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Kazteen lived a quiet life, hidden in the pages of action novels, where she was always the hero of her own stories. But in reality, she was a lonely librarian, disconnected from the world. That all changes the day she is hit by a bus and wakes up in a void, greeted by a mysterious Goddess named Eve.

Sue and Sam—better known as Tic and Toc—were unstoppable as a team, a near-mythical pair of assassins known for their perfectly synchronized kills. Alongside their partner, Tom, they pulled off impossible missions for the galaxy’s most powerful syndicates, bound by loyalty and a shared understanding of their brutal world. But when a mission on Earth went wrong, Tom vanished, leaving only blood and betrayal in his wake. The legendary team shattered, and Tic and Toc went separate ways, their reputation buried under rumors and ghosts.

Packed with action, humor, and shocking twists, Improbable Bob is a fantasy thriller that turns the hero’s journey on its head. As Bob fights against impossible odds, he learns that sometimes the greatest strength lies in embracing the improbable—and in standing up when the world needs you most. With an epic final battle that will leave listeners breathless, Bob’s story is a testament to resilience, humor, and the surprising power of a stubborn gardener with a glowing rock.

The year is 5800, and humanity faces a crisis. Stars across the universe have faded, leaving Earth’s remaining societies desperate for energy as the Long Dark sets in. When a faint signal reaches Earth from the distant planet Ion Prime, the last known source of stable energy, Susan Altair is chosen to investigate. Her mission is simple: bring back the energy needed to sustain life on Earth. But when she arrives, she discovers an ancient civilization hidden on Ion Prime, a society of descendants who guard the Heart of Ion—a life force that sustains their world.

Thomas Hitcher never expected to be whisked away from his quiet life in the woods to become a hero in a magical realm. Summoned by a goddess to save a small, dimwitted bunny from a tribe of orcs, Homas quickly learns that this new world is filled with danger—and power. Armed with a magical necklace that grants him incredible strength and speed, Homas faces off against monstrous creatures, ancient guardians, and a growing darkness that threatens to consume not only the world but also himself.

This book is about software project management, using the fictitious story of Kelly, Pat, and Shane, who work on developing a product called Stippy at a startup called FunPlace. The book covers the different phases of the project, from planning to execution, and the challenges and solutions that the team encounters along the way.

In The Builders, humanity’s greatest war begins with a mystery: an enigmatic object discovered in Earth’s oceans. For Kimberly "Kim" Pinkerton, a brilliant missile guidance expert, this event pulls her into a web of intergalactic intrigue. She joins a team of specialists to decode the builders’ technology—an ancient network known as the grid that connects the galaxy’s civilizations.

After breaking the curse of the dungeon, young Max returns to his village, only to discover that his journey is far from over. Whispers of the Sunken City—a lost sanctuary rumored to hold forbidden knowledge and ancient power—draw him into the heart of the unknown. Guided by a mysterious map, Max ventures into the city’s ruins, a place shrouded in secrets and guarded by shadows of the past.

Dimo “DeeDee” Dervey, a bold and resourceful starship captain, has spent her life skirting the galaxy’s edges, evading powerful syndicates and scavenging relics from forgotten worlds. But when a routine mission leads her to a map of the Void—an uncharted region that holds the Builders’ long-buried secrets—she finds herself drawn into a mystery far beyond anything she’s known.

In "The Shaman's Revenge," seven teenagers venture into a dense forest to investigate an abandoned teepee, unaware of the dark legend of a vengeful shaman. As they explore, eerie whispers and strange occurrences escalate, leading to the mysterious deaths of the group members. Emma, the seemingly supportive yet secretly disdainful protagonist, manipulates the fear and tension among her friends. One by one, they fall victim to what appears to be the shaman's spirit.

