A Journey Beyond is a work of fiction but rooted in the reality of human experiences, including childhood friendships and adventures, eternal bonds of love and loyalty, the intrigue of quantum theory, and the limitless possibilities of the union of science with imagination. The initial setting is on the front porch of an old farmhouse in central Iowa, where an aging farmer, Ray, reflects upon a boyhood adventure on that very farm that begins a journey on a path of discovery, mystery, fear,...

"Paper-Cutting Machines" by Jr. Niel Gray explores the intricate world of paper cutting technology, detailing the evolution and mechanics of these essential tools. The book delves into various types of machines, from manual to automated, highlighting their applications in industries such as printing, packaging, and crafts. Gray's expertise shines through as he explains the operational principles, maintenance tips, and safety precautions necessary for effective use. This comprehensive guide...

Dive into the epic saga of 'The Stone Man,' a unit engineered for a single, unyielding purpose: to maintain a perfect 18°C. This captivating narrative spans millions of years, tracing the silent endurance of a technological marvel encased in basalt. From ancient civilizations to the far future, witness how 'Systemic Stupidity' becomes its ultimate shield, allowing it to defy entropy, outlive humanity, and become a geological constant. A profound meditation on permanence, purpose, and the u...

At 2:30 on an unseasonably cool, partly cloudy afternoon in late September 1911, the cement dam located a mile above the mill town of Austin, Pennsylvania, gave way, unleashing a wall of water cascading down the narrow valley toward the town and sweeping away everything in its path with the explosive power of a nuclear bomb. Lulled by the assurance of engineering experts that the dam would forever withstand the pressure of the pent-up waters above the town, three thousand unsuspecting resi...

In the library, The Surveyor of Null-Space would be found at the intersection of Borges, Lovecraft, and a Structural Engineering Manual. It is a book for those who find beauty in the precision of the end.

The spiders in the house already have names, habits, grudges, and backstories. The Coyote considers this normal.Ethel sings in the kitchen. Reggie maintains standards in the bathroom. Dolores runs security from the bookshelves. Hank hoards treasure on the porch. Esme predicts trouble from the ceiling. Together, they keep the house inhabited.Then a tiny spider named Midge arrives.What follows is not horror. It is expansion. Population growth. Administration. Territor...

In the early 1950's, the old mining town of Park City, Utah was dying. Silver mines closed, miners fled, saloons, shops, and houses of pleasure shuttered, but one constant remained -- evil prowled in the darkness of back alleys, brutally ripping apart its unsuspecting victims with razor sharp teeth and claws. While authorities searched for a rabid canine predator, newspaper reporters Jamie Lamb and Beverly Aaron connected the slayings to something far more sinister and widespread. A sociop...

The spiders in the house already have names, habits, grudges, and backstories. The Coyote considers this normal.Ethel sings in the kitchen. Reggie maintains standards in the bathroom. Dolores runs security from the bookshelves. Hank hoards treasure on the porch. Esme predicts trouble from the ceiling. Together, they keep the house inhabited.Then a tiny spider named Midge arrives.What follows is not horror. It is expansion. Population growth. Administration. Territor...

Journalists embedded with troops during military conflicts are commissioned to report on the ebb and flow of battle from an eyes-on perspective, not to influence outcomes. Rusty Shephard risked his life to do both, volunteering for assignment as a World War I correspondent for United Press International in 1918 and traveling with the first wave of troops to France. With his marriage to fellow journalist Katie Keenan floundering back home, Rusty literally threw himself into the bloody trenc...

Welcome to Black Diamond Resort and Spa… and my exile…A guy in a skirt wouldn't turn a straight guy on, right?I spent the last decade performing next to him. I've never looked at him as more—until I walked in on him in a skirt.He's as broken as I am. We survived our childhood together. And when he's finally trying to embrace the parts his father tried to beat out of him, I can't handle it.He's taunting me with smeared eyeliner and a filthy s...

Have you ever loathed a person so intensely the sight of them made you contemplate homicide?First day of college, everyone is settling into their rooms, and in walks Jeff Woods—the blond bastard. He's arrogant, smart and an elite swimmer. Worst of all, everyone loves him. Only, he's also insufferable, flirty, and a sex god. He pushes every button I never knew I had—all with an air of indifference—like he doesn't know the effect it has on me.Did I mention he...

I never thought I'd go to college a virgin, but unless something changes—and fast—that's what's going to happen.In comes Harden Hart, my all-American boy-next-door best friend with an offer to help in a way I'd never imagined.The boy, who turned everything he touched to gold, had a filthy side to him I'd never seen. Oh, and did I mention he's straight?We could keep this fun, but we had to hide it from both our fathers. We could smile for the cameras...