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Best-selling writer Orson Scott Card founded the online magazine Intergalactic Medicine Show in 2006. It has been a big success, drawing submissions from well-known science fiction and fantasy writers, as well as fostering some amazing new talents. This collection contains some of the best of those stories.

Catherine Haywood is desperate to claim the affection of her long-time friend Frederick Milton, but Frederick only seems interested in courting the new young lady in town. Catherine makes a series of wishes, thinking that is the safer route rather than openly putting her heart on the line. But as each wish is fulfilled, she realizes getting what she wished for is not the same as getting what she wants.

Hannah Hadley is a permanent fixture in London Society and well on her way to becoming a spinster. Despite her beauty and kind disposition, Hannah has accepted the harsh reality of her situation: she will never marry. Continually affected by an illness from her youth, Hannah acknowledges her chances of entertaining potential suitors, at least respectable ones, is slim.

Tessa Lewis is set to embark on a Big-Time Career and marry Toronto's fastest-rising lawyer, who loves her to pieces. But when a visit to a flower market from her childhood sparks memories of the mother she lost too soon, Tessa puts her bright future on hold to work there, determined to come to terms with her past.

Her first London Season has arrived, but Clare Compton is far from enthusiastic. In fact, she finds the experience positively nauseating, and when her first ball ends in disaster, the consequences threaten to upend her entire Season. She wants nothing more than to retreat to her country home away from Society’s judgmental stares. Instead, respite comes from a most unexpected source. Patrick Milton, Clare’s childhood enemy, offers a cunning solution: he will serve as her escort for the final five weeks of festivities to help repair Clare’s reputation.

In these profound reflections on the mysteries of life and death, Stone unpacks how childbirth reveals our anxieties, our physicality, our mortality. All who are born or give birth will someday die. While living and working in one of the world's most impoverished countries, teacher, doula, and mother Rachel Marie Stone unexpectedly caught a baby without wearing gloves, drenching her bare hands with HIV-positive blood. Already worried about her health and family and whether her service was of any use, Stone grappled with realities of human suffering, global justice, and maternal health.

Foreword by Tarana Burke. Awakening chronicles the remarkable global impact of the #MeToo movement. Since 2017, millions have joined the global movement known as #MeToo, catalyzing an unprecedented wave of women’s activism powered by technology that reaches across borders, races, religions...

Book 2 In the “Forbidden Temptations” Series Note to self … never fall in love with two brothers. In my opinion, love is overrated but downright wet and hot when sparks fly. Falling in love with two brothers was not my plan, but I did not avoid or stop it. I let things happen as they may. In my defense, I was not with the brothers at the same time. But regardless, that was short-lived once they found out I dated both of them. Ben and Liam are both attractive and above average in size, if you get my meaning. Liam is a military boy, muscular, wild, and strong. Ben is the more ...

The thrill of an amusement park ride. The hot older man sitting next to me on the Haunted Mansion ride. His hand between my legs while I try not to scream out in ecstasy… Most people think I’m conservative with a journalism degree. If they only knew. Naughty experiences are a must if you want to live life to the fullest. Getting caught in public doing something dirty is what it’s all about. This year, we plan our yearly girl trip around amusement parks. But this trip is turning out to be one of the worst and could be my very last … because I disappear off the face of the earth and ...

Trauma recovery information from victims themselves and professionals.

A next-door neighbor. A summer fling. A bed that has me moaning with pleasure… and fighting for my life... Being a college girl is fun, but I’m ready for spring break and getting back home, sunbathing in my parent’s backyard pool, and checking out the hot older neighbor next door whom I had a crush on since I was a teenager. My next-door neighbor Dylan is newly divorced and oozes that hot, older man vibe. He is muscular and between his legs is a large package that I so want to unwrap. I became instantly wet when I caught him watching me sunbathe from his upstairs window. Maybe I took ...

