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The Key and the Gate by Osvaldo L. Rizzo

The Key and the Gate by Osvaldo L. Rizzo

Lucian Kaelar’s village is destroyed when an ancient armor chooses him as its bearer, awakening a forgotten power. Driven south into lands swallowed by shadow, he travels with Elyndeir, an archer of light, and Garrik, a battle-scarred warrior.

Forbidden forests, lost ruins, and the Rift of the Broken Echo reveal whispers of a truth that should have stayed buried.

But the ruler of the Dark Veil has taken Kaelar captive—twisting him into something no longer human. Within the Black Fortress, Lucian discovers he is not simply chosen… He is the key to an ancient force that could doom an entire realm.

A dark epic of sacrifice, corruption, and hope on the brink of ruin.

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The Christmas Paradox

About The Christmas Paradox

The holidays are here: chaos, stress, family drama, and that coworker who won’t stop playing All I Want for Christmas Is You. Between gift exchanges, travel, and endless social obligations, you’re running on caffeine, guilt, and the ghost of your holiday spirit.

That’s where The Christmas Paradox comes in — your “quickie” escape from the madness. This darkly funny holiday chapbook blends poetry, short stories, and chaotic text threads into one brutally honest take on Christmas burnout.
From The Tamale Lady to The Reindeer Revolt, this book is part satire, part therapy, and entirely too relatable. Think comedic relief wrapped in tinsel and exhaustion — the perfect addition to your coffee table, nightstand, or bathroom hideaway.

For anyone who loves the season but hates surviving it… this one’s for you.

Please note: The paperback edition includes full-color artwork and visual text threads. The eBook edition contains text-only content for a smooth reading experience.

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Lake House

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Nine years after the mysterious drowning of his best friend, Henry returns to Silver Town—a quiet place full of buried secrets. Haunted by nightmares and memories he can’t escape, he begins to uncover the truth behind Edward’s death. But the closer he gets, the darker the town’s secrets become. Lake House is a gripping psychological mystery about friendship, guilt, and the haunting power of the past.

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An Asylum of Dreams by Sten Blacksmith

About An Asylum of Dreams by Sten Blacksmith

Austin Greerson’s sleep had never been peaceful. Night after night his screams erupted as if his dreams were the murderer and he, the helpless victim. But after a devastating accident leaves him in a coma, those terrors evolve into a constant loop of horrible, distorted realities. Caught in this never-ending cycle, Austin finds himself at the core of a battle that will determine the winner between him and a sinister part of his mind he never knew existed. His only defense is Kate—the woman he loves—who refuses to give up on him and who would put her life on hold until he can reclaim his back.

Will Kate’s tenacity be enough? Will Austin be able to win the battle going on in his mind? Or will he be locked away into the depths of his mind, unable to resurface again?

Find out the answers to these questions—free on Amazon from October 25–29.

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Bad Advice for Entrepreneurs: A Totally Useless Guide to Using AI in 2026

About Bad Advice for Entrepreneurs: A Totally Useless Guide to Using AI in 2026

Are you ready to become the next AI millionaire?
Good news: this book won’t help.

Bad Advice for Entrepreneurs: A Totally Useless Guide to Using AI in 2026 is a refreshingly human look at the chaos of modern entrepreneurship. If you’ve ever been tempted by “AI side hustles,” “ChatGPT business ideas,” or the promise of passive income while you sleep, this book will either save you, or at least make you laugh while you fail smarter.

Inside you’ll find painfully honest insights, suspiciously confident predictions, and real-world examples of AI business ideas that skyrocketed… and others that gloriously crashed and burned. It’s part business satire, part survival guide for freelancers, creators, and startup founders trying to make sense of the 2026 AI gold rush.

If you love business books, dry humor, and a brutally honest take on the AI revolution, grab your copy now before the robots do.

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The Book

About The Book

John Ratt, a celebrated entrepreneur, buys a mysterious novel at an airport.
Little does he know that reading it will change his life forever.

What follows is a series of mysteries and moments of suspense, intertwined with a deep dive into John’s own journey through success.

The Book is a quiet, cinematic exploration of success and regret, loss and forgiveness — a reminder that the stories we build may one day speak back to us.

