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Exiled, cursed, abandoned—these were the familiar companions of Ryu Suzuki. For years, he had roamed the unforgiving Outlands, relying solely on his Katana to ward off danger. Known as Kuroi Kage, the Black Shadow, he was a phantom Omega, an outcast from his pack, condemned to the treacherous abyss where any sign of vulnerability spelled doom. Ryu had grown accustomed to this solitary existence, finding solace in his isolation. But everything changed when a devastating disease began to sweep through the land, threatening the lives of those he held dear.

The year is 1985, and O' Hare's Travelling Circus is touring the country. Their spectacular acts mesmerize audiences everywhere with entertaining clowns, high-flying acrobats, a muscular strongman, and a daredevil motorcycle stuntman, to name a few. They also have Psychic Sheila - resident fortune-teller and agony aunt - who stumbles through life, one disastrous romantic interlude at a time. Of course, no close-knit group would be complete without its fair share of secrets and who better to uncover them than Sheila, with her sixth sense and natural nose for a good mystery.

T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

The first book in a new series of mini-anthologies brought to you by KJK Publishing. Featuring stories by Amy Cross, Mike Duke, Matthew Brockmeyer, Lex H. Jones, J.C. Michael, and Kevin J. Kennedy.

His obsession with Professor Sasha Petrovich has consumed him. Damian was so past the point of being 'hot for teacher' he was in a different stratosphere. Stuck as Sasha's lowly TA he can't catch a break until one day he finally snaps. No longer could he resist the urge to linger in his apartment, to inhale his scent, to leave his mark on everything he touched. His desire had turned dangerous. He wanted to possess Sasha completely, to wreck him, to eviscerate him. As an alpha, Damian knew the rules.

When their best friend is murdered, Angela begs Slater to take the case. Maggie, the little sister he barely remembers, offers to help. It turns out the feisty redhead is one hell of an investigator. As their feelings turn romantic, Maggie and Slater follow a trail of deception and murder, hoping to prove their dead friend innocent of what they fear most. No one is safe, and the men involved will stop at nothing to cover their tracks - tracks that will lead the pair into the bleak world of human trafficking and expose the darkest secrets of Point Road and the Jeffries family.

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, obesity, and being overweight. I lived a busy life, and I didn't have a lot of money. Taking the time to follow a strict diet and exercise routine or paying out a lot of money for a gym membership or personal training was out of the question. That was 12 years ago. Fast forward to the present, I now am an experienced long-distance hiker. I have traveled and hiked in over 17 countries. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure.

People don't know what to expect as the rather aloof Reverend Matthews descends upon his unfamiliar parish. Nevertheless, he is welcomed with open arms. But after discovering a journal left by his predecessor, the clergyman begins to wonder what secrets lie behind the seemingly innocent lives of his congregation. The Bishop's unexpected arrival has the vicar questioning his own past and a cloud descends upon his religious beliefs, bringing chaos to both himself and the townsfolk.

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards self-discovery and peace in the midst of life’s chaos? Do you feel pressured by the hustle of daily life yet long for a moment of calm to reconnect with yourself? As women, we handle countless responsibilities that can weigh heavily on both our minds and hearts, leaving us yearning for relief and renewal. For many women aged 25-45, the demands of work, family, and personal growth can sometimes feel impossible to balance.

Omega Kristján Black's life is about to take a dark and dangerous turn... When his cousin's debt is called, Kristján is sold off like a piece of meat to the highest bidder, a ruthless warlord named Theron Decimus. Stripped of his identity and thrown into a world of violence and savagery, Kristján knows that his life is now in the hands of a brutal man who hates his kind. Half-human, half-wolf, Kristján doesn't belong in this world, much less as a slave to a man like Theron.

Alpha Adrianus Rex, the merciless ruler of Titan Vale, is feared by all who dare cross him. As an alpha with a heart as frigid as the icy tundra he calls home, Adrianus shows no mercy to those who oppose him. He's on a mission to hunt down every defected Karl sorcerer and make them pay with their lives, their heads impaled on spikes as a warning to all.

How are Christians to understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest to Christians because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature. Psychology can sometimes seem disconnected from, if not antithetical to, Christian perspectives on life. How are we to understand our Christian beliefs about persons in relation to secular psychological beliefs? This revised edition of a widely appreciated Spectrum volume now presents five models for understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity.

Rogues in the House Podcast has gathered the best tales of sword and sorcery from across the community. Here, brave adventurers will find stories lovingly crafted from heroic fantasy greats such as Howard Andrew Jones, John R. Fultz, and John C. Hocking. At their side are up and coming genre authors Chuck Clark, T.A. Markitan, Cora Buhlert, and many more.

Vadim Oblonsky: He's back. Crawling from the depths of hell where Zander Wright abandoned him. It's funny. Because Zander fancies the fire in his eyes is more than just hatred. Perhaps it is, perhaps not. A part of him yearns to destroy Zander, shatter his bones into dust. For now, Zander is his lawyer, essential to passing his probation. But once that's done, it's fair game. The sweat on Zander's brow reveals others share the desire to get a piece of him. Yet, Zander is mine. Can Vadim hold on a little longer? Or will his obsession drive them both over the edge?

Obsession. It's dangerous. Reckless. Exhilarating. Richard enjoys watching him in the interrogation room, his eyes coveting the way the cigarette easily slid between his lips. For a brief moment, his fingers yearn to trace the tattoos wrapped around his toned flesh. If he squints, he can focus on those emerald-green eyes, haunting yet so familiar. Everything about the man pulls him in, awakening something deep within long since beaten dead. Richard knows exactly what Beau's nighttime occupation is.

Over. His life. Career. Marriage. Everything is finished. Richard Clayson dances on the precipice of self-destruction. His world crumbled before him. Since the day he laid eyes on Beau Blackwell in that interrogation room, his infatuation spun out of control. Richard knew it would be his undoing, in more ways than one. However, when the dust settles and nothing remains can he forgive? Can they get back together? Or will Richard and Beau always be enemies?

Madness. It's abysmal. Horrifying. Sublime. Richard Clayson is a slave to his addiction, the idea of Beau, the thought of beauty, so transparent and transcending, ingeniously in the form of a perfect person. A battle within, against the demon’s voice in his head. However, what happens when someone exposes him? Now he's gone too far. Sunk far too low. Too deep in the mouth of the cave he cannot see the entrance. His life is ruined. If he could, he would stop the world from turning, the heavens from opening up and beaming sunlight down on them.

It's the turn of the millennium, and China is evolving. At the center of the dynamic change is the vibrant hub of Shanghai, a melting pot of cultures and businesses; a place of luck, fortune, and chance. In awe of the homes in which these strange people live, the housekeeper Li Yang gets to know the families who she's working with. What the Westerners don't know is that in addition to her unusual working life, Li Yang has a turbulent home life, with her own son hiding things from her.

Can you see yourself getting home from work and arriving at a clutter-free home, with everything where it is supposed to be? Realize that your home actually could look like a fancy hotel, and not like the mess it is regularly. What a marvelous thought.

Fearless or feral? Liberating or life-threatening? The wild side of life takes many forms. It seeps through the cracks of our world in the form of stray cats, tenacious weeds, oppressive relationships, and haunting memories. These 14 stories by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers explore the wildness that lives inside all of us—and what happens when we let it out.