When fate binds a cursed warrior to a forbidden sorceress, desire becomes a weapon—and love becomes the greatest threat of all.Elara Duvall has spent her life hiding from the truth written in her blood.When the Blood Moon rises, an ancient mark awakens on her skin, revealing a power tied to a forgotten witch lineage. Hunted by the Moon Order and feared by those who cannot understand her magic, Elara must flee before the curse within her consumes everything ...

Valerius Drakenfeld has survived nearly six centuries, several wars, one catastrophic betrayal, and the indignity of working in vampire customer service.He may not survive an audit.When a certified raven delivers notice from the Bureau of Eternal Compliance, Valerius and the peculiar household he has assembled at Blackthorn are given twenty-one days to prepare for official review. Every undead resident, territorial claim, financial arrangement, and supernatural irregularity...

The novel centers on the lives of two prehistoric siblings, Rago and Goni, who live in a time when humans were still tree-dwellers. Set in an era when survival was the primary concern, the story follows Rago and Goni as they navigate the challenges of everyday life, learning skills that would allow them to thrive in their harsh environment.Rago, the older brother, and Goni, his younger sister, are part of a small tribe. They live in tree houses to protect themselves from predators and the ...

This inspiring narrative champions the power of resilience and personal transformation. It examines the influence of mindset, discipline, and community support in guiding individuals toward self-improvement and societal contribution. As the protagonist overcomes harsh judgments and adversity, including societal challenges like the pandemic, readers are invited to explore the dynamics of growth, spiritual renewal, and redemption. The text is enriched with cultural wisdom, celebrating those ...

In "Lady Luck," Hugh Wiley likely tells the story of characters whose lives are influenced by luck, chance, and fate. The title suggests that the novel may explore themes related to fortune, gambling, and risk-taking.The plot of the novel may revolve around the adventures of the protagonist, who may find themselves in situations where luck plays a significant role in determining their outcomes. Whether through gambling, unexpected opportunities, or unforeseen events, the characters' lives ...

Mewanee, the Little Indian Boy by Belle Wiley is a captivating tale that explores the adventures of a young Native American boy named Mewanee. Set against the backdrop of the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, the story delves into Mewanee's journey of self-discovery and his connection to nature. Through vivid storytelling and enchanting illustrations, readers are transported into Mewanee's world, where he learns valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and the importance of ...

Fifteen of North Carolina’s finest writers reimagine and reclaim the stories of the ghosts who have haunted all corners of the state.North Carolina ain’t what it once was: forests and fields have given way to suburbs and vacation homes, textile mills to high tech, tobacco farms to tourism. That doesn’t mean, though, that the ghosts of the Old North State have gone away.In this anthology, readers might glimpse some of the ghostly apparitions, headless fiends...

"Wiley Britton wrote memoirs covering the Civil War much like better known and more esteemed soldiers of that war. But what makes Britton's account stand out is where he fought: the Trans-Mississippi Theater. In Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border, 1863, Britton takes readers west with as a member of the 6th Kansas cavalry. In addition to discussing the movements of the main armies, Britton describes the guerrilla warfare, Native American affairs, and the tension between civilian popula...

CHANGING THE WAY BELIEVERSDO BATTLE WITH THE FLESHMost Christian authors and all builders of the higher-profile Bible-based purity programs insist that escape from a porn addiction is possible only with flesh-starving accountability. Not true! Relying only on the Holy Spirit, the Way of Escape Battle Plan shows readers how to:Use limbic weaponry to access and reprogram the brainDiffuse the flesh...

Winner of the SIBA Southern Book Prize for Fiction“I loved it and devoured it with fury, straight to its blazing end.” —Lily King, author of Writers & LoversFrom the New York Times bestselling author of A Land More Kind Than Home, a tender and haunting story of a father and daughter, crime and forgiveness, race and memory.When the roar of a low-flying plane awakens him in the middle of the...

CHANGING THE WAY BELIEVERSDO BATTLE WITH THE FLESHMost Christian authors and all builders of the higher-profile Bible-based purity programs insist that escape from a porn addiction is possible only with flesh-starving accountability. Not true! Relying only on the Holy Spirit, the Way of Escape Battle Plan shows readers how to:Use limbic weaponry to access and reprogram the brainDiffuse the flesh...

In Skull Cathedral, Melissa Wiley pulls stories from the vestigial remnants of the creatures we were or could have become.The appendix, pinky toes, tonsils, male nipples, wisdom teeth, and coccyx are starting points through which Wiley explores exaltation, eroticism, grief, and desire. Using the slow evolution and odd disintegration of vestigial organs to enter the braided stories of the lives we establish for ourselves, the people we grieve, and the myste...