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A deep-sea nightmare has gone global. The creatures escaped. They’ve evolved. And now—they’re thinking. Kate Morrison thought she ended the terror at Dead Reef. But six months later, the monsters have spread across the world's oceans—each one more deadly than the last. One manipulates machines. Another alters living tissue. And the largest has begun displaying chilling intelligence… and ambition. Now part of a covert government task force, Kate must track the creatures before they establish breeding colonies in the planet’s deepest trenches. But these aren’t random attacks. ...

** new version *** An ancient evil stirs in the darkness. Marine biologist Kate Morrison came to Dead Reef to study coral formations. She found something studying her instead. The local fishermen have stories about the blood tides—when the water runs red and boats don't come back. Kate thought they were just superstitions until the attacks began. Something massive is rising from the deepest trenches around the reef, something that's been evolving in isolation for over a century. It's not just hunting. It's learning. Each attack brings the creature closer to understanding human behavior, ...

A cursed tomb. A goddess reborn. A world on the brink. Egypt, 1940. When a forgotten tomb is opened, an ancient evil awakens, sending two siblings and a fearless adventurer on a desperate race from the deserts of Egypt to Berlin to stop her. 1940, Egypt. Beneath the sun-scorched sands of the Valley of the Kings, a long-forgotten tomb is unearthed. Inside lies Dina—the vengeful goddess of life and death—sealed away for millennia. When her slumber is disturbed by rival British and German archaeologists, her spirit is unleashed, leaving only blood and whispers in its wake. Siblings Lillian...

Starbound Journey — Book Two He was never meant to choose a side. Now the fate of the galaxy rests on his decision. The galaxy is aflame—ripped apart by rebellion, secrets, and ruthless ambition. The Emperor’s grip tightens, demanding the return of his son: Silas—a clone forged from darkness, torn between loyalty and freedom. Deep within the Tower, buried truths rise like a storm. Ivo, the rightful heir to the fallen kingdom of Midros, discovers his father among the imprisoned—hope wrapped in chains, waiting to ignite a revolution. On a desolate lunar station, Silas and Aleehsa ...

Some loves are impossible. Others cross worlds to prove they’re not. She came back for me. But she’s not alone. Desdemona never thought she’d see Lyra again—the winged, otherworldly girl who turned her spring upside down and stole her heart. But when Lyra reappears through a crack in the summer sky, Des’s joy is short-lived. Lyra isn’t alone. Ivana, a fiery and possessive beauty from Lyra’s world, has come too—and she isn’t about to let a “puny human” steal her mate. As jealousy flares and rivalries grow, Des and Lyra’s fragile reunion is tested. Worse, their ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.2 stars – The Enemies of My Country meets Designated Survivor in this white-knuckled political thriller! A shadowy Russian conspiracy is using cutting-edge technology to assassinate politicians and manipulate Congress and the Senate. FBI agent Liam Brannigan, witness Otis Thorne, and tech expert Noah must join forces to stop the killers before a global catastrophe strikes. Why readers love this standalone thriller: High-stakes political suspense and assassinations Fast-paced, gripping, and impossible to put down Perfect for fans of Clancy, Flynn, and Designated Survivor-...

The past never stays buried. And neither do gods. Twenty years after vanishing into the sands, Dina returns—her hunger for power sharper than ever. With Anubis as her guide, she hunts the scarab of legend, a relic said to hold the fire of creation… and destruction. In the shadow of London’s swinging sixties, amid smoky clubs and occult whispers, Lillian and Roy Sawyer are the only ones who know what Dina truly seeks. But as ancient forces stir and the veil between worlds thins, time is running out. Can they stop her before she opens the gates of a forgotten empire? Or will Dina’s ...

A romantic road trip along Maine's rugged coast turns into a fight for survival when a couple's car breaks down. Seeking refuge in a mysterious shoreline village, they uncover a web of secrets and lies. But this village holds more than just earthly secrets... Beneath the waves, an ancient submerged village lurks, home to malevolent spirits that rise with the night. As darkness falls, these vengeful ghosts haunt the living, pulling them down into the depths. Trapped between the world of the living and the realm of the dead, the couple must unravel the sinister connection between the two ...

Previously published as My Fairy Godmother's Gifts on Kindle Vella by author Arla Jones. The ocean is calling her home. But the kingdom beneath the waves may be her greatest enemy. On her eighteenth birthday, Samantha’s life is turned upside down when a mysterious woman reveals a shocking truth—she’s the last heir to an ancient underwater kingdom. Whisked into a dazzling realm of powerful magic, warring factions, and treacherous politics, Samantha soon realizes her new life is no fairytale. Her grandfather, a ruthless ruler, plans to auction her hand in marriage to secure his empire...

She crash-landed into my life… and stole my heart. When tomboy Desdemona opened her door that spring, the last thing she expected was a monster girl falling from the sky—and into her arms. Lyra isn’t just any visitor from another world. With shimmering pink wings, razor-sharp teeth, and galaxy-bright eyes, she’s everything Des never knew she was missing—and everything she shouldn’t want. Monsters don’t belong in the human world. And humans aren’t supposed to fall for them. But when strange portals rip across the sky and more creatures slip through, Des is pulled deeper into ...

