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Grimblewaith has risen through the ranks of the Beandom Highway Patrol, and when his boss asks to see him, he hopes it’s for a promotion. Instead, he is tasked with saving an old friend, now forced to lead the notorious Mafaea family. But to infiltrate the Mafaea ranks and rescue his friend, he must become faekind, a feat that only a phoenix could help him accomplish. When the phoenix proves a finicky negotiator, Grimblewaith must search the Beandom for something to bring the phoenix to his side.

Seducing a proper Bostonian was easy. Making him die of a heart attack a week after the wedding was hardly any trouble at all. Now she has money, social status, everything she has cunningly schemed to get since she was a poor little girl. Everything except the Brookline mansion and the multi-million dollar trust fund left to the three children. But what wicked stepmother couldn't get rid of three children?

Welcome to The Self Development Factory, where Michael Hanks and Brad Young bring you insightful discussions on skills training, certifications, and personal growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your career, build new competencies, or simply unlock your full potential, this podcast provides practical advice, expert insights, and actionable strategies to guide your self-improvement journey. Join us every week as we explore the tools and techniques you need to succeed in today's fast-paced world. Tune in and start building the best version of yourself today.

Exploring all things supernatural—biblically. Hosted by Michael Young, this podcast dives into biblical continuationism, spiritual gifts, eschatology, deliverance, Nephilim, aliens, cults, and more. Featuring expert guests and in-depth discussions, we seek to separate truth from hype and explore the supernatural through a biblical lens.

For hundreds of years in ancient Mesoamerica, the Nephites and Lamanites continued a feud started by a single family. This family crossed the sea from Jerusalem to settle in a Promised Land, clinging to the promise that God would protect them as long as they remembered him. Inspired by the narratives found in the Book of Mormon, Tales from the Promised Land is a collection of exciting short stories set against the backdrop of the ancient Americas.

After the catastrophic events of the Wrath, Azil and his companions wake up to a world completely transformed. The monstrous Mals are acting strangely, driven even deeper into their madness by a new and terrible sensation called the Thirst. The different Aspects of Rahim are now at war with each other, some trying to unite the power of all the Aspects again, while others fight to keep them apart.

With two out of his four quests to become a paladin completed, Rich Witz fears the hardest part is yet to come. His nemesis, a dark knight in training, has already shown his terrible power, and Rich barely escaped with his life. Not only does he need to figure out how to pass the final two tests, but also a way to defeat his enemy once and for all. He knows his nemesis is disguised as a regular person at his school, and his list of suspects just keeps growing. With only a few days left, Rich must find out for himself if he has what it takes to become a knight—and to save his family.

The desk of a third-grader is a great place to live! Just ask Mr. E, the eraser. He has been with Eli, his kid, for longer than any of the other school supplies, and he wouldn't have it any other way. But there's a new kid in town, a bully named Josh, whose desk is home to the Shapeshifter, a piece of notebook paper that can folder itself into a hundred different shapes.

The end draws near, and this time Xandir is ready to stop it. On a search to restore his memories from his time as an archangel, with his cherub best friend, Giantess daughter, and many others readying themselves for the coming fight, it’s up to them to stop Xandir’s brother Ridnax from bringing about the end of the world and destroying all of mankind.

This podcast brings brings to life the stories, claims and cases that have made and continue to leave an indelible mark on the insurance and claims community. Each episode is hosted by Michael Young, an insurance coverage and extra-contractual lawyer at the Reichardt, Noce & Young law firm in St. Louis, Missouri. Check out the latest episodes, blog posts, and other bonus content at https://www.talesfrominsuranceland.com/. PLEASE NOTE: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Explore new frontiers with the short fiction of Michael D. Young! These fantasy and science-fiction stories will transport you to strange and exciting new worlds, to the heights of heaven, the depths of the underworld, and everywhere in between. With over twenty years of stories to choose from, there is something for everyone to escape the everyday.

Can you teach an old villain new tricks? In an attempt to rebrand himself, ELM attends a Villain’s Anonymous meeting and learns about a way he can do some good. Desperate to leave his mark, he accepts the quest of finding Leftbeard’s Treasure–a collection of stolen left socks from across the Beandom.

A strange and terrifying change has come over the Corridor of Keys now that it is under new management. The Grey Knight has taken over, creating a third faction in the game powerful enough to take on both Paladin and Nemesis alike. Now Rich must join forces with his former foes, undertaking a dangerous mission into the heart of the maze with his family that will determine the future of all knights, and then the entire world.

Follow the magic of music in this enchanting trilogy, taking place first at the height of WWI in Germany, and then in the Canticle Kingdom within the music box of a great and evil musicanter. Heroes abound without and within the music box, but many are lost throughout this epic journey, some to dark magic. First following the brothers Jorgen and Karsten, The Canticle Prelude leads into Michael Young’s already published novel The Canticle Kingdom, weaving music into dark fantasy like never before.

Most people don’t often associate Easter with music, but author Michael D. Young has collected a variety of inspirational hymns and songs—some solemn, some jubilant—and his commentary on their meaning can enhance our holiday experience. Each chapter focuses on the rich history of two songs that relate to the events of Holy Week, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.

Rich may have defeated Mallory, his nemesis, but his quests are only beginning. When a trip into the labyrinth known as the Corridor of Keys almost ends in disaster, Rich realizes he needs more training to be up to the task of rescuing his father. By fulfilling a new set of quests over summer break, Rich can gain the rank of rook, which brings with it incredible new powers.

Follow the magic of music in this enchanting trilogy, taking place first at the height of WWI in Germany, and then in the Canticle Kingdom within the music box of a great and evil musicanter. Heroes abound without and within the music box, but many are lost throughout this epic journey, some to dark magic.

Though he’s living the high life, Sir Roderick yearns for another quest–a dragon to slay or a villainous plot to foil. A visit to the Elven Bureau of Investigation reveals that they are still looking for a list of the Beandom’s most wanted. However, when he agrees to help, he confronts the Needler–a man who can bring people to their knees with his words. To vanquish this formidable foe, Sir Roderick makes a wish at a cursed wishing well to give him the power to resist the Needler’s attacks, with no idea how steep of a price the well requires.

The first musical quest was only the beginning! Waking up with a taco hangover after celebrating their last win, Bellissimo realizes there's more to the Uppercase prophecy than they thought, and this part deals with her! With Sir Roderick at her side, she must defeat the Beandom's four fearsome Oxymorons: the Little Giant, the Jumbo Shrimp, the Living Dead, and the Moronic Ox. Success will bring them to the mythical One Bean and the Treasure of Ages, but can she succeed, working with a man with an ego bigger than Mount Ominous?

In this novel, a profiteering pharmaceutical executive seizes upon an opportunity to turn the discovery of a new cancer-preventing drug into a massive industry-competitive advantage for his company and his own personal financial gain. Using ruthless individuals with deadly skills and intent, the executive tries to nefariously obtain the necessary molecular synthesis protocol to create the next generation of oncologic drugs.