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Most teens would love to have a pro surfer for a dad. Just not Riley. Abandoned as a kid, he hates the sound of the ocean and the man who gave himself to it. When the 18-year-old learns that his best friend is stranded at a New Mexico hospital as her father fights for his life, Riley hits the highway to head east. But when his Jeep breaks down before he even leaves California, he must rely on the one man he despises to get to the girl who needs him the most.

Jin Zhara already had enough to worry about—appeasing her stepmother’s cruel whims, looking after her blind younger sister, and keeping her own magical gifts under control—without having to deal with rumors of monsters re-emerging in the marsh. But when a chance encounter with an easily flustered young man named Han brings her into contact with a secret magical liberation organization called the Guardians of Dawn, Zhara realizes there may be more to these rumors than she thought.

How to deal with a narcissist in a relationship, and how to have power over them and become the best version of you.

Without darkness, there can be no light I have seen what lies ahead for the Avalonian people. My people. If there is another path, another future, I need help to find it. But even if I search all corners of the realm, looking for allies, the king's army is devastating. With the magical realm of Gwyn Fanon at stake, I have to rely on my friends, old and new, to save it. No matter the cost. This is Book 10 in the Ruby Morgan Series LADY OF AVALON PART 2 is the tenth book in the RUBY MORGAN SERIES MAIN SERIES: 1. Essence of Magic 2. Sentries of Camelot 3. Virtues of Purity 4. Tears of ...

Welcome to the world of academia, where passions ignite between seasoned mentors and their eager students. Professors is a tantalizing bundle of three stories that explore age-gap romances, power dynamics, and the seductive allure of the older man. Featuring: My Date with Professor Blake My Professor's Punishment Coach Bradley Packed with explicit scenes and forbidden chemistry, Professors' exploration of taboo relationships will leave you hot and craving more.

My Dad’s New Best Friend Is Hot–But He’s Also My Boss! Since I first laid eyes on Simon Briggs, I’ve been more than a little obsessed. The man is one of a kind and his hotness is off the chart! The thing is the man barely knows I’m alive, even though I managed to wrangle my way into the position of his personal assistant by having my dad put in a good word for me. I used the excuse that I need a job desperately after graduation, which I do. But it’s more than that. So much more. I’m hoping to spend more time around Simon Briggs, get so close to him that he can't possibly not ...

'We are the last defence.I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened to John Smith. To the world he's a mystery, but to me...he's one of us. Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us, if we all still believe in our mission. There are six of us left. We're hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another, but our Legacies are developing, and soon we'll be ready to fight....'

One shot at saving a world. One life to give. When things—dark things—swoop and crawl from the pollution, something must be done to prolong the life expectancy of Trenton’s dying three-tiered world. Recruited for a last desperate attempt at ending the contamination, he takes on a grueling and perilous climb to the top of a colossal tower perched atop a high plateau. His mission; steal vital transporter equipment. With the conditional aid of sketchy underground technology, Trenton abandons the safety of his familiar biosphere, a hardcore sacrifice he accepts for the slim hope of ...

In this thrilling second installment of the Midnight Society series, the five childhood friends and their loyal dog, Whisp - must defend Earth from an unimaginable alien threat after gaining extraordinary abilities aboard a UFO. As gateways open between worlds, a rebel warns of an imminent invasion by the merciless Karnathians, launching the friends on a perilous mission that will determine the fate of worlds. Deep within a mysterious network of caves, they uncover a terrifying secret: enslaved humans have unwittingly built a doomsday machine that threatens Earth's very molecular structure....

"How to Write a Short Steampunk Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Cogs, Corsets, and Steam-Power" teaches the craft of writing Steampunk. This comprehensive guide takes you on a thrilling journey through the unique genre, providing practical tools for crafting captivating narratives in a world where the past collides with a speculative future. This book provides in-depth insights into world-building, character creation, plot development, and the art of capturing the Steampunk aesthetic, whether you're a budding author or a seasoned wordsmith looking for a new challenge. You'll also learn how ...

He’s the man I was never supposed to want. And now… he’s my professor. Easton Koch was my childhood obsession—the older man I couldn’t stop watching, couldn’t stop needing. Back then, I was just a bright-eyed kid with a hopeless crush. Now I’m grown. And he’s standing at the front of my lecture hall. Same sharp jaw. Same cold, calculating eyes. Only now, when he looks at me? There’s nothing innocent about it. He warns me to keep my distance. He says I don’t know what I’m doing. But I know exactly what I want. And it’s him. Every stolen glance, every brush of skin, ...

