Virtual Light

How far will a kid go to survive on the streets of Chicago? When life is a series of stops and starts, it's easy to go too far before you know it. Chris started out like a golden apple on a tree. Will he ripen in the sunshine and reach his full potential, or will he fall and rot before someone can save him? 2234 words

Can love hide in the darkest of places, or does it only shine brightly when there is sunlight in one’s life? If every light suddenly went dark, would love prevail, or would hatred and fear extinguish it? A young military programmer went rogue. Human life is meaningless, death is just a part of a cycle, and love doesn’t exist. A passionate night with an energetic, witty girl did nothing to convince him otherwise, but it had left a dormant scar on his heart. When his paths cross with her once more, nine years after their last encounter, she almost becomes collateral damage of the final ...

Tiffany Black and Rosie finally meet their landlord and his cute Rottweiler puppy. But when the puppy unearths some disturbing remains, the duo are enlisted to help uncover what's really going on. Is someone setting out to frame them and their landlord? Or is something more sinister happening? . 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, Amazon.com "For fans of Janet Evanovich, Rhys Bowen and Jana DeLeon, this is a funny, clean ...

A murder mystery party on the cruise ship—could life be any more ironic? Especially after the two real-life murders that Adrienne’s dealt with! But yes, the passengers really do want to party "like it’s a murderous 1999”, and to make matters even worse, Adrienne’s the one in charge of managing the event. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" An inept new cruise director, a Captain who’s harbouring a secret, and a demanding G.O.H.—just when Adrienne thinks things could not get any more horrible, she’s dealt one final blow: a real murder. Can Adrienne and her ...

Welcome to The Berry Home: where the food is to-die-for! When Kylie's friend Jack is accused of murder, she must go the distance to uncover the real killer... Meanwhile Kylie's nemesis, Detective Gregson, appears to be joining forces with her BFF Zoey - but to what end? "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Zoey refuses to tell Kylie about Gregson's secret, leaving her to figure it out on her own. Meanwhile, the odds seem to be stacked against Kylie's friend Jack. He had every reason to want the horrible Gary dead - but then again, so did quite a few other people. Will Kylie ...

In a galaxy bleeding under the relentless advance of the crystalline Adamant Hegemony, humanity stands on the precipice of annihilation. Star systems fall like dominoes before a technologically superior foe, and the once-proud Terran Fleet is a shadow of its former glory. Echoing the grand tradition of classic space opera, K.R. Calder plunges you into a desperate war where survival itself seems an impossible dream. When all seems lost, Fleet Command dusts off its forgotten relics – a ragtag collection of outdated freighters, mothballed cruisers, and patched-up mining ships. Dubbed the "...

The Heritage Hall book fair was my chance to showcase my bookbinding techniques. Instead, I become the main suspect in a murder. Paper flowers and leather bindings filled my Heritage Hall book fair booth. This was my chance to showcase traditional bookbinding techniques. Instead, I found a dead authenticator in my space. Mark Henderson, known for exposing forgeries, lay sprawled among tools stolen from my exhibit. Making me the prime suspect. Book preservation is my passion - being a murder suspect, not so much. I teamed up with Fitzgerald, my Maine Coon cat and journalist Jennifer Walsh to...

Into the Light is a story of healing from loss, trauma and darkness told through poetry. It explores spirituality, meditation, intuition and personal exploration. The book is for the woman healing from abuse, sexual abuse, trauma, loss, heartbreak or adversity. It shares a transformative perspective of being in a state of darkness to finding hope, healing and light again. The book is inspired by true events of the author who experienced sexual abuse from her father and the process of healing and transforming trauma into power. This book explores trauma, abuse, sexual abuse, mental illness, ...

Hit the D The facts are astounding. Nearly 1 billion people across the world suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Their energy levels are depleted, their moods are diminished, their general daily living, compromised. And for the most part, they haven't a clue... The healing powers of sunlight are incredible. Science now shows that virtually every common health problem afflicting our globe is significantly reduced by getting optimal levels of the sunshine vitamin D3. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, allergies, depression, and even cancer can all be treated through Vitamin D. ...

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 ...