We are two Board Certified Behavior Analysts and licensed mental health professionals who are passionate about empowering individuals, disseminating important information, and fighting burnout. We dive into the importance of relating to our clients and the power of neurodiversity-affirming practices. We also discuss ways to combat burnout and share strategies for promoting joy and mental wellness. Join us in this empowering and informative conversation and don’t forget to share your thoughts and questions with us at madamebehavior@gmail.com. Remember, all are welcome! #...

How many times have we been encouraged to see the cup half-full instead of half-empty? Oftentimes in western society, the push to be optimistic and to think positive is drilled into us from a young age. However, if one is beginning to become more mindful, the transition to mindfulness may feel a little jarring. Instead of focusing just on the positive aspect of life, mindfulness encourages a realistic outlook on life that embraces the good and the bad, the positive, the negative, and the neutral.

Welcome to Let’s Get Spiritual where we will discuss aspects of personal and spiritual development with your host Rachel Lauren Stone along with special guests. Get ready for raw and real discussions on spirituality, intuition, personal growth, mediumship, and even metaphysical topics. Learn more about Rachel: IG @rachellaurenstone www.rachellaurenstone.com

A one-night stand, a ruthless arms dealer, and a surprise pregnancy. Some job interview this turned out to be... Being a big city girl has always been my thing, so this job opportunity as a marketing specialist in Mobile, Alabama, is exactly what I need for a new start in life. On my first day in town, I crash into Daniel Carter, and my coffee goes flying everywhere. But somehow, I’m in his room... wearing nothing but his shirt. He is tall and well-built, with a chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes. His impeccably expensive suits convey a confidence and powerful demeanor I carved. Of ...

An island getaway, a kidnapping, and a brothel auction. Some vacation this turned out to be... Living a simple country life was never my long-term plan. When my friends invited me to go on a vacation of a lifetime, I didn’t know I would end up in an Eastern European country auctioned off to the highest bidder. Adrian Zalar’s muscular build and fiery brown eyes caught my attention as soon as he entered the room. He is the buyer and I am the merchandise for his brothel. The desire in his eyes and the bulge in his pants tell me he wants me. Adrian’s job is to send me to the brothel, but ...

A crazed billionaire. A cabin in the woods. And no one to hear my screams...of desire. When I took a long-awaited vacation from crunching numbers for big business, I didn’t know I would be tricked into staying at a billionaire CEO’s private cabin in the woods. With his chiseled muscles and deep blue eyes, David Stratford is...overqualified in every way. But his company is failing, and David believes I have the solution to turn his fortunes around. When he broke into my cabin, I didn’t give him what he wanted. I’m not a corporate spy. But he won’t take no for an answer. Now David ...

A business trip. A night of drinks. A one-night-stand with my CEO boss... If Tess was honest with herself, the stress from life and a wonderful night of drinks and delightful conversation led her into the mess she was in. Her boss was once her best friend and now a complication in her life that added another layer of chaos to an already chaotic life. Good-looking Devyn Meyers CEO had little luck in love. His fiancée had left him at the altar. When he reached out to his long-time friend Tessa, he didn’t realize how hard her life had become. He also didn’t expect her to ignite his male ...

A tyrant boss. A secret safe house. And only the sounds of our pleasure... to pass the time... Starting a new career as a financial executive is not all it’s cracked up to be, especially when my boss is a tyrant and a grumpy boss. My gut tells me I made a mistake taking this job. Matthew Cohen is an old friend and my new boss. He is mature and good-looking, with chiseled abs. He was the fun, carefree type. Now his life has reshaped him into a grump and a tyrant. During his tedious meetings, I entertain myself by imagining what he keeps locked away behind his zippered pants. A bank alarm ...

The job description never mentioned “skills in managing a grump”... Tori Caldwell is laser-focused on her marine research, choosing to otherwise keep to herself. When she takes a side job ferrying supplies to a grumpy island billionaire, she can’t help noticing his mature attractive features and chiseled muscles. But all billionaires are definitely arrogant and annoying...right? When her new boss goes from billionaire beast to unforgettable one-night stand, Tori finds herself caught between temptation and her career. Billionaire Christian Ames has had his heart ripped out. When he ...