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In the swirling haze of 1930s pulp, the world finds itself captivated by the provocative pen of Rex Timberlake. His libidinous verses have sparked a frenzy, drawing people into a heady mix of desire and dread. But as the ink flows, so too does a shadow over the land—a looming eco-disaster of epic proportions. In The Unsymmetrical the delicate balance of world stands at a precarious tilt, as paranoia and repression wrestle to steady the swaying pendulum of expression.

On May 8, 1926, I am born in West London. My name is David Frederick Attenborough. I wonder how my life will turn out? When I am 10 years old, my brother Richard and I attend a lecture by Grey Owl. We are influenced by his talk about saving plants and animals. Grey Owl says, ”Remember you belong to nature, not it to you.”

After leaving the service, Lee 'Red' Gammon sets himself up as a private eye in New Orleans. In less than two years, he's managed to make an enemy on the local police force and set up a network of eccentric if reasonably reliable informants. Chief among these is Masaka, who appears to be an Oriental girl in her twenties but may be something entirely else. She has an unsettling way of appearing and disappearing without notice, and bringing particularly odd cases to his attention. Cases he would rather do without. First, he had to prevent the summoning of a demon.

These stories and more are featured in the third short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, continuing the saga of survival in a world transformed by the arrival of the System. Humanity has adapted to a new reality filled with Classes, magic and monsters, but the struggle for life, love and purpose never ends. This anthology brings together gripping tales from returning authors and two new short stories by Tao Wong.

Nothing says romance more than a wedding at Christmas. Marrying the love of your life, surrounded by your nearest and dearest at the most festive time of the year? What could be more perfect? For Brayden Riley and Addison Ridge, it’s their dream wedding. 'Tis the season. Love and peace reign. Right? A waylaid maid of honor, a mischievous family member, and a father having trouble letting go are all typical blips in an otherwise ordinary wedding.

The Draco and Feynx Saga is a fascinating and richly detailed story that immediately draws the listener into a complex hidden world of vampires living among humans. The world-building of the Draco and Feynx Saga is intricate and engrossing, painting a vivid picture of the vampire hierarchy, powers, and politics. It is an epic vampire fantasy tale, mature in nature, rich in adventure, violence, love, and erotic undertones. It does not shy away from attempting to provide the listeners with an honest and at times unvarnished depiction of vampire society and fantasy lore.

With her divorce pending, art dealer Saskia is looking forward to spending Christmas in her remote country cottage with her oldest friend. Cut off from the world and free from distractions, now is the perfect time for Saskia and Henry to pick up where they left off 17 years ago.

Sealed Fate is a sweeping, emotionally-charged sci-fi epic that explores the collapse of civilization and the fragile hope that lingers in its wake. With poetic prose and cinematic imagery, this novel blends the loneliness of deep space with the intimate grief of lost identity. Fans of character-driven science fiction, cosmic horror, and philosophical storytelling will find themselves immersed in a narrative as vast and unforgiving as the universe itself.

When physical disability from combat wounds brought about Jim Stockdale's early retirement from military life, he had the distinction of being the only three-star officer in the history of the navy to wear both aviator wings and the Congressional Medal of Honor. His writings have been many and varied, but all converge on the central theme of how man can rise with dignity to prevail in the face of adversity.

A ghost story and supernatural tales based on actual events. A school in England is haunted by the apparition of a former Headmaster, who had died while giving his retirement speech to the end-of-term assembly, just before Christmas 1944. Since then, his spectre, wearing a traditional academic gown and mortar board, has been sighted many times patrolling the eerie, cloistered corridors. A member of the teaching staff develops a fixation with the ghost and an obsession with the paranormal. Be prepared to experience a wide range of emotions as he strives to unveil the ghost of Gerald Dowse.

Badly injured and on the run from CLOUD, Rainer flees to the secret Ponce de Leon island resort. Though unsettled by the island's enigmatic inhabitants, Rainer strives to heal and rebuild his life—but a string of grisly murders and the rise of a Maoist insurgency shatter the island’s fragile peace.

Beauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope. These things intrigue us, move us and prompt us to ask big questions. Could there be clues in our deepest desires that point to life’s meaning? Have You Ever Wondered? invites you on an immersive tour through the issues that matter. This book is for anyone who has looked at a landscape and contemplated why we are drawn to beauty; or wondered why we are so insatiably curious about our universe, or even for those who have simply looked up at a million stars in the vast night’s sky and just wondered.

Greg Host is a normal guy. Or at least he was 6'2", mid-level retail manager, owner of one judgmental cat. But when he notices he’s a fraction shorter one morning, his ordinary life begins to unravel one inch at a time. No one believes him. Doctors shrug. His mom blames dehydration. And the universe? It just keeps laughing.

Men face challenges to their faith at work and at home. Daily Strength for Men offers a daily dose of wisdom for men who seek to draw strength from God’s Word. Each devotional covers two days, offering flexibility and freedom to contemplate the message in depth.

Als Elias auf Delilah trifft, wird sie zur Obsession. Er will sie retten – vor der Welt, vor sich selbst. Doch Delilah spielt ihr eigenes Spiel. Und Elias erkennt zu spät, dass sie nicht das Opfer ist … sondern der Auslöser. In einem Geflecht aus Nähe und Macht, Lüge und Wahrheit verschwimmen die Rollen. Wer ist Jäger? Wer Beute?

Meine Rückkehr nach Hause habe ich mir anders vorgestellt. Ganz anders. Ich träumte davon, dass der Junge, in den ich mich verliebt hatte, mich freudenstrahlend in seine Arme schließt und mir seine unsterbliche Liebe gesteht. Die harte Realität sieht anders aus. Auch wenn mein Herz das nicht zu begreifen scheint. Den Jungen, den ich liebe, gibt es nicht mehr. Vielleicht gab es ihn auch nie.

Aden was a warehouse worker from a little town called Pine Cove. In August of 3022, humanity was attacked by a ravenous insectoid species determined to destroy everything in their path. Aden’s life changed when the New Coalition of Systems drafted him to fight the threat.

In The Real Men in Black, Bastian Locke peels back the layers of myth, media, and mystery to uncover ten defining facts about these shadowy figures. From the first frightened whispers of Albert Bender in the 1950s, to the pulp sensationalism of Gray Barker, to reports of bizarre behaviour that makes them seem “not quite human,” the book explores the origins, evolution, and meaning of the Men in Black legend.

In this deeply researched and vivid account, Cyril Marlen uncovers the astonishing role pigeons played in the most destructive conflict of the twentieth century. Radios could be jammed, batteries failed in freezing cold, and transmissions risked interception. But pigeons, guided only by instinct and loyalty to their home lofts, rose into the air and carried messages across battlefields, seas, and occupied territories. Their journeys were often short, sometimes perilously long, but always fraught with danger from bullets, hawks, storms, and exhaustion.

For over two decades, I’ve kept my little indulgence tucked neatly behind the suburban smiles and PTA meetings. But lately? The monster’s hungry. And pretending to be normal is getting exhausting. So here’s my story. Unfiltered. Unrepentant. And if you’re wondering how deep this rabbit hole goes? Let’s just say... it's standing room only in hell, and I’ve already found my footing.