Christopher Hall

A dungeon named Kelsey and a beautiful baroness on a covert mission join forces in this LitRPG fantasy that's full of adventurers, assassins, and ammo. Suliel is returning to the walled city. But while she has the ability to assess others' primary loyalties, she remains deeply uncertain as to whom she can trust. Indeed, she even doubts her own mother's intentions. Fortunately, as she surveys her surroundings and navigates court intrigue, she's guided by a voice in her head: that of Kelsey, a sentient dungeon with an ax to grind. Unable to stifle her snarky attitude, Kelsey's avatar offends the black-eyed god Riadi when she expresses her desire to free the mortal races--a mission she expects Suliel to play a significant role in. Meanwhile, Suliel's husband, Anton, sails the sea without a map . . . but with plenty of direction from Kelsey. As he and his crew dodge flaming arrows, they ready their superior weapons to claim victory over an Elitran ship and free the slaves aboard. It's all part of Kelsey's elaborate--and possibly reckless--plan to bring unprecedented firepower to the ongoing battle between the oppressed and the oppressor. And now, backed by some unexpected allies, a few helpful skeletons, and new, untested weapons mightier than the sword, their quest continues. One thing's for sure: where Kelsey goes, trouble usually follows . . . From the author of Phantasm: The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series--originally released on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook

A twisted artificial intelligence wreaks havoc for a team of adventurers in the fifth installment of this LitRPG series perfect for fans of D&D. Before they entered the dungeon, there were plenty of warnings to suggest that Kandis Hammond and her Adventurers Guild companions were in for a world of chaos. The elves referred to it as the "Fortress of Unending Nightmare," and the entrance elevator caught fire just as the group stepped out of it. Now, with the dungeon intelligence, Axel, maniacally declaring they're going to have "so much fun," there's no telling what surprises are in store. Thrown into a dystopian cityscape overrun with monsters, the team discovers that each floor is a deadly take on a computer game from Kandis's original life. If they can work together and complete each floor's challenges, Kandis and Borys just might reach the portal that'll take them back to Earth . . . if there's anything left of it. Meanwhile, Kandis continues having strange visions at inopportune moments. Are they memories of her former career at a tech startup, where someone tore themselves apart and the Goddess of Creation was a financial officer? Or are they a sign that someone's meddling with her mind? Kandis is desperate for answers, but the Great Game takes priority. She and her friends must win--and survive. The fifth volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series--with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook

In "To Rinse Dishes or Not," a captivating collection of poems, the mundane act of dishwashing transforms into a profound metaphor for life's choices and moral dilemmas. With each page, the poet invites readers into a world where the simple clatter of porcelain meets the resonant echoes of introspection. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful contemplation, the verses explore the delicate balance between duty and desire, routine and rebellion. Readers will find themselves questioning their own habits, reflecting on the myriad decisions that shape their existence, all while being drawn into a rhythmic dance of language that is both relatable and deeply insightful. This compelling anthology beckons you to embrace the everyday with new eyes, revealing the beauty and complexity in the ordinary. Discover the journey of rinsing, scrubbing, and contemplating, as the poet artfully uncovers the profound truths hidden in the wash of life.

In "Tears in the Rain," a cascade of emotions flows through the verses as the author captures the delicate interplay between sorrow and solace. Each poem paints vivid imagery of nature, intertwining the rhythmic dance of raindrops with the human experience of grief, longing, and hope. As readers journey through the collection, they are invited to explore intimate reflections on loss, love, and renewal. The poignant language evokes a sense of catharsis, transforming pain into beauty and illustrating how even the heaviest storms can lead to moments of clarity. This collection resonates with anyone who has ever sought refuge in the rain, finding in it both an echo of their own tears and an emblem of healing. "Tears in the Rain" is a lyrical testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the serene power of nature in our darkest times.

In "Tears in the Rain," a cascade of emotions flows through the verses as the author captures the delicate interplay between sorrow and solace. Each poem paints vivid imagery of nature, intertwining the rhythmic dance of raindrops with the human experience of grief, longing, and hope. As readers journey through the collection, they are invited to explore intimate reflections on loss, love, and renewal. The poignant language evokes a sense of catharsis, transforming pain into beauty and illustrating how even the heaviest storms can lead to moments of clarity. This collection resonates with anyone who has ever sought refuge in the rain, finding in it both an echo of their own tears and an emblem of healing. "Tears in the Rain" is a lyrical testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the serene power of nature in our darkest times.

In "The Pieces of You," each poem is a delicate shard of emotion, reflecting the intricate tapestry of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through evocative imagery and poignant language, the collection invites readers to explore the multifaceted nature of relationships and the echoes they leave behind. Choices, regrets, and moments of joy intertwine, revealing the beauty and fragility of human connection. As you turn the pages, you will find fragments of your own experiences mirrored in the lyrical verses, creating a profound sense of intimacy and understanding. This collection is a celebration of vulnerability, urging us to embrace the pieces that comprise our lives and to recognize that even the broken fragments can create a stunning mosaic of resilience and hope. Dive into the depths of your feelings and uncover the narrative hidden within "The Pieces of You."

