Virtual Game

The year is 2245, and the world has undergone explosive growth in multiple industries. The age of Virtual Reality came long ago, opening up new fields for people to enjoy and seek employment. There were even those that chose to sacrifice their physical bodies, becoming digital existences that lived within Internet communities. But with the age of VR, everyone still dreamed of that next step, the next level of adventure.

Would you be prepared to work for free? How would you like to bust your hump for a large corporation 60-plus hours a week without a wage or a single day off for the vague promise of some mysterious perks in the distant future? You'd refuse point blank, wouldn't you? But what if the job in question was playing a state-of-the-art fantasy MMORPG game? And what if this was the only thing you're really good at? Especially considering that your in-game partner is someone really special to you - and this person already lives a virtual life?

Finn Harris should have been the one to die. But he wasn't - his wife took his place. What was worse, he only had himself and his company to blame. They let their passion outpace their prudence, determined to revolutionize the world. While all innovation comes with a price, he never imagined it would cost him Rachael. Nearly a decade later, Finn is content to hole himself up and wait out the rest of his life. That is, until his daughter intervenes, forcing him out of his grief and into a new virtual reality game developed by his old employer. They're calling it Awaken Online.

Angus Bjornson only ever wanted to do one thing: to continue crafting exquisite weapons and pieces of armor for his loyal customers. Unfortunately, after one accident too many that leaves the old blacksmith completely disabled, it would seem he has no other choice but to hang up his hammer. However, that would be underestimating the stubbornness of the self-made man.

Inside the Game, players struggle to survive in a world where technology no longer functions. On Tygon, fans are unable to view what is occurring inside the Game. Trew and Danielle rush to save both realities, but they are unable to know what the other is doing. The fate of reality depends on a Game, and time is about to run out....

Stressed out, burned out, or struggling to connect with others? You don’t need therapy—you need the right kind of play. 100 Therapy Games is a screen-free, research-backed toolkit designed to help you calm anxiety, spark joy, and rebuild emotional connection—no special training or materials required. Whether you're a parent with an overwhelmed teen, a therapist running out of ideas, or simply someone who needs a break from stress, this book gives you the practical, approachable tools you've been looking for. Who It’s For: Parents and caregivers who want to reconnect with their kids ...

A REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPROACH to reading greens and making putts. Everything you need to know to become a GREAT putter. Learn how to read greens, anticipate breaks, and evaluate putts, plus tips for choosing your putting strategy. Comprehensive Keys to the Green shows you how to get the right feedback from a chip or putt, so you can determine if the line was off, or the speed was off (or both), and, if so, by precisely how much -- critical information for your putting success. Best of all, your first chip or putt will give you all the information you need for the next. With that information,...

How to Trap, Skin & Tan Hides of Small Game Mammals The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Humane Trapping, Tanning Hides, Making Leather & Selling Pelts "Learn to trap, tan, and thrive—no experience needed!" Whether you're into off-grid living, wilderness survival, self-sufficiency, or simply exploring a lost skill, this book is your go-to guide for humane trapping and pelt preparation—with step-by-step instructions even total beginners can follow. "Trap ethically, tan skillfully, sell smart—start today!" Learn how to ethically and legally trap small game, skin and tan hides, and turn ...

The Singularity - the merger of man and machine into a greater whole - is finally within humanity's grasp. When programmer Jeff Lawing gets the opportunity to join Singularity Online, the world's first realistic VRMMO and the testing ground that will lead to the Singularity, he leaps to accept. Singularity is much more realistic and darker than Jeff had imagined, though.

★ THE KIWI GOLFER WHO TOOK ON A RIDICULOUS AND BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE ★ Bestselling author Justin Brown ('UK on a G-String' and 'Bowling Through India') has the idea to tour the U.S and play golf with whoever is on the front page of the newspaper in every town he visits. Amazingly, he's not arrested. With charm and wit, Justin blags his way into meeting clowns, a young Beto O'Rourke, Stevie Wonder impersonators, crocodile wranglers and drunken beauty queens. His journey is full of mayhem, self-discovery and as it turns out, very little golf. You'll laugh and cringe at the situations this ...

