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Crimson, the bloodthirsty, sadistic King of Hearts, is a villain. Or at least he’s supposed to be. That’s just how things work in Wonderland, a strange, fanciful place filled with heroes and villains who always seem to be at odds. Crim is in a very dark place after the hero Alister Kingsley wins the Wonderland joust and marries Madeline Hatter. He should have known better than to hope for true love since villains don’t get "happy endings". But there’s something fishy afoot.

Neverland is in trouble. An evil mage who can shape-shift into a gigantic crocodile has stolen the Neverland Clock and broken the spell upon it so that time has returned to Neverland. As a consequence the girl who never grew up - did. Petra Pan, now a young woman, travels to London, England, in search of a knight worthy enough to be able to pull the only weapon capable of defeating the Aztec god Tezcatlipoca from the stone - Excalibur. Petra along with her loyal male fairy companion, Tinker, encounters a fencing champion named Eirwen Darling.

Angelica Marie Hutcherson only agreed to write 250 words on the Academic Battle for the Homecoming Edition of the school's newspaper because the editor won't accept any of her other stories. But as Angelica starts to do her research, she comes to a startling realization: The Academic Battle, the Homecoming game, and the class election have all accidentally been scheduled on the same day, and it's too late to do anything about it!

Pages magazine says this collection represents “the absolute best in short literary fiction.” This installment exhibits a fresh batch of immensely talented writers, all of whom exemplify the level of accomplishment that has kept this acclaimed series running strong since 1985. Comprising 20 stories, this rich and varied collection features everything from a fresh take on the classic Southern gothic to a velvet-smooth work of erotic suspense.

Alister Kingsley is an eccentric, London artist who is famous for his surreal, fanciful paintings set in a land that only exists in his imagination: Wonderland. Alister’s ‘dream girl’ Madeline Hatter wasn’t supposed to be real. But when the White Rabbit shows up at his art expo, and leads him down the rabbit hole Alister comes face-to-face with the Mad Hatter herself when she rescues him from getting barbequed by the King of Heart’s pet: the Jabberwocky. As it turns out, Madeline got herself into a pickle, and needs Alister’s help.

This amusing collection of poems about spies and espionage is well-researched, and most are based on true stories and events that you might have read about in the news. Highly addictive and laugh-out-loud funny with an occasional profound undertone.

Getting dumped at the altar almost broke Lana Mckenzie beyond repair. A year wiser and later, she finally started to get her life back together. Until she runs into her ex and his new fiancée. After an embarrassing ordeal in public, mortified and in need of a quick departure, she jumps at a chance opportunity to house-sit. Tucked away in Hamby, GA, awaits a beautiful, secluded estate up in the mountains. Kayden Capshaw, wracked with grief, heads to the house on the mountain to lay low, but soon finds himself an unwelcome roommate to the distracting Lana.

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.

Theodore Gale is a 25-year-old, unemployed, playboy cowboy with the propensity for getting into fights. After winning a bronco riding competition he decides to celebrate with a southern belle he sneaks to the barn at the Gale Farm. The following morning should have started with some kinky fun, but instead his life is turned upside down when a green tornado appears and takes Theo’s barn to another world.

The Wicked Warlock of the West, Jadyn, has a plan to conquer Oz. Next on his list is to become King of the Trolls. But to do that he has to infiltrate Troll Kingdom and defeat King Belwort’s Champion in the Trolls’ Fighting Competition. Meanwhile, playboy cowboy Theodore Gale is having his own problems. When a giant robot attacks the Emerald City Theo’s mother, Ozlyn, is kidnapped. Theo wants to rescue the Sultry Sorceress of Oz from Dr. Doppelganger's evil clutches before she gets technolyzed, but a robot army stands in his way.

A genderbent retelling of the classic fairytale Rapunzel...When Rapunzel finally gathers the courage to leave his tower he triggers a booby trap spell that transports him to the Heroes’ Labyrinth. Armed only with his magic hair he’s thrown into a dangerous, subterranean world where undead monsters are constantly trying to eat or kill him. Rapunzel discovers that the only way to leave the Labyrinth is to beat it. Necromancer Gothel created the Labyrinth as a test to find a "true hero".

On the eve of the author's first marathon, he had a vision to accomplish something big. Throughout his life, he faced obstacles and adversity, but never defeat. During the darkest and most challenging moments, he always felt an indominable sense of determination and hope.

Dive into the enchanting world of Wonderpedia Books: A Collection of Bedtime Stories for Kids - Dreamland Adventures! This delightful collection of bedtime stories is the perfect way to end your child's day, whisking them away on magical journeys filled with wonder, imagination, and heartwarming lessons.

Join Lily as she discovers an old paintbrush in her attic, a seemingly ordinary find that unlocks the door to a world of wonder and possibility. From painting sun-kissed meadows teeming with vibrant wildflowers to crafting majestic mountains that reach the heavens, Lily's brush transforms her bedroom into a canvas of dreams where every stroke tells a story.

The 19th addition of this annual anthology exhibits a collection of short fiction from award-winning Southern authors and rising stars including Edward P. Jones and Silas House. Each story’s derivation is explained in an illuminating note from the author following the rich and entertaining tales.

Everyone wants to be someone, but everyone's not like them. Them? They were different. The moonlight turned them into something else. They thought they were the only ones. They were willing to do anything to become someone. Anything. And that went too far. Way too far. They didn't want to do it, but they couldn't say no. There was no way they came this far to walk away. They could taste their dream of becoming one of them, becoming alphas.

Carter and Jenni never thought it would get this far. It was supposed to be over. It wasn't supposed to get out of hand, but it did. Things already will never be the same again, but now, it's getting worse.... The werewolves won't stop. They're going to destroy everything in their path unless someone stops them.

It wasn't supposed to be like this. Omega Omega Psi was supposed to be a brotherhood. They were supposed to be a family. Now, it's all wrong. With the guilt clouding his daily thoughts, how can Carter look the woman he loves in the eyes? How can he move forward?

They were willing to do anything to become someone. Anything. And that went too far. Way too far. They didn't want to do it, but they couldn't say no. There was no way the pledges of Omega Omega Psi came this far to walk away. They could taste their dream of becoming one of them, becoming Alphas. The incident changed everything. Is there such thing as going too far?

Everyone wants to be someone in college. From the hoop dreamers to those calling themselves musicians, even down to the double majors, they all try to impress someone. Everyone wants to be someone, but everyone's not like them. Them? They were different. The moonlight turned them into something else. They thought they were the only ones.