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I was excessively overweight and did not admit it. I acknowledged that I was a little fat. I claimed that I was fat-but-fit. I could exercise. Then, I admitted that I was fat-and-unfit. Still, I denied reality. I did not count calories, weigh myself, understand muscle loss, or appreciate exercise. I lived in denial. I was dying in denial. Eventually, I had a series of insights wrestling the daddy demon I call Denial. I am no longer denying denial. I found my healthy, aspirational self.

Are you trying to get that coveted first job at a fast track company, plum promotion, or gain admission to your dream school? You may only get a minute or two to "stand out" from your competition. Telling your story in compelling, engaging, and relevant ways is necessary to achieve your desired outcomes. Learn from the best modern storytellers - Shonda Rhimes, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Magic Leap, and more - how to engage and motivate gatekeepers to let you in. Crafting strategic personal narratives is your “story ticket” to success.

Monty's Leap of Faith is the story of a lovable, laid-back exotic shorthair cat called Monty, who isn’t the brightest feline in the world and has never left his garden because he can’t jump. Monty’s life changes when his owner starts to foster cats for the local RSPCA and a variety of cats and kittens are welcomed into his home on a temporary basis. This story follows the antics of the first three kittens to be fostered and how they influence Monty to finally leave the confines of his garden.

Elizabeth is in a race for the life of the one she loves most, betrayed by the ones she trusted most. She is an IMPS agent - or Internal Magickal Protection Service. They are tasked with keeping the veil that separates our world with the magickal realm. She is betrayed by her partner and lover and falls in love with the Elven Lord Rowan Greenwood. She then finds that he is going to be the next victim in an evil plot to bring the Veil down.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection.

This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection.

Jason Thomas was a man everyone called when something needed fixing—except his own soul. A former Marine, a broken father, and a man fading into silence, Jason’s life has become a runaway train headed for collapse. Haunted by abandonment, marred by failed relationships, and surrounded by the wreckage of choices he can’t outrun, he’s reached the end of the line… with a bullet marked “Peace” and a note that says “I’m sorry.” But just before the final act, an unexpected phone call from a long-lost friend sparks a conversation that begins to unravel decades of pain.

Grab your tissues and chocolate, and get ready to cuddle up with this heartwarming collection of Valentine's Day stories. From the joy of finding "the one" to the deep bond of friendship, these short tales are perfect for couples, singles, and everyone who believes in love. Experience the magic of a 50th wedding anniversary, chuckle at a first date fail, and discover that sometimes, it's not just about living happily ever after, but happily after laughter.

When Pirate Redwood plunders Captain Moss' ship to entertain her crew, she discovers he's already stolen her most valued possession: an ancient cutlass. She takes it back, but it's only one of four relics they're both determined to find. Friendly competition turns deadly when a third sailor joins the hunt, and Redwood is forced to decide which treasure to go after: the relics she's vowed to protect or the man who's stolen her heart.

Harnessing the power in her blood could turn the tides of war—if it doesn’t destroy her first. It’s been fourteen years since Prince Gaeren lost Aeliana, the childhood friend he’d sworn to protect. Haunted by the unfulfilled promise, he searches for a way to bring her home. But with threats against the kingdom from both a rebel faction in the south and Mayvus, a power-hungry priestess in the east, he only has time to follow one last clue across the seas.

Trapped in a life that doesn’t feel like your own? Going through the motions but sensing something’s missing? You’re not alone. “Breathe In, Breathe Out” offers a practical pathway to break free from societal expectations and rediscover authentic living. Through five fundamental rules and real-world exercises, you’ll learn to see through the illusions keeping you stuck, take meaningful action towards change, and build the resilience needed to craft a life that truly matters. This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about sustainable transformation.

Beneath the surface of your everyday life lies a reservoir of untapped brilliance. Join Jennifer as she offers a transformative exploration of how to embrace your creative potential in harmony with your spiritual essence.

The Healing is a compelling story about a women’s journey of forgiveness to rectify her past using mindful reflections of her dysfunctional upbringing. Through storytelling and compassionate dissection of an eccentric cast of characters overwhelmed with their own demons, she guides us through her transformation to heal mind, body and spirit.