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In a not-so-distant future, the world is immersed in the all-encompassing realm of the internet. Smart technology implanted directly into human bodies has merged the virtual and physical realms, transforming the way people live and interact. However, this interconnectedness has also given rise to a sinister presence known as the Scourge, a prolific serial killer who exploits the seamless connectivity to track and murder unsuspecting victims, utilizing the very tools designed to unite humanity.Dominique Fydorova, a survivor of the Scourge's carnage, finds herself caught between the relentless pursuit of law enforcement, who believe she is the murderer, and the Scourge, who seeks to eliminate any threats to its anonymity. Assisting her is Juan McCormack, a former FBI agent who discovered the Scourge's malevolent actions but was unable to pursue the investigation within the confines of the agency.Together, Dominique and Juan embark on a perilous journey to unmask the identity of the Scourge and deliver justice before they too become victims. Abnormal Ends paints a chilling picture of a potential future, delving into the dangers and consequences of rapid technological advancement with gripping intensity.

I want to draw you into the complexity of the beehive of my mind. Before I catch you rolling your eyes at the idea of reading some poetry, hear me out. This idea you have of a pretentious individual writing about the world and themselves, without a care of the ones on the receiving end of the page? Get it out of your system. Mind Fragments/Fragments de l'esprit will give you a peek at my brain, stream of consciousness, and personal life. Do I think the latter should and could be enough for you to stick around reading this book? Absolutely not. Some of you will never even wonder about the creator behind these words. Others will be curious as to understand the fullness of my intentions behind every poem. Everyone is different, everyone is one part of a big structure, just like sections of one big full brain, fragments of a universe. The reader is the driver. You get to choose how you want to approach elements once the material is in your hands. The words are out there for you to grasp, reflect on and play with.

Time and space weave the past and present into the story like an unfurling frond holding layers of memories in a single moment. This memoir explores becoming and belonging on the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific and in the mystical and spiritual realms.Rebecca Beardsall's transnational narrative between the United States and Aotearoa, New Zealand, The Unfurling Frond, investigates land and place as physical space, home, and moments in time. The collection wrestles with the concept of personal transformation through time with the added complexity of settler colonization.As she travels between her two selves/two moments in time, her histories/two nations' histories, Beardsall senses and feels where her physical body aligns with the spiritual, telling her that she is home, that she belongs.Longlisted for the C & R Press - Nonfiction AwardLonglisted for the Santa Fe Writers Project - Literary Awards Program

In the year 1680, Don Claudio Talavera de Alicante, accompanied by his wife Doña Bernarda, sails to the Caribbean islands San Lázaro and Betania, as the newly appointed governor. Inspired by the Martyr Saint Thomas More's UTOPIA, Don Claudio hopes to build an enlightened society, but his descendants discard his ideals, arbitrarily assuming the title "Prince," and rule the islands according to their own less-than-enlightened objectives.More than three centuries later, Inés Zaragosa, who lives with her abusive Aunt Sofía in the American Southwest, struggles to earn her master's degree in History while working as a cook for a wealthy woman in the town. On the island of San Lázaro, the much-maligned Sálomon Montemares serves as President, while Prince Agustín rules with benign neglect on Betania. Agustín's son Alejandro returns home to Betania from Europe, to resume his usual care-free lifestyle. Don Román Velásquez, Aunt Sofía's wealthy cousin, after years of searching, brings the two women to the islands, where Inés discovers an existence never anticipated.Readers will find unexpected revelations and conflicts among the characters that create a rapidly unfolding tale of how this young woman adjusts to life on an island paradise.

Get ready to meet Landry Wagner, a young woman about to embark on a crash course in adulthood.As Landry navigates the challenges of life and family, she grapples with the transition from being her mama's baby to becoming a mother herself. In Landry by Jan Long Falvey, we follow her journey as she discovers that everything she thought she knew is wrong.Set against the backdrop of the wealthy Wagner family in Seattle, Landry experiences both joy and heartache as she struggles to find her place in the world. Through it all, she learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the power of resilience.Join Landry as she rides the waves of happiness and navigates the ups and downs of life. This poignant and insightful novel offers a glimpse into the complexities of family and the challenges of growing up, reminding us that the journey to adulthood is never easy, but always worth it.

Mabon Sevilla, Prince of Ava, is falsely accused of murdering his Avan mate and is exiled to Earth as punishment. While living among humans, he falls in love with one of them.But, when a cruel tyrant from Mabon's past threatens Ava, he must choose between staying on Earth with his new family or returning to Ava to stop the tyrant from starting a war and taking the throne.In Wing Clipped, m. a. Arana tells the story of a prince who must overcome the mistrust of his kingdom and outmaneuver a formidable enemy in order to reclaim his place as leader. This is a gripping tale of redemption and the fight for power.

