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Introduction An Antique Advent Calendar. A Town’s Forgotten Sins. A Man Racing Against Time. When Alex Harper stumbles upon an antique advent calendar at a dusty estate sale, it feels like a small win in a string of ordinary days. Crafted with intricate detail and an eerie charm, the calendar seems like the perfect holiday decoration. But the moment Alex brings it home, the countdown to Christmas becomes something far more sinister. Each night, a new door opens on its own, revealing a chilling scene from the town’s forgotten past - tragedies long buried in the snow of time. Fires, ...

What if you could step inside the mind of Fitzwilliam Darcy? What if Pride and Prejudice unfolded not from Elizabeth Bennet’s witty perspective, but from the reserved gentleman whose pride nearly cost him everything? Through Darcy’s Eyes is a sweeping, modern retelling of Jane Austen’s beloved classic. It is told entirely from Mr. Darcy’s point of view. Here, the silent glances, the misunderstood words, and the inner struggles that Austen only hinted at are brought fully to life. From the moment news of Netherfield spreads through Hertfordshire, Darcy finds himself torn between duty...

When a burnt-out city journalist inherits her aunt’s countryside teahouse, she plans to sell it and leave. But the quiet village of Honeywell - with its buzzing hives, nosy neighbors, and one very stubborn beekeeper - has other ideas. Clara Whitaker never meant to stay. The Teacup Inn was supposed to be a stopover, not a second chance. Yet between rebuilding the storm-damaged shop, burning her first batch of scones, and learning the art of honey harvesting from the man next door, she begins to remember what peace feels like. Eli Harland has spent years keeping to himself, tending his bees...

When Zoe Miller lands a babysitting job for the wealthy Cole family, it seems like the perfect opportunity. Good pay, beautiful house, sweet kids. But perfection always hides something. Laura Cole, the elegant and controlling mother, watches Zoe like a hawk. Ethan, the charming father, is far too warm for comfort. The children whisper about “the last babysitter,” the one who disappeared. And the neighbor across the street never stops watching. Then the messages start: Homewrecker. You don’t belong here. Get out. At first, Zoe thinks it’s a cruel prank. But the house is full of ...

Grace Miller wanted a quiet new life. A new church. A fresh start. A place where her past mistakes could finally stop haunting her. New Dawn Evangelical Church seemed perfect, until the pastor noticed her. Pastor Daniel Cole is charismatic, gentle, adored by the congregation. He is also far too interested in Grace from the moment she arrives. He calls her his “chosen helper,” pulls her into private meetings, burdens her with confidential notes, and tells her God has “plans” for her. The attention feels flattering, until it becomes dangerous. Whispers start. Messages arrive from ...

When wedding planner Clara Hayes takes a snowy detour through the mountains, the last thing she expects is to get stranded in the small town of Maplewood. Seeking shelter at a quiet old inn, she meets Eli Turner. A kind, heartbroken innkeeper who hasn’t celebrated Christmas since tragedy took his joy. The Maplewood Inn was once the heart of the town. A place filled with laughter, lights, and music. But now, its halls stand silent… until Clara’s arrival. Determined to bring warmth back to the inn, she bakes, decorates, and slowly rekindles the spirit of Christmas for everyone - ...

This Christmas, rediscover the magic of hope, kindness, and second chances at Holly Inn. A place where the warmth of the season melts even the coldest hearts. Emily Thompson has spent years clinging to her parents’ dream: Holly Inn. Once a bustling hub of holiday cheer, now a fading shadow of its former glory. With the inn nearly empty and her heart heavy with loneliness, Emily prepares for another quiet Christmas, resigned to the thought that the magic of the season has left her forever. But fate - and a fierce Christmas snowstorm - have other plans. As the blizzard blankets Pinewood ...

A shy tavern singer. A gentle composer in hiding. A seaside town where lanterns carry wishes. A Cinderella retelling full of music, warmth, and slow-blooming love. Ella Maren sings for late-night crowds at the Lanternlight Tavern, her voice soft as candle glow and steady as the tide. She dreams of writing her own songs, but home pressures and quiet fears have kept her hidden behind familiar routines. Rowan Hale returns to Harborview in search of peace. Once pushed to match his famous father’s talent, he now keeps his melodies tucked away in notebooks, hoping no one asks him to perform ...

A festive nightmare that blends family drama, chilling suspense, and an eerie supernatural twist. The Grayson family always dreamed of the perfect Christmas—crackling fires, joyful laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. This year, Margaret Grayson goes above and beyond to create the ideal holiday, desperate to preserve her family’s fading traditions. But when Christmas morning arrives, the Graysons wake to find themselves trapped in a bizarre time loop, reliving Christmas Eve over and over again. At first, they dismiss the déjà vu as coincidence, but as the days repeat, sinister ...

She offered herself to the dragon to save her village. She never expected to fall in love with the fire. When her home is threatened by raiders, desperate healer Lyria offers a deal to the last creature feared across the realm—a dragon. In exchange for protection, she gives him her hand in marriage. But Kael, the ancient flame-winged dragon shifter, isn’t looking for a servant. He’s searching for something much deeper: a soulbond. As Lyria steps into Kael’s world, she unlocks powers buried deep inside her—a fire that doesn’t burn, but binds. With war rising and an immortal enemy...

