What could tomorrow be like if we all sacrificed for something we believe in?She’s a cutting-edge travel blogger—he’s a fishing guide with strong ties to their small hometown.She thought they were arch enemies—he always thought they’d end up together.Autumn grew up in her parents’ fishing resort in backwoods Oregon, listening to wild travel stories from around the world. Now she’s broken free and living her dream as a travel blogger, that is until her mom talks her into coming home and writing a blog about the Rugged Resort. Autumn’s very surprised to find Cory still there. He was the thorn in her side growing up, and now he’s buddy-buddy with her parents. She plans to write her blog and hit the road, but Cory has other ideas.

Zak is a shapeshifter sent back in time on a mission to save the world. Chloe, a prison counsellor, is taken hostage by Zak when he escapes from jail and entraps her in her apartment. Terrified yet attracted to this strange and beautiful being, Chloe tries her utmost to escape. Thrown into turmoil - is she going crazy or can she believe in him?Kassia is a 16-year-old girl just trying to have a normal life. This is somewhat difficult because she has the ability to inflict pain on others with her mind, which is why she was sent to a special institute for kids with various gifts. It is here Kassia met her best friend Mira. Their lives will change forever after Mira is attacked and Kassia finds out her talent is much more powerful when she saves her. Little did she know that this act would attract the attention of demons. Suddenly she is on the run from them with her boyfriend, Mira, and a few of their close friends. Realizing she can’t outrun the demons, she seeks the guidance of a shaman. The shaman tells her the heart breaking news that the only way to protect her friends and the institute is through her own death. Join Kassia on her journey of friendship, love, and the conflicts she must face to protect those around her.

4 young boys from the small town of springbrook gardens have found out aliens are planning a global invasion starting in their town and the military plans on stopping it at any cost, even if it means sacrificing the small town in the process. now the 4 boys have one day to warn everyone and no one will believe them. by the time it is over they will have discovered the shocking origins of mankind.caution: to anyone who is about to read this novel, you must be warned. this novel will change you're life. you will never see the world the same way again. everything you know and believe will be called into question, including your religion.where did mankind come from? what are our true origins?everything you have been told throughout your life about the creation of man is a lie. creationism or evolution: there both wrong. you must now decide: walk away and continue to live "the lie" or read on and see the truth of the origins of mankind, even if it means calling into question the very core of where you came from and who you "truly" are. what would you do if you knew something horrifying was going to happen that’ll lead to devastating consequences for billions of people and no one will believe a word you say when you try and warn them? 4 young, awkward shy boys from the small town of springbrook gardens will face that impossible question. it is the weekend of the biggest event of the year, the annual variety talent show and the kids are hoping to win first prize to gain the respect they desperately crave. for the last year they have been known around town as the cry wolves’ gang because of the constant practical jokes they have played. It’s to a point where no one would believe them even if they said the sky were blue. the weather is perfect. music group sensation “fly by night” is booked for the weekend, a fireworks show is set to go, and a military platoon lead by the “the general” has arrived for a meet and greet, everyone is happy. from a distance everything looks perfect, nothing could possible go wrong. …until the kids stumble across the true reasons of the military presences in their small town. a friendly meet and greet is the farthest thing from the general’s mind. on the friday night the kids are in the woods and to their amazement they witness a ufo landing. they discover to their horror aliens are planning an attack on their town and will move out like a virus to destroy the world. as if it couldn’t get any worse, the military secretly plans on do anything it takes to stop them to save the planet, even if it means sacrificing the entire town by crashing the massive mother ship down on top of it. the kids are in a panic, they need to warn everyone, but who would believe the cry wolves’ gang? a group infamous for their lies. now the four boys have only 24 hours to find a way to stop the battle between alien and the military to save their town, even if it means sacrificing themselves to do it. aliens vs. the military: whoever wins, the town loses. will they save their town in time? will the aliens succeed in attacking and what will the boys discover along the way about the origins of mankind that will astonish themselves and soon shock the world?

With all the narrative power and emotional immediacy that have made her novels acclaimed international bestsellers, Anita Shreve unfolds a richly engaging tale of marriage, money, and troubled times-the story of a pair of young newlyweds who, setting out to build a life together in a derelict beach house on the Atlantic coast, soon discover how threatening the world outside their front door can be.

A broken down truck blocking a bridge over the river in rural Holland leads to an unexpected encounter between a Dutch woman and an English holiday maker. Could this middle-aged, bearded man really be the young soldier she had fallen in love with when he dropped from the skies to capture the very same bridge 30 years ago?A broken down truck blocking a bridge over the river in rural Holland leads to an unexpected encounter between a Dutch woman and an English holiday maker. Could this middle-aged, bearded man really be the young soldier she had fallen in love with when he dropped from the skies to capture the very same bridge 30 years ago? A heartbreaking love story set amongst some of the most brutal and devastating scenes of the Second World War written by a man who witnessed it all and lived to tell the tale.

