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Alien Days is a multi-author anthology with thrilling tales of aliens, invasions, artificial intelligence, friendship, deceit, and extinction. A combination which makes this collection a must-listen for science fiction short story fans. This anthology features Nebula and Dragon award nominees, Amazon best-sellers and award winners alongside rising stars in the science fiction genre. Let the authors take you on adventures through dystopian worlds and far flung planets that will stretch your imagination.

Whether it happens in the midst of a special encounter, and FFM threesome, or a group experience; the fantasy remains one of the most popular sexy dreams we have. In this collection, twenty-five different scenarios are explored, and we can all identify with the heroines!

Katrina Calm is starting a new chapter, living with the mother she thought she’d lost forever. The life she once knew is in the rearview mirror, leaving behind a journey she never expected. Her close bond with Junior and Summer—the Howlites—has unraveled, and her relationship with her dad feels like a distant memory.

Salvage System is a beacon of hope, and a number of other races continue looking toward it as an inspiration for how to live and govern themselves, and - in some cases - for assistance in defending themselves and throwing off oppressive regimes. But the galaxy is a big place, and many of the races in it aren’t friendly. Would these forces like to take over Salvage System and acquire its resources? Absolutely.

Harmon Tomeral and his friends wanted nothing more than to go to space, and they have beaten the odds, time and again, to get there. They developed a mech and won the Top Fleet Marine competition. They brought back a battle cruiser from an unknown system and made it their own. They made allies who helped them achieve great victories, and they, ultimately, founded new colonies in what has become known as the Salvage System.

Debt is an issue that thousands of people struggle with each year. Large bills like mortgage payments, medical bills, and student loans can be a significant drain on your wallet, but an even larger problem is credit card debt. Since credit cards have such high interest rates on average, overspending and continually missing payments will quickly multiply even small bills into nearly insurmountable ones.

Various ideas float around about the subject of last things, leading many Christians to conclude that they don't know what to think about the subject. Yet at the core of the Christian doctrine of last things lies two simple and complementary hopes: that God ever and always offers hope for our individual futures and for the future of the whole world. In this helpful book, Allen and Cornwall explain how we don't have to subscribe to sensationalist theories or sketchy interpretations to believe in Christian hope. 

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union's most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union's citizenry. In the entire history of the Galactic Union, Hr'ent Golramm would be only the seventh member of the Oogar race to earn a Peacemaker badge. But becoming a Peacemaker doesn't seem to be his destiny. He's not even sure he wants to be one. Deputy Selector Hak-Chet, on the other hand, has even bigger plans for the monstrous, young Oogar.

Treat yourself to a glimpse into the dark future world of New Orleans, where humanity's base desires have overshadowed common decency, and very few are willing to stand in the way. With 10 stories by seven well-known independent authors, High Tech/Low Life is guaranteed to please.

Thousands of people struggle with debt each year. More than 75 percent of American households have some form of debt. According to Experian, Americans carry, on average, more than $5,000.00 on credit cards alone! 54 to 66 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and nearly half of them struggle to make minimum payments. And millions of Americans suffer from poor credit scores, too. Fret not. This book shows how to raise your credit score!

A study of the doctrine of Christ that is biblical and historical, evangelical and ecumenical, conceptually clear and contextually relevant. Lord Jesus Christ expounds the doctrine of Christ by focusing upon theological interpretation of Scripture regarding Jesus's identity. The book's structure...

In this collection of 13 erotica stories (yes "lucky" 13) we have; Vampires that lust for blood and sex, Passionate Ghosts that want to feel again, a curse that makes people into sex fiends, witches, demons and more -when you're looking for sex on the paranormal side of things, you'll get it here. Rough sex, gangbangs, romance-and all of it comes in the context of the paranormal. So, are you ready to download something sexy, sultry, romantic - and a little scary?

When their mentor and founder of The Castle ends up on the business end of an assassination attempt, Grant, Alejandro, Shaz, Mariano, Vikkas, Jai, Daron, Kaleb, and Dwayne are snatched from their daily lives and successful businesses in order to right old wrongs and track down the men responsible for the attempt on his life. However, The Castle, which was built on humanitarian purposes and has amassed a substantial amount of wealth, is now overrun with dirty politicians, the Russian mafia, American crime lords, and businessmen with their own sordid agendas.

Watching a loved one drift away from illness becomes a literal nightmare for the family and friends of those afflicted with silver sky syndrome. Victims become immune to the laws of gravity and ascend into the heavens in this metaphorical horror story.

Magic has been franchised. Magical conveniences are sold everywhere like designer coffee. Everyday life is filled with technical and magical wonders. Only, the magic is murdering people. Thoth Corp's hot new spell is turning people into ravening monsters. Their only hope to quietly rectify the situation before the epidemic spreads is the spell architect they framed and sent to prison. El's response to his former partners wasn't polite. Homeless, forbidden to use government-regulated magic, and barely surviving out of dumpsters, Eli struggles to rebuild his life.

Two weeks of freedom hasn’t been enough for Eli to rebuild his life. While he races to prepare for looming winter, a killer’s crusade to exterminate Seufert Fells’s homeless drives a knife into the city’s criminal elite. Forced to hunt a killer disguised by magic, Eli’s world becomes a house of mirrors. Friends become enemies. Deceptions abound, and the magic that saved Eli threatens to consume him. With the serial killer targeting everything he loves, even new dumpstermancer spells might not be enough.

Alien fighters bombard Earth's ruins. Cannibalistic aerobics instructors hunt the wastes. The last free survivors struggle against starvation and enslavement. It's become a world where friendship costs too dearly and heroics verge on suicide. One young man can't resist either until a fed-up AI steals him off the planet. Alone with only a sarcastic, broken-down starship, he braves a whole new verse full of strange new enemies and tech he barely understands.

American Brujeria is about the fascinating blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently used by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. This type of Mexican American folk magic, which the author calls “American brujeria”, features its own unique saints and spirits as well as familiar ones, such as the infamous Santa Muerte.

When twelve-year-old Milly Martin stumbles upon a golden-threaded shawl tucked away in her mother’s wardrobe, she has no idea it holds an ancient power. But when her beloved dog, Louie, leaps into its fabric and vanishes, Milly follows—only to find herself transported to a world where myths and legends come to life. One moment, she’s immersed in her favorite computer game, strategizing alongside virtual warriors. The next, she’s living it. The Shawl of Athena, a relic of immense power, has pulled her into a realm where gods, warriors, and ancient forces battle for control.

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