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THE WORLD IS BROKEN That is the conclusion Neil Harris comes to when the cause of a routine mission comes to light. There are some problems far too large for superheroes to solve. Or so they’re told. That thesis is challenged by an unlikely source: Neil Harris himself. A year and a half after a multiversal implosion known as the Striker Snapback, one of Neil's nearly 4,000 variants has solved many of his world's problems. His solution to systemic issues is elegant, simple, and tempting despite its high price.

On July 2057, all life on Earth was wiped out by thousands of meteor strikes. Two men survived because they happened to be in the seed vault on Svalbard Island. An alien from a civilization far more advanced than our own sends them back in time to AD 70 with all the supplies that could be found in the seed vault. Will they be able to change the timeline enough that humanity can survive the extinction event of 2057?

Jade Monroe has finally found the man of her dreams. Or has she? Despite them being newly engaged, her fiancé Conner has suddenly gone radio silent. And even though her family are all giving her the same advice, (he's just not that into you) she’s not convinced. River Matthews has always been his authentic self, without apologies. Honest to a fault, light-hearted and a little lonely. Currently he's the last single standing in his group of friends and he's starting to feel his clock ticking

Bad-boy hockey player Hayden Harrington always lands on his feet. Or skates, in this case. After a scandalous fling with the coach’s daughter comes to light, this good-looking hotshot forward is swiftly traded to the Atlanta Thunder—an up-and-coming new hockey team. It’s not all bad, though. This could be his big chance to play center on the top line. So yeah, maybe it’s fortuitous that the pesky team marketing intern, Addison Knight, let his secret out. Still, though she’s hot as sin, he’s happy he’ll never have to see her again. Or will he?

Dax Hartley has made flowers his entire life, just like his late father did. When his dad's old florist’s shop is up for sale, he has to have it. Only problem is, he'd need to sell a kidney to afford it. The reality show Battle of the Blossoms is the perfect opportunity to win the money he needs, but when his childhood crush blows back into his life, distractions risk taking his eyes off the prize. He needs his head and heart to start working together to ensure he doesn't miss the opportunity of a lifetime.

Berkley Kaine was lucky enough to meet her perfect man at a young age. Blissfully in love, she's about to graduate college, take on her dream job, and has never been more optimistic for the future. Will Adler has been in love with Berkley Kaine since the moment he laid eyes on her. But ever since they became a couple, Will and Berkley have had to contend with his influential, richer-than-rich socialite family who have never thought Berkley is good enough. Determined to drive the young lovers apart, Will's family reveal the secret he's yet to find a way to tell her.

After surviving two death games, they’ve finally earned a vacation. Ryler Copeland and Juliet Cooper might not be mortal any longer, but they’re still madly in love, even if they can only see each other once every few months. After months of toil in the Greek underworld, Ryder has finally earned enough vacation time to visit Rome and vacation with Juliet and their friends. It’s all going quite well until they both end up stuck in an otherworld called limbo.

Four more original novellas! The world may actually be ending this time. Amid a vampire breakout, some heroes find themselves overworked and working during all hours of the day. Others, like the illustrious Striker, are limited to daylight only.

The Circle, a shadow organization of cold-blooded killers, has thrived for almost a century—long before Doug Goodwin ever set foot into the VIP parlor of Tasker’s Bar. The Circle maintains its clandestine status through compulsory bylaws carrying harsh penalties, exacting their own brand of justice on any member that dares question their methods. Throughout the Circle’s illustrious history, only a select few have ever violated those sacred rules. Those members became...Legends of the Circle.

When she moves in with her brother’s roommate and his group of friends, Scarlett feels like she’s really in for it. She couldn’t get Nolan Jones out of her head while living thousands of miles away from him, so how could she possibly forget him now that she’s back in Boston? Yet her lifelong crush gives her no reason to hope. Nolan teases her like she’s his little sister! Scarlett knows she has to accept that he will never see her otherwise. But between the closeness on the couch and the new spark she sees in Nolan’s eyes, never might be coming sooner rather than later.

We live in a world that tells us how to live, what matters (and what does and doesn't), and how to get what it says we want. These impersonal, external forces push us around and leave us off-balance, confused, and fatigued. Like actors following a script written by someone else, we find ourselves uncertain of where we have ended up, much less where we want to go, and asking, "What am I supposed to do next?" Among us, however, are those who live differently. The Gift of Lift seeks to unlock their secrets and provide a pathway toward intention, meaning, and purpose.

She said…all three men got her drunk, led her to a hotel room, and took advantage of her. Three said…she was a willing participant and consented to sex with each of them. But after five weeks of listening to all of the evidence and all of the arguments in a celebrity rape trial that has gripped an entire nation, the jury sits down to begin their deliberations. Only they don’t know who to believe…will you?

Memory is a funny thing. Chances are that you can’t recall what you had for lunch two days ago, but can remember with startling clarity that super embarrassing incident from high school. You know the one. Having been a superhero all his life, Neil Harris, the illustrious Striker, does not remember every fight and battle. When the strange, dangerous, and unexpected is routine, it all blends together. Then one incident leaves him unable to remember anything about it at all. For Neil’s husband, Evan Hill, the past is something he actively tries to forget.

Conrad Brent protects the people of Brooklyn from monsters and magical threats. The snarky, wisecracking guardian also has a dangerous secret: He’s one in a million—literally. Magical ability comes to about one in every 30,000 and can manifest at any age. Conrad is rarer than this, however. He’s a middling, one of the half-gifted and totally despised. Most of the gifted community feels that middlings should be instantly killed. The few who don’t flat out hate them still aren’t excited to be around middlings.

Dive into four new original novellas in the Striker universe! The world isn’t ending this time, so Neil Harris, the fifth superhero to bear the name Striker, can put his feet up and breathe a little easier. Even though there’s no apocalypse, there’s still plenty of work to be done, and the stakes are more personal than ever for four of Neil’s closest friends and colleagues.

Welcome to my story. This story is about a journey into the world of anxiety and depression. If you are currently suffering from these conditions, then you can understand how difficult it can be to simply get up in the morning and try to live a normal life. The truth is that there are days when you just can’t, and it’s hard to make it through the day, but you try your hardest to do it. You try so hard to live a normal life. But it’s like walking around with a boulder around your neck. It’s been a long road for me. That’s why I wanted to share this book.

Feeling like your trucking career is hitting a dead end? Here’s how you can level up.... Have you been working as a truck driver for years with nothing to show for it? Are you tired of answering to someone else, working long hours, spending days away from home...and only getting a small share of the profits?

Becoming broke, hated, and lost. One of the hardest decisions we all have to consider. Should we give up or try harder?

HEROES have long been the protectors of humanity. These days, they find themselves under the employ of the government. Sure, the pay and benefits are good, but their jobs are high-stress and require long hours. As a result, Neil Harris, the fifth Hero to bear the name Striker, finds his work-life balance in shambles. Every day, Neil struggles to deal with a demanding workload, maintaining his relationship, and finding time to simply relax. Something is going to give soon, and he feels like it might just be him.

During the night on a desolate street in Paris, an attorney is murdered. Hidden on his person is a dossier detailing an arms deal so dangerous it could shatter the geopolitical landscape. French intelligence agent Clara Nouvelle and her protégé Paul Hart are forced to investigate the dossier and find the broker, who unknowingly is rooted deep in their pasts.