The world was stopped cold by an invisible killer. As far as she knows, everyone else is dead. And yet, something makes her feet move forward, something inside makes her eat, something keeps her going until all at once, she learns that she is not alone. Once she wakes up from the numbness and haze, she opens her eyes as a new woman in a new world that needs her.A silent killer stole everyone she knew and loved. Where there were once people, she only saw ghosts. Where cars used to travel, only leaves moved across the barren roads. There were no planes overhead, no messages to hear on her voice mail, no signs of life anywhere. She wandered in a numb haze through the terrifyingly still world, until suddenly there was a sound. A call. One voice that woke her up and made her realize that she wasn't alone. And in that moment, she decided to live.This is a story of loss and pain, of struggle and triumph. This is a story about picking up the pieces when everything falls apart, and finding unlikely heroes in the darkest hour. It is a story of the thrill of success after shattering defeat. It is a story of love, of anger, of laughter and tears. It is a story of life. And all life begins with a mother.

A young widow alone in a new house. An entire neighborhood cursed. A devil's disciple come to set an ancient plan into motion. And a final question: How far will a mother go to save the soul of her child?Patsy Standish is a woman on the edge. The only survivor of a horrible accident, she buys a new house to try to heal. But she's picked the wrong place. Ghostly children in the attic, strange forms along the trails. An entire neighborhood succumbing to an evil past. And somewhere between this world and the next, she and a host of others will slowly be drawn to an unthinkable conclusion.

Moments after several huge earthquakes shake every continent on Earth, something strange starts happening to some people. An inner rage has been released and some people cannot fight it. For those who can, life becomes an ongoing battle to survive - at any cost!

Princess Talia from Summerland has been hiding across the veil in the human world for the past five years.Starring in a hit televison show as human actress, Natalie Thurmont, her charmed new life is shattered when the past comes knocking on her door."Across the Veil" won Romance in the Backseat book review's Paranormal Fight Club short story contest. Short Fiction (6K Words)This article is adapted from various articles that have been introduced as a single topic and read in newsletters and magazines of multiple associations throughout the United States and internationally. The value and importance of our professional ethics cannot be overstated. Ethics are often seen as morals, they are not, though one will impact the other. Morals behavioral guides that are personal and individualistic. Ethics are rules of behavior for an individual through a group – such as an association or profession. Because of the importance of ethics, this article will always be free to our colleagues and continue to be included, in relevant form, in all of our books or comprehensive articles.It is often said that a professional is only different from their adversary because of the morals and ethics, and using their honed skills for the betterment of others and not themselves. The same is true of professional investigators.Our goal for this article, and all that we do with our articles, books, courses and social networking, is to do what was not done for me when I started – sharing useful and valuable information that will benefit you as a professional.

Unlike other girls her age, Elizabeth didn’t play with dolls. She read comic books. She liked the stories, the art work, but most of all, she like the masks. Her passion for mask stayed with her all her life. What will she discover as she gets older about the power of masks?In a dusty attic there lies the means by which to access another world. A sunken world long unvisited by man. There is a choice to be made between good and evil, a choice that could alter the very existence of mankind, as it did once before. An ancient evil no less potent with the passing of time is ready to be unleashed on the world of men once again and yet there is hope. Hope, that is, if the right choices are made.Eli didn’t care about much. In fact his continued existence depended on not being put in a position to care about the greater outcome of life around him, which had stolen from him what he loved most in life, his family. Now his family consisted of an unlikely pairing of misfits, who make up the crew of his salvage ship, Celestia’s Prize. He needs money, if he hopes to keep up with the payments on his ship and the avoidance of the life he once lived on land. His wish is to remain at sea away from the world and the painful memories of his past. Those in desperate need of money are not known for wise decision making so when Eli catches the hint of a Civil War era treasure fleet enroute for England from the beleaguered Southern Confederacy, in a desperate bid to buy the allegiance of the English Crown into joining in on the side of the South, he’s more than intrigued by the salvage opportunities to be had. The treasure fleet disappeared, but now, thanks to research and some speculative instincts, he now has the key by which to find it. At least he thinks so, but treasure, so often illusive, weaves a tale of a different nature. A tale of greed and enslavement by one’s fellow man and the gateway to a possession that chains the soul and unleashes hell.

Travel back and forth in time with me- Cheesecake Jr., your new Dinosaur-Person friend. I am heading into the future so come along with me!*This short story was written by my 12 year old son, Devin, who has Asperger's Syndrome. It Is the 2nd book in his series.Travel back and forth in time with me- Cheesecake Jr., your new Dinosaur-Person friend. I am heading into the future so come along and learn a few things that happen to Earth centuries from now and come see some awesome gadgets! I myself love chatting with the fridge. Let's see how a small afternoon adventure with my dad's time machine can turn into a clusterschmuck (That's what my dad calls messed up situations). *This short story was written by my 12 year old son, Devin, who has Asperger's Syndrome. It Is the 2nd book in his series.

Kane and Harper know what they want: Beth and Adam. And they know how to get it: Break up the shiny happy couple once and for all. Miranda thinks she knows how to hit on Kane (Mr. Unattainable). But she could take a few pointers from the all-knowing Kaia, who's seducing Mr. Powell, teacher en franÇais. And Reed? Well, he just knows how to have a good time.... Know the feeling?

Donleavy continues the adventures of one of his most popular heroes, show biz impressario and libertine extraordinaire, Franz Sigmund "Isadorable" Schultz. Now amidst mayhem and confusion, Shultz turns to the eminent Rabbi Low for assistance.

A revised version of THE ASTRONAUTS MUST NOT LAND (1963). It isn't every day that the impossible happens. But when it does, and you're a witness, you have to start looking for answers. The authorities won't talk. So you decide to find out for yourself. That's what Drummond did. And when he found out. it changed the universe!

Orphaned and stranded on an unfamiliar planet, Troy and his brother Tristan long to be back among the stars on their ship Star Chaser. Along with some friends they make a daring escape and manage to outrun their former guardian. It soon becomes clear, however, that they have another pursuer who turns out to be the very man responsible for their parents' deaths - the dreaded space pirate Red Raven!Orphaned and stranded on an unfamiliar planet, Troy and his brother Tristan long to be back among the stars on their ship Star Chaser. Along with some friends they make a daring escape and manage to outrun their pursuers.Visiting a wonderful and exciting space station they are horrified to find out that the very man who was responsible for their parents deaths was now following them - the dreaded space pirate Red Raven! Trying to lose him in the vast expanse of space their little ship is no match for Red Raven's warship!

Chloe Preston has the perfect teenage life: great friends and an ideal boyfriend. But perfect never stays that way. One night, Chloe’s life is shattered, and all she can hope for is that the memory will fade like a bad dream. But secret truths are dangerous, and Chloe discovers that keeping things hidden causes more harm than good—especially when the nightmare is real and comes back for more.Chloe Preston has the perfect teenage life: great friends, a full social calendar, and the ideal boyfriend. But perfect never stays that way. One night, Chloe’s life is shattered, and all she can hope for is that the memory will fade like a bad dream. But secret truths are dangerous, and Chloe discovers that keeping things hidden causes more harm than good—especially when the nightmare is real and comes back for more. Will Chloe find the strength to face the truth, or will she remain a victim of her own fears? Insightful and compelling, author Kimberly Blackadar’s Nothing but Trouble after Midnight is an unprecedented battle between true love and ill-fated circumstance.

Paul must rescue a dog of mysterious, supernatural powers from an underground dog-fighting organization before the dog's wrath is unleashed in horrific, bloody ways.Paul Auxten, a former government operative attempting to live out the rest of his life as a bartender in a small Florida town, is approached by an unusual man about a job. On the surface, the job appears to be a simple, one-night rescue operation for a prized, black dog that has been stolen by an underground dog-fighting enthusiast. Paul learns, however, that the dog in question is not of this world. The animal escapes during the rescue and a supernatural bloodbath ensues. Together with Toma Pietruszka, his new employer, Paul finally tracks down and captures the dog, only to be visited by an unsettling character later that evening. This is the first book in a series of supernatural exploits starring Paul and Toma.

Jordan and Loxley were best friends who grew up together on a farm. Jordan was a sweet, gentle Rottweiler and Loxley was a goofy coonhound. This is the first in a series of books about Jordan and Loxley and their life’s adventures and lessons.Jordan and Loxley were best friends who grew up together on a farm. Jordan was a sweet, gentle Rottweiler and Loxley was a goofy coonhound. This is the first in a series of books about Jordan and Loxley and their life’s adventures and lessons. Thank you to my friend Jessica McRae, owner of Jordan and Loxley. Jessica was my inspiration for Ms. Jess and her husband, Billy, was my inspiration for Farmer Bill. Jessica is also the owner of the Walker Hound 3 Color’s All Riled Up, aka T-Rex. T-Rex was the AKC World Champion Treeing Walker Male at the 2014 AKC World Bench Show in South Carolina. T-Rex will be introduced as a character later in the book series.

Camden and Trinity have always dreamed of a better life for themselves. As orphans they long for the day that they can care for themselves. But as siblings they each have their own ideas on the matter. However when they find adventure landing in their lap they soon discover things are never quite like your fantasies.America has fallen. In its place: The United Society of Reason. After his mother is gunned down by USR Agents, prize fighter Ryan Kaspar, with the aid of his leftover trainer, joins a small rebel squad to exact revenge. John Paxton, ageing ex-Marine and leftover, leads the unit. He lives by the phrase "any means necessary" as his unit fights back in the hopes of inspiring the populace. They are hunted by the hot shot, up and coming Agent William Sullivan, who must battle his own inner demons in pursuit of justice. Filled with explosive action, political satire, and a hint of romance, REBELS & LIES is a thrill ride you don't want to miss!

Jonathan's book sold out in minutes, which was the last thing he'd wished for. He'd so wanted a photograph of himself surrounded by piles of his book and now all the evidence was gone. Then Janet came along and took over and convinced him that e-books were real books too and that all he had to do was to open the site were his book was listed and click on the cover to open it.Jonathan's book sold out in minutes, which was the last thing he'd wished for. The reason for his distress was that he'd wanted a photo of himself surrounded by piles of his book and now all the evidence was gone. The e-book copies he'd sold didn't seem real to him, until Janet took over as his agent, secretary and wife and convinced him that virtual books were real books. His agent had always managed everything for him previously and he hadn't shown him where to find his books on the internet, but now that Janet had shown him how to open up the site and click on the cover to admire it, he felt happy with an e-book.Janet had given him both the confidence to speak in public and to visualize what was happening in the virtual world with his books, so he owed most of his success to her. Then one day she told him he was on his own, as she wanted to write her own book. He panicked immediately and convinced himself he had writers block, -until he received her email that said, -Come on Johnny, you can do it.

What happens when a century-old ornament breaks one Christmas Eve, and its mysterious contents reveal a shocking, dark family secret? One young man's devastation learning about the horrible secret and his own unhappiness drives him to the end of his rope. But one visit to the local cemetery in order to battle his inner demons and confront his family's dark heritage will change his life forever.What happens when a century-old ornament breaks one Christmas Eve, and its mysterious contents reveal a shocking, dark family secret? Marcus Morgan hasn't been home for Christmas in years, and there's a reason, His devastation learning about the horrible family secret and his own unhappiness drives him to the end of his rope. But one visit to the local cemetery in order to battle his inner demons and confront his family's dark heritage will change his life forever.A gripping, supernatural holiday tale about finding life among the dead, and learning that what seems gone forever always comes home again.

Deep in the arctic wastes of the Long Night lies a Dwarven fortress called Firehorn. Its 2000 citizens have fought off the evil that dwells there for generations, and have even bested the war hungry Goblin empire to the south. But now something unspeakable has risen from the depths of the earth intent on tormenting those who have dared disturb its slumber...NOTE: This is a novella inspired by the fantasy computer game Dwarf Fortress.Beyond the taiga and deep into the arctic wastes of the Long Night lies a Dwarven fortress called Firehorn. Its 2000 hardy citizens have fought off the encroaching evil that dwells there for generations, and have even bested the war hungry Goblin empire to the south. But despite their prosperity, the fortress is rife with tension; a food shortage pits neighbor against neighbor, a vampire stalks the fortress at night preying on the weak, and worst of all, something unspeakable has risen from the depths of the earth intent on tormenting those who have dared disturb its slumber...

In this short story taking place during the events of Spider Circus, Lizzie and Maria go to the rodeo.For fans of 'Stand By Me' 'The Road to Terabithia' and 'All the Ugly and Wonderful Things' by Bryn Greenwood' comes a young adult story like no other.A teenage introvert struggles to fit into his new school when he is targeted by a menacing bully on his first day. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious and aloof, tomboy Sarah, she is the one who opens his eyes up to a whole new world filled with fun, adventure, romance and tragedy.The two misfits soon begin an unusual yet exciting friendship which will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Both confiding and helping each other to confront their inner most fears and demons - From the mystery of Sarah's Mother's disappearance and her domestic abuse issues of living in a broken home with her alcoholic, military, father, to dealing with Liam's school bullying issues.But how long can the summertime adventures last when young teenagers are forced to grow up fast in a brutal and unpredictable adult world, especially when an unforeseen tragedy is right around the corner.'Stand By Me meets The Road To Terabithia' Goodreads reviewer.'This is a SUMMER MUST READ because it has all the elements of a great summer yarn. Love, sadness, happiness and finally a coming of age story that will knock you off your feet.' - TeeKyleJacobson" adiaryofabookaddict.blogspot.co.uk'Sarah Smiles exists within a genre of stories that I'm rarely attracted to, but regardless, I was completely enchanted and won over by this coming of age story. The author has beautifully rendered the world of young teenagers living in a foreign land, with such insight and emotion, that I honestly felt touched' Amazon Review.

poems by Scott Laudatimore information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.comSpending the Holy Communion money is a memorable part of the Communion experience. Can you remember how you spent yours? Kathleen's Mum and Dad are taking Kathleen for a special day in town to pick up the items she has decided to buy. But, as you may know, Kathleen has two annoying little brothers. Kathleen's aunties have been left in charge of her little brothers, Tommy and Teddy, while she goes into town to spend her Holy Communion money. Unfortunately Auntie Dee and Auntie Di do not know much about children. When Tommy and Teddy are quiet the aunties do not realise that silence means trouble.

Chapter 2 : Rescue Hoppers After the shocking end of the races the night before Andee's neighbor, Nayaa, gives him a hard time. Later both end up turning a simple chore into an outright adventure revealing more secrets about our two adventurous protagonists, and their mysterious world, while Andee is once again confronted by that strange phantasm of a man. Is he real?Lightship Chronicles is a young adult adventure set on a mysterious world. Carpatia is a harsh desert land, but one with spectacular vistas and populated by two very different yet resilient people, the Carpati and the Bitani. Both believe in competing myths of their history. Myths of great ancient battles fought over by a clan of mysterious Sacred Warriors against magical Light-Fairies. Under the glowing warmth of their red-giant sun, it's easy for the Carpati to believe in their beautiful myths. They spend most of their long 36 hour days living a simple farming lifestyle in the Township built on the lower slopes of the mighty Table Mountain. The Bitani meanwhile rule over the Carpati from their futuristic city atop the massive pillar-like tabletop of a mountain, and have a very different, and quite mysterious perspective. For the Carpati the only respite from the drudgery of their simple days are the monthly lightship races. The hovering lightships speed at more than 700kph over a 600km course that runs up the sides of mesas, through the canyons of the Crags, over the 10m waves of the Great Salt sea, over the Long Straight, the Dunes, and through the Eastern Hills and its many giant Baobab threes. It's a spectacular race unlike anything else and the favorite pastime of Andee and his little brother Mykee. Both dream of being lightship pilots while watching the race from their favorite hangout, the 1000m high Outcrop overlooking The Crags. Join the adventure now, because this is growing into an epic tale years into the making. Visit LightshipChronicles.com for more in depth details of the race circuit, including images of the course, the outcrop, and the lightships.