Compiled by intrepid journalist Neve Pride, this archive of recordings spans the months after dragons emerged on earth, chronicling the communities that sprang up amid the destruction, the scientists, military leaders, and experts searching for a defense, and those steadfastly seeking the missing. Neve and her young daughter Bex travel among the wreckage speaking to those left behind and surviving, against all odds. Neve records everything for history, and in the hopes of locating a clue as to where the dragons came from and how one might stop them.

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

Annie has always had high hopes for her future. But the reality of her life just isn’t measuring up. She loves her fiancé, Greg–doesn’t she? She’s going to get her degree and open her own business–won’t she? Then, a strange old woman shows up outside her house, and she seems to know a lot about Annie. An awful lot. Annie could tell the old woman to get lost. Yet there’s something about her Annie just can’t shake. And what she learns could change her life forever–but is it the life she envisioned?

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet.

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits.

Penniless, luckless, and aimless, Adam is an art student recovering from a deep betrayal. He isn't even given the chance to lick his wounds before a mysterious force pulls him into a painting–and into a new, fantastical world. Adam doesn't mind much. He wasn't particularly fond of his old world anyway. Maybe this could be the fresh start he needs. Yet, nothing improves. Adam is attacked by monsters, imprisoned by guardsmen, and pressed into service by the resident nobility. Even here, he's taken advantage of. Even here, he's still powerless.

When Simon decides to go on an emotional pilgrimage, he does not expect the company of three gorgeous women. The successful thirty-three-year-old tech entrepreneur lives a lonely, unfulfilled life after ending his relationship with Joanne, his ex-girlfriend, years ago. An unexpected encounter with Joanne's colleague makes him realize how much he has lost and sparks his desire to reconnect with the love of his life by following her footsteps and visiting the places she has been to. Simon undertakes a journey to Patagonia, where Joanne had gone and never returned. On the trip, Simon meets ...

Myths and legends. Norse Gods and vikings. Virtual Reality and a man who will show them all the spirit of a true player. To be left without a job, hope, and the love of your life at the age of thirty... Some might say this is equal to social suicide, while others might claim that there is no better time for an adventure. A rundown writer, Anton Smirnov, accepts an invitation from an old friend and dares himself to enter the virtual expanses of turbulent seas and green pastures in search of profit. At first, Gardarika seems like a simple game... until it no longer is. Things take a turn for ...

Arthur dies while saving the world, but when he wakes up in an alternate reality facing the same demonic danger, can he win the war all over again? Thunderer saved the world—he slaughtered a demon army, defeated its generals, and cast their leader into a pool of lava. But to stop the Dreadful invasion in its tracks, he had to die, too. Now, he awakens in an alternate reality where he's only 16 years old, has a normal life studying for school, and his parents are still alive. And there are also plenty of beautiful girls around from his past life. His real name is Arthur Demont, but he ...

Step into "The Arcane Brew," a magical coffeeshop where enchanted brews and extraordinary stories intertwine. Meet Sarai Veldarin, a young barista with the unique ability to infuse her coffee creations with subtle enchantments that can transform lives. Each brew is tailored to the specific needs and desires of her customers, offering a touch of inspiration, a sprinkle of luck, or a glimmer of hope to those who need it most. As you immerse yourself in the captivating world of Niafell, you'll encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own compelling tale. From the warrior ...

When Mike signs up for sperm donation at an unorthodox fertility clinic, he has no idea what he has gotten himself in to. The nineteen-year-old college student desperately needs money after his father cuts him off. With only a part-time job at a gym that doesn't pay enough, Mike feels like he has no other options and would rather struggle financially than let his father control his life. Donating sperms has never been appealing to Mike, but he’s willing to give it a try. However, when he meets the clinic’s owner Dr. Martha Smith, a fiery and sexy brunette passionate about her work, he ...

"Superheroes with style and wit." - S.M. Stirling, best-selling author of the Change Series. (WARNING: Contains violence, adult content and strong language.) A world of larger-than-life heroes and villains with all too human failings. An action-packed tale, combining thrills with humor and more than a few pop culture references and nods to geek culture. This is the first tome of the New Olympus Saga. College student Christine Dark wasn't happy. Her social life sucked, she spent too much of her time playing computer games or reading sci-fi novels (and the occasional paranormal romance) and ...

< [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 ...

Yan Heng, a lecherous young master destined to shine on his 18th birthday, faced a crushing failure. Choosing to leave his clan, he walked toward what he believed would be a glorious death, but fate had other plans. After a fortuitous encounter, he shed the label of “trash” and found himself with newfound strength, eager to fulfill the hopes of his parents and clan. However, fate played another trick, moving him far from home. As his power awakens, including the awakening of his bloodline, Yan Heng becomes even more lecherous, relentlessly pursuing women despite his unattractive looks. ...

When Yorick moves into his grandfather's house and discovers a magical sword, he opens a portal into a fantasy realm known as Exigen. Talk about being thrown into the deep end. If he wants to survive, he must battle monsters, level up, and learn to avoid vicious tentacle monsters. With the fate of the Kingdom in peril, only Yorick and his enchanted sword can save the princess and thwart the forces of evil.

One week. If you survive, you choose a Cosmic Power ... If you survive. Jace isn’t one to give up. Not when his sister dies. Not when he loses his legs. And definitely not when The Cosmic System takes over Earth. With nothing more than his street smarts, the clothes on his back, and a river otter companion, he must survive a planet full of vicious predators that see him as an easy meal. If he can survive? He gets to choose a Cosmic Power and a Class. A path to ascension. A way to bring his sister back.

Greg walked into a bar hoping to wash away the sour taste of a bad day at work. What he got instead was a bartender offering him the opportunity of his dreams—with a catch. A ticket to purchase a class that could make him the strongest being alive. If he can afford the asking price. Thrust into a world he knows nothing about, Greg will need power on another level entirely. To get ahead, he'll need the kind of power only deities possess.

I led a quiet life, peacefully ruling the underworld until that mother of *** showed up with her people and angels. They destroyed everything I'd built with so much effort and nearly killed me. But I managed to return! Wait . . . My only disciple and candidate for a new body is a sick kid who's about to die? Are you serious?!

Stone McGracen died trying to be a hero, earning him a second chance in a game-like world. Reincarnated, Stone wakes deep in a dungeon armed with a knife, unlimited respawns, and a lot of dungeon monsters between him and freedom. If Stone wants to make it out to the world above, things are going to get... unorthodox. Follow Stone as he claws his way to the top with pure grit, spit, and blood in Sol Anchor Book 1!

With monsters, magic, swords, and Gods, the world of Nava is anything but normal. How will the once-average young man survive as his newfound title of Lost Lord makes him a target for assassins and terrorist organizations? Max’s new home is governed by the strong and over-encompassing System that regulates the world. Whether someone is a [Farmer], [Warrior], or a [Grand Magus], classes and abilities allow some to prosper while others fail.