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Delilah Green hat sich geschworen, nie wieder nach Bright Falls zurückzukehren. Mittlerweile lebt sie in New York, ihre Karriere als Fotografin nimmt langsam Fahrt auf, und ihr Bett ist niemals leer. Als ihre Stiefschwester Astrid sie mit einem dicken Scheck lockt, ihre Hochzeit zu fotografieren, wirft Delilah ihre Vorsätze über Bord und macht sich auf in das verfluchte Städtchen, das sie einst ihr Zuhause nannte. Bei den Hochzeitsvorbereitungen trifft sie auf Claire Sutherland, eine von Astrids hochnäsigen Freundinnen. Dabei stellt Delilah fest, dass doch nicht alles so unattraktiv ist in Bright Falls, wie zunächst gedacht.

After being placed in foster care, Rhi is hungry for a fresh start and begins working at the Happy Valley Wildlife Preserve. While in the woods, she stumbles upon a surreal sight: a pack of wolves guarding four feral and majestic girls. After Rhi gains their trust, they reveal that they’re princesses from another land, raised by a magical prophet they call Mother—and they're convinced Rhi is their lost fifth sister. Unsure what to believe, Rhi ushers the girls to civilization, where they’re met with societal uproar and scrutiny, dubbed “The Wild Girls of Happy Valley.”

Are you lost? Are you hopeless? Trying to find a reason to breathe? This is a story about a girl named Krystal, who struggles with suicide, depression, and finding hope in life. If you are looking for hope then keep reading, you might find something amazing inside...

On a remote island west of Scotland, an evil widow uses black magic and evil spells to force the MacKenzie family off St. Margaret Island. Their young son, Robbie MacKenzie saves the life of an injured albatross named Alfonso. When Robbie and his mother are notified that his father was lost at sea and that only his unopened parachute was found, Robbie knows he must find out what really happened to his father.

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Evrion teeters on the brink of anarchy as Amber flees the homeland she has only just gotten to know. Hidden away in yet another unfamiliar room, lying awake in a strange bed, she grapples with the harsh reality of the life she has chosen. She is lightyears away from Evrion, unable to stand with the people who have looked to her family as a guiding light for years.

Un'oscura presenza si sta facendo largo nel Regno di Allward. La percepisce persino Corayne, figlia della pirata Meliz an-Amarat, che pure è costretta dalla madre a vivere in uno sperduto e tranquillo villaggio sulla costa, mentre sogna un futuro pieno di avventure per mare. Quel che Corayne ancora non sa è che il destino sta per bussare alla sua porta. La sua esistenza, infatti, viene sconvolta il giorno in cui un Avo, creatura mitica e immortale, e un'assassina letale come poche altre al mondo, le fanno visita. I due hanno affrontato un viaggio pericoloso per trovarla e per chiederle aiuto.

Er ist ein ordinärer Straßenkater, bis... ja bis er seine große Liebe trifft, eine weiße Katzendiva mit blauen Augen. Pech, dass genau zu der Zeit bei ihr eingebrochen wird. Glück für ihn, denn er kann ihr Held sein und sie beschützen. Doch dann will sie den Dieb finden und es wird gefährlich für die beiden. Ob sie das Abenteuer unbeschadet überstehen?

„Morgen werden wir sterben, welche Rolle spielt das alles also noch?“ Nova hat sich geschworen, jedes Quäntchen ihrer Kraft zu nutzen, um den weltvernichtenden Feind zu besiegen, der seit hundertfünfzig Jahren die Erde bedroht. Sie hat nur keine Ahnung wie. Dennoch reist Nova zusammen mit ihren Freunden an die Kriegsfront um das Unmögliche zu vollbringen.

Une nuit, le monde d'Edie bascule et ses certitudes volent en éclats. Une nuit où le meilleur ami de son frère la viole et la laisse anéantie. Alors Edie enterre au plus profond de son être celle qu'elle était. Les amies, les mecs, plus rien ne pourra jamais être comme avant. Désormais, elle prendra tous les matins le chemin du lycée les poings serrés et les yeux secs. Le combat acharné d’une adolescente victime de viol pour trouver la force de continuer à vivre et à aimer.

Seventeen-year-old Zach was visiting his uncle in a small Montana town when a mysterious illness ripped through the world. Most died, but those who survived the Infection became mindless killers, spreading the disease with a single scratch. Now, a year later, civilization lies in ruins, and Zach is the town's sole survivor. Desperately lonely, he longs to return to his family in Seattle, but his fears hold him captive.