In "The Cosmic Frontier," embark on an extraordinary journey through the vast realms of imagination and the mysteries of the universe. This enchanting collection of poems invites readers to explore the delicate interplay between nature and the cosmos, weaving together themes of existence, wonder, and the eternal quest for understanding. Each verse is a star, illuminating the paths of love, loss, and transcendence, encouraging a deep connection with both the familiar and the unknown. The lyrical language dances gracefully, echoing the rhythms of the universe, while poignant imagery invokes the breathtaking beauty of the night sky. Join the poet as they navigate the cosmos of human experience, inviting readers to ponder their place in the universe and to dream beyond earthly limits. "The Cosmic Frontier" is not just a book of poems; it is a gateway to the boundless possibilities that lie waiting among the stars.

In "The Pieces of You," each poem is a delicate shard of emotion, reflecting the intricate tapestry of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through evocative imagery and poignant language, the collection invites readers to explore the multifaceted nature of relationships and the echoes they leave behind. Choices, regrets, and moments of joy intertwine, revealing the beauty and fragility of human connection. As you turn the pages, you will find fragments of your own experiences mirrored in the lyrical verses, creating a profound sense of intimacy and understanding. This collection is a celebration of vulnerability, urging us to embrace the pieces that comprise our lives and to recognize that even the broken fragments can create a stunning mosaic of resilience and hope. Dive into the depths of your feelings and uncover the narrative hidden within "The Pieces of You."

In "The Cosmic Frontier," embark on an extraordinary journey through the vast realms of imagination and the mysteries of the universe. This enchanting collection of poems invites readers to explore the delicate interplay between nature and the cosmos, weaving together themes of existence, wonder, and the eternal quest for understanding. Each verse is a star, illuminating the paths of love, loss, and transcendence, encouraging a deep connection with both the familiar and the unknown. The lyrical language dances gracefully, echoing the rhythms of the universe, while poignant imagery invokes the breathtaking beauty of the night sky. Join the poet as they navigate the cosmos of human experience, inviting readers to ponder their place in the universe and to dream beyond earthly limits. "The Cosmic Frontier" is not just a book of poems; it is a gateway to the boundless possibilities that lie waiting among the stars.

"Through Your Love, I Found Me" is a poignant collection of poems that explores the transformative power of love and self-discovery. Each verse unravels the intricate layers of connection-between two souls, and within oneself-revealing the beauty and complexities of relationships. Through evocative imagery and heartfelt reflections, the poems celebrate the journey of finding identity through the lens of love. The reader is invited to navigate the delicate dance of vulnerability, passion, and growth, as the poet illuminates the moments that define us. This book is a testament to the idea that love, in its many forms, acts as both a mirror and a compass, guiding us back to ourselves. With lyrical grace and emotional depth, "Through Your Love, I Found Me" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of love on the journey toward self-realization.

"Through Your Love, I Found Me" is a poignant collection of poems that explores the transformative power of love and self-discovery. Each verse unravels the intricate layers of connection-between two souls, and within oneself-revealing the beauty and complexities of relationships. Through evocative imagery and heartfelt reflections, the poems celebrate the journey of finding identity through the lens of love. The reader is invited to navigate the delicate dance of vulnerability, passion, and growth, as the poet illuminates the moments that define us. This book is a testament to the idea that love, in its many forms, acts as both a mirror and a compass, guiding us back to ourselves. With lyrical grace and emotional depth, "Through Your Love, I Found Me" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of love on the journey toward self-realization.

Kelsey makes her big debut on the world stage in the second book of this dungeon-core fantasy adventure from the author of the Phantasm series.Traveling to distant, exotic lands and meeting interesting, exciting people is all part of Kelsey's gig as a dungeon. And if she has to kill someone, well . . . they probably had it coming. Ever at her--or at least her avatar's--side is the dependable Anton, and now he's leading her on a quest across the ocean to rescue his people from slavery.That doesn't mean Kelsey can neglect the home front though. Her putative liege, Suliel, has earned a telepathic link to her, allowing the dungeon to coordinate the development of the barony. At the same time, she needs to provide ships and explosives to Anton's team.He may have new members, new equipment, and a whole new Heroic Class, but Anton will endure far greater challenges this time around, including possible death on a daily basis. He must make the difficult choices every hero faces, be they romantic or reckless, and needs Kelsey's support now more than ever.To keep the group together--and everyone more or less in one piece--they'll both come up against incredible obstacles and risk heartbreaking losses. But every step Anton takes on his path leads him closer to Kelsey's true goal.From the author of Phantasm: The second volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series--originally released on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook

