Join two teens on an epic journey across post-apocalyptic America. Through the zombified ruins of once-great cities, deep into territory ruled by hostile robots, they'll need courage, wisdom and faith in each other to survive. Yet survival isn't everything. Can they find a measure of peace and happiness in the hostile ruins of a dead civilization? Or is even their shining goal just another lie?Three factions vie for the scraps of a blighted world: a race of sentient machines, a mindless horde of undead, and the faltering remnants of humanity.Living with his robotic dog in the crumbling library of a dead city, fifteen-year-old Tristan just wants to be left alone. When he stumbles across a childhood friend, however, he's drawn into a violent clash, and the two of them are sent fleeing into the wastes with a roving army on their heels.A distant enclave is their goal. Discovering enemies and allies in all three factions, they'll need courage, faith in each other, and a bit of wisdom to survive. Yet survival isn't everything. Can they find a measure of peace and happiness in the hostile ruins of a dead civilization? Or is the enclave itself just another lie?Read today, you won't be disappointed!

John is a young boy of ten years, inquisitive, playful, mischievous much like any other ten year old. John was born and brought up in zero gravity however, never able to walk on Earth. An opportunity has come up for John to talk to some other children on the surface and John must wrestle with his own envy of their life while realising they envy his life in outer space even more so.“Lonely Child” is a sci-fi story of a young boy’s wish to be able to walk on our planet’s surface. He was born in zero gravity and has lived there since birth with his parents on a mining and transport vessel supplying Earth. The boy has the opportunity to start talking to school kids his age on the surface and eventually realises that despite how trapped he feels on the ship, to the children on the planet he is the one free and living an adventure.

Guineawick hasn't seen a non-mouse in generations, so when a wounded rabbit warrior is found outside of town, Hester knows there's more to his story than he's letting on."Pawsgaard" is a short fantasy story written for older children, and introduces the principal characters of the Guineawick Tales series.HE IS SAVED FROM THE SEA, BUT NOT WITH ANY MEMORY OF HIS PASTBEHOLD, AN EXOTIC STRANGERCamila is a beautiful Mexican American young woman disillusioned by her family's transfer to Mexico and she longs to go back to the States. Her monotonous and uneventful life is disrupted by the appearance of a young man, washed out from the sea, who wakes up in her arms without his memory.They named him Javier and his parents allowed him to stay in their house to help in the upkeep of their simple Bed & Breakfast. Camila and Javier soon becomes close, and though he cannot tell him more than what he knows, she feels that there is something more to him than a missing memory. Innocent and earnest, Javier awakens her compassion. Handsome and mysterious, he awakens her passion. But in her happiness, Sofia pushes to the side what worries her about him.Something has been disturbed in the quiet seaside dwelling since Javier's arrival. Camila couldn't believe it is supernatural so she pushes it away. But until when?If you wish to read more, download now!BONUS PREVIEW IF YOU BUY THIS BOOK!EXCERPT“Are you okay?” Camila finally asked.He cocked his head, but didn’t answer. She tried again in Spanish, and finally in (bad) Yucatec. At last he recognized the words. She could see that through the changing expressions in his eyes. He was unlike the other locals who pretended not to understand her. He also smiled and nodded gratefully.“My name is Camila,” she said. “What’s your name?”“I am….” And then he turned so pale she was afraid he was going to die, after all."Yes? What is wrong?" she asked.He looked at her, his green eyes piercing and afraid. “I don’t remember.”Camila let out a breath she didn’t realize that she’d been holding. He might have bumped his head somewhere, which wouldn't be very surprising considering the marks of bruises he had on his body. “Well, then, what do you remember?” she asked.He frowned with the effort, but his eyes began to well up with tears of fright. He reached for her hand and she took it, worried at how violently it was shaking.“Nothing,” he said, finally. “I remember nothing.”“Nothing?” Sofia said. “How did you get hurt—”“I remember nothing,” he said quietly.But underneath the calm she could hear the edge of desperation, sharp and cold, as it threatened to cut through his demeanor and turn him into a quivering wreck.Next in the Series:2. Opaque Memories3. The Rising4. The Wild's GodDownload and discover why readers love discovering Isaiah Fields' books.Scroll up and get the book now!

