Cadence Phoenix. A girl with a rose tattoo, a body full of scars and an old guitar she plays like an angel. Two years ago she woke up in the trunk of a car with no memory, no clothes and no identification. She’s on the run, but she doesn’t know why. All she knows is everyone she gets close to, everyone that tries to help her, ends up dead. Someone doesn’t want her to remember and will kill to keep their secret.But who is it, and why? CJ doesn’t know. But she’s going to find out. Wayward: A Hero Will Rise **
Cadence Phoenix. A girl with a rose tattoo, a body full of scars and an old guitar she plays like an angel. Two years ago she woke up in the trunk of a car with no memory, no clothes and no identification. She’s on the run, but she doesn’t know why. All she knows is everyone she gets close to, everyone that tries to help her, ends up dead. Someone doesn’t want her to remember and will kill to keep their secret. But who is it, and why? CJ doesn’t know. But she’s going to find out.
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Ten YA authors have come together to explore the impact the appearance of a comet can have on a life, a relationship… or an entire world.From the beginning of time, the mysteries of the night sky have captivated humanity. Our ancestors foretold the future through the phases of the moon, worshiped the countless stars, and feared the comets that streaked across the sky before disappearing back into darkness. Now, ten YA authors have come together to explore the impact the appearance of a comet can have on a life, a relationship… or an entire world.Anthology Includes:'Shadow' by Sarah Dalton. When Mary visits her Aunt Izzy's remote seaside bungalow, past and present collide. She soon realises a dark shadow hangs over her childhood memories, leaving her a task she would rather not complete... A haunting ghost story that explores the delicate relationships between women. Part of the 'Mary Hades' series. ‘The Sleeping Goddess’ by Zoe Cannon. On the eve of a once-in-a-thousand-years celestial event, the last surviving priestess must decide whether to obey her goddess and destroy an entire race… or follow her heart and let her own people die.‘Before the Pageant’ by Susan Fodor. In a dystopian city where appearances are everything, Ambrose Addams spends all her time striving to be number one. With classical beauty, the hottest boyfriend in Tealé, and the most sought after position in the city, Ambrose should be happy; things rarely go the way they should. One fortuitous exchange will not only change her priorities, but the whole course of her life. ‘Comet Cotillion (A Celestial Mini-Wave)’ by Sutton Shields. Marina Valentine spends her days in The Helena Hambourg House for Maladies, where each hour presents a new fight for survival. Life in an institution isn’t exactly ideal, but for Marina, nothing could be more dangerous than being caught in the middle of a vicious scheme cooked up by the evil Head Hoodooess, Madame Helena. Now, Marina and her quirky friends must find a way to escape before everything that makes them special is taken away forever. ‘Comet Cotillion’ is a short, fun-filled prequel to the events occurring in The Merworld Water Wars series by Sutton Shields. ‘The Shadow Keepers’ by Anya Allyn. At the terrifying moment that seven-year-old Molly discovers her mother dead, she sees a stranger standing in the room: a teenage girl. The girl holds a shocking secret. A new story from The Dark Carousel series.‘Tragic Magic’ by Jamie Campbell. A stalking ex-boyfriend is one thing. When he is a demon, it’s a whole new ballgame. Lacey would like to think she is an average teenager, except the witch is anything but. In order to get rid of her crazed ex, she must draw on all her powers to vanquish him forever.‘The Greenhouse Gas’ by Ariele Sieling. Galya wakes up to the flash of a falling comet, and discovers that her escape pod is floating in a graveyard of spaceships. Confused and scared, she and her brother set out to search the destroyed ships for signs of their father... or any life at all. This story retells Hansel and Gretel is set in outer space.‘Project #45’ by Marijon Braden. The Brightness wasn’t the end of the world, but it might as well have been. Now, Amy and her family are trying to rebuild their lives, trying to return to some kind of normalcy, all the time wondering…why did it happen? How? And when will it happen again? And a million years (Miles? Worlds?) away, the answer is so simple…‘Moon Warrior’ by H.S. Stone. Separated from her tribe after a sand dragon attack, Luna finds herself alone with no food or shelter. She must cross a desert wasteland to find her people again, but when she loses their trail, she discovers that her warrior instincts may not be enough to save her.‘Love Me or Love Me Not’ by Katie Hayoz. Six months ago, Star’s parents left her with a disturbing secret, one she's guarded despite everything. But as the comet she’s been observing grows brighter and brighter in the sky, the consequences of keeping that secret come to light. A tragic story exploring sanity, love, and the quest for fulfillment. Views: 421