Mythik Imagination #1 is a collection of three sci-fi short stories in the spirit of the old pulp magazines of the 30s and 40s, but with a modern twist.- A new inmate in an ancient prison discovers an incredible secret in "Yesterday's Eye's."- See what it is like to face "The Figment of Doom."- A zombie, a ghost and a phantom are not what they seem in "Ghosts of the Future."Mythik Imagination #1 is a collection of three sci-fi short stories from the mythik imagination of Jon Mac. "Mythik" tales are sci-fi and fantasy stories in the spirit of the old pulp magazines of the 30s and 40s, but with a modern twist. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some astounding tales beyond belief:"Yesterday's Eyes"A new inmate discovers an incredible secret in an ancient prison. But something about this prisoner is different. Find out what happens to those who see with Yesterday's Eyes."The Figment of Doom"What would you do if you woke up in an unknown city and encountered a mysterious stranger who claimed to hold the key to your existence? See what it is like to face The Figment of Doom."Ghosts of the Future"A zombie, a ghost, and a phantom are on board the midnight flight of a B-17 bomber as it streaks over World War II France. But things are seldom what they seem when you are dealing with the Ghosts of the Future.Approximately 15,000 words (about 50-60 pages)About the author:Jon Mac writes SF/Fantasy with a pulp spirit, something he calls "Mythik" fiction. He's had jobs picking raspberries, babysitting Coyote pups, working in a recycling plant, directing live TV newscasts, and encoding HD video for Blu-Ray discs. He likes dancing and shopping. No, that's not really true. He's still waiting for flying cars and videophones to become popular. He lives in Los Angeles with his lovely wife and their wonder dog, Baxter.

The Doxie family, Minnie, Hershey, and Jo-Jo, are getting ready for Halloween, one of their favorite nights of the year. As the kids head out for trick or treats, they have no idea that before the night is over, they will have to face down the scariest creature they have ever met.On October 14, 1943, over 700 Jews carried out a daring escape from the Nazi extermination camp at Sobibor, Poland. The standard histories of the event, however, leave out a crucial detail about how they managed such a feat against overwhelming odds. It turns out that they got some outside help from a completely unexpected source.

"This book had a lot of good things that helped me repair my credit." - Direck Chatman "The best credit repair book I have ever read." - John Davis Are you tired and frustrated of being denied credit? Are high interest rates robbing you of your hard earned income and preventing you from getting out of debt? Your low credit score may even be stopping you from getting a new job or home. Take heart.Bio: After suffering from a poor credit report for years, Mark Clayborne went on a mission to study everything he could on restoring his credit. Concluding the extensive research, he repaired his credit report and learned various hidden secrets on how to improve a bad credit file. Because of this no found tested knowledge, Mr. Clayborne helped over a hundred consumers repair their credit and take their financial life back. Now, he wants to share these strategies with the world and as a result HIDDEN CREDIT REPAIR SECRETS was created which has sold over 1000 copies as of today. Mark is a certified credit consultant with over 100 articles written in the area of credit repair. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He also holds a paralegal diploma. He currently lives in sunny California with a beautiful wife and lovely daughter.

Haddie's brother has fallen for a human. Clearly he didn't learn from her mistake.Family dating rules were pretty clear—no humans. But the undead heart wants what it wants and Haddie’s high school boyfriend ended up dead because of it. Now her brother Damian is repeating history and the same fate’s lined up for a very non-vampire, Madelyn.With the girl’s throat on the line, they don’t have many options. Soon all three of them are on the run. Hunted across country by dear old dad’s enforcers, they’ll need help from the humans who hate them most. Assuming they all live that long.

If you love fantasy, magic or parallel worlds then Anica Storm & The Wand of Time is for you. This easy read will have you wondering what will happen next as Anica finds herself in a world of wonder, filled with fantastic creatures like were-dragons, elementals, fairies and more. There's also plenty of action, adventure, and humor to give you a thrill ride from beginning to end.Anica Storm just wanted to have a nice quiet vacation in Europe. She saved up all her hard earned cash for what she thought was going to be a dull, ho-hum trip, but instead will turn out to be one she'll never forget. Filled with excitement, action, adventure and more, Anica Storm & The Wand of Time will keep you reading past your bed time because you'll never know where the book is going. Filled with magic, monsters, laughter and tears, fall in love with Anica and her companions as she struggles to survive and protect the ones she loves.

An enchanting tale of romance and adventure. Father Jared is bored with Palace life until he receives a mysterious letter from a place that doesn't exist. The Church of the Wood needs a priest, but everyone knows that the magical woods have all been cut down. Only faerie stories remain, dark and foreboding. Surely even Father Jared isn't imprudent enough to wander off in search of one of those...Old Father Brion has been a priest at the Church of the Wood for what feels like forever when he comes across the faerie child. The faerie herself is a creature out of a frightening tale; one of the powerful race of beings that used to live in Calundra’s many woods. People say that the faeries were evil and hated humankind. Of course, they also say that all of the woods are gone. It just might be that this old priest knows something more than the superstitious Village folk who brave the dark Wood to come to his church. As his fate becomes entwined with the faerie and her Wood, not even the distant Palace will be able to escape the inevitable outcome.

