Seventeen year old, Marissa Stone, is in for the fight of her life. She has a tortured past and the scars to prove it. When someone decides her past effects their future, the hunt is on.Only her friends can help her, if she doesn't get them killed first.Many years ago a prophecy was foretold. Twins, a boy and a girl, would be born. They would do many great things. But the girl, she would be a legend amongst men. She would be hunted, tortured, and kill hundreds. But she would change the Federation of Assassins as they knew it. She would called The Black Rose.Her twin, would help form the Order of The Black Rose. They would be the elite. Having been trained by only the best. But together, the will face the one of the most epic battles of their lives. Saving Marissa Stone. The Black Rose. If they can only get her to open up and tell the truth about her tortured past.

One of the things that Jesus did when He came to earth was to hang with those who were considered scum.When Jesus came to earth He was always hangin’ with those who were considered “untouchable” by the Pharisees. This week we are going to look at a couple of stories about the scum that Jesus actually hung out with and hopefully, we’ll see something that will help us relate to those around us.One of the things that Jesus did when He came to earth was to hang with those who were considered scum by the Pharisees and those who taught about God's law. The Pharisees were the ones who were supposed to help keep the Jewish people spiritually healthy, but instead they set up hundreds of rules that the Jewish people had to follow in order to be considered “godly”. When Jesus came to earth He was always hangin’ with those who were considered “untouchable” by the Pharisees. This week we are going to look at a couple of stories about the scum that Jesus actually hung out with and hopefully, we’ll see something that will help us relate to those around us.

Rural Nebraska teens battle for their lives against a band of resurrected Pawnee Warriors seeking to remove them from their sacred lands.Oakton is the fictional story of a group of teens from rural Nebraska. Set in the near future (March, 2029), these three best friends find themselves trapped in their tiny home town during historic river flooding and powerful thunderstorms which unleashes the spirits of numerous Pawnee warriors wanting to reclaim their sacred lands. Past town conflicts have created an environment where the adults refuse to speak but the teens are secretly best friends. Now they must battle together using the resources at hand to fight for their lives and protect their families, while their parents refuse to believe something could really be wrong in town.The teens may be outnumbered but they have at their disposal: two rifles, one crossbow, a dog and a horse, robotic spiders, and a strong friendship.

In this prequel to the fantasy novel The Punishment of the Gods, the ancient elf Pelas and his brother Agonas strive with as well as against one another for possession of the northern continent of Bel Albor.In this prequel to the fantasy novel The Punishment of the Gods, the ancient elf Pelas and his brother Agonas strive with as well as against one another for possession of the northern continent of Bel Albor.Just as their schemes come to dominate the lives of others, so also the lives of others become intimately connected to their own success - or failure.An epic adventure spanning five books and thousands of years, The Rise of the Gods will take the reader across swamplands, into the frozen north, into the perilous oceans and into the wildest regions of dark Kharku where few mortal men dare to tread.Secretly opposed to the efforts of Pelas and his ambitious brother, the Magic City of Lapulia works in the shadows to ensure its own perpetual existence.In all the conflict, however, powers are at work to bring peace to the people, if not to the land of Bel Albor.

The Heroes take on the case of a missing professor while combating a strange cult and a mythical weapon.There is a dark chamber in the mind of every person where their deepest secrets are hidden away from friends, neighbors, and even themselves.For some individuals the door to this secluded room is slammed shut and locked tight by the conscious mind – never to be revisited.For others the gateway never fully closes and the horrors revisit them with increasing frequency until they take a rope, a knife, a gun, or perhaps too many pills in a fatal attempt to seal the portal.The tale that follows is of a man whose dark compartment of unforgiveable sins is firmly locked – even to himself.

