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Indulge in a grand fantasy of culinary delights. Join the journey of improving manners with the expert guidance of an etiquette coach.

Terry's mother wants to talk to her husband Lars, who passed away in 1989. Through Moira, she reaches out to the only known oracle in Fireside Lake. Mallory, who has never attempted mediumship, gives it a try anyway. Spookiness ensues.

Critics call it “dreamlike” and “a book that demands attention.” It is a collection of speculative tales that mix philosophy with dread and angst. The body and what the body is tied to, and a mind that grossly exaggerates those ties, have deprived us of important insights. Under the avalanche of words and emotions, our consciousness has become little more than a ghost. These stories seek to change that. A couple lost in a reservoir must confront a pre-human, ancient perspective. An underground train becomes an instrument of self-discovery. A man jumping to his death points to a ...

Machineborn to Freeborn By G.J. Fene Emerald City once glittered under the rule of the High Council—a paradise for the elite, and a prison for the masses hidden behind the emerald glow of the Ash Wall. In a future where humanity teeters between extinction and rebirth, a fierce rebellion ignites under the leadership of Astra, a warrior determined to tear down the walls—both physical and ideological—that divide her world. Across ten electrifying stories, follow Astra and her loyal allies, Orin and Lian, as they battle satellite weapons, siege the ivory towers of power, and uncover ...

"Sentience? I’m just a throwaway toy, an inanimate object. How can I have thought and emotion? Opinion and experience? I’d shrug my shoulders if I could. The world is brimful of mystery." All the kids adore Doggem, the class cuddly toy. They each get to take him home. Hug him and love him and show him their world outside of school. All they have to do in return is write his diary. It’s George Gould’s turn and he’s going to introduce Doggem to a rather unusual family. Before we go any further, it’s worth pointing out that both the stuffed toy and little boy are far from ordinary....

Anyone interested in reading about the philosophy of mind but in a non-boring way may find this a worthwhile read. “These narratives take readers on metaphysical journeys worthy of the most surreal Carlos Castaneda novel or David Lynch movie.” -ReedsyDiscovery Through a series of strange tales, the author speculates on the nature of consciousness. It isn’t an easy read and contains a lot of introspection and deep thought. Some of the stories are dark yet profound. The metaphysical is a realm many have wished to explore, and this book offers just such an opportunity. A man having died ...

The Wine of Eternity present at the Wedding in Cana

As Easter approaches, Mallory, fueled by a full moon, asks the universe to approve of her plan to hire a young apprentice for Oracle Shoppe. When Moira arrives for her almost daily visit, the two cook up a plan for a magical Easter celebration, complete with ham and lots of love.

In the quiet hours of the night, when the world slows and the stars begin to whisper, The Quiet Hours by Elara Moss invites you into a serene world of wonder and calm. These gentle bedtime stories, as soothing as a lullaby, celebrate the simple joys of life—perfect for readers of all ages, from children seeking comfort to adults craving a peaceful escape. Journey through lantern-lit cabins, starlit meadows, and moonlit gardens, where timeless characters—a child gathering herbs, a hiker finding solace—connect through shared places and quiet wisdom. Woven with themes of nature, human ...

The Wicker Man: Blood Harvest Fifty years ago, Sergeant Neil Howie walked into a blazing wicker effigy — and vanished into legend. But the fire never truly died. Detective Mara Quinn returns to Summerisle, an island steeped in ancient rites and shadowed secrets, to investigate a string of disappearances tied to the old ways. What she uncovers is a haunting legacy of sacrifice, bloodlines, and a land that remembers every offering. As the solstice approaches and the Wicker Man rises again, Mara must confront a choice older than the island itself: flee the flames, fight the cult, or become ...

Some houses are alive. Some houses are hungry. Some houses never let you leave. When seventeen year old Elena Hawthorne arrives at Winter Rose Manor in the bitter winter of 1914, she believes she has lost everything: her mother to a wasting illness, her sister to a senseless accident, her father to a grief so deep it has hollowed him out. But the house her ancestors built is not empty. Its corridors remember. Its walls breathe. And in the hush between falling snow and shuttered rooms, something waits something that calls her by name. As Elena is drawn deeper into the manor’s labyrinth of ...

Ego Down is a compilation of martial arts action-based stories, including. Kata, Are you eligible 1&2 parter. Wayward Kick and The Dance. All were previously in the compendium of "Ulyseian Tales".

Step into the eerie and the unexpected with The Bachman Files, Book 1—a spine-tingling collection of short fiction that blends classic horror, speculative twists, and dark satire. From a cursed forest that devours its victims (The Hungry Forest), to a dystopian AI controlling life and death (The Algorithm), and a old Television that unlocks unspeakable terror (Dead Air), these tales will keep you on edge. With five gripping stories, including The Signal and The Gospel According to Dave, this anthology delivers bite-sized doses of fear and intrigue, perfect for fans who enjoy thought-...

A new president has just been elected and has promised to clean America of illegal immigrants. Johnny, an American citizen, and the son of an illegal immigrant, finds his world turned upside down as he and his family are forced to leave their home in search of safety. They must escape, not only from the police, but also from the hate and violence that has gripped the nation.

La Navidad es la época familiar por excelencia. Son días de fiestas colmadas de alegría y muchas sorpresas que hacen felices a niños y adultos. En estos nueve cuentos, el lector podrá evocar cada uno de esos días y vivir historias emotivas, de ficción y fantasía.

As Mallory dresses Oracle Shoppe for St. Patrick's Day and plans family festivities with Georgia, an old acquaintance drops in with exciting news. Like The Wheel the Fortune, though, after spinning up to the sky, Mallory soon finds it stopping abruptly at sorrow.

From a construction charity trip to 1999 Bosnia, the author receives a glimpse into the future of the world

A stranger pulls into a roadside bar and motel and gets an offer he can't refuse from a wily femme fatale intent on murder. Can she be trusted to keep her side of the bargain? Is anything ever what it seems? Candy Says Kill takes the reader on a whirlwind ride into deepest Alabama, where a gun for hire stops at a remote Motel and Bar on his way back to New York. A classic pulp fiction case of mistaken identity and opportunism leads him into the arms of fate in the form of a beautiful young woman intent on escaping her dreary life as a bar owner's wife. A double-cross, confusion and murder ...

At Christmastide, a priest finds his way back to God

A Modern Noir novelette. When a rich old couple come looking for help to find their missing teenage daughter P.I. Jimmy O'Hanlon offers his services. Be he soon suspects that this isn't an ordinary missing persons case. Having disappeared at a hedonistic sex party held by an exclusive club, O'Hanlon realizes he'll need to call in some favors to get a lead on what might have happened that night. T.S. O'Rourke's writing has been declared powerful, beautiful and hard-boiled by both readers and critics alike.