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Forced to confront nearly every existing player as a server wide hunt for him is triggered, Daniel finds himself on the run. Looking for a safe refuge, he finds himself at odds with old enemies while making new allies.While being thrown into one trial after another, Daniel finally gets his first taste of a true raid. His good friend Emilio extends an invite to join their guild as they venture into an unknown boss encounter that was made to be impossible by the developers, unbeknownst to the players themselves.

The awakening is only the beginning.It has been nearly two months since the events of the Summer Solstice, but for Misha Briar, it's been an endless stream of dreams and nightmares. Unsure of what is true, Misha grapples with waking to a reality in which she's lost her home and nearly all her family. Not to mention what she's done to Julian Warin, her best friend and love of her life, and if he can ever forgive her.If she can ever forgive herself.When Misha was poisoned, cast into the cursed sleep, something was awoken deep within her. Something that demands to be set free, to seek retribution for all she's lost.Can Misha hold the darkness at bay, or will it become her?In the sequel to Summer's Snow, Misha Briar struggles with new and unfamiliar magic, stopping at nothing to save her sister, her love, and her kingdom.

Bound by blood and driven by desire, Arson's fate teeters on the edge. Orphaned at birth and cast adrift on the unforgiving sea, Arson and his three brothers are discovered by Haus LinGor, a bitter old man who seeks to amass wealth and power for his family. He adopts the four "devils" despite their strange, pointed ears and raises them as lethal assassins that slaughter any who oppose him. Forged in the crucible of Haus's ambition, the quadruplets know nothing of their own origins and little of life beyond their grisly duties. When a chance remark reveals that Arson and his brothers are actually elves, Haus takes them on a perilous journey to Norr, the elven kingdom, in search of suitable brides. His plan: to breed an army of so-called devils that will secure the LinGor legacy for all time. But beneath the towering canopy of Norr's enchanted forest, Arson is separated from his brothers and taken prisoner. In the custody of a beautiful Norrian princess, he finds himself at a crossroads teeming with peril and opportunity, torn between his loyalty to his family and his newly awakened instincts as an elf. Heart ablaze with desire, Arson conceives a daring gambit to seize the princess's handmaiden as his wife...or perhaps the princess herself. A Basket of Devils weaves a tragic tapestry of enemies-to-lovers romance, action-adventure, and a dash of dark fantasy. This gripping prequel to J.C. Hartcarver's Sufferborn series unveils the history of the Overseas Taint, an ancient menace seeping into the sanctuary of the Norr elves. It can be read as either a standalone novel or as the opening of a poignant generational saga.

Cassandra Rho, imprisoned in Pelesea for treasonous acts against the king, holds out hope that the misunderstandings can be forgiven. Little does she know that a diabolical plan to kidnap her is already in the works, and the king's forgiveness quickly becomes irrelevant. Snatched from Pelesea by a vile enemy, she embarks on a dangerous journey that takes her around the world. Alone and thought dead, she is left to her own devices to survive the ordeal, which consists of many dangers, including fighting for her life in a gladiator pit.

Marius didn't think he'd find love once, much less twice. He especially didn't expect to fall for the same woman both times. He already has enough on his plate as the ruler of his kingdom, but when he meets a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball, he can't help but try to find her. This pursuit leads him to Sibella, a hard-working seamstress determined to escape her abusive step-father and take her proper place in society. She knows that attending the masquerade ball is her last chance at freedom, and she is surprised to find herself drawn to a charming gentleman-Marius. Having met under disguise at the ball, when Sibella and Marius find each other, they have no idea they've met before. But as a growing threat looms over the kingdom, Sibella and Marius are unexpectedly thrown into danger. Together they begin to uncover a web of secrets that could intertwine their fates-and their hearts.While each book in the Crown Quintet ties in to the others, they each tell an independent story and can be read as standalones.