An orphan boy has terrible nightmares, dreams that only his screams wake him from. So when his orphanage go on a field trip, why is his destination so familiar?There is a dark chamber in the mind of every person where their deepest secrets are hidden away from friends, neighbors, and even themselves.For some individuals the door to this secluded room is slammed shut and locked tight by the conscious mind – never to be revisited.For others the gateway never fully closes and the horrors revisit them with increasing frequency until they take a rope, a knife, a gun, or perhaps too many pills in a fatal attempt to seal the portal.The tale that follows is of a man whose dark compartment of unforgiveable sins is firmly locked – even to himself.

There is a dark chamber in the mind of every person where their deepest secrets are hidden away from friends, neighbors, and even themselves.For some individuals the door to this secluded room is slammed shut and locked tight by the conscious mind – never to be revisited..There is a dark chamber in the mind of every person where their deepest secrets are hidden away from friends, neighbors, and even themselves.For some individuals the door to this secluded room is slammed shut and locked tight by the conscious mind – never to be revisited.For others the gateway never fully closes and the horrors revisit them with increasing frequency until they take a rope, a knife, a gun, or perhaps too many pills in a fatal attempt to seal the portal.The tale that follows is of a man whose dark compartment of unforgiveable sins is firmly locked – even to himself.

Tinsel the Christmas ElfStory List & Activities:-Tinsel the Christmas Elf-Christmas Activity-Christmas in Peru-The Gift of Christmas-Meghan’s New Christmas Traditions-Christmas in a New Town-Plus Christmas Jokes!Tinsel the Christmas Elf!Christmas is almost here and the excitement is all around. The twinkling Christmas lights and the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the air. You and your child will enjoy these special Christmas stories for kids. Each story is about Tinsel the Christmas Elf and his fun-filled adventures. Tinsel loves Christmas more than any other elf and wants to spread the holiday cheer with all the boys and girls in the world!These stories are great for early & beginning readers, reading aloud at home, and bedtime stories.-2,500+ words-Cute Christmas stories for kids-Perfect for early and beginner readers-Funny and hilarious Christmas jokes included-Bright and colorful images for early and younger readersThese stories are great for quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be read aloud with friends and family!Fun for the entire family!Kids and children can practice their reading skills and enjoy the holiday season. These special Christmas stories are sure to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit. The hilarious Christmas jokes will have everyone laughing!Story List & Activities:-Tinsel the Christmas Elf-Christmas Activity-Christmas in Peru-The Gift of Christmas-Meghan’s New Christmas Traditions-Christmas in a New Town-Plus Christmas Jokes!Best-Selling Children's Book Author, Arnie LightningArnie Lightning is a best-selling children's book author with a straightforward goal. He wants his work to create a positive impact in the lives of others through children's books. Learning morals, lessons, and good character can start at a young age. Arnie's books reflect this. By providing a comfortable and entertaining environment, learning can be a fun activity!Scroll up and click 'buy' to make some special Christmas memories with your child!MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hundreds of years in the future, archaeologists sift through the sands seeking relics of their ancestors. What will they think of what they find?A girl is snatched form a department store. Her father and a stranger become entangled in each other's lives. Horror. Thriller.

A lost child in a department store sets two men at odds. Short story. Horror. Thriller.A girl is snatched form a department store. Her father and a stranger become entangled in each other's lives. Horror. Thriller.

In this short story, Waylee Freid, a young reporter in a near-future Baltimore, uncovers evidence that a powerful corporation called MediaCorp secretly co-opted the government to take control of nearly everything people see and hear. Can she get her evidence out and reverse the process before it's too late? Or will her editors succumb to outside pressure and bury her story?In this short story, Waylee Freid, a young reporter in a near-future Baltimore, uncovers evidence that a powerful corporation called MediaCorp secretly co-opted the government to take control of nearly everything people see and hear. Can she get her evidence out and reverse the process before it's too late? Or will her editors succumb to outside pressure and bury her story? And if her evidence was obtained illegally, who's in the right? This ebook also includes the first scene of Sleep State Interrupt, a novel which takes place after the events of The Story. In this scene, an independent news organization takes on MediaCorp and finds itself under siege from riot police with experimental weapons.

