A richly atmospheric historical gothic novel about memory, choice, and history forgotten, The Keeper of Forgotten Lives is a story of quiet courage, difficult decisions, guilt, and the true cost of the life she chose.She has lived for five centuries. She has watched kingdoms rise and fall, languages disappear, and cities rebuild themselves upon the ruins of those that came before. She asks for nothing except the freedom to preserve the forgotten stories of ordinary people, believin...

From candlelit negotiations to quiet acts of courage, this is a story of ropes and brakes, of generosity as strategy and grief as fuel. The choices are human; the consequences are cosmic. And the ending… you won't see it coming.Aberdeen, 2047: a rugged coastal city becomes Earth's unlikely doorway to the stars. When the Ollies—brilliant, brittle refugees—arrive with gifts that can heal and transform, industrial heir Bradley Maxwell inherits his father's fragile alliance and a question no n...

In a city under occupation, a single message could break an empire—or die with the man who carries it.Pilgrim is a wireless operator on the run, hunted by a relentless intelligence officer known only as the Terrier, a man who never loses the scent. Betrayed and cut off, Pilgrim must cross a war-torn landscape, slipping through shadow networks of resistance fighters, smugglers, and strangers who risk everything for a cause they may never see fulfilled.From rain-soak...

Theo MacTavish came to the hills for solitude, hard work, and a quieter life. What he finds instead is a ruin hidden beneath the trees, a handful of ancient coins, and a fall that changes everything.Injured and trapped below ground, Theo discovers a buried chamber that should not exist—and beyond it, a sealed passage leading to technology no human hand could have made. Waiting inside is a survivor from another world, one who has slept beneath the earth for centuries.As Theo...

When a blizzard shatters the MacRae glasshouse, Lady Elizabeth MacRae and gardener's apprentice Rory Kincaid spend one breath-held night keeping her late mother's roses alive—and wake to a season that will test every vow they've ever made. With the estate drowning in ledgers and a powerful baron offering rescue at a price, Elizabeth turns to soil, steam, and stubborn hope: hotbeds stitched from straw, market mornings stamped Winter Rose, and work that teaches the difference betwee...

The sniper, book one of four in the series. By Barrel Coops.As he approached the cusp of thirty, David Styles faced a harsh reality. A bullet meant for him had killed Be-Bop, his spotter, and with that, Styles left the military armed with little more than a meagre pension. He dreamed of a decent job, a home, a family, and a slice of 'happily ever after.' But reality proved to be a stark contrast: unemployment stretched before him, and the companionship of a significant other remain...

Bella joins Alex on a treacherous journey to Scotland, intending to ensure his uncle's well-being. Alex, harbouring feelings for a woman back at the farm, doesn't plan to linger. Their voyage is fraught with danger, testing their resolve. Upon arrival, they're greeted by a grim reality: Alex's uncle's island, along with its inhabitants, has fallen under the brutal rule of a local gang. This merciless faction has already claimed lives and enslaved the survivors, plunging the island into a n...

In a world where secrets whispered among the shadows could mean the difference between life and death, our story unfolds. It begins in a land divided, where power is seized through cunning and cruelty. Here, amidst the rugged terrain and dense forests, a tale of resilience and revenge is born.In a remote enclave, hidden from the world's prying eyes, a young girl named Mardi recovers from a brutal attack, helped by a recluse who lives in solitude and secrecy, a man who harbours his ...

Follow the story as it unfolds. Who died and would it alter the dynamic of the survivors? New people arrive. The planning for the future. Dealing with new conflicts and a more powerful adversary that wants Portland for themselves. Newfound love in the most unexpected place. Kidnappers strike when they are distracted. Interaction with the naval base at Yeovilton. Will they be friend or foe? Join me on this journey, a never-ending struggle to survive.

Mamo gets overconfident and pays the price. Yeovilton comes to the rescue with extra air cover. Patrick loses someone close to him. Felix comes up trumps and the farming enterprise gets off the ground after meeting Gregory.

Alex's injury stalls their journey, and relentless snowfall adds to their woes. In the midst of this, a group of survivors from Jamestown, seeking refuge on the island, face exploitation by some islanders demanding labour for shelter. These survivors appeal to Bella, Alex, and his uncle for escape back to Yorkshire. However, transportation becomes a critical issue. The vehicle can only fit three, and with Alex's uncle also eager to leave, they confront a tough decision. In this post-CME wo...

Vincent, a vet rescued from a raider attack on his home, informs Alex and Bella about some old motorcycles at an estate he had worked for, perfect for Alex's journey to his uncle in Scotland. The estate, abandoned for over six months by its owners who left for the US, housed a secret WWII museum. Vincent, feeling slighted for unpaid services, suggested they were entitled to one of the motorbikes. Arriving at the estate, they find it seemingly deserted. But appearances deceive; a band of ro...