Birthing the Lucifer star

      donna bartley
     Birthing the Lucifer star

A point in the infinite Universe will send out 2 other points from itself fromboth sides, and these 2 points will meet again at their point of origin, this isthe beginning of movement. The initial point is female, (Potential) . Potentialis presented as the womb. The 2 emitted points are also female, as they travel alongthe infinite creating eternity.Edar Moncrief: sorcerer and scholar extraordinaire. To the outside world, he is a peddler of love potions and wart remover – after all, one has to make a living. Behind closed doors, he is a dangerous and powerful sorcerer specializing in the laws and function of the mysterious energy known as manna.When he trips over a body in the streets of Elenia, he discovers that the corpse belongs to none other than an Arbiter, the mysterious wielders of the crystal swords rarely seen in his part of the world. The loss of life is his gain, though, when he finds the opportunity to examine the most precious and rare artifact in the world: the Arbiter’s heartblade.To his misfortune, that same opportunity brings him face-to-face with the spectre of death. Another Arbiter, D’Arden Tal, has found him, and believes he is responsible for the killing. Edar’s only hope is to find and catch a murderer in the streets of the most decadent and deadly city in the Old Kingdoms, before Tal declares him responsible and kills him instead…From the author of Elegy and The Corpse King comes this brand new novelette set in the dark fantasy world called Eisengoth, where dark and terrible things fill the night, and only the Arbiters possess the power to drive back the horrors that threaten to consume the world.

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    Neckbeard Vampire: Nightbeard Rising

      David Morgan
     Neckbeard Vampire: Nightbeard Rising

Short, fat, and gifted with a euphorically high libido, Paxton’s life is an affront to God...until he meets Dasha, the Japanese exchange student who genuinely seems to like him! So what if she floats through the hallways and only comes out in the dark, right?But can the guild save Paxton from the friendzone before the town is completely overrun with mouth-breathing creatures of the night?Short, fat, and gifted with a euphorically high libido, Paxton’s very existence is an affront to God and the other students of Rayhollow High…that is until he meets Dasha, the stunning Japanese exchange student who not only meets each of his disproportionately high standards for a partner, but also genuinely seems to like him! So what if she floats through the hallways and only comes out in the dark, you can’t judge a girl by the size of her canines…can you?But as zit-riddled neckbeards overrun the town in startling numbers and Paxton falls deeper into the friend zone, his best friend Chad calls on the help of loyal friends, Renaissance Faire aficionados, and a tall, mysterious stranger who wears a fedora and wields the sword of the Samurai. With a little help from The Red Pill, this euphoric guild embarks on a five point adventure to woo this waifu into submission…hentai style! But when Furry betrayal reaches their ranks, the guild starts to unravel and only the Gentlest of Sirs can deliver salvation…

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    The Porters

      Erin Gonzalez
     The Porters

Meoldy Grayson as lived a semi-normal life until the day she's cheated on. So she leaves her life only to discover Ryne Owens, the leader of something bigger than them both. As Melody learns the extent of her powers, she faces twists and turns she never thought she could manage. Can she learn who she really is and save the other porters?Short Stories of Madness. In Terror, moms were no longer carrying babies in their expensive strollers, they were hauling monsters. And the rest of the citizens were probably too sick and deteriorated to figure out the tragedy ahead. A state of emergency would have been ideal under such circumstances, but government officials were intoxicated by the mayhem and unable to find consensus for the next move―so, they did nothing. It was one of the most sophisticated operations of techno terrorism to date. Fundamentalism was dead; the trend was a new science of people decimation without weapons. Nebbia was the brainchild of a young British banker and part time physicist, who recruited a quorum of well-fed scientists to set up shop in the capital of the south and carry the annihilation. Why did they end up here in the first place? Disease control is a big business, and a big responsibility. It requires a tremendous amount of money, skills, and state of the art facilities. An adequate hub maybe? Sure, PDK was just the perfect stead, and here in the capital of the south, was where it all began. In Signorina, Greta is a kidnapper, she's ruthless, she has no identity, and she's terribly good at writing computer code. Her plan is smart and undetectable. Just follow her on Twitter and you will disappear within 72 hours. The only caveat: the code needs to be embedded to be effective. She finds the man who can help her, but when the whole thing starts to smell bad, she has to go back to the drawing board and confront the same man who is now unwilling to be part of the imbroglio. In Faceless, a panhandler, an alcoholic mother, a lawyer behind the wheel of a bucket truck, a state trooper who despises women, a presidential candidate fond on social media, a coroner with a new set of scalpels, and a star maker with the latest technology are all together in a mosaic, or better an orgy of life stories taped and narrated by the author himself. In Manstat, a man is bored with the conventions of life, and was committed to create the ultimate companion, Manstat. He hired the best man in the business. He paid him a small fortune. He gave him carte blanche and praised the creation of such a marvel. Nothing will ever come close. Manstat was finally in his hands, but he was warned: use it wisely, or it shall work against you. What was he going to do with such a dangerous gadget?

