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These stories wrestle with the experience of loss—of loved ones, of relationships, of a sense of self, of health—and forge a path to hope as characters fight their way forward. From bestsellers and SPFBO finalists to rising voices, 13 exceptionally talented authors explore the many facets of grief and healing through the lens of fantasy and sci-fi.

Damian was seduced by Rebecca for a hot one-night stand over at her place. Their hookup was hot and heavy, but when Rebecca's housemate came home and joined in, he turned the night around as well as Damian's life....

Dare to embrace your wild side as five of the brightest imaginations in black literature today - Michelle Cuttino, Shakir Rashaan, Anna Black, Jada Pearl, and N'Tyse - come together to weave an unforgettable exploration of female liberation and self-gratifying sexual healing. These risque tales of steamy passion bloom from illicit affairs, secret fetishes, romantic flings, and pure, unadulterated happenstance.

Daeson finds himself a prisoner in a tribal world where the law of survival rules. Gone is the hope of the promised homeworld given by the mighty Immortal, Ell Yon. Daeson must fight to restore a future to the Raylean people, but to succeed, he must overcome the marauders of cruel worlds, the tragedy of quantum peril, and the archenemy of the Sovereign Ell Yon, Lord Dracus. The odds are mounting against him. The relentless loyalty of his friend, Tig, sustains him as he rediscovers the power of the Protector. Can he lead the Rayleans to freedom once more?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective genius, Sherlock Holmes, came to NBC radio in 1930 starring Richard Gordon. By 1939, Basil Rathbone was heard as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson. The duo were simultaneously starring in a popular series of Sherlock Holmes features for Fox, and later for Universal. By the end of the feature run in the mid 1940s, Rathbone was eager to separate himself from the radio show to avoid being typecast. Tom Conway took over with Nigel Bruce continuing as Watson (in this pairing Nigel Bruce received top billing).

Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle. But once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave. One morning, after a perfectly ordinary party, Tana wakes up surrounded by corpses. The only other survivors are her exasperatingly endearing ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them by going straight to Coldtown's opulent heart.

Sixteen-year-old Leinad thought he was a common farmer's son, nothing more. He wondered why his father had trained him for years to master the sword, not exactly a tool of the trade for farmers. But one tragic event initiates a world of revelation. Only then does he begin to understand his calling, a calling no other man in the entire kingdom of Arrethtrae can fulfill - a calling given him by the King himself.

Are you holding yourself back from achieving your goals because of a lack of productivity? Do you feel you are capable of so much more but just don’t know how to get there? Are you disheartened or frustrated when watching others make it to the places they want, while you can’t seem to get organized, focused, or driven? If every day leaves you feeling exhausted and constantly in a rush with very little to show for your efforts at the end, there is a good chance that you are not being as productive as you could be.

Comprender las verdaderas razones de la procastinación puede ser un proceso difícil de alcanzar, pero de todas formas vale la pena el esfuerzo. No sólo le ayudará a ser más productivo, sino que también te permitirá darte cuenta de que tu comportamiento no es tan blanco o negro y que hay más de lo que se ve a simple vista. Se sabe que el 20% de la población mundial procastina, y el 64% de esas personas han admitido que la procastinación ha tenido efectos negativos muy duros o extremos en sus vidas y bienestar.

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I want him to unleash the beast within him. Because only then can I fly free.... I crave the darkness. The intimacy with him that would set my heart on fire. Dylan is afraid to let the monster out. His dark past has closed him off. I, too, have scars. But now, he has me wanting something...bad. Wrong. His deep, hypnotizing stare. Those strong arms that might crush me. He hates himself for the things he wants to do to me. But I need to feel free. To be taken in the most forbidden of fantasies. I always knew that I was obsessed. With him. With the monster that he could become.

In this thrilling collection of original stories, some of today’s hottest paranormal authors delight, thrill and captivate readers with otherworldly tales of magic and mischief.

Volume I of Saints and Feasts of the Catholic Calendar profiles the saints on the calendar of the Catholic Church from January through March, and includes reflections on the feast days of Lent and Holy Week as well. Each reflection provides a historically and spiritually rich snapshot of the great men and women whom the Church offers to her faithful for emulation and inspiration.

Sir Simeon Harvey has realized his lifelong ambition to build a BDSM resort on a private island off the Australian coast. At last Nox Oasis, with its grand apartments, exclusive membership, and very own kinky theme park, is opening its doors to guests for the first time. George and Faye have been especially invited by Sir Simeon himself to celebrate the official opening. Having lost the spark in their marriage, they hope to rediscover their one-time passion.

Slip into SUN STROKES for some salacious fun in the sun! Sweetmeats Press proudly presents FOUR sizzling novellas drenched in holiday lust. In THE CHALET, guests shed their inhibitions as quickly as their clothes. From the solo satisfaction of a new arrival to the lustful celebrations of new friends — no one can resist the salacious spell of THE CHALET.

Having fled his home in New York, and still hunted by the federal government, special forces veteran Byron is forced to intervene when he stumbles across unsettling events in a small Texas border town.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective genius, Sherlock Holmes, came to NBC radio in 1930 starring Richard Gordon. By 1939, Basil Rathbone was heard as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson. The duo was simultaneously starring in a popular series of Sherlock Holmes features for Fox, and later for Universal. By the end of the feature run in the mid 1940’s, Rathbone was eager to separate himself from the radio show to avoid being typecast, and even though the show’s sponsor (Petri Wines) offered him generous pay to continue, he decided to move on.

This step-by-step guide to self-fulfillment is a true self-help strategy and playbook. If you follow the steps laid out in the way described within, it will 100 percent change the content of your mind and, therefore, your perception of yourself and the world around you. By understanding how the mind is designed to work and using this knowledge to your advantage, you can consciously develop your mind to work for you, rather than against.

As the Knights of the Prince await His triumphant return, they are steadfast in their mission to take His story into the kingdom and recruit as many as are willing. But when a new and dangerous threat is revealed, their mission is jeopardized. Sir Kendrick and his young charge, the impetuous Sir Duncan, are sent on a mission to discover the identity and origin of a secretive new order known as the Conquistero Knights.

Ensign Stone's goals were to make his way in the Empire's navy, make his family proud of him, and make love to his fiancée. No matter which way he turned, someone was conspiring against him. Disgraced and humiliated, he is court-martialed, discharged, and abandoned. Accepting what he thinks is a lowly busy-work position on a beat up old family business space freighter travelling at the edge of human space, he hopes to earn back the trust and respect he lost.