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A novel about the Hebrew Nation as they made their way to the Promised Land.

Wedged between nosey sisters and noisy chickens, truth and fiction, school and boys, love and resentment, laughter and tears: Violet tells her story as she finds her way through the ups and downs of life.

A journey of self discovery by a woman who revisits her past through the eyes of women relatives who fought for women's rights from the 1900's to present day and how these women affected the heroines life. A spectacular look at how our decisions are shaped and what happens when we actively decide to shape our own lives.

Pete is just your regular average guy. He works a regular average boring job. He lives in a regular average rundown apartment. He has a regular average love life with a girlfriend named Lauren who adores him. There's just one thing; besides Pete's budget for his bills and grocery shopping, he's a regular average 200 year old vampire. And he's finally decided to settle down and marry Lauren. The problem? Before he can propose to her officially, Lauren wants Pete to meet her parents over dinner, and ask for her hand in marriage the old fashioned way.. oh yeah, and to confess the tiny issue of his vampirism to her parents before dessert is on the table.

Ever wonder how Mother Nature’s fine herb finds its way inside a rolling paper? Back in the day if it came from Mexico chances are it was transported across the border by plane. And who manned those planes? None other than guys like the protagonist of this story. Meet Tony, a young California surfer and pilot without a care in the world, who for a time successfully transports massive quantities of marijuana into the United States until he inadvertently falls under the microscope of Mexico’s Sonora Cartel. If you enjoy tales of travel, suspense and danger then follow Tony as he reunites with old friends and finds business success, romance and eventual trouble with the wrong people ...

For The Culture #Blackthen #Blackstill

Can’t decide what you want for dinner tonight? Well, might I suggest Chinese at the Lucky Dragon Restaurant. Here you are always guaranteed a great meal at an affordable price. And like most other Chinese restaurants, you get a fortune cookie at the end of your meal. But there’s just one thing that distinguishes this place from every other Chinese eating establishment, here at the Lucky Dragon Restaurant, your fortune actually comes true!

"Four Tragic Tales" is the writing debut for story teller, J.R. Grues. Every story is unique in a way that it deals with another tragic character in one shape or form. From a psychological/thriller revenge story to a shiver inducing campfire cautionary tale. Dive into ones personal hell and be forced to live out another's morbid fantasy. This collection of short stories will leave you wanting more and asking yourself questions you never thought to ask. Explore the mind of J.R. Grues and experience eeriness at its finest. www.JRGrues.com All artwork done by J.R. Grues

Hashigo Yakusoku is a fifteen-year-old boy who lives in Heiwamachi, a small town in Japan. He's been taking martial arts classes in an attempt to suppress his deep-seated hatred of himself, but he has the same amount of talent for that as he does for everything else: zero. He slowly comes to the realization that his life has no meaning. On January 26th, 2121, he is kidnapped by a man wearing a black kimono. He, along with six other strangers, will participate in the Hanketsu Project, an experiment of death. One person will be killed every hour. They have seven hours to escape. Will Hashigo survive? Will anyone survive? Or have the gods already sealed their fates?

Over a year has passed since Hashigo Yakusoku first started training to fight Chikyu Kamigami. Thanks to his training, he is a stronger person than he was a year ago, and he is more confident in his ability to protect his friends and family. He needs to be careful, however, because his enemies are aware of his development and are keeping a close eye on him. If he's not careful, then all of his hard work will be rendered meaningless. Will Hashigo be able to continue on his quest to defeat Chikyu Kamigami, or will he fall victim to their scheming?