Escapist

Buckley Bolton, once an ordinary tax avoidance expert, lived an ordinary but escapist life. However, his fate changed completely one day - he found himself being hunted by a mysterious force, and behind it was the secret of his scientist parents who had been missing for many years. As the truth gradually revealed, Buckley realized that there was a powerful message hidden in his genes, which was not only related to his own destiny, but also closely related to the future of countless parallel worlds in the universe. In the process of pursuit and escape, Buckley and his allies went deep into the mysterious center of the rift and shuttled through the intersection of time and space. They must find the truth in the distorted future and overlapping history, uncover the conspiracy behind the universe, and guard a powerful force that can destroy all time and space. This is an adventure about fate and choice, combining elements of suspense, science fiction and time and space travel. Against the backdrop of multiple worlds intertwined, can Buckley get rid of his fate and save countless time and space from destruction? Or will he become the key to tearing the balance of the universe? Let us follow Buckley's footsteps and explore the secrets deep in the universe!

This story has gone under a major rewrite after I realized there were several things with the story that was pointless both in the short and long term and that there were many parts of the story I didn't like. (Title may change in the future) Nicholas Charter, Nick for short, is an escapist. And not in the Harry Houdini way. Ask any of his friends about him and the first thing that will come to mind is his nigh historian levels of knowledge on anything magic. From demon summoning to Nordic Runes. But, as all things in life do, things changed. Nick's best friend and strongest social life link was moving out of town. Feeling isolated, Nick tries out a new ritual he's pieced together. And for once Nick's wish was granted. The spell worked. But now Nick has no f*cking clue where he is and why the evil witch of the West is looming over him. English is my native language.

Xavier Brown is a character with Many traits. Most notably his cynicism and his nihilistic outlook on life. Although his cold exterior is thick there's only one thing that penetrates through his icy cold heart. That is his love for video games anime manga and many other geeky things. So it should come as no surprise that when the game Reality Online was released he would be a super fan. The first-ever VR MMORPG to utilize a special patented technology referred to as Real Sense. This technology allows the player to experience the game as if they're actually living it. With its anticipated release date being May 31st, 2065. Xavier has decided to get the game and all of its equipment. To indulge in his ultimate escapist fantasy, but unfortunately, you cannot run away from reality. A couple of weeks after the launch of the game. Both political and military tensions rise to a boiling point. A mysterious message was heard all around the world both in the real world and in Reality Online. A terror group with a fierce military power known as The Red Rose Federation has declared war on the world. As to sending a message. they hacked The game Reality Online. changing the code and hacking all of its AI. Adding several stakes to the game for all the players. First of all, there are no longer allowed to log out of the game. Second of all if they die in the game they die in real life. To add a cherry on top they decided to remove any pain limiter. Meaning that any pain the player experiences will be fully realistic. Their only contact with the outside world is the in-game internet Hub. Which allows the players to access the internet. As both players, world governments, and the public alike are forced to fight for survival.

This is the story of the boy named Aoki Sasaki who was dead by unknown force and sent to another world which he stumbled to be prejudiced as "The Greatest Threat throughout this world" although it gave him no clue as to—why? The dark force within him was the reason for this, and stumbling into misfortune was his grave sight with questionable regrets in this “escapist” world as if he woke up from his apathetic life. He may be trapped to this uncertainty. He may be essential to the eyes of the world. Then, a beautiful woman named Lilith Rose caught him off from the accusation of prejudice by the hands of the Dorian Princess who sensed him with a black smoke, and she offered him to stay with her from the dangers lurking around him. Even if fate offers him to create his own peace, what will be the result of the world? Follow his journey to give himself strength from a pang and prejudice… but are there more than that? ----------------------------------------- Light blinds the man. Dark dreads the man. His confusing existence reached from apathy to unexpected fate. Aoki Sasaki is the one who suffered for this. He bears from nothing to something. He who struggles is the one who stumbles from nothing. He craves satisfaction to cure his apathy.

