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I love to write the ideas that pop into my head, so far that has led me down the paths of fantasy, technothrillers, post-apocalyptic survival, horror and historical fiction. No telling where we'll end up next. :) I always wanted to be a writer and serial fiction is the catalyst that started me going. Now I'm ready to light a lantern and let it burn bright.
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Technothriller
We all know our phones are spying on us, but at EMU, there is something more nefarious going on. That lethargy and malaise across the campus? It might just be more than the runny ice cream in the cafeteria and people reeling from the football team's latest loss. There's an app for everything these days, but nobody expected that there's an app for that...
Cozy Fantasy
In a land far away, there was the Kingdom of Dutopia, where everything must be as it is proclaimed to be. Join us now in the behind the scenes documentary to learn the true story of what really makes this kingdom tick. If you're a fan of The Office, Park & Rec and Legends and Lattes, this is the story for you. :)
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As long as anyone can remember, the Dominion has held the land of Cairn within its iron grasp. Using overwhelming force and powerful magic, they are seemingly unbeatable. Now the Overlord, ruler of all, is failing. He has ordered the Guild of the Helm, powerful sorcerers and magic users, to find a cure for his wasting health.
A young soldier...desperate to return home to help his mother on their family farm, volunteers for their experiments, with unexpected results.
A young girl...taken from her family, abused, and handed over for a life of servitude is called to join the experiments.
Can these two young heroes overcome their fears to stand against such a great evil? Read The Force of Magic to find out.
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In the gripping second installment of "The Force of Magic" trilogy, "The Frailty of Hope," Perin and Trace find themselves thrust into a world fraught with peril and uncertainty. Armed with newfound magical powers granted by the enigmatic Elixir of Life, they embark on a treacherous journey, determined to overthrow the tyrannical Dominion and dismantle the oppressive reign of the Guild of the Helm.
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In the heart-pounding conclusion of the epic fantasy trilogy, "The Force of Magic," darkness looms over the enchanted realm, threatening to plunge it into eternal despair. As sinister clouds gather, a valiant young girl named Perin must rise to lead her friends in a breathtaking final battle against the malevolent Karven, an evil magic user hell-bent on dominating the land and enslaving its people with the formidable Dominion forces at his command.
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A town that never existed. A box of letters that prove it did. And a chilling truth that refuses to stay buried.
Urkhammer, Iowa, the infamous ghost town, was now widely dismissed as nothing but an Internet hoax. But when a mysterious package arrives on Kristen James' desk, filled with dozens of authentic, aged letters dating back to 1919, Kristen’s understanding of history—and reality—is shattered."
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For fans of Parks and Rec and Conspiracy Theory! What if The Office got crossed with Mr. Robot? A funny blend of technothriller and office comedy
Kerry Chase was just trying to keep his head above water while he repaid his student loans—until he got fired from his mundane office job. Desperate for a fresh start, he unwittingly signs on with The Agency, a shadowy organization that promises to transform his life. But what lies behind the glossy facade of DDD Inc. is far more sinister than he could have imagined. Tasked with spying on regular internet users like you and me, Kerry quickly realizes he’s caught in a web of corporate manipulation and ethical dilemmas.
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A Personal Journey You've heard the saying, "You can't get there from here." As you might have guessed, it's from this saying that this book takes its title. Getting to the point where we can walk into eternity with God is humanly impossible, but with God, all things are possible. This is my story of how I found my way with Him, and am continuously making my way to Him, every day, step by step.
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No electricity...No internet...limited food
In the world that is left behind after the pandemic and the worldwide collapse that followed, a lone traveler searches for hope and meaning in the aftermath, while dealing with each new day as he and other survivors struggle against the tide of all that was lost.
A call for help... When a desperate call for help comes from an old ex-girlfriend, Reece Daniels has a choice to make: step up to fight against the darkness or remain a spectator for the end of the world. With the help of other survivors, Reece is about to find out if the life of one man can really make a difference in the midst of so much loss.
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In After It's Over, the world as we know it came to an end. The supply chain crashed and when people couldn't get access to basic things like food and gas, everything turned to a darker place.
Out of the ashes of civilization, survivors began to rebuild. Reece Daniels and Al Martin worked with others in their community to start to care for one another and do more than just survive.
But what if something could be done to bring it all back? To undo the damage and even give those who perished a chance to live again. In Book Two, we'll join Reece and Al as they travel across the desert and beyond in order to travel back to Before It Began.
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In Across the Shining Sea, Hunter Chadwick crafts a moving narrative of hope, resilience, and the quest for a better life. Set in 1883, this historical novel follows the Gantz family as they escape the turmoil of war-torn Europe, leaving behind their homeland in Alsace Lorraine for the promise of the American plains.
As the Gantz family boards a ship bound for a new world, they carry with them dreams of opportunity and freedom, but also the weight of their past. Each wave that crashes against their vessel serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made and the uncertain future that lies ahead. Upon arriving in America, they confront both the challenges of assimilation and the joys of newfound possibilities as they strive to build a life from scratch.
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