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In the quiet village, legends ride the wind—tales of a magnificent dragon dwelling atop the mysterious village. For most, it's just a story told by the fireside. But for a curious young girl named Marissa, it's a call to adventure she can't ignore. When Marissa discovers a strange, whispering map in her grandmother’s dusty attic, a playful dare from her best friend, Leo, sets her on an impossible quest. Armed with courage and the humming map, she journeys into a world of magic and peril.

For young Leo, the dusty attic of his grandmother’s house is a portal to the past, filled with forgotten treasures. But none is as mysterious as an old, hand-drawn map discovered in a sea-worn trunk—a map to a place that shouldn't exist: The Island of Singing Serpents. Driven by a desire to fulfill a promise once made by his long-lost great-great-grandfather, Leo embarks on a journey across the sea. He discovers an island more wondrous than any legend could describe, with shores of sunken stars and a rainforest that thrums with a magical chorus.

Step into the bustling city of Philippi with Paul and Silas and witness a story of incredible faith and miraculous power! When a simple act of kindness—freeing a young girl from a troubling spirit—angers a group of greedy men, Paul and Silas are dragged before the city's leaders, beaten, and thrown into the deepest, darkest prison cell. But even with their feet locked in stocks and their backs raw with pain, they refuse to be silenced. As they fill the midnight air with songs of praise, the very foundations of the prison begin to shake!

If I Were a Bluebird is a story that immerses you in the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of a bird. It’s a tale about freedom, perspective, and the wild beauty that waits just outside our windows. What would you do if you could fly? And if you had to return, what piece of the sky would you bring back with you?

On a quiet, star-dusted hillside outside Bethlehem, a few humble shepherds watch over their flock. It is a night like any other, filled with the gentle sounds of sleeping sheep and the crisp scent of the cool night air. But when a light more brilliant than the sun shatters the darkness, their ordinary world is changed forever. An angel of the Lord appears with the most wonderful news ever told: a Savior has been born! This heavenly messenger is soon joined by a magnificent choir of angels, filling the sky with a glorious song of praise.

Wrongfully accused of being a 'Star Bandit,' ten-year-old Jax is sentenced to life in Asteroid Prison XK-5, a high-tech dungeon where hope goes to die. Surrounded by humming machinery, ever-watching laser eyes, and served daily bowls of disgusting 'Glow-Slop,' Jax's future looks as bleak as the endless space outside his porthole. But a mysterious whisper in the vents from an old, four-armed inmate named Zorp sparks an impossible plan. Using a map made of stardust, a key carved from a spork, and a forgotten ship hidden in the asteroid's heart, they must outwit the cruel and cunning Warden Grol.

Step into the bustling city of Jerusalem on a sunny afternoon, where the air smells of spices and roasting lamb. Two friends, Peter and John, are on their way to the Temple to pray when they meet a man who has never taken a single step. What happens next is a miracle that will make your heart leap! Discover a gift better than silver or gold, a power strong enough to make wobbly knees strong, and a joy so big it has to be shouted and danced.

How can a hero find victory in his darkest hour? Samson, once a mighty judge of Israel, has lost everything—his strength, his sight, and his freedom. Led by the hand of a small boy into a noisy temple, he is a champion in chains, mocked by his enemies. But in that moment of total weakness, Samson turns to God with a final, desperate prayer. He asks not for his life, but for one last surge of power to fulfill his purpose. This story reveals that even when we feel forgotten, God is listening, and true strength is found not in our own power, but in our trust in Him.

Join Zechariah, a kind priest whose heart is heavy for his people. Their beautiful city, Jerusalem, is broken, and everyone has lost hope. But one night, everything changes. God pulls back the curtain of heaven and gives Zechariah eight incredible visions, each one more wondrous than the last. Journey with Zechariah as he meets an angel among sweet-smelling myrtle trees, sees powerful horses of every color, and watches as four scary horns are shattered by God's super-strong helpers.

Ten-year-old Elara’s world is one of familiar comforts: the taste of wild strawberries, the scent of rain on dry earth, and the secret, rustling room inside the ancient willow tree in her garden. But when a mysterious, musical whisper leads her to a hidden knot on the trunk, she discovers a shimmering doorway to a world she never knew existed. Beyond the portal lies Lumina, a land bathed in the light of two suns, with silver-barked trees, glowing moss, and streams that fizz on the tongue.

