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Madison only joined the Koyesta Online's early access because her brother begged her. Of course, the fact that they're awarding brand-new cryptocurrency to the early players for in-game actions might have something to do with it too. Thrust inside the world's most immersive fantasy VRMMORPG, Madison, her brother, and two cousins find themselves in some backwater little town. Determined to make the most of it, they set out on a series of adventures and stumble upon hidden ruins and a secret quest capable of reshaping the face of the game before it's even been officially released.

Rev. Fitzmyer demonstrates that how Luke was interested in prayer, worship, and the power of the Holy Spirit in the salvation of the individual and the formation of the Church. Fr. Fitzmyer defends the traditional identity of Luke and his relationship with Paul. The situation of the believing community today in the 21st century is just as complex as in the first century.

Madison isn't a hardcore gamer, but along with her brother and two cousins, she's become embroiled in a mythic quest spanning the entire world of Koyesta Online. The ramifications of this quest may just change the entire game before it’s even out of early access.

Valora Keri’s problems are multiplying like moles. Every time she whacks one, three more pop up. First, a good friend turns up dead under mysterious circumstances. While Val is busy trying to figure out why, witch hunters show up at her door, demanding she stand trial for crimes committed years ago. She needs time to sort it out, but instead she’s coerced into a new job she doesn’t want, forcing her to rub shoulders with powerful people. Add in a dash of necromancer and a pinch of pissed off vampire queen, and Val is in a stew bubbling with all the ingredients for disaster.

Lasadi doesn't like strangers on her ship, but she'll need a bigger crew if she's going to steal a mysterious artifact from a dead pirate's long-lost space station. She takes a chance on a charming grifter named Raj, along with a skilled hacker and her genius little brother. And it's...nice? If Lasadi isn't careful, she's going to start enjoying having a crew aboard. Raj's last bit of luck capsized right before he ran into Lasadi, and this job could finally get his life back on track—as long as Lasadi never learns the truth about his past.

What once was his downfall becomes their saving grace. Hard-fought skirmishes leave Captain James Henry and the Shadow Wolf limping into Lusitania’s port. Payday awaits once the undercover operative is safely delivered planet-side to brief authorities on the League of Sol’s activities within neutral territory. But Jim learned long ago never to take anything at face value.

Portents is a city like no other - and one that Detective Greg Loren can’t wait to escape. Since his wife’s death years earlier, Loren has looked forward to the moment he can leave the city of Portents for good - and never look back. But fate has another plan for Loren. Called back to duty, Loren finds himself embroiled in a series of murders that has shaken the city. Together with Soriya Greystone, a young woman with unearthly powers, Loren must work quickly to find the otherworldly being that is killing citizens of Portents one at a time.

The second wave of the Siberian Flu catches the country completely unprepared. Instead of killing the old and frail, the young and healthy are dropping . . . in hours, not days. Kate, a new doctor, will sacrifice everything to break her and her sister free from a controlling stepfather and a dead-end small town existence. Moments from landing the critical job she needs, St. Louis falls apart around her.

The battles never end for Admiral James Henry. After months of negotiations, galactic alliance talks between the Independent Systems Federation and the Terran Coalition have stalled. There’s no urgency to strike a deal since the antidote nullified the Jalm’tar Empire’s Curall threat. But Jim suspects the usurper on the Jalm’tar throne still has a decisive hand to play in war games.

Charles is a low level drug runner with a small crew. While taking a lunch break at a strip mall, they end up in a bizarre fight with their German Shepard morphing into a manbeast and the old lady at the pizza parlor opening a vortex to escape with one of his crewmembers. As he searches for answers he learns the organization he works for is run by aliens. When an extraction team shows up to save him from near death, he finds himself on a different planet; and the leader of an almost extinct race.

The once-thriving houseboat communities along Arkansas' White River are long gone, and few remember the sensational murder story that set local darling Helen Spence on a tragic path. In 1931, Spence shocked Arkansas when she avenged her father's murder in a DeWitt courtroom. The state soon discovered that no prison could hold her. For the first time, prison records are unveiled to provide an essential portrait. Join author Denise Parkinson for an intimate look at a Depression-era tragedy. The legend of Helen Spence refuses to be forgotten - despite her unmarked grave.

