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Laurel, Kentucky. The year is 2032. In this meticulously engineered city, where conformity reigns supreme, every citizen reaching the age of twenty-one receives a letter that outlines the trajectory of their life. These letters dictate assigned roles—careers, relationships, and aspirations—ensuring a future prioritizes stability over individuality. For most young residents, this marks the beginning of their adult lives, a moment to embrace the path before them. But for Nicole Ellison, it is a harbinger of something much darker.

What do you get when you mix magic & lawyers? More than you bargained for. Lani's family has magic. Her friends have magic. Even the plants in her community are magical. But Lani's powers never manifest, and she's tired of feeling like the odd one out. So she goes to law school and does her best to fit in with the non-magical world. Too bad her first client is a geeky vampire. And her second client is an evil sorcerer. And her smoking hot one night stand doesn't remember her name. If Lani survives her first week of work, she's gonna seriously consider a career change.

Five years ago, paranormal researcher Dr. Mia Lakatos was the sole survivor of an ill-conceived reality TV investigation of St. Damien’s Lutheran Church in Camden, New Jersey, a bloody encounter that destroyed her reputation and poisoned her life. Now, out of the blue, the government has asked for her help. A vicious Columbian drug czar will be attending a key underworld summit across the street from the famous haunted church. The FBI is planning a stakeout inside St. Damien’s, and they need Mia along for her expertise.

In the timeless dance between land and sea, the lighthouse stands as a beacon of guidance, guarding against the storm and lighting the way through the darkest nights. This anthology brings together a diverse collection of stories inspired by these steadfast sentinels of the shore. Whether bathed in the glow of a distant light or buffeted by fierce waves, these stories will carry you on a journey across windswept coasts and deep, mysterious seas, where every light offers a new beginning, and every storm hides a deeper truth.

After unexpectedly finding herself alone on a cruise, when her sister Stephanie cancels on her the morning of the trip. Dr. Samantha James takes the advice of her best friend Elly and she keeps her heart and mind open. Sammie was determined to have a good time. She soon finds herself in the company of John Phillips and his group of friends. Sammie and John start to spend almost every moment together. But soon tragedy will strike, when the Ship is struck by a rouge wave, Sammie and John must fight to get the people they care about off the ship before it sinks.