The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Ward Radcliffe

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Lose yourself in this anthology full of 10 different stories by 10 different authors. Find love, mystery, excitement, suspense, and... hope when it counts. From vampires to impossible heroes; from novellas to full-length novels; and from Young Adult to New Adult, this collection is full of variety. Submerse yourself in the world of fantasy you only thought you knew.Lose yourself in this anthology full of 10 different stories by 10 different authors. Find love, mystery, excitement, suspense, and... hope when it counts. From vampires to unlikely heroes, and from novellas to full-length novels, this collection is full of variety. Submerse yourself in the world of fantasy you only thought you knew.As a courtesy, the authors inform you there are some stories with cliffhangers. These are the first books or prequels to individual series.Book 1: Prequel: Destiny Begins ~ The Twin Destinies Saga - Cheryl DavisBefore twins, Cora and Viola, can fulfill the destiny that fate has laid out for them, Angelica and Thomas must overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their mating.Book 2: Crush – by bestselling author Chrissy PeeblesHis precious touch could prove deadly…  Book 3: Vampire in Denial – by bestselling author Dale MayerBlood doesn't just make her who she is...it also makes her what she is.Book 4: The Coin Collector by bestselling author Kristen MiddletonIn their small Iowa town, children start to go missing on their tenth birthday.Book 5: Element – part one – by bestselling author CM DoportoCollege freshman, Natalie Vega, offers to be a test patient for several vitamins and supplements created by Kronberg Laboratories, a large pharmaceutical company where she interns.Book 6: Kindred – by bestselling author Erica StevensWhat do you do when the one you love is also your worst enemy?Book 7: Radium Halo’s – by bestselling author W.J. MayEveryone needs to be a hero at one point in their life.Book 8: Unseen - by bestselling author C.J. PinardVampire Dylan and his family live a quiet life in western Idaho, but Dylan sees things he wishes he could unsee.Book 9: Treasured Secrets – by C.M. OwensHer blood paints her a target, whereas his marks him the enemy; but together they could be the key to changing it all…Book 10: Awakening - by Samantha LongWhen Sophie moves to Boston to get away from the people who ridiculed her for her psychic talents, she wants to start fresh; but when a demon attacks her study group at the library, she has no choice but to reveal her abilities to warn the others.

Telepaths are heavily regulated, virtual third class citizens, second class if working for the Specialist Psychic Intervention unit, dealing with psychic crimes, and handling Spikes, newly emerged telepaths endangering all around them.Lydia is a SPI telepath. Jack is her Spikebreaker, a mentally compatible police officer. Together they fight, well, mainly each other.An 11,000 word noveletteTelepaths are heavily regulated, virtual third class citizens, second class if working for the Specialist Psychic Intervention unit, dealing with psychic crimes, and handling Spikes, newly emerged telepaths endangering all around them.Lydia is a SPI telepath. Jack is her Spikebreaker, a mentally compatible police officer. Together they fight, well, mainly each other.An 11,000 word novelette.

Sixfold is an all-writer-voted journal. All writers who upload their manuscripts vote to select the highest-voted $1000 prize-winning manuscripts and all the short stories and poetry published in each issue.Sixfold is an all-writer-voted journal. All writers who upload their manuscripts vote to select the highest-voted $1000 prize-winning manuscripts and all the short stories and poetry published in each issue.In Sixfold Fiction Winter 2016:Casey Whitworth | DetoursMike Beasley | Childish ThingsDan Timoskevich | PaqueteBrandon Barrett | No Weapon Forged Against You Will PrevailMartine Fournier Watson | The BoxAbby Sinnott | HandsKim Catanzarite | At the Light on 17 and KingLouise Hawes | Bend This PageMike Karpa | The LinkSandra Wiley | Bullfrog StewMelanie Unruh | ShoveJohn Etcheverry | If God Were a WomanMatthew Callan | I Need to Know If You Have the MaskShannon L. Bowring | Still LifeShoshana Razel Gordon-Guedalia | Wrestling

Pivot is:Winner of the Indie Reader Discovery Awards for HorrorWinner of the top prize (Gold) in Horror for the eLit Book AwardsFinalist for the Next Generation Indie Book AwardsAre psychopaths born, or are they made? Jack Harper is taught to murder from the age of five, setting off a chain of horrific events that could lead to deliverance… or ruin.Charles Baker of IndieReader says, "PIVOT is an intelligent, beautifully written thriller filled with equal parts terror and bizarreness, but never forgetting that it has a heart far larger than it at first lets on." - See more at: https://indiereader.com/2014/05/pivot/For some, the Devil introduces himself as an average man. For others, he crushes their souls and makes them bleed. For Jack Harper, the Devil renders himself a savior.But things are changing.Once a loyal follower of Cyrus and an accomplished killer, Jack Harper now begins to question everything. There are new, strange forces at work that are intruding on Jack's kills, abilities, and very being. Maybe, though, deep down Jack has been waiting for this intrusion, and maybe Cyrus is not as powerful as he seems.

