Synopsis:APEXOLOGY:Horror1. The study of literature-based artifacts left by the authors and editors of Apex Publications, particularly dark or horrific stories.2. An anthology of horror containing disturbing, dark imagery and twisted fiction.Contained within are twenty-one stories to showcase the unique talents that Apex has published and employed in the past five years. Apexology: Horror contains work from two Campbell Award winners, a Hollywood screenwriter, a NYT Bestselling Author, Nebula and Hugo nominees, Stoker Award winners, and Mari Adkins!Get a taste of some of the best Apex has to offer. Study Apexology: Horror.Table of Contents:Introduction: Five Years and Counting by Jason Sizemore“It Tasted Like the Sea” by Paul Jessup“Summon, Bind, Banish” by Nick Mamatas“To Every Thing There is a Season” by Dru Pagliassotti“Life’s a Beach” by Alethea Kontis and Ariell Branson“Kusatenda Uroyi” by Gill Ainsworth“Lottery” by Gene O’Neill“Cerbo en Vitra ujo” by Mary Robinette Kowal“The Spider in the Hairdo” by Michael A. Burstein“The Dark Side” by Guy Hasson“With the Beating of their Wings” by Martel Sardina“Enough to Make a Devil” by R. Thomas Riley“Flash of Light” by Jason Sizemore“Transylvania Mission” by Lavie Tidhar“Inside Looking Out (or: Falling Through the Worlds)” by Mari Adkins“Powered” by Deb Taber“Disturbing Things” by B.J. Burrow“Eulogy for Muffin” by Jennifer Brozek“Hands of Heritage” by Elizabeth Engstrom“The Junkyard God” by M. Zak Anwar and O.M.R. Anwar“Bessie Green’s Thumb” by Fran Friel“Big Sister/Little Sister” by Jennifer PellandReviews:“You get a hell of a lot of bang for your buck here (actually; very few bucks – twenty-one big bangs). The past, the present, the future, Nazis, Werewolves, Vampires, body snatchers, deformed creatures, twisted realities, obsession, lust, sex... the scope of this collection is incredibly broad and, to its credit, it succeeds on virtually every level. There’s huge variety between the stories enclosed here, enough to satisfy even the most ardent horror fan.”–David Moody, author of Autumn and Hater* “This collection will pull you into the startling worlds of the bizarre and allow you to experience the dark tales created by the twisted imaginations of some of today’s best up-and-coming writers of horror. These tales of suspense and terror pop off the page and into your mind’s eye—very reminiscent of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery. Apexology: Horror is a perfect mix of twenty-one stories spanning the genre—from Lovecraftian horror to dark sci-fi. With such a variety, anyone with a taste for the macabre will definitely find something to feed their dark appetite and at the same time being served up something new to tease their palate.”–Keith Ferrario, author of Deadly Friend Views: 51
New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro presents a comprehensive case against Barack Obama's abuses of power during his time in office. From the DOJ to the NSA, from the EPA to the Department of Health and Human Services, Barack Obama's administration has become a labyrinth of corruption and overreach touching every aspect of Americans' lives. The People vs. Barack Obama strips away the soft media picture of the Obama administration to reveal a regime motivated by pure, unbridled power and details how each scandal has led to dozens of instances of as-yet-unprosecuted counts of espionage, involuntary manslaughter, violation of internal revenue laws, bribery, and obstruction of justice. The story of the Obama administration is a story of abuse, corruption, and venality on the broadest scale ever to spring from the office of the presidency. President Obama may be the culmination of a century of government growth—but more important, he is... Views: 50
The internationally acclaimed last work by the legendary Latin American writerMaster storyteller Eduardo Galeano was unique among his contemporaries (Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Mario Vargas Llosa among them) for his commitment to retelling our many histories, including the stories of those who were disenfranchised. A philosopher poet, his nonfiction is infused with such passion and imagination that it matches the intensity and the appeal of Latin America's very best fiction.Comprised of all new material, published here for the first time in a wonderful English translation by longtime collaborator Mark Fried, Hunter of Stories is a deeply considered collection of Galeano's final musings and stories on history, memory, humor, and tragedy. Written in his signature style—vignettes that fluidly combine dialogue, fables, and anecdotes—every page displays the original thinking and compassion that has earned Galeano decades and continents of... Views: 50
