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For most people an afternoon trip to the dentist is the very definition of hell. When Deb's routine dentist appointment turns out to be a meeting with Lucifer himself, she bargains her way back to living with a promise to secure a certain number of souls. Naturally she begins her scavenger hunt in the corporate sector - the Disney Corporation, to be exact! Sharp and refreshing, Keith Reddin's Synergy is an uproarious and wry look at life on the corporate ladder.

Amaya Wright has poured her blood, sweat, and tears into the Williams and Alliance merger knowing the pay off was to become the new Operations Manager. Ruthless and without remorse, she thinks she runs the company, until hot, cocky, and pain-in-her-butt Justin Reed becomes her boss. Determined to get rid of him and take what is rightfully hers, she declares war - but the closer she gets to him, the hotter her lust burns. Can she take him down and keep her heart intact?

This is a story from the Chilling Ghost Stories collection. The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe, tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow fall into madness. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere.

A whirlwind courtship. A storybook wedding. A kiss for the bride. And suddenly everything changes. When Peter and Rita's brand-new marriage is strained by a magical twist of fate, true love will never mean quite the same thing again.

This is a story from the Chilling Ghost Stories collection. In Rats by M. R. James, Mr. Thompson comes to regret his decision to investigate a locked room in a country inn.

When a small town in New Mexico wakes up to find one of its banks robbed overnight, it doesn’t take long for Lieutenant Gorton to identify a suspect. Although the bank’s own longtime loan officer does not strike anyone as a potential criminal, Gorton suspects that the quiet employee is behind the robbery. Plus, the soft-spoken dependable man seems to have undergone a recent dramatic transformation that he managed to conceal from everyone around him.

Prequel of the spin-off series from the best-selling book, Vampire King, featuring fan favorite, Martha.

This is a story from the Chilling Ghost Stories collection.

Moments of devastation will visit everyone in life. Whether it is grief, illness, loss, or some other trauma, no one escapes. In Celine's case, one of those moments was her diagnosis with breast cancer in 2016. As you join Celine on her journey from getting this life-changing news, to surrendering and ultimately choosing a path of transformation, you are prompted to reflect on your own life and how your personal traumas have shaped you into the person you are today.

Burnout Diaries is the gritty personal account of Janna Donovan, a marketing manager who found herself battling burnout in a foreign country. It details the distrust, shame, secrecy, and overwork that eventually led to panic events, depression, and plans for suicide. It’s funny, tragic, and “did she really go there?” rolled into one fascinating, true story, making the pain at once recognizable and the advice actionable. The wisdom and lessons are wrapped in an explosive package of honesty and secret-busting revelations.

Untouched and unmarked by the world, Lola Ray is the sunshine that I never thought I needed in my life. She's the perfect petal on a cherry blossom tree aching to be plucked and pillaged. I long to touch her, to make her mine. I know it's wrong... She is, after all, my best friend's daughter. But as I look closer, as I start to give in to temptation, I begin to see the scars she's so desperate to hide. However, there is one thing that I know has the chance to make her whole again. And I won't stop until all her dreams come true.

This is a story from the Canterbury Tales I: Modern Verse Translation collection. Chaucer's greatest work, written towards the end of the fourteenth century, paints a brilliant picture of medieval life, society and values. The stories range from the romantic, courtly idealism of "The Knight's Tale" to the joyous bawdy of the Miller's; all are told with a freshness and vigor in this modern verse translation that make them a delight to hear.

This is a story from the "Chilling Ghost Stories" collection.

Calling all cat lovers and young adventurers! This enchanting children's book about two mischievous cats is based on the true-life escapades of the real Bonnie and Clyde, an inseparable feline duo with a flair for adventure. Bonnie and Clyde aren't just your average house cats, they're a dynamic duo with a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether they're sneaking into secret hideouts or outsmarting their human parents, these two furry siblings know how to make every day an adventure.

We all wear masks in our everyday lives. We wear them so that others see only what we want them to see. We get so used to having them on that we begin to believe that the masks we wear are the real us. When our mind begins to believe the mask we wear is the real us, the real harm starts. We begin to lose our real selves. When enough of our real self disappears, it is hard for us to understand what is really happening and we fall into a state of existence that is, perhaps, not what we wanted at all.

In the depths of betrayal and the pursuit of justice, James, an aging warrior, returns to his homeland after years of wandering and studying abroad. The kingdom, cloaked in turmoil, grapples with the mysterious death of James's father, the former baron, and the rise of his cunning uncle, Claudius. As James delves into a labyrinth of secrets, he becomes entangled in a web of treachery, love, and the pursuit of truth. Amidst the machinations of power-hungry nobles, James must confront his own demons and navigate a world where loyalty is scarce and deception lurks at every corner.

Middle Schooled is an adolescent parenting guide for those who would rather laugh than cry. In a hilarious and insightful way, Andy Mullen helps parents confidently manage their middle school student, while understanding what is normal behavior. Middle Schooled is guaranteed to keep you smiling.

What if it really is possible to "take it with you?” With the increasing viability of cryonics as a life-extension strategy, what if you could take your assets with you and allow the magic of compound interest to enable future revival with amazing financial options? Following up on his successful 2018 book, The Affordable Immortal: Maybe You Can Beat Death and Taxes!, Cryonics funding specialist Rudi Hoffman joins renowned author and estate attorney Peggy Hoyt to explore these questions and provide practical answers.

Have you ever considered how short life really is? If you could buy a ticket to have a chance to see and be a part of the future, would you reserve your seat right away? Do you ever question traditional ideas about life and death, or ponder the afterlife? The Affordable Immortal empowers you to do something now in order to take advantage of Cryonics and future technology. Within a few generations, death may be optional. You have, in your hands, a ticket to a time machine, which could offer you an unimaginable life-extension odyssey!

Developing a Wealthy Mindset is about creating your foundation; it is your general equivalency diploma (GED) study guide for the School of Wealth. It teaches how to create a new mind-set in and around the world of money. After listening to Developing a Wealthy Mindset, you will have the tools to do just that.