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It was meant to be a night off duty for Jen Garner and Hannah Littlefair, spent celebrating the achievement of a dear old friend in a luxury hotel penthouse suite. But crime doesn’t take a night off, as they’re soon to find out…

"The Light Between The Shadows" is ultimately a novel about hope—not the cheap, easy hope of happy endings, but the hard-won, daily-renewed hope of choosing to keep living when everything in you wants to give up. It's about finding light not by denying the shadows but by learning to carry both. Jim's journey from suicidal isolation to purposeful Guardian is neither simple nor complete. By the novel's end, he's still struggling, still uncertain, still carrying wounds that may never fully heal. But he's also connected, purposeful, and alive.

The Observing Universe is not a book of answers. It is a book of questions — approached with attention, silence, and wonder. Drawing from cosmology, science, philosophy, and human experience, this contemplative essay invites the listener to reflect on the movement of the universe, the nature of life, consciousness, and the place of the human being within the whole. Throughout this book, the universe is not presented as a distant object to be explained, but as a living process in which we participate.

What does it mean to build a life — when life first breaks you? A Man Under Construction is a powerful literary memoir about survival, responsibility, migration, leadership and inner growth. Born from a near-fatal accident in infancy, Fernando J. M. Lopes grows up between fragility and resilience, navigating childhood instability, early fatherhood, turbulent relationships, and the demanding reality of rebuilding himself in London’s construction industry. Through honest reflection and poetic clarity, this book traces the evolution of a man who refuses to remain defined by circumstance.

Dive into the depths of human consciousness and cosmic mystery with “Threshold Protocol,” a gripping science fiction novel that blends psychological intensity, high-stakes suspense, and profound philosophical questions.

The human brain is remarkably pliable, capable of reshaping itself while still producing firm, enduring thoughts. Across the stages of life, our neuroplasticity gradually declines, yet the mind continues to adapt, compensate, and evolve. Technology, however, does not age as we do. It accelerates relentlessly—its pace now far exceeding the slow cadence of human biological evolution, which has largely plateaued some 100,000 years ago. This widening gap raises an essential question: what happens when our tools evolve faster than the minds that wield them?

Gareth Bull has a problem. His brain, despite its good intentions, refuses to cooperate with the simplest goals: get up early, eat less junk, avoid pointless arguments, stop obsessively checking emails at midnight. Trapped in a tug-of-war between prehistoric instincts and modern expectations, Gareth finds himself endlessly sabotaged by the same irrational thoughts, awkward impulses and late-night snack decisions. As he lurches through a world of social dread, petty competitiveness and grand plans destined to fail, he begins to wonder if his mind is working against him entirely.

The Psychology of Construction explores the human reality behind building sites — the minds, emotions, motivations and invisible wounds of those who build. Through real stories, philosophical reflection and practical insight, Fernando Jorge Marques Lopes reveals how dignity, trust, language, scarcity, leadership and purpose shape not only projects, but lives. Drawing from decades of experience on construction sites and informed by psychology, sociology and philosophy, this book shows that productivity and humanity are not opposites — they are deeply connected.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Unrestricted View Horror Film Festival anthology, a captivating collection that emerges from the shadows of our most primal fears. Within these pages, you will find an array of four chilling short stories crafted by talented writers whose works were selected from the festival’s 2024 submissions. As you delve into this collection, you’ll encounter tales that evoke the eerie strangeness of reality, the supernatural, and the psychological tension inherent in our existence.

Bruce Campbell is a heart surgeon. His only son, Tim, was born with a degenerative heart condition. They knew that one day he would need a new heart, what they didn’t know, was when. Bruce’s world is about to come crashing down on him; despite being one of the leading cardiologists in the country, will Bruce be able to save his son? And to what lengths will he go to do it? Whilst Bruce is battling to save his son, a psychopathic killer is on the loose, hell-bent on gaining revenge on those that hurt and tortured him as a child, casting him into a life of darkness.

