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In Rip-Off!, 13 of today’s best and most honored writers of speculative fiction face a challenge even they would be hard-pressed to conceive: Pick your favorite opening line from a classic piece of fiction (or even non-fiction) - then use it as the first sentence of an entirely original short story.

Britton Rainstar never knew he could love a woman as deeply as he does Manuela Aloe and be so terrified of her at the same time. It's not just that he thinks she's out of his league. It's more that the longer he stays with her, the closer to death he seems to come. A vicious dog is somehow let...

Chip Bannister ran the nation's largest real estate rip off from 1965 to 1974. He was the youngest of three boys; smooth, good looking and charming. An egomaniac, but, very smart, extremely cunning. He was an East Coast trust fund kid that attended USC, and then, with the help of his billionaire father, formed Bannister Financial in downtown Beverly Hills.

Budding mystery writer Mallory was just trying to impress a politically correct girlfriend by delivering hot meals to little old ladies. The last thing he expected was to find his elderly charges such fascinating company, and when one sweet old gal meets an unexpectedly grisly fate, Mal sets out to find and stop the burglars who this time stole a life. The last thing the local sheriff needs, however, is a meddling civilian.

In this new audiobook, Libertarian journalist Kristin Tate provides a look into the wild world of frivolous taxation, aimed at educating members of her own generation in the evils of big government. In How Do I Tax Thee?, libertarian commentator and rising media star Kristin Tate takes us on a...

Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks. Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a...

Yes, we have been conned! Over 100 years ago, very clever and dishonest European bankers foisted the Federal Reserve banking system on America. Since that time, they have robbed us of trillions of dollars, engaged us in unnecessary wars so that they could make extra profits, killed or maimed a generation of Americans in wars every twenty years or so, and robbed many of us of the American dream. Our book explains it all. "You must understand the problem before you can solve it" We have all heard this before. Now, this really makes sense when you realize that this is how we have been conned; ...

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING AUTHORS!" ~ G. Taylor FBI Agent Rosanne Dawson likes to go DEEP under the covers to extract from criminals. She's the best at what she does, willing to go all the way and risk whatever it takes to uphold the law. Now Agent Dawson has met her match -- an alpha dog that wanders into Las Vegas from the desert straddling his thick and powerful motorcycle. Together Dawson and this handsome outlaw will use their sweaty bodies to take down the most powerful...

Lights! Camera! Reed! That's right - Reed Ferguson, the intrepid hero of This Doesn't Happen in the Movies, is back. A mysterious death. A brother searching for the truth. A devious ex-wife. Real estate shenanigans. More danger for Reed than a film noir plot.

The Real Rock Follies is a real-life story of youthful trust betrayed, dreams of stardom dashed and cruel lessons learnt. The three girls, then in their late twenties, learned too late that in the harsh showbiz world you can hardly trust anyone, not even your friends. However, despite everything, they got the last laugh.

Don’t Hire a Plumber Until You Read This! Most homeowners overpay for plumbing services, fall for scams, or hire the wrong professional—all because they don’t know the insider secrets of the industry. This book is your ultimate guide to hiring a plumber, ensuring fair pricing, quality service, and scam-free transactions.What You’ll Learn Inside: ✅ How to spot common plumbing scams before they cost you thousands ✅ Essential questions you MUST ask before hiring a plumber ✅ How to negotiate pricing confidently—without losing the deal ✅ What hidden fees and pricing tricks ...

Off The Rip is an unfiltered conversation series where Diesel Covey sits down with artists, entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday legends to explore how people really make connections in today’s world. No scripts. No rehearsals. Just authentic moments, stories, and messages - straight off the rip. From backstage talks and tour-life gems to interesting people from all different fields, Diesel carries his magnetic energy, musician’s perspective, and genuine curiosity into every episode. Whether you’re here for music, business, culture, or inspiration, Off The Rip delivers conversations ...

Based on author David Loeper's nearly 25 years of experience with this industry's inner workings, Stop the Investing Rip-off reveals the real costs of the investments we make, details the false and misleading information sold to us, and discusses the devastating effects they can have on personal wealth.

Believe it or not, your retirement plan is probably costing you too much. And unless you're willing to take action now, you'll ultimately have less money in retirement or be forced to work years longer to accumulate the funds you'll need.

Nationally syndicated newspaper columnist Tim Carter, founder of Ask the Builder, exposes why asphalt shingles are falling apart much faster than they should. Carter also reveals how to add copper to the top of all roofs to significantly slow down the degradation of asphalt shingles. Homeowners and businesses that depend on asphalt shingles can end up saving tens of thousands of dollars by following Carter's advice.

A columnist for MSNBC's Red Tape Chronicles, Bob Sullivan exposes hundreds of scams perpetrated daily on the average American - often by seemingly reputable companies. In this eye-opening volume, Sullivan carefully documents and loudly decries hidden fees and penalties that cost people thousands of dollars a year. But he doesn't stop there. He also shows listeners how they can fight back!

DISCLOSURE: This book is fictional. PROJECT: GLEANN RUNDA is not a real and active study. The location site of Gleann Runda is not real. The tragic murder that takes place in the story did not really happen. The secret society, The Gleann Group-the politicians, movies stars, rock stars and other “famous people” referred to in the story, aren’t real. Please don’t try to search the study, the site or the people involved because NONE of it exists. However, you would like to read and enjoy this fictional tale, please do! … Sarah Scott’s “Second Half” in Seattle was off to an ...

Welcome to the official podcast of former NBA player and Slam Dunk Contest Champion Terrence Ross! Every week, Terrence and his co-host Stephen Madison (aka Potsi) chop it up about all things sports, entertainment, video games and whatever else they think of. Keep an eye out for celebrity guests too!

On this week’s episode of the Service Based Business Society, we’re ripping the bandaid off and mapping the small circle that quietly decides whether you scale or stall. Tiffany-Ann breaks down the six relationships every service-based founder needs: a truth-teller who cuts through the noise, a clean finance stack (bookkeeper → management accounting/CFO → tax strategist), a banker who believes in your vision, the right lawyer at the right time, an insurance pro who matches coverage to real risk, and a mentor plus personal believer to keep you moving when it’s hard. You’ll walk away...

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