Virtual Light

bourne identity vampire edition: a beautiful vampire boy, who can't recall anything of his past, shows up in her window, every night. and maybe even builds her a shrine. but she won’t let him in. because she knows that the day she lets him in is the day her life will change forever and maybe forever beyond that. in this sweet -- and sometimes violent and dark -- coming of age story, the characters, young man and woman, grow in unlikely ways, bringing out each other’s deepest secrets and sublime dreams. from the cold of Colorado to the streets of Paris and the haunted seas off the coast ...

She’s new to town, but not new to the lifestyle. So why can't she resist topping from the bottom? Now that Luisa has finally left the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, she’s ready to find a new club to play in. When her friend Tracie brings her to Club Surrender, she knows she’s finally found the perfect place. Seattle’s premier women only “light BDSM” club is clean, fun, and chock full of women to explore. Paula has always been a little dominant, but being a dominatrix seemed like a step too far. After growing up in an abusive home, she knows how easy it is to hurt someone, so ...

Twenty years ago, hordes of monstrous dragons descended upon the Earth and decimated the human race. Cities burned, towns were levelled and humanity was almost obliterated. But from the carnage of those dark days arose a new type of human being. The survivors had been altered, mutated by the magic that the dragons had brought back to the world. These Changed humans now lived far longer than the old race. Infections and diseases were a thing of the past. People barely aged once they reached adulthood. They were stronger than before, more agile and better able to defend themselves against the...

Jesus’ Beatitudes were first spoken nearly two millennia ago, in these simple statements—when you really look at them with fresh eyes and grasp their depth of meaning—you will find the same pertinence, relevance, and challenge that his first-century audience felt. In them, you will find an invitation into the sacred (holy, set-apart) space of de(re)construction. I hope that, for you, this is not just another book on something Jesus said. Instead, I hope that you might feel seen by Jesus in his Beatitudes, as I have—that you might know that your questioning, confusion, and rethinking...

Corrected and updated edition - November 5, 2024 Previously published as Caught by the Pitcher: The steamy and hilarious new runaway bride sports romcom by Biki Ash The spicy and hilarious new runaway bride sports romcom with a hunky sports star, curvy girl, age gap, and guaranteed HEA ending. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Archer and Elle Kennedy! If a hunky baseball star offered to give you anything you desired, what would you ask for? Jenny Mom told me I should accept my boyfriend’s proposal and settle down, raise a family, have a good life. She didn’t say anything about him cheating ...

★★★★★ "An interesting take on humanities future!" - Reader Review ___ A fresh take on science fiction and a glimpse at humanity through the eyes of an alien who doesn't know what 'family' is, until he finds one! "Humans are the only known intelligent species to actively create 'Found Families' in the form of parents, children, siblings, and more. If a human starts spending more time with you and initiating physical contact, they have probably adopted you." These were the words that caught my ears when attending the most prestigious university in my quadrant as a minor in alien ...

Vivienne Lane thought she left the drama behind when she traded big-city chaos for the quiet charm of Foxwick Harbor. Now, she spends her days running Lane & Co. Antiques, sipping lattes at Bean & Bloom, and avoiding her nosy neighbor’s unsolicited opinions. But when she stumbles upon the town’s most scandalous socialite dead in a wedding dress—and in a very inconvenient place—Vivi suddenly finds herself at the center of a mystery far messier than her shop’s storage room. Gwendolyn Fairchild wasn’t just any bride-to-be; she was a journalist with a reputation for unearthing ...

“Pharaoh Amenhotep IV changed the name to Akhenaten in honor of the god Aten. After his death his name was erased from the lists of kings, all his monuments, all his symbols were destroyed to erase his memory. In modern times, his epigraphs dating back to the time of Amarna (Akhetaten)( 2) were rediscovered, and it became clear that Akhenaten had carried out an unprecedented religious reform. He had destroyed the symbols of Egyptian polytheism, replacing them with a monotheistic cult of a new god of light, which he called “Aten”. The theology to which it was inspired was that of the ...

Brighter Light brought Cole Evans and Tony Vanetta together as man and wife. Brighter Light Still Shines finds the couple experiencing the issues connected with aging parents, the problems their adult children face, the betrayal of a loved one and personal health matters. When an unexpected and tragic accident leaves them reeling from grief and loss, it is their love for each other and their faith in God that brings the family through.

Addi and the gang are expecting an enjoyable, relaxing cruise when the theme is cupcakes. The cupcake addicts seem like a fun-loving group of people - until rivalries come to the surface, and a popular baker is murdered. Addi scrambles to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again... and some shocking truths are revealed about the kidnapping-related messages she's received. 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" - lq, ...