Emma’s world shatters the moment a mysterious tattoo appears on her wrist. Glowing only under the moonlight and searing with a pain that feels ancient. It’s not just a symbol. It’s a summons. One that binds her to Darius, a brooding vampire warrior sworn to protect her, even if it means war. As Emma is pulled into a hidden world of vampire prophecy, ancient magic, and deadly enemies, she must come to terms with her role in a fate she never chose. The mark ties her to a forgotten legend. One that speaks of a bearer of flame, a warrior of shadow, and a love powerful enough to ignite a ...

In the aftermath of a brutal snowstorm, a small, sleepy town becomes the stage for a mystery that will send shivers down your spine. Four curious kids - Ethan, Clara, Max, and Lily - stumble upon a sleigh parked in the middle of their neighborhood park. Its crimson paint gleams, its golden trim sparkles, and yet, something about it feels wrong. There are no tracks in the snow, no sign of where it came from. What starts as a playful Christmas adventure quickly spirals into a nightmare. Transported to a twisted North Pole, they find themselves in a version of Santa’s workshop unlike any ...

In a world increasingly divided by fear, hatred, and authoritarian rule, the re-emergence of fascism, nationalism, and racism exposes the alarming rise of far-right movements. These movements threaten democracy across the globe. From the resurgence of white supremacist groups, to the erosion of civil liberties under nationalist governments. This book uncovers the forces fueling today’s most dangerous ideologies—and what we must do to stop them. Through historical analysis, real-world case studies, and deep insights, this book examines: The roots of fascism and how it thrives in economic...

A priest bound to his vows. A woman who turns confession into seduction. A desire that destroys them both. Father Marcus Ellery has spent his life guarding his soul. His parish trusts him. His bishop praises him. His conscience is firm - until a woman slips into his confessional and calmly admits to seducing married men for sport. She calls herself Eva. Her voice is soft. Her sins are dark. And she says them like prayers. Marcus knows he should rebuke her. He should send her away. But something about her - her pain, her power, her control - hooks into the secret weak spot he never knew he ...

A grieving widow. A conflicted priest. A secret worth killing for. When Grace Holloway loses her husband in a sudden car crash, everyone tells her to pray, heal, and move on. Instead, she walks into the confessional - and straight into the mind of Father Adrian Bell, a young priest haunted by an old scandal and desperate to prove he hasn’t lost his way. But Grace isn’t looking for salvation. She’s looking for control. What begins as soul-searching quickly twists into something darker. Grace pushes boundaries, testing Adrian’s vows, discovering his weaknesses, and using every ...

A mute woman walks into a confessional and exposes a deadly secret. A fallen priest realizes he is the secret. And someone in the church is watching them both. When Father Michael prepares to close the church for the night, a silent woman slips into the confessional. Instead of speaking, she pushes a folded note through the grille. Her message is short, trembling, and explosive: I have seen a terrible sin. I cannot speak it. Will you read it, Father. The woman is Elena Cruz. A survivor of a tragedy the parish buried thirteen years ago. A tragedy tied to her sister’s mysterious death at ...

A forbidden bond. A town built on secrets. A love that refuses to die. Eleanor Marsh thought she was just another forgotten soul in the cursed town of Hollow’s End. She was haunted by strange dreams, an old locket, and whispers in the shadows. She longed for answers. What she found instead was him. A vampire who had been waiting for her across centuries. Their connection is instant, undeniable, and dangerous. A single touch sets her blood on fire. A kiss binds her to him, and the mark on her wrist burns with a power she cannot ignore. But Eleanor isn’t just his fated mate. She is the ...

Rivals by blood, bound by vow. When the moon turns red, a vampire steward and a wolf huntress must choose between an ancient war and a promise that could save their valley. Selene keeps the storms. Darius keeps the drought. For centuries, wolves and vampires have guarded the valley from opposite sides of the river, meeting only in battle. But a crimson seam opens in the night sky and the old oaths begin to fray. To keep their people alive, Selene and Darius are forced into a nightly ritual that demands steadiness, sacrifice, and a dangerous intimacy neither of them planned to survive. ...

We have heard the legend of Dracula through others. Through journals, letters, and fearful whispers. But what if the Count himself told his story? In Dracula Through the Count’s Eyes, the immortal speaks at last. From his ruined castle in the Carpathians to the storm-lashed shores of Whitby, he recounts centuries of exile, the burning of his beloved wife Seraphine, and the slow decay of a soul caught between vengeance and longing. When Jonathan Harker arrives at his fortress, the Count does not see a victim. He sees a mirror. Through Harker’s innocence, he remembers what he once was, ...

Would you trade your world for love? Even if it meant unraveling time itself? Dr. Elena Maris is a brilliant archaeologist in modern-day Greece—sharp, skeptical, and searching for answers buried in ruins. But everything changes when she uncovers a hidden temple and a glowing relic that pulls her back over two thousand years into the heart of ancient Sparta. There, she meets Theron, a fierce and noble Spartan warrior haunted by prophecy and loss. As time bends and memories collide, the two are swept into a mythic battle between fate and freedom, hunted by a cult bent on rewriting history ...