In a castle adorned with gems, coated in gold, and dusted with luxury, the youngest of the Constantine Family will be introduced to the elite of New York. But the party isn’t all glamor. Villains lurk in dark corners, evil deals are struck, and starcrossed loves are born.Welcome to the world of Midnight Dynasty.Attend the ball, wear a red cloak, lose your shoe, spin straw to gold, or fall prey to a witch. In these fairytale retellings from bestselling autho...

Ten short story of fantasy, edited by Rayne Hall.The authors of these ten tales have spun yarns based on the premise that magic is real, but it requires skill to harness its force, and abuse brings danger. Suspend your disbelief, and find out what happens when people use magic to gain power, healing, wisdom or love.Some stories take place in fantasy lands, others in the world you know. Some are short, others long; some are funny, others poignant; some aim to entertain, othe...

Tim’s got a problem with his new job as a carpenter. His foreman, Gary Zucker, is just too damned sexy. With a mustache, hairy arms, and a solid gut, Gary exudes power and confidence, and it’s driving Tim crazy. When Gary notices Tim’s attraction, he figures it’s all over. The foreman will probably fire him for having the wrong kind of wood.Then Gary surprises him. He shows he knows how to be the boss in more than one way. The question remains if this will be a one time thing, or s...

Philosophy in Multiple Voices invites transactional dialogue, critical imagination, and the desire to travel to enter those discursive spaces where the love of wisdom gets inflected through both lived embodiment and situational history. The text raises significant meta-philosophical questions around the issue of who constitutes the "philosophical we" through a delineation and valorization of multiple philosophical voices-African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Asian-American, Feminist, ...

This gay ménage novella was written as part of the "Don't Read in the Closet 2015" event for the MMRomance group on Goodreads.It's Travis's first professional modeling shoot--or so he thinks. So why is his photographer pulling out a badge and a gun, and why is the SWAT team storming the place? Travis thinks maybe it wasn't such a good idea to reveal to the handsome guy that he's always had this fantasy about being topped by two muscular guys.Or maybe it was the best idea he...

Brent's a bully who picks on his workmate Alex. What Brent doesn't realize, however, is that Alex wants him, but is too scared to ask. Meanwhile Brent's convinced that all he needs is a firm hand to push him down and force him to be a good guy.Then he meets Craig, an muscled veteran working at the local 7-Eleven. Craig knows a switch when he sees it, and Brent's got it written all over him. He needs a hard takedown and some training to harness that sadistic side. Craig decides that...

The date was March 2020. While on vacation, Vickie and Darryl spent time with their children and grandchildren and traveled out of state, being about their Heavenly Father's Business. Suddenly, Vickie fell deathly ill.Diagnosis: COVID - 19 - The Corona Virus.The virus was in its infancy stages at the time, so little was known about its casue or treatment. Vickie's death was certain, but her faith in God - The Righteous Healer - ramained unwavering. For 30 days, she fought v...

Gary’s got a problem with his new hire, Tim. He’s allowed the young, attractive guy to get under his skin, and now he finds that he wants more than just a casual fling. After an incredible night, all he can think of is having more of that innocent flesh, delving deeper into Tim’s submissive tendencies. But first they have to make it through the work day. A construction site is no place for a gay love affair.Love hasn’t been kind to Gary, who prides himself on being a gruff bear, al...

A His/Her erotic romance novella.Brainy but beautiful Juliet has an annoying problem--her college classmate Russell keeps bugging her for a date. He's a jock, brash and arrogant, and he has absolutely no idea that he's playing with fire. For Juliet has a secret. At school, she may be the class nerd. But by night, she likes to spank and discipline men.They embark on a bet. Juliet will have to dress sexy and put on a show at lunch. In return. Russell will have to follow all o...

Never let the soup grow cold.When Joyce realizes that her relationship with her girlfriend Sophie has grown tame, she decides to spice things up with a little costume play. A friend is holding a fetish Halloween party, which is the perfect opportunity. Butch Sophie agrees to wear a corset and skirt, while femme Joyce puts on a suit and mustache. And a strap on.They never realized how hot changing clothing could ever be. The only question is, will they even make it to the pa...

Part One of the Hard Hat SeriesTim's got a problem with his new job as a carpenter. His foreman, Gary Zucker, is just too damned sexy. With a mustache, hairy arms, and a solid gut, Gary exudes power and confidence, and it's driving Tim crazy. When Gary notices Tim's attraction, he figures it's all over. The foreman will probably fire him for having the wrong kind of wood.Then Gary surprises him. He shows he knows how to be the boss in more than one way. The question remains...

Ancient Greece, the culture that brought us democracy, philosophy, comedy and tragedy, and the Olympic Games, and ancient Rome, best known for its military prowess, technological achievements, and imperial administration, are justly renowned for their contributions to Western civilization. Wisdom from the Ancients brings alive for today's managers the timeless insights of such larger-than-life figures as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Trajan, Pericles, and dozens of other colorful and...