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    Gods and Heroes

      Eric Feka
     Gods and Heroes

The Mad God Monos, who insists people eat meat only on Wednesdays and have relations only during the full moon, had mustered an army and was poised to invade Helvenica.The people of Helvenica needed a hero, a brave warrior to defend their right to eat meat and relate whenever they pleased. What they got was Fotio, a reluctant hero with a bad attitude towards religion and a tendency to daydream.The Mad God Monos, who insists that his worshipers eat meat only on Wednesdays and have, um, relations only during the full moon, had mustered an army and was poised to invade Helvenica. He was determined to drive the old Gods into the spiritual wilderness and establish himself as the One God.The people of Helvenica needed a hero, a brave warrior to stand up to the usurper and defend their right to eat meat every day and relate whenever they pleased. What they got was Fotio, a reluctant hero with a bad attitude towards religion and a tendency to daydream.

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    Warped Destinies: Tales of Terrara Vikos #4

      Christine McDonnell
     Warped Destinies: Tales of Terrara Vikos #4

After a heated argument with his father, Lucian gets pulled into an organization that has connections to the Seeker, Lucian's destined enemy. Determined to save the innocents that had been brought unwillingly into this mission, Lucian will need to utilize his Realm Leader lessons and embrace his inner Protektor in order to save those he loves.Account #4- Trials of Terrara Vikos prequel seriesIt has been a good few years since Lucian had learned that he was the Protektor, one of the members of the foretelling known as the Profecia. After an argument with his father, he storms off. This escape soon turns even more sour, when Lucian gets dragged into an organization known as MonReneix. Sensing the evil Seeker's energy nearby and seeing the poor depressed children being held captive, Lucian makes his decision to stay there, undercover, and try to learn more about this organization.However, when the leader sets his eyes on 'recruiting' Kimberly, the love of Lucian's young life, he must learn to embrace the Protektor within and send the Seeker a message:You mess with my life, and you will pay.Account #4 of the Tales of Terrara Vikos story saga.Prior stories in this saga:Cross of Faith (#1)Trees in the Storm (#2)Blood on a Broken Hand (#3)

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    Almost Midnight

      C. C. Hunter
     Almost Midnight

Novella Collection A vampire and a werewolf who never fit in. A witch whose spells don't always work as planned. And a mysterious new guy who's hiding something. Together they will discover who they're meant to be... Hidden from the human world, Shadow Falls is a secret camp for teens with supernatural powers. But for four very different teens, it's much more than just a camp-it's where their destinies will unfold. Independent and strong-willed Della Tsang didn't believe in vampires...until she became one. Chase Tallman is the newest member of Shadow Falls, but what made him into the sexy, mysterious vampire he is today? And what led him to Della Tsang? For Miranda Kane, magic has always been something she's struggled with-until she finally has a chance to prove herself a witch to be reckoned with. And for Fredericka Lakota, the one guy who challenges her the most will lead her to the life she's always wanted.

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    Curious Warnings: The Great Ghost Stories of M.R. James

      M. R. James
     Curious Warnings: The Great Ghost Stories of M.R. James

Montague Rhodes James - M. R. James - was an English academic and provost of King's College and Eton. He started writing ghost stories to entertain his friends... one hundred and fifty years after his birth he is now revered as the father of the modern English ghost story. This gorgeous hardback contains all thirty-five of M.R. James's highly acclaimed ghost stories, including the classics: 'Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' and 'Canon Alberic's Scrapbook'. As well as a foreword by Clark Ashton Smith and an extended Afterword by Stephen Jones the book is gloriously illustrated by award-winning artist Les Edwards.