When you think of spiritual predators, perhaps you envision the common archetype of the guru or cult leader who brainwashes all of their followers. Or perhaps you imagine the male spiritual teacher who has sex with all of his female students. But this book is about SO much more. Spiritual abuse can encompass many other nuances, including various types of emotional and verbal abuse as well as strange and unusual supernatural interference. The big question is this: Why are spiritual teachers BEYOND REPROACH? In today’s popular spiritual culture, we are not allowed to evaluate or scrutinize ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was and willing to spend so much time with her at the township's small library. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…...

Healing In TheAstral Realms: A Light Workers Guide to Astral Projection & Energetic Healing is a comprehensive manual for light workers, healers, and spiritual seekers who want to unlock the profound potential of the astral realm for personal and collective healing. Whether you are new to astral projection or an experienced practitioner, this book will guide you step-by-step through the process of navigating higher dimensions, working with healing energies, and expanding your spiritual practice. Through practical techniques and in-depth explanations, you will learn how to access the astral ...

Why does Ares, the God of War, want me dead? Cameras, makeup, hair, designer clothing. In the mortal world, I’m considered a rare beauty. Little do they know that I’m also the daughter of a goddess—and not just any goddess. Right, Aphrodite. Anyway, no one sees beyond my beauty, and it’s been that way for the last 250 years. Day in and day out—the same. Until my sister, Janie, dies. With my world newly shattered, I turn to the only person powerful enough to do something about it—my mother, Aphrodite. Who happens to be kind of a bitch. Regardless, good ol’ Mom informs me that ...

In the pulsing heart of New Orleans, where ancient magic whispers through cobblestone streets and neon-lit jazz clubs, Detective Jason Chalk thought he knew the score. But when a routine drug bust spirals into a grotesque tableau of ritualistic murder, Jason finds himself standing at the threshold of a world he never knew existed—one where the lines between saint and sinner, magic and madness blur into oblivion. A cryptic symbol carved into flesh becomes Jason's obsession, a key to unlocking secrets that have lain dormant for centuries. As he delves deeper, the very fabric of reality ...

A Missing Caterer. A Murderous Genius. A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse. Tiffany and Rosie expect a routine catering job when they step in for a missing local chef. Their clients? A group of brilliant, eccentric minds gathered for an exclusive event. But before the night is over, one of them is dead. Now, with a killer lurking among a room full of geniuses, Tiff and Rosie are facing their most dangerous case yet. How do you outsmart a murderer who’s always three steps ahead? With Stone, Jan, and Nanna diving into the chaos, the mystery takes an even darker turn—because the missing caterer...

"Chef in Another World" is a mouthwatering adventure that follows Mac, a talented but struggling chef, as he's suddenly transported to the magical realm of Helios. In this game-like world of monsters and magic, Mac discovers that his culinary skills are more than just a profession – they're a powerful form of magic. Armed with nothing but his chef's knife and an unquenchable passion for food, Mac must navigate the dangers and wonders of Helios. He'll face challenges that will test not just his cooking skills, but his very understanding of food's role in connecting people and cultures. ...

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

Wonder of Light is officially a Trilogy. The title Wonder of Light is book 1 in the series. It is recommended to read them in order, but each novel can be read as a standalone. I was inspired by true events to write this book; however, the story line and characters are fictional. It is a young adult romance, set in high school. It is a high school bully/adversaries-to-lovers style romance. There are depictions of violence, nothing too graphic, and profanity has been censored due to the spiritual nature of the book. Please, please, please, leave a review of what you think of my story. Honest...

In this lighthearted, romantic novella, you'll meet Susanna, a gorgeous, wealthy merchant's daughter in Victorian England, and Abby, her feisty, redheaded lady's maid. Abby dresses Susanna to meet Young Lord Spencer, an impoverished nobleman to whom Susanna's parents hope to marry her. When Spencer arrives, Susanna is walking in the garden. They meet Abby carrying feather bedding to air out by a far pasture on the country estate. Naughty Abby and randy Spencer take the opportunity to teach innocent Susanna a steamy lesson she'll always remember. By the end of the book, they know the three ...