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What is it that is behind all types of desire? Drew is in college and his entire existence is dominated by his desires. He meets Alex, an engineer who is obsessed with creating the embodiment of desire. They both work together to create something that perfectly embodies every type of human desire, from hunger to sex, from comfort to love.

More tragic loss has devastated the crew, but they finally have proof that the companies have been lying to the world. In order to spread the word, Moss must come up with a plan without two of his closest friends. But before he can infiltrate the largest entertainment conglomerate and tell everyone the damning truth, he must unravel a mystery that threatens to end his rebellion for good. Things aren’t what they seem and as they get closer to finding their enemy, Moss’ friends find themselves in grave danger.

Elasa the robot's friend Mona exchanges to the colony planet to occupy the body of a woman five months pregnant. Even so, she gets more than she bargained for, as she works with a precognitive lamb.

Nur weil der Würfel vom Tisch fällt, ist das Spiel nicht verloren. Mysteriöse Geschehnisse in der virtuellen Welt von Heirs of the Phoenix stellen Lena vor neue und unerwartete Hindernisse. Sie kämpft nicht nur um ihr Überleben im Spiel, sondern sucht verzweifelt einen Weg zurück in die Realität. Dafür muss die geborene Einzelkämpferin die Führung einer Kolonie von Urwesen übernehmen, die einer dunklen Bedrohung gegenüberstehen. Professor Frankl sucht in San Francisco einen Neuanfang, besessen von dem Drang endlich seinen Sohn wiederzusehen und ihn in sein abgelegenes Labor in der Antarktis zu bringen.

Phil, ein stinkfauler und reichlich verweichlichter ehemaliger Gamer, wird zu einem der wenigen Menschen, in deren Gehirn eine mysteriöse außerirdische Wetware installiert wird. Diese Wetware lässt ihn die Welt mit ganz anderen Augen betrachten – genauer gesagt, durch eine Benutzeroberfläche der erweiterten Realität, ähnlich der, wie sie für Multiplayer-Rollenspiele eingesetzt wird. Geleitet durch die Statistiken und Systemmitteilungen, macht Phil Fortschritte und verändert sich selbst und sein Leben.

Das Imperium gerät aus den Fugen. Die Großen Häuser verweigern der Thronwelt den Gehorsam und treffen immer häufiger eigene politische Entscheidungen. Selbst die loyalsten Sternsysteme im Kernland des Imperiums spüren die Schwäche der Zentralregierung und leisten den Anweisungen von oben nicht mehr Folge. Ist all das nur eine Verkettung von Zufällen oder vielmehr eine gezielte Kampagne?

Truth Medici has three questions: Can he rescue his siblings from the clutches of the evil Starbrite Corporation? What will it require of him? And where does he need to go next to make it happen? When he meets Justinian Merkovah—a strangely ageless spellcaster, teacher of religious law, and nomadic exorcist—he's one step closer to discovering the answers. With his experience providing security to the rich and terrible, Truth accepts a gig as Merkovah's bodyguard. What better way for Truth to grow as a mage?

Niemand weiß sicher, wie der Schatten entstanden ist. Die Geistlichen behaupten, dass es ein Fluch der Götter sei, mit dem diese die Welt belegten. Die Philosophen hingegen bestehen darauf, dass der Schatten von Strix nichts anderes ist als ein Segen, und ein Meilenstein in der Entwicklung der Menschheit. Einig sind die beiden Seiten sich nur darin, dass er eines Tages diese Welt verschlingen und so sehr verändern wird, dass man sie nicht mehr wiedererkennt.

Justin Thyme is trying to be a better man, using his newly expanded powers to give humanity a chance in the Pan-Universal Gladiatorial Games. He's not just grinding out those levels, but he's also putting down murderers like nobody's business. Earth looks like it might have a shot at making it! Except that someone isn't too happy with Justin's meddling—someone powerful and working from the shadows to tear down everything he's been building.

Ultom stirs and the Era turns. The sector is gearing up for war, unknowing the enemy has already reached their doorstep. The Void Star will become a springboard for their invasion unless Zac can stop them. Meanwhile, a mysterious inheritance is rising from the depths of history, one connected to Zac's origin. Ancient plans are coming to fruition as the Multiverse's elites flock to Zecia. Zac has finally reunited with his old companion, but will it be enough to survive the gathering storm?

