Virtual Light

San Francisco in the nearish future. Ex-cop Berry Rydell's lost one job he didn't much like and landed another he likes even less. Some sunglasses—actually high-end kit infused with super-sensitive data—were stolen from a courier, and a man named Warbaby's been charged with retrieving them. And Warbaby needs Rydell's help. But, with SFPD Homicide involved, an abandoned bridge populated by freaks and misfits, and some weirdness involving the Republic of Desire and a 'Death Star', it's turning out to be a very strange and dangerous scene indeed . . .

I moved across the country to go to Dogson University to experience real life, not the sheltered existence I led through high school under the thumbs of my ultra-religious parents. Drinking, partying, the works… but what I never expected was to feel the way I do about my new dorm neighbor, Jack. I’ve never had a girlfriend before. Never even cared. So why is it this intimidating frat-boy rock climber has gotten such a hold of me? He’s the kind of guy who would’ve kicked my ass in high school, but instead, he loves doing something else to it. It’s all just for fun, but how can we ...

Colin Laney is here looking for work. He is an intuitive fisher for patterns of information. But Laney knows how to sift for the dangerous bits. Which makes him useful - to certain people. Chia McKenzie is here on a rescue mission. Her idol is the singer Rez, of the band Lo,Rez. When the Seattle chapter of the Lo,Rez fan club decided that he might be in trouble in Tokyo, they sent Chia to check it out. Rei Toei is the idoru - the beautiful, entirely virtual media star adored by all Japan. Rez has declared that he will marry her. This is the rumor that has brought Chia to Tokyo.

Rydell is on his way back to near-future San Francisco. His job has him convinced that his career is going nowhere, but his friend Laney, phoning from Tokyo, says there's more interesting work for him in Northern California. And there is, although it will eventually involve his former girlfriend, a Taoist assassin, the secrets Laney has been hacking out of the depths of DatAmerica, the CEO of the PR firm that secretly runs the world and the apocalyptic technological transformation of, well, everything.

You look so peaceful in your sleep. You’re my obsession, my salvation and my destruction as I will be yours. You’re the reason I breathe, the reason I kill. I love you so much that I’ll kill everyone who has ever hurt you, anyone who will ever touch you again, darling. I used to think villains only existed in books. That was before I married one. Before the bruises. The excuses. The way I learned to hide the truth between sentences. And before the notes started appearing. I call him Butterfly Man. The stalker who exists in the spaces between my breaths, the corners of my vision, the ...

A Monster Girls & Dungeons LitRPG He inherited a Dungeon Core. Now he has to survive it… When Cade inherits his eccentric uncle’s storage unit, he expected junk. What he finds is a glowing crystal pulsing with arcane energy—a Dungeon Core, tethered to a collapsing realm of magic, monsters, and power. The moment he touches it, Cade becomes its new Keeper—teleported into a dying dungeon on the brink of destruction. Now, he must: Rebuild the core’s mana flow Survive invaders and greedy adventurers And bond with the monster girls who power the entire system Because in this world, ...

From the Author of Wonder of Light comes the story of Tyler and Sabrina, in this spinoff sequel. This story is faith-based romance. Profanity has been censored. Love scenes are tame. There are scenes of violence, although nothing overly graphic. Please be sure to leave an honest review. Tyler For four years, I’ve longed for Sabrina Lucero, the intelligent and beautiful Latina whom is best friends with the angel that married my closest friend. I’ve been away with the Army all of this time, but now that I’m back, I intend to see what happens between Sabrina and me. Does she still think ...

Every natural man is born in spiritual darkness into this world of darkness, and a victim under the power of wicked forces of darkness. Light, true light, is the only answer to darkness, its powers, forces, and effects. In this unique book, 'The Light,' the author uncovers and presents the Light, the true light, which Darkness can never conquer, and has not been able to comprehend. The reader will in this book come to clearly see: The spiritual or real meaning of Light and Darkness, The Departments and Contents of the Light, The Light at work, The spiritual meaning of the Night and the Day,...

Trained to be a villain, Ariandelle Meredova of Blackthorn Keep faked her death to escape her powerful family and pursue her true passion—brewing magical teas in the remote city of Brimstead. But peace doesn’t last forever. Lucian Storm, a determined ex-knight, arrives to hunt down the missing sorceress. At first, he doesn’t realize the charming tea witch serving him chamomile with a smile is the very woman he’s been chasing; the Ari he knows now conflicts with the woman he thought he knew in the past. As feelings bloom and old threats return, Ari must decide: will she run again or ...

A love so deep and unexpected, it hurts in all the right ways. I’m Cassandra Burke. Scientist. Scholar. Human outsider invited to the ancient Vampire city of Nivara to decipher ancient manuscripts. Lumière—my creation—lets vampires walk in the sun. But not everyone thinks that’s a good thing. Some call it freedom. Others call it a betrayal. Vampires are divided—those who crave the light, and those who worship the dark. Now cultists are rising. And the Ancients—banished monsters from a forgotten age—are stirring in their prison beneath Shadowkeep. Oh, and there’s one more ...

