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Jake Corba is a man who has lived under an ancient curse all his life. He is functionally possessed by a demon and has spent most of his adult life denying his family and his heritage. That all changes when a mysterious man known only as Ivar steps into his life in an attempt to help Jake accept the man he is destined to become. Through his journeys, Jake fights demons, zombies, and all manner of supernatural creatures, but as he does he finds himself square in the middle of a trap that has been laid out over the span of decades by two enemies from his past seeking revenge

Jack and Jill ran up a hill to fetch a pail of.... holy water?Jack and Jill Corba have lived a sheltered life on their family's farm, but when their father falls ill, they venture out to bring back the one thing that can save his life.The task seems simple, but when the unexpected occurs, they find themselves separated and lost in a strange world of enchanted creatures and monsters of all sorts.Jack encounters a young girl named Gretel who has been abducted by an evil witch while Jill stumbles upon a woodsman with an axe to grind with a big bad wolf.Love is found and enemies are made as ...

In the fifth volume of the JOV series, Jason is finally in a happy relationship with David Stone, but trouble is bound to come when an unexpected visitor comes and while Jason tries to make a go of his writing career, again, tragedy strikes. Cynthia Davis is enjoying her new life as a mom, but the changes that come with it, not so much. Ken Jenkins is struggling with unemployment as it puts a strain on his relationship with Adam. Mike Turner receives some shocking news from his parents and is pulled into a situation that no one would want to deal with. Another round of love and disaster in ...

In this volume, six months have passed since the events of DH:Second Coming and while most of the world has no memory of what happened, Jake and a few of his allies still remember. Everyone is still recovering, but Jake's worries are just beginning. The Black List looms over his head and one name upon it has him troubled.When his hand is forced, Jake must finally see to the list, but before he can start, names are being crossed off already and it's a race against time to stop whoever is killing those on the list before they set their sights on someone near and dear to Jake.His efforts ...

The year is 1984 and a 16 year old Jake Corba is just a misunderstood kid in need of a good home. It seems the world has given up on him already, but he finds new hope in a unique group home in Oak Bridge, CA. Jake finds a new life in the small town, but unfortunately his old problems won't seem to go away. No matter where he goes, he cannot escape the dark secret that has cursed his life since the day he was born. While Jake finds enemies, he also finds friends, but their help may not be enough to prevent the darkness that is destined to come. He is about to face the most intense challenge...

He has terrorized and tormented countless innocent lives, but no one has ever known what made the evil warlock Jackal Bledsoe so twisted and evil. Revealed for the first time, the true origin of this psychopath tells the story of a monster bred from birth.As he taunts his victims, they relive their first encounters with Jackal and we are witness to the key moments that turned Jackal into the twisted freak he was destined to become; and all the while a sinister force lurks in the shadows leading him along this dark path. A greater evil lies ahead and a plan begins to unfold and this is only ...

Directly after the events of the first epic adventure, Jake finds himself in one of the strangest situations of his life, and that's saying something. As he and Ivar deal with this odd situation, a series of ritualistic killings occur. Bodies are found drained of blood and bearing a strange mark on their foreheads. Jake soon discovers that these murders could be heralds of something far more ominous and destructive, something that Dontavius DeMarco is closely linked to.Soon, Jake is embroiled in a vast and ancient conspiracy to bring about an old evil that could mean the end of not only the...

Dr. Joseph Corba is a man of science and believes in logic but his family believes that a curse looms over their family. Joseph seeks to dispel this belief by beginning his residency at a hospital that is widely known for the strange and unusual. He hopes to prove to his family, and himself, that there is no curse that plagues them and to once more affirm there is no threat beyond our eyes.Dr. Corba is also anxious to begin learning from Dr. Kilgore, a pioneer in the field of mental rehabilitation. He seeks to not only heal his charges but to explore the furthest limits of the human ...

Jack and Jill survived their fall down the hill and are now ready to see the world and live their lives to the fullest. Jack and Gwen are about to begin the adventure of starting their own family and Jill is enjoying exploring the world for the first time. It seems everything is working out for them both, but not all is as it seems.Gretel still bears a grudge against Gwen for the death of her brother Hansel and will stop at nothing to get revenge. Even if it means making a deal with none other than Rumplestitskin to do it.Jill is enjoying her life of adventure and freedom, but there’s ...