Olney Springs is a book about trials — the court drama to convict the serial gang rapist mastermind, the innocent desire to help the souls of lost children move on, and Jacob Marlowe's desperate struggle to survive the despair implanted by the Sea of Amber. Through each trial, we see our beloved Denver Cereal characters band together to support each other. As always, the love they feel for each other resolves every trial.Olney Springs is an action packed ride where fantasy, paranormal, and everyday life connect to make the world called Denver Cereal. Started in 2008, Denver Cereal is one of the longest serial fictions ever written and published. Views: 421
Here is a short myth set in an ancient Japan that never was (but could have been), with monks that never were (but might have been), and journeys toward enlightenment (which may yet be). Here you will find monks and shrines; love and enlightenment; and no few stones, streams, and sutras. Perhaps, somewhere in the midst of all this, you will also find tranquility.A Stone From the Stream is a short myth set in an ancient Japan that never was (but could have been), monks that never were (but might have been), and journeys toward enlightenment (which may yet be). Here you will find monks and shrines; love and enlightenment; and no few stones, streams, and sutras. Perhaps, somewhere in the midst of all this, you will also find tranquility.At once delightful and profound, heartfelt and thought-provoking, A Stone From the Stream will linger with readers long after the final lines are read. Views: 420
The tall, lanky Missourian leaning against the corner of a ramshackle saloon on Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri—the St. Louis of the early forties—turned his whiskey-marked face toward his companion, a short and slender Mexican trader, sullenly listening to the latter\'s torrent of words, which was accompanied by many and excitable gesticulations. The Missourian shook his head in reply to the accusations of his companion. "But he was on thee boat weeth us!" exclaimed the other. "An\' you lose heem—lak theese!" the sharp snap of his fingers denoted magic. "Thar ain\'t no use o\' gittin\' riled," replied Schoolcraft. "How in tarnation kin a man keep th\' trail o\' a slippery critter like him in these yere crowds? I\'ll git sight o\' him, right yere." "That ees w\'at you say," rejoined the Mexican, shrugging his shoulders. "But w\'at weel I say to le Gobernador? Theese hombre Tomaz Boyd—he know vera many t\'eengs—too vera many t\'eengs—an\' he ensult le Gobernador. Madre de Dios—sooch ensult!" He shivered at the thought. "W\'en I get thee message, I tr-remble! It say \'Br-ring heem to me—or breeng me his ears!\' I am tol\' to go to Señor Schoolcr-raft at Eendependence—he ees thee man. I go; an\' then you lose heem! Bah! You do not know theese Manuel Armijo, le Gobernador de Santa Fe, my fren\'—I tr-remble!" "You need a good swig, that\'s what you need," growled Schoolcraft. "An\' if ye warn\'t a chuckle-head," he said with a flash of anger, "we wouldn\'t \'a\' come yere at all; I told ye he\'s got th\' prairie fever an\' shore would come back to Independence, whar I got friends; but no—we had ter foller him!" He spat emphatically. "Thar warn\'t no sense to it, nohow!" The other waved his arms. "But w\'y we stan\' here, lak theese? W\'y you do no\'teeng?" "Now you look a-here, Pedro," growled the Missourian, his sullen gaze passing up and down the slender Mexican. "Ye don\'t want ter use no spurs on this critter. I ain\'t no greaser! If ye\'ll hold them arms still fer a minute I\'ll tell ye somethin\'. Views: 420
A hidden power born of ancient bloodlines. One Journey One Fate One Destiny...After his home is invaded by mercenaries, Asher is forced to run for his life with the Artifact of Creation. Alone, desperate, and afraid Asher must learn to harness the power of the Awakening, an ancient magic born from the bloodlines of mankind's predecessor race.Will Asher be able to unleash the Awakening and saveA hidden power born of ancient bloodlines. One Journey One Fate One Destiny...After his home is invaded by mercenaries, Asher is forced to run for his life with the Artifact of Creation. Alone, desperate, and afraid Asher must learn to harness the power of the Awakening, an ancient magic born from the bloodlines of mankind's predecessor race.Will Asher be able to unleash the Awakening and save his family? What are the mysterious Artifacts of Creation and why do mercenaries seek to obtain these fabled relics?Download now, and find out in this gripping science fiction fantasy anthology. Views: 420
The prequel comic book to Wolf of the Tesseract—see the events leading up to the sorcerer Nitthogr's invasion of the multiverse, the rise of Sh'logath, and the intertwined history of both vyrm and man. Learn more of the backstory of the evil sorcerer Nitthogr and his brother Basilisk. The comic provides an overview of the multi-verse, the wars spanning the ages, and leads directly into the events of Wolf of the Tesseract while also foreshadowing the events of second book in the Wolves of the Tesseract series, Through the Darque Gates of Koth by revealing the origins of the Line of Vangandra and the secretive Vertias sect within the Guardian Corps. Views: 420
