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These 31 stories are fiction. Short and scary. Delivered to you in small, terrifying bursts, much the way you’d experience each individual room in a haunted-house attraction. They were specifically written to be enjoyed by both the not-too-young and old alike. Inside, you’ll find horror, drama, even a few laughs - and zombies. Zombies by the ton. Gnawing, gnashing, stumbling, and staring... Right. At. You. Waiting…for a bite-sized offering.

What if you could fire yourself from the most exhausting parts of your job... today? As a solopreneur, you know the feeling: the quiet dread of the blank page, the pressure to be creative on command, and the constant, draining shift between being a high-level strategist and a low-level worker bee. It's the fastest path to burnout and the single biggest reason most one-person businesses fail to grow. But what if the "hustle" is a lie? What if the solution isn't to work harder, but to fundamentally change the way you work? The AI Advantage is Day 1 of a 30-day challenge that will completely ...

Some of the world's most successful companies - Google, Disney, Starbucks - are not simply profit-driven, but purpose-driven. They identify the purpose behind why they do what they do and let their "why" drive what they do every day. Nicholas Pearce argues that we all should do the same: discover our "why" and commit to the journey of aligning our daily work with our life's work. The Purpose Path is for people in any field who long to have more than just a job or a career, but a true vocation that allows them to connect their soul with their role.

John Parker never had to look far for an advocate and mentor to help him overcome his greatest challenges, from his father's abuse to the tragic loss of his son. His great-aunt Gladys, or "Glad," was always there, telling him he was destined for extraordinary things and inspiring him to become the person he was meant to be. In Be the Dawn in the Darkness, John invites you on his journey from heartbreak to happiness, fear to resolution in this inspirational account of a boy and his harbinger.

An exotic mystery set in 11th-century Japan....Akitada is on his way to the bedside of his dying mother when bad weather forces him to take refuge in a temple whose central treasure is a brilliantly painted hell screen. Perhaps its violent imagery influences his dreams: that night he is awakened by a terrible scream.

It's only after Akitada returns to his family and a scene of domestic unhappiness and scandal that the significance of that cry becomes clear.

You created a great product. But the fear of selling is keeping it on your hard drive. The technical and psychological hurdles of building a "store" can feel more intimidating than creating the product itself. You're faced with a new world of websites, funnels, and conversion rates, so you get stuck and never launch. What if you could build a high-converting sales page in less than an hour, without writing a single line of code? The 1-Page Sales Machine is Day 9 of your 30-day challenge, designed to demolish the fear of selling. This book gives you a simple system to write powerful sales ...

The City may be under siege, but everyone still has to make a living. Take Notker, the acclaimed playwright, actor and impresario. Nobody works harder, even when he's not working. Thankfully, it turns out that people appreciate an evening at the theatre even when there are large rocks falling out of the sky. But Notker is a man of many talents and all the world is, apparently, a stage.

There's no formal training for battlefield salvage. You just have to pick things up as you go along. Swords, armour, arrows - and the bodies, of course. Over the years, Saevus Corax has picked up a lot of things. Some of them have made him decent money, others have brought nothing but trouble. But it's a living, and somebody has to deal with the dead. Something else that Saevus has buried is his past. Unfortunately, he didn't quite succeed.

On Sugawara Akitada's first official assignment as a young government clerk in 11th-century Japan, he is sent from the capital city on a nearly impossible mission to Kazusa to discover why tax convoys are disappearing. In the politically murky world of the Japanese court, he has been set up to fail. However, the resourceful Akitada, his elderly servant, Seimei, and his impudent bodyguard, Tora, are determined to fulfill their mission and discover the truth in a town of dangerous secrets.

You've launched your first product. Now the terrifying question hits: "What's next?" The fear of being a "one-hit wonder" keeps many solopreneurs from building a truly sustainable business. They don't have a system for innovation, so they get stuck, endlessly tweaking their first product, too afraid to create the next one. What if your audience could just tell you exactly what to build next? Planning Your Next Product is Day 20 of your 30-day challenge. This book gives you a simple system to end the guesswork of product development forever. You'll learn how to listen to the signals your ...

