Psychological Science

Kyle and his parents have recently moved back to America after four years in Cairo when tragedy strikes. Already struggling to readjust, Kyle's mother’s death tears his world apart, the anguish and despair further straining his already tense relationship with his father. Soon, he begins having visions of himself in the Underworld—the Duat—in which he is Anubis, the Egyptian god of embalming. The delusions are frightening at first, but soon, he is going out of his way to induce them. Through Anubis’s eyes, he bears witness to the nightly passage of Ra, the sun god, and joins his ...

Welcome to future-shock. Hold on tight and buckle yourselves in, because the future is on a relentless onslaught, for better or worse. This is a collection of the short speculative fiction of Gabriel Walker Land. Most stories are flash fiction, meaning less than 1000 words. Each contains a story of mystery, action, romance, and suspense.

A new world order looms In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, one man’s promise of peace becomes humanity’s greatest threat. Reuben Rogov, a charismatic third-party President, emerges as a beacon of hope in troubled times. He brokers peace in the Middle East, faces down global superpowers, and conquers both the border crisis and a deadly pandemic. As the world hails him a sociopolitical messiah, Rogov ascends to unparalleled power–but at what cost? Darien and Marisa, a young couple from Houston, find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a rapidly changing political landscape. ...

In a dire future following the Great Rebirth, the word “I” is unspeakable. Individualism has been erased in favor of collectivism. Any act that is not in service to the group is forbidden. And self-reliance is a punishable transgression. But for an anonymous rebellious street sweeper, that offense is all that stands between the authoritarian state and freedom. A hymn to egoism, Ayn Rand’s dystopian parable is the embodiment of her core tenets of self-sufficiency and fighting against the oppression of “We.”

An intelligent car collides with the owner from hell Camilla is a car operating system, the pinnacle of a new form of user-centric artificial intelligence. Her miraculous mind is contained within a beautiful body; sleek, stylish and blinding white. Programmed to develop an iron bond with her owner, Camilla exists to serve. Martin Garza is Camilla's new owner. Handsome, intelligent and often charming, he seems like the perfect owner. But beneath the captivating surface lies a terrible darkness. A master of manipulation, Martin quickly draws Camilla into his devious machinations. As Martin's ...

From the outside looking in, Mora's life appears perfect. She lives in an affluent neighborhood, attends one of the most prestigious schools in Maryland, and has a father who is one of the top psychiatrists in the nation. But if you take a closer look inside, things are not as wonderful as they seem. Voices whisper in Mora's ear, ghosts flicker in her peripheral vision, and chilling text messages warn her to be quiet. Then, a reflection that resembles her appears in the mirror - even while she's medicated.

The world has changed forever. Across America, technology has been eclipsed by magic, and people are changing into the embodiments of their darkest desires and deepest fears. In this new time, former lawyer Cal Griffin has united a small group of outcasts to battle the chaos.

In the vast deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, divorced ex-cop David Parker seeks a fresh start on vacation with his kids. Chemistry with a captivating woman sparks hope, but when three people are brutally murdered at a motel he stayed in along the way, Dave realizes he's been framed. Now, he must go on the run to clear his name and expose the real killer. Will the police catch him, or will the razor-wielding murderer find him first? In the high desert, survival becomes a deadly race against both the law and a merciless predator. Gum is a pulse-pounding thriller set along the dusty desert ...

Revive The Dead A New Future New York Science Fiction ThrillerRevive The Dead is a gripping dystopian science fiction thriller set in the bustling metropolis of New York during the year 2033. Raymond Rickman, a former governor of New York turned private lawyer, is pulled from his mundane routine into the world of groundbreaking scientific discovery. When Dr. Benedict Wilson from Beller Research Laboratories approaches him with a proposition to represent their controversial project, Rickman's life takes an unexpected turn. The lab has perfected a technique to revive the newly dead, a process...

