Virtual Light

Wonder of Light is officially a Trilogy. The title Wonder of Light is book 1 in the series. It is recommended to read them in order, but each novel can be read as a standalone. I was inspired by true events to write this book; however, the story line and characters are fictional. It is a young adult romance, set in high school. It is a high school bully/adversaries-to-lovers style romance. There are depictions of violence, nothing too graphic, and profanity has been censored due to the spiritual nature of the book. Please, please, please, leave a review of what you think of my story. Honest...

Cid Yamamoto, also known as "The World's Hottest Man," spends his days filming movies, modeling for agencies, and breaking the hearts of every maiden who crosses his path. "What could be better than this?" However, everything changes when Cid decides to go back to school. On the first day of classes, he encounters the last person he had ever hoped to see: Ayumi Tahanka—the only girl who had ever broken his heart. Realizing the opportunity presented to him, Cid channels his anger and sets out to make Ayumi fall in love with him, all in the name of revenge. "Oh Ayumi, just you wait. I'm ...

No matter how famous someone might be, the fact remains: most of the other seven billion people on Earth wouldn’t know him or her from the next person. Add this reality to one’s shrinking recognizability among the multiple billions down through history, and the worldly emphasis on standing out really falls flat. We’re all in this obscurity thing together. Ironically, the trouble with me and you and the rest of humanity is not a lack of self-confidence but that we have far too much self-importance. To live and die unnoticed would seem a grave injustice to many. It’s all too easy to ...

One soul. Twelve stories. One mission. Lady Guinevere, Queen of Camelot, sacrifices her reputation in order to uncover a dark secret that threatens not only the kingdom but the future of humanity. Honda Tadatoki, a noble prince of Japan’s Edo period, faces a shadow war that no katana can sever—one that reaches beyond the land of the rising sun and into the dark dimension. Poseidon, operator of the trident, discovers a perilous plot that threatens the existence of Atlantis. Across realms and centuries, their lives converge, drawn together by the unseen hand of fate. An ancient cabal of ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

Discover the ancient wisdom that transforms manifestation from struggle to divine flow In a world of constant striving, what if the path to extraordinary abundance requires not effort, but surrender to your innate divine power? "Illuminated Manifestation" reveals the transformative truth that has eluded seekers for generations: true manifestation flows not from external techniques but from attunement to your inner light—the sacred essence that connects you to the infinite creative force of the universe. Ammanuel Santa Anna, founder of LuminousProsperity.com and trusted guide to thousands ...

A Missing Caterer. A Murderous Genius. A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse. Tiffany and Rosie expect a routine catering job when they step in for a missing local chef. Their clients? A group of brilliant, eccentric minds gathered for an exclusive event. But before the night is over, one of them is dead. Now, with a killer lurking among a room full of geniuses, Tiff and Rosie are facing their most dangerous case yet. How do you outsmart a murderer who’s always three steps ahead? With Stone, Jan, and Nanna diving into the chaos, the mystery takes an even darker turn—because the missing caterer...

When you think of spiritual predators, perhaps you envision the common archetype of the guru or cult leader who brainwashes all of their followers. Or perhaps you imagine the male spiritual teacher who has sex with all of his female students. But this book is about SO much more. Spiritual abuse can encompass many other nuances, including various types of emotional and verbal abuse as well as strange and unusual supernatural interference. The big question is this: Why are spiritual teachers BEYOND REPROACH? In today’s popular spiritual culture, we are not allowed to evaluate or scrutinize ...

Naomi’s life turns upside down when she falls for a man who seems completely unavailable—the single father of one of her students. *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys series* Naomi knows something is wrong when one of her star students stops participating in class. After visiting his house, she comes face-to-face with the boy’s father, Blake—an insufferable man who doesn’t seem to care that his son is struggling. When she learns her first impression of Blake is completely wrong, she can’t stop thinking about him. Will Blake and Naomi find love even though all ...

Play until it kills you Uncle Robert died, and that sucks, but it’s just the beginning of Channing’s strange, unbelievable tale. After figuring out the password to the odd gaming console his uncle willed him, Channing finds himself in a hub containing thousands of knock-off games filled with action, loot, variety, and some extremely hot women at every turn. It’s a gamer’s wet dream, right until Channing discovers the dark secret hidden within the console. Uncle Robert didn’t die of a stroke. He was killed in the game by another player, one whose guild is now targeting Channing. ...

