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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.

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.

Shadowlands Poetry is a collection of poems reflecting our polarized lives with equal parts light and dark, and the eigengrau that blurs the shadowy spaces between. Shadowlands Poetry is for those who embrace the cycles of life and find a balance between dreams and fears.

Second in the Umbra saga, Birth of Shadows is the sequel to Encumbering Ashes, following the same character line up as they figure out the origin and mystery behind one of their own. The crew meets some new people along the way, including Jayson who lost his father to the very type of person whom he was helping. Nick's lost past puts him in the wrong place at the right time. Samuel's daughters passing leaves him with more questions than answers when an ominous drawing was left behind suggesting there are worst things than death.

Self-Confidence: 60 Minutes to Overcome Fear and Experience Confidence and Esteem is spiritually based. The author Juliet Tomlinson wrote from her spiritual point of view and made references to multiple Bible verses. However, some Christians will find some of her interpretations different from the norm.

On the planet Entitya, there were three Gods: Susegi, God of Light, Nefarion, God of Darkness; and Unacoria, Goddess of Love. These three deities came from Mother Universe and brought light and life to their island home, Sinuatollion. Peace was shattered the day Nefarion dared to assault Unacoria. Her revenge on him was just the beginning. Years later in his home on Sinuatollion island, Mesagan dreams about a wolf in a dangerous swamp. When Mesagan hears his father, Susegi, is going to visit a sick friend among the wolf pack, Mesagan decides to go with him.

Cody Anderson, son of a murdered sheriff in Shiprock, New Mexico, embarks on a journey of revenge to track down the last two gunmen that killed his father. Four hours east of Denver, his horse becomes lame from a sharp rock that got wedged in its hoof. Suddenly, Cody becomes aware that he too can be hunted. Word has begun to spread of his exploits, which has others wanting to try their hand at beating him and gain a larger reputation.

Hacker-turned-private investigator C.T. Ferguson is new to the job. He's learning the ropes. He wants an easy case. Instead he gets Ernie, a publicity-hungry blogger. He injected himself into a murder case and is now the prime suspect. Near a Baltimore church, a man is found murdered, stabbed a dozen times in the chest. C.T. uncovers the victim's history of abuse by priests—including the one stationed at the church where his body was discovered. He also learns of plans to build a new church...plans that could be threatened by a corpse turning up.

The circumstances surrounding the bizarre photograph initially inspiring Meredith Carson to ghostwrite Jack Wagoner’s horrifying account are now included in this audiobook and remain unexplained. When Meredith Carson accepted the task of ghostwriting the frightening narrative you are about to hear, she had no idea how that decision would affect her.

We don't often think about the people we are coming out to and forget that this may be a struggle for them, too. Society for so long has stigmatized those who aren't "normal" that it may take some help for those you are coming out for to be able to cope. Well, this audiobook is here to help with that. Gives them hints on how to talk to you, what not to say, how to best cope, and plenty of references to places nearby to seek more information on how to help you through this transition in your life in a positive and productive way.

Erma Johnson lives in a rough part of Baltimore. Gangs are a fact of life. She lost her daughter and grandson to their violence. She's convinced, however, that her grandson wasn't in a gang. Hacker turned private investigator C.T. Ferguson takes her case. The more he looks around, the more he thinks she's right.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the big day approaches, Nicholas and his father venture out to purchase the family Christmas tree. After choosing their beautiful tree they are then given a taste of the tree lot owner's greed, so Nicholas decides instead to bring home a tiny tree that would surely have been left on the lot long after Christmas was over.

Join Sam as they lead their friends, Matt and Sarah, on a winding journey into the jungle to find the lost Crimson City and uncover the mystery of the local legend of All’zmog.

A compilation of short stories to delight all who listen to it. Walk through some emotional moments with a variety of characters that will all touch your heart. It is hard to pick a favorite. You will find some stories with happy endings and some that are not as happy but all will touch you.

This is a short book of poetry that was born out of the strangest corners of my mind. It is a cesspool of uncomfortable imagery and frank introspection. Some of the ideas go to dark places that only a select group of people might relate to. I myself have felt like a completely different person when coming up with a lot of the material.

Midnight on Fireworks Island is Shawshank Redemption, Do The Right Thing and It's a Wonderful Life for middle grade kids. Midnight on Fireworks Island is a hilarious yet deep and compelling tale. It starts simple and funny but when you finish the last chapter your life has changed. This book is Shawshank Redemption in that it is a story of an unbreakable friendship that develops in a dangerous prison/correctional academy. The boys are sent to Rockweiler Correctional Academy, a facility for boys under 18 and too young for the traditional prison system.