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follow Robert Salesby, a man who has carefully set aside his own desires in order to care for his fragile, demanding wife. In a quiet European hotel meant for rest and recovery, daily routines unfold with delicate precision—meals, walks, silences—each masking an undercurrent of exhaustion and unspoken resentment. As Robert moves through his days with practiced patience, the strain of self-denial begins to surface, revealing the quiet cost of love built on sacrifice alone.

They survived the Highlands. But the shadows of Italy promise something far worse. Sarah and Connor thought the worst was behind them. But the Sanguis — the secretive vampire order that claims dominion over their kind — has been watching. And waiting. Summoned to the ancient city of Volterra, Sarah must face judgment for powers she never wanted, powers the Sanguis will do anything to claim. The trial is a performance. The verdict already written. But as enemies close in, and allies prove fragile, Sarah and Connor's bond deepens into something neither human nor vampire.

Mella lives in a tiny house in the middle of a dense forest with her mommy and her baby brother, Pete. Sometimes her daddy comes, and with him often the bad man comes, as well. Mella knows that she, her mommy and little brother are a secret family living where nobody knows they are, but she can't remember why that is or why her mommy is chained to the floor. In The Tall Trees is a story told through the eyes of our little hero as she must brave what's out there, lurking in the shadows, to save all that she knows and loves in the world.

When Marcus Hadley’s father remarries an actress after his mother’s death, he leaves home bitter. Years later, when his father and stepmother are killed tragically, he must return to fulfill his duties as the new Earl. He wants to make amends for his absence to the daughter left from the actress’ first marriage. To his surprise, he discovers a beautiful and unique young woman, who immediately excites his interest with her joie de vivre. Anna, on the other hand, fears the return of the angry young man who hated her mother.

Alice Thorton is only five years old when her parents are killed in an accident. Together with her two little sisters, she is sent to live in a dismal part of London near the docks. Her grandfather loves them, but Christmas is a quiet, lonely affair in his little cottage. As the streets surrounding them turn dangerous, the girls are confined to the cottage. Alice’s only friend is Charlie Tillman, a cheerful young dockworker who is always looking out for her and her sisters.

Bridging the Distance, a short story unveils a poignant love story through letters exchanged between Charles and Catharine. Amidst societal expectations and a military assignment, their love remains steadfast, promising a future together. Their correspondence captures the essence of enduring love and the strength to overcome separation.

On the morning of her 25th birthday, Abi awakes to a strange voice in her bedroom, not knowing it is the voice of her long-dead Victorian ancestor, Katrina. Receiving messages and haunting visions that put her life in danger, she takes on the help of her neighbour and childhood friend Ben, paranormal investigator Jack and his partner Luna, who just so happens to be a witch. Join Abi on her journey to Blue Waters Asylum, where she learns the truth about Katrina's horrific death and the family she had lost, all because of one woman's jealousy.

Other than the nightmares and the expensive boarding school, Gabi was just like any other British teenager. That is, until an ancient demon attacks her family, kidnaps her cousin, and turns the local police against her. With nowhere safe to go, she has no choice but to team up with an unlikely stranger who seems to be the only person she can trust, but the things he tells her don't seem to make any sense.

In this audiobook, you'll learn how to stop overthinking and be more down-to-earth to take action and embrace the future in the best way possible. This audiobook provides an easy and practical guide to embracing change in our AI-driven world.

Step into a world of spine-tingling excitement with the Brave Kids' Book of Scary Urban Legends: Humor & Mystery Unite. This thrilling collection invites brave young listeners to embark on a hair-raising adventure through eerie urban legends, haunted places, unexplained phenomena, supernatural objects, legendary creatures, and pop culture ghostly mischief. Brave kids will giggle and gasp as they face the Chupacabra, the Jersey Devil, the Loch Ness Monster, and Bigfoot with newfound courage.

Muddled Mummy is confused when telling a bedtime story to Louis and mixes up the words to create a bedtime adventure like no other. This commercial adventure will frill, puzzle, confuse, and make you laugh about the wrong use of the words used to create a bedtime story.

Last Girl Standing is a novel set in GB about a zombie virus outbreak that starts in London and quickly spreads. The story follows Lily and her friends, who manage to escape from the virus, but must fight to survive as they navigate a world overrun by the undead.

Juliette Purcell has never known anything beyond her small, miserable world: the tiny tenement where she lives with her mother and brother; the grimy street filled with terrifying homeless men; and the market square where they scrounge scraps of food. Her mother, a washerwoman, works incessantly, yet Juliette and her brother Reuben often go hungry.

Few people in life are lucky enough to fulfill their destiny. And even fewer have the privilege of recognizing it as it happens. An evil warlord is wreaking havoc across England. His trail of destruction razes the land and decimates people left and right. He must be stopped. At all costs. When young Judith is recruited to vanquish him, she uses her beauty and her charm to get close. But once he's within her reach, all is not as it seems. His magnetism and alluring promises weaken her. And she begins to question whether she's on the right side of this war.

What if a single gust of wind could stir up every memory you’ve tried to outrun? In The Wind Blows by Katherine Mansfield, you follow Matilda, a young girl swept through her day by a restless force she can’t quite name.

What if a moment of perfect happiness was only a heartbeat away from shattering? In Bliss by Katherine Mansfield, you follow Bertha Young, a vibrant woman overflowing with excitement she can hardly explain—a feeling so bright it seems to spill into every corner of her world. As she prepares for an evening dinner party, every detail feels alive and full of promise.

What if the brightest charm hid the darkest truths beneath it? In Je ne Parle pas Français by Katherine Mansfield, you step into the mind of Raoul Duquette, a cynical Parisian narrator whose sharp observations, moral contradictions, and unsettling humor reveal far more about himself than about the people he judges.

Rich in atmosphere and delicately observed detail, Prelude invites reflection on love, relationships, and the beauty hidden in ordinary moments. Press play and immerse yourself in Mansfield’s luminous prose—a captivating journey where every thought, gesture, and moment resonates with timeless insight and emotional depth.

Thought-provoking, lyrical, and timeless, this collection lingers in the imagination long after the final word. Press play now and let Bliss and Other Stories transport you into a world where every glance, gesture, and thought brims with meaning, subtle revelation, and unforgettable beauty.

Long before maps and kingdoms, when dragons still guarded the skies and elves walked freely beneath the trees, a single act of greed broke the peace that bound them all. Now, the balance of magic and man teeters on the edge of ruin.