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Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

A Dead Rollercoaster Tycoon and a Lost Friend A new rollercoaster is unveiled at the Boardwalk and Pier and everyone is ready to ride. However, the festivities come to halt when a murder occurs. Several people may have wanted the victim dead including a wife that would inherit a fortune, a brother in law who would profit, and a sculptor who's crazy enough to kill over one of his precious collections. Quinn and Ridley, her turtle familiar, decide to help since this could bring bad publicity to the Aquarium and also get her mind off her lost friend Nora who hasn't been heard from in quite a ...

Miss Clara's in the Clink Someone committed a dastardly deed and Miss Clara is being framed and tossed in the hoosegow. The We're Not Dead Yet Club is down a member and the crew needs to get cracking to find the real culprit and spring their friend from lockup. And since Clara's in the clink, Miss Hazel will tell her side of the story in this hilarious tale that mixes our seniors with young whippersnappers.

A Witch on the Rampage and a Pawn Store Murder Cora is beside herself when Sophie goes on the rampage after learning about her real parents. The information causes Sophie so much distress, her powers become destructive. Can Cora and Sir Jasper make her see that all is not lost? Or will they be victims of her wrath? When a pawn shop owner falls from her balcony to sudden death, many wonder if it was suicide or murder? The victim was arguing with a person the day before, but who was it? Her best friend seems distraught, but is she putting on a front? And the janitor who worked at the pawn ...

What's with the snow in the deep south? Every morning Sam, earth witch, wakes up to a fresh blanket of snow. Does the new water witch have a thing for the white stuff? Sam doesn't have time to ponder as the new owner of Windemere Manor has invited half the town to a welcoming party at the mansion itself. But could there still be black magic left at the Manor. Mara, wind witch, has already had her bout with black magic. She doesn't want to go through that again. However, someone isn't going to make it out of the party alive. Is it the lingering black magic or something even worse? Now the ...

The Best Man is a Dead Man Coco is trying to get her Mad Batter Bakery off the ground by catering the engagement party of one of the wealthy families in town. But when the best man ends up dead on the bottom of one of her catering carts, Coco wonders if she'll ever be free of the taint of discovering the dearly departed. Stella and Vivian are ready to help, but these old girls might be more trouble than Coco bargained for. And when Coco attempts sleuthing on her own, will she be next on the victim list? Not if handsome deputy Logan has anything to say about it. Coco can be infuriating with ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded The Myrtle Lake gang, wearied by the town's persistent and puzzling ghost lights, is ready to take matters into their own hands—albeit at a pace set by their elder members. When a townsfolk mysteriously vanishes, all eyes dart towards these spectral illuminations. Yet, might there be an even more malevolent force lurking in the shadows? Throwing a wrench in their plans, the team unwittingly imbibes a peculiar brew with intoxicating side effects. Amidst the ensuing chaos, can Charlie rally the crew ...

An Amish Town Caper & Chicken Poop Bingo The girls, with Percy in tow, visit a quaint village filled with Amish shops. However, the picturesque view disguises the pillage and looting behind the scenes of one shop. When the girls smell mystery and intrigue they know it's a case for the We're Not Dead Yet Club. ***Warning*** Visions of manure and marble like poop dot the landscape in this hilarious tale.

Dead Body on the Roof of Cora's Bakery When a dead body with strange puncture wounds is dumped on the roof of Cora and Nana's bakery, suspicions abound on whether it was a supernatural or mundane killing. Especially since Cora heard the body dropping on the roof at 2am. The victim was a warlock...could he have tangled with the wrong paranormal? A rival in the victim's field may have had it out for him or perhaps an estranged aunt wanted her revenge. A purple mist is plaguing Cora. She knows it has to do with Sophie, but could it be something even more menacing. Especially when the mist ...

A Nail Salon Murder and a Suspicious NanaCora is up to her eyeballs in cake dough as the annual baking competition is ready to start. But she is sidelined when a nail tech at the local salon is murdered. Cora and friends were just there the day before, and what she witnessed has several people on the suspect list.Nana has been acting strange toward Sophie for a while now and Cora is over it. She doesn't understand what Nana has against her. Is it because she fears Sophie will steal Cody away from Cora...or is there more going on? Ben has gone on vacation so she can't get answers from him. ...

