True Drama

The year 1999. Nick Brothers and his lacrosse teammates return for their senior year at their wealthy Maryland high school as the reigning state champions. They're on top of the world - until two of his friends drive a passed-out girl home from of the team's "legendary" parties, and a rumor about what happened in the backseat spreads through the town like wildfire. The boys deny the allegations, and, eventually, the town moves on.

At precisely two minutes to seven every morning, Gabriel Ward KC steps out of his rooms in the Inner Temple, presses his oak front door three times to ensure it is locked, and walks to his office to begin his day. Except for today. Today, the dead body of the Lord Chief Justice of England, immaculately clad in evening dress except for his bare feet, is lying on his doorstep – with one of the silver Temple carving knives sticking out of his chest. As rumour and gossip fly round the chambers and the press set up camp outside the gates, an investigation is ordered by the head of the Temple.

Lust is fleeting; love is permanent, and author Sky Blossoms will show you the difference. Recognizing and attracting the love of your life is easier than you think. Sky’s sage approach to a sublime partnership is borne of her wealth of experiences and professional studies. She reveals wisdom that eludes most of us - how to build a truly magical life partnership - in her transformational self-help guide Best Thing Ever. Blossoms breaks through confinements of conventional thinking and uncovers the real nature of love.

True has a singular path: to be the greatest soccer player of her generation. And she will do whatever it takes to be the top girl on the field. True has to stay focused because her family is crumbling. With the loss of her mother, True is forced to take care of her autistic younger sister while her grieving father wastes his time gambling. And high school isn’t much better. While True’s teammates are getting taller and growing up, she’s hardening around the edges, at a loss for what it means to be a typical teen girl. But when she’s in the game, the anxieties of family and fitting in just fade away.

This is not how seventeen-year-old Gil imagined beginning his senior year—on the subway dressed in a tie and khakis headed towards Manhattan instead of his old public school in Brooklyn. Augustin Prep may only be a borough away, but the exclusive private school feels like it's a different world entirely compared to Gil's predominately Caribbean neighborhood in Brooklyn. If it weren't for the partial scholarship, the school's robotic program and the chance for a better future, Gil wouldn't have even considered going.

Buried several years ago, the echoes of one man will collide with the minds of three strangers. Standing upon the grave of hollowed secrets, the careless noise of unexpected whispers will summons the spirit of a personal hell. Deep within the existence of a shallow earth lie a purpose awaiting the rise of a silent anger. The dilated eyes of hatred will leave the lost with blind thoughts and callous fears. Among the absence of light in the darkness of fear, scorn is waiting for those who defy his will to exist. The prayers of the complacent remain unanswered with a fire of persuasive guilt ...

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family. Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his...

A gothic horror novel set in the fictional principality of Otranto during the medieval period.Delve deep into the realm of antiquity and dark machinations, as you navigate through twisted corridors of ambition, desperation, and unfathomable horrors. A poignant embodiment of themes such as prophecy, death, darkness, and ambition, the narrative conjures a haunted atmosphere prevalent in gothic horror literature. Detailed SynopsisDomenico, Prince of Otranto, finds his life turned around when a chilling prophecy brings his world crashing down. A father torn between his weak son, Marco, and his ...

Amelia Grasso has had an issue with romantic relationships due to her lacking social cues because of her autism. After dealing with a terrible ex-boyfriend, Amelia immersed herself in video games. Amelia doesn’t realize there’s someone special who has always liked her, but she never saw it. How will this guy convince her his intentions are genuine and authentic? She will discover endless possibilities with the help of a unique family and her extraordinary grandmother, Rainbow. Amelia will learn that you must remain true to your heart to get your rainbow.

Get ready to fall in love with this captivating and heartwarming romance novel set in the bustling city of New York. "Loving the Lawyer" is the story of Sophie and Jack, two young professionals who meet by chance at a gas station in Queens and embark on a journey of love, adventure, and overcoming obstacles. As they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, they discover a deeper connection and passion for each other. But just when things seem to be falling into place, a high-profile case threatens to tear them apart. Will their love be strong enough to withstand the pressures of ...

