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Wen Alder was born into two worlds. On his father’s side, a legacy of proud loyalty and service to the god-like Sienese Emperor spanning generations. And it is expected that Alder, too, will follow this tradition by passing the imperial exams, learning the accepted ways of magic and, if he serves with honor, enhancing his family's prominence by rising to take a most powerful position in Sien—the Hand of the Emperor. But from his mother he has inherited defiance from the Empire, a history of wild gods and magic unlike anything the Imperial sorcerers could yet control.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a viral epidemic has wiped out most of the earth’s population, leaving behind few humans but untold numbers of mutated vampires. April is a seventeen-year-old girl who lives in the remains of Las Vegas one year after the outbreak.

With the right tools, you can break the cycle, control your emotions, and rebuild what matters most: your peace, your relationships, and your legacy as a father.

Scientific research has found that your ability to resist the damaging effects of stress - your hardiness - can reduce stress-related illness and strengthen your ability to thrive under pressure. Hardiness, written by respected clinical and research psychologists, will help develop your psychological hardiness which, in turn, enables you to enjoy more of life's rewards. Mastering the 3 C's of hardiness - commitment, control, and challenge - is essential to increasing hardiness and responding effectively to stressful situations.

Military Sci-Fi & Space Opera Adventure The war for the galaxy has entered its most dangerous phase. The Rebel fleet is outnumbered, betrayed, and running out of time as a fanatical cult moves to unleash an ancient god older than civilization itself. After years of brutal victories, Captain Derek Hamilton knows the rules of war. This enemy doesn’t follow them. Ritual attacks shatter defenses once thought unbreakable. Fleets vanish without warning. Trusted allies fracture under fear and prophecy. As panic spreads across civilian worlds, the Empire hesitates - paralyzed by politics and ...

As a climate catastrophe swallows south Florida and the Keys, psychic Mira Morales watches the obliteration of her past on live TV. She is losing her former bookstore and home where she lived for decades. Tango Key itself disappears as she witnesses the catastrophe in stunned disbelief. But when she’s recruited by the FBI to go undercover at a government-controlled animal rescue facility, she’s drawn into an even darker storm. She discovers the facility actually weaponizes animals. Dogs, cats, even wild animals are enhanced in ways that defy science.

'STUNNING' RICHARD SWAN 'GREATHOUSE IS A MASTER' RYAN ROSE 'ABSOLUTELY RIVETING' THE FANTASY HIVE 'MARTIN BY WAY OF SAPKOWSKI' FANFIADDICT A LAND DIVIDED. A HISTORY INKED IN BLOOD. ONE SORCERESS'S QUEST FOR ANSWERS. The world beyond the City of the Wise is fraught with danger. But Fola, a...

The boy once known as Wen Alder has become the rebel witch Foolish Cur. Schooled in both the powers that bound him to serve the emperor as well as the furious, wild magic of his mother’s ancestors, he was torn between two worlds, until he realized the brutal nature of the emperor and his rule. Joining the rebellion, he soon experienced the painful sacrifices that come with defiance. Yet even more dangerous times lay ahead. For the emperor—covetous of all the magic he controls—has decided to take his ruthless quest for power to the gods themselves.

The Elves have established a glorious Imperium to stand guard against those who serve the Under Realm. Now, rumors spread to the capital city of Lorthal about an army of Rusca amassing in the Far North. The Imperium must stand strong in these trying times and elect a new High Warden to lead their armies against those who threaten their safety. Fordi, an Elf captured by the Rusca, is being escorted by his captors to a secret stronghold deep within Imperium territory. Along their way, the Rusca are ambushed by the Elven hero known as the Shadow.

We’ve all played the “what if” game. For Mia Jensen, “what if” is a fact of life. Dissatisfied with her choices, she often dreams about what could have been. Now she has the chance to know. But that knowledge is going to cost her dearly. Only through death can she fully realize the value of her life.

