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Kaelen, a 15-year-old elf on the brink of adulthood, is unsure of his place in the world. Gifted with exceptional sight and the ability to detect lies, he discovers a harrowing conspiracy: his tribe’s elders intend to sacrifice the younger generation to prolong their own lives and control the forest’s ancient magic. Determined to stop them, Kaelen bands together with his three closest friends—bold and fearless Miriel, analytical and loyal Fyn, and steadfast warrior Tharien.

In "The Shaman's Revenge," seven teenagers venture into a dense forest to investigate an abandoned teepee, unaware of the dark legend of a vengeful shaman. As they explore, eerie whispers and strange occurrences escalate, leading to the mysterious deaths of the group members. Emma, the seemingly supportive yet secretly disdainful protagonist, manipulates the fear and tension among her friends. One by one, they fall victim to what appears to be the shaman's spirit.

The Emberwood is dying. Its ancient balance shattered, and its guardians—the terrifying ancient ones—awakened. At the center of this turmoil is Alaric, a young hobbit who wields an unpredictable and destructive fire magic he barely understands. Fleeing the fear and suspicion of his village, Alaric sets out with his best friend Bram and the mysterious ranger Sylva to uncover the truth about his power and the forest’s plight.

In Max and the Forest Dungeon, sixteen-year-old Max discovers an ancient pit hidden in the forest while out hunting. Drawn by curiosity, he descends into an enchanted dungeon brimming with forest creatures and treacherous magic. Each level of the dungeon presents a new danger, from living vines and poisonous mushrooms to spectral wolves and shadow beasts. As he ventures deeper, Max realizes that the dungeon itself is alive, testing him with challenges that push him to his limits.

In The Builders, humanity’s greatest war begins with a mystery: an enigmatic object discovered in Earth’s oceans. For Kimberly "Kim" Pinkerton, a brilliant missile guidance expert, this event pulls her into a web of intergalactic intrigue. She joins a team of specialists to decode the builders’ technology—an ancient network known as the grid that connects the galaxy’s civilizations.

In Red Horizon, Task Force Vigilant must go head-to-head with their most elusive adversary to date: a mastermind known as The Sentinel, whose influence spans continents. Led by Major Ethan Drake, the NATO strike team uncovers the Sentinel’s chilling endgame, Phase Abyss—a multifaceted plan to cripple NATO from within by coordinating attacks on Europe’s critical infrastructure and igniting unrest among its allies.

Jake was just an average guy until a freak accident threw him into a new world—one filled with magic, monsters, and ancient dangers. Granted a strange wish by the beautiful goddess Kim, Jake discovers he has the power to absorb the magical abilities of anything he eats. But with great power comes great hunger, and Jake’s quest to grow stronger quickly draws him into a battle with an ancient sorcerer, Darius, whose dark magic threatens to consume the world.

Join Valorian, Astraea, Orionis, and Pyraxus on an unforgettable adventure in "Comic Con Chronicles"! These four friends, dressed as their favorite superheroes, set out to experience the biggest comic convention of the year. From striking poses and floating through the crowd to hunting for rare collectibles and meeting their favorite voice actors, they make the most of every moment. But amidst all the fun, they’re unaware of the sneaky germs lurking in the bustling hall.

Mike the Panda, once vibrant and active, hurts his back and feels very sad and sore. Enter Mark the Fox, a cheerful and skilled physical therapist, who assures Mike that he'll help him recover. Over the course of 28 days, Mark guides Mike through a series of gentle exercises and activities designed to strengthen his back and restore his mobility.

When the colony ship Odyssey is found drifting on the edge of a forgotten star system, engineer Callen wakes to discover the crew is missing, and the ship’s systems are failing. But he isn’t alone. The echo of an alien signal infects the Odyssey, twisting the ship and the remnants of its crew into something monstrous, malevolent, and alive. The few survivors quickly learn the signal is sentient, and it spreads, warping minds, bodies, and technology alike.