Four empires, hundreds of Kingdom. Among these, is the Theavarian Empire and the Thusha Kingdom, the exact opposites. One lives lavishly while the other is almost eradicated in the map due to its failure to keep up with modernization. Theavarian empire who doesn't believe in love and treats it as a disease while Thusha Kingdom who sees love as their salvation. This happened in a parallel universe where modern-day emperors still exist, making the role of CEO like those of an ant. --- Can love really surpass all? "We are the two paths that should never have crossed"-Unknown "Falling in love with you is my biggest mistake, risking it all is my choice"- Celestia Wresea If fate will tear you down, again and again, will you still fight even though you know that in this lifetime, you two can't be together? This story revolves around the story of the loveless empire, the Theavarian and the humble kingdom of Thusha. Can destiny be bent towards their way? Or it will consume both of them. "Love me once, love me twice, love me thrice, love me forever" Love me Harder Adam. Genre: Fantasy Romance

She’s a rebel and he’s the rule-maker. She participates in fighting competition, he hates brutality. They were two people who are never meant to cross paths, but she has a mission, to lure the crown prince out or else, it will be hers and her whole family’s life on the line. “Why do you keep avoiding me, woman?” he asked as he cornered her in a dark room. The lady avoided his warm gaze, “We’re not allowed to have this…this relationship, Fergus” she said in her rough voice, at that moment, she was thankful that her long bangs are covering her face, she can’t allow him to see her, or else, she might give in. “I can bend the rules for you Morgana, if only you will allow me” he said, convincing her to submit. Morgana Devereaux, the aloof woman sent by the Dark Cartel, a revolutionary, to keep an eye on Aiden Fergus, the crown prince. She never intended to seduce the prince, but here she was, being played by fate itself. ‘If only I can, I would’ she speaks on her head, if only the Cartel is not holding her family’s life, she would dive in with these feelings. However, she can’t be selfish, she won’t be selfish. “But I can’t risk it all for you Aiden, you have everything while I only have myself in this world if I give myself to you, what would be left out for me?” She said, not having any excuse on her mind but that. “There’s no turning back Morgana, keep in mind this day, the day you turned me down” he painfully said in his cold voice, the spring is now gone. He walks away, leaving the woman paralyzed in every second that passes by, her hand clutching her heart wanting the pain to subside. ‘I will gladly give everything I have to you...in the next lifetime’

"You will become the empress of the most prominent empire," mother said as she fixes my hair, adding a little touch to my already finished look. I stare at the mirror. I should be the happiest woman right now, getting married to the man I admired the most yet why does my heart wavers a little bit? "Let's go, His Highness is waiting for the most beautiful bride in the world" Esmeralda, my mother, taps me on my back as she looks teary eyes. I smiled a little bit. My mind is scattered everywhere, I can't even care less if the whole citizens of the Theavarian empire are watching my actions intently. I walk down in the aisle, dress in all white while the people started to look at me in awe. 'Our future empress' that's what they called me. "Do you take Logan Daxon Ruwedor Fergus as your lawfully wedded husband?" the priest asked but my eyes were pinned on his. The man who confessed his love for me yesterday, Grayson Rowan. 'I'm sorry...' With my lips trembling hard, I manage to say, "I do" and thus, the start of my loveless marriage. ------------ "Are you sure about this, Astrid?" Grayson Rowan's voice occupied the whole room, his brown tantalizing eyes and chiseled jaw made Astrid gulped nervously, why is it only now she realizes how attractive Grayson is? She handles the contract which is freshly signed. "Y-yes," she replied while looking down, "Then you must keep in mind the rules," Grayson said, standing up from his swivel chair. "Number one, no one will know about this contract, not even Brielle," he said, closing the distance, lifting Astrid's chin and making her look into his bright brown eyes. "Number two, you will come here only when I permitted you to do so" his rough hands tucking some of Astrid's loose hair. "And lastly, no strings attached" he finalized before sealing their contract with a kiss, it is indeed the start of their dirty little secret. She was an empress of the Theavarian Empire yet her body has been sold to the emperor of Alutia Empire. 

