Download or read book Soulstone The Skeleton King written by J.A. Cipriano and published by DDCO Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Aaron and his friends got sucked into the virtual reality game World of Ruul, they quickly realized the only way out would be to acquire all eight soulstones and beat the game. Unfortunately, they’ve somehow managed to incur the wrath of the Skeleton King, an ancient warrior whose vengeance can only be quenched by blood and death. Now, if they want to survive long enough to find those soulstones, they’ll have to find a way to stop him.

Download or read book Soulstone Oblivion written by J.A. Cipriano and published by DDCO Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Save the girl. Beat the dungeon. Get epic loot. After a few minor setbacks, Aaron and Crash find themselves all alone in the World of Ruul with only one chance at survival, finding the legendary soulstones before the maelstrom’s forces eat them and their friends. Worse, the only way to get strong enough to save their friends is to enter a dungeon no one’s ever beaten before, defeat the four elemental bosses who reside inside, and shatter the massive statue trapping them inside. Sure, it might be impossible, but if it were easy, everyone would have done it, right?

Download or read book Octopath Traveler The Complete Guide written by Square Enix and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Square Enix's critically acclaimed RPG Octopath Traveler with this comprehensive guide! Explore every corner of Orsterra with the help of this complete guide which includes insight and explanation of the main narrative as well as boss strategies for each of the games' eight protagonists! Dive deeper with detailed environment maps, subquest information, and beautiful illustrations that fully realize Octopath Traveler's HD-2D graphics with exclusive explanations and commentary from the development team. Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present a faithful localization of the original Japanese volume, offered in English for the first time! Whether you're a first-time player or looking to take your game to one hundred percent completion, this guide book is not to be missed!

Download or read book Heir of Illusions and Others written by Rachanee Lumayno and published by Miss Lana Media. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you step into your power when you have none? “Oh, Endri. Don’t say never. You’ll get it soon, I’m sure.” It’s a sentiment I’ve heard countless times. You would think living in the kingdom of Annlyn, land of shapeshifters, would make my own talent come easier. Except my shapeshifting ability has yet to appear—much to the embarrassment of my birth family, who abandoned me years ago. But even under the tutelage of my adopted father Pazho, I still haven’t unlocked my talents. And maybe I never will. So when we hear rumors of—and start finding—other shapeshifters who are forced into their animal forms, unable to turn back, I’m safe. For now. Because whatever is hunting the people of Annlyn has set its sights on my family, my new friends from Calia, Annlyn’s crown princess … And me. Journey to the Gifted Lands, a fantasy world of seven kingdoms, each known for their own unique power or ability. Heir of Illusions and Others is the sixth book in the Kingdom Legacy series set in this magical world. Each book features a new character from one of the kingdoms, with appearances from beloved characters from previous novels.

Download or read book Soul Stone written by DelSheree Gladden and published by DelSheree Gladden. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreams, curses, and threats of death were supposed to over. After surviving an ancient Aztec curse, Arra is more than ready for her new life in the boring little town of Grainer, Maine…but she should have known better than to think it would last. The new dream of a lonely girl is odd, but Arra passes it off as nerves about starting school. Her boyfriend, Tanner, is push the dream out of her mind, until they walk onto the school campus and see the girl from Arra’s dream. Tanner won’t risk losing Arra again and demands she stay away from Sibeal, but Arra can’t stop thinking about the girl’s haunted expression. Arra can’t walk away and let whatever curse has a hold of Sibeal claim her without trying to stop it. But what if Sibeal deserves the punishment? Arra’s battle to make the right choice becomes more difficult when she is forced to seek help from her least favorite person. Sebastian Wallace is arrogant and irritating, but he has information she needs. As Arra tries to determine what the right choice is, she realizes saving Sibeal may be the least of her problems.

