Virtual Worlds

The book of Revelation says that half of the world’s population is going to be wiped out. At current numbers, that means three or four billion people will die. Imagine most of the world’s great cities destroyed, their shiny skyscrapers reduced to piles of smouldering rubble. And all this happens in the book of Revelation before we even get to the battle of Armageddon. Before that, Revelation says there is going to be a one-world government headed by Antichrist. No one will be able to buy or sell without having the ‘mark of the beast’ (666) on their right hand or forehead. Those who ...

Samuel Light and Jimbo are so different from each other in many ways, But they have formed a lifelong bond that few brothers do. On a whim the two decide to solve the puzzle of the Shasta Mountain, rumored to have secret entrances, One of which opens to a path inside our planet. What starts off as a whim, a fancy, becomes yet another Do or die adventure that if they don’t get it together And fast…they could die a horrible death…. In a world where nature and fantasy have run wild! In this, the concluding book of the trilogy, the two Men are finally facing a predator worse than any ...

A violent storm has raged, nearly devastating what little resources Garret Witmer and his group have managed to acquire. Now, the group faces an even greater threat; impending evil lurks in their midst, threatening to destroy their way of life. Austin and his cohorts want what Garrett has and are willing to do anything necessary to take it from him. Garrett will have to face the evil, using his limited resources and hard-fought skills. The threat of famine is real. Can Garrett not only face this difficult task, but also rise to the bigger challenge – keep everyone out of harm’s way?

In the distant future, an ancient evil awaits the world. The apocalypse had come close to wiping humanity from the face of the Earth. Technology had been destroyed and chaos had ruled unchecked. But then the mysterious and god-like Traveller had appeared. He'd founded the forbidden Time Temple and had restored order to the world. Then over the next three centuries, he'd carefully reintroduced technology allowing civilization to rise from the ashes. He'd also given the Temple’s reclusive priests and Time-Wardens certain prophecies. A thousand years later another catastrophe is nigh; except...

Most CEOs, HR leaders, and others have been led to believe that controlling health benefits costs isn't possible. The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream shows how this just isn't true. It's an inside look into how public and private employers and unions across the U.S. are reducing their spending by 20% or more, while improving care quality and access, by taking control of the purchasing process, aligning economic incentives, and applying simple, practical, and proven approaches. The book opens the door to learning from these top performing benefits purchasers. It's built on the ...

This book has all new content for your next trip, with Kids of any age, to Walt Disney World. Anthony & Brittany are Frequent Disney Vacationers. They have done countless hours of research before each trip, and wanted to compile the best tips, information, and strategies for surviving your family’s next Disney Vacation, with your kids. This books is full of first hand knowledge and tips from actual experiences in the park, you can’t learn without being there. This book will put your mind at ease, and help you prep for this big family adventure.

Hatred sent me into his arms. I don't have a problem with Dragons or even Dragon Kings. The last Dragon King of Vix left my people alone, and that's all I want from one of them. He died at the hands of his goddess, and his throne has sat empty for several months, leaving the Kingdom of Vix to floundered. Crime has grown rampant in the crown city of Nuri, gangs freely roaming the streets, and the courtiers have taken over the castle. My king, the Great Luh of the Ricarri, has delighted in the chaos. But now, word has come that a young Dragon has won the crown. He has a rough task ahead of ...

Iron Cross – D-Day!The war escalates in Tom Zola’s explosive alternate history series! Summer 1944. As Allied forces prepare to storm the beaches of Normandy, Lieutenant Engelmann and his men brace for the battle of their lives. With hastily rebuilt tanks and green recruits, the 9th Company must face an overwhelming enemy. Torn between duty, doubt, and survival, they soon realize that the true war isn’t just fought with bullets—but within themselves. Will their brotherhood be enough to withstand the onslaught? Tom Zola, a former German Army sergeant, delivers a gritty and action-...

Will secrets from their youth make two friends enemies? Growing up in 1930s Germany, two boys, one Catholic and one Jewish, become close friends as they try for a place on the German ski team for the 1936 Winter Olympics. But as Hitler's repression increases, their lives are forever changed. When war comes, will they help each other during their darkest hours, or will hatred prevail? From the idyllic surroundings of the Bavarian Alps to the vastness of Russia and the beauty of Lake Maggiore in Italy, a tale of families torn apart by war and its aftermath, but also a novel about the ...

Following Ragnarok, we are struggling to adapt to the many changes across the earth. All manners of horrors have been unleashed upon humanity due to the collapsing afterlife. Many events are set in motion and I must figure out how to protect the humans, as well as my people from humans. Political divisions enflame the frayed peace. Humanity is on the knife's edge of war with the immortals. Despite the many ways they undermine me, it seems to fall to me to keep the peace and defend the ignorant masses from their own stupidity, while fighting greater forces at work on earth. Ultimately, I am ...

