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Wife-wanted ads are always risky business, but Millie Virginia never imagined she'd survive the perilous trip across the Great Plains to find her intended husband in a pine box. Was he killed in an accident? Or murdered for his gold mine? Stuck in the mining town of Idaho Springs, Colorado territory, without friends or means, Millie is beleaguered by undesirable suitors and threatened by an unknown assailant. Her troubles escalate when the brother of her dead fiancé, Dominic Drouillard, unexpectedly turns up.

John Joy Bell (1871-1934), known professionally as J. J. Bell, was a Scottish journalist and author, popular for his vibrant short stories. A Thread of Scarlet is a mystery story. In an inn in a remote village, three locals are drinking and discussing the extraordinary events of the day. They all attended a hanging that morning. One of their number had been on the jury which had convicted the murderer. The men are deeply affected by the events of the day....

Aboard the Norwegian whaling ship Thorgrim, the Captain announces to the Mate, Sigurd, that he will allow him to take the second shot at the next whale they hunt and if there is a third whale, he will be permitted to take the first shot. Sigurd, ambitious for promotion to gunner on the whaling ship, is delighted and can scarcely contain his impatience and excitement.

Gunnar O’Neil is a young actor on the rise, with everything going for him, until he accidentally drives his car off a cliff on his way to a party in the Hollywood Hills. Now a ghost, he must go about the process of becoming more familiar with—and coming to terms with—his new situation: Gunnar meets other ghosts (one of whom will become the best friend he ever had); he learns the rules of being a dead entity, stuck between worlds; and he eventually—after some trials and tribulations—transforms into the best version of himself he ever was.

The Curran siblings set about crossing the country once more, this time with the objectives of helping their friends and learning more of their mother. With their identities no longer so private, every decision could have life-altering consequences.

The Curran siblings, joined by a new friend, travel south to San Francisco to learn more of their kind, and Bennett and Frank, believing themselves duty-bound, head east to offer their services to the Union Army. Recommended to fans of witchcraft, epic fantasy, or something a little different. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout. The menu offers a rotating feast, including traditional eats and tasty snacks. But Sandy June's serves up more than food: it hosts live music, movie nights, unexpected family reunions, love long lost, and love found again. That big green-and-gold neon sign beckons to teens of every tribal Nation, often when they need it most.

The complete adventures of the Curran siblings. Recommended to fans of witchcraft, epic fantasy, or something a little different. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

The exciting conclusion to the story of the Curran siblings, their family, and their friends. Recommended to fans of witchcraft, epic fantasy, or something a little different. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

Picking up where Part One left off, the trying journey across America progresses, and all of the characters continue to learn and grow as they travel the unseen path of destiny laid before them, in this exhilarating fantasy adventure tale interwoven with factual elements of 1860s America.

Enter the Forge is where dreams are forged into reality. Hosted by Boaz Bell, this podcast guides you through dreaming boldly, designing a clear path, and delivering on your potential. Each episode features powerful stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles. Whether you seek inspiration or actionable tools, Enter the Forge empowers you to shape the extraordinary life you were meant to live. Step into the forge—your potential awaits.

This tale begins in the year 1849, in a bedroom of a plantation house. A woman, the lady of the house, is in labor, and her unborn son, unbeknownst to all present but she, will be the first warlock gifted in the ways of the South to be born in over two hundred years. The child, Henry, along with his three older sisters—Josephine, Alma, and Marjorie—will, for reasons they will not learn of until several years after their mother’s murder, be considered by most of their kind as the four chosen to lead their people to a level of power and prosperity like the witches and warlocks have never known.

A favor for a new friend leads to an unexpected awakening for Alon Pherigo—the generally deferential, mostly contented owner and operator of an antiques and collectibles store located in San Francisco. Recommended to fans of slow burns, community living, or a smattering of romance. No Artificial Intelligence technologies were utilized in the creating of this work.

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