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Selkie and Aidan long for a normal life, free from the secrets that once tore them apart. But Selkie’s gift is evolving—growing stronger, wilder, and more unpredictable. As she pushes the limits of her power, Aidan wrestles with his choice to leave the Sanctuary, mourning the family and future he left behind. But for a Lightscaper as powerful as Selkie, the Shadows won’t let her be. Attracted to her growing light, they haunt her dreams and watch her every move, luring her toward their increasing darkness.

Seven strangers meet at Serendipity's for an anonymously hosted dinner party. As the evening reaches its close, small black envelopes are placed in front of the diners… revealing the age at which each will die. Spooked, but not wholly shaken, the group disperses into the rainy night with the hope of forgetting the ghoulish stunt. But two weeks later, one dinner guest dies at the age foretold. Was it a tragic accident? Or something more sinister?

Are awkward silences and cringeworthy conversations keeping you up at night? In How to Be Liked by Everyone Without Looking Stupid, Oliver K. Castillo delivers a practical, no-nonsense guide to help you move through any social setting—office meetings, family dinners or impromptu parties—with confidence and ease. Drawing on real-life examples, subtle psychology and hands-on exercises, you’ll discover that a few simple tweaks—rather than a total personality overhaul—can dramatically improve how others see you.

Audrey Barbour has had enough of following the rules. Eighteen years of being the perfect daughter—exceptional grades, enviable college acceptances, tame dating history—and still, her parents don’t trust her enough to let her study her passion, glassblowing, on a prestigious fellowship. So when her best friend Henry proposes an outrageous fake-dating scheme to win back his ex-girlfriend, it feels like the first step to shaking up her perfect life.

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through six captivating worlds of folklore and myth. Across more than one hundred and ten hours of immersive storytelling, you’ll witness common threads of wonder that unite us all—no matter how far apart our cultures may be.

The popular THINLY VEILED collection from the Castle of Horror continues with this anthology of horror stories in the world of Saturday morning pop culture, from the Smurfs to Soul Train-- but every one of these brands is "thinly veiled." This time we feature stories from P. J. Hoover, Jeremiah Dylan Cook, Dennis K. Crosby, Alethea Kontis, Joy Preble, Steven Philip Jones, Heath W. Shelby, Tony Jones, Bryan Young, Scott Pearson, Will McDermott, and Katya de Becerra. See if you can recognize them all!

In 1934, Lola was on top of the world. Dubbed "The Siren" by MGM, she was a protégé of Louis B. Mayer, the original talkie sex symbol before the rise of stars like Carole Lombard and Jean Harlow. But like Harlow, Lola Grayson had a dominant stage mother and bad health that struggled to meet the demand of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Exploited, pushed, primped, and promoted as MGM's biggest star, Lola Grayson made one fatal mistake—falling in love with fellow MGM star Robert Taggart. Together, they were the golden couple that audiences demanded to see.

The last thing I expected after my broken engagement and a string of unsatisfying relationships was to find solace in the arms of not one, but two men. I met Wes and Cam while seeking distraction from my newly single reality. Their lifelong friendship and alluring encouragements had me baring the deepest parts of my soul and desires to them, unleashing a fulfillment I never thought possible. Together, we forged our path into polyamory, redefining love and intimacy on our terms.

Each one of us came to saving faith in Jesus and was brought into God’s family because of faithful witnesses sharing the gospel message. And so, it’s our privilege as the church to keep on telling others this amazing news! This book gives listeners practical, biblical wisdom on how to share the gospel in a compassionate and winsome way. Using many real-life examples, Jonathan K. Dodson encourages listeners to live in a manner that draws people to the truth and beauty of Christ.

Parker soon realizes the troubling truth—he’s spent nearly thirty years by Summer’s side and has only just realized that he’s in love with her. Now he’s on a mission to win back not just her trust but her heart, before she slips away for good.

Jase Gizmodo is the wild card of the world-famous band BENT. He drums like a legend, lives like a rebel, and attracts headlines like a magnet. But when his recklessness causes a no-nonsense judge to threaten the band's upcoming international tour, he needs a quick fix—and proof that he’s settling down might just do the trick. Enter Hendrix Wright. Cookie queen. Small business owner. And barely hanging on. Her dream bakery is on the brink of closing its doors thanks to her ex’s betrayal, and she needs a miracle.

In the grandeur of the Roman Empire, Centurion Marcus Antonius Maecilius is a man of honour and valour. Yet, fate deals him a cruel hand when he is falsely accused of cowardice and sentenced to serve as an oarsman on a bireme, a slave to the rhythm of the waves and the lash of the overseer. Broken and embittered, he resigns himself to the monotonous toil of the galley—until the day a mysterious group of five men board his ship in Hispana with orders for the captain to take them to Belgica in the northern seas.

Queen Coralys rules the Kingdom of the Five Isles, but when disaster strikes, killing her husband and destroying half her nation, she pleads with the gods for salvation. And they do save her, turning back the terrible winds and tide and snatching her islands from the brink of destruction. But the gods have a wicked sense of justice and they demand an exchange for their help: Coralys must marry the first man to set foot on her pier. Coralys expects the fleet of a neighboring country to come to rescue her people, led by its prince, a loyal ally.

Join Abu, the kind-hearted ranger, and his two playful friends, Budoo and Louloo, on a magical 5-minute adventure!

Our first meeting? He stood me up. Our second chance encounter? I told him exactly what I thought of him. Our third? It came with a bet (he lost) and an understanding that we’re stuck with one another. It doesn’t matter that he’s Alexander Hardy—British soccer star extraordinaire, world-famous in every way, and a certified sex symbol. We come from two different worlds and live in two different realities. But all we need is one month.

That question haunted Harold K. Woodland—until he discovered the truth: his mind worked in ways others couldn’t see. In Wired Differently, he shares his journey of overcoming stigma, reshaping identity, and building a fulfilling life as a dyslexic thinker. This book isn’t just about reading differently—it’s about living differently and finding power in that difference.

Natalie Reed was born with the blood of a werewolf, a legacy that made her a target. Ruthless vampire trackers hunt down young werewolves before they can transition, and the night they find her family, everything shatters. Left clinging to life after a brutal attack, she watches her world burn—her parents lost, her home destroyed. Rescued by her uncle, Natalie is thrust into a world of survival, training, and the harsh truths of what it means to be hunted. She learns the ways of the werewolf, the strength hidden within her, and the relentless enemies who seek to wipe out her kind.

It's true what they say. Possessing a pretty face has its perks, especially one I've relied on since I began modeling at seventeen. It's paid for my college education and sent me around the world—all without taking a single dime from dad. But it never got me what I truly wanted: his approval. That's the reason I'm in Stoney Brook, Maine. To make a difference and prove to my dad I've changed. What I don't expect in this lobster fishing town is to catch feelings for a certain lobsterman. But Mason Proctor reeled me in, hook, line, and sinker.

Everyone knows American universities are more expensive and less impressive than ever. But no one has come up with a plan to fix them. No one…until now. Let Colleges Fail: The Power of Creative Destruction in Higher Education is the hard-hitting instruction manual America needs in order to save its institutions of higher learning. The solutions proposed herein are unorthodox. They’re stern. They’re tough. To some, they might even sound utterly shocking. But they’re bound to work.

Just how many students are going to fall victim to the sleeping curse? The prophecy continues to move forward, dragging more and more students into an unending sleep. Mara tries to navigate her new relationships, balancing fate with her need to learn more about the world she finds herself thrust into. Walking the path the stars do tread is proving difficult for all. Jealousy and lust exist side by side, and some still struggle with admitting how they feel.