Five years travelling faster than light in a colony transport goes slower than you think, but the credits are worth it. Captain Ona and her crew are ready to collect a tidy sum for delivering the Flock to Paradise. On the cusp of seeding the colony they encounter a force that will forever change them. This is what happens when science collides with fantasy.Five years travelling faster than light in a colony transport goes slower than you think, but the credits are worth it.Captain Ona and her crew are ready to collect a tidy sum for delivering the Flock to Paradise. On the cusp of seeding the colony, they encounter a force that will forever change them. This is what happens when science collides with fantasy. This is a short story—flash fried for busy readers who want a tasty snack. Views: 514
"Sex?!" She couldn't do it. As a romance novelist, Lana couldn't add sex to her novels, even if it meant never being published again. Victor Davenport sees the beautiful, prim and proper lady and is intrigued. Even more so when she bursts into tears. Never a man to turn away a damsel in distress, he offers her a hanky - and then his services as a teacher...only for the sake of Lana's literary career though! But Victor finds himself more fascinated with the lovely Lana as he gets to know her... and he wants more than just a casual relationship with her. Unfortunately, Lana finds out that Victor owns the publishing company she works for. Was he with her only to improve the profits? Was their relationship a sham? Views: 514
October, 2042
An extinction-level asteroid, 213 Astraea, is cannonballing toward Earth. Collision, imminent. An international team of scientists is working around the clock to avert the cataclysm—few are optimistic. World governments are preparing for impact with deep earth bio-dome bunkers, but only a select few lottery winners will be saved.
Jack Mitchel, a thirty-two-year-old EMT living in a tiny studio apartment on the West Coast, isn’t one of those winners.
Still, there might be a way for him to survive Astraea: a slim chance, requiring a radical leap of faith. Through a connection at Osmark Technologies, Jack’s acquired a NexGenVR capsule and with it, a one-way ticket to the brand-new, ultra-immersive, fantasy-based VRMMORPG, Viridian Gate Online. Taking that leap of faith, though, means permanently trapping his mind in the game, killing his body in the process.
Worse, one in six die during the transition, and even if Jack beats the odds, he’ll have to navigate a fantastical world filled with vicious monsters, domineering AIs, and cutthroat players. And when Jack stumbles upon a secret conspiracy to sell off virtual real estate to the ultrawealthy—transforming V.G.O. into a new feudal dark age—the deadly creatures inhabiting Viridian Gate’s expansive dungeons will be the least of his concerns.
If Jack can’t game the system, he’s going to be trading in a quick death for a long, brutal one … Views: 514
Humancorp Incorporated is another wacky comedy adventure from author Andrew Stanek. Meet Sean. Sean is the worst employee in the whole world. After being fired, Sean can't find a job and enters a downward spiral. He becomes depressed, turns to drinking, and experiences thoughts of suicide and sociology professorship. Then, an idea dawns on him. He writes a letter addressed to "whoever runs the world" and asks for a job. The letter he gets back contains a job offer from a company he's never heard of before: Humancorp Incorporated. Homeopathic suicide pills, giraffe catapults, and the Mandatory Organization of Anarchists - all in Humancorp Incorporated.
