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Lucy war neun Jahre alt, als ihr kleiner Bruder verschwand. Lucy war die einzige Zeugin, und ihre Aussage der einzige Anhaltspunkt für die erfolglosen Ermittlungen. Doch ob ihre Erinnerungen an die Nacht wahr sind, weiß Lucy selbst nicht – seit ihrer frühen Kindheit hat sie eine blühende Fantasie, die sie manchmal nicht von der Realität unterscheiden kann.

I never expected the day I met the girl of my dreams in the campus coffee shop to change everything. She schooled me about music, saying my popstar background didn’t teach me what I really needed to know. She's become my muse, my inspiration, and my cowriter. Polishing my songs and making them shine. And when a video of me playing one of my new songs goes viral, my life explodes in a second chance at the dream I thought was over six years ago. But if I take this opportunity, will our relationship survive?

"I'm greeted by the strangest sight. A small dark-haired boy is standing there. It's like he's a human parcel, delivered to my front door. "My name is Luke," he says." When Johnny meets Lauren in a bar in Santa Cruz, there's an instant connection. On an American road trip with best friend Will, Johnny promises to return to the girl who has stolen his heart. Until tragedy strikes, forcing Johnny to fly back home without ever seeing Lauren again. Six years later, Johnny is living his life in London, even if he's never forgotten the girl with the grey eyes and dark hair.

Ten days...Ten days...that was all the slip of paper tucked under his windshield had read. At first, it appeared to be a misunderstanding. A simple prank meant for someone else. Corey Loflin has been dealing with his PTSD ever since his final deployment with the United States Army. His nightmares are touch and go; only flaring up when he is under stress from his day job as the Supervisor for a security company. Little did he know, a typical morning of sipping coffee and having his morning cigarette would be the starting point for his descent.

In an isolated retreat, deep in the Northumberland moors, three women arrive for a weekend away. This quiet place, far removed from the rest of the world, is exactly what they need to heal their wounds. Their husbands will be joining them in the morning. Or so they think. But upon arrival at Dark Fell Barn, the women find a devastating note claiming one of their husbands will be murdered. There are no phones and no ways of checking on their loved ones.

She is an exceptionally successful writer whose obsessive readers hound her for every book. But the pressure is extreme. And it’s not just the pressure of finishing her next novel. Years ago when she was a child, Lucy’s little brother went missing, and he has never been found. Many people think Lucy was responsible for his disappearance. Lucy herself can’t bear to think about it. Writing a thriller a year is demanding, and Lucy depends on her husband, Dan, to take care of everything in her life. But Lucy finds herself in a real police drama when Dan goes missing.

Step into the captivating world of soccer with "Football A History of The Beautiful Game" This meticulously researched and engaging book takes you on an immersive exploration of the sport's history, evolution, and cultural significance. From its humble beginnings to its global reach, discover the pioneers, legendary players, and iconic teams that have shaped the beautiful game. Immerse yourself in the origins of soccer, the development of its rules, and the establishment of prestigious competitions. Experience the exhilarating moments of the FIFA World Cup, the rise of club football, and ...

A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.For business inquiries, email us at uncarley@zigguratxyz.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven-year-old Jocelyn Holt loves her nanny Hannah more than her own mother. When Hannah disappears one summer night, Jo never gets over the loss. Thirty years on, now a young widow with a daughter of her own, Jo is forced to return to her family home, and the mother she’s always despised, just as a skull is pulled out of the lake in the grounds. Could this explain her beloved nanny’s disappearance? What other secrets will that lake give up to the police?

Ein malerisches Anwesen im Südwesten Englands und eine Frau, allein unter Mördern... Das neue packende Hörbuch von "New York Times"- und SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Gilly Macmillan! Als sie mehrere Millionen im Lotto gewinnen, ändert sich das Leben von Nicole und Tom über Nacht schlagartig. Das Ehepaar zieht in eine speziell angefertigte hochmoderne Scheune aus Glas, die auf einem wunderschönen Gelände in Gloucestershire steht, und führt ein Leben im Luxus. Doch ihr wahrgewordener Traum wird zum Albtraum, als Nicole ihren Ehemann ermordet im Pool auffindet. Nicole ist verzweifelt.