Heaven is a void of light.

Imagine a world where you can live the life of your favorite fictional characters. Where you can become a real comic book superhero, anime protagonist, video game badass, and other great characters of fiction. Where you can gain actual superpowers, live in a fantastical world filled with villains and adventures, and have fun battling it out with other fellow geeks. In the virtual reality world known as the Escapist Dream, all of this can be possible for a price – once you get in, you can never get out. A Japanese otaku and an American geek would become trapped inside, and forced to fight for survival against computer viruses and other crazed players that had taken over the virtual reality world. Would their new-found powers and teamwork be enough? For what they didn't know, behind this malfunctioning virtual reality world, hides an even darker evil. One who is all-powerful, sadistic, and possibly eldritch...

The Skirmyth is a rouge planet terraformed solely for countless savage criminals whose guilt are beyond forgiveness. To put it simply, it's a prison planet overrun with violence, brutality and death. It is not a mistake to call it a hell. Erizalli, an escapist with multiple personality disorder have eventually found himself sent to the most horrendous place to end up with, the Gardabulan City of the planet Skirmyth. In an eon where advance technology and spirituality are constantly thriving alongside the destructive and endangering warfare among various race, Erizalli must press himself to adapt and improvise to realize his ideal world.

In the year 2074, Gintree Universe is the biggest MMORPG in the world after almost a decade of critical and financial success. Gintree Universe is a product of Gintream, a company that offers a unique service to bring your mind into the game for a nominal fee. Not a lot of good has happened in Robin Staylin's life in the last year, and her only solace in such a chaotic and distressing time has been Gintree Universe. After her life stabilizes she decides to merge her consciousness with the game for a year, but even in an escapist world, it's hard to keep the harshness of reality away...

Malorie Lin's life has been tumbling downhill ever since her twin brother disappeared years ago - dropping out of college, a dead end job, drowning in debt, and to top it all off, discovering her boyfriend of three years has been cheating on her. Video games had once been the only escape she has been able to find to distract her from reality. So when she stumbles upon a mysterious video game that transports her to a world full of magic, monsters, oddly hot demons, and a prophecy beyond the scope of her understanding, Mal finds herself realizing that she is entangled in more than just a escapist fantasy and that her actions may have some very real consequences.

"The Dreamer's Forest" is a captivating urban fantasy novel that follows the extraordinary journey of Emily, a seemingly ordinary 27-year-old lady whose life is forever changed by a mysterious necklace and recurring dreams of a enchanted forest. Emily's mundane existence in the city is shattered when she begins receiving cryptic text messages and glimpsing a handsome stranger from her dreams in the waking world. As the line between reality and fantasy blurs, Emily discovers that she is a Dreamwalker – a rare individual with the power to traverse between realms. Suddenly thrust into the magical world of the Veil, Emily meets Aiden, the man from her dreams, who becomes her guide and protector. Together, they must flee from the nightmarish Shadowkin and seek refuge in the Sanctuary, a haven for magical beings. Here, Emily learns of an ancient prophecy that speaks of a Dreamwalker destined to save both the Veil and the human world from an encroaching darkness. As Emily grapples with her newfound abilities and the weight of her destiny, she must navigate the treacherous politics of the Sanctuary, master her powers, and uncover the secrets of her own mysterious heritage. All the while, her connection with Aiden deepens, adding a layer of romance to her perilous adventure. With the forces of darkness growing stronger and threatening both realms, Emily embarks on a quest through various magical worlds, gathering allies and artifacts crucial to fulfilling the prophecy. She faces betrayal, loss, and increasingly dangerous foes, pushing her to the limits of her newfound powers and forcing her to confront her own doubts and fears. As the final battle approaches, Emily must make heart-wrenching choices that will determine the fate of both worlds. With her loyal friends from the human world now drawn into the conflict, the stakes have never been higher. "The Dreamer's Forest" is a spellbinding tale of self-discovery, courage, and the power of dreams. It weaves together elements of contemporary urban life with a rich, immersive fantasy world, creating a story that is both relatable and wonderfully escapist. Emily's transformation from an ordinary young woman to a powerful Dreamwalker forms the emotional core of this thrilling adventure, which will leave readers questioning the nature of reality and the untapped potential that lies within their own dreams.