Download or read book The Sanguine Soul Stone written by Darrell Winfrey and published by Trade Win Marketing Company. This book was released on 2021-06-20 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Diamonds Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. How about ashes to ashes, dust to diamonds? This short tale is about a diamond created from human remains 70 years before the first synthetic diamond was officially produced. It has been lost for almost as long. No one knows how it was created or whose body was used in its creation. Some believe it to be cursed. Others believe it to be coveted by people who would do anything to possess it. Saul Tomblin, a young writer, takes it upon himself to find the diamond and uncover the mystery. Once started, there may be no turning back. The search leads him to people who have been touched by the legendary stone. Their stories are accompanied by warnings that even reading about it could awaken something unspeakable. Will he succeed where others have failed? Will you risk reading to find out? Will you risk saying Sanguine Soul Stone out loud?

Download or read book Deadline written by Domino Finn and published by Blood & Treasure. This book was released on with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black knights. Dastardly pirates. Bloodthirsty rebels. And those are the good guys. War is coming to the Midlands. Like a kettle ready to bubble over, cities teeter at the brink of boiling, all while a spymaster fans the flames. Witness the rise of the Violet Order. It was always coming to this. Freedom isn't given, it's wrenched from the choking grips of those who would stifle, contain, and control. Legends are rife with noble heroes standing over vanquished enemies, but reality is more grisly. Peace is hard-won with blood and sacrifice, and sometimes the good guys pay the ultimate price. Thus Talon, Izzy, Kyle, and the Black Hats are tasked with raising an army, storming a fortress, and fighting a war on multiple fronts, all on an impossible deadline. In three days, Haven's beta test ends, and in three days, so too might their entire world. If you like Ernest Cline, Aleron Kong, Travis Bagwell, Matt Dinniman, or Luke Chmilenko, then you are going to love Domino Finn's contribution to the never-back-down hero who works smarter not harder. What Kindle readers are saying: ⚡⚡ "Finally a book series that combines my two favorite pastimes—reading and gaming!" ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "A shining beacon of hope in the LitRPG genre." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "It speaks directly to my nerdy gamer heart. Entertaining, witty, and a blast." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "No game company could make a game as good as this book!" ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Domino Finn continues to wow." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "I rarely give out five star reviews but this one deserves it. Superb plotting, pacing and exposition. Humor, angst, and well-developed characters using ingenuity and intelligence to solve their problems kept me reading straight through the night." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Nonstop action and just plain good storytelling." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Who knew the afterlife could be so fun?" ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Fast read. Good narrative. Gigantic climax." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Exhilarating from first to last." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "I like this author so much, I would literally cut off my own leg if I was stuck under a boulder just to crawl to my phone to download his next book." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Stacked with great story and fighting." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "I cheered, I booed, I may have even pumped my fist, much to the dismay of the cat beside me. 5 stars!" ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "For non-gamers this is a 5 star book. For gamers it deserves the unavailable 6th star." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Stunning in all aspects - a must read - you will kick yourself for not doing so!" ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "A triple-A title you won't find on Steam. I really like Ready Player One, but Afterlife Online is on another level." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "I'd choose a Domino Finn novel over Brandon Sanderson every day of the week!" ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Talon is such a badass. Izzy, Kyle, and the rest of the gang rock." ⚡⚡ ⚡⚡ "Stop what you're doing and go out and buy this book. Buy the whole series, it is seriously FEPIC." ⚡⚡

Download or read book Dragonskull Fury of the Barbarians written by Jonathan Moeller and published by Azure Flame Media. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even barbarian warriors cannot face the wrath of a dragon. The quest of the Dragonskull has taken Gareth Arban and his friends to the land of the Norvangir, a people unknown to the men of Andomhaim. Proud and fierce, the Norvangir are both loyal friends and ferocious enemies. Yet an ancient curse haunts the Norvangir. For the shadow of the Dragonskull lies upon their land, a shadow that might kill Gareth and his companions...

Download or read book SoulQuest written by Percival Constantine and published by Pulp Corner Press. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where magic and technology exist side by side, Zarim and his crew of sky-pirates live on the fringes of society, stealing what they can and evading the authorities. But a debt of honor compels Zarim to take on the dangerous task of seeking out five mystic artifacts before a sorcerer with power both mystic and political can obtain them. Zarim and his crew must seek out unlikely allies and traverse uncharted territories filled with all manner of strange beings. For if they fail in their quest, control over reality itself will fall into the darkest of hands!

