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Here is a collection of joined-up stories for these disjointed times, for the exiled and the out-of-place. Letters from love poets and blood-stained dictators, memos from corrupt businessmen and out-of-touch courtiers. The action stretches from Chislehurst to the Chagos Islands, from bathos to Billericay.

I draw the line at serving people grasshoppers for dinner. As luck would have it, on the same day I quit my job as head chef at Suzette’s, a fine-dining restaurant in Boston, I was offered an opportunity to open a restaurant at a castle in Scotland. But now that I’m here in Loren Brae, I’m not so sure this city girl can hack it.

Once, I was a broke college student. Now, it seems I'm destined to rule as the Lightbringer—queen of the demon realm. Except I have competition in the form of Orion, the Lord of Chaos. Like me, he has been marked as a leader. We can't keep our hands off each other, even if he swore an oath to kill me. It seems we both want the same thing—the crown. And in this battle of wills, only one of us will be left standing.

A cosmic curveball of a book where reality meets "What just happened?" From a childhood split between the Mississippi River and the Balkan foothills to a path through baseball and criminology, Brey W Bodjovic's unique voice has been simmering for decades. In this debut collection, he serves up stories forged in mountain air and human chaos, blending the mundane with the utterly surreal. Perfect for listeners who love their fiction laced with a dose of the unexpected and a sharp, observant eye for the weirdness of life.

Once, Orion and I were lovers. Then, the gorgeous demon king broke my heart. He kicked me out of the City of Thorns, exiling me to the mortal world. Now, I have plans to get back at him—and save the world while I'm at it. Orion wants revenge on all the mortals. If I steal his crown, I can stop the bloodshed. All I have to do is beat him in a series of trials, proving that the gods chose me as queen.

I never thought I'd be singing happy birthday to myself in a dungeon. And yet when a sinfully sexy demon crashes happy hour, that's exactly what happens. He’s known as the Lord of Chaos, and he’s mistaken me for my succubus doppelgänger. Happy birthday to me. When he tastes my blood, he finally understands I’m mortal. And I realize we have something in common: we both crave revenge. So we make a deal: I can stay in the forbidden city to hunt for my mom's killer. In return, I’ll help him get the vengeance he craves. I just have to pose as a sexy succubus. One problem—he's my number one suspect.

After uncovering Project 157’s terrifying secrets, Navy SEAL Jacob Carter and Sage Emmerson are fugitives on every government watchlist. The N.W.O. will use any weapon—digital, biological, or spiritual—to erase them. To survive, Jacob must rely on what he learned in the spirit realm — truths that defy logic, faith that bends reality, and power that no enemy can counterfeit. But when the K-60 program forces Sage dangerously close to a jump between worlds, Jacob realizes this time he might lose more than the fight—he might lose her.

Are you aware that thousands of children every year report feelings that they don’t fit in or are not normal? This playful children's book uses fun rhymes, humorous animals, and human characters to highlight that our unique traits make us special. Let's join a little ducky named Lucky on his exciting first day at school, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Lucky's unusual looks catch his teacher's and classmates' attention, leaving everyone wondering if he has spots, dots, or chickenpox. Not sure about it himself, Lucky embarks on a quest for answers.

Wally and the Backpack of Worry is a simple yet powerful story to help teach children their feelings of fear and worry are mentionable and manageable. One of the most important lessons a child can learn is knowing they have control over their emotions. Join Wally as he learns important lessons about trust, fears and the coping tools to help manage those worrisome thoughts.

Jack and Karen are an ordinary, happily married couple. They've been together for years and are convinced every problem can be worked through. Until Karen finds an odd text on Jack's phone, and her confrontation leads to a shock revelation: Jack is gay, and he wants a male lover. Seeking stability for themselves and security for their teenage children, they settle on a 'closed loop' arrangement, whereby they stay together and Jack has a boyfriend. So begins a new type of marriage, where small deceptions and unspoken fantasies are replaced with radical honesty.

In this heart-warming children’s audiobook about building self-esteem, understanding emotions, and discovering kindness, children will come to understand that making bad choices does not make you a bad child.

The third audiobook of select horror and thriller stories from author Andrew Allen Smith, Yet Another Slice of Fear takes a deeper dive into the thrill of facing unknowns, including death.

Poetry. Literary nonfiction. Fiction. Drama. LGBTQIA studies. Women's studies. Compiled in one book for the first time, featuring both new and out-of-print pieces, the contents of The Judy Grahn Reader span four decades of work by the prominent writer and activist. This volume contains writing from every phase of Judy Grahn's career, including poems from all of her major poetry collections, a number of her groundbreaking essays, as well as selected fiction and the full-length play The Queen of Swords.

This collection of 29 short stories, poems, and essays will take your breath away, break your heart, and even inspire transformation in your life. Because there’s no time like the present to break out of your shell, spread your wings, and embrace your own metamorphosis.

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.

Did you know that glaciers around the world are melting? Little polar bear Soha doesn't know why this is happening, but he knows it's not a good thing. Motivated by his wonderful curiosity, Soha decides to set out on a journey to find out the truth. Along the way, he meets a couple of sensational children. He will discover that it's up to him to save his planet! Join Soha, Jack, and Mary on their adventure to stop global warming. Learn about the true value of curiosity and discover that we can all be great heroes no matter our age!

A children's storybook designed to teach self-confidence through an encounter between an ant, an elephant, and a peacock. The ant in our story is trying to find friends who are much bigger and stronger than him. His self-confidence is due to the good and hearty conversations he had with his mother. This story is dedicated to our dear children, and also to mothers who like their children to grow up happy and successful in the community.

Hello Mom: A COVID-19 Story is about a 10-year-old boy, Israel, who did not want to wash his hands after playing at the park. But his mom tells him that he needs to wash his hands to prevent him and his family from getting the coronavirus. It provides virus contamination procedures and hygiene information. The book teaches kids to stay calm in a pandemic. This story will help children communicate their feelings and concerns about the coronavirus pandemic with their parents.

It turns out that Pete has a talent for making people laugh. Some people tell jokes. Some people do silly tricks. Some people do funny voices. But not Pete. Pete makes people laugh with whoopie cushions. In fact, he likes it so much that he neglects to practice his clarinet like his Mom told him to. So, when Pete realizes that he has not practiced enough for his big concert performance, he finds himself in a bit of a tight spot!

Helping children cope with degenerative myopia (MMD) is vital to their mental health and well-being. Bessie Busy Bee sees a bright light at the end of the tunnel in the trusted care of Dr. Stinger and community support. Find out the important elements that helped the demoted queen handle her new position in life and work in the Hive Colony. Your little one may get hooked on the wonderful world of the Bee!