Virtual Reality Fantasy

Neal Stephenson, "the hottest science fiction writer in America", takes science fiction to dazzling new levels. The Diamond Age is a stunning tale; set in 21st-century Shanghai, it is the story of what happens what a state-of-the-art interactive device falls into the hands of a street urchin named Nell. Her life, and the entire future of humanity, is about to be decoded and reprogrammed.

This collection contains the previously unreleased short Geo Gets Some VR Therapy, bringing Wes's adventures to a new hero! Wes is a bit of a Virtual Reality Junkie... ...but things are getting a tad bit confusing. Wes works at a high-tech startup, but what he really wants to do is work on the VR system he's been developing in his apartment. For a shy introvert like Wes, actually chatting up some of the gorgeous and entirely unobtainable women at his office is a virtual impossibility. Well, maybe not in Virtual Reality! After his college roommate sends him some special software updates, Wes...

Joe's body is failing him. In order to make his last weeks of life more palatable, he goes into full digital immersion. This new process will allow him to play in a virtual environment with a fake but healthy and strong virtual body. As soon as he steps into this new environment he meets his virtual assistant, an Evolving Intelligence (E.I.), who takes the form of someone close to him. But before Joe and Spooky can begin playing the game, they are both summoned to a reality where magic is real.

Refresh is an explosive, powerful short story about a near-future dystopia in which citizens can commodify every waking moment of their lives with computer-generated augmented reality. But this ubiquitous, game-changing technology can create dangerous consequences, especially for society’s most vulnerable people.

This new release features a free bonus book included for your enjoyment. The path to happiness is full of struggle and obstacles. How we handle those obstacles is what defines us as a person. James' life was no exception to this... James was home for college gearing up for what was supposed to be a normal family vacation. If college wasn't stressful enough, James was dealing with the emotions of discovering his true sexuality. A trip to the mountains seemed like the perfect escape from his life. Unfortunately for him, the trip would only complicate his life further. While taking a hike in ...

The author of The Internet of Things presents his latest book.

"This is no time for ease and comfort. Its time to dare and endure."Through years of trials, tribulations, and struggles, Earth 2.0 has become the shining beacon of hope for all measure of beings; travelers, scientists, and refugees alike, as they travel the stars in search of adventure or a new home. For the most part, these visitors add to the collective growth of the original colonists, introducing cultural variations, customs, and values and a fresh perspective on life. The colonies expand, families are formed and exploration opens new doors. However, not all visitors simply come in ...

🔥"THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, BLADE & UNDERWORLD, anyone?"🔥 🚨Limited time pricing - just .99 cents!🚨 Embark on an extraordinary journey with The Reflective, a groundbreaking interdimensional war saga by New York Times, USA TODAY and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett. 💬 Reader Quotes: "'...futuristic writing, hard characters, powerful. Draws you in and I couldn't stop reading." ~ Best is better "'A different kind of romance..." ~ StevenKellar "One of the best I've read in a very long time. Realism mixes with fantasy mixed with magic. Thank you for a phenomenal ...

Every player in Barliona has heard of the Gray Lands - the land of the dead. Few have managed to travel there and speak with the heroes and villains of old. And of this minuscule number, only one bard has managed to bring the souls of the dead back to the world of the living: the Bard of Shadow. Now, it is up to her to determine the future of her race. Shall the Biota race become full-fledged members of Barliona, or will they oppose all that lives?

Breanna never expected her ordinary life to take a turn into the extraordinary … On the cusp of a major career move, she steps through a door in Los Angeles – only to find herself on another planet in a different galaxy. Confronted by the impossible, she stumbles into Lemuria, the fabled Cloud City from a long-forgotten sci-fi series she adored. But this is no mere TV show … it’s real, and so are the dangers that lurk in the shadows of this ancient alien world. As she struggles to understand her place in this unfamiliar reality, she must navigate a world where wormholes are real, ...

You’ve read about dragons, mermaids, fairies, and witches. Now read about them in our modern world as they go on adventures to save the world, bring an extinct species back to life, and fall in love at the most inopportune times. These thirteen stories are guaranteed to entertain and spark emotion.

