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My vampire master rejecting me was only the beginning of my adventure. Afraid of being sold to a sadistic vampire, I’m shocked when instead a mysterious Summer Court fae takes me to the faeland where I’m expected to develop my magic abilities and serve the ruthless Summer Court king. To ensure my loyalty, the king has his High Commandeer Nathan keep an eye on me. Nathan is equal parts unbending and fascinating, his blind support of the king admirable and terrifying.

So far I have two possible fates: Die in my dorm or end up as a vampire’s slave. There is no escape out of Nocturnal Academy's prison school. Being here means I’ve lost my mother, my best friend, and my freedom - and it gets worse...Now Nocturnal Academy plans to make me into a courtesan for the vampires. Unless I get a win the chance to become the one out of 100 fae who gets to shape her own fate. Topping the Placement Tests are my only hope.

Elle Dupree has her life all figured out: first a wedding, then her PhD, then swank faculty parties where she'll serve wine and cheese and introduce people to her husband the lawyer. But those plans disintegrate when she walks in on a vampire sucking the blood from her fiancé, Greg. Horrified, she screams and runs - not away from the vampire, but toward it, brandishing a wooden letter opener.

A snobbish magic academy? Check. A commitment phobic boyfriend? Check. A deadly prophecy? Check. Yeah, I’m totally screwed. I’ve escaped a psychotic, serial killer, but studying at London’s supernatural academy might very well push me over the edge. Not only does my rigorous training end regularly in me losing consciousness, the snobbish elite can’t stand me and makes my life hell. My love life is a mess too. I thought Gavin and I were dating, but now that he teamed up on a mission with his charming ex, I have no clue where we stand.

Torn between two courts, I must find my own path. The king of the Summer Court wants war. He has taken hostage the consort of the Winter Court Queen, who’s preparing to invade our lands. I can’t blame my former friend for her anger, but I also can’t stand by and watch her destroy innocent Summer Court fae. Using every ounce of magic and ingenuity I have, I must find a way to free her consort and return him safely without King Peter discovering my betrayal. Yet every step I make only gets me deeper and deeper in danger.

A dark artifact. A run against time. A deadly demonic power. I’ve decimated my uncle’s generals, but not his will. In his desperation to rule the supernaturals, my uncle will go to any lengths to obtain power, even if it means claiming the dark lord’s legacy and putting our world in danger. Three hundred years ago, when the dark lord was defeated, the Phoenix emblem broke into two pieces. Now, my uncle is set on finding both emblem parts and uniting them, no matter how great the damage. If he succeeds, a great evil will be unleashed, and everyone I care about will die.

Lindi Parker works hard at being human, not an easy task for a snake shifter. She has no desire to search for others like her - until a new case changes everything. When Lindi learns that she she's not the only shapeshifter in the world, she also realizes she might be next on a killer's list.

The dark lord’s ascension has shaken the world. Able to kill with one touch, steal supernatural auras, and turn humans into bloodthirsty henchmen, he’s invincible. The only one who can stop him is me. I was born for this. This is my dark legacy. But this time, not even my control over the four elements - water, air, fire, and earth will be enough.

I’m still learning to control the elements - water, air, fire, and earth, but my studies at the academy will have to wait. Because when supernaturals start vanishing in London one by one, I know our enemies are back, stronger than ever. I need to uncover where our allies are being taken and fast.

Windowsill Chats is a podcast for artists and creatives who are curious about what it's like to live, work & walk a creative path. You'll find honest stories, refreshing tips, artistic business advice and real conversations with global artists & makers just like you. Host Margo Tantau, a 30+ year Creative Director, Product Designer & maker, is a cheerleader for your success. Come grab a cuppa & join her in her sunny windowsill.

On a voyage to America from her beloved France, Lynna's innocence is captured by the very captain who had sworn to protect her. Yet, due to events beyond their control, when the ship docks in Charleston, they part as enemies. Years pass, but neither has been successful at forgetting the other. When they meet again years later, old desires are immediately rekindled, but Lynna is abducted by pirates and swept away to a lush tropical paradise before they can confess their love for one another.

This collection of unabridged, spectacular steampunk speculations includes several classics of the genre. These tales will sweep you away with their amazing automata, daring dirigibles, grinding gears, and scintillating steam as days gone by are infused with tech. In "Smoke City," by Christopher Barzak, a woman comes to terms with the loss of her family to the child labor mills of the city. A doctor tries to cope with a strange plague terrorizing the citizens of London in Jeffrey Ford's "Dr. Lash Remembers."

Elena Alvarez is living a cursed life. From the deadly fire she accidentally set as a child to her mother's abandonment and now an unwanted pregnancy, she knows better than most that small actions can have terrible consequences. Yet when her grandmother calls and asks her to watch over the children of a recent widower in a small, isolated town in Colorado, she takes it as a chance to finally organize her life.

Welcome to the Moon Moon...where my life is turning into a werewolf joke. Sienna Luna always knew there was something off about her family. She didn’t know most of them were werewolves. Not until her uncle’s will named her pack alpha and she was forced to come to terms with the legacy no one had bothered to prepare her for. Luckily for Sienna, she’s also inherited the Moon Moon, the premier werewolf bar in San Francisco, and it comes staffed with a pack of werewolves eager to teach her the ropes - and more.

I thought if I played by the rules, I’d be spared from the cruelty of the vampires. Boy, was I wrong. My plant magic was supposed to keep me safe, but when a fertility plant that I created for a rich vamp is stolen, my neck is on the line. Not only do I lose my cushy position with my master vampire, but I’m also thrown into prison. A prison where in addition to slave labor, my self-esteem is decimated every single day.

Cate soon discovers that for the past century, each generation of Seltzer twins has given birth to a set of male twins. One good, one evil. One fertile, one sterile. With the exception of Kane’s great-great-uncle, the twins have a habit of dying young, and never from natural causes. With these long-held family secrets and the threat of something sinister lurking at every turn, can Cate free herself from the tentacles of the past and save her unborn child, or has she unwittingly fallen prey to a curse that can never be broken?

One Sunday in 2001 ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Peter Friedland received an unexpected call from Nelson Mandela’s personal physician. The former president was struggling to hear. Could Peter visit him at home? Friedland discovered that Mandela was using antiquated hearing aids and was struggling to maintain them. Soon he became a regular visitor to Mandela’s home in Houghton where he experienced the elderly statesman, in the frailty of old age, away from the crowds. He was full of stories and always bearing a lesson.

Throughout the Bible, the lamb is a symbol of Jesus. But Jesus also calls Himself the Good Shepherd. And who is His flock? The lamb also symbolizes you! His sheep are all over the world from all different races and faiths. As one of Jesus' lambs, would you be joyful for those who saw Jesus' miracles? How would you feel watching Jesus die on the cross? Would you jump for joy at seeing Him after He rose? So come and follow this little lamb as he tells the story of Jesus and all He is planning for you.

Did you know that: other stories were happening behind the scenes at Jesus' birth?; "Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger," as spoken by the angel, had a special meaning?; the wise men were not present immediately after Jesus' birth?; lambs were symbols for Jesus from Genesis to Revelation? The little lamb in this story answers some of these questions and tells of his role in the nativity story and beyond.

Welcome to 5 Under 10! The show where hosts Margo and Chloe dive into 5 categories of the months current events: Pop Culture, Local (Washington State) News, National News, Global News, and Monthly Bonus. Tune in now to never miss out on what's happening in the world around you!