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In this chilling anthology, ten talented authors plunge into the darkest corners to explore the grotesque and unsettling. From grotesque mutations to psychological terrors, each story unfolds a unique and horrifying journey through the visceral landscapes of the human body. Brace yourself for a collection that will leave you questioning your own existence, as the authors unravel tales that linger beneath the skin. "Body Horror Anthology" is an exploration of the grotesque, where the boundaries between the body and the unknown are blurred, and the unimaginable becomes all too real.

A rash of killings threatens “the way life should be” in Downeast Maine. The Downeast region of the Maine coast is known for its independent, hard-working people, its picturesque settings - and its seafood. But behind the thousand islands, the countless miles of coastline, and the postcard scenery, bad things are happening in Acadia National Park. Kendra Hale, fresh off a dangerous assignment in Miami, is brought in by the FBI’s Special Projects Group to assist area law enforcement in their investigation.

There seems to be evidence to suggest that our world and everything in it are only ghostly images: projections from a level of reality so beyond our own that the real reality is literally beyond both space and time. The main architect of this astonishing idea is one of the world’s most eminent thinkers - physicist David Bohm, a protégé of Einstein’s. In this executive summary, Chuck gives a current perspective on some of the areas that define our reality.

This book is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about success. Each story will inspire, enlighten, and entertain you. In Success, not only did I seek to discover what motivates high achievers, but I also dug for the philosophies that lead to success. During these interviews, I asked uncomfortable questions that led to answers that often surprised even the athletes being interviewed, because it is the subconscious mind that drives most ambitious people to achieve.

On one of the coldest nights in Minnesota history, the difference between life and death is literally the blink of an eye for Phil Broker, until recently St. Paul's most successful undercover cop. That blink will convey the urgent warning of a comatose man who knows the dark truth binding Broker to a remarkable cast of characters: a weary anesthesiologist, a brilliant surgeon, a wealthy novelist, his ex-wife (a reformed exotic dancer), and her unrepentant pimp.

What begins as the simple story of a man's true love for a gay unicorn sailor quickly evolves into something else entirely, each tale pulling farther and farther out to reveal a breathtaking glimpse at the greatest author of our time. Like a butt within a butt within butt, this trilogy will have your perception of time and space turned completely upside down in total buttception. Welcome to the future of literature.

Call me horny. These are the words of Captain Amber as she gazes out across the vast ocean, searching for Moby Butt. Years ago, Captain Amber and her living butt lover decided to play an erotic game of cat and mouse, but nobody could’ve expected it would turn into this. Despite protests from the crew, beautiful lesbian Captain Amber refuses to use her safe word and end this erotic scenario, but she’s about to learn the importance of playing in a responsible way, and that there’s nothing wrong or embarrassing about calling things off.

Han pasado diecisiete años desde que Gates Foster perdió a su hija Lucy y desde entonces no ha dejado de buscarla. Ahora, un impactante e inesperado suceso le proporciona la primera pista significativa después de una década, y todo apunta a que está a punto de descubrir una verdad terrible. Mientras tanto, Mitzi Ives ha logrado hacerse un hueco como ingeniera de sonido para la industria de Hollywood usando las mismas técnicas secretas que utilizaba su padre.

Selena is having a weird day. It starts off simple enough, with a few household items disappearing mysteriously, but things quickly turn heartbreaking when Selena’s office excludes her from a queer team-building workshop. According to Selena’s new boss, her current hetero-presenting relationship invalidates her bisexuality. Now Selena is on a mission to shake up the system and prove her new boss wrong, but as things continue to disappear around her, she realizes there’s more going than meets the eye.

The Tingleverse is a vast place, with infinite layers of reality that abide by only own steadfast rule: Love is real. With all these potential universes, it was only a matter of time before twice Hugo Award-nominated author, Dr. Chuck Tingle, began telling stories of love between ladybucks and their beautiful bigfoot, dinosaur, unicorn, and living-object partners. Collected here are seven such tales of lesbian love from deep within The Tingleverse; each one guaranteed to give you an erotic tingle down the spine.

The Power and Potential of ChatGPT is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of our time's most significant technological developments. It offers a balanced and nuanced perspective on the potential and challenges of AI. It provides practical insights and advice for navigating this complex and rapidly-evolving field.

This practical manual is a must for every leader who is planting or growing the church…

A heatwave in Southern California is bad news, and when Amanda’s air conditioning unit breaks down, things quickly go from bad to worse. It’ll take a full day to repair, sending Amanda on a desperate mission to keep cool.

Do you have a hard time trusting God? Do you know God loves you? Have you ever felt you were trying, struggling, and fighting just to get through your daily life only to find failure? Do you have a person or family member in your life that maybe isn’t the easiest person to get along with? Our human love is based on what we think, feel, and desire; what our circumstances are; and how another person responds to us. When we allow God's love to dwell in our hearts, his love is unconditional.

Just who is Jesus Christ? What did Jesus actually accomplish? Jesus Christ is not “a concept,” an “idea,” or a “useful traditional value.” He is an actual living person who came to accomplish a specific purpose that prevails over everything else: His achievement continues to impact you and me, and determines our eternal destiny. He is the fulfillment of a pervasive promise made before the foundation of the world and the very standard by which the entire universe, and everything in it, will be judged!

Masterfully blending history and fiction, Pfarrer tells the story of a young artillery officer, Philip Nolan, who becomes embroiled in Aaron Burr's 1807 conspiracy to invade the territories of the Louisiana Purchase. Insinuating his scheme has official approval, Burr convinces Nolan to carry a coded message into the Orleans Territory. Nolan has no knowledge of the former vice president's intended treason - and Burr has no idea that Thomas Jefferson has discovered his scheme. Soon Philip Nolan is in military custody with Burr, charged as an accessory to the plot.

Sally works outside the office and spends most of her time enjoying the peace and quiet of her local library. Today, however, something feels off. It turns out the whole place is just slightly colder than usual. Sally approaches the front counter for answers and quickly finds herself face to face with a sentient ice cream librarian named Drenda. When Sally realizes she’s getting twice as much done with the slightly colder air, she wants to give thanks to this beautiful dessert. Unfortunately, Drenda has been fired, sending Sally on a journey of lesbian love through The Tingleverse.

Status was once easy to identify—fast cars, fancy shoes, sprawling estates, elite brands. But in place of Louboutin’s and Lamborghinis, the relevance of the rich, famous, and gauche is waning and a riveting revolution is underfoot. Chuck Thompson—dubbed “savagely funny” by The New York Times and “wickedly entertaining” by the San Francisco Chronicle—sets out to determine what “status” means today and learns that what was once considered the low life has become the high life.

Welcome to the HR Stories Podcast - where there is a lesson in every story. Our Storytellers - John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian, the Team behind HR Stories, share real-life tales about where a business made a preventable mistake. At The HR Stories Podcast, the STORIES are the teaching tool! LISTEN to the stories of those who did not heed the warning signs. LEARN from their mistakes. ACT on best practices shared by our hosts and guests. Each year, our hosts, Chuck Simikian and John Thalheimer, deliver thousands of live seminars around the country to business owners, executives, and HR ...

After moving cross-county to Billings, Montana, Riley is desperate to make new friends and cultivate a support system. This search leads her to find the Billings Bisexual Buddies, an activity group for local bisexuals. Unfortunately, when Riley arrives she finds herself faced with an invasive questionnaire in order to “confirm” her bisexuality, and the skepticism only grows when Riley reveals her limited physical experience with the same gender. The group then suggests Riley pump up her numbers by heading out on a date with a beautiful sentient gate named Heather.