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The St. Charles Players present multi-cast dramatizations of some of Edgar Allan Poe's greatest works, including The Black Cat, The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether, The Purloined Letter, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

There’s no loyalty in a crime family. Only those who haven’t turned on each other yet... With William now dead, Kane has cemented his status as the undisputed leader of The Shop: Cuts for Men, and Emma is his new second-in-command. Together they plan to destroy their rivals and become the county’s only supplier of illegal guns and drugs. But their lies and deceit catch up with them as Jack begins to question their rationale for why his fiancé and unborn child had to die. In this thrilling conclusion, the future of The Shop has never been more uncertain, and the greatest threat it ...

寒冬来临，大雪纷飞，又是到了滑雪的季节。聪明吴、香蕉熊、小机灵和水桶妹四人，在聪明吴的爸爸吴功辰的带领下，来到长白山滑雪……寒冬來臨，大雪紛飛，又是到了滑雪的季節。聰明吳、香蕉熊、小機靈和水桶妹四人，在聰明吳的爸爸吳功辰的帶領下，來到長白山滑雪……

When eighteen-year-old Ellie Canning is discovered wandering the countryside, dazed and traumatized, she tells a harrowing story of abduction, captivity, and escape. An overnight symbol of survival and empowerment, Ellie enthralls an outraged nation. Then authorities zero in on an unlikely suspect: high school teacher Suzannah Wells, identified by Ellie as the woman who kept her drugged and bound in a basement. The evidence against Suzannah is damning—vilified by the media, Suzannah’s only defense is that not a single word Ellie says is true. Suzannah has no reason to lie.

Situated on a Turkish island, Portmantle might be the strangest, most exclusive artists' colony around. Its brilliant residents linger for years, all expenses paid and living under assumed names. Relieved of the burdens of time and ego, they are free to create their next masterpieces. Elspeth Conroy (aka "Knell") is a Scottish painter who has been at Portmantle for a decade, a refugee from the hectic London art scene. Her fellow longtimers include Quickman, whose sole book became a classic and paralyzed his muse.

Not everyone is built for success. In an age where people scramble for a mere mention on the latest, greatest social media site, there are still those who would rather run from fame’s bright light than toward it. After a tumultuous plunge from the peaks of the bestseller list, and a costly divorce that ensued, Harvey Schoenfeld is looking to bask in the privacy of small town life. And he has found his Shangri-La in the rustic burg of Helletstown, Indiana. The quaint town offers Harvey tranquil inspiration for his work along with the bucolic rut of anonymity. But while Harvey seeks refuge ...

A Forbidden Truth. A Haunting Past. A Reckoning Unfolds. Some secrets should remain buried, but these won’t stay hidden. A cloning experiment spirals into chaos, its horrifying consequences bleeding into reality. Shadows twist and whisper as spectral hauntings refuse to be ignored, dragging their victims into the unknown. Betrayal poisons trust, transforming love into a battlefield where survival demands sacrifice. Vigilante justice is swift and merciless. Covert operations unravel under deception’s weight. The past claws its way into the present. Chilling kidnappings unfold where ...

Arthur Beauchamp takes a break from the courtroom to write a memoir so he can set the record straight about a headline murder case he fought as a young lawyer in 1966. The trial would either mark him as a pathetic loser or thrust him into the top ranks of criminal counsel. The background: in 1966, a young housemaid was raped by her employer, a callous and vindictive millionaire. She shot him point blank, so it seemed an open-and-shut case of first-degree murder. Enter Arthur Beauchamp, a young lawyer haunted by having bungled his only previous murder case.

I just found out I’m mated to my wolf shifter boyfriend, Alex... While that might not sound so bad—we can now read each other’s thoughts. And maybe that doesn’t sound so bad either—except for the fact that I’m a very private person and the only person I want inside my head is me... And, ahem…I also can’t seem to keep my eyes or mind off a certain bear shifter named Lucas, who just accosted Alex and me in the woods. And these confusing feelings are the last thing I want Alex to know anything about! Even though Lucas is a jerk, something about him seems to appeal to my inner ...

Out-of-work actress Sophie LaFleur is ready for a scene change. When she discovers she’s inherited both a house and pub in quaint Friendship Harbor, Maine, she’s thrilled. This is exactly what she needs— fresh start, fresh air and fresh faces. What she doesn’t need is a trouble causing llama named Jack Kerouac or a hunky, disinterested pub manager who just so happens to live in her guesthouse. Just when you think it can’t possibly get worse, it does. Two words. Dead. Guy.