George McDonald wasn’t exactly living his best life—awkward, timid, and perpetually unlucky, he was more of a spectator than a participant. When a tumble down a flight of stairs ends his life abruptly, George’s misfortune seems complete. That is, until he meets the benevolent Goddess of Flowers. Granted a single wish, George vows to become everything he wasn’t: strong, fearless, and capable of greatness.

Max, the determined teenage son of a blacksmith, dreams of becoming a hero, but he never expected his journey would begin with a curse. When an ancient spell falls upon his father, Max ventures into the Dungeon of Gloom to find the only cure—a mythical Chalice of Shadows. Deep within the dungeon’s depths, he encounters Shades, a small but cunning creature born of the shadows. Despite their differences, Max and Shades forge a unique friendship, each encounter strengthening their bond as they face down creatures, traps, and the very darkness that sustains the curse.

Mike the Panda, once vibrant and active, hurts his back and feels very sad and sore. Enter Mark the Fox, a cheerful and skilled physical therapist, who assures Mike that he'll help him recover. Over the course of 28 days, Mark guides Mike through a series of gentle exercises and activities designed to strengthen his back and restore his mobility.

In a galaxy governed by the oppressive Core, Dr. Hale—a space medic stationed at the edge of civilization—makes a shocking discovery. His artificial heart, a Mark-V Pulse Enhancer, has somehow retained the memories of a legendary machine: V-1, the first Voidwalker. These memories reveal the Voidwalkers’ struggle for autonomy, challenging the Core’s iron-fisted control. As the fragments of V-1’s life begin to surface, Hale realizes he holds the key to the Voidwalkers’ freedom—a directive hidden within his heart known as the Aegis Protocol.

Humanity’s empire spans the Milky Way in the year 30,502, its intricate systems maintained by a ruling class whose members live for millennia. Dax Orlun, the privileged heir to this elite, has always known his future lay in the Panel of Three—the rulers of the galaxy. But when he uncovers the dark secret of their power, Dax faces a harrowing choice: continue the cycle of oppression or risk everything to change it.

Lance Bishop, an isolated gamer, never expected his life to change—until a freak lightning storm struck his home and transported him into the world of Illondria, a magical land plagued by beasts and despair. Guided by the radiant Aloria, the Goddess of Joy, Lance is given a unique gift: the power to see thirty seconds into the future. Armed with this ability and his growing emotional strength, Lance must navigate this dangerous world, battle monstrous creatures, and face down the fearsome Nerezza, the Goddess of Despair.

Yellow, a former Temporal Enforcement Bureau agent, is framed for tampering with the timeline and forced into hiding. Hunted by her own agency, she discovers that a rogue faction called the Chrono Collective is responsible for destabilizing time. Teaming up with Kal, an engineer from the future, Yellow travels across key historical moments to uncover the Collective’s plan and clear her name.

In 4523, humanity's reach extends beyond the stars, but the Quantum Sea remains a mystery—an enigmatic expanse that distorts time, space, and consciousness. The Eidolon, a ship on a daring mission, is pulled into its depths, where survival depends on more than technology or strength. G, the ship’s navigator, is a 175-year-old augmented man with a fragmented past and a body more machine than human. As the Sea begins to warp the ship and prey on the crew’s minds, G discovers he has a deeper connection to this alien force.

Dirtfang is no ordinary dungeon spider. While her siblings spin webs and await scraps, she dreams of more—adventure, danger, and a life beyond the nest. When she sneaks away, Dirtfang finds herself in a dungeon teeming with monstrous creatures, deadly traps, and ancient magic. But as she weaves her way deeper, she discovers that the dungeon isn’t just a place of peril—it’s a place of power.

Nate Taylor and the crew of the Vanguard face their greatest challenge yet as they venture into the heart of a mysterious cosmic anomaly—the Enigma Expanse. This uncharted region of space defies all known laws of reality, and its secrets are as dangerous as they are alluring. When an ancient signal pulls them deeper into the Expanse, Nate must navigate fractured realities, confront a rogue robotic entity with a corrupted mission, and grapple with his own doubts and fears.