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Jahr 2035. Das Spiel, das die Realität neu schrieb. Glory Lords: Arcane War ist nicht nur die immersivste VR, die je erschaffen wurde – es wird zur Welt selbst. Nationen zerfallen zu Ranglisten. Macht wird zum Gesetz. Und Spieler werden zu Göttern. Für die meisten ist es ein Spiel. Für Ethan Parker ist es das Ende von allem. In einer leichtsinnigen Nacht in Las Vegas, spielt er um das einzige Legendäre Artefakt, das existiert – den Stein des Ruhms. Er verliert. Und dieser eine Verlust kostet ihn seine Zukunft. Als das Spiel mit der Realität verschmilzt, steigt der Mann, der es gewinnt – Griffin Musk – zum Herrscher einer neuen Welt auf. Ethan, einst der #1-Spieler der Erde, wird allem beraubt. Seines Accounts. Seiner Macht. Seiner Freiheit. Gebrochen. Gequält. Verstoßen. Bis – er am Anfang aufwacht. Dieses Mal erinnert er sich an alles. Dieses Mal … spielt er, um zu gewinnen. Und dieses Mal – bricht das Spiel für ihn seine eigenen Regeln. Er erlangt, was niemand sonst auf der Welt besitzt: Ein privates Territorium. Ein System, auf das niemand zugreifen kann. Und die einzige wahre Legendäre Einheit, die existiert – einen Grünen Drachen, der sich mit ihm entwickelt, denkt und stärker wird. Kein Haustier. Keine Beschwörung. Eine Macht, die fähig ist, die Welt selbst neu zu schreiben. Während Ethan schneller aufsteigt als jeder andere in der Geschichte, wird die Welt auf ihn aufmerksam. Regierungen. Militärs. Konzerne. Verborgene Mächte im Dunkeln. Und Griffin Musk. Aber Ethan ist nicht nur auf Rache aus. Er ist hier, um sich die Zukunft zurückzuholen. Und dieses Mal – wird er nicht verlieren.

In "The Cosmic Redemption," we follow the extraordinary journey of Steven Stein, a mad scientist, whose relentless pursuit of knowledge leads him to a fate beyond imagination. The story unfolds in a gripping narrative that blurs the boundaries of science, religion, and morality.

There was a kingdom. It is called Trinitia, and ruled by a king. It has duchies governed by dukes. And criminals hunted down by hitmen. Hitmen are legal dwellers in this country. I mean, why wouldn't they be when their king is a psychopath too? He loves blood, of course he'll love those with the same feathers. Damian Stein was a hitman. The psycho hitman extraordinaire who mastered using all kinds of pistols and rifles. He's a top butcher too. I mean a top assassin who could use knives of various sizes too. But his life took an unexpected curve when Death saved him from the verge of end, sparing him at the altar of judgment at Purgatory. But Death wants the favor to be returned. It was then that Death decided to have Damian Stein as his executioner of evil. In exchange for Damian's services, Death promised to unveil his true destiny, and as he sifted through his path, his hidden past was sewn piece by piece. Is he really just a hitman? Or there's something more from his existence? Is that the reason why Death made him his trump card? This story is about blood, guns, and everything spice. It's all about jab, kill, survive or die. Be the villain or kill the villain. Find the villain or die. Will Damian survive or die?

Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany, 1948. In this alternate universe, where humanoid cats take the place of humans, Erich von Stein, a war veteran from the conflict with the USSR, leads an almost peaceful life in his hometown of Mainz. The trauma of war and the demons of the past have left their mark on him - his face never betrays a smile. Working as a train driver for Deutsche Bahn, he tries to find peace and meaning in the post-war reality. One day, however, he receives a call from his friend, who is currently working as a scientist at the Hanover University of Technology, which is conducting pioneering research on inter-dimensional technology. As it turns out, the University has lost contact with its inter-dimensional hub, Interpolis - a cyberpunk metropolis existing in another dimension, access to which is made possible by advanced technology. Erich agrees to help, due to his experience and knowledge of technology, and is sent on a mission to restore contact and find out what happened. Interpolis greets him with a dark atmosphere, where a powerful corporation, Void, casts a shadow over the city. Controlling every aspect of the residents' lives, Void holds the city in an iron grip, and social inequalities are commonplace. I, II, and III Class Implants divide society into the better and the worse, and access to technology is strictly controlled. In this dangerous world, Erich meets Greg, whom he saves from being beaten by Void's services, and Douglas McKeen, the head of Vectron, an organization fighting against Void. Together, they uncover the corporation's dark secrets, its ties to crime, and human experimentation. How will their further fate unfold? You will find out by reading this novel.

