When Robert and Richard Johansson, III explore new surroundings in the Rocky Mountains they meet a Mountain Troll in the hills above their home. Armed with the troll queen's own machinations to infiltrate and learn whether the human race of the 21st century is ready to interact with faerie folk again after centuries apart, the little troll becomes an adopted brother to the Johansson family, and discovers more than he expected about what it is to be human.During the course of their ...

Daniel Tremon sought a stable and quiet life in the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains after the passing of his first wife. But not long after he arrived, the rains started falling.After more than two straight months of rain the townsfolk are going a little crazy, and acting like zombies under the depressing atmosphere. Daniel seeks a change of scenery after receiving a vision. On his travels he meets a young woman seeking change herself. Together they discover the truth behind the un...

Who will arbitrate our future in a world divided by climate change?It's 2095, and citizens of the wealthy North enjoy extended life, perhaps forever, thanks to biotech implants called Stem. Quantum computing and AI have converged into thinking machines, Quants, who carry out complex tasks for us.Utopia, or is it?Sophie lives in the South. Her family is wealthy despite living in a society decades behind the North. Her mother dies une...

The Old Silk Hat placed upon Frosty's head is immortalized in story and song. But this short story details the history behind the silk hat and how it came to be infused with life-producing magic.Follow the progression and the changing of owners of the silk hat as it factors into the lives of several men during their lives and relationships before granting Frosty life.The story can be considered general audience and is a heart-felt tribute to the children of the Sandy Hook E...

THE WORLD BURNS. SOME WATCH. OTHERS ACT.In 2045, Miro Jackson, an elite Australian firefighter, discovers the charred remains of a family in a firestorm. Welded to the wealthy farmer's head is the latest tech — augmented reality glasses and MindLink.His ex-cop instincts are triggered.FBI Special Agent Cat Herrera hacks a drug lord's personal AI, or Agentic Other, and cracks the case. Now she must evaluate the cutting-edge, power-hun...

In a world of rising seas and rising AI, human evolution takes an unexpected turn.Spanning decades of human history and exploring multiple perspectives—from climate scientists and WHO officials to resistance fighters and the AI entities themselves—this epic trilogy examines how humanity might adapt when our technology outpaces our evolution, and our planet can no longer sustain us.Book 1: Unnatural SelectionWho will arbitrat...

"The Transformation of Early Christianity from an Eschatological to a Socialized Movement" by Lyford P. Edwards explores the evolution of early Christian thought and practice. The book delves into how early Christianity, initially characterized by its apocalyptic expectations and imminent eschatology, gradually shifted towards a more socially engaged and organized movement. Edwards examines the historical context and sociocultural factors that contributed to this transformation, highlighti...

This book aims to provide a quick guide for businesses to navigate the challenges posed by an inflationary economy and to achieve their goals despite these hurdles.

Detoxification is the first stage of drug abuse recovery. It entails a time after your last drink that you devote to ridding all the alcoholic beverages or toxins within you to be able to start treatment with a clean slate. The principal goal of detoxification is to securely and comfortably begin an interval of abstinence at the beginning of the healing process. Research demonstrates the conclusion of medical alcoholic beverages detoxification escalates the likelihood of successful treatme...

Soren Kierkegaard's vociferous attacks upon Christendom have hardly endeared him to the ecclesial establishment, yet the church continues to dismiss his paradoxical voice at its peril. This book moves beyond the ill-conceived postmodern interpretations of Kierkegaard's thought by illuminating his ecclesiological value through a distinctly kerygmatic lens. Kierkegaard's authorship demonstrated this mission in creative and arresting ways. His sharp critiques of academic theologians and dupli...

Torn apart by conflict, humanity stands at the brink.The Northern Alliance's Quant purge is almost complete thanks to bio-engineered soldiers equipped to find and destroy. The Alliance is also keen to put down the rebellion in the South and is engaged in a Cold War with Greater China.Seeing the world falling apart, Mackenzie and Chris seek to escape to the Moon colony. However, the collapse of the Thermashield in Antarctica sends Chris on a desperate missio...

This story was originally begun under the National Novel Writing Month Organization (NaNoWriMo.org) for 2013. Now enjoy the completed story.Join the IPMA agents on another Institute for the Preservation of Magical Artifacts adventure, this time at the North Pole during Christmas 2013 to help quash a hostile takeover. The Yeti clan of North America have decided to take Santa's workshop for their own and will use magic, their ferocity, and their sheer numbers to make it happen. Who a...