A teenager named Kara learns about her powers and stops her Stepmother from trying to take over her world Araen and the rest of her universe.Once, the empire of Vhur was the world's most powerful. But that was before the Lichy plague. Now, twenty years and millions of dead later, only a few cities remain. The survivors walk a fine line between staying alive and crumbling into the grave. Come the Night of Knives, even these last few might perish.This Dark Fantasy Serial begins here and will be released over the course of the next 6 weekends. Views: 380
Mark Twain once famously said "there was but one solitary thing about the past worth remembering, and that was the fact that it is past and can\'t be restored." Well, over recent years, The British Library, working with Microsoft has embarked on an ambitious programme to digitise its collection of 19th century books.There are now 65,000 titles available (that\'s an incredible 25 million pages) of material ranging from works by famous names such as Dickens, Trollope and Hardy as well as many forgotten literary gems , all of which can now be printed on demand and purchased right here on Amazon.Further information on The British Library and its digitisation programme can be found on The British Library website. Views: 380
Cassy Mae thought she escaped danger of the Santos Francisco slums when she moved to her GrammyJo’s after her mother’s death, but an evil stalker haunts Cassy in the small mountain town in spite of GrammyJo’s protective magic.How do you escape a hunter of pure evil?Cassy Mae had been raised to hate and fear magic. But, when her mother dies, Cassy Mae finds herself living with grandmother in Docket’s Diggings, a small mountain town. The town seems like heaven, at first, in spite of her GrammyJo’s working powerful herbal juju.Docket’s Diggings quickly loses its charms with the arrival of the rich and mysterious Lydia Markhem and her niece Jamilla. The whole town sinks into a strange malaise that only Cassy Mae and GrammyJo seem immune to.. Cassy Mae quickly discovers she has more to worry about than finishing her senior year and GrammyJo’s magic. A demonic stalker, thirsting for Cassy Mae’s own magic, is hunting her. A magic Cassy Mae doesn’t believe she possesses. Will Cassy Mae have the strength and the power to resist pure evil?If you enjoy Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments Series or anything by Danielle Page, you will be captivated by M. K. Theodoratus’s World of Andor stories.Praise for M. K. Theodoratus and Noticing Jamilla, A Tale of Andor:“With a compelling and satisfying story arc, short fiction fans of this popular genre will certainly find Noticing Jamilla an intriguing tale, whilst being left to wonder if there is not a longer novel in the near future. It is recommended without reservation.” – BookViral (https://bookviral.com/noticing-jamilla/4583707659)“This was a great little story. I sure hope the author will write more stories like this to read in book length.” –Norma Van DorenM. K. Theodoratus has seven published works, with more on the way. She has always felt magic and fantasy were apart of her life. She specializes in captivating long-form of fantasy short stories. Views: 380
The Oce, an ancient alien species that cling onto a planet and suck the life from it. Now, the Oce have moved to planet Pel, where a young humanoid boy known as Kaj lives. As the only protectors of their planet, the Galactic Soldiers, retreat, they announce and select a few humanoids, including Kaj to join them. But trouble comes when the shuttle crashes, leaving Kaj stranded alone.The Oce, an ancient alien species that cling onto a planet and suck the life from it. Once the planet is sucked dry, they move on to the next. Now, the Oce have moved to planet Pel, where a young humanoid boy known as Kaj lives. As the only protectors of their planet, the Galactic Soldiers, retreat, they announce that a select few humanoids are to accompany them to the last standing city where the final ship awaits to take them off the planet. Kaj is lucky enough to be picked to leave his home-world and join the Galactic Soldiers on their shuttle. But, a surprise attack from the Oce leaves Kaj stranded on the surface of his strange world. He must venture through the bizarre biomes of his world and make it to the final ship before it takes off without him. Views: 380
A sampler of short stories taking place before and connected to SCALE-BRIGHT in chronological order. Chinese mythology retold from the time of humanity's creation to contemporary Hong Kong.A sampler of short stories taking place before and connected to SCALE-BRIGHT in chronological order. Chinese mythology retold from the time of humanity's creation to contemporary Hong Kong. "The Crows Her Dragon's Gate" (first published in BENEATH CEASELESS SKIES, 2013. Ed. Scott H. Andrews). The story of Xihe, the mother of suns, when she was young and the world was new: how she met her husband, lost herself, and found it again. "Woman of the Sun, Woman of the Moon" (first published in GIGANOTOSAURUS, 2012. Ed. Ann Leckie). Houyi rose in heaven, bow and arrow in hand: the hunt was her joy, the slaying of demons her delight. But most delightful was a serving girl called Chang'e. "Chang'e Dashes from the Moon" (first published in EXPANDED HORIZONS, 2012. Ed. Dash). Chang'e has been a prisoner on the moon while the world turns and cities rise. For centuries Houyi has looked for a way to free her wife, and now she has found it in a distant grand-niece: a young mortal woman named Julienne. Views: 380
