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Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) was an influential feminist author. This short story, "If I Were a Man" reveals the subconscious thoughts of Mollie Mathewson, a young woman who yearns to become a man. Then suddenly she becomes her husband, Gerald, and experiences various strange and different perspectives.

Rose Trewin is running from her past. She would run from her magic too, if she could, but her ability to move through shadows like a wraith isn’t going anywhere. She hopes for a simple life, forgotten and unknown. When a promise to take a message to the king turns deadly, Rose must decide what matters more: Disappearing into the night or the fate of her country. She soon finds herself at the center of a conspiracy and political intrigue. Relying on her skills as a spy, Rose must seek out the center of the plot.

Audrey can see things others can't. Being a psychic in a small town is bad enough, but when bodies are discovered, it's hard to look the other way. Especially since Audrey has seen the man responsible. As she begins to uncover truths about not only herself but those around her, as well as the killer, she is taken down a dangerous path.

After years of hard work, Kathleen (Kat) Cutter has been offered her dream job. Only one thing is holding her back - she just found out that she's pregnant. Kat suddenly finds herself torn between choosing her dream job, or fulfilling her husband Jasper's dream of becoming a father. When Jasper is found dead, and she loses the baby under mysterious circumstances…Kat has nothing to live for, until she finds a crayon-written contract between Jasper and herself, which reminds her of a promise.

"The Constitutional Rights of the Women of the United States" is an address by Isabella Beecher Hooker delivered at the International Council of Women on March 30, 1883. Isabella believed that laws to protect the rights of women had to be enacted and that the right to vote was not sufficient.

Matilda Joslyn Gage was an American suffragette, human rights activist, author, and icon. In 1890, she formed the Woman’s National Liberal Union, and at its founding convention, Gage delivered the speech "Dangers of the Hour". In this ardent and extensive address, Gage touches upon many of the goals she herself and the union aim for and the rights to which they believe all are entitled. Beyond equal rights for women, these also include religious freedom and equal rights for ethnic minorities.