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In Ayn Rand’s Anthem, humankind has entered a dark age at some point in the unspecified future. Individuality is no longer permitted, and people are assigned roles to fulfill in their lives. The work's protagonist, Equality 7-2521, is given an undesirable job as a punishment for thinking for himself and desiring to become a scientist instead. The novella outlines his journey as he starts to commit more “crimes” against society, such as desiring a companion of his own choosing, discovering electricity, and ultimately fleeing from his leaders.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known comedies and is arguably one of his most beloved plays. The play tells the tale of the misadventures of the people gathering to participate in their marriage of the duke of Athens and Hippolyta, former queen of the Amazons.

In Verona, Italy, two young people in love defy the demands of their families and pursue their love for one another above societal expectations. Their decisions and pursuit of love send ripples throughout their family and friend circles, causing controversy and consequences. For centuries, the tale of the young star-crossed lovers has been a mainstay of both the literary canon and popular culture. This is one of William Shakespeare’s most known and beloved works with timeless themes and prose.

Bill "Hero" Reynolds never expected to be the man who saved the world from an alien invasion. However, when a solar storm hits, his truck is the only one left on the road, and he's recruited for a secret mission. He's got a long way to go and a short time to get there. To make his delivery on time, he'll need help: an adrenaline junkie brunette, a feisty blonde sharpshooter, and a nerdy redheaded scientist. But as they drive America's highways, an extraterrestrial sheriff and his dim-witted robot are hot on their trail, and they won't rest until Hero and his crew are in jail.

Follow Luke as he's transported to a world of magic and monsters. A mysterious goddess has tasked the Earthly game warden with protecting an all-female tribe with strange animal features. Cast off from civilization, he must help this isolated jungle people fortify their village against the rapacious Rakhasa, confound a wicked witch, and breed the next generation of monster children.

It's no longer enough to just protect my wives and tribe. I need to make Jadu safe for my children. The tribe has moved to a new mountain home, but just because we've left the jungle doesn't mean the danger is over. With an expanding population, a mysterious mermaid tribe, and a downed Rakshasa space ship, there's a lot on my plate.

When a powerful mage slew his parents, Pryvet had nothing left but revenge. Now, a desperate wager with a distant goddess is his only path to vengeance. He'll risk everything for power undreamt. Yet, when he discovers that three gorgeous women need him, he realizes everything includes so much more than just his own life. He holds not only their lives in his hands, but also their love.

I've devoted my entire life to safe-guarding exotic animals. When a group of poachers invade the Komplot Toestel big game preserve, I'll take a bullet to the chest in the line of duty. For most people that would mark the end. For me, it's only the beginning. As I laid dying, a mysterious goddess appeared by my side. Her offer was simple: teleport to a new world where I would be a game warden of a different sort.

Amazing Fights! Cultivation! Mixed Martial Arts champion, John LeBrock, left Earth for the world of Azura. John learned the importance of cultivating the world’s magical energy called myst. Through this cultivation, John would be able to rise through the ascension ladder to unlimited power. John became one of the strongest cultivators at the Temple of the Weeping Sun in the beautiful region of Starfall. John’s rapid ascension and intense ambition begins to frustrate the Cosmic Observator, Hektor, causing a wide rift between the two powerful cultivators.

Cultivation! Monster Girls! Heart Pounding Fights! John's power and ascension rank continues to increase as his training and cultivation goes into overdrive in preparation for the challenges that await him. The biggest challenge he has faced so far looms on the horizon—the Tower of Infinite Glory. The Mantis rank cultivator has been coerced by the heartless narcissist Hektor into attempting this nearly impossible task. The evil Cosmic Observator's eyes are on the stacks of gold that will be awarded to the successful ascender of the ancient tower.

The stakes have never been higher. After making an inadvertent sacrifice in an abandoned temple, a college professor and his busty graduate assistant become wrapped up in a mad God's game. The prize: The future of humanity.

Transported to a land of myth and magic, Nolan scrambles to adjust in a realm where he must master his new powers. Jormia proves as thrilling as it is challenging in this next installment. Join Nolan as he navigates the dangers and saves the damsels.

Torn from those he cares for most, Lucas must push past his boundaries to get them back. From subterranean tunnels to vast forests, the challenges are varied and endless. Lucas and his budding harem will have to work together to outwit ancient puzzles, defeat outrageous monsters, and make new allies.

With everything on the line, Nolan with do whatever it takes to save Jormia in this epic conclusion.

The handsome town chairman catches Millie Rowan's eye at her new job at the ski lodge, but Christmas may not be so merry after he overhears what Millie is there to do.

Zamina is in chaos. The dread pirate Emilia has laid waste to vast swathes of the basin surrounding the Crystal Sea as she gathers an army of monsters and pirates to her banner. The elven court has fallen into chaos as competing factions vie for the throne. The Lich King's forces have marched out once more from the wastelands. Meanwhile, civil war has erupted among the humans.

I've dealt the Lich King a serious blow in his quest for domination of Zamina. The high priestess is safe again, ensconced behind the walls of Castle Dragmoor. But, it's not enough.

I am not of this world. It was an ordinary Friday. Dungeons and Dragons with the crew. A few IPAs. Maybe some hummus. That was all until a careless mistake sent me hurtling into another dimension. I don't understand everything just yet. With elves, trolls, and some sort of ultimate bad-ass called the Lich King running around, how could I? But, what I do understand is this: I have a job to do. Because for the first time in a long time, people depend on me. And my actions could mean the difference between life and death not just for me, but for all of Zamina.

Just when I thought life in the Eros Woods couldn't get crazier, it throws new challenges my way. First on the agenda: bringing back Londyn from the mystical realm of Interlude, where fey magic is healing her broken body. Dealings with the fey are tricky, and they've demanded a steep price for their help. One that I'm more than ready and willing to pay!

Pearl Silver was happy. She had a good job teaching young nurses. She was married to a good man who loved her. She had a son who made her proud every day. Most of the time, her memories of her time fighting in the skies over Europe remained a distant part of her past. Something she was proud to have done, but that time was over. Her life twenty years later was very different, and she didn’t have much reason to tap into her psychic power—or to stay in touch with her old comrades in arms.