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Step into a world where the ordinary intersects with the extraordinary, and every story is a journey to the edges of imagination and beyond. Malcolm Chester's "Short Stories & Novellas" invites readers to explore a tapestry of lives where the mundane meets the magical, where challenges bloom into opportunities for growth and insight. From heart-stirring tales of love and loss to thrilling escapades in fantastical realms, this collection promises a voyage through narratives that captivate, challenge, and inspire. Discover the extraordinary within the ordinary-each story a window into the myriad ways our lives can be transformed.

In the haunting halls of an ordinary high school, a mystery unfolds that blurs the lines between the living and the spectral. Karen Thompson, a vibrant senior, finds herself in an inexplicable realm - a ghostly version of her school, devoid of life yet vivid with echoes of the past. As Karen navigates this eerie world, she encounters spirits like Kathy, a chronicler of the school's ghostly lore, and Ted, who helps her piece together the puzzle of her untimely fate. Together, they delve into stories of the past, each spirit revealing a tale as unique as their untold lives.>"LIVING IN TWO WORLDS" weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and the inexplicable connections that transcend the boundaries of life and death. It's a story that invites readers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Will Karen's friends uncover the truth of her disappearance? Can Karen find peace in her spectral existence? The answers lie within the pages of this gripping tale of suspense and the supernatural.

Dive into the Unimaginable-Two Universes, One Destiny! In a tranquil suburb near Phoenix, twelve-year-old Syd finds more than just hiking trails and desert flora in the hills behind his house. Alongside his inseparable special friend Rachel, Syd stumbles upon a mysterious cave-a gateway to another universe teeming with magical beings and unprecedented dangers. Friendship Beyond Worlds Syd and Rachel's unbreakable bond is their greatest weapon as they navigate through enchanted lands, encounter elf games, and face off against otherworldly creatures. But when their adventures catch the eye of powerful forces, they find themselves embroiled in cosmic conflicts that transcend their wildest imaginations. A Journey of Discovery and Courage From nervous weeks at school to perilous trips to the Source, their lives spiral into a whirlwind of excitement, fear, and wonder. As they toggle between their home and this fantastical realm, they must unravel the secrets that link their destinies to both universes. The Ultimate Test When an invading army threatens not just their magical friends but their own world, Syd and Rachel must make choices that will shape the future of two universes. Will their friendship withstand the ultimate test? "Twin Universes" by Malcolm Chester is an exhilarating tale of friendship, adventure, and the boundless possibilities that await when you dare to venture beyond the known. Perfect for fans of fantasy, this gripping narrative will keep you turning pages long into the night.

In this sequel to the Gold Seal winner, Elysia, Courtney and her comrades in the Light Swords are brought back to Elysia to save it from evil kids who have obtained magical abilities from the third dream world of magic. They must journey there through the deadly Maelstrom Swamp and prevent the Evil Wizard and the Dark King of Maelstrom from taking over Elysia through these evil kids. Once again the Light Swords show great courage and determination in stopping the Evil Wizard and Dark King and saving Elysia.

Malcolm Chester ha estado interesado toda su vida en la escritura y la ciencia ficción, sobre lo cual lee con cierta regularidad. Obtuvo una Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas en una universidad de la Ivy League y una maestría en estudio infantil de una universidad privada en Massachusets a principios de su carrera. Mientras estaba en la universidad se especializo en escritura creativa. Mas adelante en su vida, el autor obtuvo un Doctorado en Jurisprudencia. Ha sido ejecutivo de asuntos públicos en una importante empresa y ha continuado trabajando en esta área como consultor mientras ejerce a su ver la abogacía. "Con una mezcla de fantasía, acción, comedia e, inclusive, algo de romance para adultos jóvenes, este título se las arregla para transmitir algunas valiosas lecciones a los preadolescentes sin llegar a ser como un sermón ni muy severas. Una lectura agradable de principio a fin, los lectores se encontrarán deseando poder regresar por un día más a Elysia una vez que se haya ido, así como lo hacen los personajes del libro." -El US Review of Books (Reseña de Libros de los Estados Unidos)

