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Rilari: Book Four of New Blood

The future of Mankind relies on the Guardian of Maarihk. Can he and the Knights of Ril resist forces bent on destroying Mankind's last hope?In the absence of the Guardian of Maarihk, the Usurper’s venom has extended beyond the Gulf of Braag, seeding unrest and hatred for all things Maarihkish. Natharr and the Knights of Ril must overcome malice and the ramifications of Ellis the Elder’s boundless past that even Sight cannot reveal. The Rilari stand alone in a world in turmoil as they discover the tremendous reach of the Usurper’s vizier. Even the endowments of the Daemons of Order a...
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Demon Seed: Book Three of New Blood

The future of Mankind relies on the Guardian of Maarihk. Can an ancient force, lost aeons past, overcome fate?Despite growing power of the forces of chaos, there is a glimmer of hope as Natharr realizes that there are also forces of order in play. It is made plain when he and his comrades escape the faceless realm and Natharr’s Sight is released. It reveals just how strongly the world needs the Guardian of Maarihk and the return of the legendary Knights of Ril to the land where Mankind was created. Racing for home unwittingly leads to unearthing an ancient force created by the Olde Gods...
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Order of Light: Book Two of New Blood

The future of Mankind relies on the Guardian of Maarihk. Can a mysterious Order help him repair the damage of choosing happiness over duty?Despite the Guardian of Maarihk being condemned as anathema, and his very existence relegated to legend, Natharr resumes his ancient responsibilities as Mankind's protector. He joins with a mysterious Firstborn companion, Ellis the Elder, to journey into the snowy reaches of Biraald, where his Sight promises he will find those who secretly adhere to the ways of the Olde Gods.Although Biraaldi bloodlines show their Firstborn heritage more clearly than e...
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Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood

The future of Mankind relies on the Guardian of Maarihk.Will his Sight be true? Or will his impure Firstblood prove the ruin of us all?Natharr is Guardian of Maarihk, one of a long line of protectors dating back to the Firstborn Age, before the Aa Conquest. Natharr's is an ancient role, rooted in his Firstblood, giving him Sight to see what is yet to be. He adheres to his sacred duties even in the centuries since the Firstborn were forced to the brink of extinction by the Aa.Natharr still stands guard over all men, Aa or Firstborn, Seeing what will come to pass, deciding what is unavoidable an...
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Todo es personal

Todo es personal. 1ª edición. 2026. 180 páginas. ISBN 9798244089844.¿Panfleto poético o poesía panfletaria? ¿Cómo definir este libro?En el primer poema del libro, el autor ya define cómo será esta obra:En este libro las ideas saldrán / Como por arte de magia /Con mucha rebeldía / Bastante ironía / Una buena dosis de revancha / Y unos cuantos escupitajos que / Alguna vez /Tenía que haberlos lanzado / En vez de quedarme quieto / Educado / Muriéndome de rabia / Sonriendo con falsa elegancia...Los 33 poemas de este libro abordan los conflictos del ser humano: desde el amor y la amis...
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Todo es personal

Todo es personal. 1ª edición. 2026. 180 páginas. ISBN 9798244089844.Independently published. Impreso en EE.UU.¿Panfleto poético o poesía panfletaria? ¿Cómo definir este libro?En el primer poema del libro, el autor ya define cómo será esta obra:En este libro las ideas saldrán / Como por arte de magia /Con mucha rebeldía / Bastante ironía / Una buena dosis de revancha / Y unos cuantos escupitajos que / Alguna vez /Tenía que haberlos lanzado / En vez de quedarme quieto / Educado / Muriéndome de rabia / Sonriendo con falsa elegancia...Los 33 poemas de este libro abordan los conflict...
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Jen's Journeys - A Triple Treat

As a widow, Jen feels that something more is missing than just her husband being gone. She knows her life needs a restart. Grabbing a camera, her husband gave her, and buying an RV, Jen is going to try to see if she can change her life. She decides visiting America's National Parks is a great place to start. What Jen didn't expect was to be caught up in a murder mystery, then later find out she was a part of it. Jen has been on three separate journeys, and now readers can grab the stand-alone books in one collection. The triple threat is waiting for readers to jump in. Join Jen on a journey or...
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Heart Wars