The Heroes take on a new, deadlier enemy as Deadguy contends with more personal matters. All this, plus the battle you've all been waiting for: Deadguy verses Valkadaidan!The world of the supernatural is a place of intense horror and blood-chilling danger. Dark, twisted monsters stalk among humanity from the shadows, seeking only to devour us. Seems like somebody should make some money from all that, right? Enter Eric Margrave, semi-professional monster hunter (He'd be a professional, but they really don't have a certification process for this sort of thing.). When the things that go bump in the night start actually knocking on the door, he's the one who serves them their walking papers... for a nominal fee. Prices negotiable. No demons, please.In his debut appearance, Eric has entered the exciting world of real-estate, looking to set up a new safehouse. Good news: the house is haunted, and therefore a steal at the current price if you happen to know how to work an exorcism. Bad news... well, the house might be a bit more aggressively haunted than even a freelance slayer of the paranormal is used to... Views: 380
In this short story, Manninglore is a Wizard who is feared and loathed by the people of the valley he lives above. But when extinction threatens humanity, he comes down and shows them that he, too, is nothing more then they are - human. Views: 380
The Poison Lotus Book 1. In ancient Japan, as a Shogun engages in civil war against his brother, a ninja working as a bodyguard is called to protect his surrogate family.Spring 1927. Godfrey and Antoinette are officially an item. That doesn't stop the suave and debonair Eddie Ryerson though. Back from Toronto for a visit, Eddie has his eye on the young women of Wainwright – and Antoinette is in his sights. Meanwhile, Antonia is having a real dilemma getting her choice of treasurer elected for the Wainwright chapter of the Catholic Women's League and Isaac loses a dear friend. Views: 379
The first book of an historical fantasy series set in Cipangu, an alternate medieval Japan. Views: 379
Soon
after leaving her native Russia to marry an American, Annika discovers that her
husband-to-be is a liar and a cheat. Rather than return home, she runs away and
begins living on the streets. When she is caught by Pastor Steven Soames while breaking
into his car looking for a place to sleep, she expects the worst—arrest and
deportation—but instead the handsome preacher invites her to his house for a
warm meal.
Steven’s
kindness impresses Annika and she is excited when he offers to let her stay in
the guestroom at the parsonage in the little town of Sweetville, even after he
informs her that while under his roof proper behavior will be expected and
defiance will earn her a sound spanking.
Though
Steven is a widower and he’s never been interested in another woman since his
wife’s passing, and despite Annika’s penchant for flagrant disobedience—something
Steven knows will need to be cured with a firm hand applied to her bare bottom—the
small-town preacher and the feisty Russian brat soon find themselves falling in
love.
But
when Steven proposes, Annika cannot help but worry that he is only offering
marriage out of pity in order to let her stay in America. Can she bring herself
to put aside her fears and trust the man who has claimed her heart?
Publisher’s
Note: Mail Order Brat is an erotic
romance novel that includes graphic sexual scenes and spankings, including
domestic discipline in a contemporary setting. If such material offends you,
please don’t buy this book.
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The 8th issue of Successful Startup 101, a magazine for budding entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners that covers business planning, strategy, management, accounting, finance, sales and marketing.In this month's issue:* Busting the Lean Startup Myth, by Howard Tullman* Tips from the Startup Fundraising Playbook, by Nathan Beckord* 80 Ways to Find Your Next Big Startup Idea, by Thomas Oppong* Entrepreneur, Fire Thyself - by Kerrie MacPherson* 5 Podcasts Every Small Business Owner Should Consider Listening To, by Rob Marsh* 2 Startup Expenses You Should Never Shortcut, by AJ Agrawal* 5 Ways for Bootstrapped Startups to Get Through the First Year, by Zach Cutler* Why Startups Sell For Millions with No Business Model, by Dev Aujla* What Does It Mean To Lead With Trust? - by Randy Conley* 9 Lessons From a 10-Time Startup Failure, by Eric T. Wagner* The 14 Steps Needed to Recruit Your Early Startup Team, by Paul Ruderman* 3 Ways to Use Social Media to Align Your Team, by Andre Lavoie* Entrepreneurs! Take a Break: It Can Help Your Business - by Cristopher Ramirez* The Three Bandits of Change Leadership, by Jim Haudan* How Good Management Stifles Breakthrough Innovation, by Markus Lorenz* Small Business Tips from a Successful Entrepreneur, by Lyve Alexis Pleshette* Think You Know What Venture Capitalists Look For In New Start-Ups? Think Again - by Patrick Hanlon* How to Make Your Product Look Sexy on Facebook, by Aaron Lee* Why You Should Never Give Up On Your Dreams, by Adriana Langford* The Quest for the “Easy” Startup, by Tabitha Jean Naylor Views: 379
Here is the north, this is where it lies, where it belongs, full of itself, high up above everything else, surrounded by everything that isn't the north, that's off the page, somewhere else...Paul Morley grew up in Reddish, less than five miles from Manchester and even closer to Stockport. Ever since the age of seven, old enough to form an identity but too young to be aware that 'southern' was a category, Morley has always thought of himself as a northerner. What that meant, he wasn't entirely sure. It was for him, as it is for millions of others in England, an absolute, indisputable truth. But he wondered why, when as a child he was so ready to abandon his Cheshire roots and support the much more successful Lancashire cricket team, and when as an adult he found he could travel between London and Manchester in less than two hours, he continued to say he was from the North.Forty years after walking down grey pavements on his way to school, Paul explores what it... Views: 379
