Hospital patient Midori Shinomura learns that she is mysteriously bound to another Midori, a warrior in The World, an on-line computer game, and in order to save them both, the Midori in the game must solve the mysteries of her own past.

Hospital patient Midori Shinomura learns that she is mysteriously bound to another Midori, a warrior in The World, an on-line computer game, and in order to save them both, the Midori in the game must solve the mysteries of her own past.

Understand Video Games as Works of Science Fiction and Interactive Stories Science Fiction Video Games focuses on games that are part of the science fiction genre, rather than set in magical milieux or exaggerated versions of our own world. Unlike many existing books and websites that cover some of the same material, this book emphasizes critical a

The final battle rages for the lives and souls of the inhabitants of Bizenghast, and no one is safe anymore. Shocking revelations of the town's dark history continue to emerge, and Dinah's struggle will go beyond the borders of the mausoleum, beyond Bizenghast itself... and perhaps even beyond the borders of our world. The debut series from the creator of the hit Webtoon Stagtown.

The definitive guide and a must-have collection of the best short science fiction and speculative fiction of 2019, showcasing brilliant talent and examining the cultural moment we live in, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan. With short works from some of the most lauded science fiction authors, as well as rising stars, this collection displays the top talent and the cutting-edge cultural moments that affect our lives, dreams, and stories. The list of authors is truly star-studded, including New York Times bestseller Ted Chiang (author of the short story that inspired the movie Arrival), N. K. Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, and many more incredible talents. An assemblage of future classics, this anthology is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the vast and exciting world of science fiction.

Haseo's Avatar, Skeith, awakens to combat Endrance's Macha in fierce battle. As more information surfaces concerning the AIDA (Artifically Intelligent Data Anomoly) menace and the power of the Epitaphs, Haseo finds himself in a battle against time to stop the rogue player killer Tri-Edge before any more of the people he knows become Lost Ones. Finally, as the web of treachery and secrets begins to unravel, The World faces crisis in the form of the largest-scale AIDA attack ever!