Charli's on the hunt to discover more about her heritage and why her dreams are becoming desperate. When Charli finds her grandmother, however, Elle needs her for another murder case. Charli's heritage will have to wait as the pair are led on a wild goose chase that includes a Mexican witch. Will Charlie and Elle find themselves in a mystical world that is beyond their imagination? And will Charli finally discover the true meaning behind her dreams? Find out in the last book of The Dreamer Trilogy

The Professional Wellness Session with Constance podcast offers a space for professionals to reflect on how life events may impact one's ability to be professionally well in their chosen career. An area of specific interest is individuals maintaining professional wellness while advocating for social justice and working in fields that can be emotionally taxing. The host is Constance Wallace, a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), and professional wellness coach.

A Witch, a Ghoul and a Racoon Shifter Walk Into a Bar Clarice, aka Click, is a witch who was accidentally or intentionally institutionalized. She can't remember which. Her former roommate in said institution, Sherry, aka Scatter and raccoon shifter, decides to bust her out. And Walter, a ghoul and former employee of the institute decides to join the little adventure. And what do three paranormal figures need...a mundane private investigator named Maribel. The paranormal peeps decide to build their own private eye business investigating supernatural phenomenon, but are dragged into an actual...

Welcome to Cabot's Keep..A Haven for Witches and a Haughty Kitty Familiar In the quaint town where the Renaissance fair comes to life, not everything is as it seems. My name is Cora, and along with my Nana, father Ben, and a good portion of the townsfolk, we share a bewitching secret. While some mundane residents dismiss our magical heritage as mere folklore, we practice our craft discreetly, minding our manners and keeping a low profile. Together, Nana and I run the town's beloved bakery. She's the mastermind behind our delectable treats, while I provide the muscle to handle the weighty ...

Lingering Shadows in Archer's Hollow As the age-old clash between light and dark converges on Archer's Hollow, a chilling murder disrupts the balance. Fiona finds herself not only unraveling the mystery behind the fallen enemy but grappling with the repercussions that follow. Meanwhile, Levi harbors a secret. Will it extinguish the spark of romance kindling between him and Fiona? Or will the impending battle between two powerful covens herald the end of all they hold dear?

A Cursed Artifact that Delays Death? When a healing artifact delays death, what is the downside? With any cursed antique, there is always a price to pay. Cecilia, Clarence and Edgar discover a new enemy and a familiar face when they travel to collect an antique crucible that's too good to be true. Or have they encountered an artifact that shouldn't be locked away? Find out in the newest adventure in the Curiosity Shop Cozy Mysteries

Can Dreams Solve Crimes? As Charli slumbers, her dreamscape unfolds, far surpassing the ordinary reveries of others. Within these nocturnal visions, enigmatic images and cryptic messages seem to speak directly to her, guiding her towards solving perplexing crimes. However, these elusive dreams are anything but straightforward. Charli must rely on her keen intellect and intuition to decipher their hidden meanings and unlock the secrets they hold. As she navigates the shadowy realms of her subconscious, she is drawn ever deeper into a world of mystery and intrigue, where the line between ...

A 150 Year Old Curse, a Mysterious Locket, and Ruffled Ghost Feathers Digger discovers an antique locket on a headstone in the cemetery, and when he takes it into the Grumpy Chicken Pub, the ghost fowl has a conniption! What does our feathered friend know about the locket that our crew doesn't? What secrets does the woman in the locket's picture hold? And will it expose a century old curse? Find out in the fourth installment of the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub series, and experience the points of view of not only Ginger, but Dixie, Digger, Ida, Edith and others in this special cozy mystery ...

Flames of Deceit Burn Bright in Archer's Hollow! Where there's smoke, there's a mystery—and this one's about to ignite. A baffling blaze claims a life, and though many see it as a tragic accident, Fiona and Levi sense a more sinister story smoldering beneath. The victim, enshrouded in a past of treachery and grudges, wasn't short of adversaries. But would someone truly fan the flames of vengeance to this deadly extent? Together, the duo dives deep into a sizzling cauldron of suspicions and secrets. Every clue heats up the trail, and every whisper could either be a warning or a confession....

The mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch... A cameo that pulses when danger is present... An antique shop only open in the dead of night... A funky sidekick... Grace Longstreet just wants to go to the beach, but when the matriarch of a wealthy family dies mysteriously in her home, the ocean breezes will have to wait. When the family of the deceased wants Grace to declare the death suspicious, her intuition flares. Grace is an insurance appraiser/adjuster for fine antiquities and a part time archeologist. She also wears a magical cameo that warns her of impending danger. Her mother's ...