Set against a vast swath of humanity and place, the stories in Once Wild capture deeply intimate yet universally resonant dimensions of our lives. Whether transporting us to humid fecund tributaries in Amazonas or to the winter-gripped streets of Manhattan, del llano's visceral scenes are fueled by unflinching clarity.A writer in New York eulogizes his father's global legacy, unearthing a haunting secret from their exotic and remote past. A fiery, trailblazing midwife in T...

If there's one thing missing in Kilian Howard's life, it's dignity. Talent, good looks, and social skills wouldn't go amiss either, but more than anything, he longs to be taken seriously. With everyone on his team treating him like a child, including the second hockey coach in two years threatening to bench him for not being good enough, is it any wonder Kilian turns to a virtual stranger in the form of Damir Denisov to explore some very adult needs?Damir is more than willing to en...

Life's most difficult experiences can leave you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and unsure of what comes next. Past failures may weaken your confidence, unexpected changes can disrupt your sense of direction, and self-doubt can keep you from building the life you want. But even the hardest lessons can become opportunities for meaningful change.Life's Toughest Lessons: Change and Growth is a practical and encouraging guide to developing resilience, overcoming adversity, and...

The right power play converts when you least expect itIf there's one thing missing in Kilian Howard's life, it's dignity. Talent, good looks, and social skills wouldn't go amiss either, but more than anything, he longs to be taken seriously. With everyone on his team treating him like a child, including the second hockey coach in two years threatening to bench him for not being good enough, is it any wonder Kilian turns to a virtual stranger in the form of Damir Denisov to explore ...

Abandoning his days of beheading to live out an undercover retirement as a goat farmer, Morfran finds himself accidentally leading a rebellion against the kingdom’s Dark Lord, who, inconveniently, is him.Morfran the Beheader is done being the Dark Lord™ of the kingdom of Ruthven. He’s tired of managing minions, and his wife, Queen Ravana, has officially exceeded his personal comfort level of evil. Yet when he books it for the hills with the hopes to live out his da...

Abandoning his days of beheading to live out an undercover retirement as a goat farmer, Morfran finds himself accidentally leading a rebellion against the kingdom’s Dark Lord, who, inconveniently, is him.Morfran the Beheader is done being the Dark Lord™ of the kingdom of Ruthven. He’s tired of managing minions, and his wife, Queen Ravana, has officially exceeded his personal comfort level of evil. Yet when he books it for the hills with the hopes to live out his da...

They thought they had lost everything…but love and faith still had the final word.Crossed Destinies is a true story of love, exile, and redemption set in 1970s Miami.Susana and Alejandro, both marked by displacement since childhood, meet in their youth and fall into an intense love… until one mistake changes everything.Newly married, Alejandro is sentenced to prison.Their dreams shatter. Their future disappears.Through real letters written fr...

Discover a spine-chilling journey through the darkest recesses of the human psyche in this gripping collection of horror tales. From the ghostly whispers echoing in forgotten corridors to the malevolent forces that lurk beneath the surface of quaint towns, these stories will lure you into a world where reality and the supernatural collide. Encounter haunted houses pulsating with secrets, vengeful spirits seeking retribution, and ancient curses that defy time itself. Each tale i...

After Trump's 2016 election, a woman starts a regenerative farm in the Appalachian Mountains—an act of resistance against environmental collapse. But when her engagement unravels under the weight of undiagnosed bipolar disorder and generational trauma, the solitude meant to fuel her activism becomes a crucible for everything she's spent years avoiding. A DNA test revealing biological siblings sends her deep into the mountain hollers, chasing family secrets and long-lost kin. What she finds...

A few weeks ago, I was pretty average. One might even say normal. My biggest problems were my student loans and a job I couldn't stand, and I was perfectly happy to have no plans for New Year's Eve other than a date with a good book and a cup of tea.Then I took a position at Möbius, Inc. and began seeing force lines - strange, energy-filled cords drifting through the air that no one else can see.Or touch.Or drain the power out of them.I can....

With fourteen years as the San Francisco Sea Lions' top defenseman under his belt, Phil Easton is tired. After his coaches push him into playing on a bad knee and he ends up on long-term injured reserve, the chances of having his contract renewed dwindle before his eyes. He's ready to hang up his skates when head coach Ben Morris shows up on his doorstep to help him recover. As what starts as a short-term boarding situation turns into friendship and maybe more, Phil can't help noticing a f...

Since the moment they met, San Francisco Sea Lions defenseman Luca Mazetti has harbored a debilitating crush on his on-ice partner and roommate, Breezy. Loud and friendly, Breezy mistakenly believes he's Italian even though he's from Montreal. In short, he's everything Luca never thought he'd want. When Breezy asks for help navigating love and sex, Luca is powerless to resist, despite knowing he's only going to end up getting hurt.Chris Calabrese, "Breezy" to his teammates, knows h...