Announcing Heart Wars as a Finalist for the Global Book Award!★★★★★ A deeply personal story told brilliantly!____________Benedict is living the dream of a happy family in the midst of a full-blown war.With his loving wife and lively kids by his side, every day becomes a memory. Suddenly, his world comes crashing down when his wife, Chelsea, dies at the detestable Colour bridge alongside his good friend Manny. He is thrown into an abyss of mourning and doubt until Jeanette shows up in their lives.Would Benedict be able to pick up the pieces of his life and move on?Would he be able to ...
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Love Across the Miles: Long-Distance Relationship

When Tony accepts a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity overseas, he believes love will be strong enough to survive the distance. Mary, rooted in her hometown and her own dreams, promises to wait—but neither of them is prepared for how silence can echo louder than words.Separated by time zones, missed calls, and the slow erosion of certainty, Love Across the Miles follows Tony and Mary as they learn what it truly means to choose each other every day. Through handwritten letters, late-night video calls, jealousy, growth, and moments of doubt, their relationship is tested in ways proximity neve...
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When the City Remembers Us III (When the City Learns Our Names Book 3)

They chose each other.That was only the beginning.Back in New York, Lena Hart and Noah Cole face a different kind of challenge—not distance, but permanence. Careers rise. Expectations harden. And the love that once survived oceans must now survive everyday life.As ambition pulls in opposite directions and old fears resurface, Lena and Noah discover a difficult truth: staying is harder than leaving.When the City Remembers Us is a deeply emotional conclusion to a modern romance trilogy about choosing love again and again—without losing yourself in the process.For readers who believe love isn...
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Unbroken: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Reclaiming Me

This book is for anyone who has ever questioned their own reality, struggled to name what happened to them, or wondered if healing was truly possible.In this raw and courageous memoir, Tina Paone traces her journey through childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect, and the enduring impact of narcissistic control that followed her into a damaging marriage. When she finally found the strength to leave, co-parenting unveiled yet another layer of abuse. With clarity, compassion, and unflinching honesty, she reveals how trauma reshapes identity, relationships, and self-worth.Unbroken is about remem...
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Animalistic Behavior (Jens Journeys 3)

Jen is headed to another Park in her journeys. This time, she is taking her two grandsons with her. The trio finds themselves in the park with a serial killer on the loose. The bodies are piling up, and Jen needs to keep her grandsons safe. Jen is fighting the urge to pack up and go home, where things are safe. She promised her grandsons an adventure, and Jen is going to see this one to the end.

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A Time Of Thorns and Roses (Jen's Journeys 2)

Jen's journey continues as she heads for another National Park.  Although she found murder and mystery in her first journey, Jen wants to try again. Heading to a National Park, Jen is going to find that the beauty of the place, like a rose, also has some thorns. When she takes a picture of something someone wants hidden, she is in a race to survive. At the same time, she is exploring a new romance.

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Perspectives (Jen's Journeys Book One)

After Jen becomes a widow, she feels something is missing in her life. Jen buys an RV, grabs a camera, and heads out for adventure. She is headed to a National Park hoping to see the beauty of America. What she finds is mystery, a dead body, and a lot of mayhem.

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Of Jeebies and Journeys

If you have never seen a Jeebie, you are lucky. The Jeebies are vicious beings that steal something very special and personal. When Jed's wife passes away, the evil spirits take something precious from her. Jed will have to cross through the veil and try to find a way to give his Ellie girl back what the Jeebies stole. If there is even a way to do that.

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Into The Doorways

A parallel world is in big trouble. Their planet won't last long. They need to find a new home. As they travel through the doorways, which are wormholes, a small group will find beauty, horror, and many different worlds. Will any of them be compatible and also willing to allow the people of Terene to come through the doorways and live in the new world?

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Indiscernible

Mia and Jade knew the house that was up for sale was haunted. Most people had heard the rumors. But the two can't ignore the low rice. When they settle into the place, there are strange things, but it is hard to tell whether they are real or not. Things from the past resurface in psychological suspense.

