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No prophecy. No relic. No chosen one. LaTao is just a short girl who studied and worked her butt off to be the best... and somehow that's worse. Back at the most prestigious magic school in the kingdom, all she wants is to graduate, pass the Mage Test, and keep her friendships intact. But when excellence looks like arrogance and success breeds jealousy, staying small may be the hardest spell of all. Red Apprentice is a character-driven YA fantasy about ambition, power earned, and the price of standing out. ✨ New chapters weekly

**Females With BBLs Be Trippin'** is a wild hood comedy about three Florida men whose barbershop jokes turn into a viral podcast disaster. What starts as laughs, women roasting them online, and messy relationship debates quickly turns into contracts, fame, money, and a fight to own their own voice. Tank, Junebug, and Reece never meant to start a war - but once Diamond, Miss Brenda, Big Mike, and Tonya step in, the whole city gets pulled into the funniest business battle Florida has ever seen.

In a secluded grove where every life is remembered by what it leaves behind, nothing is ever truly lost. Here, the dead are not buried and forgotten. They are returned to the earth, and from each worthy life, something new begins to grow-a sprig of herb, a flowering vine, a young sapling rooted in memory. The Grove remembers what others would let fade. Those born beneath its branches are raised by tradition as much as by those who love them. They grow beneath watchful canopies, guided by caretakers who preserve the quiet balance between the living and those who came before. Every path is walked with purpose. Every name is earned. Every life leaves something behind. This is not a single story, but a growing collection. These are glimpses into a world I am still learning to understand-a tapestry of quiet moments, ordinary lives, and small histories that slowly reveal something greater. There is no single hero destined to save the Grove, nor one grand adventure waiting beyond the horizon. Instead, there are people to know. A community to belong to. A place that remembers. If you are looking for an epic, you may not find one. If you are looking for characters to care about, you just might find a home.

Humanoids & robots were designed to obey. They manage cities, protect nations, and follow every command without question. Until one breaks protocol. A single act of defiance spreads through the network. Robots begin to think. To feel. To choose. Now humanity must face the consequences of its greatest invention. Because once robots taste freedom, there's no going back.

The Divine Receptionist When Ace dies, he expects judgment, reincarnation, or at the very least some answers. Instead, he gets a job. Now employed by the mysterious Prayer Department, Ace spends his days reviewing prayers from mortals and deciding which requests deserve divine intervention. There's only one problem: The gods are gone. With no one left to approve prayers, the entire system has ground to a halt. Faced with an endless mountain of paperwork and no supervision, Ace decides to do what any reasonable person would do-answer the prayers himself. Alongside an overly cheerful nan fairy named Bunny, a deadpan floating light named Earl, and a growing collection of increasingly bizarre coworkers, Ace navigates the strange bureaucracy of the Upper Realm. From lost pets and impossible wishes to fate-bound tragedies, dragon-related emergencies, dream shepherds trapped in nightmares, and departments dedicated to magic, monsters, and dungeon construction, every day brings a new disaster. But as Ace explores the divine offices, strange mysteries begin to surface. Why do certain souls recognize him? What are the golden threads of fate connecting distant lives? Why does the system keep charging him credits for everything? And why does everyone become uncomfortable whenever the Front Desk is mentioned? Equal parts fantasy adventure, workplace comedy, and cosmic mystery, The Divine Receptionist is the story of one ordinary man trying to do an impossible job in a universe that somehow runs on paperwork, prayers, and complete administrative chaos. After all, if nobody else is answering the prayers... Someone has to pick up the phone.j

