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A portrait which hides the secret to a brutal murder. A secret military experiment which results in a terror beyond imagination. An invitation to a night of passion, too good to be true. A derelict asylum for the criminally insane, where one patient refuses to leave. A young girl unleashes her feline instincts. A serendipitous discovery that carries the DNA of a serial killer. A murder victim who returns from the grave, seeking retribution. These, and many other tales of terror, await you in Mark L'Estrange's Spine Chillers, ready to turn your blood to ice.

Does your child often have trouble falling asleep at night? Are you looking for a solution to help them rest easy? More than ever, during these challenging times on the planet, meditation is an essential skill. Teaching your child to practice mindfulness meditation from a young age helps them grow into more present, compassionate, kind, and calm human beings.

Cuento de Navidad para niños *********************************** Todos sabemos que hay magia que cada año viene, En que se aproxima la Navidad y cuando cae la nieve, En una pequeña villa toda llena de iluminación, Un hombre de nieve estaba de guardia con dedicación.

Treaty I lost my only family and my marriage tanked all at the same time, but I've come home to take over my grandparents' farm and hopefully find a brand new life that's all mine. I'm not looking for another man. Jude isn't just any man though. I've never felt as safe and at peace as I do with him, but somebody threatens that security. They want my land and my home. I hope that they've got a bulldozer because they're not moving me. Jude says he loves me and he'll take care of me, keep me safe. Strangely, considering my relationship wreck of a past, I still want to believe in him. Maybe ...

Irina When I agreed to be a surrogate for my friends, I never imagined actually being a mother to the child. I figured cool aunt at best. But that's exactly what happened. I became a mother overnight. The lovely couple I was surrogating for died in a tragic accident, leaving the rearing of their unborn child to me. With the walls closing in on me and too scared to go home and face the wrath of my family, I head to Black Timber Peak to work at my aunt and uncle's coffee shop. But to my surprise they're on a two-week cruise. Now I'm stuck in a town with less than friendly locals, and only one...

Wilder As the oldest St. James sibling, I’m used to everyone relying on me. When planning the company Christmas party gets added to my already overfilled agenda, it’s too much. I yell at my mom and stomp around my office. Everyone thinks I’m a boss behaving badly. Until I see her. She changes everything overnight and now the company Christmas party planner is number one on my to-do list. Ivy I spent every summer in Star Mountain and now I’ve moved here permanently. Everything is falling into place - except I can’t find a job. Luckily, my best friend got me a holiday party planning...

Ashton This single mama needs a break before Santa shows up. A quick, kid-free getaway to the ski town of Spruce Ridge before the holidays is perfect. Well, almost perfect. Arguing with a handsome, grumpy stranger over the last frozen pizza at the general store isn’t the best way to start a vacay. Neither is an impending blizzard rolling up the mountain, but it’ll be fine. I’ve got wine, the pizza, and a hot tub. Until I accidentally lock myself out of the rental cabin. Wearing only my bikini. In a blizzard. Not ideal. My only option is trudging to the cabin next door and asking for ...

El tío Manuel se despertó una mañana de mal humor, La alarma de su reloj lo molestó por el ruido abrumador. Gritó: “¡Cállate, reloj!” y agitó su puño fuertemente, Presionó el botón de APAGADO de forma insolente.

What Shall We Do Today? Adventures with Aunt Zara Perfect for classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and independent reading for ages 6-9! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on an unexpected adventure with Imani's fascinating chef aunt. When the three friends meet at their favorite front steps wondering what exciting activities await them, they never imagine the day will combine museums, cooking, and family fun all in one! In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series: Experience the wonder of International Museum Day...

He’s struggling after a divorce. She’s been there through thick and thin. When he needs to get back in the dating scene, will she be the only one he wants to date? Regan I’ve known him since we were in diapers. Our parents teased us that we would end up together but we both proved them wrong with Logan marrying his college sweetheart and me… well, let’s just say I took the career route. I’ve played Aunty to his kiddo since the day she was born and I don’t mind picking up the mother-figure slack when she-who-must-not-be-named ups and leaves them both. Now Logan is asking me to ...