Inspired by her viral New York Times "Modern Love" essay "The Wedding Toast I'll Never Give", Ada Calhoun's memoir is a witty, poignant exploration of the beautiful complexity of marriage.We hear plenty about whether or not to get married, but much less about what it takes to stay married. Clichés around marriage—eternal bliss, domestic harmony, soul mates—leave out the real stuff. After marriage you may still want to sleep with other people. Sometimes your partner will bore the hell out of you. And when stuck paying for your spouse's mistakes, you might miss being single.In Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give, Ada Calhoun presents an unflinching but also loving portrait of her own marriage, opening a long-overdue conversation about the institution as it truly is: not the happy ending of a love story or a relic doomed by high divorce rates, but the beginning of a challenging new chapter of which "the first twenty years are the... Views: 50
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Newly elected Prime Minister Francis Urquhart takes on the new King, in the controversial No 1 bestselling second volume in the Francis Urquhart trilogy a?? now reissued in a new cover. After scheming his way to power in a??House of Cardsa??, Francis Urquhart made a triumphant return in a??To Play the Kinga?? a?? a Sunday Times No 1 bestseller that became a hugely successful BBC TV series, with Ian Richardson resuming his award-winning role as Francis Urquhart. Its highly controversial and uncannily topical storyline a?? in which the role of the monarchy in modern Britain comes under scrutiny as Prime Minister Francis Urquhart threatens to expose Royal secrets when his plans are blocked by the idealistic new King a?? coincided with a huge increase in public interest in the future of the Royal Family following a series of Royal scandals. Views: 50
Meet the brave men and women of Station 69, serving the citizens of St. Louis while igniting hearts along the way. Eighteen authors have joined forces to bring you their sizzling stories—some sweet, some five alarm hot—but all for a great cause. Follow the antics and adventures of these sexy firefighters in what promises to be one of the hottest summers yet! This delectable book begs the question: Can anyone resist a hero in uniform? Multiple authors have come together to give you one firehouse where all proceeds from this collaboration go to the Burned Children Recovery Foundation. The Burned Children Recovery Foundation is a national recovery agency that has provided Emotional Support and Financial Aid to Burned Children and their Families since 1989. For more information about this foundation: http://www.burnedchildrenrecovery.org Contributing Authors: Emme Burton M.C. Cerny Sarah M. Cradit Michelle Dare Jami Denise L.B. Dunbar Lisa Edward Lia Fairchild Mary Catherine Gebhard Z.B. Heller Glenna Maynard Kristen Hope Mazzola Morgan Jane Mitchell Emerson Shaw Kacey Shea M. Stratton Madison Street Felicia Tatum** Views: 50
A humorous romp through the African wilds . . . Tired of mortgage and car payments, thirty-something Andrew and Gwynn, and their Siamese cat Woodie, did the proverbial vanishing act, ending up on a desert island in one of the most idyllic spots on Earth: the Okavango Delta in Botswana, southern Africa. Woefully inexperienced, these two hapless escapees took control of a luxury lodge, where the rich and pampered went to spot big game while sipping G&Ts. Trouble soon followed. Amongst others, their guests included a famous Hollywood director, a group of French aristocrats, a Mafia lawyer, and a world-class cricketer. Their stays were punctuated by visits from bad-tempered elephants, malicious baboons, and a hyena with a plastic fetish. Only names have been changed to protect Andrew and Gwynn from inevitable lawsuits. Views: 50
"Don't ever run from a mountain lion." Mother also warned me about people. But she didn't know Jane and Jussy, the children who left us hay when we were so hungry. I may be a little moose, but I'm no dummy. That hay was sooo good.... After our dangerous journey over the mountains, everything here seemed wonderful. I made friends with Raney and Sweet Pea, draft horses on the farm, and Chippy the beaver. I even found my old pal, Snow the wolf. Everything was perfect. Until we met Burly! A grizzly with insomnia, Burly was about the nastiest, scariest character I ever met. All I wanted to do was stay away from him. But when he went after my friends...well, what's a moose to do? Views: 50
