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In all of human experience, there is very little that holds more intimate horror than childbirth. Bodies are ravaged, minds are torn, and lives are caught in a precarious balance of hope and fear. In this anthology of seventeen authors, the horrors of childbirth are scalpel-sharp and womb-deep. The stories in this anthology are painful and dark. A surprising parasite deeply planted in its mother's womb. A harrowing choice made by a mother with no options. Demon babies. Post-partum madness. Lifeblood lost. Check your triggers (found at ruthannaevans.

He promised himself he'd leave his dark past behind. She swore she'd never love again. But rules are about to be broken—and their hearts will lie in the balance. Single mom Laura meets a sexy, mysterious man on her trip to Scotland. But what she doesn't know is that he is running from his past, and it's about to catch up with him.

Welcome to Death Throes! Thank you for listening to our first D&D 5E campaign in the hombrewed world of Argos. Meet the Party! Will: The Dungeon Master, he puts up with our shenanigans. Ches: Remus, the Centaur Paladin and fearless leader. Jacob: Cowman the Barbarian, the true star of our tale. Drew: The Hunter, the straight edge and mysterious Drow Paladin. Rachel: Gnazara, the Rock Gnome Wizard and trinket collector. Jon: Artemis, an elderly Loxodon warrior and former associate of No Face. Listen for goofs, drama and twists galore!

He took this as a challenge causing him to set high goals for himself, which he exceeded despite these obstacles. This book not only recounts Dr. Rubin’s personal victories, but also serves as a roadmap for listeners seeking inspiration and guidance to conquer their own hurdles.

A brilliant collection of some of the finest old sea stories ever written. 'The Overcrowded Iceberg' by Morley Roberts, 'The Substitute' by W. W. Jacobs, 'Reparation' by J. D. Beresford, 'The Paradise Coal-Boat' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, 'The Registered Packet' by J. S. Fletcher, 'Treasure Trove' by Neil Munro, 'The Vengeance of La Maraye' by J. S. Fletcher, 'The Sea-Raiders' by H. G. Wells, 'No Ships Pass' by Eleanor Smith....

After visiting a remote beauty spot in Thailand, newly married British couple, Vic and Louise Landry, fail to return to their hotel. With no bodies found, however, and after several weeks of intense press coverage, the frenzy of speculation quickly fades: the couple had surely been robbed and left for dead somewhere in the vast steamy, mountainous jungle.

When critical systems begin to fail, Maya discovers that someone is sabotaging the mission from within. Then Julian Chen, the ship’s brilliant, infuriating lead architect, is forced out of cryo after a pod malfunction. Arrogant, maddening, dangerously attractive, he is now the only person she can trust. Their uneasy partnership ignites into undeniable heat. Every system failure pulls them closer. Every dark corridor, every repair, becomes an excuse to touch, to linger, to fall deeper into something neither of them can afford.

Plan the Perfect Family Adventure in Banff—Stress-Free! Worried that Banff isn’t kid-friendly? Think again! This guide debunks common myths and helps you explore safely, affordably, and enjoyably with kids of all ages. Too dangerous? Discover safe, family-friendly trails and attractions. Kids will be bored? From gondola rides to wildlife sightings—even a preserved merman—Banff will amaze them! Too cold? Learn how to dress and plan for every season. Too expensive? Find budget-friendly activities, lodging, and dining. Only for expert hikers?

Ethan is drowning in corporate burnout and heartache. Seeking escape, he retreats to the peaceful isolation of Parkfield, a quiet town in central California, hoping to heal. But his sabbatical takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious creature crashes into his front yard—Star, a being of pure magic, stranded in a world devoid of it.

Sophia Walsh has given up on her happily ever after. This divorced mom of two feels destined to live her mundane suburban life. That is until a movie star pops into her world, and changes everything. Tate Anders is Hollywood's "it" guy. He's on top of the world until his girlfriend dumps him. When a public outburst combines with his failed relationship, he does the unthinkable. He secretly hops on a plane to go find the romance author whose book he has been wanting to make into a film.

