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In all of human experience, there is very little that holds more intimate horror than childbirth. Bodies are ravaged, minds are torn, and lives are caught in a precarious balance of hope and fear. In this anthology of seventeen authors, the horrors of childbirth are scalpel-sharp and womb-deep. The stories in this anthology are painful and dark. A surprising parasite deeply planted in its mother's womb. A harrowing choice made by a mother with no options. Demon babies. Post-partum madness. Lifeblood lost. Check your triggers (found at ruthannaevans.

Hunde ausführen, Cocktails mixen, sich um ihre kranke Mutter kümmern – und aus sicherer Entfernung das Leben anderer beobachten. Das ist Chloe Coopers Alltag. Besonders fasziniert ist sie von Jemma Spengler, der schönen Influencerin von nebenan, und ihrem Ehemann Adam, einem angesehenen Chirurgen. Das Paar wirkt so perfekt wie aus einem Hochglanzmagazin – bis zu dem Tag, an dem alles endet. Im dichten Morgennebel sieht Chloe vom Strand aus, wie eine Schwimmerin von einem Motorboot erfasst wird. Ist es Jemma? Chloe ist sich sicher, dass es kein tragischer Unfall war, sondern Mord.

I’ve only been helping Penny with her side business for a few months. I know her well enough but she keeps surprising me. Then she came to me with a story. That shocked me.

Joanna Lucas is single again, but a trip to Venice to consult on a mosaic restoration will help mend her broken heart. Most of her two weeks will be free to explore the city with her friend Deena, but if she'd known who suggested her for the trip, she might have stayed home. An award-winning painter, Chandler Cardin also gives private art lessons. She's the last person Joanna expects to run into so far from Boston. Equally unexpected is the attraction that resurfaces, reminding Joanna of old times. Not all of the memories are good.

Jessica Preston is missing. Stella Morris thought she knew her friend—until she started digging into Jessica’s secret life. A strip club that’s more than it seems. A law firm that’s lying through its teeth. And a trail that leads straight into Baton Rouge’s underbelly, where girls like Jessica disappear without a trace. Finding her means crossing lines Stella thought she never would—and trusting people who have everything to lose if Jessica is found.

Now that I’ve revived what I didn’t realize I missed so much, my work life is much less boring. And now that I’m dating again, sort of, my love life is more exciting, too. But when the managing attorney at the law firm where I work asks to meet with me, I have to wonder which of my new activities he wants to discuss. Or does he want to discuss something else? At long last.

You're not weak, you’re wired. Cigarettes weren’t just a habit. They were engineered to hook you. But now, you’ve found something different. Something that actually works. In the U.S., over 28 million adults still smoke (CDC, 2024), with most starting before age 18. The pull of nicotine is both psychological and physical, said to be as addictive as heroin or cocaine (Usman, 2024). Yet behind that cigarette is a carefully crafted lie—one that corporations sold through media, science, and even culture (Ling & Glantz, 2018).

Flora owes her role as a royal bodyguard to her ability to control Dust—the invisible magic created by movement. She doesn’t pretend to be a man, she just doesn’t correct those who assume the Siqualian princess’s bodyguard must be a man…which is everyone. Including the delegation of the foreign prince to whom the princess is betrothed. Prince Cassius’s sole purpose in seeking a marriage alliance is to bring strength to the region before outside forces succeed in splintering the peninsula further.

In Warrior Mindset: Reclaiming Your Voice After Adversity, Dr. Tonya White offers a transparent, faith-filled roadmap for women navigating the emotional wreckage of divorce, rejection, and personal loss. Through raw storytelling, biblical reflection, and mindset-shifting wisdom, she empowers listeners to rise from the ashes of abandonment and rebuild their lives with boldness and purpose.

With our growing family filling our apartment, we turn to other matters. Some of the women I live with want to be mothers. But before we can delve into that, I get a surprise request. From my wife.

I’ve been a receptionist at a law firm for over a year now, and it’s just as boring as it sounds. It is, however, the best-paying job I’ve ever had in my twenty-seven years. So, as a single mom, I have to tough it out for my kids. But then, when I least suspect it, things take a surprising turn for me. I just don’t know if I want to go down that path again. Because I know it all too well.

Now that I’ve done it, sold my body to men for sex, I want to do it again. I’ll probably go back to Anna’s at some point in my life. But for now, I’m going to do something else. Something a lot more lucrative. And exciting.

No matter what you’re going through, fear not. Courage is possible! We all experience some level of pain, heartbreak, and disappointment. Yet when we ignore our need to address our emotional injuries, we allow them to fester and infect every aspect of our lives―including our closest relationships. Take heart! Your journey toward freedom begins the moment you choose to stand up and face your life with courage.

Iceland. December 1944. Tatiana Eliasdottir is looking forward to welcoming her niece Elea for Christmas. She’s determined to give the little girl a joyful holiday and take her mind off troubles at home. Soon, however, the publishing house where Tatiana works is flooded with orders thanks to the first issue of a seasonal book catalog. With the war causing so many shortages, Icelanders are eager to give their loved ones something that isn’t rationed, and books are the perfect solution to their dilemma.

Author Mark White takes listeners on an emotional journey with Xane as she explores the concept of joy. Reflecting on her past experiences with fear, anger, sadness, shame, and contempt, Xane realizes she is ready to embrace joy. Guided by the Analyst, Xane learns that joy is not just about happiness but a deeper state of being—an open-hearted embrace of life and a sense of peace and connection.

Destiny thought she understood "The System" after six months in the New Confederacy. But after being taken herself, she learns firsthand what really happens. The reality is so much worse than she imagined. But worst of all is not knowing. If she’ll ever leave.

As Xane navigates the tension within the band, she turns to the Analyst for guidance. Through introspective conversations, Xane learns that envy is often a reflection of the envier's own insecurities and perceived shortcomings. With this understanding, Xane strives to set emotional boundaries and protect her sense of self-worth. The narrative also explores the impact of envy on relationships, particularly between Shari and Russ. As the band prepares for a high-stakes New Year's Eve performance, they face eerie occurrences that test their resilience and unity.

I don’t know where my fascination with women who sell their bodies came from. But I’ve been interested in them for a long time. As long as I can remember, to be honest. And now I’m going to be one. And I can’t wait.

Within the confines of Johnny's mind comes a twin sister named Joanny. Between the two of them, they go on a killing spree to right a wrong they felt. Will they get caught, killed, or escape?

If somebody Googled "cautious, responsible, people-pleasing eldest daughter," a picture would probably come up of me baking twenty-four loaves of banana bread for all the neighbors in our building after my roommate flooded the bathroom. So, as you can see, I am not the kind of person to catch feelings for my ex's tech-billionaire father after spending three days stranded at his house. Nor am I the type to keep in touch with him after I go home. Now, it's Valentine's Day, and Julian Ballard is on my doorstep.