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Their worst fears have come to pass. With their party torn asunder, both Brandt and Alena must find their own way forward. Their journeys will take them both to the heart of their empire and to the farthest known boundaries of their world. As they race to find answers, a threat, stronger than any they've faced before, approaches their world. And it means to kill them all.

An invasion is coming. As Tev returns to a world that has moved on without him, he searches for a way forward that honors his upbringing and protects his people. Torn between tradition and the future, the decisions he makes will shape the fate of his people. Far from home, years away from any help or support, Kindra must also decide her path and the sacrifices she is willing to make. Together they will face a threat more dangerous than any Tev or his people have ever encountered. The destiny of an entire people hangs in the balance.

As an empire falls, heroes will rise. High in the mountains, Lei watches the empire crumble as he maintains his self-imposed exile. Torn between fighting for the empire once again and living peacefully with the woman he loves, Lei faces the most difficult decision of his life. Like Lei, Bai senses a crossroads approaching. After a decade of fighting, little has changed. The monks hunt her, and she cannot run forever. On the other side of the empire, Delun seeks guidance from his master. His memories are soaked with the blood of friend and foe alike.

Cassie Martin is used to being shuffled around in the foster system, so when her newest guardians want to send her away to a camp for “exceptional youths” she sees it as their way to deal with a troubled teen. She never could have guessed they were telling the truth! Soon Cassie finds herself surrounded by other kids her own age who display unusual aptitudes for learning. Faced with a camp bully, and hot guys who seem determined to get to know her better, Cassie’s life has just gotten a lot more interesting, but maybe not for the better. Unusual things are happening at the camp, and the counselors are determined to keep everyone in the dark. But in a camp designed to encourage brilliant minds, it’s only a matter of time before the truth will be revealed.

Welcome to Story Party, a curated collection of some of the very best storytelling for kids. This edition features new versions of some of our favorite folktales! You’re going to hear stories about: three smart billy goats up on a hillside, some riddles from a king, the three little hedgehogs and one very big race!

What if you could choose your heaven now? Go on a celestial shopping trip of sorts? Thirty-five-year-old Vivienne does just that, as she lies dying in the ICU; a fatal walk into the path of a truck. In her final week of life, Vivienne treks through the heavens of a priest, a best friend, a homeless child, and a lover who never was.

Cherry is a girl with a secret. High school has been a nightmare, with the jocks picking on her - they all think she’s just a sissy boy. Little do they know the truth is much more interesting. Cherry has a bottle of pills stashed in her chest of drawers, and she has been hiding her changing body and growing breasts under baggy sweaters. But now she is finally free and moving to the big city to start fresh. She has been dreaming about this day for years - finally getting out and being the girl she has always known she ought to be.

There are no victors in the battle between honor and duty. High in the mountains, a monastery falls to a powerful attack. On the other side of the continent, a gate begins to fail, threatening an entire people. From across the oceans, an enemy of legendary ability approaches. In the face of cataclysm, Brandt seeks the key to fighting the Lolani queen. He is one of the few who knows firsthand the danger this new enemy represents. But how far will he go to save his empire and those he loves?

Wedding bells ring as Sirius Sinister prepares to walk Mary Grace down the aisle. Unfortunately, malevolent forces are plotting to ruin the big day. As everything comes to a head on the wedding day, Sirius struggles to prevent chaos and destruction from crashing the party. By putting the battle to create the Blood of the One and the Relics aside for even just one day, Sirius fears his greatest nightmare will become a reality. With all his enemies in league against him, will they succeed in annihilating him and everyone he loves? “Until death do us part” might not be that far away.

A revenant searches for a way to atone for past sins, a college grad accepts a job with paranormal responsibilities, a man battles demons in his mind and in real life, and a private detective with a secret prowls 1930s-era Chicago on the hunt for a killer while a full moon rises. From the mind of best-selling author Kirk Dougal comes four short tales of dark urban fantasy filled with magic, the undead, and more than a little fur.

