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The Progenitor by Sara Wright

About The Progenitor by Sara Wright:

Peace.

The Six Systems were known for their peaceful utopia in the Universe, but darkness is on the horizon.

A choice will be made.

Choices have consequences.

When a mysterious spaceship attacks, Princess Xendara’s destiny is altered. Not only does she have to contend with those of the Six Systems who oppose her politically, she’s also discovering a power she didn’t know she had and her enemies are looking to exploit.

A prophecy will force her to make a life altering choice that will change the course of the Universe. Armed with a crystal of the Ancients, she must choose a path or her enemies will make the choice for her.

Prince Darijus of Regvand has known Xendara all her life. When she’s trust into the decaying political arena of the Six Systems, he is more than happy to help. But with their enemies circling, he finds himself intertwined with her destiny in more ways than one.

Will Princess Xendara fall for her enemies schemes or will she risk galactic war?

Will Darijus be able to protect his friend or will he be a pawn in their enemy’s plans?

Only time will tell.

The Progenitor is a epic space opera fantasy with clean romance for young adults and is Book One of The Progenitor Chronicles.

Join Xendara and Darijus as they discover the power of the Ancient architects of the Universe.

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Gilded Lies by J.S. Martin

About Gilded Lies by J.S. Martin:

In the 1920s, this Peaky Blinders meets magic fantasy follows Lily Beth Winters and her reluctant journey to Boston to find a suitable husband to take over her failing family business. Once in Boston, Lily cannot help but fall deeper down into the enthralling world of old grudges and dark magic as she meets two enigmatic gangsters. With family secrets, deadly threats, and her reputation at stake, Lily must decide where her heart truly lies and in which world she belongs.

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Setsuko & the Seven Samurai by V.M. Sawh

About Setsuko & the Seven Samurai by V.M. Sawh:

Good Tales For Bad Dreams invites you to take a journey back to 16th century Japan for a wicked interpretation of a classic fairy tale. This is the story of love, honour and revenge. This is your samurai Snow White.

Jealous of Setsuko’s beauty, the wicked geisha Izanami orchestrates the murder of her father, the daimyo of a mountaintop castle. After an assassination attempt leads to a coup, Setsuko suffers a catastrophic injury and is forced to flee the only place she’s ever called home and take refuge in the woods with a group of exiled samurai. Orphaned, abandoned, and disabled, Setsuko must learn the truth of what it means to be a samurai, if she ever hopes to reclaim her family’s honour and take her revenge.

Welcome to Good Tales For Bad Dreams, a short-fiction series of re-imagined fairy tales. Each story is set in a different time and place. Some will be familiar, others will not. So strip bare your assumptions, open your mind, and see these tales told like never before.

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Clawing Free by Josh Roberts

Clawing Free by Josh Roberts

What if monsters are real?
. . . and they know you by name?

Years after the grisly murder of her older sister, Lissy Oullette—a waitress in a small mountain town—is struggling to move on with her life when something rips it all apart . . . again.

At the lake near her home, Lissy discovers another body. And much like her sister’s, it’s been torn to pieces.

As she searches for answers, Lissy finds herself being lured back to the lake by something so evil, it seems inevitable that hers will be the next body found.

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To Pieces

About To Pieces:

Jane Flynn – a self-described Plain Jane – finds life taking a dramatic turn junior year of high school when she undergoes her first bipolar episode. Hers is a wild ride through devastating depression and soaring mania as she navigates friendship, first love, and a dark family secret.

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Run Don’t Think by C.C. Bolick


About Featured Book: Run Don’t Think by C.C. Bolick

Angel was a normal teen until going on the run with a mysterious case of money. She never knew about a vampire legacy or her dad’s job with an agency that’s watched her for years. Can Angel reach a safehouse and escape a monster out for her blood?

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Badfreaky the cherry snake and the indecisive dragon by Konstantinos Adamopoulos

Badfreaky the cherry snake and the indecisive dragon by Konstantinos Adamopoulos

After drinking the same magic potion which made her very bad, suddenly Badfreaky becomes very good. She begins a battle to achieve what she wants very most. The trials begin…

A humongous monster eats her, a gigantic crab threatens her, huge pitch-black spiders want to cut her into pieces, disgusting cockroaches want to eat her alive, a ginormous snake, mad about cherries swallows her and bloodthirsty dragons want to burn her with the fire that comes out of their mouths!

How will she and Kixy, her beloved friend, deal with all these dangers?

