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I accidentally summoned a tentacle monster in the middle of the night. He wants to show me why eight arms are better than two. I said yes, and now I have a tentacle monster in my bed who knows exactly how to make me scream.

If everyone is looking to secure a relationship with their perceived best option, then the perception of value must be at the heart of human coupling. In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Orion Taraban sets forth his economic model of relationships and exposes the often uncomfortable laws that govern the sexual marketplace. After listening to "The Value of Others," you'll never look at relationships the same way again.

On the evening of July 27th, 1890, Vincent van Gogh, aiming for his heart, shot himself with a revolver. He missed. Today, Vincent van Gogh is considered one of history's most brilliant artists, revered by millions the world over. However, he sold only one painting in his lifetime, spent years in insane asylums, and died penniless in a garret. Haunted by his failures, riddled with addiction, and debilitated by mental illness, van Gogh eventually took his own life.

The headless horseman was hunting for his next victim. Well, he found one. Me… Halloween night is not the time to be out alone. I knew that. But I could either stay with my abusive, soon-to-be-ex fiancé or take my chances with the monster who haunts the roads. I chose the monster. He could’ve taken my head on the spot. I… distracted him. Headless Jack was so pleased with my efforts that he made me a sexy proposal. If I stayed with him and satisfied his every dark desire, come morning, I’d leave with my head and his hidden treasure. I could have said no. Maybe I should have. I didn’t.

When my boyfriend suggested a romantic camping trip, I was game. Then I found out he’d dragged me into the woods to tell me about the friends-with-benefits arrangement he had with Bigfoot. And that he wanted me to…participate.

Marshall "Jumper" Sager is the Secretary of the Via Daemonia Motorcycle Club. Life is a daily struggle for Jumper. After a horrible explosion that killed four of his Navy SEAL teammates and brothers, Jumper suffers from a severe case of PTSD. He knows he should stay away from Jasmine Sharpe, the town’s curvy veterinarian, but she's a temptation he can't seem to resist.

I summoned a water monster who says we’re soul mates. I know… it’s a lot to swallow… To say I’m having a bad day is an understatement. First, my scumbag ex turned me into an unwitting porn star. Then, when I confiscated his recording equipment, he doxed me. That’s when perverts started showing up at my house. But they weren’t the only ones. Lir, ruler of an ancient sea kingdom, came to me as an intense, sexy wall of water with slightly murderous tendencies, and he quickly proved he’d protect me by any means necessary. And all he wanted in return was for me to be his. Forever. In Atlantis.

I thought my fiancé was a good guy. Not the greatest in the sack, but decent marriage material. Too bad it took finding him in a compromising position—with his mother—to figure out how wrong I’d been. When they told me they’d kill me if I ran away, I believed them. I didn’t, however, believe them when they said the magical Ash tree in the woods would eat me alive. Wrong again. Lucky for me, Ash didn’t kill me. Turns out he likes my stories. And my, um, sap. So, I’m sure I can convince him to let me go once he’s been properly…satiated.

Terrance “Bear” Collins is the Road Captain of the Via Daemonia Motorcycle Club. He’s always had a laidback, jovial outlook on life. He loves his club, his family, his niece and nephew, and his hometown of Mount Grove, PA. Lately he’s been feeling restless—ever since a one-night stand snuck away from him. Bear’s been having trouble getting the little blonde spitfire out of his head. An unexpected event lands Bear in the emergency room.

A useful introduction to one of the most neglected opportunities in contemporary investing is available in Container Asset Investing Explained: A Practical Guide to Building Passive Income Through Global Shipping Container Ownership and Logistics Models. Every day, shipping containers transport commodities across highways, railroads, and oceans, making them indispensable to international trade. Beyond their use in transportation, they have developed into assets that generate revenue through partnerships in logistics and leasing.

Selene "Angel" Matthews and Vasileios "Cage" Georgiou are members of the Via Daemonia Motorcycle Club. Through sheer grit and determination, Angel clawed her way up through the Army as a top-rated sniper. After serving on the front lines of numerous deployments, she finally found her place and some peace with the Via Daemonia MC. Now, as the owner of a tattoo shop and the proud mother of her beautiful daughter, Bree, Angel once again has brothers who respect her, watch her back, and give her the support she always craved.

This is a compelling tract for our times (manifesto) addressed to evangelicals around the English-speaking world from the general director of the Evangelical Alliance. This umbrella group represents evangelical Christians in the United Kingdom and is part of the larger World Evangelical Alliance...

There are days when tomorrow becomes unusually loud. Plans multiply. Possibilities expand. And the present moment slowly becomes crowded. In this gentle visit to the Orion Library, Kai finds himself carrying far too many tomorrows at once — until Cuddle Monster introduces a surprisingly simple way of thinking about the future. What begins as a conversation on a quiet hillside slowly becomes a reflection on time, attention, and the surprising relief of letting tomorrow remain where it belongs.

José "Bulldog" Santiago is the Sergeant at Arms of the Via Daemonia Motorcycle Club. Once, he thought he had his life all figured out. He had his girl and life was good—until it wasn’t. His girl moved away, his mom was diagnosed with cancer, and his dad abandoned them when they needed him the most. At 18, Bulldog’s life imploded. Throughout it all, he never forgot her, his girl who got away.

Aerilyn wasn't expecting much from an already lousy night. What seemed to be a routine meetup with a John at a rundown motel turned into a roller-coaster of mortal danger. She is introduced to a world of organized crime, riding shot-gun with the deadliest person she has ever encountered. The...

I’m 99% sure that the boogie man is stalking me at night. Most mornings I wake up to find my bedroom covered in claw marks. He's even started stealing my underwear. The only thing keeping me safe from his malice is my enchanted locket. Nobody believes he exists—not even my coven, who think I’m crazy. When the other witches threaten to bind my magic, I set up a hidden camera. It turns out that he’s stunningly beautiful with intricate tattoos and black wings. He tries to reach me in my sleep, but my locket keeps him away.

Catherine Rose, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy British governor, has always felt suffocated by her role in high society. One night, a daring escape lands her on the deck of a notorious pirate ship, captained by none other than the infamous William Blackthorne. Known as the "Sea's Shadow," William is feared by men and desired by women—a mysterious, commanding figure with a past full of secrets. William takes Catherine captive, intending to ransom her, but soon finds himself drawn to her spirit and fiery nature.

The Mile-High City has its troubles. Fortunately it also has a troubleshooter, Riley Connors, who is more than what she seems: law student, waitress, and flirt. Because Riley has a past and connections that enable her to protect the people around her. She's a nemesis to many.

Meet Agent Blake. He's not the first Jasper Blake to work for Argus, or even the second.... He's the twenty-third Agent Blake, and he's determined to outlast his predecessors in a job where his employers are more dangerous than his enemies. He's on a mission to save the world, or end it (he's not sure which), while he simultaneously re-examines the life choices that led to his present predicament. 

Riley Connors has some serious woman problems. The love of her life, Ali Garcia, won't give her the time of day, but plenty of others want a piece of her. Riley's stream of one night stands doesn't get her any closer to Ali, but does get the attention of a dangerous old flame who brings the past crashing back. While trying to make time to focus on her second year of law school, she and Charlie race to stop whoever is checking names off of a hit list, as the victims get closer to home.