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We all know what comes next. The parent holds the milk away expecting a verbal response from the toddler. First there's the stare-off, then the classic reach and whine, ending with the baby howling at the injustice of being asked to speak. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a baby looks at the bottle of milk and Mom hands it to them to which Dad says,

It was a blow to Persephone “Percy” Blake’s vanity to discover that she’d somehow become a spinster aunt. It’s certainly not what she set out to be. She had just been working away in her father’s library, cataloging historical documents. Then one day she looked up to find that 10 years had passed and she was firmly on the shelf. Now, with the recent passing of her father, the country estate and the library are long gone.

My name is Sarah Dearly, and I’m having a week from hell—literally. My blind date bit me and turned me into a vampire, and now I’m being chased all over the city by vampire hunters who want to introduce me to their wooden stakes.

When an old acquaintance asks Lord Sebastian Strong to look into the strange goings on at a remote family property, he agrees, naturally...for a price. After all, as a younger son, he has to make his own way in the world. If that means convincing a gaggle of spinsters in the throes of senility that their ancestral home isn’t haunted, he’s game for it. But when he arrives at Evenwold Manor, the woman who greets him looks like no spinster he’s ever encountered.

Aurora Sefton, Lady Sheffield, has been a widow for almost as long as she was a wife. Of the two states, widowhood has always been much preferred. She lives independently, enjoying her freedom, her wealth, and her occasional lovers. Then she's asked for a favor from an old friend...to take the unexpected heir to a dukedom that had very nearly gone extinct and turn this rough laborer into a gentleman. But Gavin Barreton, the Duke of Westerhaven, is much more than she ever bargained for.

In the harsh Northern Waste where human life is worth little, ice trucker Raina Bowen has learned to keep her eyes open and her knife close at hand. She's spent her life on the run, one step ahead of the megalomaniac who hunts her.

Miss Olivia Dunne was the darling of society, until a thwarted abduction and elopement scheme by an unscrupulous man left her reputation in tatters. But having moved from paragon to pariah, Olivia realizes that there is no reason for her to continue abiding by society’s mandates. In fact, she decides to embrace her scandalous nature and do the very thing she’s been accused of...take a lover. The man she’s chosen is one she’s secretly loved for years, but she’ll need to employ the aid of an unlikely ally to carry it off.

Former vampire hunter Michael Quinn’s life became a nightmare the moment he was turned into a vampire. His only hope is a long-lost magical artifact that, once every millennium, will grant its power to its possessor. Fortunately for Quinn, he has a map that will lead him right to it. All he needs to do is find the treasure, and—boom—he can be human again. Problem solved. Seems simple enough, right?

Hanthalah (may Allah be pleased with him) felt torn between faith and daily life. When he was with the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), reminders of Jannah and Jahannam filled his heart with conviction, as if he could see them. But away from the Prophet, life’s distractions dimmed that clarity. Fearing hypocrisy, Hanthalah sought the Prophet’s guidance, only to learn a profound truth: faith and worldly responsibilities must coexist in balance. Discover the wisdom in this heartfelt story about maintaining spiritual focus while navigating life’s demands.

While on patrol, Abdullah ibn Muhammad encountered a man without hands or legs, barely able to see or hear, yet continually praising Allah. Intrigued, Abdullah asked what blessings he was so thankful for. The man replied that despite his hardships, he was deeply grateful for the gift of his tongue, with which he could praise his Lord. In need of help, he then requested Abdullah to find his young son, who used to care for him. Abdullah soon discovered the boy had been taken by a wild beast.

One peaceful night, Usayd ibn Hudayr (may Allah be pleased with him) was deeply immersed in reciting Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) with his horse beside him. Suddenly, the horse became frightened, interrupting Usayd’s heartfelt recitation. Concerned for his son, Yahya, who was nearby, Usayd paused to check on him, glancing up at the sky. What he saw was astonishing—a canopy of light that seemed to rise and disappear.

In the battle of Dhat Ar-Riqa, an Ansari companion of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) demonstrated incredible devotion and patience. While standing guard with a fellow companion, he was repeatedly struck by arrows from an enemy who had sworn to kill a Muslim. Despite the pain, he continued his prayer, not wanting to interrupt his recitation of the Qur’an. When he finished, he woke his companion, who was shocked by his injuries. The Ansari explained that he was so focused on completing his recitation that he didn’t want to stop until he finished.

A man discovers a horse and offers to buy it. But as he looks closer, he realizes the horse is worth far more than the asking price. What follows is a heartfelt journey of honesty, fairness, and sincerity, as the buyer continues to increase his offer, ensuring the seller gets the horse's true value. Inspired by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), this story beautifully illustrates the importance of integrity and treating others with justice in every transaction.

A man from the desert follows the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in hopes of being martyred for Allah’s sake. After receiving a share of the spoils from a battle, he tells the Prophet that his true wish is to die in battle and enter Jannah. The Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) assures him that if he is truthful, Allah will fulfil his wish. Soon after, the man is struck by an arrow in the exact spot he had pointed to, and the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prays for him, witnessing his martyrdom.

When Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was the Khalifah, he met his governor Nafi at Usfan, a valley near Makkah. Umar asked Nafi who he appointed to lead the people there, and Nafi named Ibn Abza, a former slave. Surprised, Umar questioned the choice. Nafi explained that Ibn Abza was well-versed in the Qur’an and inheritance law. Umar then recalled a saying of the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

One day, as people passed by the Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), he taught them the reward of giving greetings. Each greeting brought more rewards—ten, twenty, and even thirty good deeds! But when someone forgot to greet, the Prophet gently reminded him, saying, "When you come to a gathering, give the greeting. When you leave, give it again. Both greetings are just as important." This story teaches us the beauty and reward of spreading peace with a simple “Assalamu alaykum.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him and his mother) narrated a powerful story shared by the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). In the story, two men from the children of Israel were striving for goodness. One devoted himself to worship, while the other struggled with sins. Each time the worshipper saw his companion sinning, he urged him to stop, until one day, in frustration, he declared that Allah would never forgive his companion or allow him into Jannah.

Demigod Dagan Krayl hungers for the impossible—resurrecting his murdered brother, a quest that defies the rules of the Underworld and threatens to unleash a world-ending war. Blood drinker Roxy Tam is hell-bent on stopping him, willing to risk it all for humanity's survival. When they are forced into an uneasy alliance, loyalties are pushed to the brink, and a forbidden desire ignites, poised to reshape the destiny of gods and mortals alike.

In the harsh Northern Waste where human life is worth little, ice trucker Raina Bowen has learned to keep her eyes open and her knife close at hand. She's spent her life on the run, one step ahead of the megalomaniac who hunts her. All she wants is to stay out of trouble and haul her load of grain to Gladow Station—but trouble finds her in the form of a sexy stranger called Wizard. He has the trucking pass she needs, and she has to drag him out of a brawl with the very people she's trying to hide from in order to get it.

Miss Isabelle Stamford needs to escape the Ton. She’d never wanted to be part of high society to begin with and it certainly wasn’t worth dying for. Viciously attacked by Miss Weddington and left for dead, Isabelle knows that Charlotte, Lady Bruxton was behind it all because she fears that Isabelle will expose a very ugly secret. But Isabelle is informed that leaving the marriage mart is unheard of.