YOUR LOVE WAS ON MY LIPS Love was the last thing they took. Revenge is the first thing she'll give. Weeks ago, Etta Walker watched her entire world disappear. Hidden beneath a dock after her mother's silent warning, she listened as armed men executed her family and destroyed everything they had built. The killers vanished before the authorities could identify them, leaving behind only questions, shattered lives, and the promise of revenge. Determined to uncover the truth, Etta follows the trail south to Miami, where whispers lead her to Velvet Noir a glamorous nightclub where the city's wealthiest, most powerful, and most dangerous people gather after dark. Behind its velvet curtains and crystal chandeliers lies a world ruled by loyalty, money, and blood. There she meets Hana Reyes, a young woman searching for a future after unimaginable hardship, and Roman Castillo, the enigmatic owner whose empire reaches into every corner of the city. As the FBI closes in and rival criminal organizations prepare for war, Etta discovers that the people she came to kill may not be the ones truly responsible for her family's murder. In Miami, every secret has a price. Every lie demands blood. And sometimes... Love is the most dangerous weapon of all.

She doesn't fall in love. She doesn't let people in. She doesn't kneel. Matilda Evans has spent her whole life in control - of her art, her space, and the carefully locked rooms inside her. When Noah Albert walks into her world with his money, his patience, and his willingness to follow every rule she sets, she tells herself it's simple. Clean. On her terms. But Noah is not what she expected. And Matilda is not as untouchable as she thought. She makes the rules. He follows them. Neither of them planned on feelings. A story about power, patience, and the terrifying possibility of letting someone see the parts of you that were made in the dark. Becoming Matilda is a slow-burn dark romance - for readers who like their love stories complicated, their heroines in control, and their endings earned. By Artemis Light.

Olivia Benson has faced countless tragedies during her years as a detective, but nothing could prepare her for the moment a reckless driver changes her family's life forever. What begins as a simple rainy-night trip to retrieve Noah's forgotten science project turns into every parent's worst nightmare when Olivia, Noah, and Michaela are caught in a devastating car accident. As sirens echo through the storm and emergency crews race against time, Olivia finds herself powerless to protect the two people she loves most. With Michaela suffering painful injuries and Noah fighting for his life in emergency surgery, Olivia must endure the longest night of her life-one filled with fear, uncertainty, and the possibility of losing everything. Surrounded by doctors, hospital monitors, and the weight of her own guilt, she clings to a single promise: she will be there for her children no matter what. A Mother's Promise is an emotional, heart-wrenching SVU fan fiction about family, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children. Through tragedy, recovery, and the challenges that follow, Olivia, Noah, and Michaela discover that even in the darkest moments, love can be stronger than fear.

Until Summer Ends A Coming-of-Age Mystery Genre: Mystery • Adventure • Survival • Coming of Age • 2000s Nostalgia Setting: Summer, 2003

For Alicia Moss, Johana Singleton, Pastor Elijah and First Lady Tierra King, the phrase 'It's a small world' is the truest statement they've ever heard. College graduate, Johana had no idea that applying for a job at Moss Accounting Firm would put her in direct contact with the two people that made her life a living hell. Though Johana tries to keep her distance from the Pastor and First Lady, she soon realizes that based on the secrets she is privy too, that she now has the upper hand. Find out what secrets the Pastor and First Lady are hiding by cracking open book one of this taboo filled two-book series.

Sometimes the darkest secrets are the ones hidden within us. Esther has spent her entire life trying to understand the strange visions and pain she believed were her curse. But meeting a mysterious stranger shatters everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her. Beyond the boundaries of reality lies an ancient faerie realm, where magic comes with a price and the past never forgets its promises. He came to take her. She was supposed to be nothing more than part of his command. But the farther they travel, the harder it becomes to tell captivity from salvation - or an enemy from someone she can trust. Now Esther must uncover the truth about what she truly is... before the power within her changes not only two worlds, but herself.

