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Sakkara, Egypt. The birthplace of magic in our world. On the thirteenth hour, of the thirteenth day, of the thirteenth month after their death, an old enemy returns from the abyss with the aid of the Shadow. Keegan Whitestone must unravel a mystery and stop a murder before it happens - five thousand years in the past! Rise of the Shadow is the third book in the Beyond the Veil series, and is a novella of approximately 30,000 words.

Callen is a beautiful young woman who tries to see the best in everyone. Cursed with a cruel, overbearing father, she struggles to find balance in her life. When an injured dragon crashes near her home, she must disobey her father to follow her heart. Scale of a Dragon is a short story of 5,600 words set in the world of The Guardian's Apprentice.

Keegan Whitestone doesn’t believe in magic. A disillusioned young man drifting through life without purpose, he almost welcomes the unexpected delivery of his father’s signet ring and a mysterious note. Estranged from his father before the man’s death, Keegan knows nothing of his family heritage, or of the world awaiting him on the other side of the magical barrier known as the Veil. Summoned by the grandfather he never knew existed, Keegan must travel beyond the Veil to become the older man’s apprentice. With his grandfather, known as the Guardian, they must safeguard the barrier ...

In this pulse-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last end, homicide detective Nick Teffinger witnesses a murder from a place he shouldn’t be and soon finds himself pulled into the edgy world of an exotic young lawyer who is too mysterious to trust and too hypnotic to resist. The Nick Teffinger thrillers are all self-contained within their own four corners and can be listened to in any order.

Understand what takes your breath away in a book while breathing the pure air of God's truth. Using Philippians, Numbers, Proverbs, and Ephesians, learn to apply eternal standards to reading and writing, fiction and non-fiction. Learn how to be a discerning reader and a godly writer. Discover positive and negative criteria for entertaining as well as teaching. Learn what's actually being taught and also what should be taught. It's not all about inspiration or objectionable elements. Learn to sniff out where the bad air of secularism wants to lead you.

Magic has been franchised. Magical conveniences are sold everywhere like designer coffee. Everyday life is filled with technical and magical wonders. Only, the magic is murdering people. Thoth Corp's hot new spell is turning people into ravening monsters. Their only hope to quietly rectify the situation before the epidemic spreads is the spell architect they framed and sent to prison. El's response to his former partners wasn't polite. Homeless, forbidden to use government-regulated magic, and barely surviving out of dumpsters, Eli struggles to rebuild his life.

The Aging Revolution is the story of Butler and his disciples: women and men who saw older distressed adults in hospitals and homes, and worse: being ignored by most of the medical establishment. These revolutionaries could not ignore the suffering, and they set out—individually and collectively—to create entirely new ways of caring for aging adults to ease their suffering and improve their quality and length of life.

Unconditional love and complete forgiveness are biblical concepts in rebellion against the ways of mankind. God’s love challenges all to seek it, to live it, and to share it with others. Such an all encompassing love invites a deeper question: How can one be freed of anxiety when the world seems absent of grace? God Called Love explores the message of love emphasized through the teachings of Jesus and written within the Book of John. In doing so, it finds hope in grace and forgiveness born of perfect love. Through John’s eyewitness account, readers discover love is capable of mending ...

When Paula Gadd’s husband of almost 30 years dies, just days away from the seventh anniversary of their son Christopher’s death, her world falls apart. Grieving and bereft, she is stunned when a young woman approaches her at the funeral service and slips something into her pocket. A note suggesting that Paula’s husband was not all that he seemed....

In this third status report I dissect the ongoing pandemic situation, what has happened and what is to come from the Great Reset. We also explore why we are being brought to the threshold of a second Civil War, the scripted propaganda being put out into the public arena, and the real truth of the matter of racism and the black community in the United States in 2020. Biblical prophecy as outlined in my first book, 'Rise of the New World Order: The Culling of Man', is happening right under your nose. Please read the reviews for my first and second books to see that I indeed know what I'm ...