In 'Disturbing Remains,' Derek, Kaili's husband, finds himself thrust into a chilling investigation when only a torso is discovered by the police. Racing against time as more gruesome body parts surface, Derek and his team delve deeper into a twisted maze of murders begging to be solved. Meanwhile, Kaili seeks solace during a sabbatical but is drawn into an unexpected adventure. Assisting her friend Dr. Doris Wolf's discovery of the Canadian Ice Maiden, Kaili utilizes her remarkable ability to communicate with mummies through a spirit box. Together, they venture to unlock the secrets of the...

A father’s acceptance. A father’s delight in you. Listen, whether your father gives you this or not, it doesn’t change your true worth, the true you. Jesus said, ‘Do not call anyone no earth ‘father’, for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.’ (Matthew 23:9) You might have some DNA from an earthly parent, but that is surface stuff. The real stuff is that you have been ‘made in the image of God’, and that he has put eternity in your heart. The deep truth about you comes from the throne room of your Creator, your Father in heaven. And your true and ‘secret’ name will...

Quand Lola est entrée dans la classe, ce fut comme un éblouissement pour Charlie. Puis il y eut cette façon de se présenter, en épelant les quatre lettres de son prénom - L.O.L.A. -, comme une mélodie. D’inconnue, Lola devient pour Charlie une amie, puis une meilleure amie. Quelque chose chez elle d’indéfinissable l’attire irrésistiblement. Du trouble, du désir sans doute. Les filles plaisent à Charlie mais certains garçons aussi, c’est confus. Mais on tombe amoureux d’une personne, pas d’un sexe.

Todo el mundo sabe quién es don Nicolás Medina, el capo de la familia. Muchos le tienen miedo. En el barrio, en la ciudad, todo el mundo le conoce. Se cuentan muchas cosas de él y nadie sabe cuáles son verdaderas y cuáles no. Pero esta historia no habla de él, sino de tres jóvenes integrantes del clan de los Medina. Ángel Medina, dieciséis años, su nieto favorito, ansioso por hacerse un hueco en la jerarquía familiar; su hermana pequeña Jessica Medina, Jess, siempre seria, observando todo; y su primo Nico, de la misma edad que Jess, probablemente el único al que la chica escucha, su confidente.

Tothom sap qui és don Nicolás Medina, el capo de la família. Molts li tenen por. Al barri, a la ciutat, tothom el coneix. Se nexpliquen moltes coses i ningú sap quines són veritat i quines no. Però aquesta historia no parla dell, sinó de tres joves que formen part del clan dels Medina. LÀngel Medina, setze anys, el seu net preferit, ansiós de fer-se un lloc en la jerarquia familiar; la seva germana petita, la Jessica Medina, Jess, sempre seriosa, observant-ho tot; i el seu cosí Nico, de la mateixa edat que la Jess, probablement lúnic a qui la noia fa cas, el seu confident.

In the stifling summer of 1953, Fort Hancock's oppressive monotony traps Edward Durand in a cycle of conformity, until an unexpected encounter beneath the pier pulls him into the intoxicating world of Johnny and his motley crew. Amid the shadows, accompanied by the haunting melodies of discordant jazz, Edward discovers a secret society where rebellious spirits converge, their passions fueled by forbidden literature and rich discussions. Tempted by Johnny's enigmatic presence and the sultry Sally, Edward becomes entranced with tales of bawdy adventures and the promise of a world beyond the ...

Over a century ago, God's United Reich, a tyrannical religious ideology, conquered the American Republic, transforming it into a holy utopia. The heart of this oppressive regime is the Divine Leader and his unwavering military force called the NiBorr, which demands unquestioning obedience from its flock. Leon Grady has the perceived holy life: he's the star of his high school baseball team and is surrounded by adoring friends and a family who love him, all while dating the girl next door. Yet, deep inside, he knows he can never really be happy because of who he is and what his heart wants.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Wickham and Herja, where love and courage intertwine. Join them as they navigate through thrilling encounters and unexpected challenges that will captivate you from start to finish. As they prepare for their journey to the mystical Silver Springs, Wickham's nervousness grows. Amidst the excitement, his family arrives, bringing immense joy to his heart. But something seems different about his brothers, while Tara can't stop talking about it all.

One fight will change the world. Rose Beaufont knows it must involve her. The leader of the Shadow Walker coven does too. Neither woman can run from this fight any longer. Only one woman can survive it....