Have you ever felt like someone took the best parts of you and left without looking back? You gave your love, your softness, your light—only to be met with silence, indifference, or emotional abandonment. And now, all that’s left is exhaustion, self-doubt, and the haunting question: “Was I too much? Or just not enough?” You Took My Light, But I Found My Fire isn’t a book about moving on fast. It’s about sitting with the ashes of who you used to be… and gently rebuilding from within. Through deeply personal reflections, poetic truth, and unapologetic honesty, this book walks ...

It was the heady days of the late 1970’s and marijuana smuggling from Colombia to South Florida was at its pinnacle. The War on Drugs was in its infancy and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale was the prime entry point for the smugglers. Through the early to mid 1970’s, there had been an evolution of smuggling organizations from Donald Steinberg to Black Tuna to the Whittington Brothers to “Big Ed” Hindelang to Joe Pegg. Known affectionately as Pegleg, Joe Pegg had grown his empire into a 50 boat armada with hundreds of employees. The Broward County authorities had heard rumors on the...

What If Everything in the Universe Was Made of Just One Thread? What If Einstein Got It Wrong? This Theory Challenges the Big Bang — and Everything That Follows. The Threads and Luxidoni Light Theory explained in plain English without math, jargon, or paradoxes, offers a radical new way to understand the universe.What if: Light isn't a wave or a particle, but spinning Luxidoni on a straight thread? Gravity isn't curved space, but rising thread tension? Black holes are not holes, but regions where energy stops spinning—so light vanishes? And what if no two protons or neutrons are ...

Seven Shadows by Geoffrey Schmitt Sin is more than wrongdoing—it’s a distortion of the soul’s deepest longings. In this honest and grace-filled guide, pastor and spiritual teacher Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the seven deadly sins—not to condemn, but to heal. Each chapter explores a different shadow: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. Drawing on Scripture, personal reflection, church tradition, and decades of pastoral experience, Schmitt invites readers to confront these ancient struggles with courage and compassion. Alongside every shadow, ...

One Sip Too Fatal As Murder Brews at The Book Nook! At a charming book club gathering in the storybook town of Willow Creek, murder isn't on the menu—until sharp-tongued Madeline Prescott keels over, poisoned mid-sip. Enter Harper Lane: sarcastic, sharp-eyed, and owner of the quaint bookshop, The Book Nook. With a trusty cup of tea and her gossip-loving parrot, Edgar, Harper prefers plots on the page—until real murder lands in her lap. When the police chalk it up to a tragic accident, Harper isn’t convinced. After all, Edgar won’t stop muttering, “Not mine! Not mine!” Between ...

Would you like to know how to activate your Vagus Nerve to decrease your anxiety and cure chronic illness, PTSD, and depression? Would you like to know how to stimulate the Vagus Nerve easily every day to improve your memories, your breath, and your heart? If yes, then keep reading: The vagus nerve is your inner nerve center’s commander-in-chief, regulating all of your major organs. This is the longest cranial nerve, which begins just behind the ears in the brain and connects with all the major organs of the body. This is an important nerve to any organ with which it is in contact. It is...

The title of this short book is taken from the encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), issued by Pope Saint John XXIII on Holy Thursday, April 11, 1963. In it he said, ‘Every believer in this world of ours must be a spark of light’. In 2007 after attending a prayer group and a number of conferences the author was touched by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) and experienced new impetus in his faith. However, heeding the advice in St Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: ‘test all things’ (1 Th 5:21) he embarked on a search to discover whether CCR was merely the ...

Nourish Your Divine Light: The Ultimate Guide to High-Frequency Nutrition Unlock the transformative power of conscious eating with "Nourish Your Divine Light" by Ammanuel Santa Anna, the eagerly anticipated fourth installment in the groundbreaking Luminous Lifestyle Series. Are you ready to transcend ordinary nutrition and embrace a revolutionary approach to nourishment that feeds not just your body, but your spiritual essence? In this illuminating guide, renowned spiritual architect and transformational coach Ammanuel Santa Anna reveals the profound connection between what you eat and how ...

Sweet Mistakes and Second Chances Ava Walker never had her high school rom-com moment. Grieving the loss of her mom, she stayed in the background—quiet, careful, and crushing hard on Tyler Donovan, the handsome jock who never even knew she existed. Now in her twenties, Ava’s ready to hit reset—starting with a semester in Italy learning the art of gelato. What she didn’t plan? Bumping into Tyler on her journey halfway around the world…or him mistaking her for her confident, outgoing sister. Caught in the lie, Ava has a choice: come clean and risk shattering the sweetest thing ...

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, ...