What if you had a secret you could never reveal? This is the story of four teenage girls who become unlikely friends as they navigate the challenges of growing into their powers. Each possesses a unique and extraordinary secret: a witch with erratic powers which grow stronger under the full moon, a siren who transforms into various birds, a demon goddess whose sneezes cause unpredictable weather, and a hemoglobin-intolerant vampire.As they journey through freshman year of high school they face the trials and tribulations which come with discovering and embracing their differences. Together they will battle the dark fairy world to save a friend in the magical city of New Orleans. Along the way, they encounter a collection of creatures, both magical and mortal, under the rising full moon.The Four is a tale of friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery, infused with the whimsy of Tim Burton and the magic found only in New Orleans. This is a story of finding the courage to be yourself and embrace your unique talents, no matter how different or unusual they may seem.

Cate McNider's poetry is a remarkable journey through the depths of the human experience. In Escape Velocity, she invites us to explore the uncharted territories of our inner selves and discover what lies beneath the surface. With each poem, she fearlessly confronts her own conditioning and strips away the layers of habit and illusion that obscure our true nature.Her words are a profound meditation on the power of vulnerability and the transformative force of love and understanding. McNider takes us on a journey through the Void, the space within ourselves where we can find the answers to life's most profound questions.Through her daring, honest, and often humorous approach, McNider reminds us that we are all the Source of our own reality. Her poetry is not just a reportage of her own transcendent process, but a call to action for each of us to undertake our own journey of self-discovery.Escape Velocity is not just a collection of poems, but a profound work of art that challenges us to see ourselves and thus the world with new eyes. McNider's courage and insight will leave you potently aware, daring you to take the leap into the unknown and discover the truth that lies within.

Scenes from the Flesh is a novel about the dissolution of a marriage, inch by inch.Told in a series of vignettes, Scenes from the Flesh uncovers the layers of a slowly accumulating despair. It begins with three distinct voices-all occurring on the same December day-one for each of the story's protagonists: Roger, his wife Brenda, and their daughter Anna. Along the way, there are minor disappointments, major confrontations, and hints of an even more monstrous betrayal.Scenes from the Flesh is a novel of deep-seated longing amidst the inertia of routine. It is a story about the diminishing returns of a love built on misguided pretenses as well as the tales we tell ourselves to salvage the remains.

Evil has escaped into the Living World and landed in the seat of world power: the White House. Unaware of this evil, Willow Parker abandons Californian high society and the darkness of a violent ex-fiancé, looking to start anew and carve out an identity for herself in the rustic English town of Underwood. In Underwood, Willow finds love in the form of Pan, a young man whose heart never really died with his body in World War I. She also finds friendship with Mayou Wootton, a sassy businesswoman, and Emelia Carson, a budding novelist. Together, they learn about evil and embark on a mission to save the President of the United States from being possessed by a Sisyphus, one of the rulers of the Underworld. Their adventures in the Living World and in the Underworld reveal unexpected depths of courage and personality. They discover the power of friendship and love, and the importance of identity: all things that help keep darkness and evil at bay. Dystopian, paranormal, and romantic, Willow in Underwood is a captivating, thought-provoking story about the big and little things that make up life.

For Zeke Stern, being a burner is all he's ever known. His job is simple-do whatever it takes to help the news stations tell more exciting stories. Bombings. Lootings. Protests. Kidnappings. Against his will, he's done them all. And he has relied on the help of a secret biochemical serum to do so.A serum that Luke Hayes, an ambitious yet fun-loving broker, has been selling to the nation's wealthiest and most connected clients. His book of business? Local and national news stations, government officials, and anyone willing to shell out enough dough to ensure their darkest secrets are never uncovered.Revealing those truths is Morgan Cross-a resourceful and sarcastic journalist. With the sole goal of making a name for herself in the headlines, she'll stop at nothing to rise to the top.But when their paths unexpectedly cross, each has an important decision to make. Will Zeke save his family or save himself? Can Luke learn to accept the hand he's been dealt or find the strength to fight back? Will Morgan gain everything she's ever wanted, or risk losing everything to try to set things right? No choice is without consequence. And these three know they're playing with fire.The stakes are high, and one wrong move could lead to their downfall. Get ready to be swept away by this explosive and suspenseful tale.

