Virtual Light

Albaer has nothing good in his life, and a whole lot of bad. An outcast in his home town, regarded as 'the seed of evil' because of his father's selfishness and greed, nobody seems to care what is done to him. Indifferent teachers, bullies who think of him only as an easy target for his passive unwillingness to fight back in his desperate attempt to prove his fundamental goodness, the one thing that lets him endure is a video game. The only thing, that is, until an angel and a demon appear in his room, confused, lost, and afraid... their attempt to summon his video game character into their...

Missing for 3,000 years, Magic has returned to Olympus. But is it the change they need—or the end of everything? Darien Glade was torn from his world and thrust into Olympus, chosen as one of the Eldric—warriors fated to stop the rise of Cyprin, the dark sorcerer threatening all existence. As new dangers close in, Darien discovers that magic isn’t lost after all—it’s hidden. And he may be able to wield it. While Darien fights to survive, the remaining Eldric journey across Olympus to recover the ancient weapons needed to end the cycle. And far from them all, Evatra sets off on her...

The title of this short book is taken from the encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), issued by Pope Saint John XXIII on Holy Thursday, April 11, 1963. In it he said, ‘Every believer in this world of ours must be a spark of light’. In 2007 after attending a prayer group and a number of conferences the author was touched by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) and experienced new impetus in his faith. However, heeding the advice in St Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: ‘test all things’ (1 Th 5:21) he embarked on a search to discover whether CCR was merely the ...

It was the heady days of the late 1970’s and marijuana smuggling from Colombia to South Florida was at its pinnacle. The War on Drugs was in its infancy and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale was the prime entry point for the smugglers. Through the early to mid 1970’s, there had been an evolution of smuggling organizations from Donald Steinberg to Black Tuna to the Whittington Brothers to “Big Ed” Hindelang to Joe Pegg. Known affectionately as Pegleg, Joe Pegg had grown his empire into a 50 boat armada with hundreds of employees. The Broward County authorities had heard rumors on the...

A simple quest could change the world forever With his last quest wrapped up, Liam set his sights on helping Sivelle free Shyora from her torment. It’s never just one quest though, and a domino-effect spreads before him, one that leads to how breachers are made, and, more importantly, why. Liam has to decide between the lesser of two evils. On one side is a powerful woman who wants everyone without magic to serve those who do. On the other side is the man who brought him back to life, the wizard who believes segregation is what’s best for Stradus. Liam has to pick a side, but, as the ...

***B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree*** A dream reveals parallel worlds of darkness and light, sending Holly on a spiritual quest to save her soul. Reality becomes elusive as Holly grapples with middle age, loneliness, and regret after the sudden departure of Jack. She finds peace in an ethereal place of light. But is it marred by tragedy from a past life? And can she trust a protector lurking in darkness who promises unlimited power in return for an unthinkable sacrifice? As she sinks deeper into the depths of these realms, Holly must make a choice. Will she align with those in the light who once...

From #1 Amazon bestselling author, J.R. Rain, and New York Times bestselling author, H.P. Mallory, comes the “Dragon’s Birthright” trilogy of dragon shifter romances! THE GOOD DAUGHTER (Book 1) Five years ago, I was banished from my father’s kingdom even though I was his favorite of his three daughters once upon a time. Then my father lost his mind, and with no one else willing to take care of him, I took the responsibility upon myself. We’ve been running ever since. My two sisters, each queen of their own bordering territories, want ownership of my father’s lands, and they’ll...

The key may have been in his back pocket all along. Now that he can summon from them, it’s time for Liam to learn more about the Masters of Magic card that brought him back to life in another world. Where does one go to learn about magic playing cards? A comic book store, of course, which yields unexpected results. Not only does he find someone to teach him about the game, but it’s someone he has some history with. A steamy history. It isn’t all fun and magic card games though. Liam isn’t the only one eying his playing partner. Valko, one of the academy’s custodians, has a crush ...

Thank you for choosing this book and for your willingness to explore yoga more deeply. The Path of Light is the culmination of a lifetime of study, practice, and exploration by David Scott. His journey has taken him to the very roots of yoga, tracing its evolution from ancient traditions to its place in the modern world. This book has served as the foundation for both 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training programs, supporting countless students on their path to understanding and sharing this transformative practice. If you are already a teacher, leading a training program, or...

Me mudé al otro lado del país para ir a la Universidad Dogson y experimentar la vida real, no la existencia sobreprotegida que llevé durante el instituto bajo el control de mis padres ultrarreligiosos. Alcohol, fiestas, de todo... pero lo que nunca esperé fue sentir lo que siento por mi nuevo vecino de residencia, Jack. Nunca he tenido novia. Nunca me había importado. Entonces, ¿por qué este intimidante escalador miembro de una fraternidad se ha apoderado así de mí? Es el tipo de chico que me habría partido la cara en el instituto, pero en cambio, le encanta hacerle otras cosas. ...

