Dark Test

Would you be prepared to work for free? How would you like to bust your hump for a large corporation 60-plus hours a week without a wage or a single day off for the vague promise of some mysterious perks in the distant future? You'd refuse point blank, wouldn't you? But what if the job in question was playing a state-of-the-art fantasy MMORPG game? And what if this was the only thing you're really good at? Especially considering that your in-game partner is someone really special to you - and this person already lives a virtual life?

A decade ago Darrow led a revolution, and laid the foundations for a new world. Now he’s an outlaw. Cast out of the very Republic he founded, with half his fleet destroyed, he wages a rogue war on Mercury. Outnumbered and outgunned, is he still the hero who broke the chains? Or will he become the very evil he fought to destroy? In his darkening shadow, a new hero rises.

From the winner of the PEN/Malamud Award and “one of our most gifted writers” (Chicago Tribune) comes a comic novel about a divorced Midwestern dad who takes a cutting-edge medical test and learns that he has a predisposition to murder. In this fresh take on love and trouble in America...

Questioning the Narrative: Exposing the Unsettling Truth of Energy Practices Energy is all around us...Right? Our bodies are electrical, but are energy and bioelectricity the same? Quantum mechanics explains energy-based practices...Right? Muscle testing just reveals what the body already knows...Right? Christian practitioners and friends may say energy medicine is safe, but questions remain—an unease that something just is not right. Marci Julin’s unique approach in addressing that “unease” brings an exceptional breadth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to the subject ...

Join the quest! A young mage with powers no one can explain or control. An orphaned entrepreneur whose destiny was written in the stars. A novitiate healer fighting for the love forbidden by her Goddess. A hidden Duaar heir fraught by powers he’d long sought to forget while hiding from the life others have chosen for him. Now at the crossroads of destiny, unlikely heroes are forced to make decisions that could upset the carefully spun threads of the Weavers After a disappointing end to their quest the young adventurers decide to forget treasure hunting and get on with their lives. Mekiva ...

After months of training, Raven’s finally ready to compete in the angel trials. If she succeeds, she’ll earn the right to drink angel blood from the holy grail, which will give her Nephilim blood. No human has yet to drink angel blood from the grail and survive. But Raven’s gift of stubbornness makes her special. She survived countless times during the cross country demon hunt with her shifter soulmate Noah, even though she should have died. She doesn’t plan to stop surviving now. Because the greater demon Azazel is holding Raven’s mom and best friend Sage hostage.

The Blood Test – A Psychological Thriller That Will Keep You Guessing When Olivia takes her son Henry for a routine checkup, the last thing she expects is a blood test result that doesn’t make sense. She and her husband, Noah, conceived Henry through IVF—but the numbers don’t add up. With a nagging suspicion that won’t let her go, Olivia digs deeper, uncovering a series of unsettling coincidences. Then she meets Margo, another mother at Henry’s preschool, whose daughter looks eerily like him. The two women bond over their shared experience with the same fertility doctor—Dr. ...

A detective and an FBI agent join forces on what seems like an open-and-shut case—but a new rash of killings sends them on a pulse-pounding race against time in this intense thriller. ​ Michael and Megan Fitzgerald are siblings who share a terrifying past. Both adopted, and now...

Brie's transformation is nearly complete, but first she must prove herself worthy. Master X takes her to New York City where she is left alone in a dark alley, bound and helpless, to be tested on a supreme scale! Don't miss a moment as Brie must conquer her deepest fears and shed all of her inhibitions to pass her final test! Brie has changed a great deal over the summer. No longer the "innocent" housewife she once was, she has since been transformed into a sex toy for her husband, who will do anything to feed her insatiable hunger for sex at any time and with anyone he chooses. This was ...

"Shadows of Connection: Twin Flame Runner Dark Night of the Soul" by Silvia Moon presents an engaging and heartfelt exploration of the twin flame journey, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced by "runners." This insightful self-help guide explores the emotional highs and lows that characterize the landscape of twin flame relationships, offering a supportive and safe space for readers. Silvia thoughtfully shares her journey, blending her experiences with valuable wisdom that empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding and navigate the complexities of this profound ...