Download or read book Blood Dragon written by Coralie Moss and published by Pink Moon Books. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the bestselling fantasy series that begins with MAGIC REMEMBERED. Politics is never simple when it comes to dragons. Neither is romance. My biological father anointed himself dragon king. Now that he found me, the cunning despot plans to groom me to expand his holdings before appointing me his heir. I’ll never accept the dragon king’s paper throne—but it’s within my power to answer for his sins and restore the magic he stole from others. My older half-brother wants me dead, his lover wants my blood for its life-extending properties, and they both want me to reveal the identity of the dragon king’s missing child. I can handle Casimir and Elodie, and keep my mouth shut. What I can’t handle is any more lies—not from my adoptive parents, and not from the enchantress who saved me. Audrey and Elijah mean the world to me. And Striža? I feel like I’ve known her forever. Navigating the maze of blood relations, underground tunnels, and deadly secrets will test my skills—if the madness coursing through my family tree doesn’t take me down first. ◆◆◆ Blood Dragon is the second book in the Shifters in the Underlands series, which is set in the same universe as the Sister Witches Urban Fantasy Series and the Calliope Jones novels. The reading order is: ◆ Paper Dragon ◆ Blood Dragon ◆ Moon Dragon

Download or read book The Sphinx s Heart written by Talena Winters and published by My Secret Wish Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mistakes have consequences. This one could unleash hell on Earth. As the most powerful undine healer since the woman who sank Atlantis, Calandra was supposed to be the saviour of her people. Instead, the malicious dragon spirit who haunted her dreams has been freed from the Abyss, the peaceful society of Sirenia has been plunged into revolutionary chaos, and her own brother, Zale, has inexplicably turned against her. Worse, though Calandra knows why she is going insane, she doesn't know how to stop it. When Calandra follows Zale on a rescue mission through the very gates of hell, she learns the disturbing truth about their people's past. With the threat of Madness growing ever stronger, can Calandra and Zale find a way to overcome their differences and undo a mistake that has plagued the undines for millennia . . . before the entire world pays the price? The Sphinx's Heart is the second book in the mind-blowing epic historical fantasy young adult series Rise of the Grigori. Continue the search for redemption with a cast of perfectly flawed characters on a hauntingly magical adventure that will leave you breathless. Mermaids, dragons, and angels like you’ve never seen them before. Buy today! About the Author: Talena Winters is addicted to stories, tea, chocolate, yarn, and silver linings. She writes page-turning fantasy and romance for teens and adults, coaches other writers, has written several award-winning songs, and designs knitting patterns under her label My Secret Wish. Master of the ironic GIF response. She currently resides on an acreage in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, with her husband, three surviving boys, two dogs, and an assortment of farm cats. She would love to be a mermaid when she grows up. Also by Talena Winters: YOUNG ADULT EPIC FANTASY: Rise of the Grigori series: The Waterboy (prequel novella) The Undine’s Tear (Book 1) The Sphinx’s Heart (Book 2) SCIENCE FICTION THRILLER: Jack Reynolds: Up in Smoke (novelette) Keywords: elemental magic, mermaids and mermen, novels based in Greek & Roman mythology, Sumerian mythology, angels and demons, Christian teen fantasy books, clean fantasy books, young adult romance, interracial romance, technology as magic, chosen one, brother and sister story, books talking about prejudice, romantic fantasy books, books set in the Regency period, historical fantasy novel, novels about prejudice and racism, dragons, sphinx, fantasy adventure, redemption arc, novels about the afterlife, journeys to Tartarus, chthonic journey,

Download or read book Time of the Stonechosen written by Thomas Quinn Miller and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghile, the young shepherd, has been thrust into the Soulstone Prophecy. The two artifacts he acquired have given him godlike powers, which he struggles to control. To protect his loved ones, Ghile escapes with his new companions: Gaidel, the young druid, her shieldwarden, Two Elks the barbarian, and Riff the sorcerer. Their plan is to search for answers in Dagbar's Freehold. But soon, Ghile feels the growing pull of the other soulstones, and the mysterious girl who visits him in his dreams.