Filled with personal stories and practical advice, Relationship Sanity equips listeners with the tools needed to navigate the realities of marriage and create a strong, enduring bond. This guide is perfect for those engaged, dating, or contemplating marriage, offering a clear path toward understanding relationships on a deeper level.

Admiral James Henry has traded a war of weapons for one cloaked in diplomacy as leader of the fledgling Independent Systems Fleet. Fighting alongside the Terran Coalition to rid the Sagittarius Arm of tyranny was the easy part. Now forced into the political arena, he’s never missed the freewheeling spacer’s life more.

The Space Race of the Sixties, at the height of the Cold War, had been nail-biting—until the Soviet Union forfeited. In the thirties—amid a second Cold War—China is not about to lose the race to Mars. Nor is the United States. Nor, quite the wildcard, is a secretive cabal drawn from among the world's multi-billionaires. All of them are scrambling to launch deep-space missions on a schedule that makes the Sixties contest appear lackadaisical. This competition could only continue on the Red Planet.

Privatdetektivin Charlotte fackelt nicht lange, als sie von einer Behörde den Auftrag erhält, den millionenschweren CEO Ian Renner unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Je besser Charlotte Ian kennenlernt, umso mehr ist sie von seiner reinen Weste überzeugt. Nicht nur das: Sie verliebt sich hoffnungslos in ihn – und er scheint ihre Gefühle zu erwidern. Charlotte denkt, das sei ihr größtes Problem. Sie ahnt nicht, dass auch Ian ein Geheimnis hat.

Sofia Marquez has built her life on precision: perfect party plans, flawless logistics, and zero surprises. When she’s forced to co-chair Chicago’s most prestigious gala—with Ethan Callahan, her former partner in business and in heartbreak—every decision becomes charged. Ethan is charming, infuriating, impossible to ignore. He’s also the reason she swore off second chances. But this gala could give them both what they need: redemption, recognition, and maybe something more than regret.

Bibi erzählt, wie sie mit Arkadia auf eine Theaterhexe stößt, zusammen mit Schubia ordentlich im Park schimpft und wie sie die Neustädter Fähre rettet. Drei spannend-lustige Hörspiel-Geschichten! Bibi und Arkadia gehen ins Neustädter Theater. Doch die Vorstellung wird wegen einer Stimme aus dem Hintergrund abgebrochen. Die beiden gehen dem nach. Bibi und Schubia stoßen auf die Schimpfecke im Neustädter Stadtpark. Dort kann man seinen Ärger loswerden. Die beiden nutzen das und machen mit. Bibi will verhindern, dass die Neustädter Fähre ihren Betrieb einstellt.

The common people have become the currency, outlaws have shifted to mercenaries, and freedom is no more than a thought of the past. Fear, violence, slavery—throughout his adult life, Barloc has known no other way. A quarter of a century has passed since King Sclavus decreed slavery legal in the Kingdom of Kuldaire, certain it was the only way to keep the economy strong. When Barloc is sold to Lord Harbor, his new owner offers queer promises of freedom, promises only King Sclavus can honor after a thirty-day trial.

Both sisters are trapped. Kate fights to escape a city with closing borders as the leaders desperately try to contain the outbreak. Betrayed by family and embroiled in the chaos of an organized crime syndicate, Alisa struggles to get out before she breaks under the unbearable strain. Even if she escapes, Kate still faces miles of lawless country with dangers even worse than the virus. Back home, Alisa can’t turn her back on the other trapped victims and is determined to find a way to save them all.

Hundreds of deadly miles stand between Kate and her sister fighting for her life back home. Kate fights through the desperate people and a terrain that becomes more treacherous by the day. No longer waiting to be rescued, Alisa braves the powerful cabal that has taken over their small town and risks her own life to protect the innocent. The sisters can’t give up. They won’t. No matter the cost.