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These stories represent decades of collaboration between author David Niall Wilson and a wide array of talented authors. All have been professionally published - some have been reprinted and collected. All are the result of two muses meeting on paper. Meet a modern day Don Quixote, fighting Y2K bug nightmares, and striving to save the woman of his dreams. Learn how Edgar Allen Poe might have found his tales. Face off on a lonely mountaintop with Lovecraftian nightmares.

It's been six months since Kate, Michael, and Emma confronted the Dire Magnus, but the trail to their long-missing parents remains cold. Then Michael and Emma find a man who saw them ten years ago—three days after they disappeared. He knows about a map of a distant land, a place shrouded in...

Compromised: Bondi — On the Record is an investigative podcast series that looks beyond the headlines of the Bondi attack to ask a simple question: what actually happened after it?This series tracks the response in real time — who spoke, who stayed silent, what was promised, and how those promises changed. Using public statements, verified timelines, and the official record, each episode breaks down how decisions were made and how authority reacted as pressure grew.It’s not opinion or commentary. It’s a clear, human look at power under stress — and what gets said when the country is ...

For nearly a century, treasure hunters have searched for the lost treasure of notorious gangster, Dutch Schultz. When Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake take up the search, they find themselves in a race against a dangerous enemy and in the crosshairs of deadly assassin. Maddock and Bones must unravel the clues and survive a game of cat and mouse where failure could mean death.

Caitlin Quinn crosses the ocean from Ballykelly with nothing but a desperate letter from her missing twin, Mary. As the walls close in, Caitlin and William realise the truth will cost them far more than they ever imagined. To uncover what happened to Mary, they must risk everything: their loyalties, their futures, and the fragile trust growing between them.

The final book in the bestselling Books of Beginning trilogy that began with The Emerald Atlas, which the New York Times called “a new Narnia for the tween set.” The adventures of siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma come to a stunning conclusion when they must find the last Book of...

In this compelling story by John Wamatu, Peter Karanja, and Stephen Wabeti, we explore the vibrant, intricate landscape of a transformative era in Africa. Motivated by a deep passion for storytelling and a strong commitment to their homeland, the authors use artificial intelligence to reimagine a hopeful future in a place they call Bantuland. At the center of this story is Bantu Matata, an exceptional leader who gains power through a democratic election. Bantu isn’t just another politician; he is a symbol of integrity, committed to enacting meaningful policies and development initiatives.

Explore the secrets of the universe with selections from the works of three of the greatest scientific minds of our lifetime. Widely regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein, Stephen W. Hawking has delved into today's most important scientific ideas about the cosmos, expanded upon the rich history of scientific thought, and reveled in the complexities of the universe in which we live.

Australia, 1967. A Prime Minister walks into the surf… and never returns. In a nation already caught between Cold War pressure, Vietnam turmoil, and intensifying factional power plays, Harold Holt’s disappearance didn’t just shock the country — it left a vacuum that’s never been convincingly filled.Compromised: The Holt Enigma is a prestige investigative series uncovering the political machine, the intelligence briefings, the diplomatic tensions, and the private life of a Prime Minister whose final hours became one of Australia’s most enduring mysteries.Through archival records, ...

Born in the blazing crucible of war, but sworn to fight for peace, the mysterious obsidian aviator known only by the code name Captain Midnight flies again! An ace pilot, super secret agent, and astounding scientific genius, the heroic Captain Midnight ruled the radio airwaves and starred in comic books, film serials, and a classic television series. Now, when we need him most, he has returned, along with his legendary Secret Squadron, to battle spies, saboteurs, and the mercenary armies of the evil warmonger Ivan Shark and his delectably deadly daughter, Fury.

Imagine Holmes trying to solve the case of an invisible man attacking London - matching wits with a traveler from out of time - tracking down a human/feline hybrid - using his deductive skills to help fight Martian and lunar invaders! These are just some of the stories included in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the Realms of H.G. Wells.

Merlin makes a new friend, a red fox, who invites him to his family home in the woods. On his way home, full of good food, Merlin has a rest by a pool. But this is no ordinary pool, and Merlin finds himself on an adventure in a magic land....

From the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a book on thoughtful insight into successful marriages. There are certain fundamental principles that govern in all human interactions and living in harmony with those principles or natural laws is absolutely essential for quality...

Merlin returns to the land beyond the Magic Pool when he hears the sacred crystal has gone missing from the temple. Together with his friends the owls, he goes on a quest to to uncover the mystery, and on his journey he meets the temple cats, Professor Blueglass, the monkeys and the crows that live in the old castle....

Urban expert John Rossant and business journalist Stephen Baker look beyond the false promises of the past to examine the real future of transportation and the repercussions for the world’s cities, the global economy, the environment, and our individual lives. Human mobility, dominated for a...

From 1891 to 1894, Sherlock Holmes was presumed to be dead, having perished during the epic struggle with Professor Moriarty atop the Reichenbach Falls. But unknown to most, even his friend Dr. Watson, Holmes survived. During those three years, he roamed the world, acting as an agent for the British government and using his very special skills along the way. In volume one of Holmes Away from Home, the incredible two-volume collection of new traditional Holmes adventures, we find our hero crisscrossing the world - Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the US.

The Milkman is worried - his bottles keep disappearing! Merlin the Cat promises to investigate. When the culprits are found to be squirrels, Merlin and his friends uncover an even bigger problem - with the trees in the woodland being cut down, the squirrels are short of food. Merlin has to find a solution, and enlists the help of all the woodland animals to help him.

A new selection of Yukio Mishima (author of Spring Snow and The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea) short stories from the 1960s—his final decade—Voices of the Fallen Heroes offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of Japan’s greatest writers. In the title story, "Voices of the...

In this story, Jimi Hendrix and his girlfriend enter the Secret Valley for a picnic. After hearing Smarty playing guitar for all the animals in a Secret Valley concert, Jimi is inspired to write a song called Foxy Lady. Later, when Smarty learns the song has been played at Woodstock to a crowd of 200,000 people, Smarty runs away, only to fall down a deep mine shaft where he nearly drowns.

Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government ...