Download or read book Shifters in the Underlands Box Set 1 written by Coralie Moss and published by Coralie Moss. This book was released on 2022-05-06 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This box set includes: Paper Dragon, Blood Dragon, and Moon Dragon.

Download or read book Heir of Secrets and Spectres written by Rachanee Lumayno and published by Miss Lana Media. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I thought planning a wedding would be easy, but I was so wrong. “Farrah … There are important matters that we must discuss. Please return home soon.” The Fae part of my heritage demands that I need to get my estranged Fae father’s blessing. I haven’t seen him in years, and I don’t know where in Faerie he is, but if I don’t get his blessing, it will turn into a curse that will eventually poison my upcoming marriage. But Faerie is no place for humans. For some unknown creature is creating havoc in Faerie, killing its citizens—and the chaos is spreading into the human world and my home country, Shonn. The Seelie Court needs to elect a new king or queen. And to get that elusive blessing, the Seelie Court’s interim leader, High Chancellor Lord Chela, has made me his representative in the upcoming Trials to find their new ruler. The hopefuls’ task? Find the creature responsible for the murders around Faerie. Before it finds us. Journey to the Gifted Lands, a fantasy world of seven kingdoms, each known for their own unique power or ability. Heir of Secrets and Spectres is the fifth book in the Kingdom Legacy series set in this magical world. Each book features a new character from one of the kingdoms, with appearances from beloved characters from previous novels.

Download or read book The Balborite Curse written by Kristian Alva and published by Dragon Stone Books. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BALBORITE CURSE is the fourth book in Kristian Alva's bestselling Dragon Stone Saga. After five years of fragile peace, things are changing rapidly. The dwarf kingdom is crumbling into civil war in the midst of the worst clan schism in a thousand years. With the clans weakened by infighting, the entire dwarf kingdom is vulnerable to attack. Tallin Arai, the dragon rider, must leave the desert and the city he loves when someone puts a bounty on his head. He suspects the Balborites—a fanatic cult that trains deadly mageborn assassins. He sets out on a journey to save the dwarves from civil war and stop the Balborite assassins once and for all. Is Tallin strong enough to save them all?

Download or read book Cradle of the Gods written by Thomas Quinn Miller and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of Allwyn, a war has led to the downfall of humanity. Thousand years later, the survivors live on the fringes of a vast dwarven empire. Ghile, one of the last humans, is preparing for his Rite of Attrition in a settlement known as the Cradle of the Gods. Meanwhile, Almoriz the Sorcerer and his apprentice Riff arrive in Ghile’s village for their annual visit. Their meeting sets forth a series of events that changes Ghile's life forever. He is marked as the Stonechosen, and wields powers of the gods themselves. But Ghile is not alone; others chosen to fulfill the prophecy are also traveling to the Cradle, seeking to destroy him. The time of the Stonechosen has come.

Download or read book Video Games Crime and Control written by Kevin F. Steinmetz and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-09-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing the state of play in contemporary popular culture, specifically the role of crime and crime control in the video game medium, this book discusses the criminological importance of video games. Pulling together an international group of scholars from Brazil, Canada, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, this edited volume analyzes a wide range of noteworthy video games, including Bioshock, Death Stranding, Diablo 2, Beat Cop, The Last of Us, Disco Elysium, Red Dead Redemption, P.T., Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Grand Theft Auto. The book thus seeks to advance dialog on video games as important cultural artifacts containing significant insights regarding dominant perceptions, interests, anxieties, contradictions, and other matters of criminological interest. Covering policing, vigilantism, different forms of violence, genocide, mental illness, and criminological theory, Video Games, Crime, and Control will be of great interest to students and scholars of Criminology, Media Studies, and Sociology, specifically those focusing on Game Studies and Cultural Criminology.