Uncle Fred's nephew Pongo has just smashed the prized statue of his lady love's father. His troubles multiply as the replacement bust is revealed to be a smuggling vessel filled with jewels. This bust busting gut buster has Uncle Fred and Wodehouse himself at the very height of their work.

The blue box Elfangor used to create the Animorphs has been found by a kid named David. David has no idea what he has -- or what it can do. But Marco does. And when he sees David with it, he knows the Animorphs have to get that box. At any cost.

Fiordaliza Charles, author of My Poetic Heart and Poetic Embrace is now back with her third book of poetry, she loves to share a bit more of herself in each book that she writes and this book is yet her best to come, this book will kiss away your pains.Behind the stars we are familiar with, deep in the boundaryless space, there is the world that we can't understand. He, a human soul carries the endless destiny on his back, reborn in this strange world. The strange world, the strange magic, the strange elves, the strange illusion beasts, the strange aliens. And... the blood and fire killings and wars, and the familiar...

Riots between humans and trolls, elves, and other non-humans have plunged Tunfaire into near chaos. Garrett finds himself pulled into the game when a powerful gang of human rightists tries to shake down his employer?and ends up caught in a conspiracy of hate that pits man against? everybody!

Years of training among splicers, people who uses energy to form concussive blasts, proved Sophie a total failure that she decided to run away. But Illoso, their instructor, pairs her with Logan, the best splicer among her peers, to escort a group of visitors back home in a road riddled with bandits. Can she risk Logan’s life and the lives of innocent people to follow her desires?POWERS SPLICED TOGETHER LIKE SCIONS TO STOCKTHIS IS THE FIRST MISSIONAfter years of training among splicers—a secluded community of people able to make auras of energy surround their bodies and burst into concussive blasts—Sophie is ready to run away.She has failed to become a successful splicer at every attempt while it comes so naturally to other students. Their power comes from their communion with one another, which troubles Sophie who is an outsider among a close-knit population and is prone to be alone.But on the eve of her escape, her instructor pairs her with Logan, the best splicer among her peers, in a mission to escort a group of visitors back to their village. They have made a recent pilgrimage to the tower where the splicers live and they are coming back home through a countryside riddled with bandits and an unforgiving wilderness.With the perfect opportunity to escape, Sophie must decide between her responsibilities and her true desires. Can she bring herself to risk Logan’s life and the lives of innocent visitors in order to escape?If you wish to read more, download now!BONUS FOR YOU AT THE END OF THE BOOK!EXCERPTThe sun was beginning to set and they wouldn’t be able to see the trail for much longer, especially once they reached the nearby woods.“We should stop for the night,” she said.Immediately, Logan removed his rucksack from his shoulder and set it amid the grass along the road. He extended an arm behind himself and plopped down on his haunches.Sophie tilted her head towards him. “Wow. That was easier than I expected,” she said.“What?” Logan asked, looking curious.“I just thought you would want to push onward, you know? I mean, you’re the gold standard of splicer students, right? So, I just expected more determination — not that I’m complaining. That’s all.”Logan rested his arms on his knees with a blade of grass in his fingers. He ripped it apart and then doubled the segments over and did it again until he had to grab more grass and restart the cycle.“It’s the smart decision,” he said, distracted by the grass.“Okay. Well, I’m going to go gather some firewood.”Sophie walked away, considering the option of just running away now and saving herself the effort of actually going through with the mission.“Whatever. Don’t let me stop you,” Logan said. And Sophie was glad that he could not see her growing so angry with his rude attitude again that she imagined herself with a fierce red aura.Soon, she disappeared into the woods, mumbling to herself; deciding that, yes, she would leave now and find a new home.Preferably somewhere far from the splicers, please.Download and discover why readers are raving about Elena Snowfield.Scroll up and get the book now!

