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A selection of magical stories to entertain your children whilst you are waiting at the airport and are flying to your holiday.

When Cassie Hunt learns that her beloved Aunt Aggie is dying, she rushes back home to be with her during her final days. For as long as Cassie can remember Aggie has spoken about the forgotten world that exists just below their feet, in the tunnels and catacombs of the mysterious Sand House. But on her deathbed, Aggie reveals a terrible secret that she’s buried as deep as the tunnels beneath the old house, and when excavation work begins on the site, Cassie is the only one who can help keep the truth hidden.

Life as Livy Random came with its challenges. Struggling with her appearance and her unhappy marriage to Mr. Mark Random, Livy found solace in her vivid imagination. By conjuring an imaginary lover, Livy discovered a world where she felt truly alive, feeling his presence in ways she couldn't quite explain. As her connection to this invisible paramour grew stronger, Livy ventured into uncharted territory when she became pregnant--not by her husband, but by this ethereal lover.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this volume the Mad Scientist takes centre stage. Naturally the stories come in all shapes and sizes and in the pens of our classic authors the scientists more usually arrive as dark, twisted and evil as they go about their work illuminating humanity as only a mad scientist can.

Cuarta parte de la Saga de "El guardián de las flores". En el Monasterio de Santo Estevo de Rivas do Sil se celebra la entrega de los premios a los gallegos del año. La noche amenaza tormenta y un hecho violento obligará a cerrar el recinto a cal y canto, con lo...

American journalist, essayist, satirist, and cultural critic H.L. Mencken makes his 3-pronged case for the death penalty for those who take the lives of other people, challenging civilized order. Mencken argues the death penalty is a form of catharsis for the immediate victims of the crime, and is not solely for deterring other criminals, but also to give peace of mind to the society that has been wronged.

Roma, Madrid, Berlín, la Guerra Civil, la Guerra Fría y el Pazo de Meirás. El Pasatempo, la Fábrica de Curtidos, los masones y unos libros misteriosos. ¿Qué tienen que ver entre ellos? Paola Gómez y su equipo intentarán desentrañar...

London, England. Charlotte Connors is tired of asking for a man, only to find coal in her stocking. Emboldened by a little liquid courage, she gives up on Father Christmas and uses her grandmother’s old book to summon a faerie plus-one for the holiday party. But when against all odds it actually works, Charlotte finds herself face-to-face with a foul-mouthed, hungover hitman. Bain was looking to sleep it off after taking revelling to new heights at the Winter Solstice. Instead, the acerbic assassin is stuck with a naïve, pathetic human who doesn’t even have a target in mind.

48 horas para la gran fiesta del Apóstol. Colegiata de Iria Flavia. Un hombre aparece muerto y su hija ha desaparecido. Y sólo es el principio. La Comisaria Paola Gómez se vera envuelta en una venganza mas allá de lo personal entre libros, flores y leyendas gallegas...

Enter a world of superpowered heroes... and villains. Of epic adventure and hope. In this collection you'll find tales of humor, action, and suspense. Meet brave heroes, quippy villains, and desperate vigilantes. All featured stories are PG or lower, making this a great listen for all ages, but especially for fans of superhero fiction, heartfelt moments, and snarky humor. Featuring New Superhero Stories from Award Winning authors as well as exciting new voices in the genre.

Tercera parte de la Saga de "El guardián de las flores". El equipo de Paola Gómez persigue a un asesino en el Camino Norte de Santiago: Gernika, Zarautz, Colindres, Luarca, Arzúa y Santiago serán los escenarios principales de esta nueva novela. Acció...

Segunda parte de la Saga de "El guardián de las flores". La muerte, recreada en pueblos malditos que han sido arrasados por la gran epidemia de Peste del siglo XVIII, conducirá al lector a un reencuentro inesperado: Rianxo, el Castelo Lúa, la Torre de Hé...

Séptima parte de la Saga "El guardián de las flores". Un pueblo tranquilo. La mano de un cadáver aparece junto a un naipe y una carta de amor, ocultos bajo las raíces de un eucalipto. Tres niñas desaparecidas veinticinco años atrás. Una...

In Escaping Nature, Orrin H. Pilkey and his coauthors offer concrete suggestions for how to respond to the threats posed by global climate change. They argue that while we wait for the world’s governments to get serious about mitigating climate change we can adapt to a hotter world through technological innovations, behavioral changes, nature-based solutions, political changes, and education.

Jake's family ties have turned to cuffs. Born with the ability to fragment his body at a molecular level, Jake Lucas has devoted his life to his uncle's supervillain gang. When he's captured by superheroes, he's certain his life is over at only sixteen. To Jake's surprise, he doesn't end up in prison but at Camp Sable: an intervention project for at-risk super powered teens. Jake's not interested in rehabilitation. As far as he's concerned, the camp mentors are just a barrier between him and his true family, the Sand Fox gang.

It's dangerous to go alone. Even for superheroes. Laleh Ashe has found her first real friends at Camp Sable, a refuge for at-risk superpowered teens, but her politically ambitious mother has other plans. Mrs. Ashe is determined to send Laleh to a fancy, overseas boarding school—far from her friends and the life she's come to love. To drown her sorrows, Laleh agrees to a table top role playing game with her friends, Marco and Jake, as well as the new girl at camp—shy, withdrawn Rian. Too bad no one warned her about Rian's reality bending superpowers.

The war has begun anew. The Demon Army marches on Newaught. Their newly constructed canons catching the city unawares. With the first shot destroying a large portion of the walls, the leaders surrender without a fight. An order is issued to turn Malach and his friends over and they are forced to flee the city. Finding other refugees along the way, they must shepherd them toward the safety of the Angel Army, however, their journey might be longer than they anticipate. During their flight, Malach's mother has been found. She is being held in a prison deep in Demon Territory.

Kat watched the Earth die at the hands of an alien intent on seeing the human race extinct. Determined to stop him at any cost, she risks all she has left to travel through time and space in order to save a world that’s already dead and to stop this killer before he can stop her.

New podWelcome to ”THE UNTOLD,” a captivating interview show dedicated to uncovering the real stories behind the entertainment industry and today’s most pressing events. Our mission is to provide a platform for authentic voices, allowing everyday people to share their unique narratives and experiences that often go unheard. In each interview, we dive deep into the lives of our guests—from aspiring artists to seasoned professionals, from everyday heroes to those navigating the complexities of modern society. We explore their journeys, struggles, and triumphs, shedding light on the human...

The Book of Drabbles is an anthology of stories that are exactly 100 words in length. Within this audiobook are stories of magic, science, and horror. Step inside and let these amazing authors from around the world wrench your heart, make you smile, or unsettle you to your core.