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He is absolutely, completely, and undoubtedly the one man I shouldn't fantasize about. Other than being my boss, he's too rigid, a workaholic with a checkered past when it comes to women. Knowing all that, I shouldn't think about how his hands would feel on my body, or how his voice would sound when he whispered my name in the dark. But I can resist him. Mainly because he can't stand me, and he's the kind of boss who makes me think about murder on a daily basis. That's until he shows me his softer side and ignoring my need for him becomes impossible.

Imagine being born in captivity with a crippling disability. Your life is in the hands of alien creatures that provide sustenance and affection. How much does your happiness mean? Despite the title of this story, it is an incredibly sad tale. You are advised to grab a box of tissues before you start listening. This short story was written to bring awareness and inspiration.

In a time now legend, a sacred vow united the Farværdig and the Tuatha Dé Danann. One race born of fire, the other risen from nature. Together, they enjoyed centuries of peace and prosperity, under the protective blanket of this hallowed oath. But when war came to the doorstep of the Tuatha, the Farværdig turned their backs. Expelled from their lands, those Tuatha who were not extinguished went into hiding, later re-emerging in secret as the Quinlans. The broken vow took its toll on the Farværdig....

A father's threats. A tragic accident. Unanswered questions. Oz Sullivan has finally moved past the tangled web surrounding his brief, but intense, relationship with the young, impetuous Adrienne Deschanel. Through his family, and successful career as an attorney, he has forged a tranquil predictability. Then Adrienne unexpectedly emerges, with no memory of the life she once led. Her desperate attempt to flee the confusing and dark influences in the bayou propels her to the only face she knows

Molly never wanted to be a princess. Because as exciting as a royal ball might sound, it's really only boring dignitaries and kingdom policy meetings. not exactly a fun night in Molly's book. But when a mysterious party-crasher arrives with a plan to do the unthinkable, Molly finds herself wrapped up in a quest to save Tanniyn from an unstoppable army, a vengeful enemy, and the hordes of dangerous beasts lurking beyond the castle walls. Not to mention the ancient evil emerging from the pages of legend and threatening the existence of the entire known world.

Flying to coordinates unknown, the Wikk kids land the Phoenix on planet Evad and descend into an ancient jungle. Revealed is a highly intelligent civilization, whose inhabitants have now vanished, leaving behind astonishing technology! High stakes lead the Wikk kids on a dizzying ride from the pinnacle of a ziggurat into an endless underwater labyrinth. Dive into adventure, as the twins face a deadly showdown with the evil Ubel!

Anasofiya Deschanel fled to Maine to escape her mistakes. She learned quickly, and violently, you cannot run from what's inside you. Following a series of unfortunate events, Ana finds herself drowning in the consequences of actions, which left her heart cruelly divided between the St. Andrews brothers. Jon's embrace of darkness soon turns to dangerous cruelty, while Finn's kind heart offers a promise of love she does not feel she deserves. Between all three of them lies a secret with the potential to change everything.

An anthology of six short sci-fi stories set in space, featuring a story from The Quest for Truth galaxy, "Truthful Test". Authors and titles included in this anthology: "Moonstone Mystery" by J. L. Ender; "Truthful Test" by Brock Eastman; "Focus" by Rebecca Pettett; "Regenesis" by Janine Roche; "A Galactic Caper" by Elissa Peterson; and "The Second System" by Matt Hirshberg.

2124 was an interesting year...I was court-martialed, demoted and sentenced to perform hard labor for the rest of my natural life...Then things got rough.

For many decades, stories of betrayal, darkness, and blood have surrounded the mysterious land of Aragnar. Leagues away, these stories seem quite distant on Whitecliff Island, but not for long. When a young woman is thrust into a dangerous series of events, her destiny is forever changed. The choices she must make will alter not only her life but the lives of everyone around her.

Regnum Christi essays are extended, in-depth reflections on particular aspects of life as a Regnum Christi member. An essay may develop the nature of a virtue, showing what that virtue might look like when lived out in harmony with the Regnum Christi identity and mission. An essay may explore the challenges of living out one of the commitments shared by all members. An essay may be instructive, explaining the history, context, and meaning of certain movement traditions.

As soon as they stepped off the boat in New York, Irish immigrants Jim Leary and his brother Billy were conscripted into the Union Aero Corps, forced to fight in a civil war they had no interest in. Ten years later, with the war finally over and America divided into two nations, each brother believes the other died in combat. Jim Leary, now calling himself "Captain Gallagher", has taken to the air over the southwestern American territories in a stolen airship, leading the life of a pirate, the bane of both the Union and the fledgling Confederate States of America.

Scientist Leigh Readon and her colleagues have done the unimaginable. They’ve invented a machine that can transport matter to other platforms of the same machine. When the US government gets wind, they want it shut down immediately, or so they say. In an effort to save the technology from falling into the wrong hands, the group deletes all of the schematics and research information, and Leigh takes the risk of transporting herself to France where one of their landing pads is located. When she gets there, she plans to give the French scientists a heads up.

1920’s Chicago, Gregory Davenport is a gentle soul whose life is music, playing the sax, and piano in the brothers’ speakeasy. He’s only been involved in the family business with his seances, like most, staged for the participants. But after a brush with death during a raid by the Italian gangsters, Gregory gets two gifts from the ghost of his murdered Irish gangleader cousin. He becomes a real medium, able to channel the dead, and he gets one chance to go back in time.

When a young woman is thrust into the forefront of an ancient war, her actions will determine the fate of thousands. Finally free from the tyrannical reign of King Raveyn, Maria Fellbane and her people have found refuge in Aragnar, a foreign land on the verge of escalating war. Despite their serenity, murmurs of shadows in the dark mar the thin line between peace and fear, threatening to tear them apart once more. When tragedy strikes, Maria and Aleron must make difficult decisions to save their respective people, as well as prepare for the imminent war ahead.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans...This is the end. This is the beginning. The stage is set. The players, ready. A midnight dynasty, cursed to fall. An empire of shadows, determined to rise once more. Here they are, at the end of everything. One wrong move spells irreversible defeat. But, ah, what if they win?

Regnum Christi has always been passionate about integral formation. Each member’s ongoing journey to Christian maturity (that’s the simplest way to summarize what we mean by the phrase “integral formation” - the ongoing pilgrimage of faith that gradually leads us to greater and greater intimacy with God, apostolic fruitfulness, and personal fulfillment) is not only an instrument that enables us to evangelize better, the way training enhances an athlete’s performance during the actual competition.

Jack and his younger sister Ellie are all that’s left of their family. And now all Jack wonders is if he will always remain forgotten. But someone has discovered their secret. Jack, Ellie, and their friend Molly share a dangerous memory. A memory that the Emperor Morogh wants his hands on. As the Emperor’s forces chase them, Jack must find an old enemy of the kingdom, rescue a lost king, and discover the truth about his own memories.

When Rowena falls through her classroom wall and lands in an alternate world, she doesn’t count on being kidnapped - not once, but twice, dammit - and the stakes get higher as the men get hotter. Unwanted husbands keep piling up, but that doesn’t stop her from falling for the wrong brother. Not only that, she has 18-year-old Kendra to look out for and a war to prevent. Good thing she has the ability to go back through the wall.

Quillan Sullivan lost his twin brother two decades ago, a tragedy he never fully experienced due to his unusual ability to see and talk to Riley when no one else can. He believes this "gift" is a fluke, until the haughty, vainglorious love of his life, Estella, returns after several years abroad, and rips his world apart.