John Scalzi Lock In Book 3

Интриги, пакости, опасности... обычная жизнь студентки в Академии Триединства! Но у мавки Невилики все еще веселее! К стандартному набору прилагаются загадочный убийства, жуткие призраки и слишком обаятельные преподаватели. Призрак- убийца вроде как побежден, все в Академии возвращается на круги своя. Интриганы - интригуют, пакостники - пакостят, а изобретатели - изобретают. Даже у Неви все начало налаживаться, и белохвостый интриган уже не зовет в любовницы, а предлагает обручальное кольцо. Но так ли все на самом деле, как кажется?

Humanity has finally done it and destroyed the world. After the spread of the killer virus that no one had a cure for, countries started to fight as greed has pushed them to expand their territories. And in the process, they provoked mother nature to take a stand. The plague evolved into something that twisted and deformed humans; they were neither dead nor alive. Just walking empty husks that fed on flesh and had one purpose, killing. The supernatural were exposed to the rest of the world; as they weren't spared and got affected, too. The result of this knowledge was chaos. Instead of creating one unity, the rest of the living were fighting among themselves and the undead. The entire world turned into a big arena and it was (survival of the fittest).

Naging bangungot para kay Elise ang naging buhay niya sa piling ng asawa niyang si Kenzo Madrigal. Masakit para sa kanya ang malaman na Kailanman ay hindi siya minahal ng asawa at ang yaman lamang nito na nasa lihim ng kasunduan ang hinantay nito. Matapos ipagtabuyan ng asawa ay umalis ng nangdadalang tao si Elise. Ngunit sa pasya ng tadhana isang taong may mabuting puso ang komopkop sa kanya walang iba kundi Si Kevin Madrigal ang kayang bayaw. Sa tulong at malasakit ni Kevin sa kanya ay nakaraos si Elie sa papghihirap sa papgdadalang tao at sa pamumuhay na mamg isa. Ngunti paano kung ang kapait ng tulong ng bayaw niya ay anng kahilignang bumalik sa mansion at lumaban biang legal na may karapatan ng lahaht ng meron siya bilang isang esposa ng isang Madrigal.Lalaban ba si Elise at pagbibigyan ang pakiusap ng lalaking nagkaroon nang puwang sa kanyang puso o mas pipiliin niya na lamang na manatiling nakatago para manatiling katabi niya si Kevin Madrigal

Catalina De Luca’s world turns into trouble when a single bullet, unleashed in a moment of heartache by her shattered father, almost claims the life of young Luca Moretti—the 10-year-old son of Matteo Moretti, a formidable billionaire with deep connections to a dangerous underworld. Matteo is driven by a fierce, unwavering belief: “An eye for an eye. And a tooth for a tooth"As danger looms over his son’s life, a fierce determination ignites within him, driving him toward a singular path of retribution. That night, Catalina’s father, consumed by grief over his wife’s passing, unleashed his anguish into the darkness, each shot echoing his heartache. But in a fleeting moment of happiness, a stray bullet found its mark, hitting young Luca and shattering the bliss. Now, Matteo’s fury is limitless. He captures Catalina’s father, dragging her into his lavish estate, a gilded cage where she must tend to Luca until he is strong enough for the crucial surgery that could save his life. But time stretches painfully as Luca’s condition halts the operation, and Catalina is pulled into Matteo’s mysterious realm, where peril lurks beneath every gleaming facade, and the notion of safety is nothing but a mirage. As she delves into the depths of Matteo’s existence, Catalina finds herself captivated by his intricacies—a man who embodies both fierce determination and gentle vulnerability, shattered yet resolute. Catalina uncovers the truth behind Matteo's past, uncovering a heart yearning for redemption and love. As stakes rise, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: navigate the dangerous journey or heal Matteo's broken spirit, seeking salvation for both. In a realm dominated by retribution, is love possible as the only solution to set aside the dangerous world?