In the heart of a sun-drenched valley lies Oakhaven, a village where magic is not just a memory but a sensation—it’s in the sweet burst of a wild strawberry, the warm scent of baking bread, and the soft hum that rises from the ancient stones. For eleven-year-old Maya, this vibrant world is everything. But a creeping shadow has begun to bleed into the edges of the forest, a strange and silent sickness that leaches the color from the leaves, muffles the cheerful sounds of the village, and erases the very memory of what once was. The world is fading into a dull, gray nothingness.

In the town of Penumbra, life is a watercolor painting left in the rain—a world of muted greys where color, flavor, and even laughter are things of the distant past. Ten-year-old Clara has known nothing else. But one night, a mysterious flicker of color in the forbidden woods sparks a journey into a forgotten legacy. When Clara discovers a hidden attic, she unearths more than just dust and secrets. She finds a magical loom and the journal of her great-grandmother, the last of the Light Weavers. Armed with threads of sunlight and moonbeams, Clara learns to weave tangible light.

In the early days of the church, believers shared everything with joyful hearts. When a good man named Barnabas gives a generous gift, everyone cheers! But a couple named Ananias and Sapphira want to be praised, too. They come up with a secret plan to look good on the outside, but on the inside, their hearts are full of greed and lies. What happens when their big lie is told not just to people, but to God Himself?

Ten-year-old Alex lives a double life. By day, he's just a regular kid on Maple Street, dealing with homework and untamable hair. But by night, he's Agent Alpha, the top operative for the Ultra-Secret Kids' Network. His world of quiet surveillance is shattered when a mysterious object crashes in his backyard, unleashing a series of events that are anything but ordinary. Inside the glowing, humming artifact is Zorp, a small, telepathic alien who is lost and light-years from home.

In a world defined by the scent of woodsmoke and the patient art of rune-carving, young Jenny's life is upended when her father, Arin, vanishes without a trace. Her only clues are a mysterious, forbidden rune that hums with ancient power and a series of cryptic messages hidden in his carvings. Driven by a ghostly whisper to "follow," Jenny must leave the safety of her home and venture into the vast wilderness. With the help of a wise fox, a kind village boy, and her own growing courage, she follows a path marked by magical riddles and shadowed creatures.

Two thieves on two crosses, and a King between them. One chose anger; the other chose hope. This is the story of Dismas, a man whose life was full of wrong choices, who found himself dying next to Jesus. In his very last moments, with only a breath left to give, he asked to be remembered. In return, he received the greatest promise of all.

Step into a world where forgotten wishes, hidden bravery, and silent melodies drift like whispers in the wind. "The Keeper of Lost Dreams" is a enchanting collection of bedtime stories, where 20 unique human and animal duos embark on magical journeys to retrieve what's been lost. From Lily and her glimmering goldfish searching for an underwater castle, to Tom and his timid squirrel finding courage against a noisy woodpecker, each of the 20 chapters introduces a new, heartwarming adventure.

Discover the power of a simple, honest prayer in this deeply moving story of failure, forgiveness, and the incredible grace of a God who can wash any heart and make it whiter than snow. A Prayer for a Clean Heart is a timeless tale that shows us that no one is too lost to be found, and no mistake is too big for God's love.

In the quiet village of Oakhaven, nestled beneath the shadow of the formidable Dragon’s Tooth mountain, twelve-year-old Sam believes the tales of mythical beasts are nothing more than stories. But when he discovers a single, impossible feather of shimmering bronze and gold, he is pulled into a world of ancient magic he thought only existed in legend. Drawn by a mysterious, sorrowful hum that seems to emanate from the mountain's stone heart, Sam embarks on a secret quest. His journey leads him to a hidden cavern where a single, magnificent egg awaits.

Following the death of her beloved father, the finest mapmaker in Oakhaven, young Priscilla inherits his greatest legacy: a mysterious, unfinished map and a special compass. The map, mostly a blank expanse of sea, is said to lead to the Unseen Isle, a place whose path is revealed not by ink, but by faith. Grieving but resolute, Priscilla embarks on a solo voyage in her skiff, The Steadfast, into the vast and intimidating Sea of Secrets.