Dark Work

The year is 1995, and Gina leaves a failed relationship for a California Dream, only to find she can’t afford rent in the promised land. That’s OK, she’s not alone; the nonprofit social service agency that hires her into an entry level mental health job is dominated by a gang of sophomoric slackers, who literally spend 24/7 on the job; since they don’t get paid enough to pay rent, they simply don’t. It’s a makeshift commune of sorts, evolved of necessity. This fictional biography is a darkly comic, social services satire; the action has moved off the grounds of the State ...

If you’ve ever been interested in the powerful science of hypnotism or becoming a hypnotist, you’ve come to the right place. By the end of this book you will be able to hypnotize anyone - literally! The history of hypnosis is discussed, bringing you all the way to how you can hypnotize someone anywhere, anyplace, at anytime. You will learn the definition of hypnotism, as well as how it was used historically, and how it is used today. The dark side of hypnosis will also be investigated, to some degree.

Hamley es un pequeño pueblo donde Edward Wilkins ejerce como abogado, al igual que hizo su padre antes que él. Su habilidad para contar historias y su aguda inteligencia permiten que se gane la simpatía de los nobles locales, aunque por supuesto, nunca lo considerarán como un igual y lo sabe. Conmocionado por la muerte de su esposa y su segunda hija, el señor Wilkins se centra en su hija mayor, Ellinor, cuya vida parece perfecta: está enamorada del joven señor Corbet, un estudiante de derecho brillante y ambicioso.

Have you ever wished that your partner or spouse was more receptive to all your great ideas? Do you ever wish you could get your kids to behave well, to follow your instructions, and to stop stressing you out? Do you wish you could influence your co-workers, get your boss to listen to you, and improve your career prospects? If you wish to accomplish any of these things, this book is a must-listen for you!

What if the dream of equality has been one of history’s deadliest illusions? In The Mirage of Equality, Bill P. Franklin exposes the grim truth behind socialism’s seductive promises of fairness, justice, and prosperity. Through powerful historical analysis and real-world case studies—from Soviet Russia and Maoist China to modern Venezuela—Franklin reveals how the pursuit of enforced equality inevitably leads to economic collapse, the loss of freedom, and new hierarchies of oppression. This compelling book uncovers why socialism fails not because of poor execution, but because it ...

He’s the Doctor Who Saved Me… and the Billionaire I Shouldn’t Want. Dr. Patrick Moore is twice my age. Grumpy as hell, and completely off-limits. He’s the man who pieced me back together after my cycling accident. And the billionaire who owns the hospital where I now work. He’s cold, arrogant, and impossible to deal with. I’m reckless, stubborn, and way too young for him. We clash at every turn. But even ice melts under the right heat. I see the cracks in his armor. The way his eyes soften when he thinks I’m not looking And his voice lowers when he’s too close. He makes me ...

This short story collection by J. Reder White is an ecclectic patchwork of plots and characters and ideas, some worked out while waking and pondering, others slipped into his mind while sleeping. Some come from a dark place, but most sparkle in that darkness. If they amuse you, then they have done something good. If they make you think, then they have started to work their magic. If they touch you, well, then I have little to do with that, do I?

"Heath's debut novel is gripping from the get-go." -Kirkus Reviews "Alaska is almost a character all on its own: beautiful, unpredictable, violent, and unforgiving. Broken Angels is a compelling debut by a talented new writer." -Elaine Ford, winner of the Michigan Literary Award. "This book was amazing, just as Burke brings New Orleans to life Heath puts Alaska into your soul." -Judy Smrdel "Heath has tapped his intimate knowledge of Alaska, its people, its coastal communities and its interior uniqueness and crafted a character-rich, page-turning, murder mystery." -An Alaskan She stares at ...

A mentally unbalanced former student exacts revenge, killing thirty and wounding sixty others. He takes perverse delight in taunting the police about his next victims. He leads Jab and his friends in a manhunt throughout Northern California. Will Jab stop this maniac? Or will the nightmare continue?

