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T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

What do you do when it's raining cats and dogs...and pigs and whales? Take refuge in 15 stories of wild and wicked weather. They will freeze you to the core, they will soak you to the bone. You will find no pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, no sunshine after the rain. Just thunder and lightning that's very, very frightening. There's a storm coming....

La santidad es uno de los asuntos más malentendidos, y por lo tanto, posiblemente uno de los más evitados en el mundo de la iglesia de hoy. En varias ocasiones me he referido a la santidad como el tema olvidado dentro de la iglesia moderna. En este libro, el apóstol Hanssen explica la santidad desde una perspectiva bíblica.

It Came From the Darkness is a unique collection of drabbles (stories of 100 words exactly) and artwork, compiled by Red Cape Publishing and Philip Rogers 101 PR in aid of the Max the Brave Fund. A huge number of horror writers, poets, artists, and film makers have come together to support the cause and offer the listener something special. Each piece of writing begins with the same five words, but the stories themselves are all wonderfully varied. So dig in, take each tale one bloody bite at a time, and beware of what comes from the darkness.

A clock is counting down, but Waverly Windswept doesn’t know it…yet. She’s too busy coping with a breakup, figuring out her life, keeping a side eye on her hopefully redeemed sister, and collecting the clues to find a buried fortune that could make a snarky-witch rich.

For Waverly Windswept, witch, fashionista, queen of snark—but also suffering pre-midlife crisis—that fatal day arrives when her estranged grifter sister goes missing. Waverly goes on the hunt to find her loved one where she was last seen—a tropical paradise home to a secretive people. But from the moment she arrives, Waverly is tossed into a murderous fray as she unravels secrets people will kill to hide. Then there are the ghosts, mermen, hidden treasure, and the rugged private investigator who all complicate Waverly's quest to find out the truth.

This is a heartwarming story about Leigh McKenzie, a 12-year-old city girl whose parents have decided that she will spend her summer with her Grandma Kate on the island that her Grandma calls home. However, Leigh had her summer all planned. She was going to spend it with her girlfriends, not on some old island with her Grandma! You see, it's not that Leigh doesn't love her Grandma Kate; it's just that well.... for one thing - Grandma Kate doesn't even have a T.V. or a computer.

Deep in the forest of the small village of Moon Hallow, beneath the roots of an ancient oak tree lives a small band of leprechauns. The wee leprechauns are only five to six inches tall. But don't let their size fool you; they have magical powers greater than the great Wizard of Ballydehob. Oh, and for sure these lads just can't behave themselves. Creating mischief is always at the top of their list of things to do. Ah, the boys do love mischief. There's one thing that really gets them upset and that one thing is Halloween.

Our story takes place in the small village of Dragon Point, Maine, population 3,283--which doesn't include Mr. Nichols' dog, Shakespeare, or Tati's black cat, Whisper. You are probably wondering where the name Dragon Point came from. Well, there is a beautiful rock formation that sits high above the town, which is unmistakably in the shape of a dragon, thus the name, Dragon Point.

Cascade Lorne, newly blossomed witch, thinks the dust is finally settling. The hottie next door is her official sweetie, her magical powers are no longer threatening to burn her from the inside out, and Cas’ passion project — renovating a boutique hotel — lights her up with joy. But even before the grand opening, a killer strikes and death leaves a gruesome surprise on Cascade’s doorstep. There’s a stream of possible suspects, especially the odd guest whose eyes shine like a wolf’s in the light of the moon.

Everything seemed to be normal at the North Pole that night before the night before Christmas - that is until Santa tried on his magical red suit. That's when everything changed - that's when everyone was afraid that there would be no Christmas that year - and that's when Patrick came up with a plan to save Christmas.

Waverly Windswept is the newest witch on the Isles of Mer—not the best thing to be when a body drops on her doorstep, and all the clues point in her direction. Determined to expose the real murderous leech, Waverly’s on a new hunt that ropes in her semi-criminal sister, and a private investigator carrying a host of his own secrets.

My grandmother told me this crazy, outlandish, completely unbelievable story about the prince and princess of Stardust, and their quest for muffins. She's been telling me this story ever since I was a little girl. I know that you are really going to enjoy it - it is quite an adventure. Only, be aware that Grandma swears that this is a true story. Like I said, it is a story about a prince and princess of Stardust, and their quest for muffins. I mean of all things - a quest for muffins?

Benjamin is a little brown bear who loves to spell, and Bobear is a big black bear who knows the ways of the forest (berry picking, collecting honey, and fishing). Children will enjoy the adventurous, and fun-filled days that Benjamin and Bobear share together. The story provides opportunities for children to interact with Benjamin, who loves letters, loves to spell, and loves rhyming words.

Young Kase and his faithful partner Murdox who just happens to be a talking wolf-dog are agents for the Incantation Enforcement Agency, Counter-Curse Division. In a world where magic and technology are intertwined, they have the unpleasant job of righting magic that has gone wrong.

Meet Christian Tompta...because everyone should have a gnome friend! Based off the novel, "Gnomeling," this picture book tells a slightly different and shorter story geared at children 3-8 years old. Longer than a classic picture book at 40 pages, there is much information about the world in which Christian Tompta lives. Perfect for a younger sibling while the older is reading the novel. The "Gnomeling" Companion Coloring and Activity Book works well with both books.

Gnomeling is a family-friendly middle grade fantasy novel about a young gnome who must take on a mission, so that if he succeeds, he may become a guardian over the young human, Zach. Light hearted and fun, this book puts Christian against nature's elements to overcome his emotions to succeed. From the Back Cover: "Living a quiet and protected life amongst the books with his family, Christian Tompta begins to feel a stirring for adventure like those he’s read about. As his thirteenth birthday draws near, gnome culture dictates that he must complete a quest to earn his mystical shoes and ...

Christian Tompta, a young gnomeling who is just coming into his magic, must journey back through the wilds of the Ohio countryside to get home. More confident and stinky after completing his mission, he must face new perils as he makes his way through the wet and cold of Autumn in jungle grass that hasn't yet died. What will he face as he treks? Will the journey home be as scary as the journey out? Will his new friend rejoin him? Or will he once again be all alone and have to face terrible fear?

Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, Elementary) and Lizbeth Myles (Big Finish, Verity!), discuss the Science Fiction and Fantasy television made in the UK every year from 1953 to the present day. And in our Patreon bonus episodes we see what the rest of the world’s SFF TV was like that year.

Dominate Daily Dad is the no-BS podcast for men ready to burn excuses and rebuild their edge. Hosted by Paul M. Berens—former firefighter turned 7-figure coach and creator of Beardology Warpath—it’s your daily shot of fire to reclaim your body, sharpen your mind, lead your home, and dominate your path. This isn’t therapy. It’s not a pep talk. It’s a war drum for dads who are done coasting and ready to take back control. Wake up. Lock in. Let’s go to war for the life you actually want. DOMINATE DAILY