'I will never set foot on a cruise ship again!' - Åsa Larsson, bestselling author of The Second Deadly Sin and *Until thy Wrath Be Past*
On the Baltic Sea, no one can hear you scream.
Tonight, twelve hundred expectant passengers have joined the booze-cruise between Sweden and Finland. The creaking old ship travels this same route, back and forth, every day of the year.
But this trip is going to be different.
In the middle of the night the ferry is suddenly cut off from the outside world. There is nowhere to escape. There is no way to contact the mainland. And no one knows who they can trust.
Welcome aboard the Baltic Charisma.
'Blood Cruise is terrifying and terrifying real, a must-read for fans of Stephen King and John Ajvide Lindqvist' - Elizabeth Hand, author of Generation Loss and* Hard Light* Views: 776
Make sure to wrap up in a blanket by the fire as you begin to fall in love with a picky little kitten who likes her gifts to look perfect, a hyper little puppy that simple cannot settle down for bed, a happy hopping bunny that learns the joys of sharing, and an itty bitty mouse that learns to appreciate all that his parents provide for him.Inside four original Christmas poems all staring soft and cuddly baby animals await you. Make sure to wrap up in a blanket by the fire as you begin to fall in love with a picky little kitten who likes her gifts to look perfect, a hyper little puppy that simple cannot settle down for bed, a happy hopping bunny that learns the joys of sharing, and an itty bitty mouse that learns to appreciate all that his parents provide for him. These short, simple to read poems will fill anyone with the Christmas spirit with their good messages, lovable characters, and feel good endings. There once was a little white cat.She loved Christmas, there’s No question bout’ that.She liked very much her tall Christmas treeWith presents as far as the eye could see.She loved all her gifts sitting neat in a row.She loved all her gifts topped with a colorful bow.Reds, Greens and purples, Silvers and GoldWrapped up the boxes with paper so bold.The white cat named Minnie looked on in aweAt all of the boxes and bags that she saw.But was Minnie happy? No not one bit,Because only one present is all she will get. Views: 776
When studious teen Mandy’s younger brother goes missing in a crowded theme park she learns the consequences of assumptions.A local amusement park seems the perfect setting for seven-year-old Jack’s birthday party. The adults alternate between socializing with each other and chaperoning their children playing throughout the park. It seems like a fun time for everyone, but apparently not. Mandy would rather be finishing her homework than participating in her little brother’s escapades, especially when she considers his classmates in attendance that would make better company for him. It’s safe to say when Jack appears to go missing in the theme park she finds it more believable he is somewhere he shouldn’t be rather than lost or worse. She is right and wrong in the worst ways possible. Views: 776
We walk a fine line between the light and the dark...This book contains poems about the beauty of nature: that of the natural world that surrounds us and the cities we live in, as well as human nature. This is contrasted with poems that deal with the heart of darkness that can be found in humanity, and the strange and shadowy aspects within society and ourselves.This small book of poetry spans more than ten years, and completed in 2011. I wrote 'The Maple Leaf', that begins the book back in Grade 10 as a high school class exercise. Even now I am still in love with it after all these years.We walk a fine line between the light and the dark...This book contains poems about the beauty of nature: that of the natural world that surrounds us and the cities we live in, as well as human nature. This is contrasted with poems that deal with the heart of darkness that can be found in humanity, and the strange and shadowy aspects within society and ourselves.The 'Dawn' section is generally lighter, happier and more positive in tone. The 'Twilight' poems are darker, more sinister and strange.I hope you enjoy my foray into the light, and the dark. Views: 775
A gang of vicious criminals hunts the world over for a cache of hundreds of millions in stolen currency. Their search brings them to a snowbound community in the dead of a Maine winter.
They came one night to torture, rob and kill. They picked the wrong night.
Levon's Night...
The second entry in Chuck Dixon's series of Levon Cade thrillers throws the man of many skills into the middle of a billion dollar heist. This time his daughter Merry shares the danger with him as the two must do whatever it takes to survive against the elements and a crew of murderous thugs.
