She told him he was intelligent — and he believed her.What he didn’t know was that his entire life had been carefully controlled.This powerful Australian true story exposes the devastating reality of coercive psychological control hidden behind family love.Behind closed doors, Devin was praised yet denied autonomy. Protected, yet deliberately kept dependent. He was encouraged to believe he was intelligent while never being taught how to read, write, or function inde...

She told him he was intelligent - and he believed her.What he didn't know was that his entire life had been carefully controlled.This powerful Australian true story exposes the devastating reality of coercive psychological control hidden behind family love.Behind closed doors, Devin was praised yet denied autonomy. Protected, yet deliberately kept dependent. He was encouraged to believe he was intelligent while never being taught how to read, write, or function inde...

A new life in Alaska, a massive aurora, a spaceship hidden under the ice and snow….For Hawk and Zach Callahan, getting to the small town of Salmon Run presents the first challenge. From the moment they arrive the locals freely share their opinions. While still in Cordova an old prospector declares the two cheechakos unprepared for the realities of an Alaskan winter and goes about fixing it. A failed sled-dog takes an unwelcome liking to Hawk, giving rise to an old ...

It all started with an ordinary day and ended with her life changed forever...Finding remnants of an ancient crashed ship in a forest of the planet Jad may save Elvy Akuma's father's job at the Jad Cultural Center, but it could also restart the war between Human and Chion. Through the threat of pirates, Chion Warriors, treasure hunters and more, Elvy and her friends Tiver and Pelik must rely on each other to protect themselves, the heritage of Jad, and peace itself...

Past, present, and future collide in the rugged Alaska mountains.When Hawk and Zach Callahan agree to basic survival training with Amber Marley, they instead get an entire town of helpful interfering neighbors. With the help of Sasha and Grandpa Neely, they escape into the mountains to continue the lessons.Elsewhere, Admiral Kian did not like the situation in Bermuda and orders their spaceship readied. With no supply shuttle due to arrive i...

Amazing discovery or a trigger to war? Elvy Akuma hopes to make a little extra money by finding and selling Suncatchers, the shells of a native Jad land-mollusk, to tourists. She finds something else in the dirt, instead. An unexpected and rare discovery that could make the humble world of Jad famous. Or it could reignite a war between Human and Chion. A science fiction novelette. Title is included in the &qu...

Strange things happen in the Briggs Triangle...Low-ranked crew member Riya Cobley gets the lovely privilege of joining the team to investigate the drifting space-freighter "Mary Celeste." The mystery mounts when they find prepared food still sitting on the tables, intact systems, yet no crew or record of them leaving. Where did everyone go?Then new alarms sound on both ships...A science fiction suspense novelette inspired b...

She wasn't supposed to wake up when dead…During a simple operation Tish Douglas died. And yet, she also awoke… in what the doctors called a 'psi event.' No matter what they called it, it destroyed the life she knew and sent her fleeing Earth to a remote still-operating ancient space station of alien origins called Redpoint One.New boss Arthur Getty doesn't need any additional problems, such as a new recruit who doesn't have a shred of maintenance experience...

A new life in Alaska, a massive aurora, spaceship hidden under the ice and snow…A haunted lodge and lurking aliens?An ominous singing voice only Zach and Sasha can hear...Hawk and Zach Callahan are on the adventure of a lifetime, one that could affect everyone on Earth.Welcome to Salmon Run, Alaska! A place of wild animals, wild lands, and wild inhabitants...oh, and native legends come alive a...

An alien newt leads to... love?Rachel Henderkito's job of taking care of Redpoint One's plumbing problems isn't easy, especially when citizen pets clog up the pipes. After fishing an alien newt out of the pipes for a third time she takes the creature back to its owner for a stern warning.Ignacio Manetti is determined to help keep rare alien newts and salamanders off the extinction list. He doesn't have time for romance, nor for the heart-breaking memories i...

Summer, fall, winter, and breakup...Slush and mud mix with snow and ice, turning Salmon Run into a gooey mess. Spring will soon arrive, triggering a return of the local Fish and Games officer and inspiring Chance McRoyal to get ready to work his summer gold claim. Also a time the Callahans hope will bring lodgers. For Sasha and Jacob Neeley it means the tribal "coming of age" trial. In the midst of the madness, Nanuk and Yenni attempt to fit into the human world wh...

The start of summer brings a rush of activity, and a touch of crazy…Hawk and Zach Callahan receive their first lodgers of the summer season among the antics instigated by a fierce race for the presidency of the Salmon Run Men's Club. McRoyal prepares to head out to his gold claim, but finds himself pursued by the Widow Sophie for an entirely new reason. Zach tries to complete his project for the Science Fair, despite interfering Little People.To complicate ...