Until he crashlands on the Wynne Farm near St Anne, Alderney, Edmund Bolton will have insisted the most prudent thing about himself is his medical degree and his willingness to fight fascists. But of course it’s that island, and that farm – and that family. Aidan Wynne is tortured by the shame of others and tormented by a freedom he feels he can never possess. Until the handsome military doctor with far too much understanding and far too little self-preservation comes to turn his life on its head. The war makes fighters of all affected, but none so much as the lovers and those who must love quietly. Often, the fray has less to do with weaponry and bloodshed, and everything to do with keeping tame a passion that seeks to send the world up in flames without burning oneself up in the process. "Once more into the fray, into the last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day, live and die on this day." Fray is created by Li Walt, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Edwin Albern, bocah berusia tujuh tahun dipaksa oleh keluarganya berkeliling dunia hanya untuk melihat sisi gelap dari kehidupan manusia. Dunia yang dia tinggali ternyata lebih busuk dari pada yang dia kira, tempat di mana martabat manusia dan nilai kehidupan tidak dapat ditentukan. Kebahagiaan yang dia lihat selama ini seolah-olah hanya kebohongan yang dipamerkan. Pembunuhan, pembantaian, perbudakan dan kekejaman lainnya telah bocah itu saksikan dengan kedua matanya sendiri. Tidak ada tempat aman! Hak asasi manusia tidak lebih dari catatan yang kapan saja bisa diabaikan. Setiap kota yang dia kunjungi selalu ada manusia yang melakukan kejahatan semudah bernapas. Sejak berusia lima tahun dia sudah mengetahui bahwa keluarganya adalah mafia, mereka tidak lebih dari sekelompok penjahat. Karena Edwin yang kecil dan polos dipenuhi idealisme keadilan membuatnya menjaga jarak dengan keluarganya. Bahkan kematian orang tuanya beberapa bulan setelah dia mengetahui pekerjaan mereka tidak sedikit pun menyentuh hatinya. Tapi pandangan hidupnya berubah setelah upacara pemakaman. Kakaknya, anggota keluarganya yang tersisa menceritakan segala hal tentang keluarganya. Mereka mungkin dikenal sebagai mafia, tapi kenyataannya yang mereka lakukan adalah berbeda. Mereka melakukan pekerjaan demi melindungi tempat mereka. Sepotong kebohongan terungkap, tentang dua orang yang bermain peran bahkan rela menipu putranya sendiri. Setelah perjalanannya selesai, bocah kecil itu membuat keputusan, bahwa sekarang adalah gilirannya bermain peran.

"Cafra" is a dark fantasy light novel that revolves in the world of Philippine mythology. Monsters born from myths and human corruption destroy his world, Cafra is forced to leave behind a peaceful life and face evil threatening humanity from the shadows. Cafra uncovers a conflict between ancient cosmic beings, Sandipa, guardian of the sun, and Val’Zhemyr, a dark creature who wants to devour the Sun. Caught between gods and monsters, Cafra must grow stronger and decide how much of his humanity he is willing to sacrifice to stop a darkness that was never meant to exist.

In a divided city where power isn’t voted for but spoken into existence, a secret hierarchy rules from the shadows. At the top sits the Don — a figure as untouchable as a prime minister, chosen not by the people, but by a rare, overwhelming ability tied to a phrase so powerful it shapes reality itself. In this world, some people are born with abilities derived from famous phrases — short lines that carry immense symbolic meaning. A boy who inherits “Actions speak louder than words” can mute opponents’ powers unless they physically act. Another with “Time waits for no one” can accelerate or slow moments around him. These phrases define status, wealth, and survival. Two boys from the lowest district — reckless, ambitious, and tired of living powerless — discover they each carry dormant phrases thought to be myths. As their abilities awaken, they realize they might be capable of something unheard of: challenging the Don. But rising through the ranks isn’t just about strength. The world is controlled by syndicates, enforcers, and “Orators” — elite fighters trained to weaponize their phrases with precision. Every victory exposes deeper secrets: the origin of phrases, the truth behind the Don’s rule, and the cost of power itself. As the boys climb higher, their bond is tested by betrayal, ambition, and the growing realization that overthrowing the Don might not fix the world — it might break it completely. In the end, they must decide: Do they want to change the system… or become the very thing they set out to destroy?

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"What do you want from me?" "Hey, you don't have to hurt yourself doing that. I'll let you go home— but you have to do something for me first." . . "They took Sofi; they have your daughter." ----------- One night. One abduction. One choice; Family or Career. A surgical resident, Liana's life takes a turn for the worst when her daughter, Sofi is abducted. In her quest to get her back, Liana violates her oath as a doctor, takes part in a homicide, and the game of losses begins when she gets framed. Caught in a brawl between her past and present, Liana has to make a choice one that links her to many she thought she had broken links with. For a woman whose dream has always been to work in the OR, everything fades slowly, and suddenly the focus is shifted, but she has to survive. Her freedom is utterly dependent on a man she has long hated, the father of her child and a CEO of a multimillion law firm. What choice will Liana make to clear her name? And what if the past isn't so bad, will love bloom, or will the horrors of the past cling to her this time too? ------ [EXCERPT] "That's Sofi! That's my daughter Sofi. Don't do anything to her, I beg of you. Please don't lay a hand on her, please." He smiled cynically, then gestured to the doctor to free her straps. "You know what to do. We are going to watch everything you do. You call the police or tell anyone about this, she dies. And you die. Someone will drive you home." "This is nothing close to a good time! You are a jerk!" She shouted at him as he walked out unbothered. The man in lab coat stayed a while longer, looking at her, then left.