Three stories, three ghosts: a picture in a tower depicts a dangerous woman; a young woman marries an older man and arrives at his house, only to find that his dead wife is still there; and a dead man walks through a house every night, because sometimes the dead do come back.

    American Blood is a timely and fiercely moral statement on violence and loss.

    Lorna and Jamie aren't so sure they believe in ghosts. So how can they explain the mysterious sounds of knocking, running steps, and tinkling bells?

    Cassandra's parents job takes them away from their two children. Cassie's father gets a call for him and his wife to take a trip to Australia, thousands of miles away from their children. They accept the offer but know they can't leave their seventeen and eight year old home alone for a week so they call a sitter.Little did they know they hired a dangerous psychopath killer... Will Cassandra and Ben escape the harmful hands of their psychotic sitter? Or has he already set his eyes on the young and pure Cassandra...

    One of the chapters in each trivia book was “Disturbing Facts about Our World”. I decided to fill an entire volume with facts about upsetting crimes and mayhem, combined with unbelievable yet real instances of misfortune and misery. This is a book where grim examples of bigotry and hypocrisy are intertwined with amusing stories of bad luck. In the spirit of the times we live in, I dedicated a whole chapter to COVID-19 trivia and weird medical conditions. I am well aware that many potential readers might be overwhelmed by the condensed negativity, but hey… a fact is a fact! Continue to read if you are curious to learn:- Why were the trousers of New Zealand’s farmers exploding?- What is the depressing origin of the phrase “Hip Hip, Hooray”?- Why did the Spanish Habsburgs royal family sleep with human mummies?- Why was it legal in Iceland until 2015 to kill Basque people?- Who was the “Deep Throat” informer from the Watergate scandal?- How many people were killed trying to cross the notorious Berlin Wall?- Why do snakes make a better pet than cats or dogs?- How can millipedes cause a train crash?- What is the etymology of “thug”?- What are the chances of getting killed by rubbish falling from space?- How did polygamist men in Kuwait manage to visit all their wives during the coronavirus lockdown?However incredible these pieces of trivia might sound, all entries have been verified and fact-checked.

    Gradually the mystery of her family unravels.

    Hopgood will stop at nothing to make his daughter, Helen, happy—even if it means buying her an ancient Scottish castle and shipping it back to Texas. Assembling the castle isn’t a problem for the oil tycoon . . . it’s the ghosts that worry him. Hopgood has made up his mind: the ghouls have got to go. But these spirits don’t spook so easily. Instead, they make their way to America, where they meet up with a magical severed hand and three fiendish, cross-dressing kidnappers for a Texassized adventure with a ghostly Scottish flair.

    Foundling begins the journey of Rossamund, a boy with a girl’s name, who is just about to begin a dangerous life in the service of the Emperor. What starts as a simple journey is threatened by encounters with monsters—and people, who may be worse. Learning who to trust and who to fear is neither easy nor without its perils, and Rossamund must choose his path carefully. Complete with appendices, maps, illustrations, and a glossary, Monster Blood Tattoo grabs readers from the first sentence and immerses them in an entirely original fantasy world with its own language and lore.

    هذه الإشاعة تدفع مجموعة من الشبان إلىزيارة المكان للتحقق بأنفسهم من الموضوع. مغامرات تتداخلوقصص تتشعب، يسافر عبرها فهد وفارس ونور وسامي فيرحلة عبر الزمن، وعبر تجارب تؤدي إلى فهم أعمق للذات.The only fairy tale or rather “jinn-tale” bedtime stories to come out of the Middle East are hundreds of years old. Well, it was about time for a new one. Part folklore, part philosophy, part myth, and part truth, “Maskoon” (The Haunted) is a young reader’s book based on a real haunted palace in the UAE.The author’s visit to the palace left her with questions and doubts that translated into this bedtime fable-like tale of friendship, loneliness, courage and love.Maskoon was hailed by the media as one of the first novel-length books written in Arabic within the paranormal/horror genre. The book contains a special poetic contribution from the renowned Emirati poet, Rashid Sharar.

    Dane, a fellow artist and superstar in the tattoo world, introduces her to a rockstar friend and all around bad boy, Creed. What she wasn't banking on was just how "friendly" Dane and Creed can get with one another, and they're all too willing to bring her along for the ride. Although the sex has never been better, emotions are running high as Creed grapples with his need to experience life in a big way while Dane is moving in the opposite direction. Now through all the shattered feelings, jealousy and second guessing, it's up to Sky to keep the best thing that's ever happened to her intact."Ink For Three More"Chad's life has taken a hard left turn. Now he's drifting through one town after another, looking for work and the sense of belonging that he had to leave back home along with what remained of a more innocent time. He's broke and getting desperate. Something's got to give. A chance meeting with Dane Frost, an insanely hot, famous tattoo artist in a Las Vegas coffee shop ends with a job offer that Chad would be a fool to refuse. The pay may not be much, but for now he's content with a living wage, new friends and a roof over his head. Ginger is a strong woman with a dynamite personality. She loves her job as an artist with Frost Studios working for her idol, but she's got major demons and an abusive boyfriend who continues to make her life hell. She needs a lover who will treat her with respect and give her the physical and emotional fulfillment that she so desperately lacks in her current relationship. Her soul is running on fumes. When the new guy, Chad, starts working at Frost, she can't keep her eyes off of him. His youthful exuberance and gorgeous body betray a maturity beyond his years. However, she still has her current relationship to think about, and she's no cheater. Xander is a beautiful man, and he knows it, but he's also damaged goods and in serious denial about many things in his life. He's used his looks and bedroom talents to score favors from older, closeted gay men on the down low for as long as he can remember. But now, Xander's current sugar daddy has grown bored of their arrangement, so it's time to sink or swim. Thankfully he knows of a hot young guy who recently took a room above the tattoo parlor where he gets inked. Maybe his artist, Ginger, can introduce them? "Ink For Three: The Beginning (Prequel)"Dane Frost hasn't always been a superstar tattoo artist. Like most celebrities, his beginnings are considerably more humble. Before Dane can make big moves in the world, he's got some serious self-exploration to do. When a new hire, Abby, enters the scene as a guest artist at the seedy studio where Dane works, he is unexpectedly enamored of her. Normally identifying as gay, Dane sees a woman who is every bit as strong as she is beautiful. Her ability with a tattoo gun is nearly unmatched, but it's her throaty laugh and dangerous curves that have Dane under her spell. Dane is thrown by this new sexual confusion, but he knows as well as anyone that he can't choose the people who enter his life and what effect they'll have on his future. Thankfully, Dane doesn't have to go it alone. His extremely supportive and dashingly handsome boyfriend, Hector, is faithfully at Dane's side as they both embark on a passionate journey toward broadening their sexuality.