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    Physik

      Angie Sage
     Physik

The third book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.New York Times Bestselling Series“Few fans of the best-selling Septimus Heap series will be disappointed.” —ALA Booklist“Readers will be indubitably hooked—worrying, laughing, and gasping over the nonstop adventures of this engaging troupe.” —VOYA (Starred Review)When Silas Heap unSeals a forgotten room in the Palace, he releases the ghost of a Queen who lived five hundred years earlier. Queen Etheldredda is as awful in death as she was in life, and she's still up to no good. Her diabolical plan to give herself everlasting life requires Jenna's compliance, Septimus's disappearance, and the talents of her son, Marcellus Pye, a famous Alchemist and Physician. And if Queen Etheldredda's plot involves Jenna and Septimus, then it will surely involve Nicko, Alther Mella, Marcia Overstrand, Beetle, Stanley, Sarah, Silas, Spit Fyre, Aunt Zelda, and all of the other wacky, wonderful characters that made Magyk and Flyte so memorable.With heart-stopping action and a dash of humor, Angie Sage continues the fantastical journey of Septimus Heap.

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    Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang

      Katie MacAlister
     Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang

For a woman married to the vampire of her nightmares, the honeymoon’s over—and reality bites… Pia’s dream of being married has come true. But her husband is straight out of her nightmares. Pia Thomason is torn between two Dark Ones and feeling like a fool, considering she doesn’t know where either of them are. Alec was no doubt broken-hearted over finding out that Pia was mated to his best friend, Kristoff. And hubby Kristoff believes she has ties to the group trying to destroy his people. So Pia goes back to her humdrum Seattle life determined to forget about Kristoff—but fate has other plans. With Alec missing, something truly evil threatening her ghostly charges, and the vampire community hunting both Kristoff and her for crimes they didn’t commit, Pia realizes that if they’re going to be shackled together for better or worse, she may as well start to enjoy it…

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    Undead Sublet

      Molly Harper
     Undead Sublet

by Molly Harper , Sophie Eastlake (Narrator) In "Undead Sublet" by Molly Harper, executive chef Tess Maitland is banned from her five-star kitchen in Chicago to recover from "exhaustion". Choosing a random rental house in Half-Moon Hollow to spend time in, she's unaware that the house comes with a strange man. Even though Sam Masden's ex-wife has rented the house out from under him, the divorce settlement allows him access to it for another ninety days. With Tess unable to go anywhere else, and Sam unwilling, a war of epic proportions is declared - and romantic sparks and heavy pots fly.

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    Defiance Rising

      Amy Miles
     Defiance Rising

Illyria has never known a life without the Rebellion.Instinct.Survival.Nothing else matters…until she ventures out into unknown territory and is faced with an enemy that proves even more fierce and determined than she ever thought. Bastien is infuriating, dangerous and annoyingly gorgeous. Eamon is familiar, comforting and turning into a man before her eyes. Both want her heart...but she is*** NA/YA crossover novel. Suitable for early teen to adult***“Now that is a beautiful sight.”I whip around, instantly covering myself with my arms. “What are you doing here?” I scream. “Get out!”“Aw, don’t tell me you’re a shy one. I didn’t peg you for that.” Bastien grins as he throws his leg over a rock and settles in for what appears to be an annoyingly lengthy time.Using one arm, I swim as quickly as I can away from the center of the pool and head straight for the rocks. Bastien seems completely unphazed by my rising fury and he grins down at me. He does however reach out to retrieve my dagger from the pile of clothes he’s perched beside. “Have you no decency?” I growl through chattering teeth. If I don’t get out soon I’ll risk hypothermia, but there’s no way I’m going to give Bastien the satisfaction of seeing me naked.Twirling the dagger in his hand, he appears to contemplate my question. “I suppose this might seem a bit forward of me, but I thought you might like to know it’s time to go.”“Fine. Message received. Leave now!”He leans over the edge, peering down at me. “And miss all the fun? I think not.”Illyria has never known a life without the Rebellion.Instinct.Survival.Nothing else matters…until she ventures out into unknown territory and is faced with an enemy that proves even more fierce and determined than she ever thought. Bastien is infuriating, dangerous and annoyingly gorgeous. Eamon is familiar, comforting and turning into a man before her eyes. Both want her heart...but she is torn between duty and desire. When her choice affects all of mankind, how can she allow herself to be selfish?There is a power within her that can change everyone’s fate…but she underestimated the most potent force on Earth—love. Illyria must discover if she has the strength to sacrifice her heart to save mankind.

