In a world where secrets lurk in the shadows and danger is always one step behind, young Katarina must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth about her origins. As a mysterious organisation closes in on her, Katarina races against time to unlock the secrets that could change her life forever. With allies and enemies lurking around every corner, Katarina must embrace her differences and harness her unique strengths to survive the deadly game of cat and mouse that unfolds before he...

during the past thirty odd years with my love partner ive often pondered the meaning of love is it just electro chemical connections in the brain is loving a sibling more satisfying than loving a pet can loving a parent be the same as loving a spouse is love really more powerful than superman is love of a good wine comparable with the love of a good view will love really conquer all does love taste as nice as chocolate can love overcome hate just what the hell is love anyway im still as co...

With virologist Sheena McKenzie at Dawn's side, a heart-pounding tale of survival unfolds. As Alex races against the clock, a menacing mercenary, Gonzalez, raises the stakes, pushing Alex to his limits in a gripping fight for Dawn's safety. How far will a father go to shield his child from impending doom?

Meet Uncle Hobart, a pugnacious yet lovable rogue who will take you on a whirlwind adventure alongside his long-suffer nephew. From hunting an ostrich with a smelly sock to visiting France in a homemade balloon, exploding the farm's best cow, and even shooting the world's only homing pig, Uncle Hobart's antics will leave you in stitches. With his simple yet profound philosophy of: "Everything's okay, so long as there's plenty 'o beer ter be drunk," Uncle Hobart is a character you'll love t...

Frank Collins thought he had it all — a new life, new love.But everything changes when his daughter's tragic suicide shatters his world. Determined to uncover the reasons behind her heartbreaking choice, he is engulfed in a harrowing search for answers. As he delves into his daughter's troubled past of drugs and prostitution, Frank is faced with a gut-wrenching decision: seek justice through the legal system or take matters into his own hands. His choice will redefine his future and...

'Tales From The Cottage' is a collection of flash fiction that will take you on a journey through the eerie and the emotional. With thirty-two stories that range from the macabre to the heart-rending, each tale offers a unique glimpse into the strange and the unsettling.You'll never look at a robin, or a bat, in quite the same way again, and the next time you feel the urge to leap from your office window, you might want to check your facts first. This collection is the perfect compa...

Cautionary Tales is a collection of 25 poems with a message in mind: if you're not careful, bad things can happen to you. The poems take a dark look at such varied subjects as picking your nose, baking bread, and touch-typing while wearing your girlfriend's basque. I hope you enjoy reading this collection as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Embark on a whimsical journey alongside Sean Baker and his newfound companion, a mystical Selkie, as they join forces to rescue Sean's friend, Evan Johnson, from a mysterious mind-snatching villain. Filled with unexpected allies, magical creatures, and otherworldly realms, this adventure promises intrigue, humour, and heart warming camaraderie. Join this eclectic crew on a quest like no other as they face formidable challenges and forge unlikely friendships along the way.

Boddaert's Magic weaves a gripping tale of light battling against dark in a world unknown to humans.Venture with Darkburst on a treacherous quest to unlock the secrets of Migaro Lake and encounter the enigmatic Circle of Claws. As the struggle for supremacy unfolds, one fateful decision threatens to unravel the very fabric of existence itself. Feel the power of ancient forces collide in Boddaert's Magic.

When neonatal monitors across Europe begin to fall silent, Dr Isla Muir hears something no one else can.In the neonatal ward of an Aberdeen hospital, a strange harmonic hum threads through flatlined EEGs — not random noise, but a pattern. A rhythm. A voice. As governments rush to suppress the anomaly and colleagues urge restraint, Isla follows the sound into forbidden data, hidden networks, and the fragile minds of sleeping infants who seem to be learning something new together.

SHE CHASES SOULS. HE JUST WANTS TO SURVIVE.Mara Venn is the city's most feared Soul Searcher, a relentless tracker of the world's most despicable fugitives — souls that flee bodies in shame, leaving empty shells behind. Thirty years alone have made her unstoppable, precise, and unwilling to tolerate mistakes.Until Max Worthington arrives. Young, impulsive, and utterly unprepared, he's the trainee she never wanted — and the one she can't afford to lose.Their target i...

Some maps remember their makers. Some refuse to forget.Thomas Brinn is an apprentice cartographer trained to preserve the past, not invent the future. But when an unfinished map awakens within the Cartographers' Guild, it binds itself to him—and begins to rewrite the world beyond its parchment edges.The land it reveals is unstable: forests hesitate between drafts, paths shift underfoot, and truth carries weight enough to fracture reality. Every correction leaves a scar. Eve...