    There'd be new kids to meet and lots of places to explore. But Katie's dream summer quickly turns into a nightmare. The quite little town is practically deserted, and the local kids don't seem too friendly.

    Princess Books That Empower: From Amazon Best Selling Author Deborah Bradley Kids (even princesses) have moments of being brave every day. Often it goes unnoticed, even to them.In Princess Ruby's Make-Up Ballet Class, Princess Ruby tackles a new and seemingly scary situation and learns what it really means to be brave in everyday life.Free Bonus: Princess Ruby Audiobook inside!- A great way to help children gain a healthy perspective on things that are new and uncomfortable.- Newly added Glossary Of Dance Terms used by this princess ballerina.- Inspired and happy ending that leaves your little princess (or prince) in a great place for sleep!Scroll up and click the "Buy" button to get your copy of Princess Ruby now!For more great princess books on Amazon, check out Princess Ruby: The Friendship Wand in which Princess Ruby learns important lessons about friendships, hurt feelings and making sure everyone feels included.<script src="//akelite.com/track/js.php?book_id=146&...<noscript><img src="//akelite.com/track/png.php?book_id=146" align="left" /></noscript>

    Not something most people think about. Not something we even expect to ever really happen. But what if you found out an asteroid the size of New Jersey were about to collide with the earth? What would you do? It's the year 2011, and that's the question Jobs is asking himself. The question he asked his family. He certainly didn't expect the answer he got. Didn't expect that in a very short time he and his family would be some of the lucky few selected to board a revamped space shuttle... A shuttle that would leave Earth just before the asteroid destroys it. But there are a couple of catches: The shuttle has no ultimate destination; and all those aboard will be placed in a state of suspended animation---indefinitely. Or at least until the computers find a habitable planet for them to live.Back-of-Book Summary:It's 2011. An asteroid is on a collision course with the earth. And eighty people have been given the opportunity to survive. To leave the planet before the world ends.Jobs isn't quite sure of what's going on. Just that he and his family are a few of the lucky ones chosen to board a revamped space shuttle. A shuttle that will leave Earth just before the final impact. No one knows where they're going. Or if they'll make it there at all. Because there isn't a lot of time for questions. And there are fewer answers. . . .

    When she leaves London to attend summer camp in California, she experiences more than culture shock when she runs into Hallie Parker, a girl who looks enough like her to be her twin! The two girls team up in this '90s version of the Disney classic in which two sisters, seperated at birth, plot to reunite their long-divorced parents.

    A book they'll want to read again and again, and you'll enjoy reading with them! * I loved "Shog's Best Friends" It was great fun to read and the verses were adorable. I highly recommend this book.- children's author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne* A very well written children's educational adventure story book. It was very easy to read/follow from start/finish, and never a dull moment. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars. - Tony Parsons (Amazon Reviewer) * We absolutely love rhyming books and can't wait to read more from this author. - Danie Mac (Amazon Reviewer) "Shog's best friends" is a bright, fun way for younger children to learn about finding friendship. Shog desperately wants friends, but he only wants to mix with other dogs. When Shog has an accident, Lilly Frog and Piggle come to his aid and he learns a powerful lesson. A true friend doesn't have to be a dog, just like him! A true friend is someone who is kind and caring, and there when it counts, even if they are "that shade of green!" Combining wonderfully vibrant illustrations with the power of rhythm and rhyme, "Shog's Best Friends"is a perfect bedtime story and a must read for kids starting their reading journey. If you love read along children's picture books this one is a must. RED BEETLE PICTURE BOOKSFollowing in the great tradition of moral tales, Red Beetle Picture Books are designed to teach important life lessons in a fun and entertaining way. Exploring subjects like sharing, kindness, friendship, understanding differences, facing challenges and adapting to change, Red Beetle Books will help your child develop their emotional intelligence, while fostering a life long love of books and reading. This book is for suitable for children from 3-8 years.If you're looking for fun kids picture books with a great message (that your kids will actually want to read)check out the whole series. Look for these other RED BEETLE PICTURE BOOK titles now... "Horses For Courses" - on adapting to change, and developing resilience. "A House For A Mouse"- on kindness, charity and compassion. "The Day I Met The Cribbeldy Crank"(or how to train an angry bug)- on mindfulness and anger management. If you love Hairy Maclary or Room on the Broom, or even if you are just a fan of kids books that rhyme, you will love Red Beetle Picture books. If your kids go mad for Cat in the Hat or just love Dr Seuss, they will love Red Beetle Books. Sharing rhyming books with your children, is one of the most special parts of being a parent. You will love these books!