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Dying the first time sucked. Matt's trying to avoid a repeat performance. Having to save the world after being reincarnated is rather enjoyable. In a soul-crushing responsibility kind of way. For Matt, joining Earth's last line of defense in a magical realm might just be what he was re-born for.

Reincarnated into a new world with no memory of why, Lin has spent years fighting to survive. Tionerth is a land of monsters, dungeons, and gods, but his decades of martial arts training have kept him alive. Now, he’s ready to break through the mental block concealing the truth of his reincarnation. His first step? Joining Aeres Academy. It’s not the most prestigious academy, but it’s his best shot at gaining the strength he needs. If he can pass the entrance exam and survive the year, he might finally uncover what was stolen from him.

This bundle includes The Nameless Restaurant, Chaotic Apéritifs, and Thaumaturgic Tapas.

For centuries, people around the world have celebrated holidays filled with color, fire, and ritual. But what if many of these beloved traditions — from Christmas trees and Easter eggs to Halloween costumes and birthday candles — have roots not in Scripture, but in ancient Babylon, Rome and pagan worship? Pagan Holidays Exposed: The Hidden Roots of the World’s Celebrations uncovers the startling truth about the world’s most popular festivals, tracing their origins and revealing how they have been disguised, rebranded and passed down through generations. This eye-opening book reveals...

Noblewoman and cultivator Li Yao is called to a small village to investigate a mysterious illness that has drained residents of their chi. Accompanying her are her suitors, Xiang An and Shen Wei, both more trouble than they're worth in Li Yao's eyes. Perhaps not all is as it seems.

What do Gods and demons have in common? Perhaps nothing, perhaps a lot. A glimpse into a world where an immortal and a demon partake in a meal while plotting moves that will shake the Middle Kingdom and share gossip of other, more contentious issues.

These were the words Protector Chan’s master had left him. Now, the greedy eye of a king has landed on their sect once more. In the search to reach the Divine Peak, all too many will fall by the wayside, ground up in the bitter dust of desire. Between craving and enlightenment, between the heavens and earth, lies a single man making a choice over what, in the end, is most important in the search for immortality.

Taipei by Tao Lin is an ode - or lament - to the way we live now. Following Paul from New York, where he comically navigates Manhattan's art and literary scenes, to Taipei, Taiwan, where he confronts his family's roots, we see one relationship fail, while another is born on the Internet and blooms into an unexpected wedding in Las Vegas. Along the way, two young lovers come to learn what it means to share themselves completely.

A martial artist falls from a cliff to his death. A rival stands, triumphant above. The beginning of an all too familiar story. Yet, in the time of recuperation and return, time passes and sometimes, the transformation that occurs is not the one you expect. This is a 4,500-word short story set in the A Thousand Li universe featuring as yet to be seen characters in the universe. Does not need to be listened to to follow the main series.

Born an Imperial Prince, Qu Yuan always knew his options were to strive for the throne or escape. When he’s forced to put his escape plan into action too early, he’s forced out of the imperial palace into the countryside where the war for the throne rages. Walking blood-soaked fields and burnt out villages, Qu Yuan will be forced to ask a simple question.

For the Nameless Restaurant, once a discreet hole-in-the-wall meant for a cast of supernatural regulars, the increasing levels of background magic has brought with it that most dreadful of locusts—new customers. The staff of the Nameless Restaurant are finding the influx of new customers—both mortal and magical—to be a challenge. They're reaching a breaking point, and something has to give. The only question is, will it be Mo Meng's rules on magic or the restaurant itself?

Given the opportunity to make his dreams come true, Henry Tsien decides to make a wish that will change his life forever. Now a newly created, low-leveled Mage in a world that has hidden secrets and histories, he'll need to find a way to survive, level up and pay his rent. A Gamer's Wish is a GameLit novel with some game-like elements.

Life was good for Zack Moore until his trustee managed to con him into signing up for DaEvo. Now, the buggy app has taken over his life, forcing him to leave his condo, interact with people in the real world, and eat healthy to gain any gaming time. Problem is, Zack has the biggest tournament of his life coming up. The Star Fury tournament is Zack and his team’s chance of going pro and making a name for themselves.

Take a step. Take a bow. Look around, how far you've come. For an immortal, the mortal world has little to offer them. Except, perhaps, perspective.

Food was God’s first medicine. Long before modern science, the Bible revealed the healing power of natural foods—seeds, fruits, herbs, oils, honey, fish, and bread. These were not only daily nourishment for God’s people, but sacred symbols of His provision and blessing. In Biblical Healing Foods — God’s Original Pharmacy, author Tao Tao takes you on a journey through Scripture, uncovering the 29 most important foods of the Bible and their meaning for both body and spirit. From honey that revives the weary, to figs that healed a king, to olive oil that soothed wounds and lit the ...

The System Apocalypse has brought the clothing industry, and just about everything else, to a grinding halt. Now Lana Pearson intends to kickstart the local industry into gear to help Vancouver self-sustain itself. Key to her strategy are special teams of non-combat classes.

Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who foresaw the 9/11 attacks and countless other events, reveals astonishing visions for 2026. Will the world face unprecedented change, or can we prepare for what lies ahead? Discover the Unseen Future with Baba Vanga: Predictions for 2026 That Will Shock the World For decades, the world has been captivated by the mysterious visions of Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic whose predictions have stunned and terrified generations. From foreseeing the 9/11 attacks to predicting natural disasters and the deaths of world leaders, her uncanny insights ...

After revealing the deception spread by the Galactic Council and the hidden aspects of the System, John Lee and his friends flee the council building on Irvina. Just escaping the capital planet will tax them to their utmost. Evading the full force of the Galactic Council and their minions might be more than they can handle. While old allies deal with the new truths, friends fracture under the increasing pressure, and all the while, the System Quest hangs over John's head, unfinished. Their only hope - their only clue - lies in the Forbidden Zone.

The Karlak Dungeon has re-opened with a brand new configuration. A whole new dungeon awaits Daniel and Asin. Joined by Omrak, the party races to be the first to complete the dungeon but must face new monsters, new traps, and new floor layouts. Will the Adventurers complete the new dungeon in time? A Dungeon's Soul is a traditional fantasy story with LitRPG elements.

A bounty hunting survivor. A Galactic dark elf. A woman who has given up her humanity to become something more. These stories and more are available in the first short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, covering year one on Earth. When the world ends, humanity steps up, finding new ways to survive in a world with classes, magic, and monsters. The anthology features exciting, new stories by five new writers and a new, never publicly released short story by Tao Wong.