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Hidden Magic, Open Badge by YonatanJarach
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In the heart of New York City, something ancient and inhuman is hunting. NYPD Homicide Detective Elijah Cohen conceals more than his fair share of secrets beneath a stoic facade. He has a complicated relationship with God and his very Jewish family. When partnered with Jack Whitmore - loud, proud and in your face - their worlds collide in a storm of mystery and danger. As a series of brutal murders shake Manhattan, Elijah and Jack find themselves entangled in a web of horrible murders, and drawn to each other like opposite magnets. With each new victim, a sinister presence looms closer, threatening to drown the city in violence. Bound by duty and haunted by the unknown, Elijah must navigate the treacherous waters of the case while shielding Jack from the truth that could shatter their fragile partnership. In a race against an ancient evil, they must unravel the enigma before New York City succumbs to a nightmare that defies imagination.
lorraine by alixblack_
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Lorraine Warren is not the name she was born with, but it is her immortal legacy. Born to the Abenaki people with the name Kwasos-niben, she becomes Lorraine Warren when she heals a white family in need and helps them return home. From there, a chain of events is set off that ends with Lorraine being turned into a vampire. "lorraine" is a diary of Lorraine's forever story and the way she exists in the ever changing landscape of America from the 1600s to the modern day that looks a little more familiar to you, dear reader. FINAL CHAPTER OUT OCTOBER 27th!
The Witch's Kinda Willing Apprentice by alixblack_
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Faye Whitmore is putting the "rot" in "rotten." After losing everyone she loves in a sting by witch hunters, Faye sets out on a mission to get revenge. Operating under the "eye for an eye" motto, Faye goes after the hunters' children. Maybe they'll be a little more hesitant if the witch they want to kill is their own child. If only her plan actually worked...
Life Advice from the Recently Deceased. by alixblack_
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Spirits Passing might sound like another run-of-the-mill bar name to the unsuspecting passerby, but the reality is much more complex. That's why I started writing this journal. My run as the barkeep at Spirits Passing will be coming to an end sooner or later. These stories are for the barkeep that comes after me, and the one after them, and every single barkeep that takes up the mantle after that. We help souls process their death and make sure they are ready to transition into their afterlives. If you're reading this, well, you must be the next barkeep.
The Five Year Plan by alixblack_
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Asha Ahmad and Nikhil Mohan find themselves set up for an arrange marriage that neither of them are keen on follow through with - until they catch each other sneaking out the night before their wedding. They both see a future for themselves in America, far away from their families in India, and that's enough common ground to agree to give it a go - for five years. They settle on the terms of their five-year plan over a honeymoon, but a lot can change in that time. Will they have a change of heart or keep to their original promise? Even Asha and Nikhil don't know...
Virtually Innocent by alixblack_
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In an effort to embrace technological growth, virtual reality becomes the new scenery for prison inmates guilty of violent crimes with the Virtual Reality Prison Retraining program. During the launch of this new program, which will turn prisons into medical facilities, it seems like everything has been planned perfectly for a positive impact. The only problem is that Anthony Canson, the very first inmate to be 'immersed' in this new program, is actually innocent. Thankfully, there's someone on the outside who hasn't given up on him. Now... how to prove it?
Barista Benito y Amigos: The Tales of "The Chipped Coffee Cup" Crew by alixblack_
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Benito Ramos is a first generation Mexican-American from a family of hardworking immigrants who have pursued a better life together in America. When Tío Carlos opens "The Chipped Coffee Cup" while following his dream, it becomes the backdrop to everything important in Benito's life. From first dates to broken hearts to getting into college and more, follow along as Benito grows through all the wild things that make everyone human The characters in this story are bilingual. The primary language of this writing is English but will feature characters speaking Latin Spanish to one another throughout.