An ordinary weekday morning in the quiet little town of Lake Haven in upstate New York. Bobbi arrives at work—only to find the parking lot cordoned off with yellow crime-scene tape. She sees her co-worker Harriet's car. Blood splashed across the front seats—a lot of blood. It's Lake Haven's first murder in 18 years. No witnesses. No apparent motive. The tight-knit little community is terrified. And Bobbi is the most scared of all. Because it should have been her working last night's shift. Not Harriet.

“She wasn’t ready to rule the galaxy - but had no choice.” Seven alien pirates just tried to kill me. Yeah, they're all dead now and I crashed their damaged space ship on Warrior Academy grounds . . . in front of the Director - not exactly a great entrance. Right? I'm 15 and a Princess of the Empire. Now, with pirates and assassins trying to kill me, the only place I'm safe is the Warrior Academy. Maybe. I'm just a new cadet . . . with a big price on my head. Well that doesn't stop everyone from trying to kill me here, too. And they do try, but clearly didn't bring enough guns! Hey, ...

When Will returns home from university, he discovers that everything has changed—except for his feelings for his brother's best friend, Marcus. Recently, Marcus has come out as bisexual, and with this newfound confidence, he is starting to see Will in a different light. However, Oliver, Marcus's best friend, believes Will should be off-limits by default.

Beneath the World’s Darkest Waters, a War Is Already Underway Far below the reach of satellites, sonar nets, and international law, something impossible has been discovered. A U.S. Navy drone vanishes in the Caribbean trench. No debris. No explosion. No explanation. Just silence. What begins as a classified anomaly quickly spirals into the most dangerous intelligence failure of the modern era. Because the ocean did not claim the drone. Someone did. An Enemy the World Was Never Meant to See Hidden miles beneath the surface lies a fortress that should not exist. It is an immense, ...

Lana Burrell grew up on an idyllic Napa Valley vineyard with her best friend Jess—until Jess mysteriously disappeared and Lana’s father was falsely accused of her murder. Over twenty years later, he’s still serving a life sentence, but Lana knows he’s innocent, just like she knows Jess’s real killer is still out there. Now, as a seasoned FBI agent in the San Francisco field office, Lana figures she can handle just about anything—until a killer strikes the Valley again and those old wounds come bursting open.

A lifeline for overwhelmed dementia caregivers. Whether you're just starting or deep into the journey, this compassionate guide offers practical strategies, emotional support, and real-life stories to help you thrive while caring for your loved one—and yourself. Discover how to build routines, manage behavior, and protect your well-being.

Part one in the brand new Roman pirate series by Sunday Times bestselling authors Simon Scarrow and T. J. Andrews. It is AD 25. The Roman Empire stretches from Hispania in the west to Armenia in the east, Merchantmen roam the seas, transporting people, livestock and all manner of goods. And...

This is a collection of 15 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, magic, ancient wisdom and philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and New Thought by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

"For the Glory of Urlas, and the Brotherhood of the Blades, I fight!" Before the fall of Urlas, the swords of Urlas sang in the choking smoke of the Orc Wars of the South. Master Rukes and his kin tasked with a special mission, invade deep into the territory of the Blood Filth Orc Legions. Their target: A new mysterious enemy that murdered an entire regiment of wood elves. Ascending into a dangerous mountain region called Demonhead, Rukes discovers something that might just tip the war in the favor of elves, dwarves, and men... if he can survive the hellscape broods of one of the most ...

Gil Ra looked around trying to put on a good face and a bright smile. This was supposed to be a second chance in life. But she couldn’t stop thinking about the past and what she had left behind. Being abducted by aliens sounded so much like the title of a cheap sci-fi movie, and yet it had happened to her. That night, when she had decided she couldn’t take it any longer, the mocking, the loneliness and the feeling she had failed the only person that depended on her completely had become overwhelming, and that night she had decided to end it all. She had left everything ready, no ...