historical novel, a novel that has as its setting a period of history and that attempts to convey the spirit, manners, and social conditions of a past age with realistic detail and fidelity (which is in some cases only apparent fidelity) to historical fact. The work may deal with actual historical personages, as does Robert Graves’s I, Claudius (1934), or it may contain a mixture of fictional and historical characters. It may focus on a single historic event, as does Franz Werfel’s Forty Days of Musa Dagh (1934), which dramatizes the defense of an Armenian stronghold. More often it attempts to portray a broader view of a past society in which great events are reflected by their impact on the private lives of fictional individuals. Since the appearance of the first historical novel, Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley (1814), this type of fiction has remained popular. Though some historical novels, such as Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (1865–69), are of the highest artistic quality, many of them are written to mediocre standards. One type of historical novel is the purely escapist costume romance, which, making no pretense to historicity, uses a setting in the past to lend credence to improbable characters and adventures.

historical novel, a novel that has as its setting a period of history and that attempts to convey the spirit, manners, and social conditions of a past age with realistic detail and fidelity (which is in some cases only apparent fidelity) to historical fact. The work may deal with actual historical personages, as does Robert Graves’s I, Claudius (1934), or it may contain a mixture of fictional and historical characters. It may focus on a single historic event, as does Franz Werfel’s Forty Days of Musa Dagh (1934), which dramatizes the defense of an Armenian stronghold. More often it attempts to portray a broader view of a past society in which great events are reflected by their impact on the private lives of fictional individuals. Since the appearance of the first historical novel, Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley (1814), this type of fiction has remained popular. Though some historical novels, such as Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace (1865–69), are of the highest artistic quality, many of them are written to mediocre standards. One type of historical novel is the purely escapist costume romance, which, making no pretense to historicity, uses a setting in the past to lend credence to improbable characters and adventures. Key People: Winston Churchill Victor Hugo Xenophon Aleksandr Pushkin Sir Walter Scott Related Topics: genre The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn. Home Literature Novels & Short Stories Novelists A-K Thomas B. Costain American writer Alternate titles: Thomas Bertram Costain By The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica • Edit History Thomas B. Costain, in full Thomas Bertram Costain, (born May 8, 1885, Brantford, Ontario, Canada—died October 8, 1965, New York, New York, U.S.), Canadian-born American historical novelist. Costain, Thomas B. Costain, Thomas B. See all media Born: May 8, 1885 Brantford Canada Died: October 8, 1965 (aged 80) New York City New York Notable Works: “For My Great Folly ” “The Black Rose ” “The Silver Chalice ” A journalist for many years on Canadian newspapers and a Saturday Evening Post editor (1920–34), Costain was 57 when he published his first romance, For My Great Folly (1942), dealing with the 17th-century rivalry between England and Spain. An immediate success, it was followed almost yearly by historical adventure tales, the best known of which are The Black Rose (1945), whose medieval English hero ranges as far as Kublai Khan’s China, and The Silver Chalice (1952), about the early Christians in Rome. Stack of books, pile of books, literature, reading. Hompepage blog 2009, arts and entertainment, history and society. BRITANNICA QUIZ Literary Favorites: Fact or Fiction? Love literature? This quiz sorts out the truth about beloved authors and stories, old and new. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. fashionable novel Home Literature Novels & Short Stories fashionable novel literary subgenre Alternate titles: “silver-fork” novel By The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica • Edit History fashionable novel, early 19th-century subgenre of the comedy of manners portraying the English upper class, usually by members of that class. One author particularly known for his fashionable novels was Theodore Hook. Related Topics: novel comedy of manners