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Poverty is a bitch, and life isn’t a fairy tale. College was never in my cards. Jobs will never come easy to find. There is no Prince Charming itching to rescue me. I’m completely alone, destitute, and destined to struggle until the end of my days. Destined to be sucked into a world of debt because as much as I’m pushing away the only option that sits in front of me, it’s truly the only one I have: Nikolai is my only hope. Problem is, he's a dangerous Russian with a questionable past, and I find out soon enough just how far I must go to earn his help.

Lorraine Tyler is the only queer person in Bend, Minnesota. Or, at least, that’s what it feels like when the local church preaches so sternly against homosexuality. Which is why, she’s fighting so hard to win the McGerber scholarship - her ticket out of Bend -even though her biggest competition is her twin sister Becky. And even though she’s got no real hope - not with the scholarship’s morality clause and that one time she kissed the preacher’s daughter.

When Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur met in college in 2002, they bonded instantly. Fast-forward to 2010, when they founded the popular fashion and design website Of a Kind. Now, in their first book, Cerulo and Mazur bring to light the unique power of female friendship to fuel successful businesses. Drawing on their own experiences, as well as the stories of other thriving “work wives,” they highlight the ways in which vulnerability, openness, and compassion - qualities central to so many women’s relationships - lend themselves to professional accomplishment and innovation.

In this magickal grimoire, herbalist witch Nicolette Miele immerses listeners in the wisdom and folklore of the 24 Elder Futhark runes as well as their correspondences with deities, astrology, tarot, crystals, and plants. Each chapter begins by discussing the etymology, meanings, mythology, divination, correspondences, and magick of a particular rune and culminates with profiles of several herbs and plants that possess similar magickal energies. Each plant profile delves into the magickal, metaphysical, traditional, and medicinal applications.

A dark academia anthology of poetry, art, quotes, musings, fashion, and more... Embark into a world of midnight shadows and secrets, of books and learning, mystery and intrigue. This book is written for the dark academic: the student, the scholar, a seeker of truth, a lover of lost art and dusty tomes. For keepers of the perpetually burning flame. So take my hand, dear reader, turn the page, and let yourself fall into the world of dark academia.

Raven could learn to enjoy a life where her biggest concern is chasing off beasts that stray too close to town, but the silver-eyed shadow haunting her sleep has her on edge. Then a man she never expected to see again warns her that the Silverblood Brotherhood is hunting her once more. His visit confirms her suspicions that her nocturnal visitor is more than a mere nightmare.

Master Simple Easy and Essential tips for filtering out the stresses of modern daily living. Work, School, Family Commitments can be exhausting and draining on YOUR mind and body! These daily meditations will help you unwind and return to be fully present.

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a dark and unforgettable tale of revenge, pride, and psychological horror—one of the most chilling short stories in the history of American literature.

In a society where the soulless are condemned to lifelong servitude, 20-year-old Ellie has resigned herself to her fate as a servant on the Doolittle estate. Deemed incapable of love or emotion, Ellie suppresses her feelings and any hope for a future beyond the estate’s walls. But everything changes when she uncovers a startling secret about her past—her mother’s true identity—and learns of her own royal lineage as the last heir to the throne.

The fear of public speaking is a common experience, affecting individuals across diverse professions and backgrounds. This book recognizes that fear and provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and overcoming it. It bridges the gap between the neuroscience of anxiety and the practical application of techniques for building confidence and delivering effective presentations.

Honey Hix is a renowned chef who travels the globe bringing Southern cuisine to different countries. Her love for Southern meals derived from sitting in the kitchen with her grandmother, mother, and aunts. Not only did they pass down recipes, but their opinions on men as well. Marquise Kent was dealt a rough hand in the game of life. The streets raised him and made him a ruthless man. With a notorious reputation, it was only a matter of time before the law caught up to him.

C. J. Cannatelli returns with this disturbing collection of tales to keep you up at night. In this collection, a college student is traumatized by a family heirloom, a sleepwalking man wakes up in a living hell, and many more new stories.

The Nameless is a short narrative that explores the modern individual's crisis of meaning, alienation, and inner transformation within a timeless narrative universe. Set in the present tense, the story follows three young characters—Hazal, Yusuf, and Mert—as they break away from their ordinary urban lives and find themselves in an unfamiliar world, where they undergo a personal transformation alongside a nameless man.

In the Grip of Fear is a chilling descent into the shadowy depths of love turned toxic and hope strangled by despair. It’s a story of survival, where every decision teeters on the edge of danger, and freedom feels just out of reach. As she struggles to untangle herself from the suffocating grip of her past, the haunting echoes of betrayal and violence threaten to pull her under. With every minute, the tension tightens, and the twists strike like a knife in the dark, leaving listeners breathless, questioning if escape is ever truly possible.

It's 1941 in the quaint Village of Worthington, Ohio. Life is changing at the end of the Great Depression. Elizabeth Russo, 23, teaches elementary school but feels uncertain about her future. Her Sicilian immigrant father ran The Red and White, a popular village general store.

While royal courts crumble, witches find hope in Elivia. They believe she will restore the coven to its former glory. But as Elivia embraces her power, she dives deeper into the horrors of the witches before her—all of whom met their demise on their endless quests for vengeance. In Calderi, a new husband and crown can only distract Sori for a brief moment before she remembers dangers wait outside the palace walls. She has new reason to fight against the monsters. Protecting her people calls for the need for unlikely royal allies and puts at risk a brother whom she had always protected.

In this audiobook, you’ll discover ten essential psychological tactics that have the potential to transform the way you navigate your career. These strategies are not gimmicks. They are rooted in research, practiced by top performers across industries, and adaptable to your own personality and goals.

This book, Personal Reinvention: Managing Stress and Staying Resilient, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and mastering the complexities of stress and resilience.

We’ve all experienced hurt and disappointments but have we been healed from the situations? A lot of times we deal with things in life and don’t get the help we need which causes us to develop Loud Secrets. If we don’t deal from our past, we may not experience life the way God intended for us to live. We shouldn’t stay broken in life but we should get to a point where our test have become our testimony to help others. You can be healed, delivered, and be happy in life regardless of the past you’ve experienced. But in moving forward in life, the choice is up to you.

When Raine Marlowe arrives in Blackthorn Hollow, she carries nothing but questions and a mark burning on her shoulder. She’s human. Or so she believes. But the second she crosses the warded boundary of the shifter territory, the Alpha feels her presence—and the bond begins to stir. Calder Wolfe is feared, powerful, and sworn to uphold the laws that bind his pack. But when he lays eyes on Raine, something ancient awakens. She is his fated mate, chosen by the moon itself. There’s only one problem. A curse runs through their bloodlines.