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My Journey with Miles: A Father’s Story of Love, Autism, and Hope is a heartfelt memoir that chronicles a father’s emotional and transformative journey after his son, Miles, is diagnosed with autism. Through the highs and lows, the uncertainties and triumphs, the father navigates the challenges of raising a child with autism, learning invaluable lessons about patience, resilience, and unconditional love along the way.

It Came From the Darkness is a unique collection of drabbles (stories of 100 words exactly) and artwork, compiled by Red Cape Publishing and Philip Rogers 101 PR in aid of the Max the Brave Fund. A huge number of horror writers, poets, artists, and film makers have come together to support the cause and offer the listener something special. Each piece of writing begins with the same five words, but the stories themselves are all wonderfully varied. So dig in, take each tale one bloody bite at a time, and beware of what comes from the darkness.

In the moments after time and space came into existence, the war between the light and the dark was born. The furious battle escalated when the Creator formed the Earth.

Carolyn’s parents did not, after all, make genomics history by synthesizing her genome in a lab. She has known she is the “Human Hoax” ever since a high school genetics exercise revealed she has trisomy X - a chromosomal abnormality - yet no synthetically constructed genome would have such clear traces of natural conception. Many years later, as a molecular biologist, Carolyn hopes her colleagues never learn of her embarrassing origins. But when someone ransacks her office and lab, she finds professional embarrassment is the least of her worries.

Los Angeles, 1954. Sending a pair of mass murderers to the chair got his name in the papers, but veteran fighter pilot turned detective, Augy Small, couldn’t celebrate. The culprits confessed, but the cops only ever found one body. Who had the killers died to protect? Katya Tyler, a Russian enigma with a wad of cash in one hand and a hit list in the other, claims to have the answers. First, she wants Augy’s help to bring down a massive underground network of human traffickers. As the case unfolds, every clue is an echo of his past.

Are you facing trials? Are physical and mental challenges weighing you down on our journey? Through his experiences with the rare disease myasthenia gravis, host Stephen V. Smith shares encouragement and inspiration as he seeks to create a life of meaning and connection. "Live Life Rare" is the companion podcast to the newsletter of the same name, which can be found at liveliferare.com. Join in the conversation as Stephen helps us discover and pursue what a rare life means to each of us.

Accidents happen. But only when a Marine says so.

Penny is sent to a remote Scottish Island, under the Witness protection program. She only has minutes to pack, and no family or friends are to be contacted. There is only one man on the island who knows her story, an old man called Alec. He introduces Penny to some of the locals, one, in particular, catches her eye, Ethan Mackenzie, a policeman. He is tall dark and handsome and Penny starts to fall for him. Though Penny makes a shocking discovery which will change everything.

Despite the success of their last mission, the Marine Corps put one of Team Midnight's finest men on trial and sentenced their best shooter to a mental hospital. With half the team out of commission, Swayne and Greiner are sent to Afghanistan on a research operation, one that turns fatal when a CIA agent is captured by terrorists. Now it's up to this two-man team to get him back...and the clock is ticking.

The land of Bosnia has suffered bloodshed, atrocity, and ceaseless misery. But there is one man the people fear above all else. His name is Markocevik, known throughout the region as the Butcher of Belgrade. For years, he and his team of Serbian commandos have been carrying out a merciless agenda of ethnic cleaning. And when Markocevik is declared a war criminal, Force Recon goes in after him.

Every member of the Force Recon team is absolutely vital, so the loss of men has taken quite a toll on Team 2400. But the replacements keep coming in. So do the mission orders. This time, Team Midnight is getting sent into the heart of the Iranian desert to inflict maximum casualities on a terrorist group responsible for bombing a U.S. warship. The mission is complicated and more dangerous than anything they've seen before. Let's just hope the new guy can hold his own.

Esther has the kind of story they make movies about. Her mother was an alcoholic, her father, a two-time murderer. All odds were against her ever becoming a successful, well-rounded woman. But…God intervened in her life. Today, Esther, is an international gospel music singer, teacher, and speaker. Her sincere desire is to inspire others to live a life free from the constraints of the past. Her testimony is this: “It does not matter what background you emerged from. Regardless of what your parents did or failed to do, you do not have to end up a failure in life.” “Few believers equal...

I Am Redeemed is a 21-day Christian devotional for women rising from the ashes of heartbreak and identity loss. For the woman who prayed through pain, silenced her voice, and is now ready to see herself the way her Heavenly Father does — this is more than a devotional. It’s a holy invitation to healing. Through scripture, faith-based affirmations, honest prayers, and Spirit-led reflections, C.V.L. Smith gently leads you back to the arms of the One who never let you go.

Enduring Love is the seventh book in the Stalford Sisters- A Victorian Saga. Lady Emily Stalford has returned to Scotland with her beloved Henry by her side. As they embark on this new chapter of their lives, filled with hope and excitement, they remain unaware of the formidable challenges that lie ahead. Just as they begin to settle into their life together, upheaval strikes. A shadow is cast over their newfound happiness, bringing with it a complex mix of emotions and past wounds. Will the deep bond between Emily and Henry be strong enough to withstand this shocking revelation?

Temptation is the sixth book in The Stalford Sisters- A Victorian Saga. Lady Emily Stalford has bravely chosen to follow her heart, a decision that leads her away from the rugged landscapes of Scotland to the vast, uncharted territories of Canada with the man she believes to be the love of her life. As she steps into her new world, she anticipates a fresh start filled with hope and adventure. However, the reality she faces in Canada proves to be anything but peaceful. In a twist of fate, Emily unexpectedly finds herself drawn to Henry, the dashing groom. Their initial connection sparks a ...

A Victorian Saga of Love, Betrayal and Friendship Betrayed is the fourth book in The Stalford Sisters Series. Lady Emily Stalford is taken aback when she discovers an unexpected letter that Clara has received from William. The contents of the letter raise questions and concerns, leaving Emily deeply unsettled. As tensions rise within the family, an unexpected visitor arrives at Donbar Castle. This unanticipated arrival forces everyone to confront their pasts and reconsider their relationships. Meanwhile, Lady Stalford embarks on yet another journey back to Canada, seeking clarity and solace...

Audio chapters from the Wattpad novel HOW NOT TO VAMPIRE. There are rules about who gets to be a vampire, and Bob, a young black man living in Toronto, breaks them all. In order to stay undead, he must battle the secret vampire society hell-bent on giving him a more permanent death. Read on Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/221510371

Recent awareness of sexual harassment has provided its victims with visibility and a voice. But for many victims, our stories of pain are different. They may never make the headlines. Your violators may not be famous personalities. We may never call the police or wind up in an emergency room. Yet we carry our pain with us — bullying, abuse, divorce, infidelity, abortion - wearing it as a scarlet letter. We hide the offenses of others behind our own mask of shame.

A deeper look at how we cope with growing after our Storms. Taking time to evaluate our path of growth

A stunning first novel full of empathy, marked by an astounding maturity of insight. Cumberland is both a place and a state of mind; it is a small-town story of longing and loss in the manner of David Adams Richards. It is an exploration of loneliness and the fear of loneliness in lives limited by circumstance. Cumberland is an industrial town located halfway between Ottawa and Montreal on the shore of the St. Lawrence River. It's facing the close of its factories and mills in the wake of the North American Free Trade Agreement.