A charming leader must rally her friends to take on soldiers, spies, and an evil duke as this LitRPG adventure for Dungeons & Dragons fans continues.A Worldwalker in the Great Game, Kandis Hammond has built her character on charisma, social skills, and illusion magic, garnering her many roles in the town of Talnier, specifically secretary of the Town Council, member of the Adventurers Guild, and head of the local bank. And with the town preparing to expand to support its growing population, her agenda is jam-packed. There are diplomatic meetings, budgets, and dungeon builds . . . as well as mysterious notes from fugitive elven bards. Plus, she's still figuring out which god is her patron.But all that comes to a screeching halt when Kandis uncovers a disturbing plot helmed by a power-hungry duke. Who knows what he has planned for her? Suddenly, everything she's worked for could be destroyed.Now, to save Talnier--and prevent its formerly booming population from taking a nosedive--Kandis must quickly assemble her team of adventurers and an arsenal of spells. If she's learned anything during her short time in this strange world, it's that there are some things she can't do on her own . . .The fourth volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series--with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook

A run-of-the-mill hero meets his match in the form of a dungeon that's not what it seems in this adventurous fantasy romance for fans of isekai LitRPG.Kelsey never imagined she'd be transported to a different world and reborn as a sentient dungeon. And it's not like her disembodied soul had much choice in the matter . . .Being a small dungeon on the outskirts of town in the backwaters of an unimportant kingdom isn't easy, but Kelsey's done her best to level up and become the best dungeon she can be: Digging a hole of ever-increasing depth and complexity. Creating an undead atmosphere that would make a necromancer proud. Spawning monsters and treasure. Killing adventurers. But lately, things have gotten a bit stale.When a hottie of an adventurer staggers into her cave, Kelsey decides to grab life by the throat. With a newly formed avatar and a deal that makes things very difficult for her heroic new companion, this dungeon is going to do exactly what she wants for the first time in, well, forever--and have the best time doing it.From the author of Phantasm: The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series--originally released on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook

A young woman living in a fantasy role-playing game finds herself caught up in political intrigue in this epic LitRPG adventure for Dungeons & Dragons fans. Adjusting to life in the magical realm of Latora hasn't been easy for Kandis Hammond. The twenty-four-year-old was plucked from her life in Sydney, Australia, and tossed into the Great Game without even a thread of clothing. But she's managed to survive the real-life role-playing game, gaining experience points and leveling up. Now she has a team of adventuring companions, and she's even become Councillor of the thriving frontier town of Talnier. With her charisma and charm abilities, Kandis is a natural politician. She's been selected to travel to the royal palace in Dorsay to have the king confirm Talnier's charter. So, with her fellow adventurers by her side, she begins her journey to the capital. But while it sounds like a simple diplomatic trip, Kandis has managed to gain a few enemies during her brief time in Latora. And one-if not all-of them would be more than happy to ensure she never returns home . . . The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible

Moisture dynamics in brick, stone and concrete has a controlling influence on the durability and performance of the built environment. Water Transport in Brick, Stone and Concrete provides a unified description of transport processes involving saturated and unsaturated flow in porous inorganic materials and structures. It sets out fundamental physics and materials science, mathematical description and experimental measurement as a basis for engineering design and construction practice. Now in its third edition, the book combines a systematic presentation of the scientific and technical principles with new analyses of topics such as sorption isotherms, temperature dependence of sorptivity, time-dependent properties of cement-based materials, layered materials, air-trapping and driving rain.It serves as an authoritative reference for research workers, practising engineers and students of civil, building, architectural and materials engineering. Much of the fundamental work is relevant to engineers in soil science and geotechnics, as well as oilfield, chemical and process engineering.

A twenty-four-year-old woman trapped in a fantasy role-playing game continues her quest for a way out in this epic adventure for fans of Dungeons & Dragons. Seven strangers have been snatched from their average lives on Earth and transported to another realm. Now they're Champions in the Great Game-legendary heroes destined for a higher purpose that will change the world. Speaking of purpose, Kandis Hammond, a junior financial research analyst from Sydney, sure would like to figure out what hers is. Kandis has a come a long way since her arrival in Latorra. She's a level-four Phantasmal Artificer with high charisma and a team of fellow adventurers. Together, they set up a home base in the city of Talnier and hunt monsters to rack up experience points, wealth, supplies, and more. But Kandis can't continue like this forever. She has some burning questions that require answers . . . As a Champion, Kandis must determine which god brought her to Latorra so she may take up their cause. Not doing so could have dire consequences. There's also the matter of what to do with her mysterious Dungeon core. And on top of everything, another Champion is about to show up in Talnier. The newcomer might be an ally, but when Kandis sees who else is riding in their party, her hopes will go up in smoke. The second volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible