Inspirational Adventure

Paul W. Fairman (1916-1977) was the author of not one - but two stories for science fiction magazines that were later purchased and transformed into classic 1950s drive-in theater horror fare. Oddly both tales were published in the same year, 1953, two months apart. The first, "Deadly City" appeared in the March 1953 issue of Worlds of If, under Fairman's "Ivar Jorgensen" pseudonym; and was filmed as Target Earth (1954).

A Fantasy Short Story Amidst a world where only the powerful leaders hold the ability to grant wishes, Rachel, a curious young woman, stumbles upon a crystal that gives her the power to fulfill her deepest desires. With her newfound ability, Rachel must grapple with the immense responsibility and potential consequences that come with her actions. Will she risk everything to fulfill her own wishes, or will she find a greater purpose in using her powers for the betterment of others? “The Forbidden Wish" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys fantasy short stories of adventure, self-discovery,...

In the realm of men, Shelly Cartwright hasn't quite figured out how to catch her prince charming. At her older brother's wedding, she thinks her luck has changed when a handsome stranger waltzes in to save the day. Only he disappears for months, showing back up as a competing dog trainer. Since the night of his old Army buddies' wedding, Levi Kendrick can't get the beautiful Shelly out of his mind. When he and his brother start building their dog training facility in the same small town as Shelly, she sees him as nothing more than the competition. The brother's finances start to dwindle, ...

Even as Mae and Elsie adjust to the worsening symptoms of the disease that has forever altered their lives, their families struggle to do the same. And though little is as it was, life and all it brings continues for all of them.Where We Turn is the third book in the continuing story of two families who meet at a time in their lives when change seem to be taking place almost every day. Hyde Hills Township is home to two women who meet at a time in their lives when they find themselves looking for answers beyond the obvious. As both Catherine and Grace come to quickly realize the status quo ...

Secrets divide them. Could love build a bridge to help them overcome their deceptions? Jane was full of resentment and fear when the man she had married by proxy came to collect her. She resented the circumstances that required her to marry and was afraid of being tied to a stranger, especially a stranger she had to keep secrets from. Alastair Fredericksburg, Fred to his friends, had arranged successful proxy marriages for a few of his friends but still had mixed feelings about marriage due to his sister’s unhappy union. He was understandably hesitant when his friends Ella and Carter ...

Romance and adventure! When you are running from both the police and dangerous killers, you start to run out of options. Abbie has a briefcase full of evidence that a mob boss wants, as it shows corruption in high places orchestrated by him. She is framed for murder and goes on the run. The policeman bringing her back is targeted along with her, and helps her as they try to get the evidence to the right person.

RUSSELL IS NO ORDINARY DOG You are about to embark on an expansive journey of the soul. From the first page of this extraordinary story, an exciting adventure unfolds. Russell is no ordinary dog. By choice, he has come into this life with a unique dual purpose - to experience his present life as a dog and to review his previous life as a man named Pete. One of his special abilities is to telepathically hear and communicate with other animals, his Spirit Guides and even people when necessary for his growth. In the process Russell learns about the common threads of each incarnation that weave...

"I could still see traces of the Gloaming in him..." Another fallen prince starves and unravels in the Gloaming. An agreement binds his sister to a nobleman and a spy who will try to break him free. No one knows the true stakes of their plotting. No one knows the history of the Gloaming and the power it holds. The restored prince strives to uncover the truth, but an imminent threat consumes his attention. A foreign nation, believing in the divinity of their boy-king, sails to conquer Valemidas. As the foreign forces bear down, other forces will rise to meet them. The strength of love, the ...

Bradley and Naomi Magnuson had set certain standards for their three daughters to follow: the men the girls allowed into their lives had to have an earning potential of a hundred thousand dollars per year. Ramona had fallen in love with Cordero Ocasio, a man striving to become a metal sculpture artist. Unfortunately, his yearly earning potential did not look like it would ever cross the hundred thousand dollar a year mark. Corrective measures had to be initiated, so Bradley ran him off, sabotaging Ramona’s love life. Bradley’s corporate Christmas party is set to take off, a chance for ...

Arman is a young orphan living in the middle of war-torn Kabul. He is ill-treated by the family he lives with, but finds solace in his best friend Jamal and his love of reading. After a tragic occurrence, he is forced to leave Kabul and make an extraordinary journey over land and water in an attempt to reach the safety of London. With Jamal and his two brothers, Zain and Wali, he encounters pain, love and significant danger as he moves from country to country. Through his reading and his many encounters along the way, he learns to live with the past, the present and the future, as well as ...