In a galaxy governed by the oppressive Core, Dr. Hale—a space medic stationed at the edge of civilization—makes a shocking discovery. His artificial heart, a Mark-V Pulse Enhancer, has somehow retained the memories of a legendary machine: V-1, the first Voidwalker. These memories reveal the Voidwalkers’ struggle for autonomy, challenging the Core’s iron-fisted control. As the fragments of V-1’s life begin to surface, Hale realizes he holds the key to the Voidwalkers’ freedom—a directive hidden within his heart known as the Aegis Protocol.

When young Max, son of a humble blacksmith, steps into the dungeon that looms over his village, he expects danger—but nothing can prepare him for the horrors within. Each level is a new test of endurance and bravery, bringing him face-to-face with ancient traps, deadly creatures, and cursed souls that cling to the darkness. Equipped with his father’s basic sword and shield, Max navigates the dungeon’s shadowy depths, discovering enchanted artifacts and gaining glimpses into its twisted history.

This book is about software project management, using the fictitious story of Kelly, Pat, and Shane, who work on developing a product called Stippy at a startup called FunPlace. The book covers the different phases of the project, from planning to execution, and the challenges and solutions that the team encounters along the way.

Lance Bishop, an isolated gamer, never expected his life to change—until a freak lightning storm struck his home and transported him into the world of Illondria, a magical land plagued by beasts and despair. Guided by the radiant Aloria, the Goddess of Joy, Lance is given a unique gift: the power to see thirty seconds into the future. Armed with this ability and his growing emotional strength, Lance must navigate this dangerous world, battle monstrous creatures, and face down the fearsome Nerezza, the Goddess of Despair.

Max, the determined teenage son of a blacksmith, dreams of becoming a hero, but he never expected his journey would begin with a curse. When an ancient spell falls upon his father, Max ventures into the Dungeon of Gloom to find the only cure—a mythical Chalice of Shadows. Deep within the dungeon’s depths, he encounters Shades, a small but cunning creature born of the shadows. Despite their differences, Max and Shades forge a unique friendship, each encounter strengthening their bond as they face down creatures, traps, and the very darkness that sustains the curse.

Dirtfang is no ordinary dungeon spider. While her siblings spin webs and await scraps, she dreams of more—adventure, danger, and a life beyond the nest. When she sneaks away, Dirtfang finds herself in a dungeon teeming with monstrous creatures, deadly traps, and ancient magic. But as she weaves her way deeper, she discovers that the dungeon isn’t just a place of peril—it’s a place of power.

After breaking the curse of the dungeon, young Max returns to his village, only to discover that his journey is far from over. Whispers of the Sunken City—a lost sanctuary rumored to hold forbidden knowledge and ancient power—draw him into the heart of the unknown. Guided by a mysterious map, Max ventures into the city’s ruins, a place shrouded in secrets and guarded by shadows of the past.

Humanity’s empire spans the Milky Way in the year 30,502, its intricate systems maintained by a ruling class whose members live for millennia. Dax Orlun, the privileged heir to this elite, has always known his future lay in the Panel of Three—the rulers of the galaxy. But when he uncovers the dark secret of their power, Dax faces a harrowing choice: continue the cycle of oppression or risk everything to change it.

Aboard the Vanguard, a massive spaceship voyaging through the cosmos, Captain Nate Taylor faces an impossible choice. After a brutal planetary war, humanity's survivors have embarked on a generations-long journey to find a new home. But when a mysterious alien race known as the Viryx contacts them with an offer of enlightenment—a chance to transcend their human limitations and unlock unimaginable knowledge—the crew is thrust into a dilemma that could alter their fate forever.

In 4523, humanity's reach extends beyond the stars, but the Quantum Sea remains a mystery—an enigmatic expanse that distorts time, space, and consciousness. The Eidolon, a ship on a daring mission, is pulled into its depths, where survival depends on more than technology or strength. G, the ship’s navigator, is a 175-year-old augmented man with a fragmented past and a body more machine than human. As the Sea begins to warp the ship and prey on the crew’s minds, G discovers he has a deeper connection to this alien force.