Former FBI Agent Garrett Keating's treason conviction is overturned by the California Supreme Court. He swears vengeance, not only to the FBI, but to Jab Boone. Keating aligns himself with a terrorist group that Jab brought to justice years back. Jab and his colleagues must somehow delay the group's next move: wreaking carnage upon thousands of innocent people! Their showdown leads to Mt. Jab. Both sides agree that there will be no arrests -- and no mercy! Jab and his friends must not only defeat their enemies with a creative solution, but stay alive themselves!

If you want to learn to understand people and improve relationships with some secrets, read on... If you have tried several times, but you have not understood the behavior of people or cannot improve your relationship with them, do not worry, this audiobook will cover how to sharpen the right strategies through small secrets and improve any type of relationship at work, in love, or friendship. We will see ways to use manipulation to get those things that are desired in life, particularly goals that lead to a lifetime of success and successful living.

Within this audiobook, you'll find myriad approaches to Alice, from horror to historical, taking us from the nightmarish reaches of the imagination to tales that will shock, surprise, and tug on the heart-strings. So, it's time now to go down the rabbit hole, or through the looking-glass or...but no, wait. By picking up this audiobook and starting to listen to it, you're already there, can't you see?

I walk through the automatic doors with a mix of excitement and determination in my heart. Another day of saving lives in the middle of chaos. Dr. Ethan Matthews walks into the busy emergency room. As soon as I look into his eyes, I feel a sudden rush of desire. There’s something about the way he moves that makes me think there’s more to him than his charming smile. Dr. Matthews’ brown hair is a little messy from the chaos of the ER, but it only adds to his charm. His brown eyes are guarded, and he wears his expression in a stoic mask to hide his real feelings. I can’t resist their ...

Sloane, sheltered, yet persistent, believes she’s capable, and longs for everyone to see past her disabled leg. Selling at Market Day unaccompanied is the chance to prove herself. But when she returns home to her village, she’s shattered to discover the Befallen has killed everyone. Having nothing but her faith in the goddesses of the moon, she’s forced to test her strength in the outside world. Sloane realizes the

Have you ever felt like your life was under attack for no clear reason—like unseen hands were sabotaging your progress, relationships, and peace? What if the delays, losses, and spiritual resistance you face are not random, but calculated assignments from the wicked? The enemy has been scheming, but God is ready to expose, overturn, and defeat every wicked plan against your destiny. The battle is spiritual—and so is your breakthrough. While the wicked set traps in the dark, God is revealing their secrets in the light. In Wickedness of the Wicked Exposed & Defeated, you’ll uncover the ...

A strange old man, "so old that no one can remember when he was young, and so taciturn that few know his real name," lives alone in an ancient house on Water Street in the town of Kingsport. Even among the locals, few know the details of the old man's life, but it is believed that he once captained East Indian clipper ships in his youth and accumulated great riches throughout his life.

Dive into a transformative journey with "How to Enjoy The Twin Flame Separation Phase" by the inspiring author Silvia Moon! This enlightening guide beautifully challenges the common belief that separation marks the end of a twin flame connection. Instead, it reveals the incredible opportunities that this phase brings. Silvia Moon takes us through the intricate and often winding journey of twin flames, offering a rich understanding of how separation can lead to healing, spiritual growth, and profound enlightenment. She emphasizes the power of daily mindful practices and personal development,...

The idea of leadership failure and derailment has been brushed under the carpet for far too long, and only now are statistics appearing on the sheer numbers who fail. Backstabbers and Bullies provides the latest psychiatric and clinical perspectives on dark-side behavior, including: recognizing and coping with overconfident, narcissistic, and psychopathic leaders; causes of leadership derailment and failure; corrupt corporate cultures; and the criminal personality.

When powerhouse Executive Emilia Draksha steps into the boardroom, she’s ready to win—no matter what it costs. But her heart isn’t supposed to be on the line. Damien Blackwood is everything she despises in an adversary: wealthy, cunning, and dangerously charming. Determined to protect her family legacy, Emilia vows she’ll never fall for the seductive smiles and whispered promises that lurk behind his perfect suit and polished manners. Yet with every late-night negotiation and stolen glance, the tension crackles—mixing searing attraction with the taste of betrayal. When corporate ...

The modern world has been stripped of imagination and belief in magic when a man gazing from his window upon the stars comes to observe secret vistas unsuspected by normal humanity. One night the gulf between his world and the stars is bridged, and his mind ascends from his body out into the boundless cosmos.