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Travel Mischief: Short True Stories by Steve Kenyon

About Travel Mischief: Short True Stories by Steve Kenyon

Real, raw, hilarious travel stories from the map’s forgotten fringes where rules blur, wild characters thrive and culture is lived. From crocodile-dodging in Sudan to riots in Papua New Guinea these adventures are chaotic, poetic and deeply authentic.

And the best part? Travel Mischief is free on Kindle at Amazon from 24 – 28 November. Grab your copy and let the wild ride begin!

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Queen Grania’s Wake: A Short Story in the Celtic Journeys Series by Janeen O’Kerry

About Queen Grania’s Wake: A Short Story in the Celtic Journeys Series by Janeen O’Kerry

“Queen Grania’s Wake” is the introductory short story to the ten-volume Celtic Journeys series by Janeen O’Kerry.

These are original novel-length tales filled with the mythology, magic, and romance of ancient Ireland. Stories of Beltaine and Lughnasa, of the Sidhe and the Celts, of goddesses and kings. Stories that make the connection between the lives of our ancestors and the world we live in today.

If you love the Celtic world, I think you will enjoy the Celtic Journeys series. Each book tells a complete story set in ancient Ireland, so they may be read in any order.

No part of these works was created using artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind.

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Sirius: The Dragon Within Book III

About Sirius: The Dragon Within Book III

Who will heed the first weredragon’s call?

When an unexpected guest interrupts Nathan’s holiday season, a chain of events leads him from the Irish coast to the streets of Rome, searching for his distant ancestor and the original weredragon, Sirius. Alongside Darcy, an Irish weredragon battling a crisis of faith, Nathan will face off against battle-hardened mercenaries and modern-day dragon hunters, led by the seductively dangerous fem fatale, Naga. But when Nathan learns of an experiment involving Sirius’ blood, he finds himself in a race against time to prevent a calamity that could cost countless lives. With few friends and little support, Nathan is forced to make tough decisions, forge uneasy alliances, and risk his scales in the deadliest game of cat and mouse he’s ever played.
In this explosive third installment of The Dragon Within, nothing is what it seems, no one can be trusted, and buried secrets unveil horrific truths that will leave you breathless.

The fate of the whole world is in Nathan’s hands, and time is running out.

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Heavy Metal Murder

About Heavy Metal Murder

A rookie PI, a ghost hunting BFF — and a murder that’s dying to be solved.

The ink isn’t dry on her private investigator’s license and Jessica Byrne’s rich client, Daniel Swiggerd, is on ice The ink isn’t even dry on Jessica Byrne’s private investigator license, and her first client—wealthy Daniel Swiggerd—is already on ice at the morgue.

Welcome to Pottstown, Pennsylvania, forty miles from Philly and lovingly nicknamed Potts Vegas for its weirdos, crime rate, and questionable charm. It’s here, in the shadow of the nuclear power plant, that Jessica’s setting up shop with her best friend Sam, a paranormal investigator who’s dead serious about her Ouija board.

Unfortunately, Jessica’s newest case isn’t off to a killer start. Daniel’s dead, Sam’s trying to chat with his ghost, and Jessica’s other client, Vlad, just got arrested for the murder. Now she’s got to clear Vlad’s name, find the real killer, and keep her fledgling business from flatlining.

As if that’s not enough, her radiation-hot ex and rival PI, Max O’Conner, is on the same trail—and in her way. When their cases collide, Jessica and Max will have to join forces, dodge a few gangsters with a fast-food habit, and try not to destroy too many Cadillacs… or their feelings for each other.

Snark, sparks, and small-town scandal—this mystery proves that sometimes the dead aren’t the only ones haunting you.

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The Wounded Sky by Ray Strong

About The Wounded Sky by Ray Strong

The one who cursed her holds the key to her cure.

Astria’s bond with her dragon, Zephyr, is unraveling—poisoned by a curse that is draining their strength and killing them slowly. Unable to kill the warrior-prince for the antidote, Astria infiltrates the legendary College of Singers, where ancient songs shape reality itself.

But no magic comes without a price.

Disguised as both performer and spy, she travels from shadowed taverns to gilded courts, scouring the country for a new cure with the aid of an unlikely duo: a secretive giant, and a sharp-tongued dwarf.

