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Ebony carried a secret that tore the church apart. Her ill-advised relationship with a married man set off a chain of regret, reshaping the lives of everyone involved. As the weight of the secret grew, Ebony knew she couldn’t hide it forever—not from God, her family, the church, or him. She wanted to confess early on, but others persuaded her to remain silent. Then, one afternoon, everything changed. An incident sent Ebony to the hospital, forcing the truth into the open. A few weeks later, Ebony stood before the congregation and confessed.

Morgan Campbell has built a life she loves—three sons, a devoted husband, a career she’s proud of, and a close circle of friends in a quiet Scottish town. But when Melinda moves in, everything changes. At first, Melinda is warm, helpful, and eager to fit in. She joins Morgan’s book club, charms her friends, and slowly weaves herself into Morgan’s world. But something feels wrong. Melinda copies Morgan’s clothes, her hair, even her mannerisms—and soon, Morgan’s friends start to pull away, convinced she’s hiding something.

Als Noah Wyler mit seiner Verlobten die Trauringe in Florences kleiner Goldschmiedewerkstatt bestellt, ahnt sie nicht, dass dieser Moment ihr Leben verändern wird. Für sie ist es zunächst nur ein Auftrag–einer, der ihre Zukunft sichern könnte. Doch als die Verlobung platzt, steht Noah plötzlich wieder vor ihr. Ohne Verlobte. Ohne Erklärung. Mit einem Blick, der all ihre Vorsätze zum Schmelzen bringt.

On the edge of a fog-swept cliff in Maine, a lighthouse keeper named Ephraim Merrow keeps watch—not for ships, but for someone to finally see him. He was once told he was destined for greatness. But after a failed career in New York and years of solitude, Ephraim begins writing journals filled with bitter philosophy, painful introspection, and a growing obsession with a woman from town named Clara Albright.

Intimidating. Fearless. Destructive. They’re everything a girl shouldn’t want. Too bad this foster girl never had a daddy to chase away the monsters because I’m a sucker for a bad boy … or four. Carver, King, Cruz, and Grayson—the Kings of Ravenwood Heights. When I was forced to come here, I was expecting just another run-down town to add to the ever-growing list of unwanted homes. What I wasn’t expecting was them. They’re dangerous and they're keeping one hell of a secret—a secret that's going to change it all.

Laurel left Coal's Lake ten years ago as a grieving teen, now she's moving back with a baby boy in tow. Starting from scratch, she's hopeful shell be able to make her sons first holiday season in her hometown memorable. When she runs into her childhood friend, Brennan, old feelings come rushing back and its as if she never left.

John and Lucy are meant to join the family up the mountain, to spend a relaxing weekend in a cabin, only the weather takes a bad turn and the pair find themselves fighting for survival. This action-packed survival horror will take you on a gripping journey, pull at your heartstrings, and even reach for that pillow to hide behind.

Manchmal braucht die Seele genau das: eine kleine Auszeit, ein Lächeln–und Geschichten, die wärmen wie eine sanfte Umarmung. Balsam für die Seele ist eine liebevolle Sammlung herzerwärmender Kurzgeschichten, perfekt lesbar für jeden Tag. Jede Erzählung schenkt Momente der Ruhe, Hoffnung und Lebensfreude–ideal für zwischendurch, am Abend oder einfach zum Genießen. Diese Geschichten laden dich ein, den Alltag loszulassen und dich an das zu erinnern, was wirklich zählt.

This is a spin-off story to Bloodlines and Black Flags. This is a collection of stories and perspectives from more minor characters in Diego's crew from Bloodlines and Black Flags.

Hello Christmas currently features TEN short stories--one for every couple--giving you a glimpse into their lives at Christmas time. You'll get spice, sweet moments, and holiday cheer.

My mom told me, “You could have all the success in this world, but if you didn’t help make someone's life better, then you did nothing with your life.” Creating this Coffee Girls book is my way of making my mom's words come true. No one is perfect; we all try to survive. But sometimes, we feel alone and cannot see the light. Tomorrow often becomes too difficult to reach. That's when we discuss our problems with family, friends, and the Coffee Girls. With help from others, people can survive difficult times.

A moving faith based story inspired by Psalm 91 and 92—A Holy Conversation With God follows David and grace Thompson as they face, fire, fear, and renewal. When faith is tested by the flames, God's protection proves real, and gratitude blossoms into a legacy of praise.

In a quiet rehabilitation facility, where patients arrive carrying broken bodies and weary spirits, something unexpected begins to unfold. What starts as a routine recovery journey soon transforms into a shared path of healing when a group of residents is introduced to the power of meditation, breathwork, and gentle holistic practices.

This dark and steamy romance collection brings together the Water and Fire signs of the Zodiac in a binge-worthy bundle. You get more bang for your buck with these bundles, and if three books at once isn’t enough, you can grab six books in the series within one juicy volume. If you crave off-the-charts spicy interracial romance, books about interracial relationships, twisted passion, high-heat happily-ever-afters, and diverse stories, this six-book saga will keep you hooked until the very last word.

From the claustrophobic confines of a secret government bunker to the infinite, starry abyss found at the bottom of a water park pool, this collection is a showcase of unflinching, imaginative horror.

Tödlicher Knoblauch - 28 skurrile Kürzestgeschichten. Die Printausgabe des vorliegenden Hörbuchs erschien im August 2025 unter dem Titel "Tödlicher Knoblauch" als Nr. 91 in der Reihe "Phantastische Miniaturen" in der Phantastischen Bibliothek Wetzlar.

"The Cthulhu Mythos" is a system of cosmic entities, forbidden books, and macabre locations created by the American author, H. P. Lovecraft. Our original 2018 Mythos collection was based on Lin Carter's Lovecraft: A Look Behind the Cthulhu Mythos, which defined a Mythos story as one that "presents a significant item of information about the background lore of the Mythos, thus contributing important information to a common body of lore."

The stud loves the cutie next door with his widowed lover in this three story collection! Ryan is eager to enjoy his life in the new world where only 1 in 1000 are men. The gorgeous ladies are eager to have a man in their life, including the cute and nubile Barbie. The delicious girl next door craves to be Ryan's. If Ryan wants to attend Harem University, he's going to have to prove he has the stamina to please a bevy of beautiful women. Tonight, he's going to have his chance with a hot MILF and a nubile cutie!

She's a rebel with a cause. He represents everything she's fighting against. But they need each other to survive the land of endless winter. Gerta was raised wild and free in the winter tundra, and she will fight to remain free of the foreign oppressors alongside her clan. When the Empire sends a new garrison to the fortress, Gerta and her clan are ready to teach them a lesson. But they are unprepared for just what kind of garrison has come. Kay was trained to bring law and order to the far corners of the Empire.

Join Sarah Jane Huntington for a “brilliant” and “exciting” tour of the horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy genres from Victorian England to Japan to the depths of space and beyond. A space vessel approaches the impossible. The sins of humanity fail to be left behind. Rural exploration takes a dark turn. A lonely girl finds her true home at great cost. A killer is loose in a small village.