John E. Simonds' poetry captures the essence of both the past and present in a way that brings a sense of neighborhood familiarity. Through his eclectic lens, he explores a range of topics, from dysfunction and death to personal memories, with a mix of humor and edgy views. Simonds' accessible style is infused with dry wit and his experience of late life on an island. He draws insights from the birds and plants in his yard, family health, flashbacks of kids and jobs, and pondering the future.In Walking the Sunset Home, Simonds' masterful media skills create a flow of energized words layered in vivid imagery. His writing offers glimpses into moments from his childhood and career, which have shaped his curious and determined spirit. His balanced fatalism highlights the uncertainties of aging, while his awareness of perishable joys offers a sense of hope in a changing world. Amid the rising tides and currents of past and tomorrow, Simonds stands as a survivor on an island that faces fragility and change, yet is miraculously sustained by the power of nature.

When one is in the midst of a depressive episode, it's a whirlwind. It's a ceaseless stream of doctor's appointments, psychiatric visits, therapy sessions, trips to the pharmacy, frantic late-night internet searches, well-meaning friends and family giving you unsolicited advice, and so on and so forth. While it may not feel like it at the time-as the fog is heavy, prominent, inescapable-the help is there, an ever-present weight against the back.But what of when it's all over?When the dust settles, and the cloud lifts, who or what is there to assist in picking up the pieces, in sorting through the rubble? The medication is eased, and the therapy is lessened. But what is one to do with this life in tatters, this new and foreign existence no longer encumbered? Depression is a curse, indeed, but if it's around long enough, it's easy to view it as a comfort, a constant, a familiar face in the crowd.So when it is gone, what is one to do with the void left behind?In Muses, by Abigail Mandlin, one writer strives to find out.

But Do You Love Me with Locura? is a story of where home ultimately lies. It is also a story of family loyalties, smoldering resentments, compromised ideals, and the question of what love means. Rosie Logan hopes learning Spanish deep in Mexico will be the rocket fuel her stagnant newspaper career needs. Doctor Juan Ramón Villaseñor, cynical director of an impoverished clinic in a small pueblo, reveals more of local realities than Rosie is ready to know. Their ideals draw them to each other's worlds, but Rosie and Juan Ramón are stymied over and over by confounding codes in those worlds, along with his controlling father and her single mother."Each chapter drew me further into the beautiful and lyrical connection between the two main characters and into the hindrances around them."Wanda Maureen Miller, author of Last Trip Home and Madeleine: Last French Casquette Bride in New Orleans"Exciting and suspenseful, with all the beauty and joy, along with the frustration and pain, of crossing cultures . . . exquisitely expressed."Andrea Usher"Mexicans speaks mostly Spanish, but Rosie Logan discovers that within it lies another language composed of deliberate uncertainties that leave her rudderless."George Hargreaves, author of The Collector and the Blind Girl

Step into the gritty world of private investigation with Paris Williams' novel, Silver. Follow former homicide detective turned PI, Clifford Silver, as he navigates a dangerous web of deceit, corruption, and murder. When a mysterious woman hires him to catch her cheating husband, what should have been a routine case quickly spirals out of control and he finds himself framed for murder. With the help of his former partner, Rita, he sets out to clear his name and uncover the truth, all while navigating their growing feelings for each other. This fast-paced mystery novel is full of twists and turns, love and loss, and will keep you guessing until the very end. Get ready for a roller coaster ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Join Diane Meyer Lowman, an empty-nester from suburban Connecticut, on her daring journey of self-discovery at the age of 57. In search of fulfillment and purpose, Diane embarks on a life-changing adventure: a senior year abroad studying her literary hero at the prestigious Shakespeare Institute in Stratford Upon Avon. With nothing to hold her back, she sells her belongings and enrolls in the M.A. program, ready to take on the challenge of being a "mature student" and expatriate.In this captivating memoir, Diane shares her transformative experiences, both personal and academic, as she immerses herself in the world of Shakespeare. Follow her on this exciting and sometimes tumultuous journey, as she learns as much about herself as she does about the works of the Bard. Award-winning essayist and author of Nothing But Blue, Diane Meyer Lowman invites you to join her on this physical, emotional, and mental voyage of discovery.

Lovely is an exceptional collection that seamlessly weaves together philosophical inquiries and poetic interpretations, resulting in an organic interplay of intuition and meditation. With subtle observations and aesthetic answers to life's big questions, this book delivers soulful and mind-opening presentations on the lively emotions and experiences around love, struggle, and existence.Through its playful thinking, unfolding, and flow, Lovely invites readers to think and feel differently, to engage with the rhythmic language of love in a distinct and profound way. Its aphoristic style encourages reflection and introspection, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of the human experience.At its core, Lovely is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of life, an exploration of the joys and struggles that make us who we are. Whether you're seeking inspiration, solace, or simply a new way of seeing the world, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to expand their horizons and engage with the deeper mysteries of existence.