In the mystical underwater realm of Sharkapulco, a young heir to the kingdom, Sabrina, embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her fairy godmother Eufemia's past. Her godmother's birthday is soon, and she wants to find something special to give her. With the help of sea-fairy friends and a wise sea witch godmother, they must navigate treacherous waters, and ancient magic to save the delicate balance of the ocean's depths.

Redención y deseo: El amor de Rake Andre Ackley, quien en su día fue el libertino más notorio de Londres, lo ha perdido todo: su reputación, su lugar en la sociedad y su orgullo. Pero cuando se propone limpiar su nombre y descubrir la verdad tras el robo de joyas que lo arruinó, se ve envuelto en una red mucho más compleja de intriga y deseo. Su búsqueda lo lleva a una mujer cautivadora y escurridiza, la presunta ladrona que ha robado su corazón. Mientras unen fuerzas para desentrañar el misterio de los huevos de Fabergé, la determinación de Andre enciende una pasión que amenaza...

An evil queen. A land of harpies. A destiny that even gods cannot escape. Once, Grimhilde was only the Wicked Queen. Now she awakens as a harpy, wings dark as midnight, cast into the cursed land of Colchis. Here, harpies live under the iron rule of Queen Thalassa, whose shadow hunters drain both human and harpy life to fuel her power. But Grimhilde carries more than old sins—she carries the spark of rebellion. Imprisoned, tested, and betrayed, she must rise to save harpies and humans alike, even as her own body transforms from dark wings into radiant white. When Thalassa strikes back, ...

Beyond the Sands of Chaos! The darkness they thought they'd buried is rising again... When a vampiric bat interrupts an ambassador's Christmas celebration, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller know their nightmare is far from over. The creature's origins lead them back to the tomb of Dina, the ancient Egyptian goddess they thought they'd defeated. As they brave the unforgiving desert and unravel the tomb's secrets, they're met with a sinister new threat: the Germans, driven by an insatiable hunger for dark magic. The Stillers, joined by Roy Sawyer, must save themselves before the...

A contemporary holiday romance in a small town. When a family crisis forces Emily Hawthorne back to her small town, she's confronted with the past she's tried to outrun - including her ex-boyfriend and the memories she's been avoiding. As a fierce snowstorm threatens the town's annual Christmas festival, Emily joins forces with rugged search and rescue pilot Ryan to save the day. But as they battle the elements and revive the town's holiday spirit, they're forced to confront their own unresolved feelings. Will the magic of Christmas be enough to thaw their frozen hearts and bring them love ...

Matteo, an aerospace engineer, returns home after working on a recovered spacecraft, expecting a sense of accomplishment. However, an unsettling feeling gnaws at him, and he can't shake the sense that something is amiss. Despite a reassuring doctor's report declaring his health normal, Matteo's unease persists. As he succumbs to exhaustion and drifts into sleep, Matteo awakens to a reality beyond comprehension. No longer in his own body, he finds himself inhabiting the unfamiliar form of another being. Bewildered and disoriented, he discovers the shocking truth: his body has been hijacked ...

A short story of love and death - mortal and immortal. When Lord Allhallowtide, master of the unknown, lays eyes on Constantine, he's ensnared by her beauty and courage. Constantine's life is forever changed when she catches the eye of the enigmatic Lord Allhallowtide, ruler of a mystical realm. As their love deepens, she must confront the mysteries of his world and the darkness that lurks within, all while facing the ultimate question: will their love be strong enough to transcend the boundaries between life and death?

A forbidden love. In a world where nobility is everything, one forbidden love dare not speak its name. But when Rose, the duke's daughter, returns from school, she's determined to follow her heart - no matter the cost. For Arthur, the servant boy who has secretly loved Rose for years, their social divide seems insurmountable. Yet, when a prestigious flower competition offers a hefty prize, Arthur sees a glimmer of hope. Could winning be his ticket to a life with Rose? But as they navigate the treacherous landscape of their forbidden love, a shocking secret from Arthur's past threatens to ...

Love can be a cruel fate. In the shadow of ancient Greece's grandeur palace, a secret love blossoms between Christos, a chiseled soldier, and the lonely queen. But their passion is doomed from the start. When King Minos discovers their affair, his rage unleashes a terrible fate. Desperate to eliminate the rival for his queen's heart, Minos turns to the dark sorceress Circe, who weaves her malignant magic. Christos is forever changed, trapped in the form of the Minotaur, a monstrous creature bound to the labyrinth. Can their love survive the beast within, or will it succumb to the darkness ...

Asesinatos de inspiración política y un suspense apasionante se combinan en este thriller de suspense. Cuando una serie de muertes misteriosas sacude las altas esferas de la política y las finanzas, el agente del FBI Liam Brannigan recibe la misión de desentrañar la verdad. Pero a medida que aumenta el número de cadáveres, no está más cerca de atrapar al asesino. Eso es así hasta que Otis Thorne, testigo de uno de los asesinatos, une fuerzas con Liam y el experto en tecnología Noah para desenmascarar la siniestra trama. A medida que investigan más, descubren una impactante red ...