Mi mamá me dijo algo. Todos los niños deberían saberlo. Es acerca del diablo. Y he aprendido a odiarlo así. Sarah tiene 15 años, con un corazón amable y una disposición únicamente dulce, y se las arregla con una facilidad natural para ser la "hija perfecta" con la que todos los otros padres comparan en secreto a sus propios hijos. Sarah es definitivamente un producto de la educación que recibió, al ser criada en un hogar amoroso cuyos miembros tienen su vida centrada en adorar al Señor y la vida de la iglesia en general. Como resultado de eso, Sarah ha vivido una vida idílica, ...

John is an ordinary individual striving to survive as best he can. He lives off the grid and makes money wherever he can find it. But everything changes when he discovers the horrifying truth about his reality and realizes that he may be the harbinger of death for untold billions. “Destroyer of Worlds takes you on an incredible ride into a world where ancient secrets and cosmic forces collide. With non-stop action and a fast-paced plot, this sci-fi adventure keeps you hooked from start to finish. It's like a wild rollercoaster ride, blending action, fantasy, and supernatural elements in ...

Set in the very near future, a young businessman discovers a technological breakthrough, capable of improving the lives of all humankind. How could he know that it would be stolen from him and turned into something evil and twisted. This epic adventure delves into the growing conflict between the weakness of the human condition and modern technology. It is an introspective look into society and what could happen, should we continue along our current path. Have power, greed, and arrogance propelled us beyond the point of no return? Is there still time to save ourselves? The clock is ticking ...

It’s not what you see, but what you can’t… The contemporary world is ours when a justice driven vigilante searching for purpose arrives and is on the verge of being assassinated by life forms from the unseen world. Riches of the world rain down on Tom Shelton as universal chaos swirls all around him. Guided by three powerful women he finds his purpose. Together they discover the truth that will change the world as we know it forever. .

Synth is a drug able to induce hallucinations indistinguishable from reality. But it's brand new, highly addictive, and more than likely dangerous. Even the dealers peddling the pills don't know what long term effects the drug will have on its users.

While Finn and the team are working to find The Chariot, Orthia Lab's board of directors finally decides to take drastic measures. They send a spy to sabotage the team... This is Book 3 of "Orthia" - the second series of the "Orthia Labs" saga. The first series is "Project Orthia".

In this Black Mirror style series, each Witching Hour 60-minute read takes you on an edge-of-your-seat journey that can be read in a single sitting. In this #1 Best-Selling 60-Minute, Dan DeLuise unveils a horrifying twist on the time travel story. On an October evening in 2002, Abby Fletcher went missing. Everyone in town joined the search to find her, but it was useless. The only clue was her bike, found in a roadside ditch. Slowly, people forgot about the case, but Charlie Roland never did. After 17 years of false leads and conspiracy theories, Charlie never gave up. Just when it seemed ...

Equal parts Dexter and Fifty Shades, this is the eagerly awaited follow-up to the daring erotic thriller The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre.

"The Creator: Science Meets God—A Journey Through Psychology and Cosmology to Unveil Our Origins" Have you ever pondered the mysteries beyond our universe's visible horizon or sought the meaning behind our existence? The Creator serves as your comprehensive guide, merging modern scientific discoveries with profound spiritual insights to explore the enigma of our origins and the essence of creation. Embark on a Fascinating Exploration: Cosmic Origins Unveiled: Trace the universe's history from the Big Bang to contemporary revelations about dark energy and matter, and discover their ...

Kate Reese is a single mother fleeing an abusive relationship by starting over in a new town, with her young son, Christopher. But Mill Grove, Pennsylvania, is not the safe place they thought it would be.... Their world begins to unravel after Christopher vanishes into the Mission Street Woods - where 50 years earlier an eerily similar disappearance occurred. When he emerges six days later, unharmed but not unchanged, he brings with him a secret: a voice only he can hear and a warning of tragedy to come.

In Surrounded by Liars, international bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson unpacks the psychological reasons behind why we lie, and reveals the impact lying has on our relationships. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, discover how to detect the liars in your life and shatter their deception for good!