From the Bestselling Author P.S. Power, the Infected Adventure Continues! Being a prisoner is never fun, and it's even worse in isolation, in a special, very secret government facility. Denis Thomkins deserves his punishment, but now things are about to get serious. He's offered one more chance at life. The only catch? The man going to bat for him is the same one he tried to kill... The only way out for a bad man gone wrong is the hardest path to walk. The right one.

Would you survive a show like Naked and Afraid? What if the real dangers happened when the cameras were turned off? An awkward neophyte, without warning, is asked to go on a jungle TV reality show. He joins a group of survival experts made up of beautiful women and macho men. They have no food or clothing, and worst of all, they do everything possible to make him leave.. Yet, there are more terrifying threats than arrogant survivalists and a lack of food. At the end of the show, will anyone be left to extract? This clean fiction story is a mild satire of reality TV series, and is about ...

Imagine a well-functioning world of steel and machinery where true life is impossible and perfection is the only result. In this world there are no mistakes, no feelings, and no questions. Until Soul arrives. Soul, the only robot in Roboland who somehow has feelings, ventures out to reawaken all the other robots. With his “impossible” four-pawed-friend, Nova, they prove that everything is possible. What might look like a middle-grade sci-fi book about robots, is a heartfelt and humoristic parody on modern society. Any child, and adult, who has ever felt like they didn’t belong, will ...

Three Steamy Stories for One Low Price White Tiger Seduction Nik's once boring life had been flipped upside down over night. He left a successful and lucrative career to pursue his passion of photography. It was hard to resist the opportunity to be the assistant to Jean Pierre, a world-famous photographer. A trip to India to search for the mysterious white tiger was just the type of adventure Nik was missing in his life. In India, blood thirsty poachers have invaded the area and are willing to kill anyone that gets in their way, including foreign photographers. When Nik's group is ...

A Tale of Fantasy and Magic Rockwell believes his eight-year-old daughter Sydney has a very vivid imagination. She sees the mythical Fae: fairies, goblins, sprites, pixies, and other magical creatures. She sees them, talks about them, and plays with them, but every instance feels like a knife in Rockwell's gut. His daughter sees all the mythical creatures in the stories told to her by his late wife, Sarah, reminding him that Sarah is gone. These stories are folklore handed down through the generations and all that his daughter has to cling to of her mother. He has no idea how to help his ...

With new revelations, the amazing relationship Harper and Zara have formed threatens to end for good. Zara feels betrayed and insecure about Harper's actions and decides to take some time off. Her time off from all the drama back home turns thrilling when she encounters another werewolf, an intriguing rogue who calls himself Ethan. He is mysterious and seems to harbor a lot of secrets. Between Zara's growing bond with Ethan and the threat of rogues upon the pack, Harper finally starts to accept the role which he has been brought up for, that of the white alpha.

In the riveting third installment of the Beyond Reality's Edge series, Breanna faces her most perilous challenges yet … When a cunning enemy from her past threatens to plunge her fragile world into chaos, Breanna's courage is tested as never before. Another Gorum has found her and laid claim to her. But there is a debt attached to her life, for the life of the Gorum council member she killed – Xaltov. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy and monsters on her doorstep, she must outwit powerful foes and confront the ghosts of her darkest nightmares to save her team … and the man she loves....

A group of adventurers searching for a cure for comatose children find themselves trapped in a sequence of virtual worlds, the only opponents of a conspiracy of the rich to live forever in a dream. Now, they are forced to make an uneasy alliance with their only surviving former enemy against his treacherous sidekick Johnny Wulgaru, a serial killer with a chance to play God forever. Few science fiction sagas have achieved the level of critical acclaim - and best-selling popularity - as Tad Williams's Otherland novels.

Justin Miller presents the second book in the World Seed series. Join John Hulett as he continues his journey through the world of NeoLife, bringing his experiences and powers to play on Earth to aid against the coming storm. What exactly does the future hold for mankind?