Teen Reads

Triumph. Tragedy. The empyreal. The infernal. Even the mundane, filtered through the fantastical. Superheroes are, appropriately enough, a sort of super-genre, encompassing all other story types. This YA anthology features thirteen short stories that creatively turn superhero tropes on their head, while still paying homage to the genre that has found fans for more than eight decades. And there will be no mistake—superheroes don’t have to just be generic handsome white dudes.

Brett Somers had informed his family that in the new year he was going to get married and start a family. The only problem was, he had no prospects in mind and was too old for any of the local eligible girls. He was a man of his word and prided himself on his reputation for following through on the things he said he would do. While massaging his neck and head to relieve his headache pain, he wondered how he was going to make his new year's resolution come to fruition. It couldn't be that hard, could it? Bernice was a young woman in her mid-twenties. She had picked up the nickname of 'Burnie...

Ever since Margot was born, it's been just her and her mother. No answers to Margot's questions. No history to hold on to. Just the two of them, stuck in their run-down apartment, struggling to get along. But that's not enough for Margot. She wants family. She wants a past. And when she finds a photograph pointing her to a town called Phalene, she leaves. But when Margot gets there, it's not what she bargained for. Margot's mother left for a reason. But was it to hide her past? Or was it to protect Margot from what's still there?

Two years have passed since Hildie's little angel, Joy, was kidnapped. Life has returned to normal, and Hildie and Ben couldn't be happier. The holidays are fast approaching and one morning before school Hildie compliments Joy on how she has grown into a lovely young woman. "It's no wonder you have several beaus pursuing you!" Joy smiles a bashful smile and lets her mother know that the only boy she's interested in is Billy. They go on to discuss that Miss Benton, her schoolteacher, is going to teach them several dances. Hildie tells Joy what a lucky girl she is, remembering that she didn't...

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Montgomery Willis has warned his wife, Delores, that something has to be done about their daughter Luanne, who is a spoiled rotten, out of control girl that does nothing but cause chaos and misery everywhere she goes! She may be beautiful, but she is a handful! The best thing would be to send her to finishing school where she can learn some manners...or they need to marry her off and let a husband deal with her temper tantrums! Montgomery has had enough and for once in his life, he's putting his foot down! A Wyoming cowboy places an ad for a mail order bride and has no idea what kind of a ...

Olori - An Incredible Love Story! Step into the passionate world of Olori: An Incredible Love Story Romantic Novel, that weaves tradition, destiny, and the complexities of love. This historical romance novel tells the enthralling story of Amenze, a woman determined to escape a life she never wanted, and Bawo Domingo, the mysterious man who just might change everything. A Battle Between Destiny and Desire Amenze longs for marriage like her friends, but she refuses to settle for the King of Warri Kingdom, a man older than his father prophesied to be her husband. Desperate to escape this ...

Ede: A Most Unlikely Pair! Get swept away by the captivating story of love, betrayal, and redemption in Ede Romantic Novel, a heart-stirring African romance novel. Follow the gripping story of Ede Ezomo, a woman born to marry royalty, and Sato Ihaza, a man forged by the streets, as they navigate a complicated relationship that spans a decade. A Love Story Forged in Fire Raised in a privileged world, Ede Ezomo was destined to marry royalty. But the instant she meets Sato Ihaza, the chemistry between them is undeniable. However, when he hesitates to respond to her advances, she retaliates ...

Oloi: A Queen Shrouded in Mystery – An African Royalty Romance Embark on a captivating journey of love, fate, and royal intrigue set in the heart of the ancient Benin Kingdom with Oloi: A Queen Shrouded in Mystery. This African Royalty Romance weaves together the fates of two unlikely characters—Eki, a beautiful commoner, and Osad, the proud Crown Prince! A Story of Forbidden Love, Duty, and Fate Eki is no ordinary village girl. Full of dreams, she longs for a life far away from chores and hopes to marry Odaro, the son of a wealthy chief. But destiny has other plans. Osad, the young and...

**Included in the following box set: Teen and Young Adult Historical Royalty Romance Box Set Sadness is what she knows. Loneliness is all he’s experienced. Can time at the orphanage help them both find each other and, perhaps, love? By Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author in 90 - Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Eliza Heaton. Lady Matilda had experienced grief in her life — losing her mother to illness, her father lost in the depth of sadness, no husband and no children. Instead of falling victim to her own sadness, Lady Matilda decided to follow in the footsteps of her beloved mother ...

