Michael finds himself captured by an entity he hadn't expected. His military training had not taught him to deal with abduction on this scale. Could he escape a seemingly inescapable cell?This is a short story of 2,600 words. It is part three in the 'Origins' series of stories which connect with one another in unexpected ways.

A medical scanner shocks Talia by telling her she's given birth before.Talia's sure the AI is glitching, but it's stirred something deep in her memory.Will she risk remembering?Click to burn through this nail-biting cyberpunk conspiracy thriller now.

Hannah Keesling built her marriage on a simple idea: friendship could grow into love. It seemed safe. Sensible. Good enough.But years later, “good enough” feels like a life sentence.Behind the comfortable suburban routine, Hannah’s marriage has become a place of obligation instead of intimacy. The dreams she once had—passion, connection, a family—feel further away than ever. When she finally admits the truth to herself, walking away from the life s...

Fill a lonely city with one dash of playboy comedian.Add a splash of adult webmistress.Do not shake.Stir.Daisy Fletcher has spent years observing love from a safe distance. As a content creator, she knows every romantic trope in the book—but in real life, she’s learned that men, especially the charming, reckless kind, are trouble.Then she meets him...

What does segregation look like when it isn't written into law - when it's enforced socially, through credibility attacks, exclusion, and pressure to conform?In Jerome Crow: De Facto Segregation in Black America, Michael Bradley introduces "Jerome Crow", a modern, informal segregation system aimed at people perceived as "not Black enough" or "too White" - whether in appearance, speech, behavior, or character. Rather than relying on courts, statutes, or official po...

A Tale of Two Grasshoppers is a heartwarming tale of two grasshoppers, Buzz and Gus, who set off on a journey beyond their peaceful meadow to explore the world. Buzz, the thoughtful and cautious one, and Gus, the energetic and spontaneous adventurer, make an unlikely but perfect pair. Their deep friendship drives them to embrace new experiences, meet fascinating creatures, and discover the beauty and wonder that lies beyond the familiar.Their adventures take them through lush fores...

The remarkable true story of a father who moved heaven and earth to help his wife and son escape Chinese persecution and bring them to safety in Australia.'An awe-inspiring story of a father who never gave up hope of rescuing his wife and son from a genocidal regime' - Craig Foster AM, former Socceroos captainIn a remote area of deserts and mountains where the Silk Road once ran, China has built the world's largest prison. The Uyghur popula...

A tale of Merri the Magpie follows an enthusiastic magpie who learns to fly and sets of on a marvellous adventure across the country. Merri flies from her cozy little nest in the blue mountains to Queensland, learning and sharing along the way. On her travels Merri meets many amazing animals, making lots of new friends.Merri is a curious and adventurous young magpie with a love for exploring the world around her. With her bright eyes and lively spirit, she is always on the lookout ...

For those interested in learning more about the Cannabis Plant widely known as Marijuna here's your quick and easy guide! Learn what cannibus is, terminology, Cannabis types, usages, history, and more!!!

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Every town has its secrets.Most are buried in whispers. Some hide in old photographs, faded newspaper clippings, or the dusty attics of forgetful minds. But in this town, nestled between quiet streets and rows of picket-fenced homes, the secret was not hidden at all.It stood at the end of Hawthorn Street—tall, twisted, and wrong.Thornfield Manor.A house no one entered. A ...

The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.A collective of mystery writers, known as the Society of Fibbers, has captivated thousands with their addictive podcast-catapulting each member into the limelight. But when one of their own is found dead under chilling circumstances, the remaining Fibbers realize their newfound fame may have painted a target on their backs.Rebecca Stanchion, one of the group's co-founders, is convince...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Over snow-laced mountain peaks and through the frostbitten silence of the far north, two young warriors stood alone at the edge of the world—staring into the jaws of an ancient nightmare.Calla and Finn, siblings bound by blood and starlight, had come far since learning they were the last living descendants of Artemis. They had trained beneath the stars. They had hunted through dream-wild forests. They had awaken...