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In an apathetic society devoid of ethics or regulation, where fusing tech and flesh can mean a killing edge or a killer conversion, a massive conspiracy is unfolding that will alter the course of the human condition forever. With corporate meatheads on her ass and a necro-tech blight between her and salvation, Riko is going to have to fight meaner, work smarter, and push harder than she's ever had to. And that's just to make it through the day.

They slept for hundreds of years, dreaming of a new home in the Andromeda galaxy. When finally they awake, their dreams of peace are shattered. These colonists - turian, salarian, asari, human, and more - face an uncharted galaxy and threats beyond understanding.

Josie always liked visiting her grandmother in the countryside. But when her mother loses her job in the city and they're forced to relocate along with Josie's sister, Annie, she realizes she doesn't like the country that much. Especially because Grandma Jeannie has some strange rules: Don't bring any dolls into the house. And never, ever go near the house in the woods behind their yard. 

Being a mercenary isn't all it's cracked up to be. Especially when Riko's hard-won reputation has taken a hard dive into f--ked. Now she's fair game for every Tom, Dick, and Blow looking to score some cred. In this city, credibility means everything - there's no room for excuses. She still doesn't know what she did to screw up so badly, and chasing every gone-cold lead is only making it worse. Without help and losing ground fast, Riko has a choice: break every rule of the street on her search for answers...or die trying.

They thought the fears were gone. They thought the nightmares would stop haunting them. But the five of them were wrong. They’re older now. They’re friends. But that friendship can be shattered so easily when life turns scary again. It was bad enough when it was just clowns and sharks and snakes. Back then, they had to conquer their own fear. Now...they have to conquer everyone else’s.

It's been five years since Josie squared off against the evil Beryl and her killer haunted dolls. She hasn't talked about it since and likes to pretend it didn’t happen. Too bad she didn't tell her younger sister, Anna. Because Anna is now the one being drawn in to the evil - and the evil has some new tricks this time.

Every year, the town of Happy Hills holds its haunted house contest. In a spooky old manor, teams of kids come up with new ways to frighten people. The scariest team wins. But this year, all the teams are going to lose. Because this year the house itself has awakened...and it won’t be happy until it’s devoured all the people inside. What started out as a game has turned into something much more deadly. Is there any way out?

Alexander Kuprin prefaced his novel The Pit about the lives of early 20th century Russian prostitutes as follows, "I know many people will find this novel amoral and inappropriate, but nevertheless I dedicated it from the bottom of my heart to mothers and young people" Indeed, the novel's publication was followed by an explosion of outrage. The "good" society accused Kuprin of slander and forever exiled him from its sitting rooms, charity auctions, and holiday balls. Progressive intellecutals winced and shuddered, but could not help admitting Kuprin had a point.

When five kids are invited to a cemetery at midnight, they think it's just a prank. When they find a gravestone that instructs them to dig up a grave, they think it's just a joke. It's no joke. An evil force is unleashed - a force that takes the shape of their worst fears. Once these fears are released, they won't go away. Not without a fight....

Samantha and Rachel used to be friends. But then Rachel betrayed Samantha...and Samantha decided to make her life a living nightmare. Then one day, Sam and Rachel found themselves in a fight by a lake. Samantha pushed Rachel...and watched as Rachel fell back. And back. Into the water. And gone. No way to save her. No way she could be alive. The next day, Rachel shows up to school as if nothing happened. And now she's the one who wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare....

Lanie’s a teenage girl running on bad luck and breaks. She spends more time with her earphones in than out, and spends most of her days dodging her pervy foster dad as well as the kids at school. She’s a total loner except for a homeless woman inhabiting the neighborhood park, and a certain Hummer-driving mystery boy. All she dreams of is finding her place in this world. She has no idea she belongs in another world entirely.

This audiobook is not intended for organized and well-prepared individuals. This audiobook helps people who have trouble budgeting their time or never seem to have enough time to do anything, and nothing ever seems to get done. If you wish to overcome small hurdles and obstacles in life, this audiobook will challenge you to think insightfully and self-reflect. I have enclosed worksheets for you to complete. This is an interactive approach that will provoke you to consider applying various options to improve your day.

Hör dich reich ist ein Podcast über das gute Geld. Jeden Montag heißt es nun Money Monday und damit spannende Gespräche über Wirtschaft, Finanzen und eine Prise Rendite

The latest chilling fright-fest from horror master K. R. Alexander...this time centering around a spooky hotel where guests do not check out the way they check in. 

Kylie is an audial psychic who can hear conversations from far away. Noah can see into the past. Ayden can see into the future. Kylie’s sister, Hope, can time travel. John was once PSI’s psychic healer…and Kylie’s true love. But Ky’s world is torn apart when damning evidence implies that John betrayed the team. But did he? Kylie wants to save a group of psychics — many are children — who are being held captive at a secret compound and forced into training to become psychic weapons. 

Some dolls never die. No one ever leaves Copper Hollow. It’s a town with a deadly history...but nobody ever talks about it. Kimberly thinks there might be something strange going on. She’s not sure what - until the menacing doll appears with two words written across its clothes: "BURY ME"...Kimberly and her friends try to destroy the doll...but every time they think it’s gone, it comes back again. Is there any way to rid themselves of the evil once and for all?

Imagine if one man devised a way to gain control of one vital resource no one can live without. What would you do then?

Be careful what you wish for when you say you want someone to love you to death. Such is the warning by Alexander Kuprin, issued in this beautifully written and poignant story.

"Upon a Cloudy Shore" is a strange and fascinating tale about human relationships, greed, honor, and commitment, written in Alexander Grin's typical beautifully fanciful style. 

Antonio Presto had everything - fame, fortune, and prestige. And yet, through a terrible whim of nature, he could not have what he most wanted - ordinary human happiness. One day, he decided to change it all by appealing to one of the strangest physicians available.