Even with the assistance of her long-lost friend, Jocelyn, she is unable to vanquish the evil presence in the home. As the family’s fate hangs in the balance, Eloise is terrorized by a more pressing matter, one that will force her to call upon all of her supernatural skills if she hopes to survive the greatest threat that she had ever faced.

The robotic revolution is here and there's no going back. From the way we raise our children, to our work settings, to our governments, and even our wars, the quick-fix, instant result society is roiling our world. This audiobook dwells on the miracle of the unknown. It is an intimate trek into the evolving spirituality of awe - the humility and wonder and sense of adventure toward life. Can we preserve awe - the arguable "heart" of humanity - in spite of and even in light of our technologies? There is no more critical problem for our age.

RIZEN is a chilling collection of stories that will have you on the edge of your seat! A plague has caused the dead to rise and stalk the living.... "The Chosen": Ten years after the zombie apocalypse, Dan and his family try to stake out a new life for themselves in rural Wyoming. When he encounters a mysterious group of survivors who call themselves The Chosen, Dan is unsure whether he can trust them. "The White Fist": Five years after the first of the infected reach Texas, pockets of survivors are reminded that the living can be even more dangerous than the dead.

Sitting around poppin' pork cracklins and watching the tube, Grampa and Wiley witness to the awesomest TV commercial they've ever seen: Colonel Dracula's Monster Truck Spectacular is in town! Then the local weatherman breaks in with a dire warning: an F5 tornado could blow through at any minute! So what does a responsible guardian like Grampa do? When Gramma isn't looking, he and Wiley sneak out of the house bound for the monster-truck extravaganza, of course!

After trailing spouse Marah Lenaerts suffers her third miscarriage in as many years, her husband Eden surprises her with a vacation to Malaysia, hoping it will lift her spirits. And it does, as they enjoy trading the bustle of their Shanghai life behind for the idyllic tropical paradise. But while on a diving excursion, they’re taken hostage by a group of terrorists, who take them to a remote island and hold them there for ransom. The longer that time drags on, though, the more doubts Marah begins to have about their captors’ true motivations.

Unlock the keys to financial success with this powerful two-in-one bundle, designed to take you from financial novice to master of personal finance and credit score optimization. Whether you are just starting on your financial journey or need to boost your credit score, this audiobook will pave the way to financial freedom. Whether you're a young adult trying to understand the world of personal finance or someone aiming to improve your credit score, Mastering Personal Finance 2-in-1 offers comprehensive guidance tailored to your needs.

Embark on a riveting journey through the shadowy corridors of power with a book that delves deeper into the heart of hidden global manipulation. This gripping narrative uncovers a sinister tapestry woven by corrupt courts and governments, infiltrated by clandestine societies practicing occult Luciferian rituals. Tracing the insidious connections that lead to present-day crises of trauma and mass murder, this book is a startling revelation of truth concealed in plain sight. At the center of this intricate web are the ruling families and monarchies, known collectively as the Khazarian Mafia.

According to Forbes, 80 percent of Americans consider their family dysfunctional. Family ties are fundamental to our emotional and psychological makeup. Unfortunately, growing up in a dysfunctional family is so common that most people don’t know what a happy, normal family looks like. You’re here to live fully, discover your own path, and live a life free of the torment of past experiences. In Changing the Narrative of Your Life, you will discover how to alleviate your childhood trauma without spending thousands of dollars on therapists.

Jamie has always been kind of meek and mild, but an elegant older woman who visits the coffee shop he works at takes a shine to him. She tells him she needs help sorting out the bookstore she owns and asks if he would be willing to help - paid, of course. He accepts - the coffee shop never gives him enough hours, and honestly - a bookshop? He is studying English lit, there’s worse places to work, right?

Josh has been called up at the last minute to go on a big-deal sales trip - he’s nervous but excited. He has been paired up with Susie, the beautiful and formidable woman he has had a crush on since the second he walked into the office. She has a reputation for closing any deal she sets her sights on. Nothing about this trip seems destined to go to plan, though.