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"What links together two bands of worshippers, one deep in the Arctic snows, one hidden in the bayous of Louisiana, is more than their shared practice of blood sacrifice. It is the inhuman phrase they both chant: Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn--"In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming." Now these nightmares will disturb the sanity of Francis Thurston, a young man pursuing an investigation into the cult of Cthulhu that leads to the most forsaken spot in the vast Pacific...and to Earth's supreme terror, the risen corpse-city of R'lyeh. First published in 1928, The Call of Cthulhu, rendered in chilling detail by modern manga horror master Gou Tanabe, is the most famous of all of H.P. Lovecraft's stories, and was the namesake of the acclaimed role-playing game system set within the Cthulhu Mythos"--

Earth's Mightiest Heroes face their greatest challenges! First, when She-Hulk is declared a global menace, Russia's champions the Winter Guard are tasked with bringing her to justice! But when Jen Walters enters the Red Room, something terrifying emerges! Then, from outside our reality come the Deathloks, with a dire warning. The Multiversal Masters of Evil are coming - and with both Asgard and Avengers Mountain under assault, powerful new allies must assemble! Welcome to Namor the Sub-Mariner and Jane Foster, A.K.A. Valkyrie! But surely Starbrand is too young to be an Avenger? Meanwhile, what is Nighthawk up to? And when Mephisto's grand plan nears fruition, our time-torn heroes will need help from legendary champions from different eras whose stories have never been told - until now! Collecting AVENGERS (2018) #46-62, AVENGERS 1,000,000 BC #1 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK.

Visionary creator Peach Momoko (DEMON DAYS) crafts a new generation of X-Men for an all-new universe!Hisako Ichiki is a teenage girl who just wants to live a normal life — go to school, hang out with her friends, and ignore the political strife boiling over after the events of ULTIMATE INVASION. But life has other plans for her. In Japan, urban legends have sprung to life…and brought some unusual new powers with them. Meet Armor, Maystorm and a brand-group of new Ultimate X-Men — the likes of which you’ve never seen before!COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2024) 1-6

Based on the wildly popular and widely shared social media sensation, a customizable collection of adorably sincere messages to tear out and share with friendsTubby Nugget is the cutest little blob on the internet. His videos are full of pick-me-ups, encouragements, love, and loads of adorableness, and his millions of followers love tagging their friends in the comments. Now, you can take the sharing off of the screen.    In Tubby's Tearable Book, readers can tear out their favorite Tubby comics--both old and new--and create personalized notes for their friends. Most of the pages can be folded into envelopes (template included!), perfect to slip them into backpacks, lockers, under doors, or even into the actual mail. There are pages for every sort of friendship or relationship, including everything from little reminders that you're thinking of them, invitations for friend dates, recipes to make together, and much much more, this book is perfect for friends of all sorts.    Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you need a dose of something super cute, Tubby's Tearable Book is a great gift to make you smile at any occasion!

In Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Tale of Two Cities, the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution sets the stage for a gripping narrative of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Amidst the chaos, unforgettable characters navigate the clash between personal destiny and the sweeping currents of history, creating a hauntingly beautiful tale.

"His voice was deep, full of grit, and it sent shivers down my spine in a way it shouldn't. I forgot how intense the electric shock was between us, how the air shifted, how the world seemed to stop . . ."¿¿A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION¿¿My best friend's brother, Dex Hardy, was my downfall - older, forbidden, and completely irresistible.Our relationship was a secret - and he knew it had to stay one.But when Dex betrayed our privacy, I had to leave him - breaking both our hearts.Now, he's back in my life, as the owner of the casino where I work. He's become a cold, ruthless billionaire, and he wants revenge.When he finds out I'm engaged, he offers me a deal.Leave the man I'm with and be with him instead. Or else.Six months of calling Dex my finace... even as he stares at me with hardened eyes.Six months of ignoring his electrifying touches and pretending I don't love him... when I still do.The problem with faking this engagement is I'm starting to believe in forever. And neither of us can afford to.¿¿BOOK FOUR COMING SEPTEMBER 2024¿¿

"I shouldn't have enjoyed him calling me his wife, but I also shouldn't have had him between my legs . . ."¿¿A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION¿¿OUR MARRIAGE ISN'T REAL. SO WHY DO OUR KISSES FEEL SO GOOD?Declan Hardy, heartthrob and retired billionaire, is my complete opposite.He's commanding: I'm cooperative.He's loud when I stay quiet.All we have in common is that both our names are on my father's will.He'll inherit an empire - and I'll keep the one thing I hold dear.But there's a catch: I have to marry him - or at least, pretend to.One year of fake marriage.One year of living together.But it's not that simple.Especially when I can't tell if his kisses are fake - and if I'm really still pretending when I kiss him back...There's a fine line between commitment and betrayal... and neither of us knows where it falls. Declan and I would never work for real - or would we?¿¿BOOK 4 COMING SEPTEMBER 2024¿¿

