Virtual Reality Fantasy

Otherland. In many ways it is humankind's most stunning achievement: a private, multidimensional universe built over two generations by the greatest minds of the twenty-first century. But this most exclusive of places is also one of the world's best kept secrets, created and controlled by an organization made up of the world's most powerful and ruthless individuals, a private cartel known - to those who know of their existence at all - as The Grail Brotherhood.

He’s quiet. Creative. Craving something more. Then temptation walks into his office. Elias lives a quiet life—his books, his job, and a secret imagination he never dares share. But when Kyle, his new and dangerously attractive colleague, shows up… fantasy starts bleeding into reality. They’re complete opposites. Elias is careful, shy, and guarded. Kyle is confident, teasing, and totally off-limits. One snowstorm. One unexpected night. And everything changes. But Elias isn’t sure if he’s chasing something real—or running headfirst into heartbreak. 💬 "Elias’s Fantasies" is ...

He survived the end of his kind. Now, can this Bigfoot, the last Riftwalker, survive the horrors of human warfare and a collapsing universe to save all existence? Plunged into a symbiotic interface with an ancient Machine Intelligence, the being known as the Riftwalker is tasked with a mission of cosmic importance: reweave the shattered dimensional tapestry and restore balance before all realities unravel. His first terrifying destination in The Shattered Front is Earth, specifically the blood-soaked mud and unimaginable carnage of WWI's Western Front. Here, amidst the "energetic and ...

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.

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 ...

Embark on an Enchanting Adventure with 'The Legend of Wataniki' Children's books have a remarkable ability to ignite the imagination, transport readers to captivating worlds, and impart valuable life lessons. "The Legend of Wataniki" is a delightful tale that does just that, inviting young readers on a whimsical journey filled with courage, cherished relationships, and a profound sense of wonder. In this enchanting story, you'll follow the footsteps of the young heroes as they navigate through extraordinary circumstances, discovering the power of bravery and the importance of cherishing the...

Dustin Furlong's a well-respected pillar of the community and a loving father and husband. However, there's another side of his mind he keeps hidden from the ones he loves—a dark side that exists in complete contrast to the peace and tranquility he craves. In this dark side, he fantasizes about making love to women, making them moan, and then snuffing the life out of them. It's a murderous affair but one that only happens in his mind. Things change when he hears that two young women have been found dead—and right where his most recent murderous romp had happened in his dream the night ...

Welcome to the world of nude manifestation…as in literally making your wildest and craziest nude-themed realities become a reality! I’m here to help you because I’ve done it all. Not only am I an ardent nudist, I am also an ardent student of the law of assumption as taught by people like Neville Goddard. Your thoughts really do manifest your reality, and what you believe is what will come to pass. Put the two together, and let me just say, if you think and then believe that you can enjoy your most wild naked experiences that you’ve always dreamt of in your mind…you can! From ...

Toad’s Terrible, No-Good, Very Excellent Adventure (How Not to Quest Properly) What happens when an imp with the self-preservation instincts of a sock in a tornado, a wizard who can’t stop turning things into chickens, a ghost rabbit with a talent for bad decisions, and a knight-turned-frog who just wants some peace get tangled in a fate-woven disaster? Well… this. Toad, an imp with a talent for absolutely the wrong kind of mischief, has been "banished" (read: promoted) to the Mortal Realm. Osric, a wizard desperately trying to master magic without creating more poultry, has somehow ...

In this collection are volumes four through seven of the Crucible Shard, the completed LitRPG adventure that mixes fantasy, gaming, and humor in an often brutal combination.

Time is running out as the quest to locate the elusive Immortafices continues. With each successive discovery Adam and Odaro draw closer to unraveling secrets from the De Danann's shrouded past and make startling discoveries in the land they only thought they knew. As they desperately search to save the world from destruction Lyra struggles with the changes happening within her twin sister Eryn and faces a new, deadly threat led by an old adversary bent on killing them both. Deception and thirst for power molds Visions and Realities into a truly unforgettable story. This fourth volume of ...

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 ...

The Hourglass War – An Epic Fantasy of Time, Fate, and War Time is broken. And only one man can fix it—or destroy it forever. Gadolin Alaric was never meant to be a hero. A gifted clockmaker’s apprentice, he spent his days repairing the delicate gears of timepieces—until the day time itself shattered. When the legendary Hourglass of Eternity is destroyed, reality begins to unravel, and echoes of the past and future collide in a war unlike any before. Hunted by the mysterious Ebon Circle, pursued by shadowy figures that exist outside of time, and burdened with a power he never asked ...

Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side. Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems.

Instead of enjoying the game, I found myself trapped inside my character's dead body. Now the only way I can save myself is by procuring the Scroll of Rebirth. The problem is my chances of getting it are slim. I'm an undead: an outlaw with no friends, only fickle allies and plenty of enemies. Who are only waiting for their chance to strike. My undead hangman character has to tread a razor's edge, with only the support of his fellow players preventing his imminent plunge into the abyss. But are they who they claim they are?

T-Rex? Check. Terror birds? Check. They all want to kill you? Check. Corter Laurence beat the odds to get selected as a contestant for Darwin's Quest, the most popular reality show in the galaxy. All he has to do is outlast his other 15 castmates and the money and fame will be his. Darwin's Quest is not for the faint-hearted, though. The show is beset with dangers, both natural and man-made, and the winner truly is the "Ultimate Survivor." Although each season is a little different and has its own theme, initially, the show proceeds as can be expected. Contestants are eliminated, and the ...

In Crestview, the line between nightmare and reality is as thin as a whisper in the dark. Step into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, the familiar becomes foreign, and the line between the living and the dead is blurred. In this chilling tale, Abel and Andy, a father and son, find themselves at the center of a mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their existence. As they navigate the shadowy corners of their once-peaceful community, they uncover secrets that have lain dormant for years, waiting to be resurrected. The old Simpson house looms over the community...

The book with colored illustrations tells the story of Bob – the youngest student of the secret Institute of Reality. He becomes a super detective because he can see, hear, and feel what is inaccessible to anyone else. He can move to the future and the past. He sees how all people and events are controlled... And he also gains access to a reality hidden from everyone else... Together with the special services agent Richards, he solves the most complicated cases.

Bullied at school and home, Ash finds respite from his unhappy life in virtual reality games. One night, he spends his meager savings to help a stranger, who thanks him with a copy of an old fantasy game called The Glass Realm. While exploring the game, Ash meets a seemingly humble shopkeeper named Ruby. But from the start, Ruby seems different than the other townsfolk-especially when she and Ash stumble across an in-game quest designed not for the player, but for Ruby to solve.

The journey comes full circle as Sins of Our Father picks up from the harrowing ending of Tower of Phantoms. Clain, haunted by the traumatic events that tore his life apart, now finds himself facing enemies more terrifying than ever before. The Illuminairies, an enigmatic and powerful force, make their presence known, setting the stage for a chilling confrontation in the depths of an abandoned shopping mall. As Clain navigates a world steeped in shadows and danger, Synric's path leads him to the terrifying and sinister nightclub Nis where dark secrets lurk and demons thrive. Every corner ...