The Schism now out of focus, the race for the Staff of the Gods begins. Will Botalia and team be able to stop the others from achieving ultimate power, or will their minds be corrupted to chase the power for themselves? Tanten Flynn and team were able to escape from the Magistrate Association without much of a challenge amidst the outbreak of the Schism. With the altar piece in their possession, their mission of obtaining the Staff of the Gods grows closer. Botalia and crew team up with two Professionals, also council members of the Magistrate Association, in an attempt to stop Tanten, Atlas, and however many other enemies they may face on their mission to come. They travel to Qoterra, a land of magic and mystery, danger and peril. A continent where the threat of a run-in with another team is the least of their worries as they traverse treacherous terrain, encounter strong, mystical creatures, and enter into territories protected by the ancient tribes of the land. If Tanten arrives and restores the altar piece to the original structure, the mission will take them all beyond the realm they've been trained for. All teams will have to enter a dimension created by life force itself, containing dangerous and, up until now, mythical beasts, unknown diseases, and a ruined city with a hunger long overdue to be satiated. The pulse of the realm is none other than the object known as the Staff of the Gods. But even these dangers may be minimal to the obsession the staff causes in its believers and those who wish to obtain it for their own selfish deeds. Those individuals and their loyalty to the legend may be the greatest danger Botalia and team will face yet. Book Two of The Chimera's Requiem, THEIR LOYALTY TO LEGEND, transports us through the perspectives of the many teams vying for the altar piece, the puzzle piece that will lead to the druidic realm, the only passage to the Staff of the Gods. While the dangers of the forested, mountainous continent of Qoterra seem dangerous, there may be no greater danger than a run-in with a team of life force users. Though perhaps even that threat pales in comparison to the perils to face them in the druidic realm created once the altar has been restored to prior glory. This action adventure tale takes the stories of Indiana Jones but if the team consisted of X-Men, a quest of magic wielders competing for a mystical artifact and willing to stop at nothing to acheive their goals. Also for fans of Fullmetal Alchemist and HunterXHunter with unique magic tailored to the individual users along with some political intrigue and a diverse cast of characters. (Content Warnings: Violence, blood, gore, mature language, mature themes, mentions of depression, suicidal ideation, ptsd, and brief mention (no explicit imagery) of child sexual assault.)

A Queer Retelling of the Watcher's FloodThe angel Azazel is miserable in Heaven. In the aftermath of Satan's fall, the angels live in the reconstructed ruins of an old utopia, oppressive and paranoid of any new rebellion.The angel Samyaza is content in Heaven, but he longs for the eternal city's former glory. Watching the feeble humans below, wallowing in sin for centuries after Adam and Eve, he sees opportunity to earn back the Lord's favor.On Earth, the Watcher angels arrive to lecture on God's love, but the love of a human soon begins to seem much warmer.

A Burning Throne will immerse you into a darker, grittier, and sexier sequel that will leave you with one question-what do you burn for?Sabine Azterrin bound herself to revenge.Armed with her newfound destiny, Sabine prepares to unravel the truth behind the sorcerer's bond and her vow to the Darkness. Her path toward revenge will not only require a crown, but a target on her back in a foreign kingdom. As she is trapped in the convoluted world of politics and power, Sabine may only realize the identities of those who truly oppose her when it is already too late.Keahi Aldeer had sworn himself to a mask.Trading a battlefield for a throne, Keahi continues to shroud his magical abilities. His secretiveness poses a threat to the stability of the kingdom and risks the trust of the High Council. Yet, Keahi's magic thrums deep beneath his skin, longing to be unleashed. The realm trembles with anticipation, fearing the imminent shattering of his control. Fate believed in more than one path. . .Faced with their enemies' relentless pull, the bonded sorcerers must listen closely to the whispers of their own hearts, resisting the temptation to stray. For the delicate balance of their love, power, and vengeance intertwine in a dance that will ultimately shape their impending future. . .or demise.

The Phantom Flame is the angsty, action-packed, and demonic sequel to Of Blood, Bones, and Truth! Featuring an epic quest, heists, and higher stakes than ever, will Kellan and Cassian be able to reunite and save the Empire as it slowly falls to chaos?Four years after losing Cassian to the Hells, Kellan Manchester is fighting demons day in and day out. His grief and anger threaten to consume him, and even though he has friends to keep him grounded, nothing seems to ease the sting of loss. When new information about Cassian resurfaces, Kellan is determined to break the shackles that keep him bound to the Legion and Spiral City.Cassian is alive, but stuck. He finds himself in the Hells and in a pact with a demon named Zalmelloth. Although his power has grown significantly, all he can think of is getting back to the material plane, and back to Kellan. As his knowledge of the Hells grows, Cassian realizes there is much more to the other planes than he'd originally anticipated.Secrets await both of them in their quests for freedom, secrets that can change everything they know about Ileron and the Empire. Their journeys will lead them to revelations that will rip apart the very fabric that holds their worlds together.

