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Tesni Anderson built a dungeon where people could survive. That was the easy part. Now she has a growing village, a potioneer who thinks rules are optional, a blacksmith who’s one good day away from crying over his forge, and a goblin advisor who has started using phrases like “infrastructure strain” with increasing concern. And everyone is depending on her. What started as a single safe dungeon has turned into something much bigger. Adventurers are staying. Merchants are investing. A tavern is serving drinks late into the night. And every new floor Tesni builds brings in more essence…

One year sober. One year stronger. One year closer to the edge. Miles Bennet’s recovery was supposed to be his ticket back to his children. Instead, his ex-wife has used it as a weapon, twisting his progress into a new kind of torment. When a soul-crushing setback sends Miles spiraling toward a bar and a double whiskey, he has one choice left: drown in his past or reach for the man who holds his tether.

Blink is a collection of poems exploring the relationship between time, language and emotion. In one breath, we describe aeons of complex existence; in another, we delve into the richness of our most private thoughts and feelings. In a life which seems limited by the constant ticking of time, is...

For five years, Ava and Cole have worked side-by-side—without ever being in the same room. Their relationship lives in chat windows, late-night calls, shared jokes, and quiet moments neither of them admits mean more than they should. It’s easy to keep feelings in check when there’s always a screen to hide behind. Until there isn’t. When real life finally pulls them into the same space, everything they’ve carefully avoided comes into focus. The chemistry they brushed off as harmless suddenly feels undeniable. Lines blur. Boundaries crack.

Miles Bennet has spent years being told he wasn’t enough. Now, he’s ready to belong to someone who sees his worth —even when he can't see it himself. Darren Quinn is everything Miles needs: commandingly steady, unshakably certain and resolutely protective. His quiet strength and tender control ignites a passion in Miles that turns surrender into deep devotion. As their relationship evolves from from the sanctuary of the club to the reality of home, Miles discovers not just pleasure, but a love that heals his past wounds and empowers him to embrace his true self.

The Traveler’s Guide to Life is a captivating memoir that blends the thrill of global exploration with the deeper search for freedom, resilience, and self-discovery. Through vivid storytelling, Zhara York takes listeners across more than forty countries — from rooftop cafés in Madrid and hidden souks in Morocco to the sunlit vineyards of Tuscany and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

When Bethany Moore inherits her grandmother Margaret’s century-old Vermont home, she expects dust and memories—not a box of unsent love letters tucked away in the attic. Each letter, written with aching tenderness, is addressed to a man named Thomas Hughes—a name Bethany has never heard. As she begins to unravel the mystery behind Margaret’s hidden romance, she crosses paths with Jason Hughes, Thomas’s grandson, a quiet archivist with a passion for history and a heart still healing.

A betrayal shattered her faith. Now trusting again could cost her life. In an idyllic village nestled in the English countryside, photographer Georgia Brooks is desperate to begin a new chapter in her life. Bramble Cottage was supposed to give her space to heal and hope again after suffering betrayal and rejection by the only man she ever loved. This was Georgia’s chance to rekindle her faith and reconnect with her sisters in a place that held sweet childhood memories—not expose herself to the ugly underbelly of the art world and put her family in danger.

The Council’s word is law. Skye has never been good at following orders. On the planet Asphoros, freedom is a forgotten myth and rebellion is treason. Skye has survived under the Council’s watchful eye until an encrypted message from her missing mother changes everything. Hunted through the city of Elyndra, Skye unites a band of rebels: Eliana, the beast whisperer, Luca, the rebel leader, Orin, an ex-con, and Finn, a Council heir torn between duty and defiance. They risk everything to find the lost magical school of Astrian, which holds the last hope of freedom.

The Traveler’s Guide to Love is a reflective memoir that explores love beyond romance — focusing on self-worth, emotional awareness, and alignment. Through personal experiences and transformative moments, Zhara York reframes dating, relationships, and connection as opportunities for self-discovery rather than validation. This second installment in The Traveler’s Guide series invites listeners to shift from chasing love to choosing alignment, teaching that the most important relationship we build is the one with ourselves.

On a warm spring day in April 1734, a fire raged through Montreal’s merchant quarters. When the flames finally died, 46 buildings – including the Hôtel-Dieu convent and hospital – had been destroyed. Within hours, rumors ran rampant that Marie-Joseph Angélique, an enslaved Black woman fighting for her freedom, had started the fire with her white lover, Claude Thibault. Less than 24 hours later, Angelique was sitting in a prison cell. Her lover was nowhere to be found. More than 20 witnesses appeared before the judge, all claiming Angélique was the arsonist. But no one saw her set the fire.