'Even death couldn't hold him back...' From his wonderful and lively home village, Adam Murdock's life abruptly changed as he became a prisoner of war after the Cyrus Kingdom invaded his homeland, Bushel. His hopefulness to save his loved ones convinced him to join the militia offering promises of freedom for his family. Years later and a war between the Cyrus Kingdom and an equally formidable force erupts. The loving and caring husband and father face the adverse prospect of his own death. Unfolding over a single moment; Something bloomed. Something not even death can hope to destroy — "...

Who knew that escaping reality might just be the way we destroy it? Will Robin does what no one should: pluck microchips from people’s heads. In an age where AI has been fully integrated with human life, Will clearly sees what everyone else doesn’t; that it’s a ploy for control and power. What started out as using his skill to exercise his own free will quickly became a passion and a mission to free the world around him. Even if it’s just one pluck at a time. When the government gets wind of this, they target Will, and it sets off a cascade of events that threatens to take the one ...

In this book Dr. Richheimer describes an optimistic view of reality that he calls the spiritual worldview. This view challenges traditional materialism, which posits that physical matter is the fundamental reality. Instead, it suggests that consciousness is the fundamental and ubiquitous feature of reality. It requires us to fundamentally rethink both cosmology and physics and it explains the counterintuitive aspects of both quantum theory that says that we actively participate in the shaping of reality, and relativity theory that says that the flow of time is an illusion. It offers a ...

This fully illustrated book examines human encounters with aliens. With an open-minded approach, a number of high profile abductions are discussed in an attempt to address the question as to whether such phenomena are real or imagined.

"Soldier in Another World" is an action-packed LitRPG adventure that follows John, a former Navy SEAL, as he's suddenly transported to the fantastical realm of Helios. In this game-like world of magic and monsters, John must adapt his military skills to survive and thrive. Partnered with Ginger, a feisty and skilled rogue, John navigates the challenges of this new reality. From bustling adventure outposts to treacherous dungeons, they face deadly creatures, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the mysteries of Helios. As John and Ginger level up their abilities and forge a powerful alliance...

Blake Brady is gruff and irresistibly chiseled, with a just-right enough amount of salt in his hair to make me swoon. He’s a talented restaurateur and devoted dad to his daughter. In other words, he’s the only man who has ever tempted my confirmed bachelorette status. Then I find out Blake’s business is in crisis, thanks to the embezzling accountant I recommended when I walked away from him three years ago. He says my skills with a spreadsheet makes me the only person he trusts to turn his restaurant around. Heaven help me, because I can’t say no to his gorgeous, weary eyes. His ...

Embrace Your Energy. Focus Your Fire. Thrive as an ENFP. Are you an ENFP who feels pulled in a thousand directions at once—brimming with passion, ideas, and curiosity, but unsure how to harness it all into a life of true meaning? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You’re a Campaigner personality: spontaneous, visionary, deeply emotional, and endlessly inspired. How to Navigate the World as an ENFP is your go-to guide for unlocking your full potential while staying grounded, focused, and fulfilled. Whether you're navigating your career, building deeper relationships, or ...

An imaginative fantasy novel that follows Alex, an ordinary retail manager suddenly transported to a magical realm where his organizational skills become extraordinary powers. In this game-like world of Helios, Alex must navigate fantastical challenges, level up his abilities, and build a new life while managing an adventurer's outpost. As Alex adapts to his new reality, he discovers that his talent for inventory management, customer service, and problem-solving are more valuable than he ever imagined. With each task he completes, he gains new abilities and insights. Filled with humor, ...

A lost wartime message. A billionaire haunted by legacy. A rookie PI with everything to prove. Struggling investigator Jadene Bowman is handed the case of a lifetime—a cryptic World War II telegram sent from Kraków in 1945 that could upend a tech dynasty and reveal what history tried to erase. The job sounds simple: decode the message, find the truth—and keep it quiet. But Jadene uncovers something far darker: in the war’s final days, a military transport vanished in the fog of chaos. As she follows a trail long erased by silence, ruthless forces close in, willing to kill for what ...

Ancient secrets. Hidden danger. A lost masterpiece. Darwin Lacroix seeks a tranquil year in Paris guest lecturing at the esteemed École du Louvre, but fate has other plans. Beneath the museum's grandeur lie secrets of a murky past. A clandestine group formed in the Age of Enlightenment secretly controls the collections. During the wars, its unscrupulous curators conspired to squirrel away booty, cutting out the rightful owners. Billions in art: bought and sold for private gain. When French authorities pressure Darwin to expose the group’s dark agenda, he pushes back. But he soon ...