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Diamond tycoon Marc Durand knows not to trust his ex-fiancee, Isabella Moreno. Years ago, her father stole Durand gems...and she lied for him. Marc hasn't forgiven her, but he can't forget her either. So when his company comes under fire, he demands her help. She owes him. And until he uncovers the truth, he wants his enemy by his side--and in his bed... Views: 775
Diane D In The Headlines is a sequel to DIANE D The Musical Drama and DANGEROUS DANA A Suspense Thriller. It is a suspense, drama, psychological, thriller about a family owned Charity and Entertainment Organization. This story involves 3 generations of the Diaz-Davidson family. The family's Charity and Entertainment Organization performs shows around the country and the world to raise money.This story involves two male hospital employees, one white and one black, who work the night shift. One night during the night shift, the two male hospital employees are working inside a dimly lit isolated clinic hallway as they eavesdrop outside one of the closed clinic room doors secretly listening on Diane D’s private conversation while Diane D is alone inside the clinic room talking on the telephone. The two male hospital employees hear Diane D about to leave the room. They quickly back up away from the door and quietly race back down the other end of the hallway going around the corner. As the two male hospital employees hide around the corner, they hear Diane D leaving the room shutting the door behind herself. They go to take a peak around the corner and accidentally make a loud noise! They fear that the loud noise has attracted Diane D’s attention, blowing their cover! They then hear slow footsteps coming so they quickly turn and sneak down the stairwell into the lower level of the clinic area. They then hide and bend behind some boxes in the dimly lit hallway on the lower level. They then see Diane D in the distance coming from around the dark corner. They secretly watch Diane D from the distance and see her strange eerie behavior as she looks around the dimly lit hallway as if looking for someone. They then see her go from locked clinic room door to locked clinic room door trying to open each door. They then witness Diane D do something so strange and so frightening that they become shocked and frozen in fear! They can't believe what they just witnessed her do! They frighteningly have their backs leaned against the wall with their mouths and eyes wide open not able to move! Diane D then angrily goes into a storage room. While she is inside the storage room, the two male hospital employees manage to break loose from their fear! They quickly sneak away and frighteningly run back down the hallway out of the area! They then turn around the corner and race towards the stairwell! They reach the stairwell door and run back into the stairwell! Once inside the stairwell, they run right back up the stairs, not looking back!This story also involves Diane D’s eerie and frightening performance in Germany which causes several thousand spectators in a German park to scream and run in fear!This story also involves, the Dianettes’ back stage attack on another well-known female singer who wanted to perform and collaborate on stage with them and Diane D at a shopping mall. Again, the Dianettes will not hear of it! They later chase down the well-known female singer and her husband behind the shopping mall inside the parking lot. They catch up to the well known female singer and her husband and knock them down to the ground! They then attack the well known female singer and her husband! All six of the Dianettes are then arrested over the beat down! The well-known female singer and her husband both had to be hospitalized which causes the well-known female singer’s upcoming concert in New York to be canceled! While the Dianettes’ are in police custody, they overhear that the two well-known Latin female duo who tried to perform and collaborate with them and Diane D before are outside the police station secretly talking to Diane D. The Dianettes then bust out the back door of the police station! They charge after the two well-known Latin female duo! The two well-known Latin female duo turn and have to run for their lives! Views: 775
The origin story of the greatest creature Dinoworld has ever known, a young raptor faces a cruel and harsh world after his parents are killed before hi eyes. Through trials and experience he forges himself into a weapon of vengeance.Orphaned by humanity. Rejected by his own. This is the life the young raptor faces in a cruel world. But in a chance encounter, he is given the opportunity for another life. Taking on the name Scarface due to the nature of his most notable injury, he travels with a bounty hunter that hopes to make a name for himself. Through corrupt military officials and illegal fights that end only in death, the raptor is forged into something far greater than anyone could have imagined. But the humans that care for him are only an obstacle as Scarface sets his sights on revenge. Monsters are not born. They are forged. Views: 775
Teddy Bear Discrimination" Are only Teddy Bears good enough to be Guardians? They know it!But what do you do when there are less and less Teddy Bear Guardians as time goes on?Will they adapt or are all the young ones in serious trouble?Have you ever wondered what happens when the children go to bed at night and what keeps them safe from the Night Terrors that are under their bed?The Guardians keep them safe from the darkness and shadow under the bed.The Teddy Bear Stories are what have happened at night when the Teddy Bear Guardians stand guard over their young charges. Night Terrors want the two things that they can not have: The warmth of the human cubs and revenge on their creators.The Guardians are all that stand between the children and the Terrors that come from under the bed.They do not stop, they will not give up, they will guard their young ones and keep them safe.That's what Guardians do. Views: 775
Three New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors.
One wild project.
Taken by a Trillionaire *is an escapism fantasy that was born at a party at RWA. Over cocktails, J.S. Scott, Melody Anne, and Ruth Cardello laughed as they plotted this book with the help of two industry friends, Chris and Brian.
If you are looking for a historically accurate representation of a monarchy or a serious depiction of how royals maintain their bloodlines, this may not be the book for you. If you love larger than life characters and fun storylines that take you to exotic places with sexy alpha men, then welcome to our imaginary kingdom: Rubare Collina. The men are insanely rich, the traditions are potentially deadly, and the sex will leave you craving a night on this dark isle.