When a treasure hunt turns deadly, will solving the clues be enough? Enter a world where a family’s dark past is weaved with its unassuming present. From the small city of Sterling to the massive city of Chicago, the O’Neill’s family vacation has more in store than they could ever imagine. Following the loss of his wife in a car accident last year, Jim O’Neill takes his son Jay and daughter Adrianna on an adventure to his late grandfather’s house. He soon realizes that the mysterious treasure hunt his late grandfather organized is putting his family in peril. Upon facing down ...

The night of the car accident changes everything for Jace Northall, leaving him an orphan at three years old. Fast forward 12 years later, Jace is struggling to survive his teen years. Frequent relocations complicate his life, leaving him feeling lonely and frustrated. After his most recent move, Jace is hopeful they have finally found a place to call home, where he can finally just be a normal kid.

The Legends Collection Volume Series is an ongoing collection of books, designed to teach about some of the guiding stories that help shape humanity into what it is today. This book teaches lessons and give warning, and even a scare or two to keep it interesting.

This is a work of Tricktion, some truth and a lot of fiction Also, it is some truth and some fiction that has been tricked out to make it a more interesting read. Some of these stories I experienced firsthand, many of them I heard second, third, and even fourth hand, if there is such a thing. All of them have been altered if for no other reason than to preempt any potential lawsuits or even attempted murders if revealing some of them happens to really piss off those that were involved. Most of these stories happened well over twenty years ago, so I have to rely on my far from perfect memory...

Annette Peters recently lost her mother and is now trying to figure out how she will support herself. For the last five years she has been her mother's fulltime caregiver and had put her life on hold. She is now 28, has no schooling, or livelihood skills; however, her mother did leave her the cabin she's living in, and she decides to turn it into a B&B. She isn't a trained cook or chef but believes she can turn out a pretty good breakfast...and if she can rent some of her extra rooms, she will be able to support herself. Todd Murphy is out on a hunting trip with his friends, and they get ...

Millie Anne Murphy knew she'd never be the same again after her trip to Ireland! She had actually captured a leprechaun and made a deal to secure three wishes from the wee man if she would set him free. The tiny fella would be shocked to know that his curse to her opened up doors she could have never imagined! It was true she couldn't use the wishes to benefit herself, but what she could do for others was unbelievable! Are you feeling lucky? You're going to love this incredible adventure Christy Webb has magically written for your enjoyment! Get it quickly before it disappears like the ...

Maria would rather die than participate in the family business. A mother's desire, a daughter's worst nightmare, this short story reveals the innermost secrets of women for hire in a popular resort town in Mexico. Maria with the help of a young man outwits her mother and aunts, but not without serious consequences. Find out how a girl from a poor family with few options turns her life around. Suitable for mature young adults and grownups with a need to understand how things work for one poor family in a wealthy tourist destination. Scroll up and grab a copy.

This lively book profiles Satanically influenced followers of Christ; magic and wizardry; supernatural transportation; a large scale book burning; witches, sorcery and magical arts, supernatural powers and occurrences; miraculous signs, wonders, and healing; angelic deliverance and assassination; heavenly visions; idol worship; Jewish exorcism; demon-possessed rape; and murder, bribery, and corruption at various levels of government and church. Believed to have been written by the Gentile believer and physician Luke around A.D. 63 and 70, this book delivers a carefully documented first hand...

New Interpol detective Cantor Silva tracks a mysterious rogue AI that is hunting and killing humans via the secretive and dangerous Dark Net in 2080 Nagoya, Japan. Relying on the help of fellow Interpol detective Fujimura, tech specialist Sequim, and Gamma, a Retro-Narcotics dealer Cantor must stop it before its killing spree spirals out of control. A gripping Blade Runner like Cyber Punk series that will appeal to fans of Neuromancer, Altered Carbon, and other Cyberpunk classics.

New Interpol officer Cantor Silva continues tracking a murderous AI through the Dark Net. Using here primary paid informant Gamma, she tries to find the mysterious genius Korpa Blythe to determine what he is connection to the AI might be. Despite her efforts the AI continues its murder spree even extending its reach to include Cantor and her associates as well. A gripping Blade Runner like Cyber Punk series that will appeal to fans of Neuromancer, Altered Carbon, and other Cyberpunk classics.