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Shyness, anxiety, fear, and low self-esteem in children are more common than ever before. The isolation, social distancing, and masking of our children have resulted in many becoming withdrawn, lacking friends, and victims of bullying. Unless things change, they may grow up lacking basic social skills and problem-solving abilities and find life very challenging as a young adult. Seven in ten parents say children’s post-pandemic social skills have declined! But there are things you can do as a parent to empower your child with absolute and effortless confidence!

There are two types of people in Jefferson County: Those who know the legend of the Pope Lick Monster, and those who believe it. Before the night is over, Sam will have no choice but to join the believers. Since their mother’s death, Sam’s sole focus has been taking care of her younger brother, Kenny. Now Kenny’s Scout troop is missing, having never returned from the woods around Pope Lick. Sam gathers a group of friends to search for the boys and their Scoutmaster.

Imagine writing an enthralling story set in a futuristic world, featuring advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and intergalactic travel. A story that not only captivates audiences but also brings you joy during the creative process.

Alex has a crush on the new teacher’s assistant, and he’s finally worked up the nerve to approach her. Too bad she’s crossed the University’s star player, and Duncan Shaw has no choice but to make her disappear. He plans to lay the blame on the local urban legend, but tonight he just might learn that some legends are real.

In their search for a surrogate, the Wilkenses thought they struck gold with Alina. All she wanted was a flight to the United States and a warm place to stay during the pregnancy. But some things are too good to be true....

From the writer of The Pope Lick Massacre, The Shadow Within, and The Rest Stop comes Eric Butler's next extreme tale. Danny’s wife, Janet, is throwing her annual Halloween get together at the family cabin, and Mike is looking to blow off some steam. Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll … just like the old days when they did anything they wanted. Except, it’s not the old days, and Janet has a list of rules for them to follow. Lucky for Mike, Danny’s given them a way around all that. A place they can go to have a little fun. A place they call ... The Grove.

There’s a place in Texas the locals avoid at all cost, where the lost go missing and the damned reside. You won’t find it on any map. There are no road signs to guide you, and once there, may God have mercy on your soul. For when the scarecrow awakens, the harvest of the living begins.

For Eli Larkin, the war is over. There is nothing left but to return home to his wife and children. As he draws nearer, he is pulled to the cornfield to discover a horrifying truth. The carnage he witnessed in the war is nothing compared to the savage road of slaughter he soon will traverse; for Donn, TX needs its caretaker, and it requires it to be born in butchery.

A rest stop with a reputation for abandoned cars in the middle of nowhere, and a family on their way to a new home turns into a tale of terror. Sometimes, it's better to keep driving, no matter how tired you are.

All Kurt Reedy needed for his lakeside development project to go through was the land owned by Chuck Miller. The only problem was Miller refused to sell his family’s legacy. In the past, Reedy may have resorted to violence to get his way, but he was a legit businessman now.

A relentless evil possessing an already depraved man...gruesome and perverse acts of brutality... Will anyone survive? Centuries ago the natives captured and imprisoned a life force of pure evil and unending hunger. Thirteen years ago, an eight-year-old boy woke the darkness. It grows in strength every day and now the boy is a man. A man skilled in terror and violence, the very things the darkness needs to finally break free.

"Long ago, the locals spoke openly about the Pope Lick Monster. “Half man, half goat, all ax,” they’d say in hushed tones to remind folks to avoid the woods. Those days are long past, but as the line of corpses flows from the woods, the whispers have begun again.

Offering hope and inspiration, The Will to Heal is a journey into wholeness and a bright future, where dreams come to fruition and lives are changed. Emile Maxi takes his experience as a pastor, a grief recovery specialist, a life coach, and a counselor, guiding listeners through an examination of their past hurts, disappointments, and areas requiring forgiveness.

There’s something preying on the locals, and Irving Fontaine has no choice but to investigate. He heads toward the unknown armed with his wits, a Colt 1860, and a warning from a mysterious Indian. Avoid the hills that stare with dead eyes, for there, the soulless wait to bring despair when the shadows awake to feed again.

The only thing in the way of Kurt Reedy taking over the whole lake for his development project is Chuck Miller. He’s used every trick in the book, but the man won’t sell his family’s legacy. Running out of time, Reedy is forced to think outside the box to get results.

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes; we usually never meet them. But every once in a while, fate intervenes. Inside you’ll find seven stories where such a thing happens. Inside you’ll find … A Smashing Good Time.

Did you hoard toilet paper during the lockdown? Did you become a "clean freak"? Did you find yourself engaging in activities you never would have found time for? What did the pandemic teach you that made you smile or cringe? The pandemic rushed headlong into our lives like a freight train! We could not stop it...but we can laugh and learn from its many strange and unexpected twists and turns together. Ponder and smile with me as we look at some hilarious lockdown insights.

Hell is Real in Kerry Falls, Ohio Ope! Sasha, a millennial medical office manager, accidentally summoned someone horrible, evil, and ancient — her great-grandfather! Will Sasha, her best friend Aiden, and his partner Trevor have what it takes to stop a medieval necromancer before he takes over Kerry Falls and… the WORLD?

Patrick Smite is now following in his father's footsteps as the sheriff of Donn, Texas. His sister, Laura, is worried he won't be able to do all the job requires. For while he believes he can keep the town safe, she knows the awful truth: they must honor the family’s obligation to the Pale Man, no matter the cost. Danielle Kipler is on the run. The Pale Man in her dreams promised her sanctuary. The only thing required is her undying allegiance. But is she prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to become a citizen of Donn, TX?

There’s a place in Texas the locals avoid at all cost, where the lost go missing and the damned reside. You won’t find it on any map, there are no road signs to guide you, and once there, may God have mercy on your soul. For when the scarecrow awakens, the harvest of the living begins.