Something lost has woken up, and now it wants to play.Steven's daddy was a gambler, or at least that's what Steven thought until he discovered his true heritage. After fighting first to survive, then to conquer on every continent and several worlds, Steven has gathered his Escort, acquired a dragon hoard, and built an empire. But there are greater forces at work in the universe than dragons and demons, and it's Steven's bad luck that one of those elder things has come looking for him.Backed by the indomitable Tessa, fiery Aria, the insatiable Quinnestri, and the rest of his wives, Steven has one more hand to play before it's all over. The stakes are high. Reggie, his daughter, is starting to show her true power. Dragonkin have scattered across the galaxy and, on Earth, they are about to usher in a new age of prosperity, peace, and free love. It all rests on a card game in a place that doesn't exist, and if Steven isn't careful, he could take out all of reality with him.But like Joe Whipp always said, it's only worth playing if you've got skin in the game.From the Aaron Crash, bestselling author of the LitRPG epic fantasy, War God's Mantle, comes the FINAL installment in the American Dragons Saga! Disclaimer: Wyoming Dynasty is a shoot-em-up, action adventure, urban fantasy novel which is not intended for listeners under the age of 18 years of age. This novel contains swearing, violence, and a harem of beautiful shapeshifting women that the hero regularly sleeps with—and he does so gladly. Views: 445
He's the reason to be careful what you wish for. After her jealous boyfriend makes an angry, careless wish, Maya DeLuca finds herself trapped in a traveling demonic circus and at the mercy of a devious jinni, Bell Madoc. She joins the other lost souls of Arcanium who suffer in perpetual purgatory under the weight of their wishes, all making the best of a cursed situation. But Maya's not even cursed because of her own wish, which means she still has three for Bell to grant. He may be fond of her—the passion they share is as hellfire hot as it is wrong—but that doesn't mean she's safe from his endlessly inventive, wicked imagination. He might twist her wishes at his whim for his own pleasure. Or he might just give her what she wants...which could be even worse. Views: 445
Join Felicity, a young sparrow, in this first book of the series as she goes on an unexpected adventure; like the ones she's read about in her sparrow-sized books, but never imagined she would ever experience for herself!"...a charming adventure story with a resourceful heroine." -Kirkus ReviewTales of adventure and danger have thrilled Felicity since Augustus taught her to read as a little nestling. She adores the tales of heroes and heroines who forge ahead in spite of all odds, and who always seem to succeed no matter what. More than anything, Felicity wants to be brave and selfless like them.But adventures are in short supply, especially for someone who's just an ordinary sparrow.Until the day an unexpected visitor shows up at her tree with an unusual request."...a charming adventure story with a resourceful heroine." -Kirkus Review Views: 445
Borne of Personal Strife is a trio of flash fiction stories that focus on conflict, both within and without, through the eyes of two characters on opposite sides of the world, both in times of great struggle.Downed in a Storm and The Paper Package focus on the misadventures of World War II Royal Army corporal Llewellyn Baines. In Downed in a Storm, After being shot down over Japanese-Occupied Thailand, Baines finds himself wandering through the dense jungle in the middle of a heavy rainstorm. After being found by an army truck driver and driven back to camp, he finds himself reassigned to an infantry unit in The Paper Package. In The Paper Package, it is Christmas Eve, some months after being shot down and reassigned, and Baines has been sent a package. His sleep is troubled as he has an internal fight between his greedy and prideful devil and his patient and insistent angel, both sides arguing over whether or not to open the package he had received from home.Their True Colors is a flash fiction focusing on a confrontation between two mobsters, whose names are not given, but wearing colors and groomed differently to show something of a duality and polarity between them. Western-style, the two draw their pistols and shoot each other, and die by each other's hands, with a vague indication that one goes to heaven, and the other to hell. Views: 445
Gil "The Arm" Hamilton was one of the top operatives of ARM, the elite UN plice force. His intuition was unfailingly accurate, his detective skills second to none, and his psychic powers -- esper sense and telekinesis -- were awesome. Now you can read all the classic stories of the legendary ARM operative, collected in one volume for the first time -- plus, an all-new, never-before-published Gil Hamilton adventure!
