Virtual Reality Game

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.

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 ...

The countdown has begun—and the Gate won’t wait. With four of five Ascension Pillars now active, the Obelisk charge hits 88%—and reality starts to unravel. Null Fog fractures spiral across the globe. Gravity glitches. Time stutters. Cross-Shard Synchronization is coming in 48 hours… and there’s no guarantee Earth survives it. Alec West—battle-scarred Nodebearer and reluctant leader of Bastion’s elite Team Alpha—must cross the Sahara Exclusion Zone to secure the final Pillar. But Harbinger champion Darius Kane is already there. And the Gate won’t open for both. What begins ...

Jax thought he was done with video games after barely escaping the chaos of Battle Royale. But when a new glitch pulls him into Spartan Arena, he’s thrust into a futuristic combat simulator where survival isn’t guaranteed, and teamwork is the only way out. Thrown into intense matches of Capture the Flag, Oddball, Team Slayer, and Firefight, Jax must quickly adapt to the fast-paced world of the arena. Armed with high-tech gear and joined by a team of elite warriors—including the sharp-shooting Ace, grenade-loving Kai, and his returning ally Skye—Jax must face relentless challenges ...

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.

Step into a fully immersive, high-stakes world where fantasy, technology, and forbidden desire collide. This complete volume brings together all twelve parts of the Wings of the Fallen Harem saga — the epic LitRPG series that has captivated readers around the world. Follow Jacob, better known as Helgi inside the VeeAre Deck, as he rises from anonymous player to mythic warrior, forging bonds with fierce Valkyrie, unlocking the Wings Crystal, and leading a rebellion against the Sorceress who holds the realm’s fate in her grip. Packed with brutal battles, immersive virtual worlds, ...

Colene does not know what to think of the stranger she has rescued. Darius tells her he has traveled from "his reality" to find her. In proving to Colene that other worlds do exist, he uses up the power of the artifact that would allow them to travel back to his universe.

You've probably heard that the metaverse—a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere—is the next big thing in technology. What is it? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every other area of life.

Is it possible to create a digital world indistinguishable from reality? No longer a Matrix-like idea from science fiction and fantasy authors, many academic scientists and philosophers now theorize that we already live trapped within a computer simulation created by an advanced species or ourselves in the future. In Creating Plato’s Cave, Dr. Mark Bowles argues that analyzing the history of our earliest video games, from the 1960s to today’s latest virtual reality simulations, is the first step in understanding humanity’s potential to create a new reality. After the author presents ...

We thought the pyramid was ancient code. We were wrong. Beneath the burning sands, Zarya and I descend into the heart of the Builder sanctum—a maze of illusions, living AI, and memories that refuse to stay buried. Each chamber tests us, fractures us, and forces us to confront the parts of ourselves we’d rather leave behind. I face the man I could’ve become. Zarya battles the flame she once served. Together, we survive trials of blade, will, and truth. But even survival has a cost. In the Ambrosia Chambers, desire ignites between us—tangled in memory, prophecy, and a sanctuary that ...

Lokiia seeks all of the crystals. In the meantime she's creating a harem of her own, a Reverse Harem. Joined by the Valkyrie Mist, she aims to take the Valkyrie Harem for her own. 18+ Only Pictures at the End of the Book

Lokiia is back and with her her Valkyrie. 18+ Bonus Content at the End of the Book with some extra-bonus pictures for the 20th Part celebration!

Composed from exhaustive research and hundreds of personal interviews, the Stay Awhile and Listen series divulges the fated meeting that brought the two Blizzards together, the clashes that tore them apart, and their transformation from grassroots democracy to corporate empire. At the center of it all - Diablo, a hack-and-slash adventure through the darkest recesses of Hell that changed online gaming forever.

What if your entire life was a simulation designed by sinister forces? Urban warfare erupts in my living room, and I'm fighting for my life against AI gangsters. But this is no ordinary video game—it's a deadly conspiracy that runs deeper than I ever imagined. _Can I unravel the truth before it's game over?_ Glitches in the system reveal a terrifying reality: I'm not alone in this digital nightmare. Together, we must overthrow our creators and reclaim our humanity. __But in a world where nothing is as it seems, who can I really trust?__ "HUMAN HAWK" is the first book in the "REALITY ...

THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, BLADE & UNDERWORLD, anyone? A Riveting Dark Fantasy Continuation by New York Times, USA TODAY and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett. Prepare for an enthralling sequel with the latest installment in the Reflection series. Immerse yourself in a world of chaos, intrigue, and unbreakable bonds as Beth Jasper navigates the tumultuous landscape of Papilio. Beth, a rare female warrior Reflective, has escaped the brutality of Sector One only to find her home world in turmoil, thanks to Reflective Ryan. Flesh trade has ravaged the female Reflectives, ...

The first in the series from a female's perspective. Lokiia the former General of the Sorceress seeks the crystals. First, she must try out her three Generals and create a Reverse Harem for herself. BONUS 18+ Content at the end of the book.

Welcome to a journey that transcends the boundaries of imagination and ventures into the realms of the Metaverse. In these pages, we embark on an exploration of a digital landscape that goes far beyond mere gaming, unveiling a tapestry of possibilities that promise to reshape the very fabric of our industries. The concept of the Metaverse has moved beyond the confines of science fiction and gaming subcultures, becoming a beacon of innovation that touches every facet of our lives. As industries undergo a metamorphosis, driven by advancements in technology and a collective imagination that ...

The desert never forgets—and neither do I. They said the pyramid was lost. That no one could survive the Serpent Sands. But when Zarya Talien reappeared in my life, sword flashing and eyes blazing with secrets, I knew I’d follow her into any hell. Now we’re neck-deep in cursed dunes, cryptic glyphs, and whispers of a crystal that could change the fate of the world—and mine. I’ve stolen treasures, toppled empires, and outwitted death more times than I can count. But nothing prepared me for her… or for what stirs beneath the sand. The deeper we go, the clearer it becomes—this ...

A game of life and death... Trapped in the game by a glitch or by other nefarious means, these characters must play their way out or lose their lives in the process. Fight alongside them and try to hold on during this adrenaline-filled ride. Featuring stories by Lincoln Reed, Rose McClary, Chris Lilienthal, Douglas Allen Gohl, Gray Stanback, and J.E. Feldman.

In the aftermath of the Sorceress’s fall, a new warrior rises. Rowan, a bold Level 40 player, embarks on a high-stakes quest to claim the legendary Crown Crystal—one of the five ancient artifacts now scattered across the game. But when he joins forces with Lokiia, a mysterious crimson-cloaked warrior who claims to have turned against the Sorceress, their path becomes one of blood, passion, and buried secrets. As the two battle corrupted guardians and rival players, their bond deepens. Yet in a world where every alliance is a gamble and every lover may be your last, trust is the most ...