Blood is thicker than Fae. The Fae came and went leaving the human world destroyed. Mercia must navigate this new human world run by witches and warlocks, all the while keeping her true nature hidden. But a botched assassination and an encounter with a green-eyed Fae change all of that. Mercia's fae side is taking over, and the Govs she's been hiding from for years are hot on her trail. Being anything less than human is a death sentence in the world after the fall. Until Mercia discovers there is something worse than death and it endangers every changeling on the surface. For lovers of The ...

Are you the puppet-master...or the puppet? Find out the unvarnished truth about your inner strategist. Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince 500 years ago. Today, every boardroom and Slack channel still rewards the sharp strategist who knows how to plan three moves ahead, charm allies, and out-maneuver rivals. This book contains a research-grounded questionnaire that quantifies exactly how far you're willing to go to win. Inside, you’ll discover: Six Facets of Power: Amoral Manipulation, Distrust, Status-Drive, Need for Control, Long-Term Planfulness, and Tactical Charm Fast self-scoring ...

"Twin Flame Telepathy: The Language of Souls" by Silvia Moon is a profound exploration of the intricate and often mystical connection shared between twin flames. This enlightening guide invites readers to explore the captivating realm of telepathy between these divine counterparts, illustrating how love transcends the physical realm and resonates on a profoundly spiritual level. Through heartfelt personal anecdotes, intuitive insights, and practical exercises, Moon encourages us to deepen our understanding of this extraordinary bond that exists beyond ordinary relationships. The book sheds ...

1521, England: At Hampton Court, Thomas Tester tastes wine meant for kings—and for killers. Born to a bloodline of herbalists and poison detectors, Thomas risks everything to protect his family and the crown from betrayal cloaked in velvet and venom. 2025, Tennessee: Dr. Grace Blackwood uncovers a pattern of overdoses tied to falsified pharmaceutical trials. When whistleblowers start dying and her brake lines are cut, Grace must rely on ancestral knowledge, Appalachian resistance, and the long-buried Testers' ledgers to survive—and expose the truth.

From cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Christian Jarrett, a fascinating book exploring the science of personality and how we can change ourselves for the better. What if you could exploit the plasticity of personality to change yourself in specific ways? Would you choose to become less neurotic? More...

"Divine Feminine Rising: Exposing Twin Flame Trauma & Core Wounding" by Silvia Moon is a captivating exploration of the intricate dynamics found within twin flame relationships. The book offers an in-depth examination of the emotional struggles and psychological challenges that often accompany these unique connections. Through her personal experiences and spiritual insights, Moon guides readers on a transformative path of healing and self-discovery, illuminating the tumultuous emotional landscapes inherent in twin flame experiences. Emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and ...

Beck’s suffering from his trauma over Miranda the vampire and Tobias the fairy. Tarn wants to help his lover recover as he's experienced similar pain in the past. Martin the satyr recommends a healer, Shannon, to discuss their respective woes and problems. But things go awry and Shannon forces them to help her. Can they crack the wizard's spell-book and save themselves? Eric, Nutmeg, and Cecily search for Tarn and Beck and meet Tobias the fairy.

"The Dark Night of the Soul: Twin Flame Spiritual Awakening Process" by Silvia Moon is an incredibly enlightening guide that brilliantly illuminates the complex and often challenging journey of Twin Flame connections. This thoughtful resource is designed for anyone who may feel lost or overwhelmed while exploring this significant spiritual path. In her insightful book, Silvia Moon delves into the emotional and spiritual dimensions that often define Twin Flame relationships, focusing particularly on the transformative phase known as the Dark Night of the Soul. She weaves together personal ...

“If you want her loyalty and her love, direct her, lead her, reward her, but first understand her and you will keep her attention and her dedication.” -The Minister Of Manhood Theres a solid explanation why she does what she does and why most women exhibit the same thoughts, actions and behaviors, but that reason “why” often is a secret to most men and even her. The obvious fact is men and women don’t think the same. These differences in thinking lead to men getting manipulated because they use logic to understand her behaviors, while she thinks and moves with sometimes ...

In "Soul Alchemy 11:11: Twin Flame Unconditional Love," Silvia Moon embarks on a captivating journey that uncovers the life-altering experience of encountering a twin flame. With a deft hand, she explores the profound and often overwhelming effects that arise when two souls destined to unite cross paths. This meeting catalyzes a mighty awakening that illuminates the depths of one's being, prompting emotional and spiritual transformation. Silvia Moon invites readers to explore the complexities inherent in the twin flame experience. She artfully delves into the nuances of unconditional love, ...