For those who like their stories on the darker side... 19 Stories of phobia from New York Times bestselling master suspense authors F. Paul Wilson and Heather Graham with a "krewe" of dynamic award-winning storytellers. Thomas F. Monteleone E. McCarthy Lance Taubold Elle J Rossi Michael Koogler Crystal Perkins Richard Devin Connie Corcoran Wilson Aidan Russell Edward DeAngelis Jeff DePew Don Marlowe Holly Prentiss Jason Pozzessere

The time was over. The team would never be the same. Mike knew the team was saddened by the change, and he too felt the loss of such a great experience with them. At the same time, he felt great joy at what they had taught him. Join Mike on his journey of learning it was not just how to Be a Leader but it was about Being a Leader that made the difference.

"Unique and beautifully done...an enriching experience from beginning to end - deep, emotional, and moving." -Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, Discovery Book Review "[Nercessian] is so skilled at creating characters vulnerable and real that we can feel their pain and deeply-set regret...a truly satisfying journey" - Madeline Barbush, Independent Book Review From the author of the novels The Dowry and The Gift, My Name Was Susan O'Malley follows four college friends into their 60s as they navigate complicated and tragic relationships. When the brother of Tom's first love and Mag's best friend, Susan O'...

Developed from a personal interest in American witchcraft, Raffaelle Pezzella has brought together a gifted group of authors whose interests lie in a similar field. Here you will find a wealth of interesting short stories that draw as much on historical documents as they do folklore, classic novels, and short stories or even modern cinema. In his previous volumes of short stories, Raffaele Pezzella, through his measured curation has developed a back catalogue of wonderful stories from a magnificently diverse group of writers. His volume of Lovecraftian tales, The Black Stone: Stories for ...

Tales of Horror by Masters of Suspense: The Barrens - F. Paul Wilson, New York Times Bestselling Author; A cosmic horror tale in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Genuine pinelands lore painted with a Lovecraftian palette Control+Alt+Delete - Rachel Aukes, Amazon Bestselling Author; In the near-future where we are monitored every minute of every day, a law is passed that grants an Artificial Intelligence system the power to instantly “reform” anyone deemed a threat to society. The Agent - Michael Koogler; What would you give to have it all? What would you offer up for fame and fortune? Would...

Shai'tan is a powerful dragon, enslaved by the dark witch, Khamsin. Although she raised him from a hatchling, and taught him the ways of wizards, she is a harsh and unforgiving taskmaster. When she sends him on a mission to acquire the Amaranthine Flask, a potion that will give her youth and beauty that will never fade, she discovers the difference between obedience and loyalty. 'The Amaranthine Flask' is a short story of approximately 3,500 words, and is set in the world of the 'Beyond the Veil' series of novels.

Are we living under a New World Order? Look around - it seems that it will only be a matter of time before all of the controls are in place.

Meaningful school reform starts with your most powerful partner—your students! When you take time to listen, you’ll find that students’ aspirations can drive your school toward exciting new goals—and when students know they’re being heard, they engage meaningfully in their own academic success. Using examples drawn from student surveys, focus groups, observations, and interviews, this groundbreaking book presents a blueprint for a successful partnership between educators and students.

Teddy is running across the U.S. to win a 1962 Cadillac on a bet. Indio's second swing hit Sparky's rough skull. Robert, Deputy-of-Noddingoff & Sir-Georgie do battle. Yanko & Veracruz are 2 members of "The Songbirds." Dalton entered a nightmarish scene at the office. Stinky agreed with Skeeto's idea about the dancers. Mongo and cave dwellers make strange music. Fred left the elevator smelling like Ben-Gay. Emerson removed the diaper & Leonard peed a stream. Ingeborg vomited from the cave water. Larry's omelette has 12 eggs & a pound of bacon. Felix the cat munched the fresh baked pie.

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