It spread fast - no time to understand it - let alone learn how to fight it. Once it reached you, it was too late. All you could do is run. Rumored safe zones and potential for a cure drifted across the populace, forcing tough decisions to be made. They say only the strong survive. Well, they forgot about the smart, the inventive, and the lucky.

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was not trying to start a movement. She was simply tired of the social injustice. Yet her simple act of courage started a chain of events that forever shaped the landscape of American race relations. Now, decades after her quiet defiance inspired the modern civil rights movement, Mrs. Parks' own words tell of her courageous life, her passion for freedom and equality, and her strong faith.

You have great content. But how do you turn it into a product you can sell? The leap from content creator to business owner is the biggest hurdle for most solopreneurs. The idea of creating a product feels heavy, complicated, and like it will take months of work. So you stay stuck, creating free content forever, never building a real business. What if you could create your first digital product in the time it takes to watch a movie? The 2-Hour Ebook is Day 8 of your 30-day challenge, and it demolishes the barrier between content and commerce. This book provides a step-by-step system to take...

Are you drowning in a sea of AI tools you don't have time to learn? You're motivated and ready to build, but the "Shiny Object Trap" is real. Every day, a dozen new AI apps launch, each promising to be the magic bullet for your business—and each with a new monthly subscription. It's an overwhelming cycle that leads to wasted money and zero progress. It's time to stop chasing tools and start building your workshop. Your AI Toolkit is Day 4 of the 30-day challenge that provides a clear, minimalist, and powerful guide to the only tools you actually need. This book cuts through the noise to ...

You've built the business of your dreams. But what if it's leading you straight to burnout? You've mastered the systems for content, marketing, and sales. But now you face the final, most dangerous enemy: yourself. The constant pressure to be "on," the creative exhaustion, and the mental fatigue can bring even the most successful business to a grinding halt. What if the secret to long-term success isn't about working harder, but about protecting your own energy? The Resilient Solopreneur is Day 29 of your 30-day challenge. This book turns the focus inward, giving you the essential ...

You've built a business, but have you protected it? Legal documents like Privacy Policies and Terms of Service feel complicated, expensive, and intimidating for most solopreneurs. So you put it off, telling yourself you'll "do it later." This leaves your business, your content, and your income vulnerable. What if you could generate the foundational legal documents for your online business in minutes, for free? The Legal Basics is Day 28 of your 30-day challenge, and it's designed to demystify the legal side of running an online business. This book gives you a simple overview of the core ...

You've chosen your niche. You're standing on profitable, solid ground. But now a new, paralyzing question emerges: "Who am I to teach this?" This is the Imposter's Shadow, the voice that convinces talented solopreneurs they aren't "expert enough" to create content or sell a product. This single fear keeps more businesses on the sidelines than any other. The Instant Expert is Day 3 of your 30-day challenge, designed to permanently silence that voice. This book provides a powerful system for using AI to rapidly learn a new topic and translate that knowledge into high-value, authority-building...

Are you an ambitious solopreneur who's tired of the hustle and ready for a real system? You're stuck in a cycle of overwhelm—drowning in tasks, afraid of technology, and unsure how to turn your passion into a real business. You know there has to be a better way than working 12-hour days just to stay afloat. This is that better way. The AI-Powered Solopreneur is a complete, 30-day challenge that gives you the entire operating system for a modern, one-person business. This is not a collection of tips; it's a day-by-day blueprint that will guide you from idea to a fully automated business. ...

Beast Hunt invites you to step into the claws, wings, and scales of the creatures humanity has feared for centuries. From mighty dragons to forgotten forest spirits, from mechanical monstrosities to cursed beings of the deep—these are the stories of the unseen, the unheard, and the misunderstood.

Ein gebrochener Prince Charming trifft auf eine in Ungnade gefallene Cinderella in dieser unwiderstehlichen Billionaire Romance. Sie ist sein süßester Wunsch ... und sein dunkelstes Geheimnis! Farrow. Der Plan war simpel. Schleich dich rein. Schnapp dir den Anhänger. Hau ab. Problem Nummer eins? Amerikas eingefleischtester Junggeselle hat mich erwischt. Problem Nummer zwei?Er hat beschlossen, mich zu behalten. Als sein Dienstmädchen. Zach Sun strahlt eine ungeheure Kälte aus, trotzdem spüre ich in seiner Gegenwart flammende Hitze auf der Haut.