The Angels are calling, and so her hunt begins.After the devastation on Daminius, Ophelia threw herself into restoration to cope with her losses. Two months later, answers to an ancient curse still evade her, a queen threatens her life, and war rages in the southern mountains. Despite her scars and the loved ones lost, Ophelia knows she must move forward for her people.When a note arrives with the clue they've been hoping for, Ophelia and her friends embark on a journey that will test their bonds and their faith in the Angels.Ophelia must unravel legends while navigating a budding romance and trying to hold the Mystiques together-even if it means sacrificing herself.The Trials of Ophelia is the third installment in the new adult romantic fantasy series, The Curse of Ophelia. With roots in Greek mythology, heartrending love stories, found family, and a unique fantastical world, this series is perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Chloe C. Peñaranda, and Sarah J Maas.

For Kerelle Evandra, her psionic powers have always meant three things: mandatory service to a multigalactic corporation, a luxurious lifestyle as a prized asset, and an electronic collar that will kill her if she steps out of line. As a powerful telekinetic, she's spent the last ten years of her life in the corporate military, fighting anyone and anywhere the company demands. While she might resent her gilded cage - and obedience to her corporate masters' cold directives - everyone knows that escape is impossible. And defiance risks not just her own life, but also the life of the person closest to her: Galhen Ambrel, her lover and fellow bound psionic.But when Galhen's service contract is suddenly sold to a distant oligarch, Kerelle learns that obedience was not the guarantee of safety she once thought - and that escape may not be as inconceivable as she was taught to believe. When a mission brings her into contact with an unexpected ally, she must decide how far she can go, and how much she's willing to risk for freedom.

Karpa Talesman is unique - an adult crossworlds fantasy, brilliantly combining elements of dystopian, quest and high fantasy to tell a story about our dying Earth and a brave man dream-traveling other worlds, risking grave danger to discover the key to our rescue. The story: Planet Earth is running out of time, and scientist Sheena Drey's husband, Copper, is missing. Without her knowledge, he has volunteered with The Dream Project scientists who are convinced that the multiverse contains many worlds similar to Earth. The project uses powerful drugs to send Copper, a gifted "dreamer," to find a possible answer to our planet's plight.Copper wakes to find himself an abandoned child on Urth, a world that resembles a primitive version of Earth. Forced to flee the fate of human sacrifice, he survives as a thief, a soldier, and a storyteller, while growing more certain that his 'outsider' status on Urth conceals his true existence in a different world.Left to her fate on a disappearing Earth, Sheena struggles to protect her daughter and to pry an explanation for her husband's disappearance from Dream Project scientists. Finally receiving word that her husband has struggled back to waking consciousness, Sheena learns that Copper has managed to mutter a single word. Scientists suspect the word may be a code. But it is Sheena who realizes that word is an anagram that, when decoded, might lead to Earth's salvation.

This story It Finally Happened was an occurring dream. I would have this dream four times a night, so I decided to write it down. I would try to write a story on this dream and change the begging of it. But it was not a begging. So, I would stop, and years go by, and I would try again.This time I said a stupid thing on Facebook. The girl who I had a crush on during first grade saw it and I broke our friendship. Getting this information from a family member so I was a little skeptic. It was after my high school reunion I thought every girl who I did not know was her. Until I went on Facebook and saw her.My first book was very short, and it had about a million errors. But not really, I did not say this in my book which I should have. You might see it here. I was trying to write my character in a deep sleep like he was talking in the sleep. I did not work out as I was thinking. My Character is in a comma. Yes, I felt very sad. It took me years to get her last name right.This book has science fiction, romance, humor, action, even a small musical. In addition, being a first-time writer. Few of my characters they can't speak right so I type the name of what they were speaking so it would be funny. My book also has humor in it. My humor to others is not very funny.I have changed all my character's name in my book. I might have kept my Great Grand father's name and my great uncle's name. This book is also dedicated to them. I also mention my Great Aunt she had work for Hostess and My Grand Mother. My dad had some good jokes, I also mention my great uncle on my mother's first husband side, my two oldest sisters' side as he considered my third oldest and me and my younger sister family. He made great coleslaw.