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That Night

About That Night:

Senior Kat Palmer observes several of her classmates acting suspiciously on the first day back to school. Her boyfriend was one of them.
One night, she follows him out to Lemmon’s Park. A fight breaks out and she hears a terrifying scream. Four of the five classmates flee the area. Kat goes looking for the fifth. All she finds is a shoe, an abandoned car, and a cell phone. What happened to the classmate who owned these things?

As Kat continues to search the woods, she is knocked unconscious. She wakes up in the hospital with no recollection of what had happened. As the days go by, she starts to remember bits and pieces of that night. She can’t rest until she knows what really happened to the missing classmate.

Kat drives back out to Lemmon’s Park, hoping to recall more of that night. But this time she finds a broken watch with an engraving on the back. How did her father’s watch end up at the scene? He’d told her that the watch had been stolen when someone broke into their home last week. Had he been there that night?

The more Kat investigates, the more secrets she uncovers, the more she finds out that even the ones closest to her aren’t who they pretend to be.

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Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian

About Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian:

One girl in disguise, living among them.
15-year-old Marieke disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate the archers’ guild of Saint Sebastian, where she becomes the squire of the dashing young Journeyman Tristan. Soon she’s vowing to help him win the guild competitions to become the prince’s new guardsman, without ever letting him find out she’s a girl who loves him.
Unrequited love? Slow-burn romance? Ugly heroines, who stay ugly? Look no further! Robin Hood meets Mulan and Princess Bride in this immersive adventure set in 14th century Belgium and packed with romance, wit, and longbow archery.

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The Ghost of Jamie McVay by R. G. Ziemer

The Ghost of Jamie McVay by R. G. Ziemer

A supernatural sighting is the last thing on Brian’s mind as he jogs down the local trail: he’s a new kid in town, his father an out-of-work alcoholic, his new neighbor a pyromaniac bully–and now there’s this ghost! Brian and his new friend Sharon try to unravel the mystery of the Ghost of Jamie McVay, while their own lives become more complicated—at home, at school, and around the suburban community where the secrets are hidden. In the shadow of the ghost’s haunting presence, the two become closer as they struggle with the troubles of their families–alcoholism, financial woes, and the death of a loved one. Can they forestall a Halloween disaster, and finally help the Ghost of Jamie McVay find peace?

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Dragons of Introvertia by James and Bit Barringer

Dragons of Introvertia by James and Bit Barringer

Introvertia is – get ready for this – a kingdom full of introverts. People there enjoy reading, spending time at home or with one or two friends, and eating good food; you know how it goes. Small talk is explicitly banned in the constitution and no one will mind if you spend the entire day in the Reading Square with a good book. I bet you’d love it there.

Fifteen-year-old Eza Skywing is training to join the Rangers, the kingdom’s legendary protectors – the ones who can talk to dragons! He’s just finished his Year of Silence, the final step before getting a dragon of his very own, only to be devastated when he learns that hundreds of dragons have gone missing and there are none for his class at the Dragon Academy! What could possibly have happened?

Fifty miles away, on the far side of the Very Large Forest, the brilliant Cammie Ravenwood has just celebrated her sixteenth birthday. She loves living in Exclaimovia, with all its loud parties and chaotic streets and constant interruptions – although she hates the way people look at her sideways when she wants some time alone, in silence. That stings, but what could she do…flee to Introvertia?

Everything changes for Cammie when she learns a horrible secret: her people have stolen Introvertia’s dragons and are planning to start a war. Her father, a famous general, will be thrown into danger again. There’s no way Cammie will let that happen, so she does the unthinkable. She sets off for Introvertia, desperate to find someone who will help her.

In the Very Large Forest she meets Eza, and the two of them immediately discover why their kingdoms have been bitter enemies for thousands of years. It’s up to them to find the stolen dragons and stop the war…if they don’t annoy each other to death in the process! Yet they find that there are forces behind the scenes more sinister than anything they ever suspected – and that both Exclaimovia and Introvertia may merely be pawns in an even bigger scheme…

Dragons of Introvertia is a young adult series like no other. It’s optimistic in tone, a deliberate push-back against all the bleak, dismal, and dystopian young-adult fantasy that seems to be everywhere these days. It also highlights the introvert experience, letting introverts of all ages know that they’re awesome because of who they are. (Our ideal reader is a teenage introvert who flips the pages and exclaims, “Wow! There’s a word for people like me!”) It also hits on big issues, like mental illness, losing a parent, war and its effects on normal people, and staying positive when everything looks impossible. There’s humor, adventure, magic, and dragons…what more could you want?

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Bullyboy by Rachel Griffin

About Bullyboy by Rachel Griffin:

In this book, I speak on some of the harmful affects toxic relationships and generational cycles have on children. When they reach adulthood, those same examples and experiences lead to more traumas. The cycle will further continue. I’ve seen this within myself and in others around me. Though I’ve been able to heal, there are those who haven’t. Some of us are still caught in those cycles, whether it be purposely or otherwise.