When he hears some noises in his attic Alec finds he's got a serious bat problem... and ends up having to visit the old man known as Hunchy for help.Now includes an Urdu translation of Inchoate.InchoateSet in prehistoric North America, this tells the story of how a delinquent time traveler calls the first Board Meeting in History and inadvertently incurs the wrath of all his bosses. He is put on trial but is he all he seems?Henry's CarIn this hilarious sci-fi story, a Royal Time Traveler from the 16th Century develops a taste and talent for for stock-car racing.Ordo Lupus and the Temple GateWhy is a notorious religious cult of assassins keeping him alive?His teenage daughter is viciously murdered in Lyon by a long-forgotten biblical monster. A former WWII MI6 agent, our hero is suspected of her murder by the police and his divorcing wife.With supernatural powers of foresight he goes on the run to clear his name. He has only one friend - a historian and member of the modern Knights Hospitaller but with his help he embarks on a white-knuckle ride to salvation.In Paris a witch servant of the mysterious Catholic assassin sect Concilium Putus Visum seduces him during his quest for the secret weapon of the Cathars. If he can solve a puzzling set of clues to find the weapon, he might kill the monster and save his marriage.But why do the assassins and the monster seem to be protecting him?Lovers of Dan Brown's evocative mix of mystery and history will love this Occult Thriller - a dark and powerful tale.Too Bright the SunA man afraid of his own soul!Seeking revenge for the death of a friend ten long years ago, Major Jake Nanden has pursued his own personal demons with an almost religious fervour through life and through battle.He is a soldier so highly decorated that his fame reaches far beyond the desolate moon Io where he is stationed. His victories in the Jupiter Wars are hollow though, for he is a man scared of his own soul.His life seems to be a trap from which he cannot escape. His is the Replicant Company, and replicants are despised by all.Likened to a cross between Blade Runner and Paths of Glory, you simply must read this beautifully constructed, intensely dark and powerful Science Fiction tale-with-a-twist if you love Phillip K. Dick and Isaac Asimov.Ordo Lupus and the Temple Gate - from the author:I had been pursuing a theological interest in the Cathars; first though reading a number of books by Henry Lincoln and later an interest in Monségur and the Rennes-le-Château, near where the lost treasure of the Cathars is said to be hidden. The Cathars were an ancient sect who came to prominence and were ruthlessly persecuted by the Catholics in the 1300s, mainly in and around the Languedoc Region of France. They believed that the Christian god was really Rex Mundi, or 'God of Earth.'The second theme I wanted to get into my novel was the gothic. The themes of blood, death, eroticism, sex and transcendence are all things that I desire in a good novel. My influences were Kate Bush, The Mission, Lord Byron, John Keats (The Eve of St. Agnes is a particularly favourite poem of mine) and to some extent Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Sex and death are the themes that everyone seems attracted to.A year before I started this work, I read both Dan Brown and Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. These books were certainly an influence on me. Like him I have been fascinated for many years by the rumour or myth that Mary went to France and that Jesus had a descendant. Like him and many others, I speculate that the Cathars did in fact smuggle a great treasure out of Monségur castle, under the noses of the Royalist besiegers. I couldn't resist a climax to my novel that took place in one of the world's greatest Gothic masterpieces. But you will have to read the novel to find out where ...Grab your copy today!

Giggle Book Two is comprised of some more off the wall stories children will enjoy. The stories will enhance the imagination and create a fun time in reading. The select stories are enriched with ideas of getting each child to be a part of the story. By bringing the characters alive in their hearts and mind, they will experience a new step in their reading adventure.Kyrena Saunders is used to living in a bubble under the thumb of her ultra competitive father. When his work for Jeylani Corporation forces the family to move to the end of the known Universe for the sake of profit, Kyrena thinks things can't get any worse: Until she discovers that Omega Station's chaotic urban melting pot is just what she needs to escape her sheltered life. She jumps at the chance for a day of freedom exploring one of the giant 'Domes' covering the surface, and she can't wait to see real live aliens for the first time. But will she get more than she bargained for? As her father's corporate enemies try to kidnap her, Kyrena finds herself becoming collateral damage in a high stakes game of corporate politics. She has no choice but to turn anywhere she can for help...whether those helping hands be alien or human.

