An EMP attack cripples the grid in seconds, leaving Bethany and Krystal trapped in Baja and hunted by cartel thugs. Hundreds of miles away, her husband Lucas begins a desperate journey on foot while their son Reuben escapes a burning city with his bandmates. With no power, no communication, and danger at every turn, each of them must fight to survive and find their way back to each other.

Adam is a middle-aged, religious, widow who lives with non-binary young adults and finds himself in a society he simply does not understand.When differences between East and West transcend into a vicious world war, in which only Adam’s generation is willing to fight, Adam encounters the brutality of nuclear annihilation only to be transported a thousand years into the future.In a world of breathtaking natural beauty and untold dangers, Adam discovers the future is a terrify...

When an EMP brings the United States to its knees on Halloween, Lance Cooper must rescue his family and fight to survive amid the terror descending upon the city.

It’s been a week without power. No phones. No computers. Nothing. Whatever shred of humanity is left in people is slowly dwindling away. Gangs are forming, people are starving, and the whole country is in a free-for-all.

A Senior Citizen Guide to a Happy Sex Life seeks to debunk the myths and misconceptions surrounding sex and aging, shining a light on the diverse expressions of desire and connection that flourish among senior citizens. Through candid discussions and expert insights, we delve into the physical, emotional, and relational aspects of sexual well-being in later life and uncover the essential ingredients for fostering a vibrant and fulfilling sexual relationship.Each chapter of...

Schools and teachers have struggled to integrate Common Core State Standards (CCSS) into their local Response to Intervention (RTI) systems. This book offers an adaptable framework and practical tips to assist educational professionals charged with making this connection in their schools, districts, and classrooms for English language arts. Based on years of experience, we know that students perform best when provided with research-based instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and timel...

West Lothian Writers have celebrated Halloween with an annual writing challenge since 2013. This collection is just a few of the spine tingling, creepy or down right silly, short stories and poems our members have crafted for the holiday. Read on, if you dare.

Now in FULL COLOR!Weird Fiction Quarterly returns for its fourth installment, rounding out the seasonal cycle with a special double-sized volume featuring two themes: Fall and Halloween!Within these pages, you will harvest twice as many 500-word stories from your favorite authors while gazing terrified upon morbid illustrations by Sarah Walker, Nora Peevy, and Andy Joynes. The bewitching cover painting by Robert H. Knox makes this issue a cherishable autumnal keepsake....

He built a Temple to honor God. He murdered his family to secure his throne.In an age of titans, Herod the Great stands as a colossus of ambition and paranoia. A half-Jew granted the throne of Judea by his Roman masters, he is haunted by the one thing he can never build, buy, or conquer: legitimacy. It is a prize that belongs to his wife, Mariamne, the last princess of the Hasmonean dynasty he deposed. His love for her is a consuming fire, but her very bloodline ma...

Some women are born to power. Others must seize it with both hands.In the floating brothels of Canton, Shi Yang is a ghost, a pretty face who listens while powerful men talk. They speak of trade routes, naval patrols, and weaknesses. They never notice she is listening. That is their first, and last, mistake.When the formidable pirate lord Zheng Yi storms her world, he seeks a conquest. Instead, he finds his match. She counters his offer of marriage with a d...

When a series of suspicious deaths occur in structures designed by the reclusive architect Elliot Chamberlain, Reeves discovers a pattern others have missed. The buildings themselves are not just shelters, but active participants in a twisted game of architectural justice.Chen, Chamberlain's former protégé, joins Reeves in a desperate race to expose the truth and stop the architect's deadly legacy. But as they delve deeper into Chamberlain's intricate designs, they uncover a conspi...

A lost masterpiece. A centuries-old secret. A quest that could change history.When disgraced art historian Marcus Vincelli is invited to examine a newly discovered document from Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, he sees a chance to redeem his tarnished reputation. But as he and brilliant archivist Sophia Ricci delve deeper into the mystery of La Donna Segreta, they uncover a conspiracy that stretches far beyond the art world.From the archives of Florence to the...