An InvitationDiscover the deeply personal and transformative journey of one individual's encounters with Mother Nature and the evolution of their spiritual path. In this compelling and honest book, the author reflects on observations of the natural world and the solace they bring, while also exploring the challenges and growth experienced on a spiritual journey. Follow along as he navigates the ups and downs of life, including the unexpected manifestation of The Pain, in this moving and thought-provoking read.

The memoir tells the story of a double life, split between the UK and Western Australia, and the transformation from an aristocratic upbringing to embracing the humbling experiences of Indigenous Australia. The writer delves into the emotional toll of losing her true mother, her IVF twin birthing and being studied by psychiatrists as part of twin studies. As a shapeshifting "bluebird" person, mediating between space and the planet, she explores her mixed heritage, including Rothschild's, and the impact of propaganda and psychiatry on her identity, particularly where the writer asserted she was antipsychiatry.From birth to the formation of a King's speech, this book is a journey of self-discovery, with the republic debate of Australia drawing her fate towards asylums, where her Indigenous wet nurse reveals her destiny. With vivid imagery from hummingbirds to the seaside, this is a powerful tale of personal emancipation and growth.

Do you think your path is decided for you?Pinia thinks his monk life is it. Until a devastating event brings Loysin and Lakishma into his life. Travelling through India, Tibet, and China, the three become a family. Destined to face a terrible test to balance karma that is not their own, can they remain as one?In Three People, Three Countries, One Path by Cara A'court, we experience a journey of mind, body, and soul for all involved, reminding us that the choices we make define who we are, not our fate.

Ranbir told me about a little game once. He asked me how thick would a block of paper be if you could fold one sheet 50 times. I thought a bit and finally made a "C" with my hand. "I'n'know, this thick?" He laughed and called me a dummy. Try it! he said, but be sure you have a big sheet of paper. Really big. My name is Buck O'Doul. I'm only seven years old. I decided to take up this challenge and fold the state of Nebraska 50 times and see what I came up with.Little did I know what I was getting into -- I was being sucked into the world of higher mathematics, squares and square roots, hooky things, squishy scales and logarithms, and all pretty much just by counting on my fingers!

Harvest is the thrilling follow-up to Richard Scharine's debut collection, The Past We Step Into, published by Atmosphere Books. This gripping book of six short stories takes readers on a journey through time and place, exploring the complexities of growing up in dangerous and unpredictable circumstances.From the Wisconsin farms of Scharine's youth to the vivid hallucinations of his own cancer experience, each story is set in a locale that the author knows intimately. Three stories are set in the picturesque landscape of Utah where diverse characters meet unique challenges: a Mormon matron deals with a series of memories, a failing Triple A baseball player faces a questionable future, and a present-day outcast contemplates his fate in front of Topaz, the World War II Japanese internment camp.These thought-provoking stories carry a stark warning - growing up doesn't always lead to survival. Be prepared for moments of tension and heart-stopping suspense as you join Richard Scharine on his captivating exploration of what it means to grow up in America.

"Five Wishes ... A travelogue of a family's journey, both literally and figuratively, as they navigate their way through life-changing and life-affirming events. Karin Gertsch has created a family story that immediately welcomes the reader to join them at the kitchen table. Set in a small town in Massachusetts, the tale takes you to the back roads of Sedona and to the castles of Scotland, and lands you right back to home and hearth. This is a heartwarming blend of history, love, and lore, served up with a hot cup of tea and a warm dish of peach cobbler." - Daisy Nell, Author, Songwriter"I was delighted to spend time with the denizens of Hamlet, a town that changes slowly but is all the more endearing for it. Likewise, as the characters in this book realize they have become stuck in their ways and must force themselves to find new adventures, I couldn't help but be touched by how they approached their problems. Gertsch is a born storyteller and the tales within this book have charm to spare." - Hannah Harlow, Owner, The Book Shop of Beverly FarmsFive Wishes takes place in Hamlet, a New England town. Delbert MacInnes is content to live where he was born and raised. "I'll look out another window if I want a different view," he says. Matilda MacInnes isn't the complaining type; she wants her family to believe she's happy with her life, but for decades she's hidden a big secret, and it wants out! When an unexpected event happens, Matilda discovers-though she is no longer young-that wishes can still come true.