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Detective Thomas Eayres is ready to leave the dangers of his job behind. With a child on the way and a family to protect, he’s determined to escape the stress and uncertainty of his past life. But when whispers of a plot to destroy Corvega – the AI mainframe that controls life on The Ring – begin to surface, he’s dragged back into the job he thought he’d left behind.

Adir Nathar craved more than what he was born into. And existence obliged. A mysterious death … an act of revenge! Adir flees Marafel, abandoning friends and family for safety and a fresh start. But, unbeknownst to him, he is pursued by the Khasmia Shadow, a secret society charged with a sole divine purpose—eliminate the destructive venna with the sacred Staff of Beckoning. The world of Leakarha itself is undergoing a seismic shift. Rakhor, terrible demonspawn, are emerging farther south from the Precipice than ever before.

It's commonly believed that intellect, memory, and problem-solving are decided at birth – the brain you start with is only capable of growing to a certain degree. The truth is, your brain adapts and evolves daily as life unfolds around you and it is exposed to new experiences and stimuli. When you read a book, your brain strengthens neural connections related to analytical thinking and language. The simple act of going for a walk requires the coordination of spatial awareness and movement, along with dozens of other processes.

Darkness Gains will see the Serpent, working with Noctiferus’s other creatures, deal crippling blows to the Alvinorians: in the air, on the ground, and in the Bind. Toras puts new methods to the test; High Prince Aithen begins to feel the crushing weight of the war on his shoulders; Elyana Lux Baiula forces the hand of a traitor; The Umbra crosses the sea to seek allies in support of Zebula’s invasion of Alvinoria; The Locari convene the Mind to discuss their involvement in the affairs of the Humans.

For over a century, the Vikings were the most feared fighting force the world had ever seen—none greater than Holger the Dane. Having won all the wars of his time, the undefeated Viking warrior is said never to have died. Instead, legends say he sleeps, his body turned into a mighty stone statue residing deep within the casemates of Castle Kronborg. Clad in armor, with sword and shield at the ready, Holger remains in an enchanted sleep--ever with one eye open--and only to awake should danger ever rise again to threaten his beloved Denmark.

Before Hercules found his might and Odysseus went on his Odyssey, there was Icarus, the hero that time forgot. All roads lead to the Labyrinth. That's what 12-year-old Icarus realizes when he learns that King Minos plans to sacrifice his father, Daedalus, and all the mythical creatures in Ancient Greece to the Minotaur. It's up to Icarus and some unlikely heroes to save the world.

Rebecca Shipton, a driven career woman fed up with the modern dating scene, never expected her life to be turned upside down—until she discovers a mysterious antique ring that transports her back to 1658 Puritan England. Thrust into the turmoil of Oliver Cromwell’s reign. Rebecca finds herself in a land ravaged by civil war, where the Roundheads reign and religious strife fuels fear and persecution.

The Alis Domini, a long-forgotten beast of dread, returns to K'Tara to terrorize and destroy. The enemy's lieutenant operates from the shadows, directing all its creatures to ruin and unravel the planet's peoples and societies. Sensing and non-sensing humanoids struggle to understand what is happening and fear the end of their race is near.

For the last five years, Veier has been chained to a king's throne in his bear form. When a neighboring kingdom overthrows the crown, Veier's imprisonment ends, but true freedom is not so easily earned. With blood on his hands, he needs someone with patience, strength, and trust to help him become the person he was before and prove to the invaders that he isn't the monstrous king's loyal pet.

Do you long to be able to have clear thinking, a clear mind, organizational skills, and the ability to recall information more efficiently? Are there moments when you wish you could learn faster, remember more, and be more productive? The answers to these questions are within your reach, and they don't involve pills, surgery, or shortcuts. Your own brain holds the key to these improvements! This book is your practical guide to enhancing your thinking abilities. We'll provide you with easy-to-follow tips to apply in your life for immediate results.

These short stories provide a glimpse, part humorous and part troubling, into the homeworld of a character who will become one of the key protagonists of Conquerors of K'Tara.

When an evil sword of great power appeared in the Shadowlands, the fates of many would be determined as the wicked blade transformed them into what they could never have imagined. With the explosion of this vicious sword, its small shards dispersed far and wide over the Shadowlands. As the shards were discovered, one by one, they craved chaos in the darkened hearts of those who unexpectedly found them. Now, its dormant evil lies in wait to be fully reborn. This was only the beginning of the Chaotic Order, the birth of the Genesis of Chaos.

The story of Daniel is one of the best known stories in all of scripture. It is one of triumph which speaks to the salvation of humanity. In this narrative, we experience how poetry plays a significant role in retelling this magnificent historical saga.

Alvinoria - K’Tara’s most powerful kingdom - begins to unravel. The enemy continues to hide behind its K’Taran agents, striking across the land and infiltrating religious, political, and military institutions to weaken the kingdom from within. The Black Guard’s early victory against the gnarlers provides some encouragement but this is tempered by the discovery that the creatures may not be what they seemed to be. Meanwhile, Prince Toras must find new ways to train his men against the Serpent, which is sure to strike again soon.

Smart, beautiful, and irresistible, Gwin Apollo has the best of intentions. Unfortunately, her affliction with IED - Intermittent Explosive Disorder, also makes her unpredictable and dangerous. Her pathological anger and rage manifest as chronic resentment, hostility, verbal and physical abuse, deceit, and sometimes even murder. A spouse whose partner is plagued by this disorder is often the one who pays the biggest price. In this somewhat dark thriller, Gwin cleverly tricks her husband Eddie into taking the blame for her offenses.

For more than 2,000 years, two ancient foes wage war, striving for supremacy, awaiting the coming of the Prophecy and the final battle. During a terrible famine, drought, and civil unrest, the Prophecy is prematurely pitched into motion when a venerable Ethiopian hermit leaves his cave. Humanitarian aid workers, Thomas and Sofia Arundell's lives are turned upside down when they discover their two youngest children and their godson are intimately enmeshed in the Prophecy.

Death magic creeps into the forest. There are rumors of the dead rising up from the ground. The brothers watched as Tierfi took flight, the former guardian and red dragon, hope still flickering in her heart. "No matter what the cost," she thought, "I must stop my brother, even it is means losing my life. I hope, for the sake of the others, the price will no prove too costly."

Before she was Lady Hel, queen of Helheim and goddess of the dead, she was just Hel, daughter of Loki and a giantess Angrboda. Oblivious to the pending war between the gods, Hel and her family are picnicking in the shadows of Asgard, when Odin and his soldiers arrive. To stop the All-Father's apocalyptic premonition from happening, he decides Loki's children must be destroyed, no matter the cost. Even if such action sparks a supernatural reckoning.

Lady Hel, the goddess of death, has never had luck or use for love. She's the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the undead. She doesn't need anyone until she crosses Odin, the All-father of the Norse gods, and is exiled, cursed to look for her reincarnated one true love who died long ago. Now stripped of her throne and most of her powers, will Lady Hel find love to remove the curse? Or, will she forever powerlessly suffer in turmoil, agony, and anguish? Only time will tell, as she tries to find her soul mate.

From all over the world, from every race and nationality, there are many different religions and beliefs. Hymns tell tales of myriad gods. Angry gods hurling fire and brimstone at the disbelievers, promising eternal damnation in hellish post-life realms. Others sing praises of ancient feet treading on freshly tilled earth, spreading happiness and love. Reverend Burdizzo has rounded up a congregation of voices to sing to you these new hymns. Come join him in his choir and sing these new songs of praise. They will put the fear of God into you.