From USA Today bestselling author Sophie Lark comes a brand new romantic thriller series in the Gothic, secretive beach town of Grimstone.Remi Hayes is beginning to think she¿s cursed¿her fiancé cheated on her, her brother Jude is a major pain in her ass, and the moldering mansion she inherited from her uncle might just be haunted.Flipping Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even before Remi is blackmailed by Dane Covett, the dangerously hot doctor-next-door, and Grimstone¿s most eligible bachelor¿if you can ignore the fact that everyone in town thinks he murdered his wife.Remi doesn¿t want to believe it, especially after Dane sews up a gash in her thigh and steals a kiss in payment¿a kiss that makes it hard to walk for reasons that have nothing to do with an injured leg.But as the renovation takes a strange and violent turn, Remi must decide if Dane is the one haunting her nights, or if he¿s trying to protect her from something much worse¿

The classic Clive Cussler thriller from the master of the adventure novel.

"A sweet and sexy romance that will keep you reading through the night." Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author After The bookworm and the basketball player are about to meet their match.Kendall Holiday spends her Friday nights exactly where she wants to be: with her head buried in a spicy romance novel while she works the graveyard shift at her university's library. She knows she could join her friends for a weekend of drunken debauchery and college parties, but she likes her alone time, so she tells herself she isn't hiding when she gets lost in the pages of fictional love stories.But that all changes when Vincent Knight, captain of the basketball team, turns up with an injured wrist, a sour mood, and a pressing need for poetry recommendations for a class he hates. Vincent is tall, smart-mouthed, and challenges Kendall like no one has before. Suddenly, she's falling headfirst into her very own romance novel-but it takes a lot more truth than tropes to get to a happy ever after in real life.

Book 2 in The Lost Bride trilogy by New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. The thrilling follow-up to Inheritance. A tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations.

They swiped right for fun, but instead found a love they never expectedTired of disappointing dates with men, Dakota is convinced true love has passed her by. But when her lesbian friends convince her to include women in her dating app options, she instantly hits it off with NYPD detective Jack. Although Jack makes it clear relationships aren't her thing, Dakota's warmth and charm prove irresistible. Soon, what was meant to be just a one-night stand turns into an intoxicating affair neither saw coming.When deeper feelings emerge, Jack's emotional walls go up. Can she and Dakota turn their undeniable connection into something more, or will their different backgrounds and painful past experiences get in the way?I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You is a tender yet steamy story about risking your heart again to find your unexpected soulmate.Grab your copy of this sizzling one-night-to-forever sapphic romance now!

William Wooler's affair ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. Returning home, his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery is unexpectedly home from school, so he loses his temper. Hours later, Avery's family declare her missing. Witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true... so who took Avery Wooler?

*****WARNING! THIS SYNOPSIS CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CHAINED. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ CHAINED (A CHOICE OF LIGHT AND DARK BOOK 1), START THERE.*********Perfect for fans of The Plated Prisoner, Crystal Bloom, Game of Thrones (tv show), or anyone who wanted to see trauma addressed in ACOTAR.LAST WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!IzidoraWhy does this keep happening to me? Kidnapped again by the Iron Fae, I must survive long enough to get back to my friends in the Night Realm. But when undeniable truth starts spilling from Ruslan's lips, I'm left questioning everything. The web of lies and deceit thickens, and I'm at the center of a prophecy that started it all.KazimirWhat lengths would you go to to save someone you love? I'd stop at nothing to get Izidora back, forcing the other realms to join me in a war against the Iron Realm. But along the way, a dark new magic becomes available. Who am I to deny its power when it will help me get back my mate?RuslanI'm known as the ruthless prince, but deep down, all I've ever wanted was to be loved. I waited for my mate until she came of age, and when Izidora tells me what the power-hungry kings of Északi did to her, I want to burn the entire world down. Izidora holds my heart in her hands, but will she rip it out of my chest or stand by me as we take our revenge?Light is the second book in the ultra dark romantasy series, A Choice of Light and Dark. It contains dark themes and graphic content some readers might find disturbing. This is not a beginner-friendly dark series. A full list of content warnings can be found on the author's website. Your mental health matters!

