A war-weary knight seeks peace. When his homeland is invaded, can he find a way to save his family and oust the enemy from the Island?1461, Isle of Jersey. Disillusioned by war, Sir Philippe de Carteret returns home to hang up his sword and embrace his duties as seigneur of the island's most powerful manor. Desiring to raise his son in peace and safety, he is dismayed when news arrives that the impregnable fortress of Mont Orgueil Castle has been breached.He seeks assistanc...

As the fall semester begins, rumors swirl around TechPolyTech that the Dean of Commerce Tech has gone missing! A murder? An affair gone wrong? But this is just business as usual—because in academia this is just another Monday.Dr. Lisa Lee, a 35-year-old EdTech specialist, is reeling from the sting of a promised promotion she never got. She’s been rejection before, but this one was different, she feels like a complete failure. Lisa works in the department Computer And Technology Ser...

No one can escape destiny. But that doesn't mean they won't try.Within this fast-paced anthology of historical short stories and novelettes, each protagonist must face their own day of reckoning: a day when decisions must be made and action taken.Including a duplicitous Renaissance priest, an outraged Civil War widow, a jealous 17th century nobleman, and an ambitious '50s dress designer, ten compelling protagonists embrace or deny the darkness within to dis...

When fleeting moments reshape the worldWhat if a single conversation could execute a queen? A chance encounter could crown a king? A basket of apples could inspire an art movement?***Echoes of Small Things***presents nine captivating tales from The Paper Lantern Writers, exploring how history's most pivotal moments often spring from the smallest of seeds. From a girl's coded message changing the British occupation of India to a woman blazing new tr...

In much the same manner as Pandora, each Paper Lantern Writer takes a turn opening an old wooden chest, digging out stories spanning seven centuries. The individuals in these tales—heroes, villains, and in between—are more than people from the past. Whether they are making mayhem, waging war, or quietly holding their families together, their strength and fortitude shines on the page. From the Swinging Seventies to the Middle Ages, these characters gather, keep, and spill the secrets of the...

With his ancestral manor in ruins, Philippe strives to forge a new family legacy. But a relentless knave is determined to cause his downfall.1470, Isle of Jersey. Heart-broken by his father's death, Philippe returns home to shoulder the hereditary mantle of seigneur. Coming of age during an oppressive occupation, he aspires to reconstruct the fiefdom based on values of prosperity and compassion.Despite his misgivings, he acquiesces to the arranged marriage ...