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In the distant future, humanity is still alone among the stars. War ravages the superpowers of the planet in a seemingly never-ending conflict. Technological advancements to aid both sides of the war has pushed humans into the stars, in an effort for resources and colonization. The United Federation of Nations chose four planets for colonization, three were successful. During colonization, they discovered an ancient technology: the hyper-drive. Humanity had instant and unlimited access to its colonies, but the war continued to ravage.

Griffin King is an ordinary high school senior dealing with typical teenage issues—a bratty little sister, overbearing parents, an obnoxious best friend, and the unrequited love of his long-time crush. But when a virus suddenly infects a large portion of the population, Griffin soon finds himself on the opposite side of the proverbial horror story.

In the small hours of the annual Punta Carnivale celebrations held by Central American communities of the West Bronx, residents witness flames and smoke coming from a popular nightspot known as Happy Land. Fire and rescue personnel arrive at the scene within three minutes, only to find all 87 party-goers trapped inside already dead. The victims have died at an unfathomable speed, succumbing to suffocation and the effects of lethal gases before the flames could even reach them.

Follow Penelope and Raven as they navigate treacherous marshes, encounter mythical creatures, and confront their deepest fears. From searching for the skin of the Emerald Rattleback to unraveling ancient mysteries in dream worlds, their bond grows stronger with each adventure. Witness the transformation of Raven, a gorgon, as they find solace and embrace their true self. Join them in restoring balance to a world teetering on the edge of magic's fading power.

The group of students at the Institute is back for another semester, but things are a bit different this time. Penelope is struggling because she doesn't have a mate, while Herja is pursuing a diagnosis for her neurodivergence. Kaia learns that Finnegan has escaped from prison, and there are rumors of a second magical spring while the group is camped at the base of Thunder Ridge, learning to take their dragon forms and ride their dragons.

As they navigate the high society of Kaia's world and the unfamiliar territory of Nolen's family, they struggle to come to terms with the unspoken rules and societal expectations placed upon them. Will Nolen ever open up to Kaia and show her the love she craves? Will Kaia be able to give Nolen the space he needs while still fulfilling her role as his dragon guardian?

As the students settle into the sea base camp, they must learn to survive the harsh winter and master their magical abilities. But tensions rise when a hunting accident involving Vera, Jalena, Icarus, and Xena keeps Wickham occupied. Kaia befriends the mermaids, except for Raven, who elicits fear from them, creating a rift between Kaia and Penelope.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Wickham and Herja, where love and courage intertwine. Join them as they navigate through thrilling encounters and unexpected challenges that will captivate you from start to finish. As they prepare for their journey to the mystical Silver Springs, Wickham's nervousness grows. Amidst the excitement, his family arrives, bringing immense joy to his heart. But something seems different about his brothers, while Tara can't stop talking about it all.

Join the second-year dragon and witch students as they prepare for the most important event of their academic careers: revealing their fated mates. But things are not as simple as they seem in the Golden Forest, where they'll learn new spells and combat skills to defend themselves against the Chameleon Sprites.

In the final volume of the Blood Magick Trilogy, the last Blood Mage unravels The Master’s unspeakably evil plan, joins forces with an unlikely ally, and witnesses the bravest act of personal sacrifice in the history of the magical world.

In a matter of months, he went from being the boy next door to the Last Blood Mage, and chaos now seems to be at its peak. Between attacks on his home, his family, and his friends, Tom must face the internal war raging inside him.

Join Twila and Valiant as they set out to uncover a mysterious treasure hidden within their school's walls. As they work together to solve puzzles and riddles, they begin to see each other in a new light and develop a deep understanding and appreciation for one another. This heartwarming tale will have you rooting for this unlikely duo as they learn to trust their fated bond and discover a love worth fighting for. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure, friendship, and romance story.

On his 16th birthday, Tom triggered strange new magical abilities. When his sister is kidnapped, he discovers he was the intended target. A community of magical villains is after him because he may be the last Blood Mage. Will Tom embrace his new destiny?

Jennifer Hall, a mental health counselor, arrives in a desert town after the death of the third student at Lincoln High. The third tragedy. The third memorial service. The third suicide. No Note, no answers. Jennifer counsels the students and community through their grief and with every passing day in Lincoln, her own pain slowly begins to creep back in. The kind of pain where you can't forgive oneself. With an alcoholic father and self-absorbed mother, Tyler Tuckerman prefers the world he sees through his camera lens.

Software super geek James Forrest becomes unexpectedly embroiled in a murder case when he is hired to investigate the software at Distributed Nanotech Inc., a Berkeley supercomputer software company. James tells Susanne Anderson, the CEO, that DNI's murdered Chief Scientist copied his code from an artificial intelligence project; this makes her life even more complex. While she struggles to keep the company’s venture financing on track and James struggles to understand the software, they become murder suspects.

The sequel to the Spellbound tale, tells what happened to the Chosen years after their adventures in the other world. Damitri is an adult now, working a regular job unlike anything he expected. After the great adventures he went on, he forgot about the others and the girl he liked so much. Follow him as he revisits characters from his past, as well as many new and interesting ones. Some events are based on true stories.

Lord Gillingham hasn’t been the best father, or even the best person. What started out as arranging advantageous matches to ensure his daughters’ futures and increase his fortune has led to avarice. The girls’ once affable and caring father has slowly but quite surely become the kind of man who would jeopardize his children’s happiness for the sake of his riches.

Growing up, Andrew Gillingham paid little attention to Amanda Abbott. Thinking of her only as the neighbor’s bothersome younger daughter, his interactions with her mostly involved rebuking her girlish adoration. Years later, when they are reintroduced to polite society, Andrew is taken aback. Amanda, fresh out of finishing school, is no longer the shy, lanky slip of a girl he remembered. What’s more, she seems entirely unaware of how lovely she has become–or that Laurence du Campion has set his sights upon her.

Anna Gillingham has only been to a handful of balls, but when she slips into an empty room to escape an impossible suitor, she knows enough to realize one shouldn’t be stealing paintings from the library. To her surprise, the man she startles with a rolled-up canvas under his arm is none other than Duke Albion Weatherwax.

Virginia Gillingham has watched her older sisters marry for love. Of course, she wants the same…only she craves a little adventure first. With her friends, Selina and Madeline du Campion, the trio set off on a series of dares, each one more exciting than the last.