Attention all rugby fans! Get ready for a heart-warming, hilarious underdog story that will have you on the edge of your seat. When Ashley Havers inherits the struggling rugby club, Badcock RFC, he knows there's a tough battle ahead. With no knowledge of the game, he enters the team into a local tournament, determined to turn them into winners. But just when things are looking up, disaster strikes and Ashley must fight to save the future of the club he owns. If you loved the feel-good humour of Dodgeball and the charm of Ted Lasso, you won't be able to put down this tale of perseverance and...

Time to plunge in deep Ando (Channing West in the real world) has been dealing with Shoremen, the people who killed his Uncle Robert, for far too long. With a stolen Fantacon, and a new account/avatar, he’s going undercover, looking to infiltrate Shoremen as a potential recruit. The plan works well, almost too well. One of Shoremen’s players has endangered themselves, and he’s expected to help bring them in. Just like an undercover movie, he’s going in too deep, but what he discovers could turn the tide in ending Nacron’s regime. Uncle Robert Left Me His Fantasy World is a series ...

One night with a superpowered babe. Alan Star thinks he's the luckiest guy in the world, but fantasy turns into nightmare when a late-night meetup with a heroine turns deadly. To the dismay of the powers-in-charge, Alan has stumbled upon the dirty truth behind the squeaky-clean image of the hero business. Soon, everyone from government black ops to angry superpowered flames want to shut him up. Permanently. With nowhere else to run, Alan escapes to the one place that the heroes won't go: the underground world of a fabled hero-killer. There, he discovers the key to becoming the greatest hero...

Anneliese never thought she’d be trapped in an elevator with a member of the Miranda Mafia. The hottest one at that. After surviving an abduction, Anneliese was content to live a perfectly normal life, working in her shop and baking delicious pastries. When she met Diez, a member—okay, fine, the hottest member—of the notorious Miranda mafia, while stuck in an elevator, she thought it was just one of those once-in-a-lifetime encounters. She couldn’t wrap her mind around the fact that he actually really liked her. She didn’t really believe in love at first sight, but maybe… just ...

Night Light: Haunted Tales of Terror will keep you up at night with tales of creatures from deep underground coal mines in the the Appalachian Mountains, ghostly apparitions, mysterious prayer circles, a pact with the devil and blood curdling screams of the Jersey Devil haunting a couple in the middle of the night in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Featuring new suspense and horror stories from Mid-Atlantic authors Ellen Parry Lewis, SF Varney, Charles Matthew, Virginia Parrish and Sammi Caramela. May All My Dreams Come True by Ellen Parry Lewis Bridget Brown's life certainly isn't the worst ...

Ando Strikes Back…sort of. Ando (Channing West in the real world) is shaken to the core after witnessing just how brutal and psychotic Nacron can be. In a knee-jerk reaction, he takes a drastic measure to slow down Nacron’s efforts in the real world, all while placing himself in danger with the police. If he’s caught, he won’t have a leg to stand on, which is more than he can say for some of Nacron’s guildmates. There’s a plan for dealing with Shoremen within Eternity Shores as well. He needs to speak with Lady LeMohn, a super genius in a superhero game who knows enough about ...

A prim lady. A scandalous pirate. A high-seas seduction that could sink them both. Lady Priscilla Worthington has spent her life buttoned up—poised, polished, and promised to a man she can’t stand. But when her carriage is hijacked and she’s taken aboard the infamous Crimson Corsair, she finds herself in the clutches of Captain Rogelio Velmontaine—a rogue with a wicked grin, a silver tongue, and absolutely no sense of decency. Storm-tossed and scandal-bound, Priscilla is drawn into a world of rum-soaked revelry, moonlit danger, and pleasures she never dared imagine. But as desire ...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

Desaray, a normal 14 year old girl, living a normal life. Her everyday life suddenly changed when the world as she knew it ceased to exist. Her world, but not her world. Monsters appearing out of nowhere. 90% of the population disappeared. An apocalypse like none other. A system gained from killing a single monster. Once human, now a dragon... All of these things happening all at the same time, turning Desaray's world upside down. How will she cope in this new world, not as a human but as a dragon?

Welcome to Maple Glen, where the pastries are sweet and the secrets are deadly. After trading her Michelin-starred past for small-town peace, Hazel Hart is finally living her dream of running a cozy bakery in the quiet streets of Maple Glen. But when the local flower shop owner is found dead before the town’s annual Garden Gala, Hazel’s cinnamon rolls aren’t the only thing raising eyebrows. The worst part? The prime suspect might be Hazel’s own Aunt Birdie - a retired tarot reader with a flair for theatrics and a history of feuding with the victim. Determined to clear her aunt’s ...