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Jesse Ellsworth is just another girl who's mission was lost in translation. Her story isn't a complicated one, but that doesn't make it happy. We've all known of a girl like Jesse Ellsworth..“The Snake Riders of Spacemark Four” is the second thrilling adventure of the “Jenny In Space” series. This episode continues the heroic efforts of a 13-year-old named Jenny Thompson. In episode one, a mysterious housekeeper named Relli is hired to bring order to a household in chaos. Relli quickly becomes Jenny’s devoted friend, plus one more complication; she is able to predict the future. Relli reveals visions that change Jenny's life forever. "I see the name 'Jenny of Earth' emblazoned across the cosmos,” Relli tells Jenny. The Snake Riders of Spacemark Four is the first step in fulfilling Relli’s outlandish prophesy. While delivering water from Earth, Jenny and Born are kidnapped and held for a ransom of water, the most precious commodity in our area of the galaxy. While a hostage, Jenny forms a special bond with a creature that initially terrifies her. Naming him 'Grakar', Jenny and her battle snake fight ravenous Rachars on their way to saving the Treech race from extinction. Share in the laughter and friendships Jenny forms and the bond of respect she unconsciously forges between her and a worthy race of beings that live in the depths of Spacemark Four. Views: 513
Captain Mynta welcomes the scholar mage on board her ship—only to find out that her newest client is more than she bargained for. Ameyron wants to get closer to his subjects than any monster hunter would dare. Tensions rise between crew and passengers who question the captain’s leadership. But when danger lurks beneath the ocean waves, Mynta must discover who is the traitor before time runs out.Captain Mynta and her motley crew of monster hunters have fallen on hard times. To save her ship, she’s agreed to escort Mage Ameyron and his team of researchers to capture some of Seirenia’s deadliest monsters. To succeed, they’ll have to work together—but everyone on board has something to hide, and one has a secret that could doom them all.In episode one, “The Voyage Begins,” Captain Mynta welcomes the researcher mage on board her ship—only to find out that her newest client is more than she bargained for. Ameyron wants to get closer to his subjects than even a seasoned monster hunter would dare. Tensions rise between crew and passengers who question the captain’s leadership. But when a dangerous sea serpent lurks beneath the ocean waves, Mynta must discover which one of them is also a traitor before time runs out.Look for a new episode of adventure and romance on the high seas every month in this new epic fantasy serial. Views: 510
Melissa is excited about starting school. She has a new uniform and feels very grown up. But when the classroom door opens suddenly she wants to go home. But once the day begins she makes new friends and, best of all, meets Bumble, the Cry Bear, who lives in the comfy corner and soaks up all their tears.The Cry Bear tells of a child’s first day at school. Melissa is excited. She has been looking forward to starting Reception Class for a long time. She is wearing her new uniform and her very own lunch box. She feels very grown up. Then suddenly she doesn't want her Mummy to leave. She doesn't want to have to go into the classroom all by herself. She wants to go home.A little girl called Riana makes friends and soon Melissa has forgotten all about feeling sad. Riana seems to know everything about school. Melissa asks her about a curtained area at the back of the classroom through which she can see a large bear sitting on a comfy chair. Riana tells her that is the comfy corner. Melissa is none the wiser. Just before home time a naughty little boy called Trevor rips up a painting she has done to take home to Mummy. Melissa starts to cry. She is taken to the comfy corner to meet Bumble, the Cry Bear. Soon all her tears are gone. Views: 510
He's a sad, abandoned puppy from the dogs' home. But Doofus is no ordinary dog, as Clive and Holly soon discover. Can he really be a fearsome dog of ancient legend? And why is their village being invaded by frightening creatures from the past?"Every time he howls - something dies!"Doofus is a sad, black, abandoned puppy adopted from the dogs' home. But it soon becomes obvious to his new owner Holly and her animal-mad friend Clive that Doofus is no ordinary dog. Not only do his howls seem to cause dreadful things to happen - but then terrifying creatures from the past start to invade their village. How can Clive and Holly hold them back? And can Doofus really be a fearsome dog of ancient legend? Views: 510
BashSweet Savannah Mae hit me out of nowhere...or, I should say, I hit her—literally. My bike smashed right into her. Talk about a way to make a lasting impression. One look at her, and I swore I'd met an angel. She was the light to my dark that stirred up emotions I didn't think I possessed.In a blink, Savannah becomes everything to me. When I find out the truth she's hiding, it rocks my world. I'm the vice president of the Kings of Carnage MC—a spot I've earned. If any man thinks they can harm what's mine, they've got another thing coming.But, so do I, because Savannah isn't all she seems. No, my woman's an angel with a spine of steel. She doesn't need a knight in shining armor to save her. She needs a pair of wings to help her fly.-A Gritty MC romance with a brand new club, characters, and storyline.-Bash is a complete standalone that does not need any other books read prior.-Steamy romantic suspense full of action, alpha bad boys, and... Views: 509
Thrown out of a Lancaster bomber at twenty thousand feet without a parachute, Squadron Leader Peter Crighton-Biggie has just four and a half minutes of precious existence left.Thrown out of a Lancaster bomber at twenty thousand feet without a parachute, Squadron Leader Peter Crighton-Biggie has just four and a half minutes of precious existence left. What would go through YOUR mind? Includes 'Rescue', a bonus story of WW2. Views: 509
