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HERCULES IS BACK. AND YOU'RE BOUND TO LOVE HER. In this hotly anticipated follow-up to Jasmine Mas’s BLOOD OF HERCULES, the stakes are higher and the villains darker than ever… Every hero has their monsters. And Alexis is bound to hers: tied eternally, irrevocably to the Underworld’s dark...

Alexis Hert isn’t a hero, and she certainly isn’t a god. All she’s ever been is a survivor. But the Fates disagree. When a blood test leads to her admittance at the Spartan War Academy, she’ll have to do more than merely survive. Alexis will have to claim her birthright: immortality. But immortality is a privilege, one earned in the crucible of the academy, where the heroes are villains and classrooms battlegrounds. 

Cedric The Brown is a wizard with a dark past. In an effort to make amends, he hides in plain sight among the residents of a space station he once nearly destroyed. Cut adrift by a bankrupt megacorp, the mobile mining station sets off to uncharted space in a desperate attempt to scrape by.

“A comprehensive road map for parents who want to raise securely attached, emotionally healthy children. A parenting must-read.” —Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions ______ Learn how to create a lifetime of connection, trust, and open communication with your...

The #1 rated podcast on Inner Child Healing 💜 Join award-winning therapist & healing coach Gloria Zhang, who shares weekly tips & tools to go from toxic to healthy relationships, heal childhood trauma, and manifest an abundant life! Grab your tissues and dance shoes as you explore a heartwarming (and sometimes laugh-out-loud hilarious) healing journey.

In our technology-saturated, social-media-connected world, why are so many people feeling disconnected? Behind the false security and pseudo connections of our screens, we’ve lost the ability to engage in healthy, meaningful, real-life interactions. But we were made for connection—and there is a skill set that can help you own your impact, strengthen your relationships, and make every interaction count.

He stands in the shadows. Watching them. DI Sara Ramsey's life is about to change forever. Recently moved to the area and in charge of a new team, she's tasked with finding a serial killer terrorising a rural community. Crimes as heinous as this rarely happen in picturesque rural idylls. The community is living in fear, desperate for Sara to keep them safe. When the killer changes his MO and abducts a vulnerable resident, Sara realises she is in a race against time to prevent the killer from claiming yet another victim.

Break the cycle of anxious thinking and rumination that are at the root of insomnia. In this much-needed guide, a trained mindfulness expert teams up with a behavioral sleep specialist to present evidence-based meditations in an innovative four-week protocol clinically demonstrated to address the emotional stresses and anxieties that lie at the root of sleep issues. Following this guide, listeners will learn to unwind their mind, relax their body, feel less tense, and finally get the sleep they need.

The first meditators in history were the shamans whose practices for contemplation and connecting with the divine are echoed in virtually every spiritual tradition today. On Shamanic Meditations, Sandra Ingerman invites you to return to the source of human spirituality—and experience for...

Not all beginnings arrive with noise. Some appear quietly. A change in light. A gentle sunrise. A small sense that something new has begun. In this peaceful visit to the Orion Library, Kai watches the morning slowly unfold across the clearing beside the cabin. What begins as a quiet sunrise becomes a reflection on how new chapters in life often begin softly, long before we recognize them. The Morning That Arrived Quietly is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Some things travel lightly. A drifting feather. A quiet breeze. A moment of trust that allows the journey to continue. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai watches a feather carried across the hillside by the wind. What begins as a small moment of curiosity slowly becomes a reflection on letting go and trusting the movement of life. The Feather That Carried the Wind is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Some things in life move quickly. Others remain steady for a very long time. And sometimes the quiet strength of stillness can teach us more than constant motion. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai notices a distant mountain that has remained unchanged through many seasons. What begins as a simple observation slowly becomes a reflection on patience and the quiet power of steady presence. The Mountain That Didn’t Move is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Warmth has a way of spreading. A small fire lights the night. A simple kindness brightens a moment. And suddenly the space around us feels different. In this peaceful visit to the Orion Library, Kai sits beside a small evening fire with Cuddle Monster and Aiko. What begins as a quiet night slowly becomes a reflection on generosity and the natural way kindness travels. The Fire That Shared Its Warmth is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Perspective changes everything. The same scene can appear different depending on where we stand. Sometimes all that is required is a small shift in view. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai discovers a window that reveals two different worlds depending on which side he observes. What begins as a simple moment becomes a reflection on understanding and perspective. The Window That Looked Both Ways is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Some words are spoken aloud. Others remain quietly written and folded away. Yet even unspoken words can carry meaning. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai discovers an old letter he once wrote but never sent. What begins as a quiet memory slowly becomes a reflection on forgiveness, understanding, and the healing that sometimes begins within ourselves. The Letter That Was Never Sent is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library.

Water moves in quiet ways. Sometimes quickly. Sometimes slowly. But always with a direction of its own. In this peaceful visit to the Orion Library, Kai watches a small boat drifting gently along the river. What begins as a simple observation slowly becomes a reflection on trust, patience, and the quiet art of allowing life to move forward without constant control. The Boat That Trusted the Current is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles—Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library, a collection of thoughtful tales designed to be shared at the end of the day.

Different Paths, Different Strengths Freedom from unnecessary suffering is the goal of both Buddhism and modern psychotherapy, yet each approaches this intention from a very different perspective. "Buddhist practice helps us awaken to a well-being that is independent of our circumstances,"...

Jen Reed longs to reconnect with her estranged father. Given the opportunity to work together on an archeological dig, the young scientist excitedly packs her bags for the isolated Arctic tundra. But she starts to wonder if the village elder’s ominous warnings hold truth when a local turns up with yellow eyes and a strange bite mark. As the old man’s ancient tale rings in her head, Jen explores a historic burial site and is shocked to discover the dead have risen craving human flesh.

In the heart of Oklahoma's sprawling Rainbow Ranch, Boone Adams thrives as the vibrant soul behind the kitchen, tirelessly whipping up meals that warm both body and spirit. As the younger twin to the brooding Beau, Boone embraces his role as the ultimate caretaker, pouring his heart into nourishing his family and friends. His sunny disposition and unwavering concern for his siblings mask a deeper longing for recognition and self-care.

Each episode is a deep dive on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) with a top physician, researcher or other expert who specializes in treating patients with MCAS. Hosted by Johns-Hopkins-trained world renowned specialist Tania Dempsey, MD, we take a practical approach to helping doctors and patients better manage MCAS. We cover the symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, challenges, practical strategies, common comorbidities (e.g., POTS, hypermobility spectrum disorders, ME/CFS, autoimmunity, GI dysmotility), latest research findings and clinical pearls. These episodes are a monthly feature...