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    Markan Sword

      Nicholas A. Rose
     Markan Sword

The throne is finally in Marcus Vintner's grasp, but enemies unite to keep him from his lifelong ambition.Verdin and Balnus are in Turivkan, where boys a certain age disappear and resentment against the prefect's rule builds towards revolution. Verdin must gain the rebels' friendship and alliance to further his own ambitions...General Kelanus is in Eldova, surrounded by enemy soldiers, and determined to prove Hingast a fraud. But does hate prevent the general from using his better judgment?Increasingly desperate to hand the throne to its rightful occupant, Zenepha knows that Marka's Senate is unwilling to accept Marcus Vintner as their emperor. And an old enemy Zenepha believed defeated has again confidently asserted his claim to the throne...An Ilvenworld novel of 160 thousand words, Markan Sword completes the Markan Empire trilogy.

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    Seeker (Companion Book)

      Taryn Browning
     Seeker (Companion Book)

This book includes bonus material for the Seeker Series: Dark Beauty, Dark Seeker & Dark Return. With never seen before material, it's a great companion to the series. An in-depth look into the Seeker Series through: Character Interviews, Deleted Scenes, Sneak Peeks, Author Interviews, and more...This book includes bonus material for the Seeker Series: Dark Beauty, Dark Seeker & Dark Return. With never seen before material, it's a great companion to the series. An in-depth look into the Seeker Series through: Character Interviews, Deleted Scenes, Sneak Peeks, Author Interviews, and more...“Get ready for a new breed of vampire slayers! Browning has created an intriguing world that promises many interesting surprises to come. A terrific start to a new urban fantasy.” —Artist Arthur, author of The Mystyx Novels"YA fans of fresh, edgy urban fantasy are going to love Dark Seeker. Taryn Browning is a rising star. This is one author you'll want to keep your eye on as she shoots straight to the top of the charts!" —Kari Lee Townsend, National Best Selling Author of The Samantha Granger Experiment & The Fortune Teller Mysteries"Taryn Browning is a master writer. DARK SEEKER is thrilling and beautiful, and follows only one trend: good story-telling." —Brent Taylor, The Naughty Book Kitties"Dark Seeker is an original and action-packed adventure that will leave you kicking and screaming for the next installment! With endearing characters, a breathtaking romance, fabulous world-building and a spectacular storyline, Dark Seeker will surely impress readers!" --Shirley, Shiirleyy's Bookshelf"Taryn Browning’s debut novel is a stunning addition to any paranormal romance lover’s library." --Tiffany, For Those About to Read"This is a wicked tale! It's original and flows really well. There is great action, mystery, and Romance*yes I ment to capitalize that*. Everything works so well together. Well thought out and you don't have to make yourself believe any of it as your reading ... you just do. Get this AMAZING story NOW!" --Heather, SupaGurl Books

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    Ravensdaughter's Tale

      Margaret R Taylor
     Ravensdaughter's Tale

A feral child runs wild in the rooftops of a castle, awaiting the day the fairies will come take her away.Ravensdaughter hates the humans of the castle. They stink and they have stupid rounded ears while her ears are pointy. Ravensdaughter is fairy-born, a changeling. She knows that one day when her magic grows in the fairies will come to take her home. In the meanwhile, though, a human girl named Beth is trying to make friends with her...

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    Envy: The Flight of the King (PROMO)

      Miller Publishing Limited
     Envy: The Flight of the King (PROMO)

Prince Zechaire Oren Bourbon is envied - caught in a family intrigue spanning the larger part of the century, in which banishment and bitter heart breaks mar the lives of the nobility.The rules that once held Sardonem together will now aid in tearing it apart. With enemies at the gates and powerful enemies within, what will the Prince do to stop the siege of his crown?Prince Zechaire Oren Bourbon is envied - caught in a family intrigue spanning the larger part of the century, in which banishment and bitter heart breaks mar the lives of the nobility.The rules that once held Sardonem together will now aid in tearing it apart. With enemies at the gates and powerful enemies within, what will the Prince do to stop the siege of his crown? The Flight of the King is the first installment in the Envy Trilogy; a part of The Cardinal Sins Series.***Wolf and the Lamb A WOLF, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf’s right to eat him. He thus addressed him: “Sirrah, last year you grossly insulted me.” “Indeed,” bleated the Lamb in a mournful tone of voice, “I was not then born.” Then said the Wolf, “You feed in my pasture.” “No, good sir,” replied the Lamb, “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.” “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water, for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.” Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless, even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.Translated by George Fyler Townsend. Aesop's Fables (p. 15). Amazon Digital Services, Inc..

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