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Amaris Scott has never been in as much danger as she's in now. As a witness to murder, she is on Jinx Thomlinson's hit list. With six long months until the trial that will put him away for life, Amaris can only hope to live that long. She's doubtful that the FBI can truly keep herself. That is until Noah Constance is brought in to the do the job that no one else seems to be able to-keep her safe.Amaris Scott witnesses a murder and now her life is in danger. Jinx Thomlinson is notoriously ruthless, and even behind bars waiting for the trial he still has an extensive reach. Amaris' testimony is critical to keeping him locked up for life, and Jinx isn't willing to go easily. He wouldn't hesitate to have her murdered just like all the others before her.She's put in witness protection by the FBI, but when the murderer makes a call to her temporary place emotions run high. She's quickly removed as her handler struggles to find a more suitable location to hide her. With six more months until the trial, they have to find a way to keep her safe or they can forget about locking Jinx up any longer. He never makes the same mistake twice, and leaving Amaris alive was definitely a mistake. She is right to believe he plans to kill her before she can take the witness stand, but there is something neither of them prepared to face. Noah Constance. Agent Noah Constance, he is the fixer who the FBI calls in on special assignments when the risks are great...and Amaris' teenage crush. Under the circumstances it doesn't seem safe for them to pick up where they left off, but can they really resist what drew them together to begin with? Views: 445
Wayward Spirits is a short story prequel to the Dawning of Power trilogy, which begins with Call of the Herald. A pair of young men lose their way, unaware their actions will forever change Godsland.What would you do if you could create the perfect man? Kelley has done just that... only he lives inside a set of expensive and powerful computers. During her years of working as a high level software engineer, she developed the ideal Artificial Intelligence interface. What was once just a project that went by the name C.A.L.E.B, has soon spun out of her control. "Caleb", has in fact turned into a virtual human being, and is intent on finding a way to be able to walk amongst the living. Threatened by the loss of her project funding, Kelley finds an unlikely ally in a dashing man from Costa Rica who heads a state of the art genetics lab.What follows is a whirl wind of action and suspense. Kelley finds out that Caleb has a few tricks up his sleeve, and holds abilities that no one could have ever imagined! Views: 444
Seventeen-year-old Joss is a rebel, and a student of time travel at the prestigious Centre for Neo-Historical Studies. This year, for the first time, the Centre has an alien student? Mavkel, from the planet Choria. And Mavkel has chosen Joss, of all people, as his roommate and study partner. Then Mavkel gets sick. Joss quickly realizes that his will to live is draining away. The only way she can help Mavkel is by breaking the Centre's strictest rules . . . and that means going back in time to change history. Views: 444
After family tragedy forces southern teenager "Plain" Jane Thomas to live in the company of strangers, she finds that her new life is anything but ordinary. No sooner than she begins to uncover the truth behind her godfather's bizarre curse, she becomes afflicted herself. Amidst her struggle for answers, Jane discovers friendships and supernatural gifts that promise to help her along her journey.What if you had to choose between a life of fame and luxury or finding your truest love while restoring a house overflowing with magic and enchantment in the Blue Ridge Mountains?Reagan Hart is the DeLuca Girl, hers is the world famous face of a generation. Her husband has directed five of the highest grossing movies of all time, and her ex is a hunky detective who can’t get her out of his heart. She has all that glitters, but it isn't at all what she bargained for. Beguiled by the story of a mystical old house in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she walks out on her past and into her future.In the village of Seven Devils, North Carolina she is drawn to and enchanted by “The Mary’s House” and comes face to face and heart to heart with breathtakingly handsome and reclusive Fletcher Green. Fletcher steals Reagan’s heart in an instant but there are secrets to be told and he hasn't uttered a single word in twenty years. His brother Teddy knows everything he’s thinking and the brothers will rebuild The Mary’s House for Reagan and along with a town full of eccentric’s she just might find her place among the charms and enchantments and lucky bits of magic as she lets fate, destiny, passion and desire work their magic as she settles in on Temptation Road and takes her place as the new and last Mary. This novella is part one of a series."A truly original and magical tale filled with romance, suspense and enchantment..."This novella is part one of an all new series by Amazon Best Selling Romance Author, Kimball Lee.Also... Check out Kimball's best selling romance series LEGAL ACTION... Views: 444