Theater professors and couple, Nicky Abbondanza and Noah Oliver, are going overboard as usual, but this time on an Alaskan cruise, where dead college theater professors are popping up everywhere, from the swimming pool to the captain's table. Further complicating matters are Nicky's and Noah's parents as surprise cruise passengers, and Nicky's assignment to direct a murder mystery dinner theater show onboard ship. Nicky and Noah will need to use their drama skills to figure out who is bringing the curtain down on vacationers.

Six months after apprehending methodical killer Sage Wellington, FBI Agent Sidney Stone receives mysterious DNA test results revealing a half-sister she never knew existed – just as a series of deaths bearing Wellington's distinctive signature begin to surface, forcing Sidney to confront the possibility that her newfound family connection may be hiding deadly secrets. When a package containing DNA test results arrives unexpectedly at Sidney Stone's desk, the discovery of a half-sister should be cause for celebration. Instead, it marks the beginning of a dangerous game. As Sidney ...

Preston Livingston is a highly talented architect and is ready to start a family with his beautiful wife, Tia. Still, after two years of trying, their chances are cut short once they learn Pierre is the reason for infertility. Desperate to complete his family, he asks his brother Quinton for help with IUI. Once Quinton agrees, Preston gets cold feet. After disappointing his wife too many times, he's stuck between his ego and making his wife happy. Tia's on the brink of an emotional breakdown. At the same time, Preston has a mental explosion as old grudges and secret feelings threaten this ...

Justice Three by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction book set in London and Africa during the early 20th century. Justice Three is an intricately woven psychological thriller that delves into the minds of its characters, exploring themes of justice, deceit, and the moral complexities of revenge. Set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th century London and the dangerous, untamed African landscape, this novel will captivate readers from the first page to the last. A young woman, Mirabelle Davis, finds herself entangled in a deadly game after answering an intriguing job ...

The Sleepwalker's Mind by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in the mysterious and rugged terrain of Solesbury. The Sleepwalker's Mind delves deep into the troubled psyche of its protagonist, unraveling a tale of obsession, guilt, and the haunting pursuit of truth. This psychological fiction novel masterfully blends mystery and suspense, compelling readers to question the boundaries of sanity and the darkness lurking within the human soul. Follow the protagonist's nocturnal journeys through the ominous landscape, driven by an insatiable need to uncover the truth ...

Deadly Secrets...Unbreakable Honor...Silent Justice...and everlasting family ties that spans generations. David Delahass enjoyed solving puzzles whether they originated thousands of years ago or found during one of his ambling walks among the majestic oaks and towering pines that were still plentiful on Delahass land. And it was during one of those walks he came across one such puzzle and wondered what secrets it held...if any at all. Then in the midst of his research to find the answers...he found that last thing he or any of his cousins could have suspected...but should have. Some of ...

Madness of the Water by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction book set in early 19th century London. The novel unfolds against the backdrop of an exclusive gambling club, exploring themes of madness, loss, and the human psyche. This psychological fiction masterpiece delves into the minds of its characters, presenting a gripping narrative that blends historical and psychological elements. In this intense and thought-provoking journey, readers are taken deep into the intricacies of human emotions and motivations. An exclusive gambling club in 19th century London where fortunes ...

Some say men are born that way, meaning men are born to roam. That they're dogs and they can't help themselves. It is said they have this 'urge'. What happens when a woman has the URGE? Can the men in Salomé James' and Nevada Randall's life handle it when their emotions are set aside to get what they want? Some say a woman's lack of interest is the biggest insult to a man's pride "I'm sorry you feel that way," there was no hint of remorse on my face as I looked him in the eye and spewed my answer, the wrong answer. "I just told you that I love you and all you have to say is that you're ...

Olivia Reed needs a break. She doesn’t want to think about her name plastered on tabloids or be reminded of her recent meltdown on a Manhattan street. Her micromanaging publicist has just the thing in mind: a remote retreat in upstate New York—the House of Light. It’s not rehab; it’s a Spiritual Center, a site for seeking realignment and personal growth. There will be yoga and morning meditation, soft bamboo-blend fabrics and no shortage of crystals to cleanse her energy.

When Melissa Cruz falls hard for a dreamy-eyed photographer named Jake, she can’t resist the urge to run away with him. The problem is that she already has a boyfriend, a rising star in his family’s crime organization. Betrayed and humiliated, Chris isn’t going to just let her go. To find Melissa, Chris turns to Lucky Wilson, one of his family’s professional assassins. But Lucky has his own problems. After years of lying about his day job, his marriage is in shambles and he suffers from relentless panic attacks. He’ll do this job if Chris will let him out of the killing life.