A book of fairy tale and bird stories for all ages. Thirteen stories in all.This is a fairy tale book.The Book of Bird and Fairy Stories Table of Contents:1. A Canary in a Golden Cage 2. The Wild Swans, a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen3. The Elf Knight4. The Stork’s Nest5. The Fairy Ring6. The Knight and the Sparrow-hawk7. Heron Harbor and the Moon Fairy8. Undine and the Knight9. The Tale of the Sweet Pea Fairy10. The Sandpiper11. The Lorelei12. The Wood Fairy and the Elf Owl 13. The Kindness of the Imps14. The Mist Fairy and the Nightingale

When a powerful group wants somehting done, they create a scenario. What happens when that secneario turns out to be real? Can the survivors adapt?In the small town of Moulton, Sheriff Kent was more interested in the two men who robbed the McRay Jewelry Store on Main Street until he gets a call that an ambulance was requested at Emit Allen's house. His friend Angel Thompson has shot him. Now Lou must untwist their story to find the underlying cause of their tale. Then Angel makes a mistake and everything becomes very clear to the sheriff.

In a story that follows the conclusion of industrialization in the average fantasy universe a terrible weapon has been crafted in secrecy. Jason Oler joins a a group of adventurers on a quest to reveal the horrific nature of the weapon to the people before it falls in to the wrong hands.Seven years after the death of her grandmother, Luna Robbins faced a dreadful task. She has to write about her grandmother. It was an easy task. There was only one problem... she cannot remember her dear old grandmother. Out of frustration, Luna walks out of the house and found herself following the scary old Mrs. Chandler from across the street. Mrs. Chandler lead Luna to a rundown building known as the Library. After reading a familiar book, voices, images, and sensations came to life in the thirteen-year old girl's mind. Eventually, she found refuge in the wreckage of books governed by a tyrant.

Two battered soldiers, having recently escaped an ambush by insurgents, make their way through the unforgiving desert in the hopes of finding refuge and water.Death is only the beginning in this fast-paced, science fantasy novella. Caught in the fray of treachery and deceit, Dia Thorpe must unravel the mysteries of her past before her past unintentionally stabs her in the back. She is hurled into a peril fraught journey of incredible discoveries and evil twists. An interplanetary adventure to learn who she is, all the while avoiding the wrath of a God; a logic-bound being, driven by the will to end all suffering. Quickly.Who saved her from imprisonment on Earth? Why? What explained her ability to heal? Did answers to Dia's questions lie in the beautiful city of Avalon?This is a fiction novella of 23,000 words and is part 1 in the Silvaera’s Spire series.Extract:“It’s ready.” Said Kant, who had been busying himself behind a panel in the far corner. “Are you ready?” Dia hadn’t even considered this. The importance of seeing Daniel again was paramount. She looked down at her sword in its sheath and her almost impenetrable outfit, then across to the gun which was now hanging from a loop on her skirt. “I am ready.” She finally replied, her voice calm but serious.Kant wordlessly shifted closer to Dia and clasped her hand. A moment later the room and everything in existence had simply gone, including Dia herself. She could neither feel nor sense.Then Kant was there, she could feel him. Then she could see green light. It was overwhelming at first, but after a few seconds, Dia’s eyes adjusted to the brightness and the green focused into individual objects. There were great trees, vines, bushes and long grasses in all directions but one; to Dia’s side there was a path cutting its way through the jungle. She knew where this led. She remembered it now. It was a path created by herself and Daniel long ago, before peace had become war. Before Ssus. She felt comforted somewhat by the sights before her and the familiar smells of foliage. Beckoning Kant to follow, she began to follow the path through the undergrowth.They walked onwards for some time. It wasn’t a difficult walk as the path somehow prevented itself from becoming overgrown. When they came to rivers or great chasms, there were bridges which seemed far too sophisticated for the area. Once, the path took them directly through a mountain, the underground passageway lit by white-flamed torches which apparently never burned out.