Henry VIII is one of the most famous monarchs to have ruled England. Yet, what was life like for those that he ruled? How were they impacted by the wars with France, his marital disasters and the religious Reformation that his chief ministers implemented? The Age of Plunder does not dwell upon the lives of political and religious leaders such as Wolsey, Cromwell and Cranmer, but instead provides a vivid depiction of Tudor England from the perspective of those who tended the crops, sat at the looms and worked in the mines.

The samurai are dead. That’s not a morbid or melancholic statement - just a fact. Every samurai who ever lived has long since passed, and only the memory of their way of life remains. By the mid 1800s, the old ways were fading. For centuries, Japanese society had followed a Confucian hierarchy that placed the samurai at the top.

In the cold depths of the North Atlantic, a Royal Navy research team led by Commander Dr Sarah Chen uncovers a baffling electromagnetic pulse, repeating every seventy-three seconds, and witnesses the rise of geometric, non-human structures from the seafloor. Their discovery is quickly suppressed by military authorities, but the mysterious pulse continues, undeterred.

A tale for kids, parents, and every cyber pro who guards their pies. When a sly fox sets his sights on the golden mince pies, only Ollie — bathrobe-clad guardian of pastry — stands in his way. From wobbly locks to glowing flaps, duct-tape fixes to midnight spy checks, every page is packed with sneaky schemes, heroic gnomes, and one very determined defender.

When Lieutenant Commander James Wearing is found dead aboard HMS Valor, the Royal Navy's most advanced nuclear submarine, it's ruled an accident. A tragic electrical mishap during a routine patrol. But Dr. Blake, the boat's medical officer, knows better.

This compelling book takes listeners on a unique voyage through time, offering bite-sized chunks of social history that delve into the cultural, political, and sporting landscapes of each decade. From the dawn of the new century to the eve of the new millennium, this bite-sized guide provides an insightful and engaging account of Britain’s transformation over 100 years. Each decade is explored in a dedicated chapter, allowing listeners to gain an understanding of the key events, societal shifts, and influential figures that shaped Britain.

Peggy Lighterman vows she will never be like her father. His was a life blighted by alcohol addiction and an untimely demise. Hers is one of placid fulfillment in the urban sprawl of Bermondsey. But Peggy’s life is turned upside down by a series of tragic events. A drink to fill the empty void soon escalates into a downward spiral until she meets Dr. Theo Hither, a psychiatrist who has witnessed first-hand the trauma of mental illness in his brother and is fiercely protective of those marginalized by society.

Spy Tiger: The 05 File is a memoir by Kagusthan Ariaratnam with Michael Bramadat-Willcock; an award-winning journalist, editor, andresearcher. Kagusthan is a man whose life story is as gripping as any espionage thriller. At just 17 years old, Kagusthan was kidnapped from his high school and thrust into the ranks of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the militant organization infamous for its brutal tactics in the Sri Lankan Civil War. Kagusthan quickly became an intelligence officer as a child soldier, working alongside the Tiger leadership.

What if you were forced to commit atrocities—fully aware, fully yourself—but powerless to stop? Commander Shannus remembers everything. Every village burned. Every prisoner executed. Every soldier sent to die under his command. The third lobe embedded in his skull chains him to the dark lord Baiga's will, turning him into a weapon against his own people. But Baiga's rushed conversion left something behind: awareness. Shannus is a prisoner in his own body, forced to witness horrors he cannot prevent.

For two thousand years, Mike O'Hara has been the Hornet—an immortal guardian wielding the legendary sword Svafrlami, protector of the realms, and keeper of names carved in stone. He has outlived friends, lovers, and entire civilizations, bearing the weight of endless loss with grim determination. When the ancient Watchers vanish without warning, reality itself begins to fracture. From the depths of the Void emerges Raidon, a nightmarish fusion of two ancient enemies bound together by mutual hatred.