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The Sectiaan invasion has begun, and the Consortium wasn't ready. Major worlds are falling daily to the aliens' superior technology. Even Hank's coalition of Peacers, Inquisitors, and soldiers can barely slow their advance. When the aliens demonstrate their ability to control organic minds, the situation becomes truly desperate. As Emortium itself comes under attack, Hank realizes that everything they learned fighting Twain might not be enough. Some enemies can't be beaten with conventional tactics, and some wars can't be won with force alone.

"The Star" is an 1897 apocalyptic short story by H.G. Wells. In January (about 1900, presumably), the people of Earth awaken to the notion that a strange luminous object has erupted, into the Solar System, after disturbing the normal orbit of the planet Neptune. Indeed, such object is a luminous celestial body, whose luminosity is distinguishable on the sky about the constellation of Leo.

In the quiet town of Silverhill, the stars don’t just sparkle—they whisper. Twelve-year-old Elara stumbles upon a secret sky above the hillside meadow, where shimmering stars murmur ancient stories, gentle wishes, and hidden truths. But only those with a kind and open heart can hear their soft voices. As Elara listens, she uncovers lost dreams, forgotten friendships, and a mystery that could change Silverhill forever. With the help of her loyal dog Bristle, a curious neighbor boy, and the guiding light of the stars, Elara learns that kindness is the key to unlocking the universe’s wonders.

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer of science fiction stories and novels and is frequently credited as being the father of science fiction. 'The Star' is the story of a shooting star which is discovered hurtling towards our solar system. It is on a collision course with Neptune. When the celestial crash occurs, the two planets combine into a gigantic burning star which is being drawn rapidly and irresistibly towards our sun. But on what trajectory? Will it hit any other planets on its way?

In a quiet village where the stars always seem just a little brighter, a curious child named Elio dreams of touching the sky. One evening, he follows a trail of shimmering stardust deep into the hills—and discovers the hidden studio of the Star Painter, an ancient artist who brushes the cosmos with color each night. When the Star Painter chooses Elio as an apprentice, the young dreamer must learn to mix moonlight, gather whispers from the wind, and master the delicate art of lighting the sky. But when the stars begin to dim, Elio must find his own creative spark to restore their glow.

Every night, little Mira watches the stars twinkle above her village, dreaming of the day she might touch the sky. One evening, a shimmering trail of stardust leads her to the top of a hill, where she meets the mysterious Star Painter — a gentle figure who brushes the sky with light and color before bedtime. When the Star Painter’s magic brush breaks, only Mira’s heart and imagination can restore the fading constellations. Together, they discover that true magic isn’t just in the stars, but in the dreams we dare to share.

Tucked into bed with a patchwork quilt stitched from moonlight and dreams, a curious child is swept into the sky on a nighttime adventure like no other. Each square of The Blanket of a Thousand Stars holds a secret, and as the stars shimmer above, the magical quilt lifts into the air—carrying its cozy rider through constellations and cloud trails to gather the soft glow of stardust wishes.

Every night, Nico stares at the sky from his bedroom window, wondering who lights up the stars. One evening, a shimmering trail of stardust leads him to the clouds, where he meets the mysterious Star Painter—a gentle artist who colors the night with glowing constellations. As Nico helps mix the paints and place the stars, he learns that even the quietest hearts can create the brightest beauty. In the end, Nico finds his own way to shine—both in the sky and here on Earth.

Step right up and gaze above—The Sleepy Star Circus is ready to dazzle the night! In this magical bedtime tale, the sky becomes a sparkling stage where sleepy stars twirl, tumble, and tiptoe through twilight. From Luna the tightrope walker balancing on moonbeams to Comet the clown making giggles glitter, every star has a unique act filled with wonder and drowsy delight.

In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She’s left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn. The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs its claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.

Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society's mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within.

They would roast marshmallows that turned into their favorite candy, and the animals would tell stories that made them dream deeper than any bedtime story from the outside world. But the most fascinating element of Kids' Kingdom was the secret heart, a crystal lake in the middle of the country that didn't reflect the sky but the children's aspirations. When they looked into the water, they didn't see their own faces. Instead, they saw images of the experiences they wanted to have, the friends they wanted to make, and the places they wanted to construct.

When little Remy the raccoon gets lost on his way back to the den, the forest feels big, quiet, and full of shadows. But just when fear starts to creep in, a gentle glow appears in the night sky—a tiny star twinkling just for him. With each shimmer, the star shows Remy that bravery doesn't mean not being scared—it means finding your way, even when you are.

We are all and nothing now, our fate weighed on the scales of the stars and counterbalanced by the forces that oppose us. The shadow of the false king spreads as thick as oil across the kingdom we were born to rule, and none remain untouched by its darkness. Our crowns lay within reach if only we can claim them. All souls are at risk now and when the final battle dawns, a new regime will rise.

Drift into a world of stardust and sweetness with Ellie and the Blanket of Stars, a charming bedtime-inspired cookbook that blends storytelling magic with cozy, kid-friendly recipes. Join Ellie, a curious little dreamer, as she floats across the velvet sky on a blanket stitched with shimmering stars, meeting moon mice, cloud bakers, and constellations that serve up more than just twinkles—they serve up treats!

After two decades of learning at the Nexus, the children of Van and his crew are ready to take their first steps out in the big black. Aboard their new ship, the AnaDarko, the young officers begin unraveling a mystery that goes beyond the depths of time—where did Gabby's people come from, and why does life, scattered across the gas giants, all sound so familiar to her? Under the capable guidance of Rab, a seasoned Peacemaker, the young crew pursues science and knowledge—even as Van and Torina push back against a threat that originates on earth itself.

Mars and the Moon have been colonized, piracy runs rampant in the asteroid belts, and a thriving society grows in the depths of space. Humanity prepares to embark upon its greatest journey - the colonization of Alpha Centauri. Then, everything changes. A deep space reconnaissance probe discovers a new Earth-like planet 12 light-years from Earth’s sun. The probe also finds something unusual, something unnerving. A new mission is created, a space fleet is formed, and humanity embarks on unravelling the greatest mystery of all - the origins of life itself.

After surviving gods, curses, and a kiss that fused their souls, Sapphire and Riven are finally united. In name. In power. In purpose. In marriage. Their mission now is clear: travel to the Summer Court to solidify a political alliance, gather the forces needed to stop the Night Court, and rescue Zoey from the hands of the enemy before it’s too late. But nothing about this journey is safe. Not the assassins hiding among their own guard, and certainly not the secrets lingering between them.

Blast off into dreamland with Captain Pillow and the Star Ship Snooze! This enchanting bedtime tale whisks little dreamers away on a starlit adventure, where fluffy pillows turn into rocket boosters and sleepy yawns power the ship beyond the moon. Along the way, Captain Pillow and his crew of cuddly companions meet twinkling stars, friendly planets, and a gentle moon who whispers goodnight wishes. Perfect for winding down after a long day, this story blends soft adventure with soothing imagination, helping children drift off to sleep feeling safe, calm, and full of wonder.

While the planet Naugh is under siege, more invasions start popping up across Frontier worlds. Alien fleets led by phantom Imperial warships that are not supposed to exist. Caught between time, a lack of supplies, badly trained troops, and numerous foes, Grand Admiral Aatroxiss is pressed to his limits to free Naugh and bring back some semblance of order to the Frontier.