Five hundred years ago, the Dark Wizard, Hasbarie, brought forth his abominations in an attempt to rule Calencia. The rulers of the kingdoms, later to be known as "The Saviors", thwarted his attempt and drove him from their world. He now has returned and the Wizard, Locmire, must reunite the descendants of The Saviors if Calencia has any hopes of survival.When the Dark Wizard, Hasbarie rose to the height of his power, the kingdoms of Calenica united to defend their lands, pitting them in a war for their very existence. At the conclusion of the Great War, Calencia stood victorious, but not without great loss. 500 years later, Locmire, the last Master Wizard of Fogarth, sees the events of a foretold prophecy come into place. Locmire sets out on an epic quest to reunite the kingdoms, in an attempt to drive this evil from their lands once and for all, but the Dark Wizard has other plans. During his search for the descendants of the kings who rose to greatness during the Great War, Locmire is met by resistance at every turn. The Wizard must reunite the kingdoms once again or Calencia will fall. Even with the kingdoms unified, there still stands a grim chance that his efforts will be futile, for he has been revealed two entirely different endings to the prophecy and is uncertain of the path he must follow to reach the desired conclusion.

After dealing with her former employees, the Katsuya Corporation, Shadow decides to deal with other parts of her past; her abusive father, her displaced caring mother, and younger brother she has never met. Unfortunately, her plans are interrupted by a creature whose killing spree’s pace has increased. With assistance from Archan and Century, she hopes to finally get her stolen life back.One should always have a noble reason for doing something. We are a nation of suers, and the "injured" party never says they're suing to get a lot of money, even though that's exactly why they're doing it. Rather, they always say they're suing so that nobody else will have to go through what they went through. The standard form is "so that nothing like this will ever happen again". That sounds pretty noble, so that's why I wrote this book... so that nothing like this will ever happen again!

A young man's hideaway is invaded by some unexpected guests. A free short story for your Halloween enjoyment.Skip McMurray's life has been on a downward spiral for several months. To escape from the stress he spends his time at an abandoned theater on the edge of town, dreaming about the day when he will have enough money to purchase the property and restore it to its glory days. One day while working on some items in the projection room, he hears someone else walking around. Could it be the owner, or is it someone more sinister? There is only one way out and that means he'll have to zip right past his unexpected guest.

In this military space opera, fighter pilot Henry Gallant must defeat threatening aliens hiding in the asteroid belt. In an era of genetic engineering, he is the only Natural left in the fleet. Only bright and attractive junior officer Kelsey Mitchel has shown any sympathy for him. Now her life as well as a good many others, depends of Henry Gallant.As the last star fighter in Squadron 111, Midshipman Henry Gallant is on his way from Jupiter to the nearest space base in orbit around Mars. With the United Earth fleet on the verge of annihilation from alien ships, he can expect no help. In order to reach Mars, Gallant must make his way through the asteroid belt and threatening aliens. With so much uncertainty about the alien capabilities and intentions, analyzing the captured computer equipment in Gallant’s possession could prove crucial.The fate of Earth could rest on the abilities of Midshipman Henry Gallant. Unfortunately, it is his abilities that have been much in doubt during his tour of duty. In an era of genetic engineering, he is the only Natural (non-genetically enhanced) officer left in the fleet. His classmates and superior officers have all expressed their concern that he will not be up to the demands of the space service. Only bright and attractive junior officer Kelsey Mitchel has shown any sympathy for Gallant. Now her life as well as a good many others, depends of Henry Gallant.As the last star fighter, Midshipman Henry Gallant must travel through the asteroid belt and threatening aliens. In an era of genetic engineering, he is the only Natural left in the fleet. Only bright and attractive junior officer Kelsey Mitchel has shown any sympathy for Gallant. Now her life as well as a good many others, depends of Henry Gallant.

Brooke is getting married tomorrow. Her mother is still sewing beads on her gown and her father is being difficult. Will she survive her final night as a single woman or will it all fall apart?The narratives are meant to help make the intent of Bible stories more understandable to the minds and hearts of children, so they may comprehend the significance and the power of the Word of God more readily. These books are given away free. Please help me spread the news of my Christian Children's Stories - all I ask is that when you pass them on, that you send your friends here to my online page. This makes more "hits" for my online statistics. Thank you. Alice ~

This is a short trilogy's about a new human species who are called Flux, which can use a power called Armorth.Each individual's armorth comes from a guardian.Guardians consists of such creatures as a gryphon or even evil demons.Tag along with Kiter as he has to save the world from evil demon wielding tyrants.It is 2012. A new year, and a new era of counter-terrorism. Magnet Securities, the largest private security firm in America, leads the fight against rising domestic terror groups in the country. But do their methods make them better than the very people they hunt?Project 6 is an interactive short story. Take on the role of agent 6, a Magnet Securities operative ordered to take out terrorists who have stormed LAX. Mission discretion is yours alone. How the mission proceeds, and how it ends, is up to you.Requires Amazon Kindle or Mobi for reader input to work.