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Garet ... once a rebel general, a blight reaper, a warrior, a hunter, and a love-struck man. Now eight years after the rebellion was won, he has lost everything. A bitter recluse, he counts out his remaining days in the mountains, far from the rule of the latest despotic king to sit on the throne and the blight that afflicts the realm. Yet destiny hasn't finished with Garet, and nor, it seems, is an old prophecy that hangs over his head, forgotten.

Duncan Ray has just moved to Viridi's Island, a mysterious town that is the subject of many strange rumors. The residents believe that it is cursed, and the rain that never stops pouring over the island seems to be proof enough. While Duncan is eager to be involved in a mystery like in the books he loves, he quickly learns that this small island town might harbor some even more sinister secrets, and some of the residents are desperate to keep him from uncovering them.

Based on a true story, Reasoning to Live spans the near-lifetime of disasters, exhilarating love, and uncompromising friendship encompassing Tuneson Ruh's life. His mind's earthly reasoning supports a quick and simple relief from the suffering he now feels, and amplifies the demand.... But his inner spirit amplifies past blessings and what might be those to come. It becomes his time to balance the evil of this earth with the mystery of the beyond.

Ray Carpenter is a glass-half-full control freak who just wants the world to make sense. When the Warp suddenly descends on humanity, though, bizarre mental illnesses strike adults all over the globe and throw his life into chaos. Ray's mother becomes convinced that her right hand is a parasite, his wife is gripped by the notion that she's a corpse, and Ray himself is haunted by delusions that his loved ones are imposters.

Just like every other Christmas, eleven-year-old Eric is looking forward to visiting his grandmother during winter break along with his sister and cousins. After he arrives, Eric mistakenly believes that this visit will be just like all the others. One night when Eric notices his grandmother acting strangely as she emerges out of a secret room she keeps locked in the back of the house, his curiosity about the room ignites. After he enlists the help of his sister and cousins, Eric sets out to unearth the truth behind the secret room and his grandmother’s connection.

For most folks, a trip to the circus is a pretty harmless thing to do – so long as you remain in your seats to enjoy the show. But it wouldn’t be a good idea if you were to get involved with the acts and, for example, tried to help a monkey escape or you got involved with an escaped lion that hates monkeys……And then one of your pals wanted to leave home and join the circus.