< [Necromancer - Level 1] > They were lying to us. The adventurer guild, the royals, the hexamists. All liars, Jay thought, trailing his finger over a skull. From the eye-sockets of an empty skull, a pair of floating beady eyes glanced up at him, waiting for his command. Jay pointed into the forest. “Hunt.” *** In a village blanketed in shadows, Jay seeks escape from his mundane life as a butcher. Desperate for adventure, he braves a treacherous path to the local Adventurer's Guild, hoping to discover his true calling. But fate intervenes, as it always does. With newfound abilities and ...

Unlock the Hidden Key to Trading Success: Your Mindset In the fast-paced world of trading, success isn’t just about market strategies or mastering technical analysis—it’s about mastering yourself. In "The Trader’s Mindset: 21 Rules to Master Your Psychology and Win in the Trading Game", seasoned traders Apurva Parikh and Ravi Bhatt share their hard-earned wisdom from decades of navigating the highs and lows of the markets. Have you ever made emotional trades driven by fear, greed, or impatience? You’re not alone. Most traders struggle not because they lack knowledge, but because ...

Are you ready to become a master of strategic thinking? Look no further than The Game Theory Bible, your comprehensive guide to navigating complex decision-making scenarios. With 17 chapters covering everything from basic concepts to real-life applications, this eBook is packed with insights that will change the way you approach problem-solving. Whether you're a business owner looking to gain an edge over the competition or a student hoping to excel in game theory courses, this book gives you the tools you need to succeed. In Chapter 2, you'll learn the fundamental principles of game theory...

This 120 page book provides the essential ingredients of what makes a great billiards player. The chapters are concise and digestible and not filled with unnecessary fluff. The idea behind the book was to give you an easy-to-understand roadmap to success, in the form of short essays describing key elements of the game. One glaring omission from many books on billiards is a lack of information on the mental side of the game, including visualization, and how to practically incorporate proven techniques of visualization and mind management into our game. The book is more than an instructional ...

It doesn’t matter if you only want to buy a house, get some money to start a business or get your personal finances on track, THE 800 BLUEPRINT gives up bankable information and unleashes industry secrets that can help anyone go from bad credit to borrowing 6 figures or more within 12 months. This book is a must read as it contains some of the most impactful information on personal credit and credit card funding available today. The author lays out a easy to follow guideline to get negative items deleted, maximize borrowing potential and add another level of financial literacy that can be...

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 ...

She’s the only female warrior in a world ruled by men. Enemies stalk her. Fate binds her. And love was never part of the mission. 🔥 BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD meets BLADE & UNDERWORLD 🔥 A Dark Fantasy Sci-Fi Antihero Romance by New York Times, USA TODAY and Amazon Top-15 Bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett. 💎 Save 50% vs individual purchase!💎 Step into a heart-pounding world of supernatural warriors, forbidden love, and dangerous destinies with the complete Reflective Saga — 1,000 pages of dark romance, brutal action, and slow-burn tension. Perfect for fans of gritty fantasy, ...

Step back into the arcades, living rooms, and computer labs of the 1980s, where joysticks ruled, pixels were magic, and gaming changed forever. The Golden Age of Gaming explores the stories behind 25 of the most iconic video games of the decade, from arcade legends like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong to home console classics like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Discover the behind-the-scenes battles, groundbreaking innovations, and unforgettable moments that made these games cultural landmarks. Learn how Tetris escaped the Soviet Union, how Nintendo saved the gaming industry, and how ...

The Obelisk has awakened. Earth is doomed. When Alec West takes a solitary tech job at a mountaintop relay station, he expects static, snow, and silence. Instead, the sky fractures. A hidden construct—ancient, intelligent, and broken—activates around the planet. It calls itself the Obelisk. Its purpose? Unknown. Its power? Absolute. The countdown to full Attunement begins. Alec is one of the first pulled in. No briefing. No explanation. Just glyphs in his vision, hostile anomalies in the woods, and a new interface in his head tracking stats, levels... and damage taken. He barely ...

Sex Games: A Sex Guide for Couples “The best relationships take the longest to work out. If you love them enough you will try anything and everything to keep them in your life.” “Relationships last long because two people make a choice to keep it, fight for it and work for it.” One of the most frequent questions that we hear from people is “Why is it that creating good relationships requires so much work? If it’s so natural for us to love one another, shouldn’t it be easier than this?” Staying in a committed relationship takes work, that’s why it’s important to keep up ...