Compiled by intrepid journalist Neve Pride, this archive of recordings spans the months after dragons emerged on earth, chronicling the communities that sprang up amid the destruction, the scientists, military leaders, and experts searching for a defense, and those steadfastly seeking the missing. Neve and her young daughter Bex travel among the wreckage speaking to those left behind and surviving, against all odds. Neve records everything for history, and in the hopes of locating a clue as to where the dragons came from and how one might stop them.

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

Annie has always had high hopes for her future. But the reality of her life just isn’t measuring up. She loves her fiancé, Greg–doesn’t she? She’s going to get her degree and open her own business–won’t she? Then, a strange old woman shows up outside her house, and she seems to know a lot about Annie. An awful lot. Annie could tell the old woman to get lost. Yet there’s something about her Annie just can’t shake. And what she learns could change her life forever–but is it the life she envisioned?

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet.

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits.

This book was previously published as “Finding His Alpha” by Reba Bale. To save her marriage, she’s going to have to submit to her husband! After twenty years of marriage, Muriel and Bill are heading for divorce. As a last ditch effort, their therapist suggests they attend a Resuscitate Your Marriage retreat at an adults-only resort. On the secluded tropical island the counselors encourage Bill to tap into his "inner alpha”, making him realize how much he craves being in charge and dominating his wife. Muriel is shocked to learn that her gentle husband fantasizes about spanking her....

Lilliana I’m tired of the same old thing. My job as a marketing executive leaves me unfulfilled and yearning for something more. Leave it to my bestie to push me into a dating app. I’m not very optimistic, but then I’m matched with a mysterious stranger named Dash… He promises me a world of ecstasy beyond my wildest dreams, and maybe—just maybe—he’s someone I can explore my darkest desires with. Our connection is instant, and everything seems perfect. At first. Then, a darker side of Dash begins to surface—a jealous, obsessive, possessive, dominant side. A side that says ...

I didn’t know what I was walking into that night. A friend’s birthday, a high-end club, and there he was—a shadow in the corner, all piercing eyes and lethal charisma. I knew Marcus was trouble the moment he looked my way, but something in his gaze was calling me to him, despite the warning etched into every line of his face. He told me to stay away. Told me his world was too dark, that I was too good for him. But even then, I could feel it: a pull that went deeper than reason, tethering me to the danger he carried. Soon, it wasn’t enough to just watch from the sidelines—I wanted ...

This book was previously published as “Hotel Spanking” by Reba Bale. This business trip is more painful than she expected… Trapped in a hotel room with her annoying coworker while working on an impossible project for their boss, Debbie can’t help but feel a little petulant and bratty. John is smug. Hot. Super annoying. And a secret alpha? Debbie had no idea her coworker had such a bossy side until he calmly informs her that he knows the perfect way to release her tension – a good old-fashioned over-the-knee spanking. When the spanking is over, they can’t help but explore the ...

She pretends to be pious, but she’s about to be corrupted. Hank: Maribel Andrews, aka “The Church Lady”, has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. I’ve always wondered if those prim outfits and severe hairstyles hid a secret passion. Little did I know that Maribel had a kinky side, one I longed to dominate… Maribel: For years I was the “good girl”, doing what was expected of me. I saved myself for marriage, turned a blind eye to my husband’s cheating, and faithfully went to church every week to pray for my salvation. But following the rules didn’t keep me from ...

Sometimes, the wrong brother leads you to the right one. OLIVIA I said, "I love you,” and I thought I meant it. I was one day from walking down the aisle with him. Now I’m being torn apart because of it. My fiancé’s betrayal shattered my world and my trust. Nate is his older brother, my unexpected savior. He pieced me back together when I was broken. Now I'm caught between my past and my future, between loyalty and desire. Can one forbidden night make all the difference in the world? NATE I'm in love with a woman. She was meant to be my sister-in-law. Now she might be my everything. ...

Kane Charming is hotter than a lightning bolt—and twice as dangerous. Cami When I’m offered the lead cameraperson position for a major TV show, it’s a dream come true—until I’m told I’ll be filming literal tornadoes. As if that weren’t bad enough, I’m stuck in a truck with Kane Charming, the world’s most famous daredevil and renowned bachelor, for hours on end. He’s too sexy, too brave, too charming—too everything. Falling for him would be a catastrophe of epic proportions. Kane I have fame, fortune, and an exciting career. What can I say? I lead a charmed life. But ...

