Hero: a title that carries the most severe punishment a criminal can earn. Why? Because these “heroes” are the front line in humanity’s war against the Demon Blight. Driven mad by centuries of fighting, the penal hero forces are made up of the most morally bankrupt to exist throughout history. They fight without hope of redemption, driven mad at the helplessness of their mission as the fallen are resurrected to continue struggling for all eternity. It is to this chaos that Xylo Forbartz—fo...

RACE TO RECLAIM THE CAPITAL!The Second Capital has fallen to the Demon Blight, and it’s up to the combined forces of the Noble Alliance, the Ninth Order of the Holy Knights, and Penal Hero Unit 9004 to retake it. But first, they must establish a base on snowy Mount Tujin, facing legions of faeries along the way. And once again, the heroes take the most dangerous role— serving as decoys! Meanwhile, as things on the battlefield take a grim turn, a pair of refugees stumble through the freezin...

The Oak is a lyrical and deeply intimate reflection on growth, resilience, and the unseen rhythms that shape our lives.Structured across twelve months, each chapter draws inspiration from a flower or tree, mirroring the emotional seasons we all move through: times of blooming, of stillness, of shedding, and renewal.At the heart of this journey is a story of motherhood and struggle. When her daughter, her "acorn," arrives too soon, fragile and far give way t...

NO ONE WANTS TO BE A HERO!Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight on the front lines against deadly centers of contagion that rot the land and turn its creatures into roving armies of violent beasts. And if a hero dies, their only reward is being brought back to life so they can continue the never-ending battle. But when Xylo Forbartz, a member of Penal Hero Unit 9004 and a convicted goddess killer, comes face-to-face wit...

SOMETIMES, CHEATING IS THE ONLY WAY TO WIN.As winter draws its curtain around the First Capital of Zephent, the goddess and her penal heroes are enjoying a little break. But, as usual, the fun doesn’t last for long. Soon the penal heroes are given a new order—to interfere in the election for the next archpriest! As various schemes and plots collide, a force working behind the scenes is finally revealed: a certain entity from Xylo’s past that he won’t soon forget…

NO REST FOR THE WICKED!Xylo and his unit of penal heroes may have defeated the immortal demon lord Iblis and saved Mureed Fortress, but their punishment goes on. New enemies emerge—a demon lord with the ability to don a human disguise and a band of assassins bent on killing Teoritta—plunging the city of Ioff into chaos and destruction. With the addition of a dragon knight who couldn’t care less about human life and a mysterious artilleryman, Penal Hero Unit 9004 finds itself sinking ever d...

THE SAINT GOES MARCHING IN.To take back Zeyllent from the Demon Blight, the penal hero unit is ordered to go undercover and infiltrate the city. But with the fate of humanity on the line, what will happen when their plan starts to fall apart? Meanwhile, a terrified young girl newly installed as a saint is ordered to lead the main force into the city. With four powerful demon lords awaiting them in the Second Capital, the outlook is grim. But the greatest threat might actually be human…

BOOK 1 - The Trampoline That Touched the Sky: What if your trampoline could take you into other people's dreams?When lightning strikes an old backyard trampoline, Leo Quinlan and his three best friends are launched into the most unexpected adventure of their lives—literally. Each time they fall asleep, the Curious Crew wakes up inside someone else's dream... and nothing makes sense.Book 2 – THE GIRL WITH THE LIGHTNING KEY: F...

*The screenplay reads like a novel and playful poetic text, funny, trenchant, and utterly delightful. This text is a companion to Martine Sym's debut film, The African Desperate, which debuted at New Directors/New Films at Film at Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art in April 2022 and will be released in theaters in the fall of 2022.*Martine Syms is one of the most visible American artists working today, earning wide recognition for a practice that combines conceptu...

You wouldn’t take your dog on a hike without a leash and proper training—so why would you put them on a paddleboard without the right preparation?Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) with your dog is an incredible way to bond, explore nature, and create unforgettable memories. But without the proper training and safety measures, what seems like a peaceful adventure can quickly turn into a stressful or even dangerous situation.In SUP with your Pup: A Guide to Paddl...

Laugh your head off with Spooky Jokes! Filled with over 200 hilarious and wacky spooky jokes to get you ready for Halloween!What do mummies like listening to on Halloween?Wrap music.Which plant likes Halloween the most?Bam-BOO.What kind of pets do ghosts have?Scaredy-cats!The ultimate collection of spooky jokes, accompanied by hilariou...

The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes is full of hundreds of silly jokes on every topic you can think of!What's the difference between an elephant and a biscuit?You can't dunk an elephant in your tea.Why did the monster get good marks in his exam?Because two heads are better than one.What do you call a woman with a tortoise on her head?Shelley.With over 750 jokes,...