This book is an invitation to embark on a journey into the limitless expanse of the human imagination. In a world with technology and inundated with preconceived notions of possibility, this book serves as a beacon, reminding us of the boundless potential within our minds. It is a celebration of creativity in its purest form. Through a collection of imaginative micro-stories, readers are transported to worlds both familiar and fantastical. Every story is accompanied by striking black-and-white photographs, serving as visual prompts to ignite the creative spark within. As renowned photographers eloquently express, there is a certain magic inherent in black-and-white imagery. Far from being restrictive, monochrome photography allows for a level of abstraction that transcends the confines of reality, inviting readers to explore realms of fantasy and emotion beyond the limitations of color. The book urges us not to passively consume the stories fed to us by the world but to actively engage our imaginations to tear down the barriers of what we believe to be possible and to embrace the unknown with open arms.
The Digital Revolution: A Historical Fiction Journey
About The Digital Revolution: A Historical Fiction Journey:
The Digital Revolution: A Historical Fiction Journey by Samuel Carter is a sweeping narrative chronicling the evolution of technology from the 1970s to the 2030s. Through the eyes of Jacob Worth, a pioneering engineer, readers are immersed in the transformative milestones of the digital age—from the invention of personal computers to the rise of the internet, social media, smartphones…
The Digital Revolution: A Historical Fiction Journey by Samuel Carter is a sweeping narrative chronicling the evolution of technology from the 1970s to the 2030s. Through the eyes of Jacob Worth, a pioneering engineer, readers are immersed in the transformative milestones of the digital age—from the invention of personal computers to the rise of the internet, social media, smartphones, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
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You Are The Monarch: If You Believe (Stories With a Message.)
About You Are The Monarch: If You Believe (Stories With a Message.):
Inspiring & motivating story about keeping your faith and belief in your dreams while facing challenging obstacles on your way to the land of dreams manifestation.
Zane, a humble farmer with a heart of gold, was raised in the village by his mother and grandmother, Teitao. His love for his neighbor, Lauren, was deep and unwavering. Their peaceful lives were shattered when a cruel ruler’s soldiers tore Lauren away, condemning her to a life of servitude at the palace.
With a steadfast spirit, Zane decided to embark on an incredible journey to rescue her, bravely stepping beyond the familiar. Teitao shared a remarkable prophecy about Zane’s royal lineage, instilling that with belief in himself, he could not only save Lauren but also inspire others to liberate themselves. Her encouragement sparked a flame of hope in him.
However, as fate would have it, Teitao was tragically captured and executed by the tyrant’s soldiers. Zane himself was imprisoned, facing the gallows as a crowd gathered to witness his fate. Doubt loomed large—could belief genuinely change the course of events? How could he possibly reunite with Lauren?
In the face of this overwhelming darkness, Zane’s determination faltered, but the question persisted: what if his unwavering belief in his dreams could alter the course of events? The answer to this profound question is the key to his destiny, a beacon of hope in the midst of despair.
This story is not just captivating; it’s a gripping tale filled with a powerful, life-changing message.
I can’t wait to share it with you!
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Sara Hoyt, Her Mother’s Daughter by Pam Stevens
About Sara Hoyt, Her Mother’s Daughter by Pam Stevens:
Sandra Stanford and Steven Hoyt from The Reluctant Courier had a daughter, Sara. Sara has grown up under her father’s tutelage. Steven Hoyt, a retired Navy SEAL and US Congressman; who now runs his own high end security business. He trained Sara to be completely self reliant and an expert in self defense. He didn’t want her to need a knight in shinning armor, he wanted her to know how to wield the sword herself! Growing up she would often be seen in military fatigues, running on the SEALS obstacle courses or practicing on the shooting range.
Now Sara is facing the challenge of a lifetime, the one her father tried to prepare her for but hoped she never had to face. He is missing, possibly kidnapped or possibly murdered. No one seems to believe that he is alive, so she has to form her own search party, pairing up with a newly discharged Navy SEAL, Kurt Rutledge, who was looking to work for her father. Sara intends to find out what happened to father no matter what.
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THE VIEW FROM HALF DOME
About THE VIEW FROM HALF DOME:
1934. Isabel longs to escape her squalid San Francisco neighborhood. While her mother struggles to make ends meet and her older brother serves with the CCC at Yosemite, she manages the household and comforts her younger sister with stories about an idyllic imaginary world. Desperate for a taste of freedom, she takes matters into her own hands-with tragic consequences.
Distraught, she flees to Yosemite, where she falls in love with its majestic beauty. Inspired by Enid Michael, the park’s only female ranger-naturalist, Isabel hikes, learns new skills, and discovers an inner strength she never knew she had. But even as she relishes her independence, she hides her grief, along with a terrible secret she fears will destroy relations with her family. And when she receives upsetting news from home, Isabel must decide if she can assist her family without sacrificing her chance at a new life.
Rich with historical detail and lyrical prose, The View from Half Dome is a moving coming-of-age story about hope, forgiveness, nature’s healing power, and the courage to overcome societal boundaries and grow, regardless of age.
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Hunger: A collection of short stories on war, famine, and starvation
About Hunger: A collection of short stories on war, famine, and starvation:
Journey through the sinister corridors of history with these chilling tales of horror and survival. From the freezing desolation of Stalingrad to the war-torn streets of Leningrad, and from post-apocalyptic nightmares to the brutal trenches of World War I, each story unravels a dark narrative of human endurance and fear. Encounter monstrous moral dilemmas, vengeful spirits, and eerie confrontations in this anthology where the past’s shadows collide with horror’s depths. Prepare for a gripping blend of history and the macabre in these spine-tingling tales.
1. A Pale Death — Friedrich von Stuck is an SS doctor and scientist in the midst of World War II, stationed in a harsh winter landscape near Stalingrad. As he studies the brutal conditions of war and hunger on his prisoners, Friedrich’s understanding of morality and reality is tested when he encounters a horrifying subject.
2. Frozen — Vera, a former art student turned NKVD officer, encounters her old friend Ivan, a struggling artist in war-torn Leningrad during World War II, trying to survive the harsh winter conditions and scarcity of food. They navigate through the city’s bleak landscape together, terrorized by their brutal reality.
3. That Hidden Darkness — In a bleak, post-apocalyptic world, the protagonist and his family journey through desolate landscapes towards Venice. Haunted by eerie encounters and mounting dangers, their struggle for survival pits them against each other, leading to heart-wrenching decisions amidst the encroaching darkness.
4. The Witch of the Ardennes — Amidst the chaos of an enemy attack in World War I, they struggle for survival in a brutal environment. Will Jacques be able to protect himself and others from Sandra’s sinister plans?
5. Broken Furniture — In war-torn Georgia and present-day Vienna, Lasha’s quest for revenge against Okro, a brutal tormentor and former war criminal, leads to a shocking encounter. As Lasha’s flashbacks reveal his traumatic past, the tension culminates in a dramatic twist where Okro’s dark history meets a startling act of redemption.
6. The Things We Do — Tyler is reluctantly dragged into a traditional mountain celebration of manhood by his neighbor Giorgi, leading him on a chaotic night in Tbilisi. Amidst cultural tensions and unexpected adventures, Tyler gains a deeper empathy and reflection on his privileged life.
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A Christmas Carol
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a timeless novella first published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and everything associated with it. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and three spirits representing Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
Through these supernatural visits, Scrooge is shown the impact of his greed and cold-heartedness on himself and others. He witnesses scenes from his own life, the struggles of the Cratchit family (including the ailing Tiny Tim), and the bleak future that awaits him if he does not change his ways.
The story is a powerful exploration of redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas. By the end, Scrooge transforms into a kinder, more generous person, embodying the joy and warmth of the holiday season.
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The Crimper of Old Town: Part 1 of the thrilling historical saga… witness the dawn of a legend!
About The Crimper of Old Town: Part 1 of the thrilling historical saga… witness the dawn of a legend!:
“Magnetic and vindictive characters, treachery, cons, death and debauchery are packed well into this little punch of a novella.” – @permanently_booked
Boston, Massachusetts – Autumn 1872… Fleeing an imploded love life and a string of bad luck, a cunning boot cobbler enlists on a trade ship embarking west. Through punishing swells with harsh degenerates, this fresh start proves to only be the beginning of new troubles…
Told with saturated visuals and a tongue-in-cheek approach, The Crimper of Old Town, is a fast-paced saga set against the underbelly of America’s port cities. Featuring a raucous group of supporting characters that guide and dismay Edwin Morris Jr. through his carnivorous rise as a crimping kingpin. Fans of crime action and sea adventures will be hooked to this thrilling historical fiction series.