I'm a mafia man who lives for power and family. My past has made it so love isn't an option. Which is why some say I don't have a heart. A client who owes a substantial debt to me has disappeared. Sitting in his restaurant, I'm greeted by a woman who's a real spitfire. She doesn't care that I'm Franco DeLuca a made man. After a few more verbal exchanges things take a dark turn. She becomes my captive. During the time spent under my roof together the lines get blurred. Because of my dark past I keep telling myself I don't want anything to progress between us. She's testing my limits. She ...

She's a delicious treat, who's about to be devoured. It's just another shift at the diner—until I'm the lucky server chosen to work a private party. When the wealthy, older customer makes me an irresistible offer, I find myself saying yes to a celebration I know I'll never forget. Now I'm in for the ride of my life with not one, but two tempting, experienced men. They're eager to give me a taste of their world - one that will leave me breathless and begging for more. Sweeter Than Candy is a standalone scorching short story featuring two dominant older men, a younger woman's first time, ...

This book was previously published as “Spanking Justice” by Reba Bale. The best way to get over a bad marriage is to get over someone’s knee! When Amy tells her divorce lawyer Mark that she's feeling guilty about the demise of her marriage, he offers an unconventional solution: divorce discipline. Mark and his associates offer a special service to help women move past relationship guilt and learn to live on their own. And if the newly single women need a little correction along the way, these stern masters are quick to teach them a lesson. Soon Amy finds herself receiving her first ...

With her soft curves and sharp tongue, defense attorney Cressida Bridwell is the only woman in Mercury Ridge that I want. She's also the one woman I can't have. Jonah As a police officer, I spend a lot of time testifying in court, and no one is a tougher adversary than Cressida. I have to confess, I love going toe-to-toe with the passionate public defender. I admire her dedication to her clients, even if her faith in them is misguided at times. Judging by the way she glares at me, though, the admiration is entirely one-sided. She views me as the enemy. But I'm a Griffin brother—and ...

He's a firefighter trying to prove himself. But now he's trapped in a tattoo parlor with a woman he can't resist. I was just trying to warm up. The tattoo parlor where I work is freezing cold, so at closing time, I decide to hop in one of the few tanning beds in the building and warm up. But when the security alarm goes off for some reason, a hunky firefighter breaks in to save me. In the process, he manages to damage the lock. And now we're locked in together. As he works to free us, an attraction starts to build. And it might just be an attraction we can't resist. Trapped with the ...

Mira is my ride or die, my soulmate, my partner in crime. We're like two peas in a pod, and even our faults complement each other. Together, we run a quaint little bookstore in Hazy Cove, our own little paradise in the Pacific Northwest. And I’m madly in love with her. The only thing marring perfection? Her annoying, alpha-hole of a husband, Gunnar. Yeah, I’m the ultimate third wheel. To make matters worse, Mira wants Gunnar and I to be friends and is always trying to set up our bromance. Let’s be real, two men couldn’t be any different: Gunnar owns a motorcycle shop, I own a ...

While strangers meet, it’s lust at first sight! Two coworkers pass the time during a Black Friday stampede by getting busy under a clothing rack. A sexy older woman seduces a young virgin when he comes to talk about religion. And two strangers bang at a fireworks display, only to do it again when their paths cross at a carnival, with his family and crowds of people nearby. It’s all about lust and filthy fun when these strangers hook up and have some very inappropriate quickies. “Hello, Sexy Stranger” is a collection of four quick and steamy stories of people getting down and dirty ...

What happens when a wife is pushed beyond her limits? My husband claimed he wasn't ready to start a family, but in reality he was too busy starting one with someone else. They say two wrongs don't make a right, but it might make me feel better. I'm going to visit one of his friends at work and see if the friend wants to bend me over his desk and ravage me. I used to be a super slut in college. Maybe it's time to reclaim my life again and have some fun. A spicy tale of an unapologetic cheating wife. Note: This short story is about 4,500 words of filthy cheating wife sex. Reader discretion ...