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Because I Was a Failure"I've failed you. I know I couldn't make you proud, mom and dad. I failed that goddamn exam. It's my fault. Because I didn't try hard enough. I'm sorry. I made everyone disappointed. I made my Gods (father & mother) cry. The tear from your eye, it's telling me that I've let you down. I'm sorry. There is nothing I can say instead of 'sorry.' "I'm truly sorry for being a terrible kid. I know I am not perfect. I ain't doing any...
2) The Sneakers
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Trakaim and Luis are best friends who love sneakers. When they spot the new Air Jordans in the window of the Dr. Jays on Fordham Road their friendship turns into a rivalry when they make a bet on who will be the first to have the new kicks.Not wanting to look soft, the boys look for ways to hustle the cash to pay for their shoes. As their quest for the green takes them on two very different roads, the boys learn valuable life lessons worth more than...
3) Me Again
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A young man recalls all of his previous lives and how he died.
4) Dummy & Me!
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Sixteen-year-old Deanna Lambert is miserable. She can't find her niche with the popular kids at school and she believes she is ugly. Then, too, after her mother deserted the family to pursue an acting career, Deanna's father has grown distant and embittered. Now Deanna is saddled with most of the chores at home--and she and her dad barely communicate. Yet Deanna's one happy escape is her volunteer work at the nearby children's hospital. There the...
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Teens have questions about sex. This simple manual answers their questions--honestly, simply, and reliably.
What does an orgasm feel like?
Does masturbating have any long-term negative effects?
Does alcohol kill brain cells?
Teens have questions about sex; it's a matter of who they ask and how reliable the answers are. Collected directly from teens and presented in a simple and accessible Q&A format, Elisabeth Henderson and Dr. Nancy Armstrong's...
6) Anticat
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ANTICAT; dEFY cATEGORY is a dystopiazine unlike any you seen. This third issue is dedicated entirely to the Serial Dystopian Story JUMPERS CLOSET - Parts Four and Five, written by Duke Pierce Reade and featuring the art of Douglas Black. The two are inseperable and go by the pronouns (we/us/deez-two-guyz). Four friends feel they do not belong in a future world ruled by an AI Overlord who calls itself the State Of Being, referred to as the S.O.B....
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Enter Wednesday's World of Darkness with the sequel to The Haunted Clock the sisters continue their quest to understand mystery. Sent to Whiteface Lodge to uncover the nature of a hidden evil and madness that has plagued the area. Wednesday and Frigsday will be pressed to their limits as they face horror beyond the grave and forbidden knowledge from Eldrich Hrrors that test their sanity.
8) Dragon Child
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For the first time ever, Keriya Soulstar is truly happy. She's a hero among the Galantrians, having returned triumphant from her battle with Necrovar; she's been reunited with her dragon, Thorion; she's even daring to think she's found a place she can call home. Things are good. Unfortunately, the Allentrian states are gearing up for war, and when a surprise attack reveals that Thorion is sick, Keriya's happy life crumbles apart. In a race against...
9) Untouchable
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It's been a long road for Ethan, Karis, and Journey, and they're not at the end yet… Ethan has returned from the Further with new friends, experiences, and questions, prepared for the fight with the Corporation, but not sure he has what's needed to win back Karis' love. When forced to admit what his heart really wants, Ethan's not sure he can accept it. Spurred by her jealousy of Kayde, Journey turns him in to the Corporation, but when they take...
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"That stuff is imposed upon you by a world that's not ready for the beauty of who you really are." Living on a conservative colony world, Sienna Tascioni is no stranger to pushing boundaries. Constrained by what's expected of her as a proper young lady, she still reads books from classes she's not allowed to take, secretly races speeder bikes, and even dresses up as her twin brother in order to gain a small taste of independence. But when her parents...
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A "funny, realistic, heartfelt, satiric, and unpredictable" novel about a group of big-city teens with mind-blowing powers (Ned Vizzini, New York Times–bestselling author).
It was just an ordinary day at Manhattan's Bloomberg High School. Socially awkward Olivia Byrne was stressing about her upcoming speech in public speaking class. Cooper Miller was flying high over the Yankees' win from the night before. Mackenzie Feldman, Cooper's girlfriend,...
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He wants her back, but she's already taken. My ex boyfriend, Isaac, and I had the wrong conversation at the wrong time, and now the wrong people at school think I'm having his baby. Which I'm not. They're circulating the false rumors, and the last thing I want is for my parents to hear about it. Or worse yet, my boyfriend, Preston. He's already worried I might still have feelings for Isaac.Isaac wants to be friends, but I told him I didn't want to...
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Can new love heal old wounds?I want to stop thinking about my ex boyfriend. He doesn't deserve to be remembered. For some reason my brother's best friend, Preston, has been awesome lately. He was super supportive after my break up. I told him I wasn't looking for another relationship, but I'm not sure he's listening. I'm starting to think that he might be the key to forgetting about my ex. Maybe a fresh start with someone new is exactly what I need....
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Don't miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . .
A dark bridge to the past . . . Dirk sets out on a long-shot quest to recapture a cherished childhood memory from a unique animatronic pizzeria. Mandy finds something lurking in the files of her favorite horror game and opens herself up to a haunting. In light of her son's fascination with Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, Sylvia...
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In "Pawsitive Bonds: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience," follow Emily and her loyal canine companion, Max, as they navigate challenges in their small town. When Max faces being taken away, Emily refuses to back down, rallying support from her community and celebrities alike. With unwavering determination and the power of friendship, Emily and Max triumph against adversity, proving that love knows no bounds. This heartwarming tale celebrates the...
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Two guys. One girl. A big confusing mess. I never thought I'd have two guys fighting over me. I mean, I'm totally not that girl. At least, I didn't think I was…Turns out, it's a lot more confusing than I would have thought. I ended up deciding I couldn't be with either one of them.At least for now. I need space to clear my head. Because my heart doesn't know who it wants. I'm confused, and I don't want to hurt either of these guys I care so much...
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When the truth is uncovered, the bullies come out to play. I've kept my forbidden boyfriend a secret.But he hates hiding.So I agree to step into the light as a couple. Bad idea. Our secret romance turns into a disaster rivaling scenes from Romeo and Juliet. Bullies emerge from all sides, and we're in serious trouble.I've worked my tail off to be bolder, but standing up for myself comes with a price. Our whirlwind romance spirals out of control.And...
19) Destiny
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Destiny has crushed on Isaac for years, but when he finally notices her, she realizes she's gotten in way over her head. High school sophomore Destiny Clark cares about three things: avoiding bullies, staying out of trouble, and getting into Primus, her school's elite choir.Actually, there's a fourth. Isaac Robinson. Not that she's willing to admit it. He's the top singer in Primus and so gorgeous it hurts. It doesn't matter anyway. He's in a relationship,...
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She broke his heart. Will he ever forgive her? My school came out with a scary new policy, and now I might have to leave the academy.It's the only school my family's ever known, and we're not sure what to do.It feels like my life is falling apart. On top of that, I've messed everything up with Preston, and now I'm sure he'll never forgive me. I'm worried I've lost his friendship forever. But after what I've done, I probably deserve it. The worst part...
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