The odds stacked against him; a brokenhearted drifter claws his way to the top of an empire…
Crimper / krimp-er / verb
Also known as Shanghaiing, Crimping is the practice of kidnapping people to serve as sailors by coercive techniques such as trickery, intimidation, or violence. Those engaged in this form of kidnapping were known as crimps.
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The Nurse’s Duty: Part I: An Utterly Gripping World War 2 Historical Fiction Novel
About The Nurse’s Duty: Part I: An Utterly Gripping World War 2 Historical Fiction Novel:
Amidst the chaos of World War I, Amelie Becker finds sanctuary in her secluded Belgian cottage. But when a fallen pilot crashes into her life, her peaceful existence is shattered. Drawn to the wreckage, Amelie discovers a wounded German soldier and against all odds, she chooses to save him.
As she tends to her unexpected guest, she uncovers layers of humanity beneath his uniform, challenging her preconceived notions of the enemy. Their fragile bond grows amidst the ravages of war, but Amelie must navigate the blurred lines between friend and foe.
Will their unlikely connection survive the horrors of war or will fate tear them apart?
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Vivid Visions: Tales Woven from the Threads of Diverse Imaginations: A Short Story Collection
About Vivid Visions: Tales Woven from the Threads of Diverse Imaginations: A Short Story Collection:
Dive into a world of captivating short stories that will leave you spellbound.
“Vivid Visions” offers a collection of 30 gripping tales, each a journey into the depths of human emotion and imagination.
Features:
30 unique and engaging stories
Explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience
Vivid characters that will stay with you long after reading
Perfect for both quick reads and deep reflection
Experience the power of storytelling as you uncover hidden truths, face unexpected twists, and lose yourself in richly crafted narratives. From heartwarming moments to spine-chilling encounters, this anthology has something for every reader.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable collection.
Grab your copy of “Vivid Visions” today and embark on a literary adventure that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination.
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Damned Yankees by Ray Deptula
About Featured Book: Damned Yankees by Ray Deptula
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Those who fight their nation’s wars are typically those least able to avoid it.
The world was, is now, and always will be a complicated and volatile place filled with those whose self-interests supersede more noble aspirations.
If history has taught us anything, it is that times may change, but human nature does not.
The competing interests and political tensions of the formation of our country were no more or less dysfunctional than they are today, with the best and worst of individual behavior continually on display.
Jack Halliday wants nothing more than to belong somewhere that provides him with security and values his worth.
In an uncaring world that devours the weak, he is forced to rely on his strongest attribute, his ability and willingness to fight, which ironically belies his benevolent nature.
Much like the fledgling union of the thirteen original colonies, Jack’s rebirth into autonomy constantly teeters on demise in a world where his decisions are all he can control.
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Damned Yankees by Ray Deptula
Damned Yankees by Ray Deptula
Those who fight their nation’s wars are typically those least able to avoid it.
The world was, is now, and always will be a complicated and volatile place filled with those whose self-interests supersede more noble aspirations.
If history has taught us anything, it is that times may change, but human nature does not.
The competing interests and political tensions of the formation of our country were no more or less dysfunctional than they are today, with the best and worst of individual behavior continually on display.
Jack Halliday wants nothing more than to belong somewhere that provides him with security and values his worth.
In an uncaring world that devours the weak, he is forced to rely on his strongest attribute, his ability and willingness to fight, which ironically belies his benevolent nature.
Much like the fledgling union of the thirteen original colonies, Jack’s rebirth into autonomy constantly teeters on demise in a world where his decisions are all he can control.
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A Christmas Carol
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a timeless novella first published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and everything associated with it. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and three spirits representing Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
Through these supernatural visits, Scrooge is shown the impact of his greed and cold-heartedness on himself and others. He witnesses scenes from his own life, the struggles of the Cratchit family (including the ailing Tiny Tim), and the bleak future that awaits him if he does not change his ways.
The story is a powerful exploration of redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas. By the end, Scrooge transforms into a kinder, more generous person, embodying the joy and warmth of the holiday season.
