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I learned very young that love had the power to destroy us, and vowed never to lose myself to love another. I escaped Texas, and broke his heart to save myself. Five years later, my dreams shattered, and I’m on a bus back to the place I never wanted to be in. But, sometimes, the thing you’re most scared of has the power to save you in the end.

In the New England beach town of Stony Point, everyone is waiting for something. Or someone. They're waiting for an answer. Waiting for something to believe in. Waiting for the right time. Waiting for a friend. Some are waiting to come home. Others are waiting to make a move. Then, there's that shabby coastal table at twilight, awaiting a secret dinner guest. And The Seaside Saga continues.

Tamara Jensen is broken inside and out. On the run from an abusive father and a dangerous ex, the distressed transient is stranded in a small Washington town off of Highway 99. Though she finds a last-chance job at the local diner, a date with a customer leaves her abandoned bearing a hole in her memory…and a baby growing inside of her. Joe Phillips, the diner’s short-order cook, is rugged, handsome, sweet, and determined to push past Tamara’s walls. Tamara finds comfort in his friendship as she struggles with a past that haunts her, and a darkness she cannot shake.

Maybe it is me haunting this place now.

As a child, Sarom gains the gift of seeing the future after chancing upon a UFO in the sky, a ship of the ancient star Guardians. But no one takes him seriously. What good is it to be able to see the problems that will happen in the future, if no one is willing to take action? With the support of the Guardians, he grows to be recognized as a true prophet. And although they have successfully evacuated his planet to the space colony, they must now face self-destruction, brought about by an internal war among its inhabitants. This time, the guardians will not help them.

In the distant future, Colin Kinison, a brash, young, and arrogant pilot, is thrust into the middle of an impending galactic war after his ship is suddenly attacked while investigating an unusual anomaly at the edge of known space. Arriving back on the planet housing the Galactic Council, Colin attempts to explain the impending threat. But he is met with a much more diabolical plot.

Darius Hunter lives in a world where vampires live among us. Young vampires like Darius are kept on a government-mandated medication that prevents them from becoming fully undead until they’re 18. He’s smart, sensitive, and all too human - a struggling outsider just trying to fit in. Darius’ “cool uncle”, Jack, a vampire, introduces him to Blood Orange Soda, which can speed Darius’ maturation into full vampire state, but it can’t guarantee that he’ll win the love of Angel Martin or successfully face up to his bully. It also doesn’t make him immune to heartbreak.

It has been three years since Elvira "Ellie" Ryder was betrayed by her ex-boyfriend Cor, which caused the destruction of her people by invaders from a different Zone. Now she will do anything to find him and make him pay.

Troy, prince of Aegea, must choose between honor and dishonor in this thought-provoking coming-of-age tale. Discover the power of friendship, life after loss, and finding your voice.

After a family altercation sent Holden Thomas out the door, he vowed to never return to his family's lakeside home, Bluebird Ridge. However, when the sudden death of his sister brings him back again, he learns that the house he once loved and cherished is now his. Bluebird Ridge isn't a palace by any means, but it is the cornerstone of its little lakeside resort community. Meanwhile, at his sister's funeral, he ends up meeting a mysterious and rugged handyman named James, who might just be the answer to his prayers. However, Holden has a sneaking suspicion they may have met before.

Hold on. This wasn't how I envisioned this would be. I mean, in the movies the music is right, the girl is patiently anticipating the love, and the guy is mentally psyching himself up for what is supposed to be the most life-altering, man-producing moment of his life. But that did not happen. Not even close. The stupid cassette tape was skipping, so Baby Face's "I only think of you" came out as "I only tink on you". Really romantic song, eh? I only fart on you on two occasions...just great.

Kelly and Becky Griffin can’t seem to keep their hands off each other — which would be fine if they weren’t divorced. Every few months, looking for "closure", they fall into bed together. To keep his mind off of Becky and his foundering acting career, Kelly heads to Turtle Island, Georgia, to be a contestant in the Yummy Santa contest. But when Becky shows up, winning the title is suddenly the last the thing on his mind. Will these two finally get the closure they need, or will their reunion spark a second chance at first love?

Twenty-two year old Jake Costley spends his nights stalking the cold dark alleyways around Central Park, chasing ghosts after the traumatic kidnapping of his older sister, Imani. However, his world is shattered by an ear-piercing scream from the dark heart of the park. Sent down a new path of power and notoriety, Jake soon finds himself trying to escape the concrete jungle, and an internal battle begins to rage, which threatens to tear him apart.

One hundred sixty-five epic poems and six flash fiction stories comprise this poetry audiobook celebrating masculinity through the birth, life, and death of a Modern Gentleman (mod-gent). Potential listeners - don't be alarmed! Only the very best of man's heroic successes and damned failures live on these sections! This experience is divided into six sections of a man's life: Infancy, boyhood, teenager, manhood, parenthood, and the elderly years. This audiobook is an objective, visceral journey of life through the eyes of a middle-class, down-to-Earth, regular Modern Gentleman.

Dretlon Valley has been conquered, but now the city of Maldra has caught wind of a new threat stirring in Southern Elabrium. Rumors tell of not just adepts being possessed by the dreaded wraiths, but essentia, the common people, are turning against one another. Behaviour that was once only characteristic of necrom is revealing itself in them, too. Has the world gone wrong? Have the laws of elemental magic broken, or is there something more?

Raise a glass, and sample what's been cooked up in this A Crock of Sundries, Volume One. A pinch of family traditions. A dash of the teenage years. Toss in a few alcohol-infused musings. Top it off with a bit of cheeky satire, and some pensive prose and poetry for a fun literary romp through genres. This single-author, multi-genre anthology by Timothy R. Baldwin is sure to have a bit of something for everyone. So kick back in your favorite reading spot, pour yourself a drink, and settle in for an evening of diverse entertainment.

Four tales of horror, four pathways to take. Which is the right pathway to follow? Beware of the pathways we take, for no one truly knows where the path will take you. Humanity is the artist of life and death. With just a twist of its hand beauty beyond beauty. The mighty grip of the other hand destroys all that you will ever love.

Henry is a squirrel about to set off on a grand adventure when he meets young puppy Austin. Poor Austin is an orphan with an injured leg, but Henry mends his injuries and tells him about his important mission. Henry travels in search of the legendary Golden Heart that once belonged to the Zakony tribe but was lost hundreds of years ago. He invites Austin to go along on his journey. If they find the Golden Heart, surely they’ll find fame and fortune. They use a special map with mysterious clues to follow the path, but along the way get distracted by people in need.

His bride is killed. His people are being wiped out by an enemy from the north. Bright Dance chooses to bind with an ancient horror to seek revenge for his love and a future for his people. In order to save them, Bright Dance must attach himself to Night Warrior, an ancient demon with a bloodlust that creates death wherever Bright Dance goes.

A young man with special powers is forced to retire from a life of violent crime and escape from New York City at the age of 18. He gets his life together and becomes a respected physician. Thirty years later, he is afflicted with a mysterious illness silently sweeping across the globe. While desperately struggling to find redemption and a cure, he learns that violent associates from his past and federal law enforcement agents are still relentlessly in pursuit.