Sink your teeth into the newest alphas from the USA Today Bestselling world of Pack Darling.I'm trying to be a good girl.Every day, I lie and pretend I'm not a threat. I swallow insults and avoid the electric fence, crossing fingers I can fake my way to freedom before I snap and end up permanently caged.Borrowing my sister's identity is my last chance at escape.But Serafina Redfang isn't just a cartel heiress. She's the reason I can never mate the pack of my childhood dreams.Su Jin, Bishop, Dutch, and Reese already belong to her.Now I have to pretend to be theirs. To smile, hide my scars, and let them close before I let them go forever.I'm not really Redfang royalty.I might not even be a real omega.But if the guys keep bulldozing my lies, you're about to meet the real me.I'm Marisol Redfang, and I'm done hiding my claws.*Vibe check* Redfang Royal is a whychoose romance, dripping in swearing, spice, and sword-crossing.Snuggle up with Pack Darling:Pack Darling, Part 1Pack Darling, Part 2Pack Darling Extended EndingRedfang Royal

He is everything she's been warned against. She is everything he hates.I'm from a place where you eat or get eaten. Two gangs are at war, and I'm hungry for survival.Growing up in a broken town doesn't make you a good man. In fact, the North Shore of the Falls has made me merciless.I survive because I'm a good soldier for the North Shore Crew. I'm cool-headed, I never lose sight of my goals, and my only obsession is to wrench our town from the clutches of our sworn enemies, the Kings.Alexandra Delacroix is just a job. Plain and simple. She lives in our neighboring town, in the millionaires' heaven they call Stoneview.The plan is straightforward: charm her, uncover incriminating information about her senator father, and tip the balance of power in our favor.But unlike the other rich girls from Stoneview I use as toys, Alexandra is kind, selfless... sweet. Sickeningly so. A bright pink cupcake with glitter and sprinkles on the icing. That kind of sweet.We have nothing in common. Nothing but the secrets we keep.And before I know it, my priorities change.Before I know it... Alexandra Delacroix is my new obsession.

Everyone's a player on The Golden Eagles football team . . .From TikTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy comes a scorching sports romance.---Knox Maguire is the star player on the football team and the King of campus.Everyone loves him but no one pays attention to me.When I become his English tutor, things are kept strictly business.Yet Knox is impossible to resist. Next thing I know, we're getting hot and heavy in the library.When Knox admits he can't stop thinking about me, I have a realization.I can't stop thinking about him either.Instead of keeping my distance, I pull him in closer. Until somehow, we're spending all of our time together and I find myself falling for him. Hard.But is this star athlete playing a game with my heart . . .

Everyone's a player on The Golden Eagles football team . . . Camden Fields is the star quarterback of our college football team.And he's absolutely gorgeous.All the girls on campus fall for him. And while he's had a few casual hookups over the years, it's never anything serious. Cam doesn't do serious.He also doesn't do me.I'm his best friend's little sister, and that means I'm off limitsBut I see the way he looks at me when he thinks I'm not watching. I think he wants me.And, I want him too.And I'm growing tired of being the good girl everyone expects me to be.So, I'm going after Camden Fields.And no one can stop me.

Seventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, CLAMP returns with more magical clow card adventures! Clear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers...

“Vi Khi Nao's fictional language is full of magical slippages ... an esoteric sadness seeps up through surface deadpan and pizzazz." —Jonathan LethemA mesmerizing epistolary tale of a sensual queer love affair set against the backdrop of Las Vegas' gritty underbelly.The Italy Letters is a slim, powerful shot of literary fantasia from one of America’s best-kept secrets. Long an underground favorite, visionary writer Vi Khi Nao weaves an unforgettable and highly distinctive story of a love affair suffused with longing, erotic passion, and heartbreak—all while painting a picture of the gritty underside of Las Vegas.This beautiful and mesmerizing novel by a queer Vietnamese American writer is a brilliant and unclassifiable work of fiction that takes the form of a series of letters written by the unnamed narrator to her lover in Italy … part of a stream-of-consciousness narrative that is by turns poignant, bawdy, funny, and disturbing—and often beautifully poetic. Along the way, the story touches on the immigrant experience, LGBTQIA identity, social class, writing, betrayal, sex, and homesickness. The result is an authentically distinctive piece of writing from a writer on the cusp of wide acclaim.

As the tumultuous tide of the Second World War ebbs, Frank and Amy stand on the precipice of change, their futures hanging in the balance. In the waning days of conflict, this sergeant of the Australian Army and his counterpart, an intrepid Army nurse, are compelled to confront the daunting choices that await them as peace promises to restore normalcy. With the cessation of war comes the inevitability of their separation: Amy yearns to embrace a new beginning in Sydney, with dreams of donning the physician's coat, while Frank envisions a pastoral life in Tasmania, cultivating world-class Merino wool on his family's farm. The question that looms over them is one of compromise: can their individual aspirations weave together to form a shared tapestry of life? Their quest for answers is fraught with dilemmas, knowing that each step taken will etch permanent marks on their lives and those of future generations. Spanning half a century, Another Time is a rich tapestry of familial ties, an emotional odyssey through love and loss, fidelity, and betrayal, set against the rapidly shifting moral landscape of the 20th Century, forever altered in the aftermath of conflict.