Have you read “A Christmas Carol” before, or are you planning to read it this holiday season?
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Soul Friend: A Page-turning Coming-of-Age Novel
About Soul Friend: A Page-turning Coming-of-Age Novel:
Two souls longing to be reunited.
One chance to save the human race.
Chikondi always knew he was different.
Unlike other humans, he still has memories of his premortal existence. A place where each living being’s soul exists before conception. This place, the Soul Sphere, is where Chikondi’s soul was linked with another — a connection broken at birth but yearned for ever since.
Along with his guardian angel, Eluid, Chikondi’s search takes him across planets and on a whirlwind tour of The Arts — a space dominated by the alien Blues. They may be impressive entertainers, but there’s a lot of mystery that surrounds the Blues.
Chikondi has spent much of his young life searching. Searching for the soulmate he remembers from before — from the Soul Sphere.
The memory of his soulmate is a blessing and a curse: He knows there’s one person out in the worlds for him — but how will he find them?
The Arts seem the logical place to find someone closely connected to their souls.
And that’s where Chikondi’s search begins.
Will the soulmates be forced to forget each other and their bond?
Or will they find a way to save their memories and the human race?
“Soul Friend” invites readers to feel deeply, think profoundly, and explore the notion that perhaps the most significant journeys we undertake are those that lead us back to our soulmates—be they friends or lovers, across lifetimes and cosmic distances.
It’s a deep dive into the core of what makes us human: our profound need for connection, acceptance, and understanding. Through Chikondi’s encounters with beings vastly different from himself, the novel exposes the universal yearning for a place and people to call one’s own, revealing both the pains of being misunderstood and the joys of eventual recognition.
Click to purchase and explore the depths of connection and belonging in a universe rich with intrigue and hidden truths.
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Martine by Kimolisa Mings
We Are the Tide
Would you change the course of the World if you had the power in your hands? Or try to save the lives of the people who could help you do just that?
In a ramshackle old language school above a fried chicken shop in Brighton, psychologist Frank Newman struggles with the decisions he has to make. Torn between providing the therapy that will ease his young clients´ pain – or converting them into a network of viewers of the future.
Steven Richard Harris blends psychology and fiction together to leave you questioning whether neurological disorders are barriers to leading a normal life; or special gifts that have the power to ultimately shape our destiny?
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The Butcherbird Tree
It´s nineteen ninety-four, a year when the Internet and Amazon are still in their infancy, Mandela blows away the shackles of apartheid, and O.J Simpson´s escape from the law is broadcast to millions. It is also the year that Simon Webb first openly expresses the desire to end his own life.
Within the walls of Frank Newman´s austere consulting room, eighteen-year-old Simon confesses his darkest thoughts as his psychologist – plagued by his own conflictive personal doubts – tries desperately to find a way out of the maelstrom of guilt, self-harm and violent dreams that are consuming his enigmatic client.
These emotionally-charged sessions soon turn into something more sinister, however, after the death of grunge music´s brightest star begins to unravel the true meaning of Simon´s brutal nightmares.
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A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure (Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Book 1) by David Fitz-Gerald
A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure (Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Book 1) by David Fitz-Gerald
Dive into a classic western series featuring a family’s brave quest to cross the continent. 2000 grueling miles, a string of disasters, a troubled teenager who imagines ghosts everywhere, and a rolling village full of loco greenhorns… who will endure the relentless migration, and who will leave their bones to rest beside the trail?
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Silent Paws- A Vet Tech Mystery by Timothy W Jensen
About Silent Paws- A Vet Tech Mystery by Timothy W Jensen:
“Silent Paws – A Vet Tech Mystery blends the charm of small-town life with high-stakes suspense, immersing readers in a gripping tale where a vet tech’s loyalty to both animals and her community is put to the test. When a threat emerges, her quiet courage reveals the truth and makes all the difference.”
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Chosen by Edward Hendry
Chosen by Edward Hendry
FREE on Kindle Monday 12/30/24
Gear up for the explosive sequel in the Redemption Series, where classic historical fiction meets a supernatural thrill ride in an adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Chosen is a gripping tale that explores profound themes of choice, providence, love, and the age-old battle between good and evil. Grab your copy today!
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