In the dark, no one can see you scream... Josh Matthews is a typical guy in a typical world. A 'doer' and a 'dreamer,' doing more dreaming than doing. Until one night, when this lonesome web developer's dreams become nightmares... Now Josh must fight the fight of his life. People are dying, disappearing, dead in the streets as a black fluid pours from their withered physiques. And Josh, no matter what he does or where he goes, remains immune. It's time to stop this. It's time to find out why. It's time, to see what happens: When the lights go out...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Kylie’s move to Camden Falls didn’t go quite as she expected: now she's got two hunky men fighting for her affections, more culinary mishaps on her café's Oops Board, and ex in-laws who won’t leave her alone. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" And, of course, there's the latest murder that Kylie gets drawn into... When local real estate bigshot “Mean Mike” Pratt is found dead in his office, accusations fly from every other storefront—in no small part because he owned them! Kylie’s hairdresser, Susie, is ...

The Complete Christmas Series Included! She turned the family hotel into their town’s star attraction. Now somebody’s trying to destroy it. When Birgit Strauss and her two sisters inherit a beautiful authentic German hotel in the mountains of Washington State, the enterprising trio leave the family vineyard and switch grapes for guests – and they quickly transform the hotel into an unrivaled tourist hotspot. But things quickly take a sour turn. Haunted by a strange series of mysterious happenings and missing deliveries, Birgit begins to suspect that someone is out to sabotage them. ...

Welcome to The Berry Home: where the food is to-die-for! When Kylie's friend Jack is accused of murder, she must go the distance to uncover the real killer... Meanwhile Kylie's nemesis, Detective Gregson, appears to be joining forces with her BFF Zoey - but to what end? "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Zoey refuses to tell Kylie about Gregson's secret, leaving her to figure it out on her own. Meanwhile, the odds seem to be stacked against Kylie's friend Jack. He had every reason to want the horrible Gary dead - but then again, so did quite a few other people. Will Kylie ...

Corrected and updated edition - November 5, 2024 Previously published as Caught by the Pitcher: The steamy and hilarious new runaway bride sports romcom by Biki Ash The spicy and hilarious new runaway bride sports romcom with a hunky sports star, curvy girl, age gap, and guaranteed HEA ending. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Archer and Elle Kennedy! If a hunky baseball star offered to give you anything you desired, what would you ask for? Jenny Mom told me I should accept my boyfriend’s proposal and settle down, raise a family, have a good life. She didn’t say anything about him cheating ...

The epic conclusion is upon us. Togashi was chosen to champion Elasha’s kingdom by Sumara, the sun goddess, because she believed Togashi was nothing more than a weak, dying Asmir. He’s determined to prove Sumara wrong before the poison in his blood consumes his body, no matter the cost. All seemed lost. The foul sun goddess ordered her champion to destroy Stone Garden, the home city of the Drow, so her new kingdom could be built over it. Her resources are vast, and Sun Guard, home of the sun elves, quickly evolved into the largest, most powerful kingdom in the world. Not only that, but ...

When Tiffany and Rosie evacuate their cottage to temporarily stay at the Sunset House boarding house, they think this might be a fun adventure... ... but instead, they witness a murder on their first morning. Soon, the duo find themselves investigating a dangerous and deadly situation. Meanwhile, the catnapper attempts to strike again, and Tiff and Rosie must form unexpected alliances to keep Mariposans safe. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and ...

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?

In a war-torn European village, young Mary Harper holds fast to her faith as she supports her widowed mother and sister through humble means. On a frigid Christmas Eve, a selfless act of kindness—rescuing a struggling woman from the icy night—sets Mary on a path of unexpected trials. When a small opal stud, given as a token of gratitude, leads to her wrongful arrest for theft, Mary finds herself in a cold prison cell, clinging to her Bible and trusting in God’s unfailing promises. As her family searches for answers, a compassionate constable and a surprising reunion with her brother, ...

Sweet Mistakes and Second Chances Ava Walker never got her high school rom-com moment. Dealing with the loss of her mom, she stayed in the shadows, watching Tyler Donovan—the hot, popular guy with a heart of gold—from afar. Fast forward to her mid-20s, and Ava's ready to hit refresh on life. Step one: Master the art of gelato-making in Italy. Step two: Definitely not run into her high school crush. Oops. When Tyler mistakes her for her outgoing sister, Ava faces the ultimate dilemma: Come clean and watch him walk away? Or play along and finally get a taste of what could have been? ...