For years, underground street artist Ignatius has dodged surveillance cameras to spray-paint a dissident symbol: a dark visage with fiery eyes. Dissatisfied with his impact on the totalitarian country he calls home, Iggy sets his sights on tagging the most important government building in the nation. But will the soldiers of the Guard let him get away with it?For years, underground street artist Ignatius has dodged surveillance cameras to spray-paint a dissident symbol: a dark visage with fiery eyes. Dissatisfied with his impact on the totalitarian country he calls home, Iggy sets his sights on tagging the most important government building in the nation. But will the soldiers of the Guard let him get away with it?"Fire Eyes" takes place in a dystopia where the government conducts mass surveillance and keeps a Watched list of its own citizens. The Church has become as powerful as the State, and people who resist are called Heretics and face execution. As a short story set before the events of the novels We, The Watched and Divided We Fall, "Fire Eyes" both makes a great entry point for new readers and provides new perspective to fans of Adam Bender's acclaimed books. Like his novels, this short story by Adam Bender exposes a current political issue in an exciting speculative fiction adventure, carrying on the tradition of dystopian classics 1984 by George Orwell and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, as well as more recent blockbuster novels like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.This eBook includes a free sample of We, The Watched, the celebrated debut novel by Adam Bender.

Heaven’s Orphans is a tale of the unborn. It is a tale of those miscarried, aborted, and stillborn, and it explores possibilities related to the fate of those who never make it to the earth. Little is known or discussed in religion or otherwise about what happens to these children, and Heaven’s Orphans provides a glimpse into their world, into an important piece of the grand tapestry of humanity.Heaven’s Orphans. There are millions of children who never make it to this earth, millions of children unable to communicate or share their fate. Heaven’s Orphans is a short story that provides a glimpse into their existence, into the souls of the children orphaned before birth.Heaven’s Orphans is a tale of the unborn. It is a tale of those miscarried, aborted, and stillborn, and it explores possibilities related to their fate. Little is known or discussed in religion or otherwise about what happens to these children, and Heaven’s Orphans paints a picture to help consider their fate, their world, and their reality.Ultimately, Heaven’s Orphans speaks to the eternal nature and reality of the human existence, to the importance of family, and to a source of happiness. Children make life beautiful, and their fate is an important piece in the grand tapestry of humanity.

How do you train your mind not to react to everything you see or hear? Agnes' mind is a danger to herself and those around her. She is a teenager trying to gain forgiveness for the thoughts that have caused harm to so many in her past. She seeks out father MacArthur to confess her sins and gain absolution. Each story draws Father MacArthur into Agnes' hell. Can he save her from herself?How do you train your mind not to react to everything you see or hear? Agnes' mind is a danger to herself and those around her. She is a teenager trying to gain forgiveness for the thoughts that have caused harm to so many in her past. She seeks out father MacArthur to confess her sins and gain absolution. Each story draws Father MacArthur into Agnes' hell. Can he save her from herself?Training is the second story in the Malevolent Chronicles series. Follow Agnes as she reveals her innermost thoughts, fears and sins. WIll father MacArthur learn how Agnes came to possess such talents and can he save her from those who are after her?

Vanessa wanted something better to do for summer, but her boyfriend’s sister is getting married in a little barrio in the Philippines, and she couldn’t say no to the invite.After hours of a torturous bus ride and cruel mosquitoes, Vanessa finds more than just a quiet little town when she starts seeing and hearing things going bump in the night.Vanessa wanted something better to do for summer, but her boyfriend’s sister is getting married in a little barrio in the Philippines, and she couldn’t say no to the invite.After hours of a torturous bus ride and cruel mosquitoes, Vanessa finds more than just a quiet little town when she starts seeing and hearing things going bump in the night.Because in the Philippines, there is a lore about strange creatures that eat human flesh, prowling under wooden houses, and looking for prey.