Willow Grove resident, Dave Fairmont, has departed from home. His wife, Lila, claims he did so voluntarily. While a baying hound gives Sheriff Delton Ross other ideas and sends him off on a hunt for a killer.This tale is offered as a short story to fill an idle moment with a bit of mystery.

She knows what she saw…Can he believe her?Detective Jack McTavish can't afford another slipup. So when artist Greta Renault claims to have witnessed a murder without a shred of evidence, he's tempted to walk. Jack's gut propels him to pursue this case—and his attraction to Greta. Soon, not only is his job on the line, but Greta's life is, too…and only Jack can keep her safe.USA TODAY Bestselling Author

A biography of the remarkable, and in her time scandalous, seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle.'My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world' - Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable Queen Henrietta Maria at Oxford. With the rest of the court she went into self-imposed exile in Fr...

It’s his duty to protect her…But falling in love isn’t part of the jobVivian Maylor is Detective Nate Colton’s key witness—and the most enticing woman he’s ever met. His determination to keep their relationship purely professional falls apart after an attempt on her life almost succeeds. With help from his newfound Colton family, Nate should be able to keep Vivian safe. But when he finds out Vivian might have a connection to a bigger case, the attempts on her life become mo...

Gaze Regimes is a bricolage of essays and interviews showcasing the experiences of women working in film, either directly as practitioners or in other areas as curators, festival programme directors or fundraisers. It does not shy away from questioning the relations of power in the practice of filmmaking and the power invested in the gaze itself. Who is looking and who is being looked at, who is telling women’s stories in Africa and what governs the mechanics of making those films on the c...

This book discusses the kind of mental processing that can free victims from their unspeakable trauma, a trauma that has no framework in time or words with which to express it. It discusses the traumatic scenes that are extreme expressions of historic and political conditions.

Blue Monday is a poignant anthology that delves into the depths of human emotions and the quiet strength it takes to overcome them. From Dany Prince’s Tabula Rasa to Ashlynn Falls’ The Sloth, these powerful pieces capture the essence of resilience and self-discovery. We invite you to reflect, connect, and rediscover the beauty in overcoming struggles—one page at a time.Ink & Wit Society showcases poems and short stories b...

Step into the world of mystery and suspense with Anna Katharine Green’s 7 to 12: A Detective Story—an audiobook that captivates listeners with clever plotting, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists.Green, often hailed as the “mother of the American detective novel,” crafts a story where every clue matters, and every detail could unravel the mystery. In 7 to 12, listeners follow a gripping investigation filled with suspense, intricate puzzle...

Drawing on examples from across the continent, this volume examines socially significant aspects of contemporary African popular culture—including music cultures, fandoms, and community, mass, and digital media—to demonstrate how neoliberal politics and market forces shape the cultural landscape and vice versa. Contributors investigate the role that the media, politicians, and corporate interests play in shaping that landscape, highlight the crucial role of the African people in the produc...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.When Grace Benson marries a charming widower, she believes she’s found her second chance—a quiet home, a ready-made family, and a place to belong. But his teenage daughter, Lily, greets her with icy silence, and the shadows of his first wife linger in every corner of their house.At first, Grace tells herself it’s grief. Adjustment. The ghosts of what came before. But then the family dog is poisoned. Her brakes fail on a clear ro...

Essay Collection Offers Colleges and Students a Practical Introduction to EvangelismInclusivism, universalism, and other secular cultural trends are dominating higher education and the world at large. Are Christian universities making the most of their unique position to advance the gospel in the 21st century?Compiling essays from various Christian scholars, Confident Witness helps educators and students understand the importance of evangelism in ev...

The Changing of the Seasons explores the profound and fleeting moments that shape our lives. From Anna Leigh’s Petals in Passing to Lucky Fauho’s Journey Through the Endless Summer, these evocative poems and short stories celebrate the relationship between nature’s transformations and our ever-evolving sense of self. We invite you to pause, ponder, and embrace the beauty in both change and continuity—one page at a time.The Ink & Wit Society showc...