An offbeat comedy unfolding over a single turbulent afternoon, this one-act play follows Ricky, an aimless romantic with a flair for theatrics, who dons a trench coat and fedora to become the self-proclaimed "V.I.P.I." (Very Important Private Investigator). Though no one else seems to be along for the ride, when his roommate Tracy presents him with an offer he can't refuse, he takes it upon himself to solve the mystery of the missing keys—no matter how many numbskulls or femme fatales stan...

At a lonely bus stop that seems to have forgotten its purpose, a weary traveler endures an endless wait. One by one, a cast of uninvited characters drifts in—each delightfully strange and just a bit too human. There's the charmer convinced the world revolves around him, the glutton who treats the traveler's snacks as communal property, the bitter one spoiling for arguments, and a few others who turn discomfort into art. What begins as an absurd exchange of pleasantries slowly curdles into ...

Ten years after their final curtain call, a group of former drama students returns to their high school theater for a reunion. As they recall the fond memories they shared on that stage, they find that although they may be different people now, they're never far from the kids they used to be.

"The Unrequited One-Acts" is a bold collection of stage plays that explores desire, nostalgia, and existential longing through four distinct stories. From the whimsical investigation of love-driven deception in "Notanothanoir," to the spirited confrontations and reconciliations among drama-loving alumni in "Center Stage," each play brings its own style and emotional depth. "2AM" pulls readers into a late-night diner swirling with mystery and conspiracy, while "Life Is..." offers poetic, so...

Two young adults meet in a quiet diner that doesn't seem quite right. Between the flickering lights, the odd waitress, and the inconsistent stories of the few other patrons, they begin to suspect something unusual is happening beyond the coffee and small talk. As they try to make sense of the night, truth and absurdity start to blur—testing their grip on reality and their bond with each other.

Ars Poetica is the first book in Corey Dillard's NaPoWriMo Collection series all based on poems written in the month of April. Ars Poetica is a reflection on the art of writing poetry and how joyous, yet tumultuous the process can be. Filled with commentary, tips, suggestions, recommendations, and more, Ars Poetica is not just a collection of poems but is more of a conversation about poetry that aims to leave its reader educated, energized, and ready to grab a pen and craft their own maste...

Kidnapping is a hinky business, fraught with pitfalls. Under normal circumstances, Donovan Creed wouldn't kidnap a family pet, much less a high-profile target. But Creed's billion-dollar Swiss bank account has been cleaned out by an unknown hacker, leaving him virtually broke for the first time in his adult life. For this reason, against his better judgment, he accepts $8 million to kidnap the President's daughter. The good news is the client wants her killed immediately after the kidnappi...

Chained is a based on atrue story of Kali, a single, hard working mother, who's life is thrown into turmoil when she finds herself in jail behind the lies and schemes of her abusive, controlling mother, Colleen. Facing, up to fifteen years in prison, and her only eye witness running scared, Kali is forced to bring to public all the horrible memories she tried so hard to hide and forget. When her attorney brings new light into the matter, she now must decide between rising above this ongoin...

**REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK | #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“This fast-paced read has everything you could want in a thriller: secret identities, a mysterious boss and a cat & mouse game that kept me guessing the whole way through.” —Reese WitherspoonEvie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence, a tight group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.**The identity comes first: Evie Porter. ...

In this eighth book of the series, former CIA assassin Donovan Creed finds himself at odds with mob-connected Tony Spumoni and practically everyone else he knows, including his boss Darwin, lover Gwen, daughter Kimberly, protégé Callie, co-worker Lou, physician Doc Howard, assorted board members, terrorists, and even a zoo full of angry monkeys!Preliminary reviews: "I know this makes me appear insane, but all week I've burst into laughter at the most inappropriate times because of ...

New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum takes legal suspense to dramatic new heights when his hero, District Attorney Butch Karp, goes up against a ruthless union leader with too much power, too many secrets, and too many enemies to silence…or kill.Prizefighter tough. Street-hustler smart. Pit-bull vicious. Longshoremen’s union boss Charlie Vitteli clawed his way to the top—and no one’s going to take him down now. Not if they value their live...

The New York Times Bestseller“...I love him, and I respect him, and I need him. We all do.” — from the foreword by Jamie Lee CurtisAt turns hilarious and heart-felt, Stamos paints a portrait of his career and far more, offering a glimpse into the lives he's lived and the moments that shaped him.If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at ...