Virtual Light

When the unthinkable happened, she was lost. When the unbelievable happened, she refused to believe it until there were no other options. She needed confirmation when the answer became obvious, but those she trusted were gone. Gabby awoke on a Sunday morning to a world foreign to her. A world where common sense was gone, where fictional fancy was reality, and where she was all alone. In a moment of desperation when searching for an explanation, she stumbled upon her mother’s stash of empty journals. Journals she would never use, which would not sit and collect dust. She fingered the ...

Magic, Murder, and a Meddling Parrot—Welcome to Aria’s World! Wedding specialist Aria Whitmore thought picking up an antique wedding dress would be easy. Then the owner, Fletcher Davenport, turns up dead—possibly killed by magic. Now, Aria is the prime suspect. Juggling bridezilla clients, a nosy mother, and a snack-obsessed, wisecracking parrot familiar, Aria has no time for murder accusations. But if she doesn’t clear her name fast, she might be next on the killer’s list. With time running out and magic in the air, Aria must solve the case before the real killer gets away. ...

Why do we seek to control events in our lives when so much is determined in the spiritual realm? Highlights the power of turning it all over to God. Derived from a journal kept over the course of a year of invasions into an otherwise idyllic lifestyle.

Dare to enter Harmony House... if you can survive its curse. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Harmony House is a striking estate with an allure that draws people in—only to trap them in a web of terror. Five new owners have crossed its threshold, each unaware of the horrors waiting inside. What starts as a dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they confront the malevolent spirits that haunt its halls. Each story reveals the twisted history of Harmony House through the eyes of its ill-fated residents. From terrifying apparitions to sinister forces that toy with the mind, ...

What happens when love and courage collide across the boundaries of time? In Betrayed by the Light, secrets buried in the shadows of history collide with the fierce intensity of a modern love story. Spanning generations and realms, this tale of romance, mystery, and magic will grip your heart and keep you turning the pages. Victoria Blackwood, a determined historian with a sharp intellect and an unyielding sense of justice, has one mission: to uncover the truth behind a cryptic artifact linked to a centuries-old betrayal. Driven by her quest for answers, Victoria is drawn into the world of ...

One summer to save the man I love from an arranged marriage. Or lose him forever. Ajax Christos is any woman’s dream guy – he’s kind, smoking hot, and emotionally available. So, what’s the catch? Well, he lives halfway across the world on a tiny Greek island. Despite the distance, Ajax and I hang out every day via video and text. It’s like having a virtual boyfriend who doesn’t require me to commit my heart and soul. It’s the perfect arrangement. Until he tells me his parents are planning a big, fat Greek wedding for him to wed an island girl who left home and is returning ...

What do you get when you cross Northern Exposure with a Hallmark Christmas movie? Polar Creek: population quirky. Where moose have the right-of-way and the only stoplight blinks when it feels like it. Sadie looks forward to spending Christmas wrapped in romance and holiday magic in a cozy Alaska cabin. Instead, her world turns over when she finds her fiancé has been gift-wrapping his heart for someone else. But when Sadie tries to return home, a precarious bush plane flight strands her in the tiny town of Polar Creek during a fierce Alaskan blizzard. Kreston runs the tiny town with more ...

This book does not simply tell you how to write a grant, it shows you. Grant Writing as Storytelling includes an example of a request for proposals, a grant narrative, an application scoring rubric, and an evaluation report about how the example - a troll grant proposal - turns out on the Island of Thatch. This is a unique how-to book packed with grant writing tips and advice that JT Chapel learned through decades of professional experience. But this book goes beyond standard, dry grant writing advice typically found in this genre - the "how to write a grant", it makes learning about grant ...

Still shaken from his horrible proposal, Elizabeth Bennet falls ill at the Rosings Parsonage upon reading Fitzwilliam Darcy’s letter. In her increasingly delirious state, unfathomable influences inspire her to write an impulsive response. The letter gives Mr. Darcy hope in a way that nothing else could. As her illness progresses, Darcy is there at her side, crossing boundaries he has never crossed, declaring things he has never declared. A unique experience bridges them over their earlier misunderstandings, and they start to work out their differences. That is, until Elizabeth begins to ...

Seeing Creation Through the Eyes of Scripture What if the world you were taught to believe in isn’t the world God actually made? In this bold and thought-provoking exploration, Biblical Cosmology invites readers to rediscover the heavens and the earth through the lens of God’s Word—not through the assumptions of modern science, but through the unchanging testimony of Scripture. From the firmament above to the foundations beneath, from the two great lights set in the sky to the faithful stars that declare God’s glory, this book unveils a worldview rooted in divine revelation, not ...

One of them was going to have to get married. The McLain brothers agreed on that much. Running the Bar-M-Bar ranch took just about every minute of the day – from can see to can’t see. They didn’t have time for beating dust out of carpets and chasing cobwebs from the ceiling. They’d tried hiring a housekeeper but that hadn’t worked out so well and, two housekeepers later, neither of them was enthused about trying to find housekeeper number three. Besides, there was more to consider than just dirty floors and greasy kitchens. Though they were still in the prime of life, it wasn’t ...

Donna Leigh is a menopausal former ad exec. When Donna is drawn into the friendship between her husband Jon and Swiss Olympic Gold Medalist, Dominique Gisin, she decides to explore her own Swiss ancestry. With the help of husband Jon and advice from Dominique they are able to discover an existing family with blood ties to Donna. And so, the adventure begins. As they continue to learn about Donna’s Swiss relatives, they are stunned by the fact that the family’s 16-year old daughter is beginning to pursue a ski racing career after overcoming some overwhelming physical odds. This can be no...

Albaer has nothing good in his life, and a whole lot of bad. An outcast in his home town, regarded as 'the seed of evil' because of his father's selfishness and greed, nobody seems to care what is done to him. Indifferent teachers, bullies who think of him only as an easy target for his passive unwillingness to fight back in his desperate attempt to prove his fundamental goodness, the one thing that lets him endure is a video game. The only thing, that is, until an angel and a demon appear in his room, confused, lost, and afraid... their attempt to summon his video game character into their...

Tiffany, Stone, and Rosie head to Oregon to enjoy a Shakespeare festival—this year’s rendering of Romeo and Juliet is meant to be amazing, with Romeo being played by popular soap-opera star, Dane Arrowpoint. But when Romeo/Dane is killed and the actress playing Juliet is blamed for his death, the trio find themselves trying to uncover the truth. Unfortunately, their investigation hits too close to home, and Tiff and Rosie realize they might be in grave danger—can they uncover the murderer in time, or will the killer successfully get away with their crimes? Praise for A.R. Winters: "...

"Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice "Entertaining story of fascinating other realms." –Kirkus Reviews "Great dark fantasy!." –Kindle Reviwer Drawn kicking and screaming into a centuries-old war, can a woman on the brink of madness fulfill the realm's bloodiest prophecy? Crystalyn Creek is a tenacious survivor in her fading, hi-tech birth world. So when she spots a tome full of strange symbols at her otherwise mind-numbing job, she’s grateful for the distraction. But after her odd affinity for the book’s designs inadvertently opens a ...

Angels: The Creatures of Light The faith of Muslims is related to the unseen. In Islam, it is obligatory to believe in angels. All the heavenly religions agree that apart from the realm of us humans, there is another realm of angels which is hidden from our eyes. Angels are also mentioned in the Bible and Vedic scripts. But the detailed information available in Islamic literature about angels is impossible to find in other religious scriptures. Angels are one of the mightiest and most powerful creatures ever created by Allah Almighty. This book covers all the incredible information about ...

Jason King has lost the Equinox and the woman he loved. With tragedy behind him and enemies ahead, he must decide whether to accept defeat or fight for what remains. The weight of past decisions presses heavily upon him, but surrender is not in his nature. Haunted by his past and driven by a need for redemption, Jason sets course for Earth, only to find that home is no longer what it once was. The world he once knew has changed, and powerful forces now shape its future. The journey home will change everything.

The "Tails of Ezekiel the Exorcist's Cat" presents a charming and engaging narrative blending fantasy, adventure, and a touch of humour. Ezekiel's journey not only aims to be entertaining but also highlights themes of compassion, forgiveness, and the importance of finding peace. The vivid descriptions of Rome and its historical significance add another layer of depth to the story. Unbeknownst to Father Thomas O'Neill, a kind-hearted, slightly eccentric Roman Catholic exorcist, his large, lazy ginger tomcat, Ezekiel, leads a double life. Every night, as the silver light of the moon bathes ...

🔥 The White Flame has faded. The Shadow stirs once more. Beneath the Ironcrest Mountains, an ancient forge lies sealed — a place where star-fire and earth-fire once mingled to create the White Flame, the last great hope of Eldertide. But that light was lost, and with it, unity among dwarves, elves, men… and the smallest of folk. Now, with the threat of Morgrath’s return darkening the horizon, a forgotten fragment of the legendary Silverbloom Crystal has resurfaced — and only a halfling lass named Thistle, her loyal friend Rory, and a mismatched band of unlikely allies can carry ...

Tiffany and Rosie are off another travel adventure, along with Nanna and Stone! But when an overzealous member of the local Neighborhood Watch ends up dead, courtesy of a garden gnome, the group find themselves investigating a bevy of suspicious locals... Why does the killer always seem one step ahead of them? Have Tiff and Rosie finally met their match, or will they uncover the truth in time? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - ...