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FROM LIKING TO LOVEIt was graying to the edge of dark upon one of the evenings towards the end of April, in the year 1688, when Walter Gordon, of Lochinvar in Galloway, and now for some time private in the Prince of Orange's Douglas regiment of dragoons, strode up the stairs of his cousin Will's lodging in the ancient Dutch city of Amersfort. The young man had come straight from duty at the palace, and his humor was not exactly gracious.But Wat Gordon could not long remain vexed in spirit in the presence of his cousin Will's wife, Maisie Lennox. Her still, sweet smile killed enmity, even as spring sunshine kills the bite of frost. The little, low-roofed Dutch room, panelled with oak, had its windows open towards the sun-setting, and there in the glow of the west two girls were sitting. At sight of them Walter Gordon stopped suddenly in the doorway as he came bursting in. He had been expecting to see but one—his cousin's young wife, into whose pretty ear of patientest sympathy he might pour his fretful boyish disappointments and much-baffled aspirations.Mistress Maisie Lennox, now for half a year Will Gordon of Earlstoun's wife (for by her maiden name she was still used to be called, and so she signed herself, since it had not yet become the custom for a women to take among her intimates the style of her husband's surname), sat on a high-backed chair by the oriel window. She had the kind of sunny hair which it is a pleasure to look upon, and the ripples of it made crisp tendrils about her brow. Her face underneath was already sweetening and gaining in reposefulness, with that look of matronhood which comes early to patient, gracious women, who would yet venture much for the man they love. And not once nor yet twice had Maisie Lennox dared all for those whom she loved—as has, indeed, elsewhere been told.CONTENTSForeword to the TaleFrom Liking to LoveWhy Kate Hated LochinvarThe Bull, the Calf, and the KillerThe Duel at the Inn of BrederodeHaxo the Bull InterferesThe Prince of OrangeMistress Maisie Lennox, DiplomatistThe Street of the ButcheryMy Lord of BarraThe Descent of AvernusThe Hearts of WomenThe Prison of AmersfortMy Lord of Barra's VowMaisie's Night QuestA Night of StormThe Breaking of the PrisonJack Scarlett Calls Himself a FoolA Perilous MeetingThe Battle of the DunesCaptain, My CaptainThe Good Ship Sea UnicornWise Jan PettigrewWise Jan Waxes WiserMadcap MehitabelTrue Love and PignutsA Boat in Sight at SuliscannaThe Tide-race of SuliscannaJohn Scarlett Comes AshoreWat's Isle of RefugeWat Swims the Water CavernBess Landsborough's CatechismThe Surrender of the BelovedAn Ancient Love AffairCaptor and CaptiveSkirting the BreakersPassage PerilousThe Isle of BlissMisfortunate ColinSatan Spies out ParadiseSerpent's EggsLove that Thinketh no EvilThe Fiery CrossColl o' the CowsGreat DundeeKilliekrankieThe Leaguer of DunkeldThe Golden HeartThe Master Comes HomeThe Curate of DalryLochinvar Keeps TrystThe Bride's Loving-cupCatch Them Who Can!Within the King's MercyEpilogue of SupererogationILLUSTRATIONSWAT'S HAND MOSTLY ON HIS SWEETHEART'S SHOULDER'I WILL TAKE MY OWN LOVE-TOKEN'SCARLETT THUNDERED ON THE PANELS WITH THE HILT OF HIS SWORDTHE GENTLEMAN INSTANTLY ATTACKED THEM FURIOUSLYTHE MAN CARRIED HER EASILY THROUGH THE SURFA COUPLE OF PISTOL-SHOTS RANG OUT LOUDLYTHE SELF-SATISFACTION FLICKERED OUT OF HIS FACETHEN THE SWIRLING TIDE-RACE TOOK HOLD OF HERA GIGANTIC HIGHLANDER WITH A NAKED CLAYMORE BY HIS SIDEWAT PUSHED OFF IN THE SMALLER BOATSTRIDING FORWARD FRANKLY AND GIVING A HAND TO EACHHE FELL INWARD AMONG THE WOUNDEDWITH HIS LOVE BETWEEN HIS ARMS

A hotel night auditor must withstand the horrors of Nyarlathotep.A hotel night auditor must withstand the demanding horrors of the ultimate bad guest: Nyarlathotep. The Black Pharaoh is well known for inducing madness in his victims, by any means necessary: prank-ordering pizzas, endless phone calls, and threats of bad online reviews are just the tip of the iceberg...

Young lovers in Old Havana. But the girl catches the eye of an older man.An old Cornish folktale tells of the knight Kaveran and his passionate love for the beautiful Kayna. When a modern young couple, who share these legendary names, meet and fall for each other, their romance seems to replay the old story... but hidden in the past is a sinister secret, which their overpowering desire threatens to expose, with deadly supernatural consequences.

Nicole, a small town Alabama girl, and her best friend Kat take a weekend trip to Panama City, Florida. Kat looking to have a good time and Nicole hoping to escape the pain of losing her mother for a little while. Little did Nicole know, the escape would awaken a ancient power that is hidden in her blood. A power that evil wants for its own and will do whatever it take to have it.Nicole, a small town Alabama girl, and her best friend Kat take a weekend trip to Panama City, Florida. Kat looking to have a good time and Nicole hoping to escape the pain of losing her mother for a little while. Little did Nicole know, the escape would awaken a ancient power that is hidden in her blood. A power that evil wants for its own and will do whatever it takes to have it.This short story is a look into best friends', Nicole and Kat, life before a centuries old grudge and Nicole's emerging powers rips them apart. A power that Nicole wants no part of as it brings her to her knees and forces her to walk away from her small town life and everyone she loves.

A Sharlie Short Story (A Triple Divide Prequel)Sharlie has a new baby sister, and now her dad is her very best friend. They read together, sled together, and, one day, have an unforgettable adventure.Five year old Sharlie has a new baby sister, Sissy. She doesn't think much of her, but Sharlie finds a new very best friend: her dad.They do everything together. They read together, play together, sled together.Then one day Sharlie takes her very first ride on the subway to go to the famous Haymarket in Boston with her dad. Together they have an unforgettable adventure.

Pamela is afraid of animals, but with the help of a zookeeper and a cute babyturtle, she overcomes her fear.

Following an heroic part in the second battle of Narvik, Captain Barr puts his marines, his ship and a collection of captured enemy vessels to such good use that their exploits come to the notice of the Prime Minister, Churchill sees how neatly Barr's tactics dovetail with his own fledgling strategy of ‘butcher and bolt' orders the new unit, to carry out clandestine missions along the enemy coast.Following an heroic part in the second battle of Narvik, Captain Barr puts his marines, his ship and a collection of captured enemy vessels to such good use that their exploits come to the notice of the Prime Minister,Churchill sees how neatly the unorthodox Captain Barr's tactics dovetail with his own fledgling strategy of ‘butcher and bolt’, which he sees as one of the few means by which a beleaguered Britain will be able to take the fight to the enemy. he orders the new unit, to carry out clandestine missions along the enemy coast. soon Barr’s small force evolves into an elite fighting unit, codenamed ‘Orca’, with its far reaching remit to harass the enemy held coast of Norway, it soon becomes a thorn in the side of Hitler’s Third Reich.

Set in beautiful tropical Australia’s dangerous era of pearl diving, tentacles of deceit spread like a black blanket. A violent storm is brewing, that will leave human devastation in its path, rippling into the present day. What dangers lie just beyond the forming black clouds? Laugh, cry and get angry, but don’t turn your back on the sky. Mahina will take you on a journey you won't forget.Mentored by a demon, a young impressionable boy becomes a man with a dark secret. Adventure. Murder. Intrigue. Passion. Desire. How many lives will be entangled in his web? Can he be stopped before he swallows up the beautiful and captivating Elizabeth? What will it take to reveal his secret? Just when you think you have it figured out, a new twist will send you scurrying for more clues.Set in beautiful tropical Australia’s dangerous era of pearl diving, the tentacles of deceit spread like a black blanket over the delightful and inspiring characters of Mahina. A violent storm is brewing, that will leave human devastation in its path, rippling into the present day. What dangers lie just beyond the forming black clouds? Laugh, cry and get angry, but don’t turn your back on the sky.Mahina will take you on a journey you won't forget.

Synopsis: Magick is banned in Thonn's world, outlawed after greedy and power-hungry wizards almost destroyed the entire planet. So imagine his surprise when he spies Eddie de Elder performing Magick spells!A 2500 word Fantasy/Comedy storySynopsis: Magick is banned in Thonn's world, outlawed after greedy and power-hungry wizards almost destroyed the entire planet. So imagine his surprise when he spies Eddie de Elder performing Magick spells!A 2500 word Fantasy/Comedy story--Towards the top of the hill, Thonn passed a wall marking the end of the olive trees. Here the land was untouched - a tangle of bushes, summer grasses and a number of plants with long spiky leaves; leaves which the Wise Elders used for medicinal purposes at village gatherings. Actually, they were leaves which the Wise Elders used pretty well all the time, and the so-called Elders were no longer Wise but Wide-Eyed and Vacant. Thonn had sidled into a downwind position once, and if the smoke was half as strong when inhaled, it was little wonder the Elders sat there gazing into space with rapt expressions on their faces.

Paul Manning, a grieving widower with three small children, turns to Leah Baker for help and comfort. When that comfort begins to grow into something else, Paul discovers that he wants more than a Stand-In Wife.

Impromptu Séance is the third short story in the “Odd Socks” series. A slightly bored group of girls have grown tired of telling “normal” campfire ghost stories and decided to pull back the veil, to call a ghost of their very own.There was a time when writing a short story was an art form. The novella reigned queen and “novels” were published in serial form. Books were expensive back then, but the printing of pamphlets was cheap enough to mass-produce. Many of our most beloved classic authors flourished under these circumstances.What was old is new again. Today, the ability to read in digital format is becoming ubiquitous. eReaders are more affordable and other devices such as smart phones are now commonly used as readers, too. However, books in eFormat are steadily becoming more expensive. Perhaps it is time to walk in the footsteps of the masters. Impromptu Séance is the third short story in the “Odd Socks” series. A slightly bored group of girls have grown tired of telling “normal” campfire ghost stories and decided to pull back the veil, to call a ghost of their very own.

by Jessica Arman: Imagine being stuck in school forever. Living there, working there, and eating every meal there. That’s what Taryn and every other kid from her town has to do. What they don’t know is that this so-called slave school is run by Taryn’s father. This secret will lead to heartbreak and despair. Freedom will be had, but not without a heavy cost.Imagine being stuck in school forever. Living there, working there, and eating every meal there. That’s what Taryn and every other kid from her town has to do. What they don’t know is that this so-called slave school is run by Taryn’s father. This secret will lead to heartbreak and despair. Freedom will be had, but not without a heavy cost.

Three dark, fast tales, each with a hallucinatory twist: In the Worst Possible Moment a couple chooses to air personal problems whilst staving off destruction at the hands of an unseen malevolence. Hardboiled detectives witness – and must commit – unspeakable horrors in Down Deep. And, finally, Underneath: a serious of torturous tableaux and surreal encounters breaks down a man in a hurry.Three dark, fast tales, each with a hallucinatory twist: In the Worst Possible Moment a couple chooses to air personal problems whilst staving off destruction at the hands of an unseen malevolence. Hardboiled detectives witness – and must commit – unspeakable horrors in Down Deep. And, finally, Underneath: a serious of torturous tableaux and surreal encounters breaks down a man in a hurry. Three nightmarish visions, at no cost to you!

The Brain Virus is a short book that explains how humans became infected by a simple idea that changed what we value, thus, transformed how our brains process information. Our resulting unhappiness has us seeking self-help through books and therapy. But we aren’t the problem. The problem is modern cultures based on values inspired by the brain virus—cultures that we don’t emotionally understand.The Brain Virus—What Our Brains don’t want Us to Know, is a short book that proposes that the human race has been infected by a “brain virus,” and rendered ineffective, just as computers are when infected by a computer virus. Humans are not emotionally equipped to be happy when we can’t be true to ourselves, yet that is the cultural circumstance our infected brains have inflicted upon us. We spend our lives trying to get right with life, by searching for happiness in religious beliefs, social and economic status, self-help teachings, meditation, and countless other things. Despite our efforts, things never quite feel right. The problem is, we are born to be expressions of life, not of the modern human cultures we live in. So, how could life possibly feel right, when subject to cultures based on values that are an affront to life? Our infection has gone unnoticed, since it began affecting human brains 10 to 20 thousand years ago—for two reasons. First, no one could have imagined, until the computer era, how intelligence can be rendered dysfunctional buy a simple bit of code—or, in the case of the human brain, a simple idea. Secondly, by the time we became aware that such infections can occur, human brains were universally infected, making the attitudes and sensibilities displayed by infected brains seem normal. There’s no antivirus program for the human brain, nor is there likely ever to be. Disinfection is a matter of comprehension, not of intent. Recovery requires that we first comprehend how our brains became infected—that is, how a simple idea transformed what humans value, and thereby radically changed how our brains process information. With that comprehension, disinfection is a matter for each subconscious mind, in its own time, seeing through the illusion that sustains the virus. This won’t be easy. Unfortunately, infected brains love the brain virus for the same reason addicts love an addiction—because of how it makes us feel. Indeed, when under its influence, we love the brain virus more than we love ourselves, the people around us, or the habitat that sustains us. Only uninfected brains value interdependent relationships above wealth and privilege. Seeing through the illusion that grounds the infection is the perquisite, if we are ever again to know the love for one another that is essential to our happiness, and to our species’ eventual survival.

This book contains four short stories and excerpts from a novel. The theme central to each story is the transition from childhood to adulthood. Each of the short stories, with nostalgic undertones, juxtaposes the innocence of childhood with the challenging emotions and attitudes that sometimes overcome grown-ups.Each of these short stories, with nostalgic undertones, juxtaposes the innocence of childhood with the challenging emotions and attitudes that sometimes overcome grown-ups after life has chipped away at their views, their hopes and their expectations. In Beyond the Periphery, an intelligent, socially conscious, affluent college kid struggles to confront his fear of someone who is different from him. As he attempts to meet this challenge, he encounters a lesson in life from an unlikely source. When Angels Speak is the story of a middle-aged man who is set in his ways and whose social encounter with two little boys leads him to a new perspective on his life. In A Gift From Grandma, an adolescent’s imminent coming of age is shaped by his ambivalent feelings towards his grandmother. The Guardian Angel is the story of a troubled teenager and the events that conspire to bring new meaning to his life. The book ends with a preview of the novel In the Twilight of the Moon.