mission and was excited to get the chance to head back to Phoenix. It wasn't every day he got the chance to relax in his hometown. The only bad news was Max was on call, and couldn't let anyone know he was back home. To ease the sting Director Chen secured Max a courtside seat for the Sun's game, and Max couldn't wait to watch their first number one pick dominate the competition. Unfortunately, as it seemed with most good things in life his night was cut short when his partner called about a mission. At least this time he wouldn't have ...

Dante “Diesel” Cruz is the fiercest underground fighter in Chicago — inked, jaded, and completely untouchable. His rule? No attachments. Ever. Logan Chase is the golden boy of the city’s elite gym scene — a clean-cut personal trainer with a body built for sin and a heart he’s tried too hard to guard. When Logan gets recruited to secretly train Dante for a shot at a legit championship, sparks fly. Logan isn’t ready for Diesel’s dangerous world. And Diesel isn’t ready for someone who actually gives a damn. But fists aren’t the only things flying in the ring. As their ...

In The Hidden Laws of the Game, Alex White unveils the universal laws that govern our lives, showing readers how to consciously apply these powerful forces to manifest their deepest desires. This book is an invitation to explore the invisible patterns shaping reality, offering a roadmap for personal transformation and success. Throughout the book, White dives deep into the Law of Attraction, revealing how everything in the universe operates on a vibrational frequency, and how aligning our thoughts and emotions with our goals can attract the opportunities we seek. He explains how ...

The keys to success as a writer are yours for the thinking! All success begins in the mind. For writers, the mind fuels the imagination and creates stories. But for authors who are productive and resilient, and see a good return on their efforts, there is another factor at work. They are winning the mental game of writing. Successful writers have the ability to inspire themselves to produce consistently, improve systematically, overcome obstacles and keep up a positive mental attitude. In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell takes you through the mental landscape of ...

Overview: Embark on a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of C++ for game development with this expertly crafted guide. Tailored for advanced programmers, this book serves as a definitive resource for building scalable and robust gaming applications. Target Audience: Designed for seasoned programmers and game developers, this book delves deep into advanced C++ concepts, providing invaluable insights for those seeking to elevate their game development skills to new heights. Key Features: Advanced C++ Techniques: Explore sophisticated C++ techniques and methodologies crucial for ...

DISCLAIMER: Previously published as “Going Down on a Woman” by Myself – Manuel, Josh (AUTHOR). Our mouth is our best asset when it comes to showing our lovers a good time in bed – giving them the most pleasure possible and making them feel good… and a great and the easiest way in getting women to orgasm. If you love to give women oral, you will find this e-book a load of good fun – this exciting guide teaches how to take your oral game to a whole new level of unbelievable ecstasy. You’re going to learn how to give a woman not just “somewhat oral” but oral sex that will ...

Norah Pettiway spends her life worrying about one person and one person only; herself. After being swooped up by her much older husband and being placed in hip-hop royalty she quickly became acclimated to the world of the finer things with every man, woman and credit card at her whim. One day her insatiable thirst for the finer things takes over and she finds herself not being the main priority of her life. Quickly her life is turned upside down as she finds love for the first time in her life with the hottest up -and -coming rapper in the game who coincidentally is her husband’s ...

The Growth Game: How to Buy, Integrate, and Scale Your Business is your ultimate guide to mastering the complex world of business acquisitions and sustainable growth. Authored by seasoned experts, this comprehensive book covers every aspect of the acquisition process, equipping entrepreneurs and business owners with the knowledge and strategies needed to expand their enterprises successfully. Beginning with a clear understanding of your acquisition goals, the book navigates through essential steps like market research, target identification, building a proficient acquisition team, and ...

Death by cat and computer wasn't on Sarah's to-do list. Neither was becoming a sentient crystal with a magical debt collector. Software developer Sarah was having a normal, caffeine-fueled day until she tripped over her cat, fell down the stairs, and woke up as an immobile dungeon core in a fantasy world. No body, no coffee, and definitely no customer service number to call about this cosmic mistake. Now she's stuck in a cave with: An immortal fairy guide named Glitz whose idea of "helpful" involves rainbow glitter and passive-aggressive system notifications A tribe of goblins with ...

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you found yourself lost and stranded in the middle of the wilderness on your next hunting trip? The Most Incredible Hunting Stories Ever Told details the intense struggles and the incredible determination to survive of more than ten hunters across the world who found themselves in the kinds of harrowing situations that all hunters fear and dread will never happen to them. You’ll read about: Jeremy Dickson, who was brutally attacked and mauled by a Grizzly Bear while elk hunting in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming. Dan, a duck hunter who was ...

This book exists to record, for posterity, the events of Gamergate from the perspective of someone within Gamergate. There is a real danger that, what with the media bias against Gamergate, that the other side – the right side – will not get recorded. In the future, anyone looking back is likely to encounter an entirely one-sided version of events from people who have been acting very shadily. As a participant in Gamergate, that worries me. As a historian, that worries me. As someone who cares about truth, fairness and accuracy, that worries me. I think I’m uniquely positioned to give...

Can video games be used to teach personal and business success lessons? Mastering The Game: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Success In Life takes a look at how the same habits and principles that lead to success when playing video games can be applied to personal and business success. Principles are ideas that are truly timeless, and remain true independent of context, culture or time period. So what are the principles embedded in the most popular video games? Surprisingly, the list strongly resembles the most in demand traits for the workplace. • Adaptability & Managing Change • ...

Leo is a village boy who dreams of becoming a card master and following in his late father’s footsteps. While taking the card master test after turning fifteen, Leo is offered a selection of cards; however, his goal is not fame! He wishes to give his mother and sister a better life. One of the options is a “Rock Salamander”, the weakest of the weak – known to only have slight defense and no attack power. Against all advice, Leo still chooses it to be his first card! To his surprise, the weakest of the weak is completely different from what everyone had said. A princess? The Prime ...

This book contains a interesting list of 30 implementable projects in the Indie Game Development scene. All of these projects were created in Game Maker Studio (1 and 2) and can also be implemented in other game engines of the programmer's choice. Each of the projects is graded according to the difficulty and the challenges are highlighted. A difficulty upgrade and downgrade is also included to make the project simpler and easy or more complex but better. A timescale for each of the projects is also implemented to ease the process of applicability of the game concepts in different settings....