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Our enigmatic protagonist, Joseph Crown, is a renowned Hypno Dom and kink lifestyle expert with a reputation for privacy and secrecy. But when he meets John Wager, his carefully guarded identity is thrown into chaos. John offers him a solution to his problem - licensing his identity and business along with a wager to create a successful new life. But as Crown delves deeper into this new world, he discovers a dark side - THE ARCHITECT OF BEHAVIORS. Now, his life and anyone he comes into contact with are becoming part of the Great Game, and he must play to win.

This is the true story about discovering the furry community in Rhode Island with the help of a guide, who shares her experiences and the stories of others from across the US. Their lives create a rich and informative scene about different relationship forms, sexual expression today, personal identity, coming out in society, and how each of us is seeking others that share our values and beliefs.

Toad’s Terrible, No-Good, Very Excellent Adventure (How Not to Quest Properly) What happens when an imp with the self-preservation instincts of a sock in a tornado, a wizard who can’t stop turning things into chickens, a ghost rabbit with a talent for bad decisions, and a knight-turned-frog who just wants some peace get tangled in a fate-woven disaster? Well… this. Toad, an imp with a talent for absolutely the wrong kind of mischief, has been "banished" (read: promoted) to the Mortal Realm. Osric, a wizard desperately trying to master magic without creating more poultry, has somehow ...

The Secret Life of Shadowfolx You were never alone in the dark. The shadows were keeping your stories safe. Behind every reflective surface, a world exists. Not one of monsters, but of meaning. It’s where your unspoken thoughts go to stretch their legs. Where forgotten feelings file themselves away. Where strange, mischievous creatures tend to the parts of you you’ve tucked aside. Welcome to the Archive. Here, the Shadowfolx work tirelessly—not to haunt, but to hold. They are the unseen companions to your most human moments: The Regremlins nibble at your unmade decisions, cataloging ...

The World Voice Project Book Series invites you to become part of one of the largest emerging community learning networks (CLNs) seeking to encourage a participatory culture through which everyone can share their works, thoughts, and art in order to express who they are on a global scale. Contributors share their stories while inviting the listener to step into their shoes and be part of their life by association.

The Casino in Connecticut is the capital building for those of us in the Great Game who live in New England. My friend Matt is a professional gambler who thought he discovered a game full of high rollers to crash, but it wasn't that simple. Since friends invite their friends along when they do stupid things, I came along for the ride. What we discovered is that there are people betting on what utter strangers will do next.

A Tale of Forgotten Truths, Hidden Powers, and the Stories That Shape Reality Some stories are written. Some are erased. And some refuse to be forgotten. Ilias was once a scholar, a seeker of knowledge buried in the ruins of the past. Now, he is something else—a wanderer bound to an unraveling world, caught in the threads of a history no one remembers and a future that may never come to pass. The Keepers, the silent guardians of time’s greatest secrets, claim they are protecting balance, but Ilias has seen the truth: the past is breaking, and the very fabric of reality is fraying at the...

Embark on a transformative journey through the poetic heart of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There." This captivating collection, featuring poetry, short stories, and journal prompts, delves deep into the essence of one of America's most enchanting cities. It offers a unique blend of poetic inquiry and introspective exploration, inviting readers to traverse both the physical and metaphysical realms of experience. In the concluding volume, "Week 10 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance," readers are encouraged to reflect ...

In the heart of New Orleans, where jazz melodies lace the air and mysteries hide behind every corner, lies an uncharted path—one of poetic tales and poignant musings. Through 67 Days, be transported to the vibrant streets of NOLA, a city where every dawn promises a new story, and every dusk holds a secret whisper. Week 5 beckons you with the intriguing dance of 'Experimental Certainty.' Dive deep into a world where the boundaries of the heart are tested, and the soul reaches out, seeking connections in an age of social distance. Amidst this urban landscape, discover tales of love, longing...

Between Here And There: Week 1 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance Dive deep into the vibrant heartbeat of New Orleans with a poetic journey that transcends time and space. Over 67 days, experience the magic, mystery, poetic inquiry, and musicality of NOLA, as each day unfolds with a series of poems capturing the essence of morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and night. In this first week, delve into the "Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." As the world finds itself distanced, NOLA's spirit remains undimmed, her stories waiting to ...

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the heart and soul of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There: Week 3 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance". Each day unravels a tapestry of experiences, reflections, and insights, serving as a conduit between the reader and the vibrant spirit of The Crescent City. In Week 3, the journey takes a profound turn, exploring the nuances of human connection amidst the echo of distance. The poems resonate with the experimental certainty of exploration, unraveling the myriad facets of solitude...

Dive deep into the mesmerizing rhythms of New Orleans in Week 2 of this poetic journey. Let the city's tales of hope, revelations, introspections, enchantments, and wisdom sweep you away, as you traverse through the intricate dance of past, present, and future. In the heart of the Crescent City, where stories whisper from every corner and time lingers like an age-old melody, uncover a rich tapestry of poems set against its vibrant history, resilient spirit, and mystical traditions. From the hopeful hues of dawn to the profound depths of night, each day's narrative is an evocative ...

What if the world you thought you knew was alive with unseen possibilities, waiting to reveal itself? For six-year-old Joey, his first pair of glasses opens more than his vision—it unlocks a reality filled with shimmering sparkles, mysterious lights that respond to his emotions and intentions. Set against the rugged charm of Connecticut’s Homestead Apartments, nestled between shadowy woods and the bustling docks, Joey’s life unfolds in a delicate balance of the ordinary and extraordinary. His family—a lively mix of the warm-hearted Doreen, his teasing Uncle Tony, and his spirited ...

This E-book is part of the World Voice Project Book Series which invites you to become part of one of the largest emerging Community Learning Networks (CLN) seeking to encourage a participatory culture worldwide. This project selects works that bring about conversation, raise awareness, contrast thoughts and opinions, entertain, inform, and give voice to those who have struggled to be heard. We do this in order to express who “WE” are on a global scale. These works become part of the historical record while inviting the reader to step into another’s shoes and be part of their life by ...

This is the true story about a Rhode Island Polyamorous couple utilizing their passion for kink to be activists and advocates for better sexual education and raise awareness across a variety of issues. Their story paints an informative scene about different relationship forms, sexual expression today, Feminism, consensual nonconsent, power exchange, coming out in society, and seeking others that share your values and beliefs. This story centers around the desire to create a fetish family and a home built upon the foundation of BDSM and service.

Have you ever felt as if your life would make a compelling story? As if you should be published because the stories you write are intriguing and popular? Well, I am here to give you the tools to do just that. By learning the Perspective Outcome Journaling methodology you will have the tools to avoid writers block, to perfect your stories, and immerse yourself in your creative process. You will even reach a point where everything becomes information that can add depth, description, and life, to any setting, character, or circumstance. This workbook will walk you through the method by linking...

In a game where anything goes my life is defined by how I test others. I am a player in the Great Game and the only thing that is keeping me alive is having a life that is interesting and entertaining. For centuries, the Architects have moved people like puppets, betting on their lives, and their actions. They have encouraged players to become monsters with no law constraining us, but their own. I became one of those monsters to change all of that. This mostly true story will have you doubting what you know, and questioning if someone has already been pulling your strings. You might just ...