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A Journal to Your Future Self.' This unique journal is your passport to self-discovery, intertwining the realms of dreams, aspirations, and daily reflections in a compact 250-word description.Start your journey by crafting a heartfelt letter to your future self, setting the tone for introspection and growth. Delve into the enchanting world of dreams with dedicated sections exploring dream types, symbolism, and the architects shaping your subconscious...
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Pebby the scruffy tinydog was accustomed to flying down cobblestone streets as the Chief Delivery Dog of the Octagon Bakery in the steampunk city of Norwall. But then, one afternoon, everything changed when she came unexpectedly through the Parallax Contingency with her friend Naji Najeem, and they found themselves in sunny Florida. Then, there happened a chance meeting with Phillip, the boy who would change everything.
Their two worlds collide in...
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"Echoes in the Shadows" is a stirring tale of chance encounters, hidden connections, and the search for belonging. The novel introduces Austin, a man living a nomadic life, who unexpectedly rescues a young girl from an accident in the small town of Willow Creek. This act of kindness sets him on an unforeseen path, drawing him deeper into the lives of Isabella, a local artist, and her daughter. As Austin spends more time in Willow Creek, he is haunted...
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Two young siblings visit an enchanted dinosaur park, where the beasts come alive. The dinosaurs exist to help mankind in times of danger. They act only under the guidance of special child helpers.
The team performs a heroic rescue when a fire occurs at a children's hospital.
Some time later, the park is demolished. The children feel compelled to revisit the site. As they do, an offshore disaster looms following an explosion at a gas rig.
The children...
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Never one to conform, Anna always had trouble fitting in. Earnest and willful, she quickly learned, as a young girl, how to hide her quirks from her parents and friends. But at sixteen, a sudden melancholia takes hold of her life. Then the Goldschmidt's move in next door. The new neighbors are active members of a religious cult, and Anna is awestruck by both their son, Lars, and their fervent violent prophecies for the Tribulation at the End of Days....
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In book three of the Sydney's Journey series, Sydney has at last come to terms with the anguish of being a bully and being bullied herself. But when her boyfriend reveals that he is looking forward to going away to college, another issue arises: her deep separation anxiety. Sydney retreats into herself and pushes her boyfriend and others away. Luckily, her best friend points out that her response is not healthy. Sydney decides to attend a Native women's...
8) La Trampa
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La Trampaes un libro sobre la vida y su interpretacion, de tal manera que todoparece una trampa, en la cual podemos caer y perder nuestra libertad, el amor, la religion, dios, la fe, la justicia, la libertad, el conocimiento, etc. todo puede ser una trampa.
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An undiscovered species must flee from their planet which will implode in several years. To locate a new planet the leaders sent out 30 exploration ships to find their new home. The opposition to ruler of the planet devised a plot to assassinate their leader and take control once they reached their new home. To carry out his plot the ruler's opposer gained mind control of the explorers, who scattered about the universe searching for their new planet....
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Turquoise Nez Timerhorn seems to have it all. She's gorgeous. She's got lots of friends and admirers. Her boyfriend - Ed; who has supermodel looks and is not only captain of the unbeaten basketball team but also a high achiever in the classroom - adores her. She even lands a plumb internship. Turquoise and Ed are shoo-ins for King and Queen of the Senior Prom. There's only one problem - Ed is Mr. Punctuality, while Turquoise can't get anywhere on...
11) Player Hater
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Funny man Allen Rivera wants to change his reputation from class clown to sophomore heartthrob in order to gain the attention of the gorgeous Carmen Sanchez. Allen’s popular friend Torean Hudson has never had a problem gaining the attention from girls, so he volunteers to turn Allen into a ladies man. Little did Torean expect, Allen’s new found popularity has put Torean in danger of losing his title as the number one player at Wilson High. As...
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Take a dive into the future and behold its a world shrouded by the mists of Apocalypse, climate change and other worldly misspell have begun to plague the planet will there arise a hero from the ashes or will the world be plunged into chaos read this book and find out more
14) F. A. U. X
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Alora has a strange oddity; she can talk to inanimate objects. Maybe that's why her parents put her in F.A.U.X. – a mental health institution, when she was just a kid. One day a shape shifter named Ace takes her away from the only place she's ever known, to meet more people with strange oddities. Alora learns of a whole new world where she is not branded as crazy; where she has freedom and friends and sometimes might need to trust less willingly....
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WHEN THE HORSE JUMPS OVER THE MOON is a compelling, lovable Americana story with a 'green' twist. This charming fantasy horse tale entwines Vaudeville humour and wit in its fun, whimsical tale through the Southwest's Land of Enchantment. A hard-luck thoroughbred rancher, Silky Sullivan, rides on sheer hope to keep his ranch afloat, despite a looming foreclosure.
This intriguing short story hopes to inspire the youth to prepare for a greener future...
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Gregory Orange has lived all his twelve years in New Lynn where he is constantly tormented and teased because of his strange appearance - his white hair and jade colored eyes. For years his grandfather told him tales about the Enchanted Kingdoms but one day he is surprised to discover that the Enchanted Kingdoms really do exist and he is even more surprised to discover that he was actually born in the Enchanted Kingdoms. A gnome informs him that he,...
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Glamorous! Raheema Sanders, 85-year-old CEO of Sepia Cosmetics seeks to find a way to reverse the effects of aging on herself. Learning that Isis is more than human, she has the goddess kidnapped and taken to her secret lab so she can learn the beauty secrets of the gods. However, when she comes face-to-face with the goddess she soon learns Isis' beauty is more than skin deep.
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Eleven-year-old Billy Barnes lives with his parents and elder sister, Julia. He is usually a happy boy and spends most of his time with one of his best friends, Ali Patel.
However, Billy has a problem. A big problem! He was stopped by some older boys as he was on his way home from school. One of them demanded protection money from Billy and made it quite clear that it was pay up, or suffer the consequences!
Just how are Billy and Ali going to solve...
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In a world where Light threatens to corrupt and conquer, Taithe, a prisoner, possesses something invaluable: a formidable sword. This relic lures enemies from every corner – human, Effelin, and Dwarf alike – all desperate to claim its power and conceal their betrayals. But amidst this chaos, dark magic rises, vying to curb Light's dominance.
Rescued from the clutches of the malevolent Spite and on the brink of death, Taithe is transported to...
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Another epic adventure as the Enchanted Kingdoms hero, Gregory Orange, is once again summoned to save the Enchanted Kingdoms from danger. This time from a darkness that the old Fairy Queen is determined to cast over the kingdoms for a thousand years. Now Gregory, together with his friends, a dragon, a pixie and a fairy, have to find the new Fairy Queen and at the same time, defeat the old Fairy Queen and her entire army of warriors.
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