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For 20 long unholy years, Hurtz, the pilot, dreamed of retirement...and found his "acre of heaven" on a death star. Hurtz went through the automatic motions of preparing himself for their landing on the small unnamed planet, but each thing he did was a wasted motion because it was really the boy, Jones, who was going to put the rocket down. And, what could Hurtz do now? The hard, aging muscles of his body were taut, and although the lines about his eyes had deepened, his eyes - blue and sparkling - still retained their old ferocity.

At the Silver Tower of Yllathyra, the Elven sages and mystics taught the elder magic to human children, in an effort to bridge the divide between the two races. The nature of mankind being what it is, however, it became obvious that such an endeavor could only result in tragedy and war. Here are the stories of the heroes and villains who fought at the Silver Tower. This anthology of Dark Fantasy Flash Fiction contains 10 exciting stories. Each self-contained tale is short, and one or more can easily be enjoyed in a single sitting.

The six children from our world (Aubrey, Olivia, Paris, Magnus, Liam, and Mia) who have previously had adventures in the magical realm of Triletus once more travel from New York City to Triletus, where they hope to help return Creedon to the throne after a final showdown between the Army of the Triad and the Army of the Resistance. Who will prevail?

Jake is working at the neighborhood market under his apartment when the world ends. He expected nuclear war, a computer virus, or even climate change burning everyone to a crisp to bring about the downfall of civilization. But cruel and arbitrary gods from another world? Who would have guessed that? When these cruel gods shuffled Earth like a deck of cards, nothing was in the same place anymore. Monsters, dungeons, and magical items appear scattered across the globe. And suddenly, everyone has access to a new, strange magical card system that gives them magical powers.

Lucifer has descended on Fortune Academy Underworld a whole five days early — leave it to Cole to be a big fat liar about his timetable. He wasn’t lying about Lucifer’s secret weapon, though, and the truth will take us all for a ride. Olivia is my best friend and she has a past almost as dark as mine, one even she’s not ready to remember and one Lucifer is ready to exploit. I want to help her through all of this, but two of my newest Virtues are trapped in the pit, the lowest level of Hell and Lucifer’s territory.

Implacable y brillante, Vishous, hijo del Sanguinario, se encuentra bajo la influencia de una maldición y una aterradora habilidad para ver el futuro. Antes de su transformación, creció en el campo de batalla de su padre en el que sufrió abusos y estuvo constantemente atormentado. Como miembro de la Hermandad, no tiene ningún interés en el amor o en los sentimientos, solo piensa en la lucha contra la Sociedad Restrictora. Pero una herida mortal le deja bajo el cuidado de una enfermera humana, la doctora Jane Whitcomb.

Chicago: home to urban Indians and immigrants and working folks and the whole gamut of people getting by in a world that doesn't care whether they do so or not. Sacred City is an incomparable follow-up to Van Alst's award-winning debut collection, Sacred Smokes. Our young narrator now heads deeper into the heart of the city and himself, accompanied by ancestors and spirits who help him and the audience see that Chicago was, is, and always will be Indian Country.

The serenity of northern Maine's idyllic wilderness is shattered when a logger is mysteriously murdered. Veteran Maine State Police Detective Peter Wallace must solve the case, but finds few clues, no motive, and a dead end at every turn. With pressure mounting to find the murderer, Wallace accepts the assistance of Michael Grant, a young psychic medium who reveals information about the deaths of a group of loggers at the murder location over 100 years before, and a personal message for Wallace.

The Milkcrate Monologues are all about the word and the experience that is Hiphop culture. However they are practiced or performed, their ultimate goal is to move past the concept of rap in theatre, instead, creating something all its own.

A book that expressly touches every facet of human life. It talks about how to become a better person physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually giving tips and simple tricks on how to hack the so-called complex world and live your best life of gratitude. After countless experiences as a seasoned life coach over the past 10 years, the author shares applicable guidance on topics like healthy dieting, physical cleanliness, fashion, vocabulary improvement, self-care, meditation, physical fitness, time management, traveling, and related niches.

The first part of the audiobook helps you to understand who God is and why it's so important to establish a healthy relationship with the Creator. Understanding the power of God, and how to team up with him, begins to slowly allow you to realize your purpose in life. It's clear that God wants and needs an open dialogue with us. As the story goes on, you learn God's word in its proper context, and your life will begin to change. You see, when we let go of what we think, we will see how easy it is for God to bless us.

The novel follows a county sheriff with a jurisdiction along an interstate which, like an artery, is pumping criminals and mentally ill strangers into his community. Having to solve a murder that occurred in his jail, a wife who has been diagnosed with cancer, and a continuous flow of transients, the sheriff must use all his ingenuity and problem-solving ability as he deals with crime, personal struggles in his own life, and carrying out his responsibilities to care for the transients.

The bonding between a young boy age seven named Tee Two and his horse named Sparkle. This book is about Tee Two taking care of his horse daily. In the process, he learns reasonability and to care for others. Not to just think only about himself.

Earth's leaders are shocked by the arrival of an alien visitor who upends all known theologies, but confirms that there is a battle between light and dark in the universe for the souls of human beings. A small group of leaders prepares humanity for these revelations while fighting off dark forces and making peace with a species of intelligent reptiles that have lived under the earth for millennia. This opens a new chapter for humanity to have a brighter future.

Lean Weight Loss Habits is a practical guide on how to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way, without starving or going on crash diets. It’s essentially a guide to inspire you to live holistically - staying slim is part of a bigger picture of a healthy lifestyle. You cannot achieve your ideal weight and stay at it for very long, without making a mind shift.

Fold space using the spice mélange and travel from “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” to the planet Krypton, from Trantor to Terminus, and back to the scorched skies of Earth. This audiobook covers a lot of territory. It spans galaxies and universes. Nevertheless, the great expanse of human imagination will forever be captivated by the events of the little town of Bethlehem. There is a reason that all of mankind’s stories overlap, coincide, correlate, and copy. Like it or not, all mankind bears the same indelible stamp, the mark of Christ.

A biography of sorts about life. Calling this a "mere book" is too puny for what it surveys. This an assessment of life as a collection of words. Although it has to be called "book" to validate comprehension, if placed in front of a mirror, it would vicariously show a reflection of life's journey. To listen to this "life biography" is like listening to one's own diary. Though it will be perceived by some as my opinion, it's actually life's opinion...A real life formula. And like all formulas, none exist without proper dosage.

You Don’t Know Us Negroes is the quintessential gathering of provocative essays from one of the world’s most celebrated writers, Zora Neale Hurston. Spanning more than three decades and penned during the backdrop of the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, Montgomery bus boycott, desegregation of the military, and school integration, Hurston’s writing articulates the beauty and authenticity of Black life as only she could.

A successful weight loss journey happens when the physical, emotional, and mental body are in alignment. We often misconstrued weight loss as only a physical journey. It is this thinking that often leads many people to regain their lost weight after their journey is over. The truth is, your weight loss journey is never truly done.

Are you struggling to be effective? Does procrastination keep you at bay? Do you wonder what habits you can bring into your life to help you be successful? Diving into aspects such as positive thinking to setting of goals, Top 5 Habits of Highly Effective People dives deeply into the art of adding effective habits into your life that can radically change the way you think, move, as well as vastly improve your chances of succeeding. It also tackles the bad habits that keep these five habits at bay.