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Twenty-five years after the fall of Earth, the Commonwealth is locked in a vicious, galaxy-spanning war against the Revenant. Countless worlds have been lost in the fighting, and now one crew must come together and stand in the way of galactic annihilation. Nathan Carter is an efficient criminal, but when he's hired to steal supplies from a Commonwealth warship, what starts as an easy job soon transforms into something that could change the course of history. Now, Nathan must work with a group of unlikely allies to protect a woman whose heritage is the key to everything.

Banking heiress Trish and her husband, James, seem to have it all, from a lavish lifestyle to a historic mansion in the nation’s capital. The only thing that’s missing to make their family complete is a baby, so when Trish holds Anne Elise in her arms for the first time, it’s no surprise that she falls deeply in love. There’s just one problem: Trish isn’t the mother. The baby belongs to Laurel, James’s young mistress. And more than that, James and Laurel want to start a new life together - despite an ironclad prenup standing in their way.

Love is always on the menu. In this heart-sizzling collection of 30 short romantic comedies, sparks fly where the fryers sizzle, and feelings heat up faster than a grill at lunch rush. From runaway brides flipping sliders to bubble tea serenades, every story is a bite-sized slice of romance seasoned with charm, chaos, and extra sauce. Fall for a food critic who finds forgiveness over tacos, a sauce inventor battling her cocky coworker for credit, and a pizza girl who delivers more than just carbs to a broke musician with a golden voice.

What if the truest witnesses to our world walked on four legs, offering comfort without judgment and love without condition? Paws for Thought is a moving collection of 100 short stories told through the eyes of pets—dogs, cats, rabbits, parrots, and more—who quietly observe the joys and injustices of human life. From poverty and racism to illness, aging, and inequality, these animals stand by their humans through it all, offering loyalty, warmth, and a kind of wisdom that often goes unseen.

From the heart of Henri Nouwen comes wisdom for the caregiver about the transformational power of relationship in the unique bond between caregiver and care receiver. Interlacing stories from his own life and the lives of friends, Nouwen communicates warmth and compassion as he shares insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for.

Caught robbing the governor’s mansion, Blythe is given a choice: steal the crown jewel of Ostrait’s greatest enemy, or her papa and friends all die. Forced undercover as a candidate in the Fletch King’s marital competition, she must survive the cut-throat court under the watchful eye of the governor’s pet assassin. But how much of herself will this mission cost her? Kalen got her into this mess. And now they must keep their head down in the servants’ quarters, enduring their new superior’s brutality and confronted with the terrors of their past.

You’d never know that Shatter Cage is a were-squirrel by looking at him. Between fake fire charms and his impenetrable confidence, everyone believes he’s the phoenix he claims to be. The lie is a necessary part of his branding. He’s determined to become a Hero, blessed by the Oracles and venerated by legions of followers. For now, he’s just one more thief slinging magical artifacts on the black market, hoping for infamy to strike like lightning. But he’s never going to become canonized if Gutterman, demon and loan shark, gets his pound of flesh from Cage first.

Isobel Stonecrow's life has an expiration date: One month, two weeks, four days, and six hours remaining. When she signed a contract giving her soul and memories to a demon named Ander, she didn't expect that she would ever have to face termination. But now Ander is dead and she'll be following suit if she can't find a way to dissolve the deal. Too bad she can't remember anything from the time before she signed the contract.

Bron Du Murier is tall, handsome, and a true gentleman. He's also an expert con artist and art thief who's never been caught. When he runs into his high school crush, the beautiful Karis Melendez, old sparks re-ignite and things are looking up for Bron Du Murier. That is, until he realizes that Karis is the FBI agent assigned to catch him.

The village of Slyford St. James is no stranger to supernatural happenings, as long-time residents Jed and Emma know all too well. Although Jed’s spiritual connection with the dead was once a source of pride, it now fills him with dread. When he receives an invitation to the family estate of his old army friend Simon, who wants Jed to use his gift to solve the brutal murder of his elder brother, Jed is initially reluctant, but Emma encourages him to agree, hoping that this new sense of purpose might lift him out of his melancholy, despite the circumstances.