Жизнь порой преподносит нам сюрпризы. Иногда они приятные - новый мир, хорошие друзья и верный возлюбленный. Но в любой бочке меда есть ложка дегтя. Мир - ядовитый, друзья - ненормальные, а возлюбленный - искусный манипулятор себе на уме. Все больше загадок вокруг. Сможет ли Юля найти пропавшую маму и получится ли простить Феликса?

Якобы для решения территориальных споров мирным путём полмиллиарда человек принудительно загнали в вирт. По факту нас пустили в расход — приведя к оцифровке сознания. Создали армию рабов, готовых трудиться на благо реального мира за нарисованные блага виртуального. На Земле уже давно почти все виды работ осуществляются удаленно — через вирт-капсулы. Теперь мы в мире меча и магии, с обилием квестов на поддержание квалификации. Без выполнения которых будешь обречён на голод и отсутствие крыши над головой. Мне повезло — до входа в вирт, я заключил контракт, получив стартовый капитал и уникальный класс персонажа. Сотрудничество оказалось невозможно. Деньги я вернул, получив независимость и… Моральный долг перед человечеством. Я не патриот, но имея шанс на открытие массового портала в реальный мир, просто обязан это сделать. Но это в перспективе, а сейчас я должен впервые пробиться в реал. И вот уже получены заветный уровень и нужный навык, а значит, Земля жди, я иду!..

Он считает, что я в его власти, но он ошибается. Мир иртханов не прощает слабости, а значит, мне придется научиться играть по его правилам. На его условиях. По законам, которые ближе к звериным, чем к человеческим. Чем закончится наше противостояние? Я не знаю. Знаю только, что буду петь. Даже если сердце в огне.

He closed the gap between us and his hand travelled to my waist, pulling me closer to himself. His cologne filled my nostrils and he cupped my face in his hand gently. The look in his eyes whenever he looked at me always seemed like he was watching something so ethereal and now wasn't any different. I was supposed to hate him, to not be able to stand him. But why was I letting him do this? And why did I like it too? Love it even? He smirked at me, leaning down with our lips almost touching, his minty breath fanning my face. "I'm fucking addicted and obsessed with you if you haven't noticed." He paused as he studied me while I took a deep breath. "Are you sure you can't stand me?" He asked. "Or are we going to keep on lying to ourselves, babydoll?" ~ Vittoria Belluci, popularly known as 'Lilith' is short tempered, bossy, fiesty, poor social skills and a beautiful resting bitch face. Roman Argentero, Brooklyn's popular mafia don known for his playboy status, cockiness, flirtatious behavior but also ruthless and finally his Greek god appearance. A one night stand in the past, an arranged marriage, a stupid bet, a hatred she has for him and his family, and an addiction he has to her. Will she find out how her sister died? Or who keeps wanting to kill off her family? And doing all that with a fragile promise to herself to not fall in love. What happens when a Belluci falls in love with an Argentero who is already addicted to her?

"I am not used to losing. Never had," he uttered, glaring at her reddish face that was wet with tears. "But, if by any slight mistake, someone dared to even touch a single hair on your head without my permission, I would lose." His intense gaze became deep. "And when I lose," moving closer until she was just a breath away from him, he ended, "my loss is another's invitation of death." Her eyes got bigger and wider. "I will burn this very fucking city down if I have to." She backed herself feeling totally empty to think of anything. In the middle of everything happening, her wound was torn open. The same wound which was caused by him only a week ago. "And I mean every word I say." His warmth-radiating fingers on her jaws burnt her skin. WARNING: This book contains strong language, dubious situations, deception issues, manipulations, abduction and dark romance.

Nico Moretti is on a mission to destroy the DeLuca family for their betrayal, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he meets Sophia Ivanova. A powerful woman with her own vendetta, she believes the DeLucas killed her parents—until she learns the true mastermind was Damian Volkov’s father. As they uncover a hidden syndicate, The Revenant’s Hand, manipulating their families, trust and desire grow between them. When Nico is nearly killed, Sophia must choose between revenge or saving the man she loves. Together, they take down the DeLucas, but the war isn’t over. Nico’s sister, Caterina, reveals a deeper conspiracy, setting the stage for the next battle.