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The Gatekeeper's Daughter ​Fadumo is seventeen, sharp, and trapped. Living in the searing heat of Djibouti City, she's surrounded by two things: the dusty, protective tradition of her veteran dock worker father, and the vast, chaotic world sailing into the massive port. Her father preaches safety and roots, but Fadumo hears only invitations in the chatter of foreign languages. ​With a secretly purchased shortwave radio and a gift for interpreting intent, Fadumo steps into the perilous, high-stakes world of international trade. She quickly earns a reputation as 'Lughad'-The Language-a brilliant, young translator who smooths over cultural bumps and costly confusion. But her secret hustle soon forces her to confront the real chaos of the port: a whispered deal involving a shady shipment marked 'Agricultural Tools.' Fadumo must use her hard-won intelligence, not brute force, to outsmart the smuggler and prove to her father that modern ambition isn't a threat to integrity-it's the only way to truly unlock the gates to her own future

Jessica's always been the quiet one-watching, waiting, hiding pieces of herself. But one impulsive haircut changes everything. At home, her mother's anger turns dangerous. At school, her feelings for Della grow more complicated. And Jessica starts to realize that staying silent is no longer an option. With the help of friends who see her and a voice she's finally ready to use, Jessica begins to break free-from fear, from shame, and from the version of herself others expect her to be. A powerful story of identity, self-acceptance, and the courage it takes to walk through the storm and choose yourself.

Story Description: "Whispers of the Bound Heart (Book One)" In a world where every land is tied to a sacred pact and guided by a Keeper who channels its magic, Kiko-Keeper of All Lands-works to unite disparate peoples under a single alliance. After forging connections with keepers like Malu of Mount Kanlaon and Daniel of the eastern forests, Kiko and his companions journey to a new land in need of balance. There, they welcome the community by leading them to their land's magical heart-a massive waterfall where the new Keeper, Kai, makes a binding commitment to protect their home. As the pact is sealed, the land flourishes, and people from different cultures come together in friendship and cooperation. With the alliance firmly established, Kiko learns that protecting the earth means recognizing our shared bond to the land. Though Book One ends as they set sail for new horizons, the journey continues as the alliance prepares to face future challenges and grow stronger in unity.

In Barangay San Miguel, legends come alive-and darkness stirs. Dalisay is no ordinary woman. Born of ancient cosmic light and forbidden rituals, she wields power that could unravel the very fabric of existence. Fueled by centuries of pain and rage, her fury threatens to erase the world as we know it. Only Mila, a healer of ancestral magic, and Karina, a young woman hiding a dangerous secret, stand against her. But the true hope lies in Isagani-a powerless boy who becomes the guardian of time itself. When time hangs suspended and reality fractures, can Isagani's fragile promise of peace hold before all is lost? Or will the hunger of the Pangilin ng Hiwaga consume everything? Bloodline of the Sky - a mythic Filipino fantasy where power, sacrifice, and redemption collide.

Myra Wilkins. She's an average sophomore. Reading romance novels and crushing on the popular boys is her thing. But what happens after she gets rejected by her crush of two years? What happens if he realized he made a mistake? What happens when she moved on too quick?

Lila doesn't mean to live dangerously - it just keeps finding her. What begins as wild nights and harmless dares turns into something deeper when Noah, the mysterious older boy with quiet eyes and a past that won't stay buried, starts appearing everywhere she goes. He's magnetic. Infuriating. Impossible to ignore. And behind his calm, there's something darker - something tied to the secretive group he runs with, and the strangers who keep showing up when the music fades. As summer spins into chaos, Lila is pulled between loyalty and longing, thrill and fear. Every moment with Noah feels like falling - and she's not sure if he'll catch her, or let her hit the ground.

The prequel to the Traveling Circus follows Cordelia on a quest to find the true powers of the Secret Talent Scroll after finding the scroll on a shipwreck near White Lake Pier.

In a city where wings symbolize power and prestige, everyone is defined by the feathers they wear - except for one. A fearless wingless street artist, living on the edges of society, unexpectedly finds herself entangled in the perilous world of the royal aviators. When she crosses paths with a mysterious prince whose glass-like feathers are as fragile as his heart, their unlikely bond challenges the very rules of their world.

"The snow dropped on the Orb like a huge blanket of love and we rolled around in it like it was a lake of white chocolate and then cuddled up for warmth. That was when it happened, when she did it. It tasted nice, like softness. Softer than snow, warmer than heaven." When four school friends go camping in the Snowfall Grove they unwittingly uncover the hidden secrets of their new teachers. But as their final year at Plunket's comes to a close, will they reveal the biggest secret of all - the one hiding in their midst. An intriguing school mystery set amid the pale snow of a bleak winter in a dark forest, Saffelia Forrest and the Snowfall Grove is the second novel in Dominic Jericho's coming-of-age series. It explores issues of friendship and misplaced authority amid the bliss of Romantic poetry.

Out of the blue, Rebecca Stafford's Father arrives to parent her after years of absence, and then extracts her last bit of normalcy by moving them to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The shocking news plunges Rebecca into a despair that brings about an otherworldly encounter; she begins to have visions of her deceased Mom. Uncertain whether what she sees is reality or the product of a troubled mind, Rebecca searches for an anchor to keep her from drifting in the new coastal town. She clings to Shawn, the eccentric, spritely boy-next-door promising adventures...with surprises of his own, involving an Irish legend and a hidden lighthouse. This brings on a whole new dimension to Rebecca's visions, and sparks feverish romance between her and Shawn. A bond eventually threatened by forces beyond her control, sending her spiralling into dark, stormy places, leaving her to wonder how broken a mind can get. For where to buy full novel, see www.hollyducarte.com. Note: Recommended for ages 15+ Holly Ducarte, All Rights Reserved Published by Black Ladder Publishing 2018

Available in bookstores in ebook and paperback! For Lucie, her cell in Silver Cloud Juvenile Hall is only one of her prisons. After losing her boyfriend, Caelum, in a hit-and-run accident, every shred of happiness slipped out of her hands. Their son, Rodrigo, is one of the few rays of light in Lucie's never-ending darkness. But the separation from him and the rest of her family pushes her further down a harrowing spiral. Lucie's passion for poetry has always been one of her anchors, but ever since the suffering she endured at the hands of her former teacher, Ms Fitzgerald, even the thought of picking up a pen paralyses her. When Lucie befriends a new resident named Dahlia, they form an unbreakable bond. But when heartbreaking events cut their friendship short, will Lucie be able to lift herself up again? And do silver linings exist in places where not even the tiniest stream of daylight can enter?

This is a little novel is stitched together by the poems that fall from my rubber lips and words laced with my love for you.