About World of Shawn:

This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?

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About Ghostlight: A Story of Girlhood, Grooming, and Manipulation:

Looking for a gripping, coming-of-age story with a dark twist? Look no further than Ghostlight, the latest novel from acclaimed author Caitlin Du Bois.

As 15-year-old Claire Payne navigates the summer before her Sweet 16, she discovers a captivating world of ghost stories and love letters crafted by Don Preston, a man twice her age. But as their relationship intensifies, strange incidents begin to occur around the theater, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

With echoes of the classic film Gaslight and the masterful portrayal of troubled adolescence in My Dark Vanessa, GHOSTLIGHT explores the devastating impact of innocence lost. From the haunting manipulation of a charismatic predator to the raw and delicate prose, readers will be gripped by this stunning coming-of-age tale.

Step behind the curtain and immerse yourself in the world of community theater, backstage air, and the cramped tech booth. But be warned, this powerful story tackles difficult themes, including grooming and disordered eating. Ghostlight is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thrilling, thought-provoking literature.

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About Enlightenment of the Rogue Emperor: Rogue, Arcane and Desolate: Book 1:

Eugenie is a certified, double-vetted, regular, ordinary high-school girl living her best life someone more competent planned for her, in a perfectly normal world, where strange things don’t happen because that is simply impossible.

Or so she thought.

Right the second she graduates, the rug under her feet gets pulled and she, alongside a young, mysterious scoundrel, takes a wild tumble down a mountain of myths and hoaxes that her country has been built upon into a whirl of unknown, scary… but oh, so exciting.

Enlightenment of the Rogue Emperor is a lighthearted, fun, action-packed fantasy with a dash of romance and it is intended to entertain young readers above the age of 15. Contains crude language. If some characters from this book asked you to pull their finger, you better not. Reader’s discretion is advised.

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About Eternal Inka: A Novel (Past Life Library):

“Are my paintings good enough to keep on painting?” Inka is on a quest to discover if she is good enough at painting to pursue it as her lifelong dream. But how would she ever find out and who would be able to tell her?

Abandoned on the roadside in a rainstorm at a young age, Inka was lucky enough to have been adopted by a finishing school for girls. But that roof over her head wouldn’t last forever. After finding an advertisement for a psychic, Inka puts her trust in the universe and recklessly jumps ship, intent on finding her way across the country to the great Madga Gaska where she believes she will find peace in finally knowing her destiny. On the way, she gets caught up in a whirlwind of outlaws and bandits, twirling through the colours of the world around her, and Inka’s desire to know her fate before it’s due to arrive lands her in the terrifying truth of a life worth painting.

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About Progressive Digression: A Book of Poetry:

A collection of mostly free verse poems written throughout the author’s adolescence and young adulthood. This is the familiar story of striving for progression, while continuously digressing. It is an attempt to show the struggle that we all face in growing: we move on, but not always forward, and not always in a straight line. In these pages are stories of unrequited love and sadness, as well as hopefulness, found truly only in One Source.

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About World of Shawn:

This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?

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About Shattered Souls (Aeterna Chronicles Book 3):

Stand in the line of fire or embark on a dangerous mission? Khara’s choice is to escape. But where can she go when her worst enemy lurks within?

Khara, a teen soldier stationed in the Mythren army, yearns for freedom. Following her conscience, she defies the army’s rules and stands in the line of fire. Literally.

So when a high-value scientist is taken hostage, Khara seizes the opportunity, joins the rescue team, and leaves the army’s Compound. Little does she know about the dangers that lurk in the forests and mountains: beasts, bandits, and a strange stalker who seems to be sabotaging their mission.

Worse than all of this? Khara’s archenemy is…herself. During bouts of memory loss, another being surfaces from within her—a fierce, ruthless warrior, not to mention deadly. One who doesn’t hesitate to hurt the people Khara cares about.
Belor, the kidnapped scientist, is the only one with the cure. The race is on to find him before Khara loses complete control and this warrior unleashes chaos.

Will they get to Belor in time?

A story about integrity, identity, loyalty and a flawed heroine, Shattered Souls is the third installment of the Aeterna Chronicles coming-of-age science fantasy series.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels.

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6. The new series will be published in the summer of 2023.

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About The Quarry Bank Runaways by G J Griffiths:

In the early 19th century, when it was the policy of many of the poorhouses and workhouses to deter paupers from applying by making the conditions inside harsh and unpleasant, two boys set out on a journey to Hackney Workhouse in London. Their starting point was in the pleasant Cheshire countryside, where they were apprenticed to the cotton mill built by Samuel Greg in 1784. Children as young as nine would be employed there as scavengers, piecers, mule doffers or can tenters. These jobs could be just as unpleasant and difficult for a poor child as those we may have heard of, such as chimney sweeps and match girls.

Quarry Bank Mill was some 200 miles north of London and the boys had to sneak out unnoticed and then attempt to walk all the way. It was likely that these enterprising travellers took advantage of the drovers’ roads and the newly developed “motorways” of the times—the canals. Perhaps they were lucky enough some days to hitch a lift; their general direction of travel taking them to Beartown, the Potteries, Dunstable Downs and, eventually, to London. Whatever challenges they encountered along the way, archived evidence shows that they made it.

Runaway apprentices had become a problem for society during the years of the Industrial Revolution—so what had prompted Thomas and Joseph to do such a hazardous thing? What happened to them on their long journey? Did they receive any help? Or were they chased relentlessly wherever they ran, since what they were doing was illegal in the eyes of the authorities?

This is the story of their adventure and it concludes with the events in the Middlesex courthouse, known then as the Old Sessions.

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About Scorched Threads (Aeterna Chronicles Book 5):

Run from her pursuers. Survive the brutal desert. Find her missing friend

Essie lives comfortably as a companion to Simin, a wealthy merchant’s daughter selected as the prince’s new bride. But when her friend disappears on her wedding day, Essie’s world is turned upside down.

Fearing the worst, she sets off across the desert, but finding Simin isn’t exactly a walk in the park. In a land of scorching heat, bandits, and deadly creatures, nothing is as it seems.

Who is friend, and who is foe?

But Essie believes she has a good chance at survival. That is if she can outrun the assassin and bounty hunters at her back. To make matters worse, a voice in her head makes her question her origins. The secrets she unearths shatter everything she knows.

When things go sideways, and enemies close in, she forges ahead and faces her most difficult challenge yet.

Will she risk losing her heart? Or will she reach her goal?

Dive into the sprawling YA science fantasy tale in the fifth entry to the Aeterna Chronicles. If you’re a fan of Hamilton’s Rebel of the Sands, you’re sure to enjoy this epic, fantastical adventure.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels.

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6. The new series will be published in the summer of 2023.

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About Shackles of Guilt: A YA fantasy prequel novel to the Aeterna Chronicles:

He’s the boy next door. She’s a princess. But when blood and war reach their doorstep, will they unite or be forever pushed apart?

Young and ambitious Earmon has climbed up the ladder in Levitor city to become the Queen’s topmost advisor. He seems to have everything he’s dreamed of but for one thing: princess Zenithia’s love.

When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and decides to keep it quiet, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, has an episode that results in a fracture in Levitor’s shield, and the horde of Reavers prowling outside the city advances.

In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, Earmon must battle for survival against savages and beasts.

His hardest trial is yet to come, and he will have to face a choice no one should ever have to make: protect the life of the one he loves the most at the risk of losing his own.

In the end, will he be enough to save her and the city?

Shackles of Guilt is a page-turning young adult sci-fi novel packed with suspense and a touch of romance and fantasy.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels.

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6. The new series will be published in the summer of 2023.

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About Smoke and Spells (Althuria Chronicles Book 1):

An ordinary girl. A rare power. A deadly game.

Lie low.
Don’t draw attention to yourself.

Fifteen-year-old Asha Olinger has abided by her sister’s rules her entire life. Every day, she works relentlessly as a cleaner to put food on the table, scrambling in the dredges of Althuria. Every day, she wonders about a life where she no longer struggles for a few measly coins.

But after discovering she wields a rare and destructive power, her quiet life is turned upside down. Her older sister gives her a mysterious warning. Lex Sylvester, with his fame, wealth, and stupidly charming looks—that she certainly never, ever noticed—starts flirting with her. And to top it all off, she receives a letter from the famed Luminus Academy, declaring that she got accepted through the lottery system. The terrifying probabilities quickly turn into incredible opportunities, and suddenly controlling her power doesn’t sound like a bad idea.

What is this darned ability of hers? Why does everyone keep telling her to stay away from the Queen of Althuria? And more importantly…

Who the heck is murdering girls at the Academy?

If she doesn’t find out soon… she might just be next.

Designed to thrill with its magic, mystery, and murder, Smoke and Spells is the first installment in the Althuria Chronicles coming-of-age fantasy series.

This is a four-book series.
Reading order:
Smoke and Spells
Shadows and Shifters
Runes and Rebellion
Void and Valor

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About World of Shawn:

This is the story of a lonely kid who develops a computer game, using what little of quantum physics that he has read, that renders game levels from maps of any format; the result is just a little too realistic. When he tries to combine this “World of Shawn” with a favorite game of his childhood, “World of One,” he soon finds Worlds colliding, to the detriment of his friends. Shawn must step up and rectify things, rescue the princess and save the World. The interaction and constant dialogue between the characters in this story, as well as the humor and action intertwined, have drawn comparison to that in such works as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Narnia,” so if a reader has an interest in any of those, as well as an interest in video games, either in the past or the present, it would be a safe bet that they would enjoy getting to know Shawn and his World! — “Your Hero” (Book Excerpt) I watch you from afar, You don’t know who I am, But I care for you, And would die to defend you. You are my Princess, And I am here to save you. I am Always, Your Hero — “The One” (Bonus Material) When no one else is around, you are the one who listens. When all is darkness, you are the one who turns on the lights. When the evil in this world seems to have overcome the good and all that was once true is utterly gone, You are the one who keeps me going just one more day. You are the one that holds back the tide. You are the One. — These are songs that helped me in the development of “World of Shawn” and songs that help recall scenes and elements from Shawn’s World, in chronological order. These would also be awesome for a WoS movie soundtrack, if a movie was ever produced! More will be added as I recall them: 1. Live For The Night – Krewella 2. Surrounded – BT+Aqualung 3. Atmosphere – Kaskade 4. Another Night Another Dream – La Bouche 5. Wake Me Up – Avicii+Aloe Blacc 6. Creep – Radiohead 7. Tidal Wave – Sub Focus+Alpines 8. Wild One Two – David Guetta+Nicky Romero+Sia 9. Starlight (Could You Be Mine) – Don Diablo+Matt Nash 10. Take Me Home – Cash Cash 11. Take Me – Tiesto+Kyler England 12. Never Say Goodbye – Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights 13. If I Lose Myself – Alesso+OneRepublic 14. Down – Mat Kearney 15. Worlds Apart – Jars of Clay 16. Hurt – Johnny Cash 17. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 18. Save The World-Zedd Remix – Swedish House Mafia+John Martin 19. Pompeii Remix – Bastille+Kat Krazy Do you have ideas of others that fit well?

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