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When Lana spends the summer with her cousin, Emily, it's a country mouse/city mouse situation. Lana loves exploring the woods around Emily's house. She's so excited to get away from construction sites and skyscrapers. But when the cousins find a mysterious old-time radio in a dilapidated shack, that's when the trouble begins. Emily can't get enough of the music it plays. She's obsessed with the strange, ethereal sounds. What's worse is that there are tales of a ghostly DJ who draws teens to their deaths. Could Emily be next on his list?

Tucker and his boyfriend are the best in their field. They organize estate sales, using their keen eyes and marketing know-how to earn big bucks for their clients. But when they're hired to clear out a mysterious Gothic manor house, Tucker discovers a set of vintage sunglasses that changes his life forever.

Nicole couldn't be more nervous about shaking hands with Darla's mother and father. Her own family hasn't exactly been supportive. But on her way to their house in rural Maryland, she nearly collides with a barefoot old woman standing in the road. From there, strange things start to happen. A chase through the snow, a stone cottage in the woods, a raging fire. Will Nicole make it out alive?

Are you tired of overspending on everyday items? Want to eat better for less? And do it all without clipping coupons? Then this is the book for you! Establish a budget and stay on track with 35 easy-to-implement ideas. Just a few easy tweaks to your regular shopping habits could save you cash every month, and help you get the most out of your hard-earned money! Find out how with How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons: 35 Money-Saving Ideas to Eat Better for Less!

Ginger’s just a kitten who loves a good mystery. She’s never actually solved one before, but when a neighbor’s safe is broken into, Ginger’s on the case. Her fellow Mystery Cats, Butterball and Zorro, don’t see any point in looking into this crime. Clearly, the neighbor’s son stole the money. He doesn’t work, mooches off his parents, and suddenly has the cash to take his girlfriend on a splashy beach vacation? Even Gemma, the neighbor-lady, feels pretty certain her son is to blame - that’s why she didn’t bother calling the police.

In "The Witch of the Winter Woods", Nicole couldn’t be more nervous about meeting her girlfriend’s parents this Christmas. On her way to their house in rural Maryland, she nearly collides with a barefoot old woman standing in the road. Strange things happen: a chase through the snow, a stone cottage in the woods, a raging fire. Will Nicole make it out alive?

When Melody Mason gets trapped in a video game, she thinks Dreamland is a dream come true. Melody soon discovers that living in the game means she might never see her family again. With the help of Twyla, the heroine of Dreamland, and her little brother, Andrew, can Melody defeat the sleep spell and find her way home?

Ever fall in love with your best friend? It turns your world upside down. Just ask Mila and Laura, two teens who realize they want to be more than just friends. But even if they surrender to love, can they ever find the courage to tell the world?

Laura and Mila from I Hate Love are back in this birthday comedy by Foxglove Lee! It’s a comedy of errors when Laura prepares a romantic dinner for Mila’s birthday. Laura isn't the world's best cook to begin with, but everything goes wrong in the immaculate home Mila's house-sitting for her aunt. The cat escapes, the Parmesan explodes, the fire alarm blares, and the trouble's only just begun! Laura and Mila wanted to share an evening of domestic bliss. Will their glimpse at adult life drive them into each other's arms, or drive them apart completely?

Amelia and her family are homeless this Christmas. How can their days be merry after they’ve lost everything? When Trilby arrives at the shelter just in time for the holidays, Amelia’s family takes the older trans woman eagerly into their hearts. Trilby reminds the young girl of her late grandmother, who was always so loving and supportive. Everyone is over the moon when a wealthy benefactor arranges a festive shopping trip for the shelter’s residents, but the evening goes sour when a cold-hearted shop assistant denies Trilby the only gift she really wants.

Debbie and her brothers were brutally murdered 40 years ago. These ghost teens from the 1970s have nowhere else to turn. They’re trapped in the room where they were cruelly killed, and they need help from today’s teenagers if they ever hope to escape. But there’s one big problem: Debbie and her family have no idea how to communicate with the living. Can the ghost teens find a way to reach out? Or will they be stuck in death forever?

When Mila and Laura get back from lunch, there's a big student protest going on. Signs and placards say "Guys Shouldn't Wear Girl Clothes" and "Dress Like A Dude." Turns out a new student doesn't believe in gender-conformity. He’s a Goth guy who wears whatever he wants, including skirts. This ninth grader's got guts! Mila and Laura have been dating since last school year and they haven't even kissed in public. Will this young student who isn't afraid of anyone inspire them to come out, or will other kids' reactions drive them deeper into the closet?

Half the school calls Laura "The Ice Queen". Even her closest friends have never seen her cry...until she's assigned to debate a pro-Valentine's Day position in class. As far as Laura and Mila are concerned, V-Day's just an excuse to sell chocolate. Their friend Jaden says they're against Valentine's Day because they hate love. Maybe he’s right.

Thanksgiving at Mayfair Manor is an elegant affair: polished silver, sparkling crystal, not to mention the Amazing Annual Mayfair Family Drag Show! But when the perennial winner drops dead before the performance, can the newest member of the Mayfair family prove it was murder...and figure out whodunit?

If moths could kill… Shay knows her girlfriend Olivia won't take it well when she finds out an old flame has died. All these years later, he still holds a sordid but special place in her heart. When Olivia pulls his moth-eaten sweater from the back of her closet, she feels the past close at hand. But closer still are the moths. They swarm and surround her, quickly taking over her bedroom… but will they take her very life?

What if you came home for Thanksgiving and your family home had disappeared? Imagine you started your first year at university a couple months ago, and you haven't been home since. You miss your parents, but you've learned a lot about yourself living away. Your family was accepting when you came out queer, but everything's different now that you're questioning your gender identity, too. That's the least of your concerns when you get home to find your house isn't there. What happened to your family? How can you find them? And does anyone remember the way things used to be?

Sharon and her teenage daughter haven't been on the best of terms since the divorce. Perhaps it's natural for a deodorant-eschewing lesbian punk to avoid her mother, but Sharon can't help thinking there's more to the story. When Kate shows up at the office, Sharon is stunned to see her. The only thing that could surprise Sharon more is finding the boss strangled to death! Can this mother and daughter pairing put their squabbles aside long enough to solve a murder? Or will the killer strike again...closer to home?

Xan has just landed his dream job at a prestigious art gallery. There's only one problem: Everyone on staff says the place is haunted. Nobody's willing to work after hours, because the place gets too creepy once darkness falls. But when the opportunity arises for Xan to meet his favorite transgender artist, he jumps at the chance to stay late. Will Xan come face-to-face with an apparition from another time? And if he does, can he finally solve the mystery of the gallery ghost?

When Elise Golden goes in for a cornea transplant, the last thing she expects to come out with is a psychic eye! As she recovers from surgery, she begins to realize that she can see things she couldn’t see before. Ace Aunt Elise lives in a cozy small-town courtyard with her 20-something niece Val, who is recovering from an untimely stroke. When Val’s wheelchair is stolen, Elise realizes she’s in a unique position to investigate which of their neighbors played a hand in the theft.

Marco's a gay stereotype: He loves show tunes, writes fan mail to the actor he's got a crush on, even skips school with his best friend, Anna, to catch their favorite musical, Forever Plaid. Anna's happy to have a gay best friend, but here's the thing: Marco isn't gay - he's bisexual. He isn't shy about correcting people's misconceptions, but guess what? Nobody believes him! Even Anna doesn't want to consider her best friend bi, and Marco's beginning to realize how important it is for her to see the real him. What will it take to convince her?