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A traveling prospector wandering around California looking for gold spends a few peaceful days with a man hiding a sad story.

Superstition, mystery, and murder also have a niche in western writing with this story by Cynthia Haselhoff.

Lukas und der Schlunz nehmen mit der ganzen Familie an der Gemeindefreizeit teil, die auf einer geheimnisvollen Burg stattfindet. Da gibt es natürlich jede Menge zu erleben: Es soll einen verschollenen Geheimgang geben und in der Kirche wurden neulich etliche der goldenen Geräte gestohlen. Ob die Kinder dem "unsichtbaren Wächter" auf die Spur kommen, der nachts durch die Flure spuken soll? Lukas ist bei all den Abenteuern nicht ganz wohl. Ein Detektiv hat ihm erzählt, ein neuer Killer sei beauftragt worden, den Schlunz ums Leben zu bringen.

San Cristobal, Galapagos-Inseln. Montag, 3. August, 12.00 Uhr. Niemand der zweihundertfünfzig Passagiere der SARDONIA achtete auf die drei Männer, die in letzter Minute an Bord gingen. Auch die Besatzung war ahnungslos, wer den Luxuskreuzer betrat. Nur der Kapitän war eingeweiht. Unbehaglich blickte er den Neuankömmlingen entgegen. Schließlich war einer von ihnen ein gefährlicher Mörder. Der Kapitän übernahm es persönlich, gemeinsam mit seinem Zahlmeister den ungebetenen Fahrgästen ihre Kabine zu zeigen. Noch lag die SARDONIA im Hafen von San Cristobal.

Deal Like a Dove and Dispo Like a Dragon is an unconventional real estate guide that draws parallels between the superhero world and the real estate industry. Aspiring real estate investors are urged to combine the compassion of a dove with the fierceness of a dragon.

Did you know that many Olympic athletes use positive affirmations to help them perform at their best? The more self-belief you have, the less stressed and defensive you’ll be when challenges arise, and for athletes, this means that they can push past their limiting beliefs and focus entirely on what they want to achieve. This is a superpower everyone could use, not just athletes.

Unlock the secrets to confident and compelling Public Speaking with the Stress-Free Guide to Public Speaking. This essential handbook provides you with the tools and techniques to conquer your fear of speaking in front of an audience and transform your presentations into memorable experiences!

There are good reasons why compelling action stories are popular. They give us the catharsis of adrenaline-pumping risk and danger, the rush of edge-of-your seat suspense, and a welcome escape from the sameness of everyday life. These three stories provide all that and more-and even better, they're given to you in the wonderful format of screenplays. As you listen, you have the chance to be the director as well as the audience-and you'll appreciate the format, easy on the eyes compared to prose fiction.

For Natalie Covington and Henry Thorne, only one thing is certain: things are about to get out of control. Eighteen-year-old Natalie has big ambitions, but very little control over her situation. She’s trapped at an elite boarding school on a private island where cell phones are forbidden, militant guards line the iron gates, and her practically prearranged boyfriend has eyes for another girl.

FBI BAU Special Agent Lily Dawn, half Dutch, half Hispanic, raised in the Caribbean, knows the isles like the back of her hand. When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister, and when a serial killer leaves a trail of victims in marinas, Lily must race to enter the killer’s mind and decode the riddle. Who will he claim next?

Listen to this adventurer’s guide to becoming a professional dungeon master—turn your love for RPGs into a profitable venture! What if you could turn your storytelling talents and your love for role-playing games into a career that fills both your heart and your bank account with joy? There's an entire community of professional game masters who've found a way to make this happen. They’ve left the confines of the traditional 9-to-5 behind, turning instead to a career that is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Have you ever felt lost amidst the immersive landscapes of Dungeons and Dragons? Envision yourself immersing deeply into your character, becoming one with their backstory, their motivations, and their decisions, making the gameplay experience incredibly enriching–not just for you, but for everyone involved. This might seem like a D&D utopia, but it's more attainable than you think! A place where everyone contributes to the narrative in a meaningful way, where the gameplay flows like a well-told story, making the entire experience much more enjoyable and satisfying.

The Making of Martin is a tale of an ancient wizard from Central Earth. Forced into a special mission hundreds of years in the future, he is given the task of assuring a romantic union takes place, resulting in a very special boy who will be named Martin.

Within this gripping collection of stories that revolve around the cursed swamp, brave souls venture into its foreboding depths, driven by curiosity or plagued by their own demons, only to confront the malevolent force that lurks within. Giant snakes with vengeful eyes slither through the murky waters, where malevolence feeds on fear, twisting reality into a haunting and surreal nightmare. As each character navigates the eerie swamp, they face their deepest fears.

What if Red Riding Hood was a boy? Ryder is an average guy stuck in a country hunting town. He spends his days counting down to his high school graduation, all while fending off bullies. When hunters and townsfolk alike start going missing, broken traps are discovered with fur and… clothing scraps. Ryder wonders if it’s connected to the new girl, Cana, who’s been stuck to him like a puppy since her first day of school.

Es ist Silvester. Pumuckl kann es kaum erwarten, bis Mitternacht ist. Eder dagegen freut sich auf einen gemütlichen Abend mit dem Kobold. Doch er hat die Rechnung ohne seine Freunde gemacht. Aus Sorge, Eder könne vereinsamen, laden sie ihn zum Essen ein. Als sie dann auch noch die Existenz von Pumuckl in Frage stellen, mischen beide den Silvesterabend ordentlich auf. Zufrieden stoßen Pumuckl und Eder auf das neue Jahr an. Ein Jahr voller Schabernack und Pumuckl-Spaß.

When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister. When a serial killer strikes in the midst of a hurricane, it may only be Lily who can stop him in time.

Im ländlichen England wird eine Gruppe friedliebender Mönche auf bestialische Weise ermordet. Zunächst fehlt jegliches Motiv für die abscheuliche Bluttat. Lediglich ein altes Tagebuch scheint entwendet worden zu sein. Noch ahnt niemand, welche Bedrohung für das Empire und die gesamte Menschheit heraufzieht. Als ein bekannter Kryptologe ebenfalls auf brutale Art ermordet wird, ruft dies Mycroft Holmes und die Sonderermittler auf den Plan. Eine erste heiße Spur scheint in die Vereinigten Staaten zu führen. Offenbar muss ein weiterer Gelehrter um sein Leben fürchten.