What Is The Significance Of The OASIS In 'Ready Player One'?

The world has been cruel and dreadful to Cleo Remington ever since her father died. She was compelled to leave their province and work her fingers to the bone just to make ends meet. Life is indeed full of unexpected surprises, because in a fortuitous way, her path will cross with Zaccheus Garren Montreal, one of the youngest and most successful business tycoons in town. He's the epitome of power and dominion. A man who has the world wrapped around his fingers. When Cleo met him, she etched it in her mind to keep her distance from him.  Aside from the fact that his rude, blunt, and unfeeling attitude ticks her off, their first encounter was, without a doubt, horrible.  But how can she avoid him when they are living under the same roof and breathing the same air? 

Language used: ENGLISH • • • • Don't Let Go Trilogy #1 • • • • When I was just 5 years old, I used to love grandma's stories. Like, having an arranged marriage and being in love. It was magical but now that I really think about it, it's a bit silly. Why? It's simple. Less freedom. Girlfriends. Boyfriends. Sleep-overs. Parties. Journeys. You can't possibly do all of those things when your hands are tied. Besides, what if you don't love that person? And that you'll never, ever, learn to love that person? Can't you choose the person that your heart wants instead? Seriously, love is complicated. • • • • • Kira Castelle is an amiable, easy-to-talk-to, and a laid-back 17 year old lady that has sworn to put love aside and continue reaching for her dreams. Not until a perfect storm happened. When females turn 18 and males turn 21, they are assigned a marriage partner by the government. With this, they just have to wait for the country to find their compatible partner and become happy. When Kira Castelle finally turned 18, she has to meet her partner. Neal Valastro. A drop-dead gorgeous man of stone. He's the epitome of perfection and Kira's polar opposite. The problem is, will this work out just fine for Kira? Will she ever be Ready? or Not? • • • • •

"No one likes arrogant assholes." "Are you sure? If I recall correctly, it was you who knocked on this arrogant asshole's door," he said, making me glare at him, feeling my anger rise. "You're just an idiot who thinks having a big dick gives you the right to act like a self-absorbed jerk." He leaned back in his seat, and his lips curled to one side, with a wicked smile. "I love hearing you say my dick is big." *** When hatred transforms into a burning desire... Player, annoying, scoundrel, completely irresistible and the kind of man Ellie vowed never to get involved with again after a tragic past. However, when her friend's brother returns to town, she finds herself dangerously close to succumbing to her wildest desires and instincts. Even as she fights with all her might against it, will Ellie be able to resist? She was irritating, intelligent, hot, and completely crazy and she drove Ethan Morgan completely insane too. What started as a simple game now haunted him. He couldn't get her out of his head, but he would never allow anyone to enter his heart again.

"Mariana, you know we shouldn't. . ." Lucius finally got the courage to speak. "Hush! Do not speak to me about that. It is you I want," She protested. "You are betrothed to my prince and the heir to the throne. I am nothing but a mere guard to the prince. If word gets out about what we're doing then he will surely have our heads," Lucius pointed out. Mariana stopped and gazed into Lucius' eyes. For a moment, she looked serious. Lucius was beginning to feel that he had succeeded in breaking past her stubbornness. Until she broke her silence. "Screw him. It is you I desired before. It is you I desire now. And it is you I will always desire. He can have my head, I don't care!" She exclaimed. *** When a dangerous love affair between a guard and a Prince's betrothed comes into play, what cruel fate will befall them? When love happens in the wrong places, can it ever be corrected? When a love triangle becomes a dangerous game with an obsessed prince, will the guard survive it? Mariana Rosette moves in with her aunt after losing her parents to a rabid beast attack. She comes home to find that her aunt has arranged her wedding with the Prince of Asgaria. Prince Leonard Luther. Instead of Mariana falling for the prince, she ends up falling for his scarred guard, Lucius. Amidst the dangerous love affair that comes into existence; strange beasts attack Asgaria and wish for it to crumble to its feet. War breaks out within the kingdom because of the dangerous game of love and the battle outside of the kingdom. There's nowhere to run to. None of the three are ready to give up. Only in death will it end. Who will get the girl?

Emily had plans, plans that didn't involve moving in with her elder brother and having to share an entwined room with his best friend. Being born into a rich family,her only intentions were to attend college and fulfill her dreams of becoming an artist but her world turns upside down when trouble comes knocking in the form of Tyler,her brother's undeniably gorgeous and irresistible best friend. However,Emily and Tyler's relationship kicks off to a rocky start and her guarded world opens up as she is between her feelings for Tyler and his unyielding demeanor towards her, constantly reminding her that he has no interest in her and only sees her as his best friend's obnoxious little sister. Will a sheltered naive girl like Emily be able to break through Tyler's caged heart or will his cold and unyielding demeanor be too strong for her to handle?

Kai Parker has a past with his high school arch enemy, Hunter Steele, and that past made him hate the now billionaire businessman. He wants nothing to do with the man, but fate has other plans. When Kai's mother and Hunter's father announce themselves to be in love and are setting off to get married in 4 months, Kai has to do something he never thought he would do. He makes a pact with his soon-to-be step-brother to make their parents break off the alliance. In the process, he gets more than he bargained for. He isn't ready to feel the sparkle again. He isn't ready to let Hunter enter his life. Again. Kai Parker definitely isn't ready to fall in love with his enemy. Again. Follow Kai as he stumbles into a life filled with hatred, bitterness, love, betrayal, and a deadly stalker. Kai Parker isn't ready for any of these. What about the hot-headed and playboy billionaire?