The Art of Being a Secret Multimillionaire Daphney had always valued hard work and the simplicity of a normal life, even as her career took an unexpected turn toward financial success. After meeting Tom at an AI conference, they collaborated to develop innovative tech platforms and apps. The success of their venture quickly turned Daphney into a multimillionaire. However, even as the millions poured in, Daphney was determined to maintain a modest lifestyle and stay true to her values by being a secret multimillionaire. As she navigates her newfound wealth, Daphney keeps working but uncovers...

Dylan Campbell, a CSIS officer, has been undercover hundreds of times before and is ready to get out of the game. But before he can tell his bosses at the Canadian spy agency, he discovers a terrorist plot that could take him―and millions of others―out permanently. Getting the information up the chain of command proves complicated, though, when Dylan's cover is blown and he's captured and thrown in an African prison. Will he be the first test subject for the new and deadly virus about to be unleashed on the world? CIA officer Elizabeth Spencer is undercover for one reason―to find ...

Work, strengths, change and romance. In this first book in the series, we join Sarah on her journey through these four constant elements of life as we know it. The struggle for a good living out of dependence, the discovery of strengths and weaknesses, the effects of change, and the search for Love. Sarah wants to make it on her own; impress her family and her boss, without depending on anyone for what she wants. And while she intends to achieve all this, she finds something she never thought she needed; Something to make her pause, relax, and smell the roses.

Roger Brinkman thought his home was safe. He was wrong. Life changed abruptly while Roger was away at school. When a band of thugs impersonating soldiers showed up intent on kidnapping his adopted brother Nik, the situation turned tragic. Nik escaped but their family did not. Their shared loss put the Brinkman brothers on wildly different paths in search of their family’s killer. They end up serving on opposite sides in the Civil War, placed in a position to kill each other to survive the horrible conflict. Was his family’s death destined to be written off like a casualty of war? The ...

The Pact recounts the tale of two young American Indian boys whose friendship is put to the test when they make a blood pact that leads them into danger atop a snowy summit, resulting in one boy’s final journey. This story will captivate and move everyone who reads it.

One may believe they’ve lived a colorful life, and some can say that Ron White is a prime example. Reality strikes hard after fulfilling his dream of traveling around the world when 23-year-old Ron lands in 1970’s New York City with thoughts of settling down. An ill-suited job as a travel agent is a doomed career choice, and thus begins the story of thirty years of never knowing what’s around the corner. As Ron seeks to find his purpose in life, he is confronted with reasons to change direction. However, the next bright idea or opportunity is always nearby somewhere in the world. The ...

The Boring Barrowman Boys of Bowing Burrow. Seven brothers: Benny, Bobby, Brian, Bradley, Brett, Bruce, and Bartholomew. Add in Ramona and Richard, the mom and the dad, and you've got a pretty big family. Ramona and Richard lived an adventurous life before the children showed up. They traveled the world and did amazing things. And boy-oh-boy, did those children show up! Mom and Dad are determined to be good parents and raise their children carefully and properly, and this takes some serious organization. As childhoods go, the Barrowman boys are living a pretty boring life. When Bartholomew ...

🌟 A Father’s Imagination. A Baby’s Battle. A Fight for Light. 🌟 When newborn Noah Shaboa enters the world, he unknowingly faces a silent enemy—Billie Ribbon, a relentless force threatening his tiny body. His parents are thrust into an unexpected battle, armed with nothing but hope, determination, and the power of light. As Noah fights against the shadows of jaundice, his father’s mind transforms reality into an epic adventure—one where Noah becomes a superhero, waging war against Billie Ribbon in an alternate dimension. With shields of warmth, healing rays, and the ...

Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya may be siblings, but they've never been close or even liked each other that much. Torn apart by the different paths their lives have taken, only one thing can bring them back together: the search for the Ivory Key, a thing of legend that will lead the way to a new source of magic. Magic is Ashoka's biggest export and the only thing standing between them and war with the neighboring kingdoms—as long as their enemies don't find out that the magic mines are nearly depleted.

In this story, seventeen-year-old Shayla is Whisked Away from her mother’s wedding day through a time travel portal, a mirror in this case, which has been activated by a young girl on the other side who is being held captive and Trafficked. This sets Shayla on a God-given mission to rescue and to witness to numerous people of various ages. During her adventure, Shayla battles the forces of evil with prayer and quoted scripture, but sometimes she is met with physical violence and resorts to physical violence in return to free herself and the children God has sent her to rescue. Parents, ...