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What would you do to change your destiny? The Witch’s City, located far to the southeast, is where Audrey wants to go. It’s rumored to be huge, teeming with all kinds of people, jam-packed with magic and wonders. But getting there won’t be easy, especially for a peasant girl with no money and little education. Not to mention the goblin-infested area she will need to pass through. Will Audrey succeed in forging her own path? Will she reach the Witch’s City and find out what a “witch” is? And what of the consequences of her actions on her friends and family? Andoran’s Realm is a...

Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canines' remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born. Today, dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

The world’s most incompetent dwarf warrior… A dimwitted but good-hearted swordsman… A vivacious priestess who’s only in it for the money… An eccentric wizard who always wears purple… A naïve giant-slayer eager to prove herself… These are just a few of the eclectic characters you will encounter in these twelve short tales of sword & sorcery adventure that take their inspiration from a long-running D&D campaign. Contents: First Adventure The Business of Adventuring Roho’s Replacement The Hero Returned Milric of Kylar Missing Magic Dead Cold Fearsome Fog Demon’s Daughter ...

We’re all living on the edge. Life is tough. Bad things happen, to us, to those we love and care about. We wonder what's coming next. We're scared, anxious, angry, and sad. We try, but never feel good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough. We wear masks. We try to fit in. We live lies. We're on a downward spiral. Maybe you're on a downward spiral. You've felt this. Perhaps you're feeling it now. There’s a fierce battle going on in your mind. Your heart is at stake. This is a battle you must win. It’s time to expose the lies and embrace the truth.

When Hector James, an aspiring journalist, arrives at a small guesthouse in central Vietnam, he meets an old woman with a story to tell that might just give him the break he needs.

Ophelia Quinlain has her life together. She is smart, she is sensible, she is nothing like the wild, uncontrollable girl she once was. Because that girl was trouble, and trouble only ever led to heartbreak. Ophelia left home at 17 without ever looking back, but when her mom gets ill, it’s finally time for her to face those demons she abandoned nine years ago.

A car accident has left young Anabelle Vincent in a comalike state - unable to move or speak. Her mother spends her days and nights taking care of her frozen child, but Anabelle's father has left: unable to cope, broken under the responsibility of having been the car's driver. Then, one day, a visiting friend experiences what seems like a miracle. She thinks it's because of Anabelle. Word spreads. There are more visitors. More miracles. But is there a connection? And does it matter?

At midday on 31st August, Sedgewick, the new history master, arrives at Blindefellows, former charity school for poor, blind boys, now a second division private school for anyone who can pay. The naïve newcomer is quickly taken under the wing of the rumbustious, philandering Japes, master of physics, who soon becomes something of a mentor, though not in an academic sense.

A weekly show shining the light on music artists, entrepreneurs, djs and anyone in the music and entertainment industry. Helping build their brand globally through story and authentic engagement. Allowing one to Connect with fans and stand out from their competition.

Since the Civil War, US soldiers and their canine companions have been inseparable. Over time, these dogs have shown they provide more than love. Stubby, a bull terrier in World War I, could sniff out poison mustard gas before any human in his division. Smoky, a whip-smart Yorkshire terrier, ran telegraph wire through no-man's land in World War II. Nemo, a tough-as-nails German shepherd serving in Vietnam, took a bullet in the eye, yet crawled on top of a gravely wounded soldier to protect him.

For a business or organization to succeed in the 21st century, it is essential to prioritize teamwork. Whether the teams are virtual, hybrid, or in person, they must function effectively to ensure success. Start learning today why being able to manage your time in the workplace is a crucial skill as a team member, and how it enables you to optimize your energy and resources, making it possible to achieve goals efficiently and effectively.

An anthology set in the 80s, featuring "The Treasure Keeper" by James Agee Jr., "Cassidy and Lesley’s Dating Adventure" by Katie Johns, "Carter Kane" by Oliver Roe, and "Unholy Addiction" by Chris Manning.

Christmas may come but once a year but human emotions, the driving force of our characters, are with us every day. Yet, somehow these same emotions when they happen at Christmas seem amplified; we seem more tender to their touch, their words. Whether it’s a long-lost returning soldier wondering how best to return to the arms of his family without too great a risk of shock... Or a prodigal son whose taken path has driven pain into his own and others hearts… These stories reveal much about the human condition.

The Primed Mind Podcast is for anyone looking to take their life to the next level by unlocking their mind's full potential. Host Elliot Roe is known as one of the top mindset and performance coaches in the world, working with top performers operating in the most demanding industries in the world. With this mindset podcast and the Primed Mind app, Elliot introduces you to some of the world's top minds and shares the most effective mindsets, systems, and strategies that help you become the best version of yourself. If you're looking to boost your motivation, improve your habits, increase your ...

Roe and Don Polczynski Jr. worked hard and gave back to others, but after years of struggling, they were asking the same question: When do we reach our goals? They realized they must alter their vision of their ideal future or alter themselves. They could stay on their current path and accept that they would not achieve their goals or find some way to obtain what they wanted.

You know that one conversation that changed everything for you? Maybe you thought, “who says that?”only to realize it was exactly what you needed to hear. Or maybe it was an off-handed comment that shook you to your core, making you re-evaluate your life? In reality, we’ve all had many “one conversations” that have formed us into who we are today. But have you shared those conversations? Would you share them? Let’s share these conversations with each other and express gratitude to the people who forever changed our lives with “that one conversation.”

For twelve-year-old Hailey, the upcoming annual family duck hunt is a chance to prove that she’s finally ready to join her family in the duck blind. She's also hoping that Cocoa, the excitable young dog she chose last fall against her parents’ advice, has what it takes to make a great retriever.

On August 8th, 2022, a little over six weeks after American women lost many of their reproductive rights and bodily autonomy, a man was diagnosed as pregnant. Not just one man, though. Three men. *Join the conversation, review and pass this story along.

What's a girl of f14 to do when she finds herself alone in the world with no one to guide her? Why, follow the Victorian self-help guide, A Young Lady's Miscellany, of course! The trouble is, the advice it offers proves less than helpful in a modern context. Muddling through, often with disastrous results, she finds a friend in her recently widowed grandmother, the door to whose small house is always open. Inept at any job she is able to get and pursued by a slew of unsuitable suitors, she must instead spend a decade navigating her own miscellany in order to come of age.

Ivy Banners has just returned home to Fortune with her tail tucked firmly between her legs. Her career has been put on hold (indefinitely), her family think it's the perfect time for her to settle down with a husband and a baby (to her horror), and her relationship status is less than ideal (okay, she's heartbroken). Nash Peeters is one of her oldest friends. He's the boy who shoved worms down her pants when she was a kid, the boy who helped her cause mischief when they were teenagers, the boy who taught her everything she needed to know about climbing trees and kidnapping gnomes.