Nora I’m cursed. I swear it. From getting fired, to setting things on fire I am not having a Merry Christmas. Christmas might be ruined but there’s always the new year. Things are looking up when my hero, hotter than hot, offers me a job and a place to stay. Can he stop the curse and give me the steamy kissmas I’m looking for or will we go down in flames like my past with me? Gabriel What year is it? I thought I’d be rescuing an old lady with ancient bulbs and tinsel on her asbestos Christmas tree. What I don’t expect is Nora to charm the pants off me… But when I need a hand at ...

She’s his best friend. He wants to change—everything about himself to impress others. Can she help him see that she’s already impressed? Peri Ten years ago, I met my best friend. He was running away and I was here to stay. I weaseled my way into his grumpy eighteen-year-old heart and Orion and I have been there through some of the darkest days. When he comes to me asking me to help him do a mountain man makeover to impress people from his past, I’m reluctant, but he has been there for me… So I agree and, in the process, I realize that I don’t want him to change. Orion is taller ...

Christmas with Princess Mirror-Belle features two festive stories from Julia Donaldson. Ellen gets a big shock when her reflection climbs out of a mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join Mirror-Belle as she sweeps Ellen into hilarious Christmassy escapades - from joining in with the Christmas ballet show to attending Ellen's friend's fancy-dress party and trying to catch Father Christmas!

Speed Kyle is a master-builder of the hottest, fastest planes around. Cal Bradley’s a daredevil test pilot who pushes those planes to the limit. Add in Speed’s blond bombshell daughter who fears that Cal will go too far—and you’ve got a winner. And as far as Speed and Cal are concerned, winning is everything. Speed’s company is bleeding cash, and they need money quick. They’re competing in the upcoming National Air Meet, and to the victor goes the spoils—some extremely lucrative contracts.

Christmas stories Stories Collection ******************* Young and beginner reader’s kids would get the most enjoyment from the tree titles for Christmas we selected In We hope you enjoy reading them to your kids, grandchildren. SEA OF LOVE <3 * <3 * <3 * <3 * <3 * <3 Just off by the sea in a small shabby shack, Lived Sarah’s whole family, a big crowded pack, Two parents, three brothers, and three sisters, too; With less room inside as all the kids grew. OH DEAR SAID THE DEER ************************************* "Oh dear," said the deer, "I'm so cold, what a plight! I've searched for a...

Cosmo Cheer Lindsay and Jameis My shopping list is a mile long and all I want to do is start my vacation. When my friend talks me into going to a speakeasy, I shouldn’t. I should get this list finished. But sometimes a girl just has to have a cosmo. Jameis is charming and slides his way into helping me finish off my shopping list. And then I slide my way into his bed. The next morning I find out a truth that is anything but cheerful. Help me understand, Jameis, because the only thing I want for Christmas is you. The holidays inspire Lindsay to take charge of her relationship destiny over ...

Best Classic Short Stories for Children brings together some of the most well-known and beloved stories by authors like O. Henry, Oscar Wilde, and Saki and extracts from children's classics such as The Railway Children and Little Women. With a mix of genres including science fiction, mystery, and ghost stories, and a host of popular characters such as Oliver Twist, Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre, and Dracula, this is the perfect introduction to a range of classic literature.

Stories about being grateful! Gratitude and appreciation can make life wonderful. These five short stories are excellent for teaching your little one about being thankful for the things they have. Each story is beautifully crafted with morals and lessons about gratitude and includes just for fun activities!

Songs of the Dead is a collection of 19 short stories with varying themes, ranging from creepy to the supernatural. In “The Dinner Guests,” a man finds himself experiencing an unusual hunger. In “She Had a Good Heart,” a young heart transplant survivor meets her donor's family for the first time. What could go wrong? In “Dobie's Last Ride,” a man finds himself at odds with a seemingly harmless black Lab, who turns out to be a bit less harmless as he first thought. This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18.

Provides an introduction to the concepts of short and tall.