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The Cost of Survival is a serialized audiobook set in the Fallout universe. This dark, character-driven story follows a human captive inside a super mutant stronghold, where survival depends on learning rules that were never meant to be fair--and on deciding what parts of yourself you’re willing to lose to stay alive. ⚠️ Mature themes, violence, and psychological distress. Listener discretion advised. Unofficial fan-fiction set in the Fallout universe. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Bethesda Softworks.

What price victory? The war with the Republic of Haven has resumed . . . disastrously for the Star Kingdom of Manticore. Admiral Lady Dame Honor Harrington, Steadholder and Duchess Harrington, the single victorious Allied commander of the opening phase of the new war, has been recalled from the Sidemore System to command Eighth Fleet. Everyone knows Eighth Fleet is the Alliance's primary offensive command, which makes it the natural assignment for the woman the media calls "the Salamander."

Set in a world where every comfort and convenience comes at a staggering cost, the story follows Carrin, an ordinary man crushed beneath the weight of debt in a society obsessed with technological luxury. As he reflects on the tragic suicide of a neighbor and prepares for a visit from a relentless finance agent, Carrin confronts the unsettling truth about consumerism, inherited debt, and the price of happiness.

How much will you sacrifice to survive in a world turned game? When friends and family fall to monsters and aliens everyday, will you choose safety over freedom? These are the questions the survivors in the Yukon must ask themselves. New alien masters arrive, offering safety from ever stronger monsters in return for their freedom and future potential. Thrust into a position of power and influence by dint of his Levels, John must choose—not just for himself but Whitehorse itself. The price, however, might be more than he is willing to pay.

Carving out a living in the Deathlands is no easy feat. To most, the only thing that matters is one more day spent above ground. To the man known as Trader, the only thing that matters is the bottom line. In a mutie-filled, irradiated wasteland, Trader and crew set out to find the scavvie Marsh Folsom. Stories going around say that Folsom has knowledge of an underground cache with a legendary bounty.

John Eric Carver and Shrek have fought their way through a viral apocalypse and into the aftermath. Working with fifty other survivors in the remote mountains outside of San Diego, they have created a community safe from the monsters called Variants. But outside their small haven, giant packs of the beasts roam the cities in search of humans to feed their insatiable appetite.

Not long ago, the starship Freedom was a museum ship. A relic of a bygone era. A rusty old warship converted into a tourist trap. Then the aliens attacked. Now, once more, the legendary Freedom flies to war. The war is brutal. The enemy is merciless. The rahs, vicious arachnids from deep space, crave only one thing. Human flesh. Before this terror, Earth’s fleet crumbles. Starships burn. Millions die. But the Freedom still flies. James King, her gruff old commander, still fights.

This two-story compiliation, read by Stefan Rudnicki, offers two stories from David Drake's popular Hammer's Slammers series. In Counting the Cost, the hottest science fiction mercenaries are back, so why count the cost? The other guy is going to pay for it! Hammer's Slammers must win a two-front war while maintaining the civilian power structure against hordes of religious fanatics. In The Warrior, Colonel Alois Hammer, Luke Broglie, Tess Kuykendall, and Slick Des Grieux - cogs in a killing machine - find themselves at the center of a potential bloodbath.

Set on a distant planet, this is a gripping tale about a colony that believes in "appropriate technology adoption". When a heavily armed clan arrives at the colony, while it's being visited by off-world anthropologists, events spiral out of control, and the colony's beliefs are put to the test. The story is told from the viewpoint of a young woman - who soon learns just how high the price of wisdom can be.

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The Gaming But At What Cost? Podcast is a podcast about all things games hosted by NiteeeTV and Dragon, every week we will have a new episode with a different content creator and we will talk about upcoming releases, new patches, and all other gaming news!

Welcome to the Watashi No Loli (https://watashinololi.online/)podcast! Dive into the world of this captivating anime-inspired visual novel game. Join us as we explore the game’s immersive storytelling, character customization options, and how your choices shape the outcome of the story. From engaging mini-games to beautiful anime-style graphics, Watashi No Loli offers a dynamic, interactive experience for anime and mobile game lovers. Whether you’re a fan of decision-based gameplay or just love anime aesthetics, this podcast will give you an in-depth look at what makes Watashi No Loli a ...

Budget Arcade is a weekly podcast produced every Tuesday. The podcast covers the rating and reviewing of free to play (f2p) and indie video games. Scott, Jeff, and Mark go over the game play, paywall, and replayability of each game before deciding if it's worth the listeners time to play.