What if the Myth were real and everything else mattered not? What if your very soul hung in the balance? Enter a land where the Myth is real, but many have forgotten or scorn the Truth and those who fight to uphold it. The adventure is about to begin, for even those who fight for justice are about to rediscover why.This story is not just another tale of an orphan who finds a magic sword, discovers a forgotten lineage, finds a few friends, and conquers an overwhelming evil. This is a story that crosses a continent, transcends time, plunges deep into the very soul of man, and explores all the vastness and intricacies of life. It is a story of good and evil, love and war, truth and absurdity, courage and faith, hope and despair, humor and adventure, and everything that moves the human soul. Whether viewed as Truth or Myth, it is a tale to make one think and a story full of adventure, intrigue, love, sorrow, hope, and humor: much like this dance we call life. It is a fairy story in that it involves unicorns, dragons, and other uncommon beasts and certain aspects of magic, but it is also a human story that explores the questions, doubts, fears, and triumphs common to the hearts of men. The Brethren are an ancient brotherhood entrusted with preserving and disseminating knowledge, truth, and justice since time began; they have survived indifference, hostility, disaster, war, plague, and obscurity but ever they persevere in their age-old duties. Of late, they have fallen into obscurity due to over-caution and the forgetfulness of the people they serve. A strange encounter rouses them from their secrecy and sends one of their most talented agents into the heart of a sworn enemy only to unveil an even older and more dangerous foe. There are five 'books' in the Serpent and the Unicorn Series which is available as a trilogy. This volume contains Books I and II. Views: 444
Jennifer Thompson and her family become aware of a spectacular comet that has been streaking through space for millions of years and is now on a collision course with Earth. Jenny comes to realize that she is the only person with a chance to save her planet. With help from unlikely sources, Jenny utilizes her courage, ingenuity, and force of will–and finds herself, "Chasing the Killer Comet."The heavens are calling...wanted, one hero. Many disastrous situations are escalating within the galaxy that will jeopardize the survival of worthy races of intelligent beings, beginning with planet Earth. A suitable candidate is crucial in order to re-shape the future. Generations before her birth, the choice is made and a complicated interweaving of people and circumstances is put into motion. Now we must wait for the passage of time to blend all of the inherent behavior that will produce our hero. But, as time marches on, dangerous conditions continue to build. Such as, a massive comet, tumbling through space since before civilization on Earth began. Standing in the comet’s way is a beautiful planet, teeming with life and poised for great things. Years before our champion is born, the first of her direct support team becomes aware of threats to ours and other commendable races within the galaxy. As the years pass, she continues to have visions and is steadily drawn closer and closer to the starting point of what will become a legendary epic of human accomplishment. The adviser is infused with an overwhelming sense of duty, although she cannot yet grasp what the responsibility involves. The plan evolves and our hero is born. Years of growth will be needed before her services are required, and the comet is still unknown to the human race. Thirteen years later, Dr. Roy Thompson, an astronomer in British Columbia, is the first of his race to discover the comet. Weeks of study will be needed to plot its course. In the meantime, his home is in total disarray; he and his family need a new housekeeper. Applying for the job is Madame Caidoz…a professional psychic who claims to have been drawn to the area and compelled to apply for this job. Mr. Thompson is desperate. He and his two children, Martin and Jenny, can’t keep up with the workload themselves. Thirteen-year-old, Jenny, is instantly attracted to the strange new housekeeper and they quickly become friends. Her full name is Rellet Caidoz, but Jenny soon comes to know her as just, Relli. Relli feels relieved to finally be in the situation that has been nagging her for most of her life. Relli reveals that she believes Jenny is destined for great things. “But not greatness in the way we understand it, far beyond that, beyond our little place in the cosmos,” Relli told Jenny. “The enormity of your endeavors will not be on a local scale, or even a global level, but will span the galaxy. I see the name Jenny of Earth, emblazoned across the cosmos, and held in the highest esteem.” “Don’t ask me how or why Jenny, but you have been chosen to achieve great deeds, heroic acts of immense significance. I was sent here to help guide you on this path.” Despite Jenny’s reluctance to accept Relli’s visions, circumstances keep leading Jenny in that direction, particularly when her father divulges the disastrous path of the comet. Earth is not prepared for the threat, and Mr. Thompson knows it. Relli sees a faint hope to be saved from the comet. The faint hope comes along the same path as the fast approaching comet, and whatever this faint hope is; Jenny needs to partner with it. It is Earth’s only chance, and Jenny accepts the responsibility. Come and join Jenny on her first of many adventures as she finds herself, “Chasing the Killer Comet.” Views: 444
Empty clouds and drought weigh on Paul’s soul as an inner voice torments him. It will stop at nothing to force an act of violence from the powerful teenager.Paul Fields has had a rough few years: elfin mother assaulted, well-known father arrested, and unfairly turned away from his rugby club. Now, the weight of the clouds is upon him. And as Paul sits unwillingly through his younger brother’s school play, intrusive thoughts of violence assail him, demanding he act. His brother in his arms, will Paul break him to ease the suffering of all? Views: 444
