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Using humor and horror, satire and allegory, fabulism and realism, Tales from the Liminal takes you for an extraordinary ride, submerging you in spaces where anything is possible, especially transformation.

Lillian has lived her entire life by a script. She hasn’t been free to express her true being in any way; trapped in a world of lies. She is a puppet, but she is also a Princess. But all that drastically changes when she is assigned into an arranged marriage, to a Prince from a faraway land. A soldier is appointed, with the duty of delivering this Princess to her new husband. Along this daring and extremely dangerous journey, Lillian is finally free to break those chains to find her true self-and her true love.

Gray, leaden clouds blot out the sky, a cold wind chills your bones, and a frantic whispering is heard among the trees. What is happening? There is no need to ask, for you already know the truth: The terror of Trick-or-Treat Thrillers Best Paranormal has returned for yet another year.... Whether it is a monster from your worst nightmares, an ancient evil that should not still live, a mysterious entity hiding near your home, or even your own demonic family members waiting to pounce, our authors know what frightens you.

Bloodlines Vol.1 is a captivating compilation that brings together the first five novellas of fan-favorite characters from the novel Stanley Swanson - Breed of a Werewolf. The anthology delves into the intricate and diverse backgrounds of these characters, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of their lives and experiences.

The Second Black Beacon Book of Mystery is even more challenging than the first. Our cast of intrepid investigators needs your puzzle-solving talent again, for these aren't merely stories, but fair-play mysteries. In this anthology, you'll be faced with impossible crimes. You'll find frightful amounts of poison...don't invite these authors over for dinner! There are clues to be collected and alibis to be checked, and your general knowledge and attention to detail will be put to the test. Does that sound like your cup of tea? Ah, best not drink that! Will you take the case? Great! We're ...

In 1945, a German Christian family fears death from the Allies’ hasty advance, so they flee on a journey to the United States. There are many obstacles that challenge them along the way. World War II fighting has not ended, so a mother and her son must pretend to be a French family in order to escape an uncertain future. They take a cargo ship to New York City and hide out in an Amish town. In 1969, while her son is studying at a university, his mother passes away. Her son, Hans, decides to build a shrine to honor his German SS father, but he goes too far. His German meetings are his only...

Jamie Dinning has autism, Down’s syndrome, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He is a beautiful, charming and lovable little boy, but due to his high level of enthusiasm for mischief-making he is also exceptionally “challenging”. Christmas Special tells the story of the Dinning family's trip to Lapland. It was a trip they will remember forever, but not entirely for the reasons they were hoping for. This hilarious and heart-warming novella is based on a true story. It is a self-contained and standalone sequel to Someone Special, a comedy-memoir about Jamie's earlier years. ...

It's almost been a month since the R-04 virus eradicated twenty-five percent of the world's population and then began to chew away at the remaining survivors, one by one. There are enough of them left standing to unite and to fight back against the undead, but they're so busy fighting amongst themselves for possession of what is left of the world that they knew, that the sanguines are slithering in between the cracks of humanity and feasting on the excess of bad blood that's now flowing freely due to human hands. Some hate in the name of love Others fight for power over things that are ...

There’s more than pasta cooking in the Macaroni on Wheels kitchen. Meet Terza Tiepolo, a feisty Italian caterer who fills her free time solving crime. She belongs to a local murder mystery book club, and leads the other participants in their monthly whodunnit contest. Terza also works diligently to grow her catering business. But when a prominent doctor hires Terza’s company to cater a dinner party, she never expects murder to be on the menu.

Some dolls are meant to be broken. Others were made to watch. When FBI forensic linguist Nora Quinn escapes the fire that destroyed The Dollmaker’s lair, she thinks the nightmare is over. The killer who built a world of porcelain victims, obsession, and childhood nightmares is dead… or so she believes. But weeks later, a package arrives—a single glass eye and a note: Some dolls never burn. As Nora unravels the secrets left behind in Elias’s twisted journals, a terrifying question haunts her: How many of her memories are real? And how many were stitched into her mind by someone else?...