Having escaped from Hong Kong, the five gatekeepers - Matt, Pedro, Scott, Jamie and Scarlett - are lost in a hostile and dangerous world. As they struggle to regroup and plan their next move, the malevolent King of the Old Ones gathers his forces in Oblivion: a desolate landscape where the last survivors of humanity must fight the ultimate battle.

Jay, a young man on the cusp of adulthood, is thrown into an unexpected and intense family tradition when he accompanies his stepfather, Steven, on a trip to a remote cabin in the woods. At the cabin, Jay meets Steven’s father, Henry, a charismatic, touchy-feely, and ripped older man who seems eager to initiate Jay into their family's unorthodox ways. The men share more than just conversations, and Jay finds himself pulled between confusion, desire, and lust as he navigates the strange dynamics of trust, vulnerability, and sexuality in this taboo, age gap erotica.

In the electrifying third chapter of the Enchanti Generation series, Jack Ferguson takes centre stage, his life a riddle shrouded in enigmatic layers. Living a complex existence, Jack's reality unfolds in unexpected ways. One life teeters on the precipice of a perilous journey, another dances through shadows, and the third remains a beacon of hope amid uncertainty. A hidden mystery binds them all, waiting to be unraveled. Beneath the surface of this intricate narrative lies a chilling truth that could reshape everything. As some search for answers with unwavering determination, others ...

"How to Write a Short Post-Apocalyptic Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Powerful Post-Apocalyptic Tales" will introduce you to the world of Post-Apocalyptic storytelling. This comprehensive guide deconstructs the art of writing gripping stories set in a world after civilization has collapsed. This book is intended for both novice and experienced writers and covers essential elements such as world-building, character creation, plot structuring, and effective theme use. It also includes helpful advice on honing your story, receiving feedback, and navigating the publishing process. Each chapter...

In this Nebula Award-winning novel, the third in the Annals of the Western Shore trilogy, Ursula K. Le Guin writes of the proud cruelty of power, of how hard it is to grow up, and of how much harder still it is to find, in the world's darkness, gifts of light.

When a series of brutal, mysterious deaths start plaguing the countryside and whispers of a beast in the mountains reach the quiet French hamlet of Mende, most people believe it’s a curse—God’s punishment for their sins. But to sixteen-year-old Joséphine and her best friend, Clara, the beast isn’t a curse. It’s an opportunity. For years, the girls of Mende have been living in a nightmare—fathers who drink, brothers who punch, homes that feel like prisons—and this is a chance to get them out.

"Entertaining story of fascinating other realms." –Kirkus Reviews "Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice Tolkien meets Herbert and takes us on an incredible two world struggle for survival of humankind! To avoid a confrontation with the Creek sisters—Crystalyn and Jade—a parasitic alien calling itself the One Mind, escapes to the land of Terra, and grows quickly stronger. Gorging on the brain neurons of organic beings, the creature scales up a planet-wide plan for genocidal control, using someone dear as a host. With a small band of fighters...

17-year-old Izzy can read minds. Her doctors believe she’s crazy, 'crackers' they say, and have locked Izzy away. Her twin, Elliot, knows her mind-reading superpower is cool, but no one but Izzy listens to him, because he’s dead. As is her guardian, her older brother, Dougal. Dougal was Izzy's hero. He was big and tall and believed Izzy when she told him she could read minds. 'Keep it a secret,' he told her. 'People don't like different.' Dougal should know as he liked boys and in Albion Minor that was frowned upon. Dougal ran a Private firm that protected the LGBTQ community from harm,...

Ex-best friends Naya Morgan and Yana Bunpraserit have always felt like outsiders in their small Oklahoma town. But this year, everything changes when they’re inducted into an exclusive society of Yatesville High’s top recent graduates. Unimaginable opportunities await them, starting with a celebratory yacht trip to Bermuda. Despite the likely onslaught of microaggressions and backhanded compliments from their peers—in addition to their own rocky past—Yana and Naya are ready for an epic voyage. Then one of their classmates is brutally murdered.