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Beneath the arched elms of New Haven, a tradition of deliberate exclusion and quiet fraternity took root in the late nineteenth century; it shaped the minds of future leaders behind closed doors. The St. Elmo Society, known colloquially as Elmo's, stands as one of the "Ancient Eight" senior societies at Yale University. Founded in 1889, it emerged not as a direct rival to the established "tombs" of Skull and Bones or Scroll and Key, but as a specific refuge for students of the Sheffield Scientific School.

The Seven Society stands as the most enigmatic and enduring secret organization within the University of Virginia. While many collegiate secret societies across the United States, such as Yale’s Skull and Bones or Princeton’s Ivy Club, have allowed their histories to be parsed through public records or published memoirs, the Seven Society remains shielded by a veil of strict anonymity and profound silence.

In the hallowed halls of academia, where tradition and mystery often intertwine, few organizations have maintained such a steadfast commitment to secrecy and social advocacy as the LSV society at the University of Missouri. Founded in 1908, this elusive sisterhood emerged during a period of significant social upheaval, providing a clandestine platform for women to challenge the patriarchal structures of higher education.

In the dense fabric of American history, the Rollin's Society re-mains one of the most enigmatic organizations to have navigated the shadows of political and social upheaval. While often mistaken for contemporary fraternal orders or civic clubs, this clandestine circle operated with a level of intentionality that bridged the gap between radical Reconstructionist activism and esoteric philosophy.

He's alone for Thanksgiving. But maybe someone will give him something to be thankful for.

The history of the Yale University landscape is often characterized by its Gothic spires and the cloistered nature of its senior societies; however, few organizations occupy a space as unique as the Aurelian Honor Society. Established in 1910, the society was born from a desire to bridge the gap between the disparate factions of the student body, specifically within the Sheffield Scientific School.

Teen Sense: Communication is a practical, no-nonsense guide for teen boys and girls who want to speak clearly, listen better, and handle conversations without making things worse.

He's recently divorced and bored. Maybe a trip home can fix things....

The history of collegiate secret societies in the United States is often dominated by the narratives of the "Union Triad" or the prestigious institutions of the Ivy League. However, a deeper investigation into the mid-nineteenth century reveals a more clandestine and spiritualized tradition that emerged from the South and the Mid-Atlantic. Among these, the Mystical Seven holds a position of singular importance.

Her brother's nerdy friends are home from college for spring break. Her body will react.

Her brother's nerdy friends are home from college for spring break. Her body will react. There's more milk for Steven. But what happens when it makes him mean? There is one last nerd to help.

Teen Sense: Emotions and Mistakes is a practical, no nonsense guide for teen boys and girls who want more control over their emotions, better judgment under pressure, and a clean way to recover when they mess up. This book does not teach teens to “calm down” or pretend everything is fine. It teaches them how emotions actually work, why they feel so intense, and what to do in the real moments that matter. The goal is simple: stop letting emotions drive behavior on autopilot, and stop letting mistakes become identity.

There is one last nerd to help.

This pregnant woman is suddenly very hungry. It's like she needs fuel to make something.

There's more milk for Steven. But what happens when it makes him mean?

It's happening again. She's really hungry. Is her body ready to produce again?

Two cozy novellas explore murder, mystery, and mayhem at the local dog park in this unique collection from authors Neil S. Plakcy and Joanna Campbell Slan.

Baker is home alone, with his wife on a trip to Aruba. He's a bit of a hermit when he can be. He neighbors normally leave him alone. But the new one, a pregnant hottie, has no such intentions.

Warren Updegrove has always been good at following the rules. Football gave him structure, purpose, and a clear future. But when his college career ends without the pro contract he expected, Warren is left drifting, unsure who he is without the game that defined him. What he isn’t ready to examine is the quiet truth he’s been carrying for years. Thom Lodge is steady, observant, and far more honest with himself than Warren knows how to be. What begins as a math tutoring assignment turns into an easy friendship, then it deepens into something Warren can’t rationalize or control.

Fresh out of Florida University with a degree in construction management, Manny lands his dream job with Loredo Construction. He’s crushing hard on his thirty-something boss, Walter Loredo: a sexy, successful, and supposedly straight alpha male who commands attention on every job site.