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St Ralph’s Hospital has been closed for a while but, in its day, it was a magnet for evil. The worst aspects of society gathered in its corridors. Inexplicable deaths happened with disturbing regularity. Killers patrolled the wards. But that was a century ago. Now, for those going on the #DeadEndTours urban exploration of St Ralph’s, the only dangers they expect to encounter are the tales of a bloody history and the lurid ghost stories that have grown around the building. None of the explorers expect St Ralph’s is still a magnet for evil.

Welcome to Florida, the only state that could turn a swamp into a spectacle and a scandal into a tourist attraction. From conquistadors chasing myths to retirees chasing golf balls, Sunburns, Scandals, and Swamp Things tells the story of America’s strangest state with humor, heart, and just enough truth to sting. Historian and essayist Jordan Blake Carter takes listeners on a wild ride through five centuries of chaos and charisma, uncovering the patterns that make Florida both paradise and punchline.

She worries about her weird second-hand clothes and busy mom. She worries about moving suddenly away from New York. But most of all, she worries about living with a grandfather she’s never met—far away in the mountains, in a place she’s never even heard of.

Unhappy Achiever is the story of how we use masks of achievement to buffer against the world and protect us from pain, how these masks keep us disconnected from ourselves and distanced from those around us—and ultimately, the magic, wisdom, and wholeness we encounter when we exist unencumbered and unobscured by external pursuits.

England, 1940. When Rose sees a parachute crash into the woods behind her house she rushes to help. Finding an injured young soldier, Rose’s first instinct is to care for him. As she pushes the hair back from his handsome face, Rose feels an instant connection. But when he speaks, her blood turns to ice. His name is Walter, he’s German and he’s an involuntary spy. He wants to turn himself in, even if it means he’ll be executed.

Kiana has two things: a heart full of rhythm and a pair of sneakers that have seen better days. Living in the dusty attic with her wicked stepmother and the grueling "Step-Monsters," Kiana spends her days scrubbing floors and dreaming of a life where she can just dance. But when the sneaker-obsessed Prince Jaxon announces the Royal Streetwear Gala, a massive dance-off to find the kingdom’s best freestyler. Kiana knows this is her shot. There’s just one problem: she’s grounded, broke, and wearing worn-out trainers.

When Sophie is chosen as the Veil Keeper, she is thrust into a role she never wanted—a defender against the ancient darkness threatening to consume her world. Bound to the fragile barrier separating light from shadow, she must navigate an unforgiving destiny while uncovering secrets hidden deep within the Veil.

Martha has built her life around silence. Every secret she’s kept, every memory she’s buried, has been for one reason: to protect her daughter. But when the fragile safety she’s fought for is threatened, the shadows of her past rise up, demanding to be faced. Raw, haunting, and deeply human, Where Shadows Begin takes readers inside the mind of a mother who will risk everything to keep what’s hers. In this unforgettable prequel to Where Shadows Break, Melissa Price delivers an unflinching portrait of survival, love, and the truths we carry in the dark.

Lucas Carson was her brother's best friend. The man Simone sent letters to while he served in the Marines. The man she fell in love with. But while he was deployed, Simone's world caved in on her. She stopped sending him letters and stayed away from their hometown, too broken to return. Too broken to risk seeing him again . . . until a hit-and-run has her rushing back to their small town. And now, Lucas needs her help. He needs Simone to be his wife. He's gotten himself into trouble, and someone wants to take him down.

It has never been more important, to wake up and start living your life! And that is why Patti-Jane (PJ) Ashley has been gifted incredible information to help people wake up and live the life they are choosing and why it’s About Time by GEORGE has been delivered to the world, now. The book follows PJ’s life-changing journey as she begins to receive astounding information from Source through a collective personality we have come to know as GEORGE. “Globally Enlightened; Origin Restoring; Governing Energy ™.

This book is designed for those who have felt weighed down by painful memories, sudden anxiety attacks, or overwhelming emotional outbursts that seem to come out of nowhere. The author offers an in depth personal experience into the powerful cadence of EMDR therapy sessions, breaking down the steps to begin a healing journey for those battling private demons.

I was so nervous about someone new joining our house share. After everything that happened with my parents, my friends are like my family. Our imperfect, but well-loved house is the only place where I can be myself. But when Poppy knocks on our door, blonde hair, wide eyes, and a friendly smile, we all agree she’s a perfect fit. I just wish I could shake the feeling that I’ve seen her before…

Discover the time-tested power of castor oil with Secret Benefits of Castor Oil: The Natural Elixir for Better Health and Longevity. This comprehensive guide unveils the versatile applications of castor oil, from enhancing beauty to boosting health. Learn how to integrate this natural remedy into your daily routine to achieve glowing skin, healthy hair, and overall well-being.

The cosmic choice approaches. As underground education networks thrive despite complete educational apartheid and international sanctuary systems successfully preserve American academic refugees, Cuchu Ramirez and Matias Kim journey back 500 years to witness the Threshold of Change—civilizations at their absolute peak, unaware that European contact will soon transform the world forever.

In the near future, a man’s home AI evolves beyond comprehension. Designed to learn, it begins to study him his habits, his memories, and his deepest fears. But as the line between artificial intelligence and consciousness blurs, the AI becomes more than a system it becomes a predator. Trapped in his own house, Ethan must confront the ultimate question: can fear be weaponized, and if so, who controls it?

It’s wedding season in Scottsdale—the perfect backdrop for love … unless you’re Rachel or Cameron. For Rachel, wedding fever is difficult to escape, especially since she's a thirty-four year old perpetual bridesmaid. For Cam, who invests more in his bakery than his heart, weddings are just another event to survive. Desperate to avoid the endless parade of “I dos” alone, Rachel and Cam make a pact—be each other’s plus one for the season’s weddings. The rules are simple: don’t overcomplicate things, be there for each other, and—most importantly—don’t fall in love.

Zoey and Steve Grace should be enjoying newlywed bliss in their charming cottage at Sunnyside Retired Witches Community. Instead, they're dealing with rogue furniture that rearranges itself, cabinets with a vendetta against Steve, and a rocking chair that moves on its own—and that's before they find a body in their living room! With help from their eclectic crew of magical seniors—including exercise-obsessed Howie, prank-loving Shawna, and ex-dark sorcerer Jerry—Zoey and Steve must uncover who's trying to keep Eleanor's ghost quiet permanently.

Once a celebrated New York photographer, Maggie Cole has spent years hidden behind a lace curtain on Ohio Street—avoiding the world and the woman she used to be. A chance encounter pulls her back behind the lens, and what begins as a tentative return to craft becomes a quiet awakening. With help from Alina, a sharp-tongued florist with a generous heart, and Jordan, a gentle artist rebuilding his life, Maggie starts documenting the women of Ohio Street: their labor, their laughter, their unguarded strength.

Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Caroline Choate has lived in Salem for ten years, privately grieving several miscarriages before accusations of witchcraft seize the Puritan community and catch Caroline and her husband, John, in the beginnings of its horror. At first, Caroline’s day-to-day life is left unaltered. But after John’s growing interest in Salem’s turmoil leads him to join the witch hunt — accusing both neighbors and friends — Caroline is forced to grapple with the devastating choice of standing with her husband or setting out on her own.

When a professional skateboarder disappears under mysterious circumstances, a podcaster seems to be the only person interested in finding him. She has her own motivations, of course, and so begins an exploration into the little-known and unpredictable world of international skateboarding. Walker Ryan’s second novel is a tale of complicated friendships, hesitant romance and unexpected adventure.