The water-covered world of the Swell has been ravaged by the incursion of the moon shards as they make their way through the endless oceans, corrupting and transforming everything in their path. With little information and no clear direction, the remaining pockets of humanity press forward to retain what life they have on the dangerous waters.

They signed the contracts—but never read the fine print. In this scorching bundle from S. M. Lucky, office hours are anything but professional. Behind every closed door is a command, a punishment, a reward. From whispered orders at the desk to forbidden rendezvous behind boardroom glass, these ten dominant bosses know exactly how to take control—and exactly how to make her beg.

The Long Route Podcast explores the real journeys behind growth and success. In a world chasing shortcuts, this podcast focuses on the slow, meaningful paths — the struggles, failures, mindset shifts, and lessons that rarely get shared. Through honest conversations with creators, travellers, and builders from different backgrounds, we talk about choosing patience over speed and consistency over comfort. If you’re feeling unsure about your path or learning to trust your own pace, this podcast is for you. 🎙 Hosted by Nischith 🛤 Growth takes time — choose the long route.

Words can seduce. Whispers can destroy. And sometimes, the wrong thing said at the wrong time is exactly what sets desire on fire. Mouthy Encounters gathers ten high-heat short stories where professionalism collides with passion, and language becomes the most dangerous weapon of all. In these offices after dark, it’s not silence that keeps reputations safe—it’s the moans, gasps, and whispered provocations that threaten to ruin them. She mouths off to the boss and pays the price. He dares her to say it louder, and she does.

Ein vergrabenes Skelett. Eine dunkle Verschwörung. Ein skrupelloser Mörder. Nachdem Sturzfluten in einem beliebten Ausflugsgebiet ein menschliches Skelett freilegen, wird DCI Tom Raven mit den Ermittlungen beauftragt. Wer war der Tote und wie kam er dorthin? Ihm zur Seite steht die forensische Anthropologin Dr. Chandice Jones, die die Herausforderung liebt, mit alten Knochen zu arbeiten. Doch ist Raven eine Herausforderung, die sie an ihre Grenzen bringt?

Welcome to a world where fairy tales wear aprons, castles come with deep fryers, and love gets served with extra dipping sauce. In Fairytales Retold, thirty fast-food fables blend heart, humor, and just the right amount of grease. From a fry cook prince with a lost sneaker to a cursed influencer sleeping through his shift, these short rom-coms reimagine your favorite classics—now with Yelp reviews, corporate drama, and enchanted coupon codes. It’s Cinderella meets shift work. Rapunzel with headset hair. Beauty falling for the BBQ Beast.

The moon corruption has slowed, but is ever on the forethought of Vila Del'Sor's mind as she battles her way through corrupted Deep Ones, brutal training with Taragin Echilar, and Oceanid revolutions just on the horizon. With the world slowly turning to ruin, Vila must find a way through her growing reliance on Deep One's Blood and navigate her complicated relationship with Arturian Tempé as they press ever closer to the truth of the celestial incursion.

Casia Greythorne est une mercenaire aguerrie, et seules deux choses importent dans sa vie : remplir ses contrats et gagner assez d’argent pour financer le traitement vital de son mentor. Lorsque le souverain de l’empire lui ordonne d’enquêter sur un étrange fléau en train de dévaster le pays, elle ne peut résister à l’énorme récompense à la clé, même si elle doit pour cela collaborer avec l’insupportable et arrogant capitaine Elander.

From the first campfire to the iPhone, the world’s greatest inventions looked very different from the floor—right beside the water bowl. In Paws of Progress, S. M. Lucky serves up 50 laugh-out-loud, heart-squeeze tales in which dogs, cats, parrots, raccoons, goldfish, and more witness (and frequently sabotage) human genius. A wolf-dog drafts the original leash manifesto. A monastery cat edits the printing press with paw-notes.

Internships are supposed to build résumés, not fantasies. But when late nights stretch too long and professional boundaries blur, the youngest in the office discover that desire doesn’t wait for promotions—or permission. Behind glass walls and conference tables, lessons are taught in whispers, temptations unfold in silence, and rules are broken with reckless abandon. In these ten dangerously steamy stories, interns step into offices where power and lust collide.