This story is of the trials a young foundling goes through to find her family.The story describes the problems a young foundling has to face and the trials and undeserved punishments she suffers before she gains acceptance by her family and comrades. Views: 391
A love letter to the craft and romance of film and fate in front of—and behind—the camera from the award-winning author of *Hold Still.*
A wunderkind young set designer, Emi has already started to find her way in the competitive Hollywood film world.
Emi is a film buff and a true romantic, but her real-life relationships are a mess. She has desperately gone back to the same girl too many times to mention. But then a mysterious letter from a silver screen legend leads Emi to Ava. Ava is unlike anyone Emi has ever met. She has a tumultuous, not-so-glamorous past, and lives an unconventional life. She’s enigmatic…. She’s beautiful. And she is about to expand Emi’s understanding of family, acceptance, and true romance.
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A cross country train trip proves to be the most dangerous trip Rachel Payne has ever taken. Plagued by nightmares and unable to eat or sleep, she begins to feel like she's losing her mind. Then, she and six other passengers become trapped in a train car by a sadistic, demon-possessed young man. Rachel is faced with betrayal and death as the demon threatens to murder them all.33 year-old Rachel Payne is on her way to start a life new. Divorced, childless, and penniless, Rachel has nothing to show for her life, and nothing to lose. The life she has been living never felt right to her. She went to college, got a job, got married, had a house and cars, tried to have children but couldn't. While she tried to fit the mold of a “normal” woman in society, she always felt there was something else out there, waiting for her.The 51 hour train route from Chicago to San Francisco proves to be the most dangerous trip she’s ever taken. Plagued by nightmares and unable to eat or sleep, she begins to feel like she's losing her mind. Then, she and six other passengers become trapped in a train car by a sadistic, demon-possessed young man. Rachel is faced with betrayal and death as the demon exposes the passengers' deadly sins and threatens to murder them all. Armed with only an innate ability to identify the demon for what it is, Rachel endures the first of many horrors that will inevitably consume her life. Views: 391
In 1955, girls who played hockey were rare, and there was no chance for them to play on a boy's team. But Abby Hoffman, a nine-year-old girl with a short haircut, supportive parents, and plenty of bravado, manages to bluff her way onto the all-star team in the boy's league. If her secret is discovered, she'll fight to keep the place she's earned on her team. Inspired by the real-life Abby Hoffman's story. Views: 391
Eighteen years since she was kidnapped by terrorists, a rebellious teenager discovers his mother may still be alive.Eighteen years since she was kidnapped by terrorists, a rebellious teenager discovers his mother may still be alive. London, England, present day. Eighteen year old Guy Cormun has it all going for him: good looks, smarts, and a promising future. There’s just one problem: he’s tortured by his past, by the mystery that shrouds his family, the mystery of his long lost mother. In a world which has turned its back on him, Guy must fight to discover the truth about his past, and to slay the personal demons that threaten to lead him to ruin. With the help of beautiful student Yasmin, and equally beautiful teacher Gina, Guy will discover the truth behind his family. But will the truth lead him to freedom or into the abyss? Views: 391
Call me Israel is a short story about strange accidental deaths at a university. The main character is a typical student that stumbles across a terrible truth that forces him into circumstances that he cannot change.When a strange tarot card appears in a friend's deck, Jason assumes it's just a prank done in poor taste. But, when terrible events befall those around him, he must face the possibility that something sinister is afoot.Death is closing in, along with a suspicious detective who believes that Jason may be the killer he's stalking. With his life turned upside down, Jason finds that there are worse things to be hunted by than the authorities.This 4,500 word short is a supernatural horror story in the spirit of the pulp era, but with a modern feel. Views: 391
In this five-book collection by the author of the Baby-Sitters Club, a group of teenage friends deals with the ups and down of growing up
Dawn just moved back to California from Connecticut. Sunny’s mom has lung cancer. Maggie will do anything to be perfect. Amalia’s boyfriend has got a scary idea of love. And Ducky is the loneliest boy on the West Coast.
A spin-off of the bestselling Baby-Sitters Club series, the California Diaries are first-person accounts of five teenagers managing new friendships, new relationships, and a host of new problems. Diary One contains the first journal of each of the main characters, books one through five in the series.
This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author’s collection. Views: 391
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All Toby Wyatt wants is a job bussing tables at Holly Days Diner. What he doesn’t expect is how hard it will be to earn his “candy cane” pin at the popular year-round Christmas restaurant. But he gets a little help from an unexpected friend when he learns that Grace Chalmers, a girl from school, works there as well.This 4,108-word short story is 23 pages long.Whats going on with December Moral?December tensely brushed back her wild russet hair, feeling as if someone was here. An uncanny sensation, as sure as if someone were staring her right in the eyes. As if she were never alone even in the stillness of the night. She considered if all these dreams actually meant something, or had she gone crazy. Views: 390
Kay is entranced with the possibilities which lie before her. Five handsome, willing men are vying for her hand in marriage. The stakes are ownership of a medieval keep perched on the rocky edge of a stormy ocean. Each man seems more stunning than the last, and it is her choice which will reward the prize.To make the game even more interesting, Kay is disguised as a handmaiden to her sister, Em.Kay is entranced with the possibilities which lie before her. Five handsome, willing men are vying for her hand in marriage. The stakes are ownership of a medieval keep perched on the rocky edge of a stormy ocean. Each man seems more stunning than the last, and it is her choice which will reward the prize.To make the game even more interesting, Kay is disguised as a handmaiden to her sister, Em, so that she might more freely mingle with the suitors. In this way she can learn their strengths and catch them unaware in their most intimate moments.As the threat of border reivers approaches the keep, Kay finds that her pleasurable playtime takes on a far more serious overtone. Knowing who to trust and who to depend on becomes a matter of life and death! All proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea's medieval novels benefit battered women’s shelters. Lisa has written 12 medieval novels. Each is a standalone story and can be read in any order. Each has its own flavor and atmosphere - each is set in a different part of England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Knowing Yourself is set in Cumbria, in northwestern England. The cover photo shows that gorgeous landscape. All of Lisa's books are teen-friendly with no graphic violence or intimacy. Knowing Yourself is a lighthearted tale of romance and courtship, with a pair of fun-loving sisters, in the style of a bachelorette show. Views: 390
A NEW ILLUSTRATED VERSION FEATURING THE WORK OF ABIGAIL LARSON December 24th has come again. What a time to get into the holiday mood! But this year, it's the spirit of Krampus, not the spirit of Christmas, that has infected adults across the globe. It is up to young Skip to track down Santa Claus and set things right in a dark, dystopian world gone mad. Views: 390