Courtney, douze ans, redoute le jour où elle deviendra une femme, car c'est à ce moment-là qu'elle devra quitter Elysia, le monde de lumière, de bonté et de beauté pour ne plus jamais y revenir. Récemment élue reine, Courtney sait que les règles d'Elysia sont inflexibles. Seuls les enfants sont autorisés. Le monde de Courtney était autrefois normal. Mais après la disparition de son père, Courtney, qui cherche désespérément à échapper à sa dépression, commence à entrer dans un monde imaginaire chaque nuit pendant son sommeil. Aussi jeune qu'elle soit, même Courtney sait que cet endroit ne peut pas exister. Pourtant, dans ce monde coloré rempli de créatures délicieuses, tout le monde veut la rendre heureuse, y compris sa nouvelle meilleure amie et le garçon de ses rêves. Mais malheureusement, une civilisation maléfique existe également dans les environs, et son roi a volé le cristal magique qui fournit le pouvoir au monde magnifique qu'elle est venue aimer. Maintenant, Courtney et ses amis doivent voyager dans les dangereuses ténèbres pour essayer de récupérer le cristal avant de devenir adultes. Dans ce conte fantastique, alors que Courtney et ses nouveaux amis atteignent la maturité, ils doivent d'une manière ou d'une autre trouver la force et le caractère en chacun d'eux afin de sauver leur monde de la destruction.

A decorated Seal Lieutenant Commander, Ralph Tager, loses a team he used to lead in an ambush. Worse yet, his wife is killed defending his 9-year-old daughter who is sexually abused and murdered. Ralph takes out his revenge, which is consuming him, on the violent pedophile Ted and in doing so saves a 10-year-old girl Cindy being tortured by him. Ralph wants to adopt this young girl whose parents were murdered by Ted but the FBI who suspects Ralph killed Ted prevents the adoption from happening for a time. A billionaire Sydney, whose daughter was also murdered by a pedophile offers Ralph a job as the head of a security firm he owns if he will lead a team to kill all the violent pedophiles they can find.Sydney also promises to make Cindy's adoption a reality for Ralph. While this takes place, the involvement of the government in what has happened to Ralph becomes clearer by the day. Leaving the Seals, Ralph becomes Pay Back for Sydney while he tries to dodge a number of assassins sent to kill him. Ralph and Cindy become close but she also becomes a target. Ralph unravels the government conspiracies against both he and Cindy and dodge assassins sent by threatened pedophiles and governments.Pay Back must also avoid the police who want Pay Back sent to jail for sending pedophiles to their graves. This action-packed story is complex and relentless as Pay Back tries to protect his daughter and himself from the fate others have determined for them.

A beautiful single woman Mary Ann decides to volunteer at a Homeless Center in Chicago. She works at an ad agency but wants to do something significant with the little free time she has. At the center, she meets a Homeless Man Edward that intrigues her. The curious man who actually doesn't appear homeless is headed to the library to discuss ancient history with one of the librarians in ancient languages. At one time a journalist, Mary Ann decides to find out more about this man so she travels to the library to talk with the librarian. The librarian relates that the man is probably a genius as she saw him writing very complex mathematical formulas on one of the library computers. He is also a brilliant violin player. She subsequently finds out that Edward is actually Isaac considered by many to be one of the greatest minds on Earth who has allegedly developed a device that transports people and objects through hyperspace to the planets of the solar system. He also has developed extremely advanced weapons to protect his device. The military wants Edward to develop more weapons and keep the weapons that they have of his working. Edward does not wish to do this so he is hiding in plain site as a homeless man. Meanwhile, Mary Ann is developing a romantic relationship with Edward. As the military relentlessly pursues them Mary Ann and Edward flee. Edward's ties to an alien race of which he is not aware unveil a secret fate in store for the Earth. Together they try to survive an increasing hostile military while trying to save the Earth that seems to wish to do them harm.