Little Douggie is curious about everything, and he has an endless amount of questions that he must find the answers to. Douggie's Super Science Adventures is a collection of 15 short stories that describe Douggie's attempt to explore and understand how this world works. Each short story introduces the reader to a new scientific standard by using real-life problems that Douggie has to solve, creating one adventure after another. Each story draws the reader into the mind of a young boy as he problem solves his way through some intriguing scientific questions. His energy and enthusiasm is sure to motivate readers of all ages to start their own adventures in science. The stories are fun to read and make science easy to understand.Since these stories are directly alligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, teachers can use each story to introduce a new standard, motivate their students, and help explain difficult scientific concepts. Everyone loves a good story, and teachers especially love stories with a point. These stories offer something for everyone.

THE QUANTICS is about a 17-year old boy, Liam, and his friends who develop powers after discovering a meteor at summer camp. When Liam is wrongly arrested for shooting twelve campers, he can't protect his friends from the real murderer, a shape-shifting alien whose ability is to steal other people's "quantic" powers. To make matters worse, Liam's future self has come back in time to kill Liam.

IN HYBRID, a sequel to BLUE FIRE, R.J. Mikelionis M.D. offers a riveting and even surpassing tale, in his unique, spare, hard-hitting style.Dr. J. Cameron returns from his Blue Fire journeys to the Medical Wards, a superb clinician now adding research to his hectic schedule. Enormous implications of the research for patient care and longevity collide with cold, bureaucratic politico-economic realities, threatening to destroy him.In one of many parallel battles, Max-Cameron's buddy and Intern-becomes embroiled in a war reminiscent of the backstreets he'd left behind, in a quest to free his girlfriend from the mob.The odds are stacked against the doctors, their friends, patients.But in times of need, their ordinary lives accept extraordinary choices. Their lives lock into wars between life and death, and quests for the just vs. the shadow dragons of evil.

How well must one know the world to save it? Sybil Dawn, apprentice to a powerful wizard known as the Enlightened, must leave the library of her mentor and brave the dangers of the outside world to find the answer to this question and discover just how powerful she truly is.As darkness starts to threaten the Kingdom of Irminshu, Sybil is sent on a long and dangerous adventure with a band of strange, and sometimes frustrating, characters. With the help of her companions, a knight in shining armor, a rough-and-tumble barbarian, a deadly assassin, and a brooding dark magic wielder, Sybil will unlock her true abilities and save countless innocents from terrible fates.Along the way, Sybil realizes that if the world is to be saved, she must know herself as well and accept the powers granted to her as the Soul Child to the God of Light. How will a young woman coming out of her shell fare when faced with the dangers of monsters, the evils of villains, and the temptation of romance?

I was a successful businessman who was always looking for a new adventure to invest in to make my legacy greater. I should have known my next adventure was going beyond anything previously encountered. Despite my disturbing dream, I was not aware of what was to ensue.At the onset, this adventure appeared to be quite lucrative. However, as the adventure progresses, in its unfoldment, it led me to some other unsettling paradigms. I found myself in other time zones and even on other planets.Initially, the pattern of these events seemed obscure. After a few shocking revelations, I realized that there was a purpose to the pattern. The purpose was that of the Ancient Future.

Hospitality for Alien Strangers opens with a midsized city, once familiar, now trapped beneath an impenetrable bubble, its horizon pierced by the silhouettes of alien spacecrafts. These otherworldly beings present an ultimatum: prove humanity's worth in a mere five years.Entrusted to a pastor and the pure hearts of children, this decree thrusts the city into a whirlwind of soul-searching and revelation. What would you do to showcase the very core of your humanity? How would you bridge the chasm between yourself and those unlike you?While this tale doesn't boast the celestial artistry of biblical parables, it ignites profound dialogues about the sanctity of life and the priceless value embedded in every soul. Imagine a world where every glance reflects recognition of another's worth, where compassion and empathy aren't just virtues but a way of life.Let this story be your beacon, drawing you out from today's tumult and lighting the path to a more united, radiant tomorrow.This story of hope is more than just words-it's a journey.My aspirations for you are fourfold: May you revel in the allure of a captivating tale.Like the profound parables of Jesus, may it prompt reflections on life's profound truths.I hope it resonates so deeply that you're compelled to share and converse about it with others.And in those discussions, may you unearth the profound essence of your being and your destined path.If you desire to probe deeper on how to do this, I invite you to go to my web page, www.smccutchan.com where you will find other novels that probe the value of life and a variety of non-fiction books that show practical ways of living towards a healthier world.