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HYpnagogia

Hypnagogia: the transitional state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleep,
The short stories in this book take a look at what is real and what is false when a mind lands in that strange place you find yourself in while falling into sleep. Could the dreamlike happenings be reality?

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House of Lies

Ray Larsen needs a job. The factory that employed most of the town has closed its doors. Luckily, a job that comes with an apartment and even meals. He can't believe the opportunity. That is, until strange things begin happening. Has Ray recognized the horror and danger too late to escape?

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The Black Manor IV : The City Without Corners

Black Manor no longer rests on earth.It stands by choice.After the foundation vanished, Mara believed the anomaly had been contained. The hollow was quiet. The freestanding door had faded. The house obeyed its boundaries.Then the city began to change.Buildings shift overnight.Rooms appear where blueprints say nothing exists.Intersections lose their angles.Doors open into places that have never been built.What once lived beneath the manor is no longer local.The origin that tested one house is now pressing against an entire city.As architecture across the skyline begins to forget why it was draw...
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THE BLACK MANOR III: Every house has a foundation. This one has a secret

Black Manor no longer judges.It no longer hunts.It no longer decides who stays.But something beneath it still remembers how.After Elias broke the rules that defined the house, the manor changed. The mirror no longer shows guilt. The walls no longer close without consent. Guests can leave.Almost.Because beneath the scarred stone and red-veined walls, there is a hollow older than the manor itself — a space the house was built to contain.When a door appears in the lowest foundation — a door that was never carved, never sealed, never chosen — Elias realizes the truth:Black Manor was never th...
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The Black Manor II: THE KEEPER WHO STAYED

The house remembers.The keeper watches.And this time, the keeper wants out.Elias Crowe stayed behind to balance a debt he could never repay. As the new keeper of Black Manor, he ensures the house continues its grim work—inviting the guilty, forcing confessions, collecting memory and blood.But something is wrong.The rooms are changing.Guests are surviving longer than they should.And one night, a visitor leaves without paying at all.As the manor fractures, Elias uncovers the truth buried beneath its walls: Black Manor was never meant to be eternal. It survives only as long as its keeper believ...
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THE BLACK MANOR: Some Doors Are Sealed for a Reason

Black Manor does not forgive. It collects.

When Elias Crowe receives a mysterious invitation, he is drawn to a forgotten estate hidden deep within the forest. Inside, five strangers wait—each bound by a secret they thought was buried forever.

As the house awakens, rooms reshape themselves into nightmares made of guilt, memory, and blood. One by one, the guests are forced to confront the truth they ran from.

Only one can leave.

And only if the house allows it.

A chilling psychological horror thriller perfect for fans of haunted houses, dark secrets, and slow-burn dread.

 


 

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When the City Learns Our Names II: Still Here

Love didn’t save Lena Hart and Noah Cole.It exposed them.Months after choosing each other, Lena and Noah are no longer falling—they are standing inside the reality of love: compromise, fear, and the quiet terror of being fully seen. Their relationship survives on late nights, shared silence, and the fragile belief that what they have is strong enough.But New York doesn’t pause for love.Lena’s career accelerates when she’s offered a once-in-a-lifetime project—one that would take her out of the city and into a future she once dreamed of. Noah, meanwhile, is pulled into the spotlight ...
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THE LAST TENANT II: The Knock Didn’t End… It Learned How to Follow You

Daniel walked away from the building.He made it out.He chose not to finish.He survived.But survival was never the point.Now the rules are gone.No more walls.No more floors.No more limits.The thing that once lived inside the building has changed.It no longer waits behind doors.It doesn’t need hallways.It doesn’t need a place at all.Because now—it lives inside people.Strangers begin hearing knocks that no one else hears.Reflections hesitate before moving.Voices repeat conversations that haven’t happened yet.And Daniel realizes the truth too late:He didn’t escape the building.He became ...
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Native Strength: Cultural Paths to Healing, Hope, and Resilience