TEENAGER ADVICE.Autobiographical piece from person in search of a career, only to discover the writer she has been, all along. A story of education, discipline, failed attempts, and triumphs. A motivational piece about looking within, trials and errors and tribulations. Willing to reach out, willing to attempt, searching for answers, the author shares her insights into the journey of life, and guides the reader with suggestions as to how to navigate. A very inspiring piece, for anyone who has stopped to ask his or herself, where am I going, how to I get there, and why do I want to embark on...

Will Carina and Tyler's love withstand the ultimate test as they battle against a vengeful ex-lover and rebuild their shattered lives? Carina and Tyler Anderson emerge from the depths of despair as Tyler completes his journey through rehab, battling his gambling addiction. Stripped of their material possessions and forced to start anew in a humble rental home, their unwavering love for one another remains their greatest strength. However, their troubles intensify. The vindictive ex-lover resorts to even more extreme measures to torment them. As they navigate through adversity, Carina stands...

"The True Story" shares what Twain describes as a "word for word" account of a story he heard from a former slave woman. Aunt Rachel seemed the happiest of women, yet the audience is taken to the auction block, the loss of husband and children, and the inhumanities of her early life. From slavery to freedom you'll catch a glimpse of the difficult journey of Aunt Rachel.

Helen Garner visits the morgue, and goes cruising on a Russian ship. She sees women giving birth, and gets the sack for teaching her students about sex. She attends a school dance and a gun show. She writes about dreaming, about turning 50 and the storm caused by The First Stone. Her story on the murder of the two-year-old Daniel Valerio wins her a Walkley Award.

Emma Kate swore she was done being the family screwup, but one night in Vegas and she’s … oh no. She’s always tried to do the right thing—not that it ever works. Now she’s found the one man who won’t quit anything until he’s succeeded at it. Keith doesn’t need a wife and Emma Kate doesn’t need a Vegas wedding she can’t explain to her sisters. Family is what they both crave most but being together means lying to everyone they love. Come back to Breathless, Georgia for this steamy, dreamy southern romance. Fans of Kristan Higgans and Susan Mallery will love this next ...

Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this audiobook—the latest in DK’s highly successful series of true crime investigations—dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?

The ups and downs mean you’re alive. Sometimes, life knocks you down and it gets harder to pick yourself back up. Whether it’s for family, friends or themselves, these realistic characters continue on. The rollercoaster of life is harsh to them, but they persevere in their own ways. Stories by Toni Mobley, Laura Ruth Loomis, Katie Kent, Douglas Allen Gohl, Deborah Henley, and J.E. Feldman.

"It was past 10 pm when I received an urgent call from the hospital to see somebody who had been involved in a road traffic accident. I had finished my dinner and was preparing to get to bed as I am an early riser. I quickly changed and rushed to hospital He was a young man, in his twenties. He had been involved in a hit and run accident. He was conscious and grunting with pain. His pulse was barely felt, his heart racing and his blood pressure was dangerously low. His belly was tense and swollen. An emergency ultrasound scan showed that his entire abdomen, doctors’ jargon for belly, was ...

When Carey Browne decides it's time for a holiday and flies into New York City - one of her favourite shopping destinations - she knows she'll have a good time. What she doesn't know is that she's about to have the biggest adventure of her life. Within days she's met and married Ben Russell, and a week later they're heading back together to Dublin, where they both live, to share the happy news with family and friends. Except not everyone's thrilled. And not everyone's convinced this is really more than a holiday romance. Carey and Ben are about to discover whether they've found the kind of love that can survive a blast of reality....

Today's most successful businesses are storydoers. They create products and services that, from the very beginning, are manifestations of an authentic and meaningful story - one told primarily through action, not advertising. In True Story, creative executive Ty Montague argues that any business, regardless of size or industry, can embrace the principles of storydoing. Indeed, our best-run companie - from small start-ups to global conglomerates - organize around a coherent narrative that is then broadcast through every action they take (from product design to customer service to marketing).