Flaw Enforcement, my journey from cop to artist. In the spring of 2019, my life was moving along just fine, status quo. My kids were growing, my bills were paid, and my marriage was skipping along. My life and career to this point was filled with ups and downs, comfort and pain, but all very normal, at least to me. One early morning in June changed everything, turning my life upside down and shaking it like a child playing with a snow globe. I began to question my career, my faith, desires, and my views and opinions of the world and its inhabitants.

Un segundo mandato de Trump se avecina, pero los progresistas no están indefensos. Este libro es tu guía paso a paso para resistir políticas regresivas, amplificar tu voz y luchar por un futuro mejor. El progreso no es accidental: se construye con acción, resiliencia y esfuerzo colectivo. Ya seas un activista experimentado o estés dando tus primeros pasos en la lucha, esta guía te brinda el conocimiento y las estrategias para afrontar los próximos cuatro años con confianza.

Matthew is excited but a little nervous about moving to his new home in a quiet neighborhood. He expects a regular house, with a regular yard, in a regular town. But as soon as he arrives, strange things start to happen! There's something weird and wonderful in the backyard. As Matthew explores, he discovers his new treehouse is far from ordinary—it’s a place filled with surprises, magical creatures, and unexpected adventures. Join Matthew as he discovers that nothing is quite what it seems, and everyday life turns into the wildest adventure of all!

Troy Smith was a young man of seventeen trying to navigate his way through the mafia family he was born into. After several years of struggles with marriage and family and enemies, his story comes full circle.

This world is wondrous and vast, but it's through books best discovered. Sounds nice, but is it true? I wonder. If one were to claim no knowledge but for books, would that knowledge amount to much? Consider how Einstein put it: 'As far as literature refers to reality, it is not certain; and as far as it is certain, it does not refer to reality.’ Or something like that. The point is, Nikole and I, we don't know, but we do know books.

In the neon glow of 90s Kamloops, what happened in 'The Loops' was meant to stay there—forever, or so blonde, curvy, college kid, Jesse Digger thought. For years, she and her redheaded bestie, Jaime Frame, lived by that unspoken rule, their wild adventures and youthful missteps bound by the sacred "Pinky Swear." But when her best friend dies suddenly and tragically, Jesse's world is upended. Plunged into a whirlwind of grief and unanswered questions, Jesse is forced to confront the truths she’s spent years burying beneath late-night laughter and hazy memories of her 20s.

Kaiya Parks was certain in her uncertainty. The end of college was supposed to be a time of new beginnings and the first step into adulthood, but what happens when you don't know what you want? An afternoon in the forest was supposed to give Kaiya space to decide the next step forward, but choice means nothing when destiny chooses you. Gifted unimaginable power, Kaiya becomes one of three Power Wielders; a triad of powers that stands between the ordinary world and the shadows.

Conversations about how individuals process the trials and tribulations in the journey of life.

Isa Garren is determined to save her small-town library. As the head librarian, she's nearly secured a grant, but she's just missing one key thing...a collection of first-edition books. Lucky for her, she's learned that a local billionaire happens to have one. Unlucky for her, she hasn't heard back from him after countless attempts to contact him. But in an act of desperation, she's about to go knocking on his door.

When her peaceful town is razed by the ethereal flames of a heavenly bird, Haevynne decides to follow in her sister’s footsteps to join the Aleksarian Guard. Driven by the madness of loss, and committed to preventing such an atrocity from ever happening again, Hae is forced to leverage every tool at her arsenal to continue barreling forward, three steps at a time, toward her goals. But what are the consequences of her burning ambitions, and where will they lead her? When the smoke clears, who will Hae reveal herself to be? Osea is a fantasy novel about identity, sacrifice, dreams, and love.