Architecture student Lin Jue never expected his Friday night to end in bloodshed. After receiving a "lucky egg," he's dragged into a deadly game where survival isn't a goal--it's the only rule. And when the brilliant but unreadable medical student Song Hanzhang saves his life, Lin Jue forms an ironclad bond with this man who reveals nothing and misses nothing.The two must rely on each other to survive the brutal trials of the Devil's Hunting Ground, from ravenous creatures to equally despe...

How support for the Luigi Mangione erupted from what remains unfinished in the American Revolution—and the unexpected path to fulfill its promise.On December 4, 2024, a health insurance CEO was shot dead on a Manhattan sidewalk. The police cordoned off a stretch of pavement and initiated a multi-state manhunt that captured the world's attention. But across America, the killing was embraced as an act of popular justice, as if the official victim was the real crimina...

By day, Chanda Mehra is an unremarkable widowed prosecutor fighting for Jagdambapur's slum residents. By night, she transforms into Vetali—a voluptuous, seductive vampire guardian in a scandalous red leather costume—who protects the city with fang and fury.When Vetali discovers that drug lord Rana Vikram Singh is funding a private militia to terrorize the slums, she infiltrates his opium-poppy compound by posing as a courtesan at his opulent gala. But Vikram is no ordinary criminal...

What if every book burned was a book worth saving?For seventeen centuries, certain books have been considered too dangerous to keep on the shelf. They have been confiscated, smuggled, encrypted, hidden under temple floors, sealed in clay jars, locked in monastic vaults, looted by emperors, sold at auction, scanned by hobbyists, and stolen by the truckload. They have killed, or have been blamed for killing, more people than is convenient to discuss.The Devil's Library is the...

Creative writing isn't just about inspiration—it's about practice.Every writer knows the frustration of staring at a blank page or feeling unsure how to turn ideas into stories. This textbook offers a guided journey through every stage of the writing process—from finding your voice and developing characters to shaping plots and preparing for publication.With 50 structured prompts and hands-on exercises, you'll learn to think critically about your goals as a writer, experime...

"The Psycho-Analytic Study of the Family" by J. C. Flugel delves into the intricate dynamics of family relationships through the lens of psychoanalysis. Flugel explores how familial structures influence individual psychology, emphasizing the unconscious motivations that shape interactions among family members. By examining various family roles and their psychological implications, the book provides insights into the emotional undercurrents that govern familial bonds. This work is significa...

The fourth volume in this horror anthology features eleven stories by a group of writers who are both new and experienced in this genre. More spine-tingling stories to chill you on a dark night! This volume consists of:-Cape Hawk (Olivia Arieti)Ask and You Shall Receive (Peter Fratesi)Wings of the Storm (E. S. Sibbald)The Party From Hell (Al Case)Cloth (Tom Leaf)Evil Eyes (Carl Hughes)Candle Wax (Stephen Lang)Finding the Vampire (Joh...

Chanda Mehra discovers a ledger linking Councilor Arvind Deshpande to corruption and land grabs, transforming into Vetali to infiltrate his hilltop mansion—only to find the politician waiting with an unexpected challenge: a pleasure duel where her body becomes the battleground. What begins as a contest of wills evolves into a night of mutual vulnerability and unexpected intimacy. As the night unfolds, Chanda/Vetali learns about the terrible secret of her husband's killer.

In "The Psycho-Analytic Study of the Family," J. C. Flugel delves into the complexities of familial relationships through the lens of psychoanalysis, blending theoretical insights with empirical observations. Published during a time when psychoanalytic thought was gaining prominence, Flugel'Äôs work reflects the influences of Freud and his contemporaries while exploring the often uncharted emotional landscapes within family dynamics. The text is characterized by a meticulous analytical sty...

In a land divided by borders and rules, there was once a man known as the Orange King. His kingdom was not built on strength or wealth, but on his uncanny ability to understand human nature. The Orange King, a master of manipulation, knew how to captivate any audience with his stories. They were never practical or even logical, but they were enchanting. His words twisted the hearts of those who listened, weaving them into a web of devotion to him.He loved the sound of his own voice...

Are you stuck between staying in a relationship or walking away? This book is the clarity you've been searching for.Stay or Walk Away is a powerful guide for anyone quietly battling emotional exhaustion, confusion, and the fear of making the wrong decision in love. Whether you're married, in a long-term relationship, or feeling lost after years of trying to make it work, this book meets you in your most honest place — and helps you heal forward.You'll discover:The r...

Proceedings of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine's (A4M) Seventeenth World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies Spring Summer and Winter Sessions (2009 conference year). Also includes Anti-Aging Clinical Protocols 2010-2011.