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In the quaint coastal town of Emsworth, where the sea whispers secrets to the shores, shadows stretch long beneath the fading light of dusk. Here, amidst the cobblestone streets and the echoing laughter of a fading market day, an old man walks with a deliberate slowness that belies the tempest brewing beneath his surface. John Rehurt, once a formidable agent cloaked in the mysteries of espionage, now appears as a relic of a bygone era—his grey hair combed back, his posture stooped like a forgotten monument to a battle fought in the shadows of history. But this night holds a different kind...

Robert Michael Ballantyne was one of the most popular adventure story writers during Victoria's reign. He believed that boys should grow up taking risks, and his hero, Martin Rattler, certainly has a thrilling time in this tale. Aunt Dorothy Grumbit thinks him a very bad boy, but Martin possesses all the manly virtues that one expects from a Ballantyne hero, and the story has all the traditional elements of a rollicking yarn: jolly jack tars, pirates, shipwreck, travel up the Amazon, diamond mines and capture by savage tribes.

Iry - A planet out of myth, whose very existence could bring down an empire. Alihahd - The captain was a notorious rebel runner. To most of the known galaxy he was a legend without a face, to the rest, a face without a name. He was called Alihahd. "He left." It was the word Na'id enforcers heard when they demanded to know where the rebel had gone - always one step ahead - as if he knew his enemy very well. Hero, villain, coward. Three times a legend on both sides of the same war.

1914: Sixteen-year-old Etterly, running from something, hides inside the trunk of a tree and disappears. The police search but find no trace. Her family and friends wrack their brains but come up with nothing. And so slowly life returns to normal. The hole in the tree is boarded up, and the village of Sackwater moves on. Only Etterly's best friend, Betty, clings to hope, insisting she can hear her friend calling for help. 1940: A skeleton is discovered buried in the woods....

Clover tries to collect a debt owed to her and her infamous dragon. She and her wyrm find far more than what they were looking for. The result is a tale that ties these two powerful characters to the author's Award Winning Dragoneer saga.

Rachel has been through a lot in her young life. But while her life was miserable, her dreams were bright. She wanted to become a businesswoman and start her own company, and basketball gave her an outlet for her feelings and her ambition. But growing up isn’t easy - and love still isn’t simple. Rachel finds herself drawn to both John, the boyfriend who says he loves her, and Shanae, her longtime best friend who supports her through thick and thin. And then Richard enters her life.

Decades ago, Masha hid under a table and watched her parents die. Now, with war in the streets and chaos in the government, she can at last put the ultimate piece of her revenge into action. But it will involve murder, deception, and cunning on an unprecedented scale, and she's no longer as certain as she once was that she can pull this off. In the meantime, behind the barricades, the rest of the crew is trying desperately to survive as the Svodrani System government brings its full weight to bear. And surviving a war against the entire System might be a step too far, even for them.…

Landon Hamilton, the champion of humankind in the war between good and evil, had thought he'd seen the last of the demon Abaddon when he destroyed Archangel Avriel's Box. He was wrong. Abaddon is back, summoned to our world by an old acquaintance and desperate for the freedom he was promised.

In a city drowning in secrets, Detective Matt Powers is known for chasing the truth—no matter how dark it gets. But when a brutal murder rocks the streets, Powers and his sharp new partner, Eliot Grant, uncover more than just a killer. They stumble into the shadowy world of The Network—an underground force pulling strings from the city's seedy back alleys to its most powerful boardrooms.

A little boy and girl disappear at Bible camp in the Big Thicket. An amateur sleuth discovers the true meaning of the phrase “dead end” in his pursuit of a Lovecraftian imp. A kitchen appliance becomes a portal to another dimension. A Nacogdoches jogger tries a hellish cure for his nicotine addiction. And, an aging, iconic monster confronts an existential quandary in West Texas.... These horrors - and more - await you in this, the fifth volume of Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers.

This collection of booklets on cultivating Biblical godliness covers topics that are essential to life as a follower of Christ. Each book in this bundle aims to address a wide variety of people and situations while discussing the fundamentals of Christianity.

Alien Days is a multi-author anthology with thrilling tales of aliens, invasions, artificial intelligence, friendship, deceit, and extinction. A combination which makes this collection a must-listen for science fiction short story fans. This anthology features Nebula and Dragon award nominees, Amazon best-sellers and award winners alongside rising stars in the science fiction genre. Let the authors take you on adventures through dystopian worlds and far flung planets that will stretch your imagination.

Join Hyden Hawk Skyler, and some great new friends, on an adventurous quest, over land and sea, to find the Silver Skull of Zorellin. Demonic love, valiant battles, and foolhardy heroics await readers in this epic continuation of the Wardstone Trilogy.

This is a story from the Classic Ghost Stories collection.

Here are two terrifying and sobering stories of ghosts who will stop at nothing. In Henry James' "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes", a woman's envy of her dead sister threatens to destroy her. In "Lost Hearts", three children learn that a classical scholar's love of the past has led him into a terrible and bloody delusion.

“Eeek! I loved this book so much!” – Amanda Felton, Book Blogger The children of Hillsvale are disappearing. A feeling of dark magic lingers. Over three decades ago the first child was lost and could not be found. Now, in the past year, twenty children have gone missing. There are no traces left behind by these children and no clues. The locals claim the old wood spirit is stealing their children, but no one has ever seen this ghost or been able to track it. Most believe it is legend. Calec of the Woods is summoned to assist the people of Hillsvale. Along with Serileen, Calec must ...

The Apostle Paul was given a radical message to deliver to the world. Paul preached that we are brought into possession of everything that God has for us, not by strenuous moral effort, good works, or self-sacrifice, but by simple faith in Christ alone. Furthermore, he taught that we cannot improve upon the finished work of Christ in our lives by ascetic activities such as fasting or other forms of self-denial. As Christians, we are "complete in him", and there is no room for improvement.

In the heart of a gilded age, where secrets and desires intertwine beneath the chandeliers’ gentle glow, the opulent world of the aristocracy holds its breath for one unforgettable night. Lady Eleanor Fitzwilliam stands on the precipice of her destiny, poised to make her debut at the grand ball—a swirling vortex of elegance, intrigue, and hidden truths. As the most anticipated event of the season unfolds, whispers of the enigmatic Duke of Ravenswood ripple through the crowd, drawing curious glances and spirited conversations. With each twirl of her gown, Eleanor feels the weight of ...

In the bustling heart of London, where the elegance of New Bond Street meets the shadows of its darker alleys, the quaint shop of Stewart's Antiquarians stood as a beacon of history and craftsmanship. Sir Tavish Stewart, a distinguished figure with a rich military past, had carved a peaceful life among the relics of time. Each delicate artifact carried stories of valour, love, and loss, reflecting Tavish's own journey of resilience and purpose. However, tranquillity often conceals turmoil, and as autumn's chill began to weave through the streets, a quiet threat loomed—one that preyed on ...

In the heart of Winchester, a city where time-honoured traditions intertwine with the whispers of history, a story unfolds that promises to shatter the tranquillity of a quaint English town. Professor John Castellanos had sought solace in the serene surroundings of his bed and breakfast, hoping to immerse himself in the rich tapestry of manuscripts housed within the esteemed Winchester County Library. Once a professor revered for his sharp intellect, he now sought refuge in the dusty tomes of the past, entranced by the silent stories they held. But as he crossed the threshold into the ...