Miss Betty Applewhite, Summerfield's unofficial matchmaker, is determined to get another young couple together. She uses the ploy of having one of her cats stuck in a tree to summon both the fire department and police department, hoping to unite a female firefighter and a young police officer. Realizing that this can't go on forever, she devises a plan to have them assist her in the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program for feral cats. They reluctantly agree, but a mystery soon develops as cats begin disappearing around the town. The mystery deepens as two young boys disappear while fishing. Will the cats be found? Will the missing boys be rescued? Will Miss Betty's plan come to fruition? The answers are revealed as the plot develops in "Springtime in Summerfield," which features both new characters and some familiar faces from the Summerfield series.

Graduate students David, a white man, and Emily, a student from China fall in love with each other on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder. They are fascinated by sprawling topics like the universe, the world, and human beings. When David is caught by a tornado on the Kansas plains he is carried to a time-space tunnel which he traverses along. Stranded in East Africa during the Stone Age, David experiences primitive life and strange romantic adventures. David and Emily fall accidently into a time-space tunnel in Bermuda Triangle and traverse to the future world. They enjoy the perfection of the future society. There they have some fantastic experiences. Finally, they witness the tragedy of the World End. By chance, they return to the present world by reverse crossings. David and Emily reunite and explore the cosmos together. They make new discoveries and create new theories about the world and the universe.

Unveil the electrifying secret that could shatter a tormented superhero's world.Samual had always been the scourge of Westside known as Stormboy, the superhero no one wanted around. With powers of lightning that surge beyond his control, he constantly walks the razor edge of keeping the citizens safe and being another murder ridden headline, The streets know him as an agent of chaos, but beneath the electric exterior lies a man grappling with his inner demons.In the shadows, Samual finds Solace under the mentorship of Freight Train, another enigmatic hero, but the weight of his responsibilities intensifies when a bewitching woman stumbles upon his secret identity. A dangerous connection forms, threatening to expose the fragile balance he's struggled to maintain. Can he keep this woman at arm's length and safeguard the secrets that's kept his life together?In this unique tale of self-discovery, Samual must confront his deepest desires and the consequences of his double life. How much does he have to sacrifice in order to be himself?After all, the mantra always remains: Everything for them!

In D'Souza's "Death of a Blue Jay", Jeremy Martin goes through a supernatural experience of ups and downs and understands that there is value even when we fall because there will be new lessons gained for future use of wisdom. In the fictional world of ROB-RAH-RATS, Jeremy is forced to face his unconscious mind, where his deepest secrets are revealed; and where he must face his inner demons and build virtue to ultimately return to the real world and fulfill a final act of charity. D'Souza shares contemplation and the allegory of certain objects to give the reader a new perspective on the value of living by eyes of faith rather than simply by eyes of sight.

"On the morrow, you return with them to Cilaros."The news floored me, and my courage faltered. I stammered, "I do not know the way. And...and...there are bears in the wood." I could think of no creature more fearsome."Kauaros will escort you thence," Anna assured me.As I trembled, with a hard knot in my throat, she added, "Never fear, child. The heart knows the path."In The Wanderer and the Wolves, young Anavere, heiress to two royal houses, tells the story of her upbringing. Exiled from her childhood home by a vicious murder, Anavere is raised by the strange-eyed Lady of the Lake and her bevy of maidens in the secluded sanctuary of the Vale of Afalach. There, she is steeped in the mores of a dying sect, educated to be a priestess and instructor.But the winds of war are descending. Enemy tribes threaten on all sides, and a fearsome new warlord, whose name will resound through the centuries, approaches. Will Anavere be permitted to remain in her peaceful haven, or will the pitiless place and time destroy her dream before she can truly live it, and with it, the promising young priestess?

About the Book The unicorns' heart beat wildly in her chest as she fought to escape her plight. Her horn glowing brightly as sweat slid down her sides dotting the ground like splattered blood. Golden hoofs dug deep into the soil propelling her forward into danger looming in the darkness. Panicked, she ran towards the safety of the dark woods. The unicorn made one final attempt to dodge the red ropes of magic that came at her from all directions, ropes thrown by evil sorcerers. She jumped to the side trying to dart past two more sorcerers seated on black horses. Only this time the move didn't work, and the red ropes landed around her neck, trapping her in a mysterious void of darkness and mist. The frightened unicorn reared up struggling to free herself refusing to give up hope. She could hear the dark sorcerers and their queen laughing at her futile struggles and cries for release. Lashing out with her hoofs she kicked something cold and clammy. Her eyes widened in horror for she found herself amongst the dead.