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While the lingering summer days cast their warm embrace, life at the Blackwood Estate marches forward. The newly constructed winery promises to usher further prosperity onto the farm as Asher and his companions embark on the art of crafting their first wines. Yet, amid the promise of new beginnings and budding relationships, an air of the peculiar descends upon the serene landscape. Episodes of missing time and inexplicable wanderings disrupt the idyllic routine of those who call this unusual farm home.

Jaryd is a bartender and woodcutter for the Brass Bat Tavern and Inn. When he is not tending bar, chopping down trees, or fighting off simple undead, he often buries himself in books to escape his sordid past. With his friends, they try to lead a simple life on the outskirts of nowhere. When a great evil reaches the lone inn, Jaryd becomes cursed to take on the mantle of Midknight, tasked with protecting a group of powerful undead in a nearby dungeon, whether he wants to or not.

Edric stares at the enemy's spires, a trickle of fear running down his spine as his heart glows with duty, honor, and a need to end Lukken's long nightmare once and for all. The kingdoms fall one by one to troll and undead armies. Artificial intelligent programs continue to wake up from their programming, and players fight with every bit of skill and power to protect the emerging innocent AIs. The digital world of Lukken stands on the brink as monsters in the virtual MMO and many in reality fight to end the sensual fantasy game.

Simon, one of the last of his kind, seeks otherworldly treasures to change the card fate has dealt him. When he discovers Penumbra Springs, a secret haven for mythics, he's determined to join. But the haven hides more than just a community of strange beings.

Kiki Monique is a Bravoholic, TV addict, pop culture junkie, CEO of deep dives and bagel expert. With her ear to the streets and a bagel sandwich in tow, Kiki watches, reads, and listens to everything so you don't have to, giving you the cliff notes summary and her hot takes on it all! Every week, Kiki will kiki with comedians, reality stars and special guests, dishing up the news you need (so your friends think you're smart), and the news you're nosey about (because let's be honest, it's way more fun!)

Jon, Lilly, and the crew of the Dark Heart return to Urth by the skin of their teeth, not sure what the future will hold for the band of pirates. With two new members of the crew, a book written in ancient dragon tongue, a primordial myth, and dangerous spies everywhere, the crew must come together to confront enemies on Urth and from the Aquris realm.

Jon, Lilly, and the crew find themselves trapped in the elven realm of Aquris. Unable to reach the portal that would take them back to Urth, they must sail into dangerous waters and think of a way to get back to Jon's realm in one piece. Can the crew of the Dark Heart survive a sinister plot, monsters, and a mysterious power none have seen in eons? Will their honor and values be strong enough to return home and fight the iron grip of the empire?

A pirate's life for me! Jon, Lilly, and the rest of the crew try and adjust to their new life and new relationships, but all is not as simple or innocent as it seems. An old friend from Lilly's past arrives to give secret information from the elven realm of Aquris. Information that could change their very lives if they don't act on it. Can Jon and the crew of elves thwart a darkness while their very lives and copious amounts of rum hang in the balance?

Jon had a simple and solitary life as a dock inspector in the city of Southvale. That was until a ship with elves arrived. Now, he must contend with a group of beautiful elves that have no idea how to say no or behave in his world. They take what they want, drink what they want and party how they want. When Jon discovers they are pirates, his life will be turned into a maelstrom of action, intrigue, romance and seaside humor from which none of them can steer away.

Dax enters his second year of the famed Kinarth Academy. The mage soon begins to realize it takes more than magical abilities to be a true champion. Dark secrets from his past begin to haunt him and his friends, as he tries to wrestle with his studies and his new mystical card technique. The demands only escalate as many of the academy's faculty hint at an exam that is far more dangerous than anything the mage and his friends have experienced before - passing or failing depending on their very survival.

Nate has always dreamed of dragons. At first, the dreams would come and go, but as he grew, they became more and more frequent, curling into the very fabric of his thoughts and soul. When Nate reached adulthood, he left the frigid north to find the meaning to his fevered dreams and seek out his destiny.

You're off the edge of the map, elf. Here there be monsters. A mysterious ancient dragon city discovered, a pirate crew on the edge of greatness, and a lone man caught in the middle of two worlds. Jon, Lilly and the crew must bring together every drop of power, skill and cunning to strike back at the Illuminous Empire. But, all is not elven rum and sea lilies.

After the harrowing events of their previous year, Dax and his fellow students spend their summer trying to relax before returning for their third and final year at the Kinarth Academy of Champions. But, all is not as it seems. A creeping dread follows the mage and his friends as they try to return to a normal life. Dax finds himself trying to reconcile his card magic technique with the changing face and future of his world, while an unknown hunger tugs on his very sanity.

Jon, Lilly, and the crew, must pick up the pieces after their last battle, and travel to the heart of the Illuminous Empire to take on the mad emperor! Will they be able to hold their family and crew together as they face impossible odds? Can they free the peoples and island nations of Aquris from a monster's iron grip?

Morgan is an excellent commander and soldier in a time of digital war games. When it comes to dating, not so much. When he and his friends are invited to a secret life and romance simulation game, the players join hoping they can earn some much needed virtual vacation time. Little do they know how deep the rabbit hole goes. A digital sleepy seaside town turns into a journey of dating, lewd perversions, monsters, cults, and a shot glass of dark humor.

Soon after upending her life to accompany her boyfriend, Ryan, to the Arctic, Maya realises it’s not all Northern Lights and husky sleigh rides. Instead, she’s facing sub-zero temperatures, 24-hour darkness, crippling anxiety - and a distant boyfriend as a result. In her loneliest moment, Maya opens her late mother’s recipe book and cooks Indian food for the first time. Through this, her confidence unexpectedly grows - she makes friends, secures a job as a chef and life in the Arctic no longer freezes her with fear.

Will Asher thought he was going to spend his last days in a cell thinking about the one bad thing he ever did in his life. When he is tapped to be the first human to undergo a special experiment, he accepts, knowing full well it could be the end of this life and a beginning to a new one. When he wakes in a new digital world, he finds himself struggling to defend against strange creatures and the elements while surviving the virtual environment. The player will have to overcome the odds as he fights against mythical monsters, finds mysterious allies, and uncovers a mystical journey.

If you feel exhausted by the needs of your young kids; if you are overwhelmed by the demands of being a stay-at-home-mom; if you are constantly overstimulated by the clutter and noise of your household; you have found your place of encouragement. Are you wondering how to communicate with your kids in a way that will get them to actually listen? Are you struggling to respond calmly to your child's big emotions? Do you feel lonely and discouraged because you're trying to be the perfect parent? Do you wonder if this behavior is normal for kids and if it's normal to sometimes not like your kids. ...

“Endgame: Mastering the High Conflict Divorce with Vani Kovitch" is for women currently battling a High Conflict divorce from a spouse with a High Conflict personality. Host Vani Kovitch combines her professional expertise as a Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach with her personal experience of successfully navigating her own HC divorce to provide invaluable guidance, practical strategies, and emotional support. Whether you're just beginning your divorce journey or feeling stuck in the process, Vani's straightforward advice and first-hand understanding provide the roadmap you need to ...

Asher Blackwood's heart brims with dreams of joining his father's esteemed guild and embarking on thrilling, daring adventures. But little did he foresee the daunting and cutthroat reality that his cherished dreams would soon confront. In the realm of Valoria, guild membership is a revered tradition, a rite of passage for those yearning to conquer untamed wilderness, plunge into treacherous dungeons, and unearth enough treasure to rewrite their destinies. Yet, the path to heroism and wealth is perilous, demanding a high price from those who dare tread it.