His grandfather was a cabinet maker. The rarely smiling old man who now had trouble walking and whose fingers struck the young boy as gnarled, helpless roots of some moving-about-the-house-with-difficulty tree.The grumpy old man who had trouble chewing most of his food for lack of teeth and who now and then drooled soup on his shirt at table and then pretended that he had not, even after mother would hand him a napkin, not even a thank you.This old...

In the beginning of young Nettie's life, her lone escape from brutality was in deep silence, until a stranger knocked on the front door of her vile family's house. With that knock a thread was pulled and an unraveling began. That stranger and Nettie were led to an unpredictable, mysterious string of events that wove a different future for Nettie and those she encountered. Were there forces at play directing events, and could Nettie find the strength...

En un mundo que impone una sola manera de pensar y percibir, es indispensable la búsqueda de la conciencia y de la verdad, este el tema fundamental de la novela.Rodrigo, el personaje principal, visita una eco aldea sustentable. En alguna charla se habla sobre las prácticas del sistema que buscan dominar y controlar a las personas. Rodrigo, inquieto por la conversación, se sumerge en un camino por encontrar preguntas más que respuestas. En esta...

Step into the mesmerizing world of "Birth," the debut novel by Manchester-based poet, podcaster, and ambient musician, Andy N.Delve deep into the psyche of a young writer as this extraordinary tale offers a poetic, sad, and often hilarious portrait of his coming-of-age journey as his creativity is almost literally dragged out of him into the beginning of his journey as a poet, into fronting a five-piece acoustic band, and so much more. In this captivating...

Shae Kinnon always knew his role as the frontman of glam rock band Spicy Hyena came with rules, but he didn't know it meant losing himself.Shae is everything Robert Courtenay is not – unattainable, beguiling and mysterious with looks and a voice to die for. In Shae, Robert created the perfect rock star and fulfilled his lifelong dream of creating a successful rock act.After four years, Shae is done with being Robert's puppet. He is lonely, homesick...

Percival Klein was stricken with polio when he was only two years old. His coming of age is an ongoing battle to navigate life without the use of his left leg and limited use of his right, and despite the cruelty of a world with little compassion for those with disabilities and handicaps. His saving grace is music…and then he meets Helen.

FLEDGLING FANTASIES is a collection of four fresh flash fiction stories by Carlos Stanfield. Within you'll find"Housewarming," the story of a young man named Michael moving into his first house. His parents send him an unexpected gift. How can Michael deal with the madcap consequences?"Don't Tap The Glass" features a brusque brunch between Ron and Karren as they acclimate to new surroundings. Ron tries to look at the upsides of their new living arrangement,...

In the heart of a vast empire, where sandstorms whispered ancient secrets and minarets touched the sky, emerged a ruler whose legacy would transcend the sands of time. "I Am Magrib Khan: The Conqueror of Seven Realms" unveils the extraordinary tale of a man whose name became synonymous with greatness, a leader who shaped the destiny of nations and inspired generations.In this epic saga, readers are transported to the vibrant world of Magrib Khan,...

Jaxon isn't sure how he created the green stone, but it could be exactly what he needs to save his brother. To master the power of the stone, he enlists the help of the greatest healer ever known. Quinn is a red stone bearer doing everything she can to distract herself from her best friend's impending marriage. She's focused instead on the string of murders haunting the kingdom. When their paths cross, the danger grows. Soon, they will have no choice...

As if one evil dragon determined to end her life wasn't bad enough, now Enzi's scrambling to outrun two.She's survived hostile realms, multiple creatures wanting her dead, and worst of all, embarrassing herself in front of her crush. When she meets Veri, the sarcastically witty assistant to the local healer, she finally has a real friend. But when they eavesdrop on an evening of storytelling, she discovers yet another secret about her dad.Unsure where...