A small collection of 5 poems by Andrei Voznesensky, one of the most popular Russian poets of the recent times.Andrei Voznesensky (May 12, 1933 – June 1, 2010) was one of the most original and daring poets of the Soviet Era. As a 14-year old, he sent his poems to Boris Pasternak, and soon became his apprentice. He graduated as an architect in 1957, but a fire in the institute, which was symbolic to young Voznesensky, caused him to reconsider his career and he chose instead to focus on his poetry. His first publications in the late 50’s caused a sensation. After successful trips abroad to Europe and US, Voznesensky attracted the attention of such prominent people as president Kennedy and Marylin Monroe. His success abroad led to jealousy at home and he was publicly attacked, humiliated and threatened with exile by the General Secretary of the Communist Party, Nikita Khrushchev. His poetry was so popular in Russia, that he would easily pack stadiums with his readings. He was very active in the theater and wrote a number of songs that became extremely popular with the people. He continued to write poetry until the end of his life. Andrei Voznesensky passed away in Moscow on June 1, 2010 of complications from asthma and heart condition.

A couple suffering from infertility call upon supernatural forces for help.When Sluggo cruises online chat rooms, he isn’t looking for a hook-up; he’s looking for love. But love has a way of being elusive, especially when you’re not being honest. Presenting himself as “Sir Raven,” Sluggo promises his chat room cohorts he’s the “master of the night.”And then he meets someone who challenges him -- someone who claims the title “master of the night” as his own. TepesAllure’s enigmatic and flirtatious messages to Sluggo start out as fun banter, but quickly turn to eerie disquiet.As the night unfolds, so do the advances of TepesAllure ... and even when Sluggo tries to escape, he finds that getting out is not nearly as easy as getting in.NOTE: This story appears in the author’s collection, Unhinged.

Ever have a boss treat you so harshly, you fixated on revenge? Does it aggravate you when celebrities behave irresponsibly, while wasting away potential? Ever become so frustrated with a politician’s conduct, that you wished they’d drop off the face of the planet? I can answer yes to all these. I’ll share exactly what I did to eliminate these problems…and my efforts toward bettering society.Tate Halloway lives life to the fullest. She had a rough childhood and a rougher adolescence. Now that she’s away at school and on her own for the first time in her life, nothing can hold her back from making the most out of every single day. Well, just that one thing. But she refuses to think about it. And why would she, when life is so much more fun when you’re living it, experiencing every little thing. When she bumps into Bridger Wright, a childhood friend that was both a bully and a serious crush, she starts to see that not everyone thinks like her. She’s always had a thing for Bridger, but the guy she catches up with is a far cry from the little boy that used to put toads down her dress and pull her ponytails. She knows there’s more to Bridger than this sulking, disconnected version of him and she’s bound and determined to pull it out of him. Bridger Wright has been spurned in love more than once. He always seems to trust the wrong girls and end up with a broken heart. He’s tired of it. And he has resolved himself to a life without love. He believes he’s better off, if only he could convince Tate too. Tate bursts into Bridger’s life like sunlight through clouds. She’s vivacious, energetic and adventurous. But she’s not without secrets. Just as Bridger starts to open up to her demanding presence and the feelings he can’t seem to deny, his trust is broken again. Bridger and Tate are forced to face each other and the pain of their past. Neither wants to face their demons and deal with their hurt, but neither can deny the depth of their feelings for each other. Their brazing love will take work and sacrifice. Both are capable of giving to each other. Both will have to decide whether or not it’s worth it

"Selden's well-loved, diminutive hero Chester Cricket is back...Underneath the story's action and humor lies an eloquent message about the importance of unspoiled nature and of the harmony that can result from shared unselfish endeavors." —Publishers Weekly "A sure-fire hit." —School Library Journal

Sixteen-year-old Tyler believed that his extra-sensory powers were a secret, but when his twin brother, Toby, is kidnapped by a covert government agency, he realizes that he has no secrets, and he has nowhere to hide.There are no secretsSixteen-year-old Tyler believed that his extra-sensory powers were a secret, but when his twin brother, Toby, is kidnapped by a covert government agency, he realizes that he has no secrets, and he has nowhere to hide.He’s not aloneNow, in order to save himself and rescue his brother, Tyler must call upon the help of four strangers. Unknown to each other, Eddie, Liliana, Grace, and Sarah share a common bond. They are Indigo Children. With extra-sensory powers of their own, they must unite with Tyler in order to maintain their freedom.Unexpected romanceThey’re on the run. They’re on a mission. Romance is a distraction that Tyler can’t afford. But sometimes, the heart has a mind of its own. Time is running outWill they find Toby before the agency finds them first? Find out in Indigo Incite, Book One of the Indigo Trilogy.

If you could travel back in time to save someone’s life, would you do it? Whose life would you save? These were questions Claire Callahan asked herself. "Yes," was her first answer, and "Marilyn Monroe" was the second. But she forgot one tiny question, “What about the repercussions?”A Life Awakening is a chronicle about the troubled life of a young man named Ethan Elliot, as told by his spirit guide, William. In the first of this series, Whispers from Within, we join Ethan as he feels he finally has found his soul mate in his relationship with Jennifer. Little does Ethan realize that his entire world is about to be turned upside down. Yet, as Ethan's spirit guide, and with minimal intervention, William will guide Ethan to places he never expected to go, and to people he never expected to meet.Ethan's story begins in New York, when problems developed in his relationship with Jennifer. Heartbroken, Ethan, with the aid of divine intervention, decides to move on, in the hope of finding greener pastures and a new life. What Ethan discovers about himself is an important milestone, as it is to all of us when we awaken to the myriad of possibilities in the lives our souls chose to live.As Ethan listens to stories of the many people he meets from all walks of life, he slowly begins to re-evaluate his own true purpose in life. With the progression of both time and maturity, Ethan discovers the very essence of life itself, as well as the importance of those whom he considers true friends.Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when you thought everything was perfect, only to discover that circumstances were about to change abruptly? Whispers from Within will open your eyes to possibilities that at first blush you never would have considered, as you follow Ethan through his journey. All too often in our lives, we develop a preconceived notion of what the ideal should be in a life partner, a family, a job, or any of the many situations that require decisions on a daily basis. We make those decisions based on a number of factors, often just by watching what our friends and family are doing with their lives. But in life’s grand scheme of things one size doesn't fit all, so we adjust our lives based on our own life experiences.Whispers from Within, for both Ethan and the reader, celebrates life, with its many paths that lie before us. An entirely new world of options for living one’s life can be found once we drop the pretense of believing we always know what we want out of life. With the aid of your spirit guide, you will gain the ability to quiet the noise of daily life, while going deep within yourself to discover your truest motivations. Like Ethan, eventually you will begin to stop fighting the life your soul chose this time around, and begin to live a life of joy that others could only envy. In time, Ethan learns an important lesson, that a life well-lived has its own rewards, and neither Ethan, nor the lives he touches, will ever be the same.

She was definitely the most interesting woman Barry had met at Penbrooke College, but when she claimed to be a superhero, he realized she must be crazy. Then again, maybe he was the one losing his mind, because the more time he spent with her, the less crazy she seemed.It started with a chance encounter in the Student Union. She was definitely the most interesting woman Barry had met at Penbrooke College, but when she claimed to be a superhero, he realized she must be crazy. That was before he found himself being chased by drug dealers, kidnapped by gangsters, and caught in the tangled web of a global conspiracy. Maybe his new friend is crazy, or maybe she really is a superhero... Barry's not really sure anymore. He's just hoping he survives long enough to graduate.

Steve cannot just give up on the quest to save his brother, Herobrine. After all, it is his fault Herobrine is trapped within the mighty dragon that is hell-bent on destroying the world. Steve was the one who dared his brother to drink the unknown substance that resulted in Herobrine’s transformation. It was his fault that his brother was being forced to endure unending agony.(An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Age 9-12)Two young adventurers, Steve and Wendy, have embarked upon a quest to save Steve’s brother, Herobrine from a fate worse than death. The beginning of their journey has taken them from one great library to another, but they have been unable to find the information they need to free Herobrine. Dejected, they return to Chance in a last-ditch effort to learn about the elusive Ender Dragon. The only thing they know is that the beast once ruled in another dimension called The End. Legend has it that three warriors slayed the dragon and that one kept its blood. But Steve and Wendy have no clue if there’s any truth to the tale; what little information they have found indicates it is probably a figment of a vivid imagination. For Steve, giving up on the quest just as it is getting started isn’t an option. After all, it is his fault Herobrine is trapped within the mighty dragon that is hell-bent on destroying the world. Steve was the one who dared his brother to drink the unknown substance that resulted in Herobrine’s transformation. It was his fault that his brother was being forced to endure unending agony. But guilt is the least of Steve’s problems when he encounters a diabolical cult led by the cruel wizard Draven. Long ago, Draven’s ancestors were sworn to protect the Ender Dragon. Now, Draven wants to avenge the dragon’s death. To do so, he vows to find and destroy the descendants of the three heroes that vanquished the Elder Dragon. Cunning and evil Draven lures Steve and Wendy into a trap. Will they escape? Can anyone save them or must they save themselves?This unofficial Minecraft book is not authorized, endorsed or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark or copyrights. All characters, names, places and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners. Minecraft®/ /TM & ©2009-2016 Mojang/Notch.

Upon returning to Pomegranate City, Quin discovers that his father has disappeared, taking with him knowledge that is precious to his government and leaving behind a very dangerous new Door. As he sets out on his journey to find his father, Quin hopes that he hasn't stumbled onto a problem so big he cannot even begin to solve it.Gish Heart is in trouble. At 35, her small public relations firm has dwindled to nothing. She has a mortgage, a car, debt and a penchant for independence. Now, she is forced to seek work in the "real world," say what she's "supposed" to say and do what she's "supposed" to do. She is not pleased. What's more, she's pretty sure she's falling for her recruiter, a friend from college and a sympathetic listening ear.

View From A Hill is a short collection of poems inspired by the magical countryside of West Dorset in England. I live on the side of a hill which is surrounded by a range of hills, many of which have ancient hill forts at their summits.View From A Hill is a short collection of poems inspired by the magical countryside of West Dorset in England. I live on the side of a hill which is surrounded by a range of hills, many of which have ancient hill forts at their summits. In these poems I imagine a world still influenced by ancient gods and the fairy folk. It starts with a revelation experienced looking out over Lyme Bay and ends with the realisation of what I am losing by leaving such a place.

A terrible surprise awaits the people vacationing in Cape May County this year, as those soaking in the rays will be forced to turn their attention from tan lines and funnel cake to simply surviving the rest of the week.It's that time of the year again, that row of calendar boxes that we all spend months looking forward to. Summer vacation. A chance to escape the daily grind, to relax, unwind, reconnect and get some sun. For Jeff, those days have always been spent in Cape May, NJ, and this year is no different. At least in that respect. But a terrible surprise awaits those vacationing in Cape May County this year, as those soaking in the rays will be forced to turn their attention from tan lines and funnel cake to simply surviving the rest of the week.

In this short narrative I touch on a few reasons why God chooses seemingly ordinary people to accomplish the extraordinary. Why does He love His creation so much? Why does God limit Himself to do this through Mere Mortals?Why would God apparently place limits on Himself? Why would He, the All-mighty, seemingly choose ordinary people to do the extraordinary? Why does He love His creation so much? In this short narrative I make an effort to touch briefly on each of these questions. I pray that the words written down would inspire you to know the Heavenly Father personally.

The friends and relatives of Alice James make sense of her death, after her closest female companion makes a visit to New England. (For those who don't know, Alice James is the not-quite-as-famous sister of novelist Henry James and psychologist William James).Sixteen year old Ricky Chavez is in trouble. Suspended from school, he has to face his older brother and legal guardian, Frank. Trouble is, Frank meets him with a belt. Bruised and depressed, Ricky drags himself to his evening job. His co-worker, Maria de Leon, reaches out to him, and he falls in love. Trouble is, she belongs to a gang. Being in love with Maria means hanging around Locos 18, her gang. Trouble is, that means ditching school and ending up with a report card full of C's, D's, and an F. But a bad report card is the least of Ricky's troubles. Maria's gang, Locos 18, comes in conflict with another gang, Westside Raza, when a Locos girl flirts with a Westside boy. When he beats her up, Locos goes looking for him. In the violent showdown, Ricky recognizes the conseequences of his association with Maria and Locos 18. He's left with a decision. Trouble is, he doesn't like either one.