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From a young age, I knew I was destined to become a made man. I was groomed for this life, and I earn my keep in the family by paying my dues. One of my favorite ways to launder the money is through my joint, The Chrysalis Club. When a new dancer, Chastity, took to the stage, I saw the butterfly emerge from her cocoon, and I knew she would be mine. I always get what I want. Always.

These stories provide you with an invitation to traverse the boundaries of the known and unknown, to question reality as you know it, and to confront your deepest fears and desires. With each tale, you are transported into a different world, a different time, a different reality. From historical mysteries steeped in the supernatural to thrilling tales of science fiction, the Anthology of Strange Stories is your passport to the unimaginable.

Magic and wonder, drama and intrigue, fantastic creatures, myths and legends—and so much more! It's a magical, ethereally gorgeous, whimsical dream that you'll truly wish was real life. A spicy retelling of Midsummer Night's Dream guaranteed to be a hauntingly good time.

Join the Elven Prince on an adventure to take the Oracle’s treasure to the Fire Keepers—a journey that will take him through unknown lands outside of his safely guarded kingdom. The realm, full of mischief and magic surrounding every living creature, will surprise you. Follow along his trek, taking you beyond your dreams to a place that amazes at every turn. Magic and myth will surround you, pushing the boundaries of what could be reality and fantastical, but still no less real.

You see, practicing mindfulness, self-love, and meditation does not have to be complicated. Even if you have tried other solutions that did not work. The truth is, it’s much easier than you think. According to Tara Brach, a famous psychologist, and teacher, meditation helps to develop greater awareness and be present in the moment and to open the heart to ourselves and others without sacrifice.

Kitties come in all shapes and sizes, colors and types. Pretty Kitties takes you on a fantastic ride through kitties galore where you’ll learn and experience all the diversity the kitty world has to offer. A book about the diversity we see in cats and kittens. Can be used as a teaching moment for general diversity guidelines.

For over 21 years, I've been kept in the dark about my true heritage, being raised as a witch, like my auntie, that can wield water with spells. Soon I will be old enough to leave my childhood home and go beyond the protection spell that has kept me safe all these years to seek out my destiny. For the first time in thousands of years, the elements are set to combine into the greatest power ever known, and somehow I am the center of it all. The power of the elements is told to bring about peace in the lands and restore life in the realm to a greatness more than it has ever been before.

What has been missing from the daring tales of fairy tale heroes is quite simply some heft. In Burly Tales, Lambda Literary Award-winning editor Steve Berman has gathered a dozen stories of whimsy and romance that feature gay men with plenty of curves and fur. Run away with us to enchanted woods, where the cubs and bears are not going to eat you (not without informed, enthusiastic consent), where no one will judge if you take up residence in a house with seven bearded men and only one bed.

Are you tired of your kids thinking that you can’t be as funny as dad? Are you ready to make your kids crack up with these witty and so bad that they are good jokes? Have you been telling the same old jokes and getting little to no laughs? Mom Jokes is the perfect ammo you will need to fire out quick and clever jokes and riddles to your family when they least expect it.

Welcome aboard on a voyage of spirituality. You may ask yourself what a spiritual journey is. Okay, it is the most thrilling of all trips and it is better than all other trips combined. Here, I hope to tell you how you can begin a spiritual enlightenment journey and first know what a spiritual journey is like. By contrasting it with other kinds of journeys, a spiritual journey can be understood. Let us equate it with journeys that are physical and emotional. We have a physical destination on a physical journey. No matter how far or close the destination is, it does not matter.

From hayrides, corn mazes, Jekyll n Hyde, warped games, witches, demons, and death personified, Autumn Nights: 13 Spooky Fall Reads brings together the very best in chilling tales to hear under a harvest moon. This audiobook is for those who get excited about Halloween and crisp fall weather (and yes, even pumpkin spice lattes). Are you the type to dream of windy nights and tumbling leaves even while summer days stretch on? Do you want scary bonfire stories with doses of humor and twists on classical tales? This collection is perfect for you.

Mary Wilson MacPherson has always been adept at putting the past behind her: her father's death, her sister's disappearance, and her complicated relationships with childhood friends Tom and Will. But that changes when, traveling to North Africa on business for her husband, Mary meets a handsome and mysterious French-Tunisian businessman who holds a package her husband has purchased - a package which has drawn the interest not only of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, but the Nazis as well.

If you're a teen dealing with overwhelming thoughts, emotional chaos, or self-defeating behaviors, you're not alone. Navigate Anxiety for Teens - DBT, Mindset, and Self-Care, is a powerful guide designed to help you break free from the grip of anxiety, regain control, and live a life that feels balanced and fulfilling. Imagine having the power to: Step out of your head when anxiety strikes and regain control over your thoughts and emotions.

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In the Gallagher Hotel, every room holds a nightmare, and every guest becomes prey. When Riley accepts a serving position at an exclusive party in the infamous Gallagher Hotel, she sees it as a chance to move past her son's tragic death. Instead, she steps into a supernatural nightmare. Together with Chris, a mysterious thief haunted by his own tortured history, she discovers the hotel's current owner isn't who she claims to be - but rather the vengeful spirit of an executed criminal.