If you’ve ever fantasized about what it would be like to be swept off your feet—or tossed over a prince’s shoulder and taken—then you’ll enjoy our trilogy.*
Novella One: Xander by Ruth Cardello
Royal Prince Xander Demande needs to choose a wife before his thirtieth birthday, or he will lose his crown. His list of potential candidates is long but shortens to one woman after a brief encounter with the socially inept, but beautiful and brilliant, Dr. Reanna Fielding. She never thought Prince Charming would come for her. He never thought any woman would melt his heart. Love makes its own rules, but will it save her when she defies not only him but the laws of his kingdom? In Rubare Collina, a marriage proposal can be a dream come true—or a death sentence.
Novella Two: Bryan by J.S. Scott
Get married . . . or die. Prince Bryan Demande was left with only two unpalatable choices. When he decides to take his chances rather than marry, his father and the busybody royal adviser take matters into their own hands.
Like it or not, Bryan is delivered a kidnapped bride, and it isn't a woman who's a total stranger. She's an American female who has haunted his dreams for the last five years, the only woman who has ever wanted him without his trillions of dollars or his royal title. Suddenly, marriage doesn't look like such a bad option to Bryan, but he'll have to convince his angry, kidnapped, bride-to-be that she belongs with him.
Novella Three: Chris by Melody Anne
Christopher Demande wants nothing to do with marriage and is willing to renounce his title to the throne to prove it. That is until he meets independent Adara Burnadette and decides he must have her. Unfortunately, Adara is opposed to marriages of convenience. So what does a young prince do when his chosen bride refuses his proposal? He kidnaps her of course. Views: 774
Using the combined Philosophy of Zen, Shinto and Confucianism, this book can be applied not just to Martial Arts but all areas of life. The book demonstrates you have to be committed completely to all the areas of life that you participate in.Nowadays life is not so simple that we can pursue just one way at a time. We are taught at school so many different ways that we cannot live in just one singular vision and give all our body and mind to just one aim. Today we have to work and pursue social lives out of work time and still try to fulfil aims and be satisfied within. We all can’t get to the top, but be assured the top can’t survive without other levels. They are no better and no worse. We don’t all have natural abilities and many have to work harder and in different ways to achieve their aims and obtain as high a level as is possible and therefore be satisfied they have achieved what they can. Views: 774
This is a collection of poems and short stories by students from Columbia Heights High School, in Columbia Heights, MN.Columbia Heights sits right on the border of Minneapolis, MN, and our high school is incredibly diverse. The unique student group who wrote this compilation will offer you insight into their talent, voice, and perspective, with stories and poems about love and loss, adventure and hope. Read on! Views: 774
In this final transcript from the "Helianthus," First Lieutenant Hyland Rivera confronts his own desire to take the vessel on a collision course with the sun, because as he says, “God told him to.” Once Captain Zephaniah Cass gets wind of Hy's plans, the battle for the fate of the "Helianthus" begins. Torn between love and fears, the men grapple for the meaning in their lives.In this final transcript from the "Helianthus," First Lieutenant Hyland Rivera confronts his own desire to take the vessel on a collision course with the sun, because as he says, “God told him to.” Torn between his love for Captain Zephaniah Cass, “the only other man in the universe” and his own fears, he grapples for any meaning in life and death. Once Zeph gets wind of Hy’s plans, the battle for the fate of the "Helianthus" begins. This stand-alone short story from the Helium Quest series follows the events in "A Land Overflowing." Views: 773
It’s summertime in New York City, and aspiring filmmaker Wes Auckerman has just arrived to start his summer term at NYU. While shooting a séance at a psychic’s in the East Village, he meets a mysterious, intoxicatingly beautiful girl named Annie.
As they start spending time together, Wes finds himself falling for her, drawn to her rose-petal lips and her entrancing glow. There’s just something about her that he can’t put his finger on, something faraway and otherworldly that compels him to fall even deeper. Annie’s from the city, and yet she seems just as out of place as Wes feels. Lost in the chaos of the busy city streets, she’s been searching for something—a missing ring. And now Annie is running out of time and needs Wes’s help. As they search together, Annie and Wes uncover secrets lurking around every corner, secrets that will reveal the truth of Annie’s dark past. Views: 773
The United States is gone. Society has collapsed. But family still remains.Four siblings come together to celebrate a wedding. But it's not that simple; with family it never really is. There's hate. There's revenge. There's ambition. There's a thirst for conquest.Separated by distance and their ideals what will happen when they reunite?Originally released as a weekly/bi-weekly series on the blog publishing platform Medium, it was later compiled into a single short story.---The United States is gone. Society has collapsed. But family is ever the constant. You can always count on family to protect you and be there for you, even when the world as you know has passed on.Or can you?Four siblings, each a power in their own right will soon come together to celebrate a wedding. But it's not that simple; with family it never really is. There's hate. There's revenge. There's ambition. There's a thirst for conquest.Separated by distance and their ideals what will happen when they reunite? Views: 773