Instead, we could have been striving for a better life. Not just for ourselves. We have our future generations to think about as well. Like in my previous work, I hope to inspire readers to heal, grow and be the change. Be the change they want, internally and externally. If not for you, then for those you love.

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Immortal Souls

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Immortal Souls is the fast-paced first book in an epic new fantasy series that blends unexpected mythology and faerie lore, romance and intrigue into an unforgettable read.

A fallen Empire. A forbidden royal romance. An ancient treaty with the Fae.

In a world tainted by greed and rebellion, death prowls the shadows of the once glorious Sun Empire, waiting to devour those who dare fight back.

Corvus, heir to the most powerful House, is a threat to the Emperor, despite being the dearest friend of Crown Princess Saphyr. When the Emperor forbids their friendship, Corvus forms an Alliance to overthrow him, until betrayal forces Corvus into exile.

After the lethal Queen of the Sirens emerges from the secret realm of Sirenibus, Corvus is tempted by an irresistible deal at a dangerous price. Caught up in a conspiracy and a war between light and darkness, can he and Saphyr save the people from a terrible destiny and restore the Empire to its former glory? Or will Corvus have to sacrifice more than he is willing to give? Will his life be enough, or will it also demand his soul?

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Angel Down

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I spent my whole childhood closeted from you – Pops thought you were dangerous to me. Or maybe it’s the other way round.

But Pops is gone now, and people are looking for me, not like police looking for missing girls, but like big game hunters tracking a dangerous animal. And I have no idea who I can trust – because I’m beginning to realise that I’m really not like the rest of you at *all*.

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Who Is It? by Kathryn Cervera


About Featured Book: Who Is It? by Kathryn Cervera

Fourteen-year-old John Dolton seems to have it all. The tall, handsome captain of the Rorertown High School basketball team has killer looks, a three-point shot, and now his dream girl—Lisa. But one-night changes everything.

Filled with romance and teen humor, Kathryn Cervera’s young adult social issues novel is a fascinating read for high school students everywhere and will resonate with any teen parent.

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Badfreaky the cherry snake and the indecisive dragon

About Badfreaky the cherry snake and the indecisive dragon:

After drinking the same magic potion which made her very bad, suddenly Badfreaky becomes very good. She begins a battle to achieve what she wants very most. The trials begin…

A humongous monster eats her, a gigantic crab threatens her, huge pitch-black spiders want to cut her into pieces, disgusting cockroaches want to eat her alive, a ginormous snake, mad about cherries swallows her and bloodthirsty dragons want to burn her with the fire that comes out of their mouths!

How will she and Kixy, her beloved friend, deal with all these dangers?

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Dash and Laila by Brad Chisholm

Dash and Laila by Brad Chisholm

Laila’s father’s small plane, riddled with bullet holes, crashes at the edge of the Sahara. Dash rescues the survivors. Laila’s father charges Dash with taking Laila to safety in Morocco – on foot, across the Atlas Mountains.

Can the two sixteen year olds survive and overcome their destinies?

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The Clash Inside Me

About The Clash Inside Me:

THE CLASH INSIDE ME opens with a young man perched on a ledge and contemplating an unusual predicament: did he or did he not commit murder? And if he did, which of his alter-personalities will ultimately be held responsible?

The young man, who remains nameless throughout the tale, recounts the story of his life and the diagnosis of his mental illness –dissociative identity disorder – with refreshing candor. Speaking directly to the reader, he describes his personal history in a manner that is both relatable and engaging. Despite the obvious disadvantages of coping with multiple personalities, he is not a victim of his circumstances. He is a survivor with expectations of a bright future, including a tender romance. There are moments of fear and anguish, but his is not a story of despair; rather it is a tale of ongoing courage to define oneself while coping with a serious mental illness.

His ability to manage the alter egos is put to the ultimate test when he witnesses a drug deal gone wrong and one of his personalities seeks immediate revenge. Observing his handling of the alters in the aftermath provides an utterly unique view of a baffling condition. And just when we believe that we have a true understanding of the situation, a devious reveal in the final chapter leaves the reader questioning the veracity of all that has come before. An open-ended conclusion allows the reader to complete the tale for themselves.

The inspiration for this book is to promote awareness and treatment of mental health, bullying, and emotional depression in young adults. Having watched a dear one struggle, John encourages young people to SPEAK OUT and SEEK HELP. The stigma around these illnesses is lifting, and help is readily available. Do not be silent any longer.

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