Es gibt ganze Anthologien mit Geschichten darüber, was die Menschheit tun würde, wenn ein Spiel Besitz von ihrer Welt ergreift. Was aber, wenn die Menschen in einer Welt leben, die schon seit Tausenden von Jahren von einem Spiel beherrscht wird? Was, wenn sie die Überlebenden eines blutigen Gefechts sind, die sich ihren Platz auf dem Planeten erkämpft und verdient haben? Tailyn Vlashich war ein junger Niemand, der sich einen Dreck um den ganzen Ruhm- und Ehre-Zirkus scherte.

Jack is on the run from a B-grade galactic empire. On top of that, he needs to achieve extreme strength within a year if he wants to save Earth. Half-measures aren't enough; accompanied by Brock the brave brorilla, Jack must rely on his talent and wits to cross hostile, unknown space territories and reach Trial Planet—the galaxy's greatest training grounds. Nine planetary rings to conquer. Giants, barbarians, space monsters, puzzles, ancient trials, divine mysteries, and, worst of all...cultivators. When everything seems lost, the only way out is forward.

Nephilim barely survived the dramatic events of Behind Blue Eyes-War Games. Her body has been horribly damaged, yet her spirit is as unbroken as ever. While Nephilim recovers from her injuries at Guardian Angel HQ, the High-Archangel plots revenge. Metatron takes the assault on Nephilim personally and will make those responsible pay.

Nel primo volume della saga, "Winter", un killer silenzioso e freddo come l’inverno, si muove tra le opprimenti pareti di metallo delle colonie orbitali in cui gli esseri umani hanno dovuto esiliarsi. Non sa nulla del suo passato, gli scienziati del Progetto Newman gli hanno tolto tutto, anche il suo nome, per trasformarlo in una macchina di morte... July e Peter, compagni di Winter, sono braccati dal Newman e utilizzano un'astronave per fuggire in un luogo sicuro, abbandonando la claustrofobia della colonia spaziale e immergendosi nella vastità dello spazio.

Welcome to Berlin. Population: desperate. In the throes of the climate crisis, the green tech pioneers are king, and if you aren't willing to be their serf, then you're surplus to requirements. Carbon credit for sleeping on the job. That's the offer a dreamtech puts to Mara Kinzig, and she jumps on it. After all, the city ain't getting any cheaper. Then somebody changes the deal, while she's dreaming in the tank.

It's the Hollywood of the future, where moviemaking's been computerized and live-action films are a thing of the past. It's a Hollywood where Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe are starring together in A Star Is Born, and if you don't like the ending, you can change it with the stroke of a key. A Hollywood of warm bodies and sim-sex, of drugs and special effects, where anything is possible. Except for what one starry-eyed young woman wants to do: dance in the movies.

Rok und seine Gefährten machen sich auf den Weg zu einem alten Schlachtfeld. Sie haben gehört, dass sie dort jede Menge EP, Glanz und Gloria abräumen können. Genau das, was sie brauchen, um ihre Level massiv zu erhöhen und im Spiel voranzukommen. Doch die Reise wird beschwerlicher, als sie sich das vorgestellt haben. Vor allem winken ihnen ständig Quests zu, die erfüllt werden wollen. So vergeuden sie viel Zeit damit, zu questen – so zumindest empfindet Rok es nach einer Weile. Er avanciert eher unfreiwillig und zunehmend schlechter gelaunt zum Questmaster.

Humanoid robots are surely in our future, but their uses are likely to be limited to body guarding, childcare, companionship, and sex. Other chores can better be done by smart non-humanoid machines designed for those specific tasks. But for these limited purposes, the best robots must be so realistic that they are indistinguishable from live people. Elasa is such a robot. You can't tell her nature if she doesn't reveal it. You can talk with her, embrace her, kiss her, and she is the perfect woman. Until she becomes the first conscious robot.

For Dr. Laura Solomon, dying was nothing more than an inconvenience. With her body gone, her mind is more powerful than ever before. She roams the computer systems of the world at will, helping the Unchipped rebels she has chosen to protect—and occasionally dealing with Luna, her demanding new assistant.

Seventeen-year-old Truth Medici scavenges for scraps to eat; weathers his parents' abuse; and battles derelicts, killer pimps, and demons in the soul-crushing stretch of desperation he calls home. Even the cops steer clear of the toxic Harban slums. But just across the canal live the magical elite, with their wealth, flying carpets, gorgeous mages, and custom spell beasts, all thanks to the patronage of the almighty Starbrite Corporation. Getting there, and taking his three vulnerable siblings with him, is Truth's only dream.