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As he gathers his friends and family to make sure they’re safe from the impeding storm, Jasper hopes his very pregnant wife, Poppie, doesn’t go into labor. After last-minute preparations are made to secure the town against the high wind and the rising water, most of the islanders gather at the old Ice House building, while Jasper, his family, and their friends, hunker down in the basement of the sheriff’s department.

In the near future, humankind has founded colonies on Mars and the inner planets as well as under the oceans, populating them via by direct genetic manipulation, changing us to suit the environment. The haves are those who are "ecomods" (genetically modified) or "surgenmods" (surgically modified); the have-nots are the "typics"—those who haven't undergone modification.

Shadowalkers regroup and form a new center of power, battling a rising threat in Berinia. Legends come to life, and no one is who they seem...

Welcome to Extraordinary, my retelling of the story of my almost rape and violent stabbing in 2018 from my perspective, as well as from the perspectives of some of my closest friends and family. My hope is that this story, and the stories of the extraordinary people who helped me along the way, will inspire a better understanding of the effects of extreme violence, PTSD and recovery on individuals and the people supporting them. Thank you so much for listening, and you can follow along on our Instagram account, @extraordinary.podcast, to see the photos, video and helpful resources that ...

A recovering addict faces the ultimate test when an old friend puts him through a terrifying ordeal. Two brave souls spend the night in a haunted house, only to emerge forever changed. And a cursed photographer goes to horrific lengths when their vision slowly decays.... Scare Street is proud to present a new collection of diabolical delights. Twelve nightmarish tales of terror lurk within this sinister tome. Each one is a treat for shivers and shrieks. And the only tricks you’ll find are the ones your mind plays on you as you feverishly listen to another minute.

My first assignment as an investigative journalist is to unleash the secrets at one of the hottest clubs in NYC. What could possibly go wrong? Get a job as a barmaid. Don’t spill the drinks. Don’t piss off the staff. Get the story. Oh, and don’t fall for the owner. He’s ruthless and broken and thinks women bow to him. Yet, he doesn’t date...ever.

Nickie's seven-year sabbatical is up. Having dragged herself back from rock bottom to find that she was always the Grimes she denied, Nickie must overcome the most painful obstacle of all.

Trovare un portale per il mondo sotterraneo e rubare un'anima dall'inferno. Un piano semplice, se non fosse che le persone che compiono questo particolare viaggio raramente tornano indietro. Ma Galaxy "Alex" Stern è determinata a liberare Darlington, anche se questo le costerà il futuro alla Lethe e a Yale. Impossibilitate a tentare un salvataggio perché non possono accedere alle risorse della Nona Casa, Alex e Pamela Dawes, l'assistente di ricerca, mettono quindi insieme una squadra di dubbi alleati per salvare il "gentiluomo della Lethe".

Kaz Brekker y su equipo han dado un golpe tan temerario que ni siquiera ellos pensaban sobrevivir. Pero en lugar de conseguir una buena recompensa, a su regreso de la Corte de Hielo tienen que seguir luchando por sus vidas.

Feeders are taught to do three things. Always eat what they are told. Never disobey. Lastly, never remove their veil. After all, who wants to look a lamb in the face before they eat of its flesh? Ophelia Tamsin has been groomed most of her life to be a feeder. It means a guaranteed early retirement with plenty of pay...well, almost guaranteed.

Bounty hunter Trinity Smith had one goal in life: to track down criminals and bring them to justice. And he was going after one of the most infamous of them all: Victoria Davidge, a cold-blooded seductress accused of murdering her husband. Trinity took up as a hired hand at her Arizona ranch, never expecting to find himself attracted to the fiery-haired fugitive, but the passionate beauty ignited his senses and tempted the hard-bitten loner to forget his lawful duty.

Lady Juliana Kinthorpe is no longer the fanciful young woman who embraced the notions of romance and chivalry nurtured at Queen Eleanor's Court of Love. Wed to a desperately bitter man, she is forced to steal from the knight who betrayed her husband during the Holy Crusade. But even to save her sister, can she do the unthinkable? That which will cost her dignity, her heart, and perhaps her soul?

Every Friday after school, 17-year-old Alice Choy and her little sister, Olivia, head to Myeongdong to sing karaoke. Back in San Francisco, when she still had friends and earthly possessions, Alice took regular singing lessons. But since their diplomat mom moved them to Seoul, her only musical outlet is vamping it up in a private karaoke booth to an audience of one: her loyal sister. Then a scout for Top10 Entertainment, one of the biggest K-pop companies, hears her and offers her a spot at their Star Academy.

The end is nigh, and there is one small group willing to put their bodies in front of the insane. Sometimes, it isn't good people doing bad things but rather bad people without a conscience making decisions for the rest. Decisions that Molly has been fighting for years. This time, sacrifices will be made, and friends will line up shoulder to shoulder to stand against those who use fear to sway the masses. It is time to fully realize what must be done to Ascend.

Warning: This is an erotic story is meant for adults only. It contains explicit, sexual content. Mindy loves her friends, but she's been keeping a secret from them. It's hard to admit, but she wears diapers. She wears diapers to show her loyalty and obedience to her boyfriend, Michael. Over their relationship, he has trained and controlled her. He treats her like a little girl. In doing so, he makes Mindy feel happy, safe, and secure. He's done this by stripping away her freedom and independence. Now, she’s good little girl. She does whatever he says. He has effectively become her Daddy. ...

Amid the Crowd of Stars is a grand-scale science fiction novel examining the ethical implications of interstellar travel, a topic rarely addressed in science fiction novels. What responsibilities do we have to isolate ourselves from the bacteria, viruses, and other life of another world, and to prevent any of that alien biome from being brought back to Earth? What happens when a group of humans is stranded for centuries on another world with no choice but to expose themselves to that world?

Harper: Love causes hurt, hurt causes hate. I’ve learned this the hard way. I fell for a guy who is made up of angry bones, a dark heart, and eyes that can see my soul. One night changed everything. Now, when he looks into my heart, he pulls out the weakness and he uses it to his advantage. He taunts me, breaks me down, and is trying to destroy my first year away at college. So, why can’t I stay away?

Smart and sassy Kathleen Kenny has never ventured far from the protective cocoon of her large, close-knit family and her crazy “tribe” of forever girlfriends. When rich and hunky Jack Murray, an ex-football hero and successful lawyer, pops the question, her perfect (and safe) life in Savannah seems assured. But voices from the past are changing the course of Kathleen’s future.

Playwright Maggie Delamere shuts down aristocratic males with a mere flick of her razor-sharp quill. If only they were so easy to dispatch offstage - especially Cameron, Viscount Marwood. The impossibly charismatic man seems made to test her resistance. But when writer's block and an enemy from Maggie's past simultaneously strike, Cam makes an all-too-tempting proposal....

Seine einzige Schwäche: Die Schwester seines besten Freundes. Für MMA-Champion Travis gilt die Regel: Halte dich von der Schwester deines besten Freundes fern. Aber Amara Valenzuela hat sich von einem jungen Mädchen in eine Frau verwandelt, von der Travis nicht die Augen lassen kann. Bald schon muss er feststellen, dass die Nähe zu Amara nicht nur seinen Vorsatz ins Wanken bringt - sie ist in einem Raum mit heißen, verschwitzten Körpern auch eine gefährliche Ablenkung.