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Thirteen. A number so feared that buildings, hospitals, and airlines have done their best to eradicate it entirely. However, in this collection of shorts, the reader will find thirteen stories with the common theme of the taboo number. Genres will vary from fantasy, crime/thriller, to adventure, and a touch of romance. You can be sure the treasures will be precious, the murders bloody, the drinks overflowing, and the ever-going battle betwe...

The Brodsky Center at Rutgers: Three Decades, 1986-2017, chronicles the history and artists involved with an internationally acclaimed print and papermaking studio at Rutgers University. Judith K. Brodsky conceived, founded, and directed the atelier, which, from its onset, provided state-of-the-arts technology and expertise for under-represented contemporary artists — women, Indigenous, and from diasporas of the African, Eastern European, Lati...

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With The Recordings, Kyle Zona proves to be a refreshing and needed voice at the forefront of a new era of thrillers. The book will keep your mind and heart racing until the very last page." - Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly ¿"In this thriller debut, Zona conjures a twisting-and twisted-tale... The character work and prose are both strong, and Zona is committed to capturing not just suspense but a rich sense of this cast's lives without sl...

A compelling plot and an immersive read with fascinating, engaging characters brought to life by their motivations and believable banter throughout. Harvey and James are two strong lead characters that you will want to invest in. Follow them as detectives as they race against time to try to understand, unravel the clues, and apprehend Jason Mitchells. Who knows what true horrors they may face along the way and how they will affect them? A sto...

Join Poppy and Noah on a whimsical journey as their game of snakes and ladders transports them to a sky-high realm. Landing on the same square, they find themselves drawn to a dazzling castle that glistens with enchantment. Crossing the magical glass drawbridge, they encounter two children their own age, and together, they embark on an extraordinary adventure. In the music room, the girls twirl with candlesticks, bewitched by instruments that ...

This selection of poems by a new author was triggered by the tragic death of his 28-year-old daughter. So the collection begins with loss and the aftermath of loss: the hope of the author that his daughter and he may be reunited in the life to come. This hope underlies many of the poems. This is clearly articulated in 'Osler and Son', where a father grieves for loss of his son in World War I but in a stoical, unexpressed manner. The author re...

Behind closed doors, my mother's emotional, psychological, and physical abuse created a living nightmare that remained hidden from the world. Yet, to outsiders, she exuded charm and charisma, casting doubt upon any potential complaints that might arise from her own flesh and blood. Her well-practiced deception isolated me, stripping away my support system and leaving me to grapple with an agonizing emotional dilemma. This book unveils the chi...

Feed your soul with what it means to be real. Turn each page in premonition of the next, and let this poetry paralyse your senses, with farms, and sheep, and grass, and sounds that are all too familiar. Maybe we can uncover your heart and piece it back together with a few words and nouns. This poetic encore is for you, and you only.

The Harvest of Time shuttles between nineteenth-century India and present-day Britain, as friendships and loyalties between an eclectic group of individuals are continually put to test. Along these transnational trajectories, self and other become entangled as they try to forge their distinctive identities and speak in their own voices. Amos Goldstein, a young student at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, takes a trip to India t...

What were you to me? More than you'll ever know! In life you were the man for all seasons, From whom I sought the guiding light of reason, The dearest friend that never needed my amends, The older brother who guided me like no other, You who opened a door through which I walked, But never alone, for you were on the other side, too. Yes, you were more to me than you'll ever know, Yes, you are more to me than you'll ever know. And it's ...

This story is about the struggles of a young man who is running away from his destiny, a destiny filled with expectations to follow in his father's footsteps. His father is a prominent figure in their society and it is up to his son to become a beacon of hope after their homeland is devastated by an invading empire, affecting everyone, especially the main characters. Throughout the story, reoccurring events haunt the main character, but in a...

A Career Carol is an irreverent take on the classic Christmas Carol, graduation commencement speakers, and Generation Z expectations. A wry and insightful take on how to successfully navigate a 30-to-40-year professional career. A Career Carol, bridges analogue and digital eras. What constitutes a successful career may have dramatically changed over the last 50 years, but the deeper journey we make as human beings across different life cycles...

Following in her aunt Maria's footsteps, Bella vet nurses at the Sandford clinic and also becomes great uncle Morgan's protégé, learning all his horsemanship skills. Then she leaves it all behind and nobody, not family or even her best friend, knows why. Only when tragedy strikes does she return. But her resolve to deal with the past is easier said than done. When her secret is found out by the last person she expects, her life begins to un...

Returning from the harrowing battlefields of the First World War's Western Front, two British soldiers - one Irish and the other English - discover that the bonds forged in the crucible of war can withstand even the tumultuous conflict between their two nations. As they find themselves drawn into opposing sides during the Irish War of Independence, both become entangled in intelligence operations for their respective causes. Amidst this newfou...

Leaving a rural Northamptonshire comprehensive to study philosophy at University College London was always going to be a jarring experience for Fergus Malone. Growing up in a big Irish immigrant family had already made him a bit of an outsider, after all. Though insistent that he can forge his own destiny, Fergus abruptly learns that forces he had barely even acknowledged implacably compete to shape him: claims of blood, brain, heart and fles...

Jesus's lifetime and an ever-memorable trip to Nevada, United States of America, seemed to have been a poisoned chalice. Gabrielle's phone call from the United States Embassy brought unexpected thunderstorm news which added some more reflexive questions in his mind. Why did Amber keep quiet for all this period? Why was she or her family taking me to court? Why did they not try to listen to me before taking me to court? Did she also say I rape...

Ashton struggles with university. He doesn't have many friends but fills his time with coaching and training, looking to become a professional fighter. One day, his twin sister reminds him of an expensive event that their parents are hosting. Loads of rich and significant guests will be joining the family for food and business conversation. Gorgeous women and suited men littering their mansion. The security business is booming. A person can...

In the depths of time, an ancient organization has silently protected humanity from the shadows. From the legendary Knights of Camelot to the enigmatic Knights Templar, they have endured across centuries, ensuring mankind's safety. Presently known as The Darkness Organisation, they sacrifice their existence in the darkness so that humanity can thrive in the light. Their solemn duty lies in shielding mankind from the unimaginable creatures of ...

Bill Milton's poetry is a tour de force and is never far away from the experience of every day life and treads a fine line between the sublime and humourous. Most readers will be able to identify with many of the subjects covered, as Milton's poetry manages to vividly paint a picture of daily life in postwar Britain. Many of the poems have hidden depths intended to invoke a smile with some clever wordplay. This is Milton's second collection i...