I was asleep when the world burned. Zain Stone is a rising star at tech giant Thanatos Industries, developing the technology to stop death. But when the building comes under attack, he risks life and limb to protect his research. When he wakes in a cryo chamber, twenty years into the future, everything has changed. The world, which once valued technology so much, has come to despise it. And the girl who woke him up–the beautiful Amy, with strawberry blonde hair and a sweet disposition–might be a cyborg he designed himself. Soon, Zain finds that it’s not just that he needs to survive ...

Two best friends. One ancient book. Countless adventures. Naomi Williams, a bright and determined girl with an unshakable faith, and Luke Miller, her adventurous yet skeptical best friend, are just ordinary 11-year-olds living in the quiet town of Everbrook, MI—or so they think. But when they stumble upon a mysterious glowing book hidden in an abandoned chapel, their lives are thrown into an epic adventure they never expected. The book, The Chronicles of Light, holds the stories of legendary Christian heroes throughout history—yet many of its pages are blank. Why? Because Naomi and Luke...

Inside these pages, you'll discover the simple, exciting, and revealing of Jesus Christ. The Book of Revelation is the last book of the Bible, written by the Apostle John. It is a powerful, symbolic vision that reveals Jesus Christ as the victorious King who is bringing His Kingdom to earth in fullness. From a Kingdom Theology perspective, Revelation is not just about future doom but about the unstoppable advance of God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Revelation is not a book to fear. It is a book of hope, courage, and victory. It shows us that no matter what happens in the world, ...

When 22-year-old dancer Miles stumbles into a quirky summer theatre looking for work, he expects odd costumes and backstage chaos-not a life-changing love story. Taking a background role in a struggling dance production, he’s thrust into a world of intense rehearsals, glitter-covered egos, and a misfit cast that slowly becomes something like family. Cade, the dazzling lead dancer, is everything Miles isn’t-experienced, adored, untouchable. But beneath the spotlight, Cade hides the weight of past wounds and the crushing expectations of always having to lead. As rehearsals heat up, so ...

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

Kennedy Segal travels to Reykjavik, Iceland for a once in a lifetime business trip to sign a multi-million dollar deal for Segal Holdings, her older brother’s billion-dollar construction management company. The first night she’s there, she meets an alluring woman only known as Marella, who tempts Kennedy in ways she has never been tempted before. What should have been a one-night stand, becomes more because Marella is also Svana Landvik, former European pop star who left it all behind to run one of the biggest breweries on Iceland. Kennedy’s mistake with Svana may ruin everything she ...

Lina had always been content with her simple life as a baker in the quaint town of Rindlefern, where magic was a part of everyday life. That is, until her magical oven crystal shatters and she finds herself in need of a replacement enchantment. In a desperate attempt to fix it, she accidentally summons Cael, a retired hero bound by magic to answer any call for help. Lina is determined to handle the situation on her own, but Cael's presence proves to be more of a help than she thought, with his surprisingly good baking skills. With flour in his hair and a brooding demeanor, he is the last ...

New Town. New Café. Deadly Secrets. Tiffany Black was ready for a fresh start—quaint small-town life, a cozy café, and days filled with cupcakes, coffee, and zero drama. But from the moment she and her best friend, Rosie, open their bakery, things start to go horribly wrong. First, someone sabotages the café, determined to shut them down before they even get started. Then, a murder rocks the town—and all signs point to someone who’s a little too close for comfort. Who is trying to destroy Tiffany's dream? Who wanted the victim dead? And how long before the killer strikes again? As ...

Racism is not only a global crisis—it’s a wound festering within the heart of the Muslim world. While Islam champions equality and brotherhood, many Muslim societies continue to grapple with deeply rooted anti-Black biases, both inherited from pre-Islamic customs and shaped by colonial legacies. In Shadows Within the Ummah, Muhammad Abdelwahid offers a bold and necessary examination of this painful contradiction. Through Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic teachings, historical insights, and real-life testimonies, this book exposes the realities of anti-Black racism across cultures—from ...

< [Necromancer - Level 1] > They were lying to us. The adventurer guild, the royals, the hexamists. All liars, Jay thought, trailing his finger over a skull. From the eye-sockets of an empty skull, a pair of floating beady eyes glanced up at him, waiting for his command. Jay pointed into the forest. “Hunt.” *** In a village blanketed in shadows, Jay seeks escape from his mundane life as a butcher. Desperate for adventure, he braves a treacherous path to the local Adventurer's Guild, hoping to discover his true calling. But fate intervenes, as it always does. With newfound abilities and ...