The legend of Morgan Sanguine has been shrouded in the mists of history for centuries. Until now.In fourteenth century France, a young girl dreams of a grand life of adventure and romance, but in her attempt to find her way, she stumbles upon a dark and twisted path. The true story of Morgan Sanguine and how she came to be has been discovered and at last the secret behind the legendary Corba Curse shall finally be revealed within this third entry in the Demon Hunters saga.

In the second book in the Jason Of The Valley series, life keeps moving forward and there are always a few unexpected twists. After the events of the previous year, Jason is finally on track to make his movie and reunites with his family. It's all going so well, but is it too good to be true? Matt is visited by an old friend from the past which puts a definite strain on his relationship with Jason. Mike and Ivan are enjoying their first-year anniversary trip to Europe until Ivan's mother shows up and deals a blow that transforms their relationship in a most unexpected way. Ben befriends a ...

Jason Randwulf comes to Towers City to find his future but instead finds his life taking a few steps back. The only job he can get is at a local coffee shop - which pays nothing - and then he learns his former boyfriend is currently involved with someone new. When Jason answers an ad for a mysterious experiment to make some money, he is infused with a strange substance that grants him incredible powers and brings him nothing but trouble. Despite all that, he decides to use his new abilities to become a hero. He cracks down on the Neon drug that's been flooding the city and takes down some ...

Two years have passed since Jason Randwulf saved the kingdom of Havencrest from the madness of Surreel and he has become the beloved hero of all of Alerion, but at a time of great joy, he is troubled. Something has been brewing, slowly, and now he can't ignore what he feels. Something is wrong in the world. This dark force drives a wedge between Jason and his love, King Tyler Zane. As Spectrum, Jason sets off on a quest to find the root of this trouble, and he's not so sure he'll ever return. Across the Nexian Sea lies Altherion, The Obsidian Continent, and it is not spared the toxic ...

Friendship and love are tough bonds to break, and in this third entry in the Jason Of The Valley series, Jason and his friends test those bonds to the limit. Jason and Matt are trying to start their new lives together in a new town but things don't go as planned when they meet the new neighbors. Mike is reeling from his recent break up and throws himself into his work, but soon he meets a younger man who energizes him; almost to death. Ken's job future is at risk when a corporate shark is brought in to clean house, but if he can keep her busy and be her friend, he might just be saved. Ben ...

Brian Baker has been sentenced to an anger management support group for the second time. He's got problems and according to him, it's because he's been on Santa's naughty list since he was a child and he's sick of it. When he is offered the chance to get off the list at long last, he jumps at it and he finds himself on a path that helps him to see that there may be more than one way to wind up on the naughty list. Will he find a way off the naughty list once and for all or will this year be it for Christmas? Can Christmas be saved by one of the naughty ones? And what is the secret under ...

Daniel Tucker used to love Christmas, but when tragedy strikes, he shuts off his heart and grows cold and his world grows cold around him. He turns his back on his friends and family. One fateful night in a local mall teaches Daniel how his actions have affected others in his life and soon he begins to discover a lost part of himself and gives him a chance to recapture his humanity before it's too late.

In the seventh book of the Jason of The Valley series, Jason and his friends face a fresh batch of challenges in life and love. Jason's mother, Cheryl, is getting engaged, but Jason is less than thrilled by the groom. Jason and Dave are enjoying co-habitational bliss, but when they are about to make a big change, an even bigger change comes along, putting their domestic bliss at risk. Ken is still in the glow of marital bliss with Adam, but things get challenging when he comes into work and discovers his bosses are crooks and when his company is dissolved, along with his job. Back on the ...

In the late nineteenth century, the little town of Diablo Luto is known for being a haven for scoundrels and killers but a greater threat emerges as people begin disappearing in the night. Kassi Nova is a rookie demon hunter seeking her first big case and when she hears about Diablo Luto, she knows what needs to be done. Leaving her people behind and ignoring all advice from others, Kassi travels to Diablo Luto to put a stop to whatever evil is overtaking it. She befriends a man known only as Slade. He has lived in Diablo Luto for most of his life and he knows some of the secrets it holds. ...

The sixth installment of the Jason of the Valley series finds Jason Preston living his happily ever after with David but when his mother shows up at his doorstep, his dream life becomes a nightmare. Ken is slowly fitting into his new job and finding a talent for the ad biz, but Adam yearns for a family. Their quest to expand their family drives Ken almost to insanity. Matt and Mike forge a new level to their friendship but when Ivan returns from out of nowhere, the confusion grows. Jason also seems to finally found a path to success when a Hollywood exec takes an interest in his writing but...