Gerald cracked open the gates of the catacombs in search of the riches taken from him. Led by the family cat, Nina, he traveled through halls of the dead. Along with the family's gold, he also discovered something else left unwritten.Ashley is now 15, and her parents have returned from the dead - only to be killed again, on her birthday!Ashley and Geoff are sent to a hell-hole of an orphanage, where they must fight to survive. Gangs rule the district with terror and violence, but Ashley kneels for no one.

Communication becomes so hard in the teenage years. Families can fall apart over misunderstandings. If only we could all learn to listen to each other.Erin began drawing dragons on her clothes to hide the stains from free-box finds. Now they are her trademark as she walks the halls of Hamilton High School. She’s puzzled by the actions of the students around her, especially Tony and David, cousins who are constantly fighting. Her own mysteries catch up to her unexpectedly and the consequences will change Erin’s life forever.

1950’s Cold War tension; anything can happen during the Atomic Summer. Amanda struggles with the era’s sexist restraints, her fugitive Russian Communist grandparents, and the appearance of a bizarre creature at Secret Pond. Book 2, "Time Before Color TV" series1950’s Cold War tension. Anything can happen during the Atomic Summer. Amanda struggles with the era’s sexist restraints, her fugitive Russian Communist grandparents, and the appearance of a bizarre creature at Secret Pond. How are all these disturbing events related? Everything comes to light under the first ring rainbow. Book 2, "Time Before Color TV" series

Jennifer's sister, Rachel, has inherited their Aunt's house. Jennifer hates the house, she's convinced it's haunted, but Rachel thinks differently. Rachel doesn't live in fear of things in shadows like her sister does and decides to move into the house... and never comes back. Jennifer, worried about her sister, goes looking for her at the house. Will she come back?Jerusalem, 1989: After his best friend dies of a drug overdose, a Georgia Tech student walks away from his life, eventually winding up in the ancient and narrow streets of Jerusalem during the first Palestinian Intifada. At the crossroads of most of the world's major religions and conflicts, Charles merely wants to submerge himself in work and discovery of a different culture, but every step takes him back toward himself.This is an early short story written by Charles Sheehan-Miles, author of the surprise indie bestseller Republic: A Novel of America's Future. Originally written in 1989 while the author was living in the Old City of Jerusalem, this is the first time the story has been released to the public.

Special Womens Issue of Successful Startup 101, a magazine for budding women entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners that covers business planning, strategy, management, accounting, finance, sales and marketing.Special Womens Issue of Successful Startup 101, a magazine for budding women entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners that covers business planning, strategy, management, accounting, finance, sales and marketing. In this issue:Characteristics of Great Female Entrepreneurs; Set Goals - Evaluate And Re-Evaluate Often! - by Deb Bixler; Calculating Your Business Available Working Capital, by Meredith Wood; 7 Things Id Do Differently If I Started My Small Business Today, by Sarah Santacroce; 3 Successful Women Entrepreneurs Who Beat the Odds; How to Close a Sale: The Only Thing You Need to Know - by Jill Konrath; 9 Ways Not to Ruin Your LinkedIn Reputation, by Victoria Ipri; 5 Free Online Tools Too Valuable to Ignore that Will Help You Grow Your Business, by Didi Zheleva; 3 Hardships Women Must Overcome to be Successful.

Millions of years ago the mysterious Toysarians transported a non-human mammalian species from Earth to Tilith. Only Elliot knew why.A Noir-ish story set in 1950's England, Dennis and Celia have spent two years having an affair. Her wealthy husband will not grant her a divorce and is determined to make her life a misery. Dennis and Celia devise a plan to get rid of Simon for good. At first, the plan seems foolproof. But nothing is infallible, and Dennis and Celia soon learn that getting rid of Simon wasn't such a good idea after all. A dark tale with a grisly finality, The Long Drop To Eternity is a short story that noir fans will love.

In the desert land of Turuna, every child possesses powerful magic, and only an ancient treaty prevents the clans from recruiting them as soldiers. Now, rumors swirl that an artifact has appeared that grants childlike magic to an adult, and some clans will stop at nothing to seize its power.In the desert land of Turuna, every child possesses powerful magic, and only an ancient treaty prevents the clans from recruiting them as soldiers. Now, rumors swirl that an artifact has appeared that grants childlike magic to an adult, and some clans will stop at nothing to seize its power.In the tiny Ahjea clan, Butu has had no time to listen to rumors. His childhood sweetheart has caught the eye of the most powerful man in Turuna. Even worse, his magic has suddenly become unreliable, failing him at the most embarrassing moments. The only good news he's had all day is he's being allowed to join his clan's army despite his youth.When his squad of young recruits is sent on a mission they can't complete without magic, Butu begins to grow suspicious. It soon becomes clear that if he doesn't figure out the truth and find the artifact first, an all-powerful tyrant will rise up and conquer Turuna.86,000 words

H. H. Twilterwaller is living in reality with dreams that are way out. He is in a bad situation with a drudge wife and worse daughter. The contrast with what he had planned and the reality was at the breaking point. Then it broke.Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost.Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?