Native American communities carry deep strength and deep wounds shaped by generations of trauma, loss, and resilience.Native Strength: Cultural Paths to Healing, Hope, and Resilience is a culturally grounded guide created to support Native American and Indigenous individuals, families, and communities navigating trauma, substance use, violence, and suicide.This is not a one-size-fits-all approach to healing.It is a guide that honors culture, identity, and the connection between mind, body, spirit, and community.Rooted in cultural wisdom and real-life experience, this book explores: The im...
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Still Here: Living, Surviving, and Finding Meaning While in Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain means living in a body that does not give you breaks.It means waking up already exhausted, measuring life in tolerable moments, and carrying suffering that others cannot see.Still Here is not a book about fixing pain.It is a book about surviving it.Written for those living with relentless, life-altering pain, this compassionate guide speaks to the exhaustion, grief, isolation, and quiet endurance that come with daily suffering.With clarity and care, Lori Caputo-Hartford explores how chronic pain affects the nervous system, identity, relationships, and the will to keep ...
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Grounded: Practical Tools to Understand, Regulate, and Reduce Anxiety

You don’t need to think your way out of anxiety.You need to regulate your way through it.Grounded is a practical, step-by-step guide for anyone who feels stuck in anxiety, panic, or constant nervous system overwhelm.If you’ve tried traditional advice, positive thinking, reassurance, or “just calm down” and it hasn’t worked, this book explains why.Anxiety isn’t a failure.It’s a nervous system response.Inside, you’ll learn how to: Understand anxiety as a biological survival system Regulate your body when panic or overwhelm hits Stop fighting anxious thoughts and re...
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Holding On: A Self-Help Guide For Healing Through Suicidal Thoughts

When everything feels like too much…This is where you start.Holding On is a practical, step-by-step survival guide for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts, emotional overwhelm, or the feeling that they can’t keep going.This is not a book you read later.This is a book you use in the moment.Inside, you’ll find: What suicidal thoughts actually mean and why they happen Grounding tools to help you get through intense moments Simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and emotional flooding A personal “Holding On Toolkit” for crisis situations Step-by-step safety p...
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Behind the Smile: Understanding Suicide Before It's Too Late

You don’t always see it coming.Sometimes the deepest pain is hidden behind a smile.Behind the Smile is a deeply personal and unflinching look at suicide, told through the eyes of a mother who lost her son and refuses to let his story end in silence.Blending lived experience with research, real warning signs, and practical guidance, this book exposes what so many miss until it’s too late.This book helps you understand: The warning signs people often hide Why do those struggling not ask for help The real impact suicide has on families and communities How stigma keeps peop...
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Between the Charts and the Chaos: Mental Survival, Burnout Recovery, and Emotional Resilience for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Healthcare professionals spend their careers caring for others.But no one teaches you how to carry what comes with it.Long days.Constant decision-making.Patient expectations.Charting.Pressure that doesn’t turn off when the shift ends.For nurse practitioners and physician assistants, the weight is real and often invisible.Between the Charts and the Chaos is a practical, experience-driven guide to understanding and managing the emotional and mental demands of modern clinical practice.This is not a theory.This is what actually happens in exam rooms, behind charts, and after the day ends.Inside,...
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Luna and the Rainbow Garden

Luna is a curious little fox who discovers a magical garden hidden behind a sparkling waterfall. Every plant in this garden grows in a different color of the rainbow and has a unique, magical ability. With the help of her new friends—Bumble the wise bee, Tilly the talking tulip, and Finn the playful frog—Luna learns important lessons about kindness, courage, and embracing differences.

A story full of adventure, friendship, and color, Luna and the Rainbow Garden inspires children to explore their world, celebrate diversity, and care for nature.

