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When Cameron gets a text from an unknown number, his life is thrust into unimaginable chaos. Things come to a head when he begins to receive graphic photographs of himself being tortured. A schoolgirl fantasy spirals out of control. Savannah has just pulled her life together, only for it to be unravelled by a drunken one-night stand. Love, lust and revenge collide with terrifying consequences. Is anybody truly innocent? It could happen to anybody.

Five university housemates go on a final blowout to The Cabin before they all go their separate ways. The trip is a cover for a vindictive prank. When the prank goes wrong and one of the housemates dies, the final four find themselves trapped in the middle of nowhere, tormented by an 80s-style horror villain, complete with machete and mask.

In a world full of ordinary, Eros Wolf is anything but ordinary. Awkward, the other children mock him. Outcast, he struggles to survive. Only, the world in which he lives isn't so ordinary. There is a secret his mother hasn't told him. A mystery from the past. But before his mother can tell him, she is tragically killed. Then, things begin to happen. Things he can't explain. The other children no longer taunt him. They're afraid of what will happen if they do. Discarded, he is forgotten by all. All except for one.

In When There Are Two Patients in One Body, an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse shares a collection of birth stories, some joyful and others harrowing, that reveal profound life lessons from one of the most intense human experiences. While babies arrive either by vaginal delivery or caesarean section, each birth unfolds uniquely, whether as a momentous and thrilling event or an unexpected and life altering ordeal. This book follows the author's career, presenting a chronological journey through a diverse array of births, each story interwoven with her personal reflections.

With her mother dying, and her father drowning his woes in whisky, young Martha Anne’s wildness leads to her eventual arrest as an Incorrigible Rogue. All seems to be spiraling out of control until an uncanny friendship with the village wise woman, Betty Nuppy, helps guide Martha Anne on a path to salvation—if not, at least, redemption.

With the coming of the new school year and twice as many, Braidenhurst Academy finds they need to increase their staff. Among them you will meet Miranda and Otter who come from different backgrounds and challenges. Some of the students have their own problems and must adapt to their new environment. A friend returns with a quest to find and rescue children who have been taken by slavers. This will stretch Tam Slickery’s network of informants to the max. The adventure never stops, and you won’t want to miss any of it. Open this book and start listening.

Has fear ever held you back from doing something you always wanted to do? Have you ever talked yourself out of doing something, giving yourself lots of excuses why not to do it? Have you ever wished you were more confident? More assertive? This book provides the answers to how to free yourself. It provides the equation to confidence! If you are determined to be more confident, more assertive and learn about yourself along the way, then this book is for you.

In a world that persistently teaches us to critique and alter our bodies, where are the lessons on embracing and loving them? Understanding body acceptance isn’t as simple as ticking boxes on a checklist. It’s not about showering ourselves with compliments or indulging in self-care rituals and then magically achieving self-love. It’s a journey, much like navigating a vast, never-ending theme park. With a myriad of rides, from the thrilling roller coasters to the gentle carousels, everyone’s adventure is unique.

Unlock Your Potential with 'Coming Unstuck'! This powerful and transformative book intertwines the real-life struggles of a London band trying to make it big in the cut-throat music business with a deep exploration of stuckness, offering a unique blend of true drama and insightful commentary. Get ready for a wild, roller-coaster ride as you dive into the pages of this unique 'faction' that will both entertain and enlighten you. Discover the key to breaking free from the chains of stuckness and why forming a band may not be the best solution.

Step back in time to the late 1800s, where the mystical lands of Dartmoor serve as the backdrop for a tale of magic, mischief, and democracy. Meet Snuffle Weed, a cantankerous goblin with a greedy thirst for water that knows no bounds, much to the chagrin of the local water sprites.

Scott Miller is a former professional wrestler who can't seem to catch a break. After yet another layoff from the Union, Scott is at a loss for what to do next. Then, out of the blue, he gets a call from his old promoter at Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, asking him to put on the face paint for one last title shot. Just as Scott begins to taste the glory he's always chased, his dreams are shattered when he discovers his promoter's deep gambling debt to a dangerous biker gang. Realizing the peril they're all in, Scott rallies his fellow wrestlers to save their friend.

Mars Trek chronicles the first human mission to Mars in the year 2076, a joint endeavour between the United States and Russia. The American team travels aboard a rotating spacecraft that simulates gravity, while the Russian team opts for a zero-gravity vessel. Although a work of science fiction, Mars Trek offers broad appeal to general listeners, much like Andy Weir's The Martian. It combines visionary technology and scientifically grounded detail with a compelling portrayal of the human side of space exploration.

Free from the clutches of the wolf Burrmark, Jay leads the children ever south to their intended destination. There are still many mountains to cross, a permafrost, and a huge expanse of featureless snow with a storm brewing, as well as the constant daily search for food, which troubles their every step.

The Bristow Kid–Undaunted is the inspiring story of a woman's journey through life. Born into the unimaginable world of World War II, she navigates the adversity of wartime childhood and overcomes the challenges of abuse to build a life of fulfillment.

Told through the eyes of Booba (Grandma), this story follows the life of a young female dancer in 1930s-40s Eastern Europe. It explores themes of relationships, bravery, and unity in the face of hatred, both in the past and today, toward others simply because of their religion, race, colour, sexuality, or gender. Booba has spent years researching the Holocaust, reading personal accounts, and listening to survivors' stories. This book does not include names of people or places because she wants you to imagine it is your city, town, or village.

Coming to a crossroad in her life faster than expected, Julie relies on her faith for the strength to make it through. Dealing with the passing of her husband, she finds her daily existence swallowed by grief, and doesn’t feel ready to embrace life again. However, God seems to have a different plan.

The Earth is my Ant Farm, The Creational School gave it to me but I'm a bit bored with it now. A bigger boy threw a rock at it in the classroom and wiped out all my dinosaurs, I liked them. Now I'm stuck with the ants and they like to multiply. I have a favourite Ant, his name is Derek. This is about him, he likes to travel. He doesn't know how but I will tell him one day.

The moment Meg's closest and only friend was abused and abducted, her mind changed gears. Alone and physically weakened in a Spanish speaking country, she had to harness who and whatever to fight the overwhelming enemy. Sacrifices had to be made. The question is, would that be enough to save her loved ones?

Amid the chaotic world caused by Covid, Gail receives an expected diagnosis, not having had any symptoms it is a total shock to her. How does she cope with this news and get her head around it, as she is going through her treatment, the bombshell of her husbands illness is added into the mix. Life is certainly different, It's never going to be the same again, trying to find a new normal, whatever that is, a roller-coaster of ups and downs and emotions. Trying to navigate a path that is so different, sometimes so hard and difficult, yet is now part of her everyday life.

Picture a social misfit who has stumbled through life, making every conceivable mistake along the way. Despite his best efforts to find stability and understanding in a world that seemed to elude him, he remained stubborn and uncompromising, clinging to a deep-seated attitude of non-conformity. His headspace had no room for compromise, and as a result, he had never experienced a meaningful relationship of any kind.