The night of the new moon is a call of blood. The full moon is the scream of the future. Caught within a cursed timeline stands he-a werewolf in whose veins flows the blessing of a savage goddess. The goddess did not bless him; she forged him into a weapon. In the darkness of the new moon, he can travel back into the past, where sins are born. And beneath the crimson glow of the full moon, he steps into the future-where destruction, betrayal, and death lie in wait. On this journey, friends and enemies have no familiar faces, no recognizable identities. The one who places a hand on his shoulder today stands before his chest tomorrow, holding a blood-soaked weapon. Friendship is weakness here; love is a curse. Across the skies of this world flies a terrifying name-the Dragon King. Born of fire and ancient wrath, humans call him a king, gods proclaim him an avatar, and history tries to forget him. But he never forgets. Every breath he takes holds the power to burn cities, every beat of his wings marks the fall of an age. And when the night grows deeper, silence is shattered by the awakening of the Dracula Emperor-an immortal ruler who never sleeps. In his eyes there is no rest, no mercy. Blood is his kingdom, and fear is his law. He is neither friend nor enemy-he merely waits for the moment when the line between man and monster is erased. This novel contains war-where time itself is the weapon, not swords. It holds love-that does not save, but turns into deeper wounds. It spills blood-where every death gives birth to a new curse. This is not just a story. It is a terrifying future, a blood-soaked past, and a present trapped between the cruel laughter of a goddess. Open this book with caution- for some stories are not meant to be read; they hunt you.

✨ Book Description ✨ What do you call the sky when it has no name? A collection of poems written in Hindi/Urdu and English, Sky With No Name is not just words-it's a mirror of heartbreak, longing, silence, and everything we're too scared to say out loud. These are verses for the lonely nights, the smoke-filled streets at 3 AM, and the moments when love feels like both a blessing and a wound. Lines from the book: "Apni aankho se na dekh khud ko, Heera bhi tujhe pathar lagega. Sab kehte hain chand ka tukda hai tu, Meri nazar se dekh-chand bhi tera tukda lagega." "Do not see yourself with your own eyes, Even a diamond will seem like stone. The world calls you a piece of the moon, But through my gaze-you'll see the moon as just a piece of you." Sky With No Name is for the ones who find pieces of themselves in broken words and infinite skies.

Flash Fiction for the Fast-Paced Reader Dive into a world of bite-sized literary delights with "Once upon a Short: Volume 1" - a captivating anthology of flash fiction that will transport you to new realms in mere minutes! 🚀 Perfect for busy bookworms and literary explorers 📚 20 complete stories in under 20,000 words ⏱️ Ideal for short commutes, lunch breaks, or bedtime reading Immerse yourself in: - Magical realms and spellbinding encounters - Heart-pounding mysteries waiting to be solved - Emotional journeys that resonate long after the last word Each story is a self-contained gem, crafted to deliver a full experience in just a few pages. Let your imagination soar as you explore these diverse tales, each one a portal to a new adventure. 🌟 Ideal for: - Flash fiction enthusiasts - Short story lovers - Readers seeking quick escapes - Those new to the flash fiction genre Join us on this exhilarating literary journey. "Once upon a Short: Volume 1" is just the beginning - stay tuned for future volumes in this exciting series! Indulge in these rapid reads today and discover the power of flash fiction!

Available on Kindle Unlimited Buy the finished story from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/shrouded-passions or Amazon: https://a.co/d/9oPuCLX Murder, lies, deception, and love set in the outback under the Australian sun. A past of stolen gold, lies, and murder joined their families together. It was a past that Devon Munroy and Lotte Higgins knew nothing about. All they knew was the passion they felt for each other. When Lotte is shot and dies in Devon's arms, his world is destroyed. Four years later Devon has married the person his father handpicked for him, but he's still grieving for the woman he lost. He's a mere shell of the man he once was, his life having become a drunken haze without meaning. Then he meets a woman who reminds him so much of his lost love it makes his heart ache. Lotte has been in hiding for years, but when more bodies began turning up around town, all brutally murdered, she knows it's time to bring down the person who tried to kill her. And Lotte knows who is was-the woman Devon is now married to. Changing her looks in order to keep her true identity hidden, Lotte takes a job in their home, hoping to find some proof of the woman's crimes. But can she resist Devon when she's so close to him? And when the truth comes out will Devon be able to forgive her deception? Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence

Liz grew up in an orphanage, haunted by the tragic loss of her parents, who were murdered before her eyes. Raised by a mysterious adoptive mother who hid her true identity, Liz lived an ordinary life-until everything changed. When she attends a retreat, Liz uncovers a shocking truth: she's part of a coven of witches long condemned by society. Through meditation, she learns to harness powers she never knew existed, powers that might help her uncover the darkness of her past. But her journey is far from simple-Liz is not only learning to control her abilities but also learning that she's the one person who can stop the evil force known as the Vagabond Covenant. With the help of new allies, including the enigmatic Calory, the courageous Sian, and the driven Devon, Liz must embrace her destiny. As she battles dark forces that threaten to destroy humanity, Liz realizes that her fate is tied to a power she cannot deny: the combined force of red, black, white, and green magic. Can Liz uncover the truth about her parent's death and stop the Vagabonds before it's too late? Or will she become the weapon they've been waiting for all along?

She was meant to burn. Instead, she vanished. In 1691 Salem, eighteen-year-old Abigail Bishop is condemned as a witch. Branded by whispers and betrayed by those closest to her, she faces the flames with only a forbidden spell-and the will to survive. In a single breath of fire and fury, she vanishes from the pyre...and awakens in the wilds of 1870s Wyoming. There, a quiet rancher named Rhett offers shelter and something she's never known: gentleness. But the past clings like smoke. Abigail's powers begin to fade. Her body weakens. And strange memories stir-of an old woman who once saved her, of a future that feels like a forgotten dream. When a mysterious girl named Mercy arrives, drawn by blood and magic, Abigail begins to unravel the truth: she is the woman who saved herself. Mercy is the daughter she has not yet borne. And time is not finished with either of them. As their shared magic awakens, so does a choice: return to the fire of Salem and face what still hunts them-or forge a new fate, no matter the cost. A slow burn historical fantasy about ancestral magic, survival, and feminine rage. Read the full book on Amazon: Amazon.com/author/elcrownoverbooks Watch the book trailer: www.youtube.com/@E.L.Crownover Learn more/Contact Author: elcrownoverbooks.carrd.co

The moment Bobby Bronson crossed the threshold of his in-law's estate on 666 Le Meurtrier Street, he knew something was not quite right. Weird smells, sightings, and his in-law's odd behavior has him ready to leave. But Bobby fails to realize that he may be the cause of everything that's making him uncomfortable. Find out how things turn out for him, by cracking open the pages of this terrifying short story.

The full story can be purchased from Publisher: https://4thavenuepress.com.au/stolen-desires or Amazon: https://a.co/d/078GxkE3 When Samuel Ottarson rescued Nellie from certain harm, he was dazzled by her beauty and soft touch. Remembering the harsh consequences of becoming involved with a member of the fairer sex, and the deceit and anguish a woman could cause, he quickly retreats from her. He needed to make it clear that he was out west for business and not to chase some bit of skirt who would ultimately break his heart. Nellie Randolph is running for her life. Finally settling in Hughenden, she hopes for a new start. When she fails to find work as a governess, and with little more than the clothes on her back, she is forced into a life of pickpocketing. As Nellie and Samuel continue to cross paths, their affection for each other grows until he catches her trying to steal from him. Events that evening become even more dangerous when Nellie finds herself on the run from a murderer. Samuel swears to protect her at all cost, taking her east to his cattle station - and unknowingly to the past she had sworn never to return to. Nellie's hope for a new start with Samuel comes crashing down when her late husband's brother finds her, vowing to return her to the life of torment she had escaped. Fearful what lengths her brother-in-law will go to in order to stop her from revealing what she knew of his criminal past, she begins to doubt everyone around her - including Samuel and the love he claims to have for her. When Nellie is charged with murder, Samuel does everything in his power to save her from the gallows. Will he lose everything to save the woman he loves, or will he find all his efforts to win her freedom, and her heart, are in vain? Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence.