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It is 1993, and 18-year-old Hanzilah is visiting his family in Kashmir. There is a strong summer breeze fluttering through the lush emerald valleys of Kashmir and the Himalayan Mountains. The early dawn is approaching. It is the eerie calm before a withering horror. It begins; a bomb shatters Hanzilah’s village. The bombing is incessant and continuous. Little does he know, but his life has forever changed. When it ends, he finds only death, destruction, and his childhood love slowly dying from her injuries on a makeshift bed in a makeshift hospital.

Remington Warren, The Duke of Karrington, lives his life by the name society has thrust upon him. Having witnessed cruelty against the fairer sex with his own eyes, he vows never to marry to prevent himself from becoming like the monster who raised him. After 10 years of being The Bachelor Duke, his life is irrevocably changed when he sees Lady Olivia St. John across the ballroom floor.

“There may be no ghosts or ghouls here, but there are monsters. It’s our job to stop them". Fleeing Al’Myrah, Tzarik sails with Sybal as far away from Sharar as they can. Landing on the far Eastern continent of Xia, they discover there are no Runers on Xia, and a civil war is heating up between the traditionalists and those who believe it is time for Xia to join the ways of the modern world. A mysterious creed called Wushito culls the monsters without runes or the white blood. Revered or feared, Wushito exists to support the ruler of Xia - the one touched by the White Dragon.

Fifty years later, Kaysee and Dominic Belluomo, along with the elite from the Milite Coven are on a mission to rid the decaying world of vampire/Lycan hybrids. However, during the decade-long battle, Dominic, along with son, Maverick, have both disappeared. This breaks Kaysee; however, she cannot hide in fear. She needs to find her husband and son before it's too late for them.

Adrift in the void, Henrik’s rescue is only a prelude to slavery. But his new life on Tyria is not at all what he expected. When the illustrious House of Quoll purchases him, Henrik finds himself living in the home of his old enemy, Prefect Brasca Quoll. Desperate to hide the truth of his last days on Heimir, Henrik dives into the murderous game of Tyrianite politics. Devastated by the catastrophe on the Norn homeworld, the Federation teeters on the brink of civil war.

I was born only to be a menace to society until I was ratted out and became a menace inside of the walls of the Swift Correctional Facility in Southern California while doing an LWOP sentence. However, freedom came in the form of sacrificing my mortality to become an immortal killer - a kick-ass vamp.

The Rosinanti Dragons are no more. Since their extinction nearly one thousand years ago, these primal powerhouses have fallen into the obscurity of history’s forgotten lore. In that time, humans have come to dominate the world of Terra, peacefully ignorant to one horrifying truth: Ancient evil stirs around them, waiting to reclaim its lost world. For Valentean Burai, animus warrior of the kingdom of Kackritta, the details surrounding humanity’s victory over the Rosinanti are more than just a history lesson.

The Cael Navalis, sentient starships long thought to be merely legend, have returned from the dwindling stars and said the universe itself was dying. Those reluctant harbingers also brought a hope - a pinhole into a parallel reality that they might turn into a doorway. And through that door was a blue-green world they could call home.

Sylvan thought she had found a good place to settle for a while. Her trust wasn’t earned easily, but she had found a city she liked, people she loved, and new wizardry mentors in the Tower of Watchers. However, Zacharon, her first magic instructor, was back in her life and creating chaos. Literally. She had no idea how far her trust would be tested and how deep that chaos would run.

The time of cryptocurrency is arriving sooner than we think. Because of this, it wouldn't be wise to ignore it. But, the most confusing part of this is the hundreds of terms and procedures out there, and it can be difficult for a beginner to figure out where to start. Studies have found that now at least one in every 10 people are investing in cryptocurrencies. That means there are more than 21 million adults who own at least one type of cryptocurrency.

Lyssa is going to the Dead Place, and everyone she killed will be waiting. As the Hidden One’s twisted plan to resurrect the Deep Gods unfolds, the only way to stop him is a secret buried in the land of death. But Lyssa has not given up. If the Deep Gods can return, so can she. Can Lyssa find a way back? Can she delve into hell’s darkest corners and emerge with the lore to stop the Deep Gods’ rise? Or will she become a lost soul, like so many of those she loved in life?

On the island resort of Hilton Head in the South Carolina Lowcountry, siblings Dante and Grace face unimaginable horror. A highly contagious virus is rapidly spreading throughout the area, turning the recently deceased into fast-moving zombies. Faced with threats from both the living and the undead, they are forced to join forces with others in a desperate bid for survival.

With zombies on the island still being a major threat, Grace, Troy, and the other members of the QXR civilian squad are sent on another dangerous mission. Dead America - Lowcountry is an ongoing stand-alone series set within the massive Dead America universe.

Henry Hale turned 18 years old yesterday. He has been fighting for his life ever since. He has a gang of teenagers and kids chasing him down Washington Avenue in Chelsea Massachusetts. He needs to get over the Tobin Bridge to escape into a different part of the city. Henry runs deeper into the city of Boston to try to get away. He needs to learn to adapt to his new surroundings in a different part of the city.

Stevie Capot is living her life the only way she knows how - on the edge. With Rowan by her side, they rebuilt their destroyed community while their love flourished...or seemed to. But is their bond strong enough to withstand the fateful night when Stevie’s life is resurrected by another? One man holds a dagger intended for her. Sebastian Corbeau and Rowan Shaw guard secrets she needs to unravel in order to safeguard her new life.

Many would refer to Stevie Capot as a savior, others as a petty thief, but is she either of the two? On her journey to save her town from greedy higher-ups, she makes an enemy out of Marshal Tristan Vaurien. It just so happens he also runs all the deputies and yanks the chains of a few dastardly creatures including mystical warlocks and deadly shape-shifters. Two bounty hunters, Rowan Shaw and Sebastian Corbeau, get an offer neither can refuse, and they both have one thing in common: Both hold magic in their hands that can twist the fabric of Stevie's future.

When a squad of QXR mercenaries stumble across their location, Dante and Ace must take drastic measures to protect the others.

Delve into the story of Bob, “The Most Notorious Cattle Rustler of Our Time” and the “nicest guy you’d ever wanna meet”. A man who has managed millions of dollars of illegal cash, most of it said to be buried under his north Texas ranch in 55-gallon drums. Meet the man who survived 19 prison stabbings, poisonous hamburgers, tear gas attacks, and being thrown over a third story railing in jail. A tough hombre, for sure. But also a man generous to a fault, often showering those he knew with gifts and financial help.

The assault on Seattle begins as Sergeant Copeland and a team of specialists airdrop into the northern town of Burlington to set up defenses against the dead. Dead America: The Northwest Invasion follows the military as they attempt to gain a foothold in the war against the undead, as well as the civilians caught in the crossfire.

If you want to grow in your relationship with the Lord and learn what sins to avoid, The Last Days: Overcoming the Lusts of the Flesh will point you in the right direction. You can learn how to take your thoughts captive and live a victorious and fulfilling life in Christ.