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Shadows of Deceit

In the heart of a sprawling metropolis, where secrets whisper through the neon-lit streets, Detective Alex Mercer is thrust into a web of conspiracy and deception that threatens to unravel not only the city but also his sanity. When a series of seemingly unrelated murders link back to a clandestine organization known only as "The Black Veil," Mercer finds himself on a relentless pursuit to expose the truth. As he delves deeper into the shadows, he discovers a dark world where alliances are fragile, and the line between hunter and prey blurs. In a race against time, Mercer must navigate a treac...
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When the City Learns Our Names: A Modern Romance Novel

Lena Hart stopped believing in forever the night her engagement fell apart under the city lights of New York.Three years later, she’s back—older, guarded, and determined to rebuild her life on her own terms. Armed with a fresh start and a job at a prestigious architectural firm, Lena promises herself one thing: no more love, no more heartbreak.Then she meets Noah Cole.Noah is a street photographer with a quiet smile and eyes that see too much. He captures moments most people overlook—grief, joy, longing—because he’s lived all three. After losing someone he loved, Noah chose a life wi...
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Swipe Right for Trouble: A Love Story That Was Never in the Algorithm

Emma Clarke has three rules:Never date coworkers.Never fall for “potential.”Never, ever trust a dating app match with perfect lighting.So when she accidentally swipes right on Noah Bennett—a charming, sarcastic stranger with suspiciously good photos—she expects nothing more than one awkward drink and a story to laugh about later.Instead, she gets:A fake relationship proposalA family wedding she somehow agreed to attendAnd a man who’s either completely wrong for her… or exactly what she didn’t know she neededNoah has his own rules—mostly about avoiding commitment—but Emma cras...
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THE LAST TENANT: Every building has secrets. This one keeps them alive

When Daniel Voss moves into Apartment 6B, he’s not looking for trouble—just a quiet place to disappear.The building seems perfect. Too perfect.No neighbors. No noise. No questions.But at night… something walks the halls.Doors open when they shouldn’t. Footsteps echo from empty floors. And the elevator? It only goes up—never down—after midnight.Then Daniel finds the first note, slipped under his door:“You’re the last one. Don’t let it know you’re still alive.”As reality begins to fracture, Daniel uncovers the building’s horrifying truth: no one who enters ever leaves.And...
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Crossing Hearts

Some love stories begin with a glance.Others begin with a message sent across the world.When Li, a young woman from the beautiful city near West Lake, meets Chak—who grew up in Hong Kong and now lives quietly in Europe—neither expects their lives to change forever. What begins as a simple conversation soon grows into a powerful connection across continents. But distance, culture, and tradition may test their love in ways they never imagined. Crossing Hearts is a heartfelt romance about destiny, trust, and two people discovering that true love sometimes must travel the longest journey of al...
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Echo: Finding Your Voice: Tools for Big Feelings, Hard Days, and Finding Support

Growing up can feel like everything is happening all at once.School pressure.Friendships.Family stress.Social media.Big emotions that don’t always make sense.And sometimes… it just feels overwhelming.Echo: A Guide to Understanding Your Emotions, Building Resilience, and Finding Support is a clear, supportive mental wellness guide designed specifically for pre-teens and teens navigating real-life challenges.This book helps you understand what you’re feeling, why it’s happening, and what to do when things start to feel like too much.Inside, you’ll learn how to: Understand and name...
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Calm, Support, and Strength: A Parent’s Guide to Autism, Regulation, and Real-Life Challenges

When your child is struggling, it can feel like nothing makes sense.You’ve tried:explainingcorrectingencouragingstaying patient…and still, the same challenges keep happening.Meltdowns.Shutdowns.Confusion.Overwhelm.And underneath it all, one question:“What am I missing?”This book gives you that answer.Calm, Support, and Strength helps you understand what is really happening beneath your child’s behavior and how to respond in a way that actually works.Because this is not about “fixing” a child.It’s about understanding them.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Recognize the difference be...
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Lala: laisse-moi entrer

Maëlle pensait avoir touché le fond. Elle se trompait.Une fois de plus, au lycée, les moqueries, les brimades et les insultes ont lacéré son cœur déjà en miettes. Brisée, elle s'enferme dans sa chambre, espérant étouffer la douleur qui lui ronge l'âme. En quête d'un semblant de réconfort, elle se perd sur internet, lisant les témoignages d'autres victimes… jusqu'à tomber sur un site obscur, dédié à la magie noire.Parmi les annonces étranges, une seule semble la fixer, comme si elle l'hypnotisait :Lala exauce tous vos vœux.Hésitante, terrifiée, mais désespérée, Maël...
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