Snort and Wobbles is aimed for children in the 6 - 10 age group who are just becoming confident at reading for themselves, or for parents who (like the author) are addicted to reading to their children at night... It is perfect for bedtime reading as it is split into six chapters, each approximately 2000 words. Dragons aren't real. Everyone knows that. Whatever do you do when you are eight years old - and meet a dragon in your garden? You have the adventure of your life!

"Gripping" "Haunting" de'Ath Grange is a house with a secret. When a new Tenant takes the property for six months, he and his family are looking forward to enjoying the experience. But things are not what they seem, and before long Robert must risk everything to protect his wife and child. An old evil, malignant, wicked and hungry is rising and wants them for its own.

The Curse of Clyffe House is the fourth in the Mister Jones Mysteries collection It was supposed to be a holiday, time away whilst his friend and neighbour wrote a book about their last adventure. But as soon as Mister Jones arrives at the holiday cottage things start to go wrong, and waking up to find a skeleton in his bed is only the start. Terror stalks this cottage and before long Mister Jones discovers an ancient Evil is plotting to wreak devastation across the land; and it will start with his death. Poison, fear and a horrific Shadow from long ago stand between their survival: can ...

All families have secrets or skeletons in the cupboard, hidden away from view. Most of those secrets are better left undisturbed, for very good reasons. When Mister Jones agrees to deal with the Estate of a recently deceased cousin, he finds that the secrets hidden by his family are very dark indeed, and that the skeletons in this cupboard are very real – and not yet entirely dead. Drawn once more by Fate into a world where magic and myth are all too real and danger lurks at every turn, Mister Jones confronts a past that seeks again to become the present, and to plunge his future into a ...

‘His visit to the house has awoken that which was sleeping: how many must be taken before IT can be laid to rest?’ For Sale again is Mister Jones’ family home: a house he had known and feared since his childhood. On a nostalgic whim he decides to visit the house, with disasterous results. The house reacts to his appearance and the estate agent who is showing him around vanishes. Shortly afterwards the next agent appointed to handle the sale of the property also disappears. Mister Jones wants nothing to do with the property. His visit has awoken old memories for him, and the memories ...

Does lightning ever strike twice? It would seem so for the unfortunate Mister Jones. After a harrowing encounter with the paranormal in The Showing, once again he again finds himself in mortal danger on the borders of that shadowed world. An antique painting holds a strange fascination for him - and others. What does the girl in the portrait want from Mister Jones and from the others who become entranced by her beauty? And can she be stopped before she unleashes her ancient evil into our modern world in a lake of blood? ‘Portrait of a Girl’ is the second in the collection of Mister ...

The end of the world... or rather it's the end of the human world as the Plague turns the living into the living dead. When everyone around you is undead and roaming the streets hunting the living, what is there to do but fulfil your bucket list? In this case it is Route 66 and so Mike steals a car and sets off for the adventure of his lifetime. Probably the very last adventure of his lifetime. The Mother Road calls with a siren voice, and what is there to do but drive - and maybe survive to find the sea?Weapons and food on board, Mike sets off into both the past and the future. Which will ...

Mister Jones thought he had finished with the supernatural world - but the supernatural hadn't finished with him... When Sheila Balsam finds herself compelled to buy a genuine antique in a strange little shop, she didn’t bargain for what came with the statuette - and Mister Jones finds himself once again drawn into the dangerous world of the paranormal : this time via the house next door. An ancient evil has found a way to break from his enchanted prison and the only one who is going to stand in his way is the unfortunate Mister Jones, who seems destined to live in interesting times. The ...

The High Calibre Man Program Podcast is dedicated to helping men build a better physique & performance, so they have the energy & confidence to show up at their best at home, career and in life. Hosted by Tom Macmillan, a world champion natural bodybuilder and transformation expert for men with over a decade of experience, each episode dives into practical strategies for fat loss, muscle building, mindset. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or level up your confidence, this podcast provides the tools and motivation to make it happen.

Steve is in trouble. It is 2024 and he is in the hands of a criminal justice system on the edge of collapse, yet officially in denial of the crisis. Steve expects to be offered the appropriate support and encouragement, as is the supposed status of all convicted of a criminal offence – but the reality he finds is very different. This is a fictionalised account based on a number of individuals on both sides of the divide who have been kind enough to talk about their experiences. Unless they have come across the UK criminal justice system themselves, or alongside a family member, the ...