Eugene considers himself the "Erotic Geek," and enjoys flirting with Carly, his sexiest support customer. She's hot, blonde, fit, and flirty, but always has a boyfriend's photo on her desk. Then one day she asks him a favor: could he give her some private coaching on the most intimate subject? She teases but has never actually done the deed. And she wants to do every sex thing she’s seen on the Internet. She wants to kiss, nibble, lick, climb on top of, and taste everything. Yes, he said, it will be my heart-felt pleasure. Then he realizes she wants to practice for her new boyfriend and ...

The K.E.Y.S of Houston: Voices of Recovery Podcast empowers youth, families, and communities through hope, healing, and transformation. Presented by Keep Enriching Youth Success, Inc., each episode explores the 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery, highlighting real stories, reflection, and practical tools for growth. From overcoming addiction and managing anger to preparing for re-entry and reclaiming what was lost, we share insights that are person-driven, culturally rooted, and supported by community and family. This podcast is more than a conversation—it’s a movement to inspire leadership...

自分や大切なひとの健康を守るために、まず知っておきたいからだの基礎知識365 永遠のテーマ、「人間」について、新たな光を投げかける本 1週間で七分野、毎日飽きずに続く!

I feared for their lives and their ears. Our local weekly newspaper showed pictures of them dangling from ropes hanging in woven baskets off the embankment of a mountain in order to tap sticks of dynamite into the holes they drilled in the granite cliff faces they blasted away. One could hear that awful, loud dynamite blasting all the way in town. But the booming had been even worse for the ears of the railroad workers who detonated the charges for the grading and tunneling, especially the Chinese who were given these most dangerous jobs.

She is everything that a man like myself needs to stand against. She is the embodiment of sin and hate. She deserves to die a thousand deaths to what she did to my father- for how she's turned me and my brothers against one another! So why, God, WHY is she being blessed with every stroke of good fortune that one could ever ask for, while I am being left wallow in the ruins of what she left behind in her wake? In book five of The Eden Chronicles, Karol Barachiel has taken it upon himself to rid the world of Larkin’s influence once and for all. And because sending people to help fight his ...

Staircases can be fatal, especially on Halloween. After catering a surprise birthday party on the evening of October 30th, Terza returns to the scene of the celebration on the following morning. Instead of being greeted by the happy, party hosts, Terza discovers a dead body at the bottom of the curved staircase. Not again! And this time, Terza’s amateur detective skills are landing her directly into personal danger. She would rather be using her chef’s knife than having one pointed at her face!

Build the business. Protect the relationship. What happens when your business partner is also your spouse, sibling, or best friend? The stakes are higher. The emotions are deeper. And the risks — personal and financial — can be devastating. Introducing The Prenupship Method is your essential guide to safeguarding both your business and your relationship before it’s too late. Whether you're just launching your idea or already knee-deep in operations, this book helps you set expectations, define boundaries, and prepare for the moments that most business partners never see coming. ...

Following the loss of both her parents and her promotion from Princess to Queen, Ivyanne Court wants to believe she's about to wriggle free of the love-triangle-shaped net that she's recently become ensnared within- to finally be granted a reprieve from the arduous task of being forced to choose between Lincoln Grey and Tristan Loveridge. Not only because she knows she's more than entitled to take some time off to grieve, but because the mermaid community has bigger problems to worry about than whom she gives her heart to. But Ivyanne is wrong, and it doesn't take her long to realise that ...

As a boy, I felt "the maverick" running wild in my veins. My heroes were the gunfighters of the 1960’s spaghetti westerns and I reveled in their daredevil manhood. Like them, no one could tell me what to do and I pushed the envelope in every way. As I grew into a man I always felt like a leader, but didn't necessarily see anyone I thought was worth following. I needed someone to follow that encouraged my willingness to be marked as different and set apart from the crowd. To really man up, I needed to be led where I was weakest: in righteousness, truthfulness, boldness, faithfulness, ...

An Indian Arranged Marriage, Billionaire, Second Chance, Enemies to Lovers, Alpha Male Romance. She was his pawn. He was her punishment. But in a world built on vengeance and illusion, can unexpected sparks of love rewrite the ending between the rivals? Can the innocent bride reclaim her identity and rise from the ashes—into a powerful, confident businesswoman the world never saw coming? Taraswin—an international sensation, Hollywood’s reigning heartthrob, and the very embodiment of fame, fortune, and flawless charm. But beneath the polished perfection lies a man fueled by a single, ...