Their only lead lies with the barbarian Hordes—and the warrior-prince whose curse runs in Astria’s veins. He alone holds the cure, forcing Astria to decide: duel to the death, or let the curse consume her—and Zephyr—while civilization falls to Darkness.

Book Two of The Dragons’ War series, The Wounded Sky is a soaring tale of sacrifice, survival, and the fierce magic of love.

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Touring Italy by Train

About Touring Italy by Train

✓Dreaming of Italy but want to skip pricey tours and stressful car rentals?
✓Prefer independent travel but feel overwhelmed by planning and choices?

Discover a smarter, slower, more authentic way to explore Italy!

Touring Italy by Train shows you how to plan a flexible, self-guided adventure using one of Europe’s most efficient and easy-to-navigate rail networks. This guide is an essential companion for exploring Italy’s unforgettable cities, hidden gems, and idyllic landscapes with confidence and ease. Designed for first-time visitors and those seeking a more relaxed, authentic experience of Italy.

Italy Awaits, Travel Freely, Travel Smart!

Wander through Rome’s ancient streets, marvel at Florence’s Renaissance treasures, and discover Venice’s canal-side palazzos. Venture beyond the cities, explore lakeside towns, and idyllic countryside shaped by centuries of tradition. From Milan’s creative pulse to Naples’ vibrant street-food scene, this guide takes you beyond the tourist trail—and deeper into the real Italy.

With customizable rail itineraries, expert planning advice, and practical booking guidance for transport, accommodation, and attractions, this guide helps you travel smarter.

◆Key Features:
• How to choose the best places in Italy to visit: Guidance on how to plan your time and select the destinations that match your interests.
• Step-by-Step Rail Itineraries: Discover curated travel plans for 5, 7, 10, and 14+ day trips with flexible options from each major city.
• Travel Journey Times Included: Make informed choices with route plans and rail journey durations— perfect for quick planning.
• Seasonal Travel Advice: Learn the best times to visit based on weather, prices, festivals, and crowd levels — with a month-by-month activity breakdown.
• Complete Rail Travel Guide: Understand Italy’s train system (Trenitalia, Italo, regional lines), how to book, validate tickets, and choose between passes vs. point-to-point fares.
• Coverage of Major Cities and Hidden Gems: Explore Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence, and Naples — plus easy-to-reach countryside, historic towns, and coastal villages.
• Packing and Travel Prep Lists: Pack smart for the train with seasonal tips, luggage storage, staying connected, and money-saving travel hacks.
• Accommodation Tips: Discover the best areas to stay in each city and which trusted booking platforms to use.
• Cultural Know-How: Get insider insights into local customs, dining, safety, train station etiquette, and essential Italian phrases.
• Smart Travel Tools: Includes must-have apps, and websites for booking train tickets, accommodation and attractions.
• Authentic Experiences and Day Trips: Build your dream itinerary with vineyard tours, food festivals, scenic train routes, UNESCO sites, and off-the-beaten-path stops.
• Mistakes to Avoid: Learn what first-time travellers often get wrong — and how to avoid delays, cultural mishaps, and overplanning.

Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic escape, a family trip, or a solo adventure, Touring Italy by Train gives you the confidence and practical tools to create your own unique Italian adventure – one unforgettable stop at a time.

Don’t just visit Italy. Experience it.
★Buon viaggio★

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AI Marketing Advantage

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Turn AI into growth you can see—and an edge rivals can’t close. AI Marketing Advantage shows where AI helps across the customer journey and how to use it now: clear plays, plain language, real results. Bonus: 13 chapter companions—checklists, worksheets, prompts—to go from idea to live campaign to measured outcome. Start now and pull ahead.

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GRILL COOKBOOK: Elevate Your Culinary Skills with the Grill Master’s Cookbook, a Culinary Journey through the Grill Master’s Palette.

About GRILL COOKBOOK: Elevate Your Culinary Skills with the Grill Master’s Cookbook, a Culinary Journey through the Grill Master’s Palette.

This Grill Cookbook is your complete guide to mastering the art of barbecue, with easy step-by-step recipes, flavor-packed marinades, and pro techniques for perfect meat, fish, and vegetables. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned griller, you’ll discover creative dishes and expert tips that will make every cookout unforgettable.

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3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky

3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky

Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles–by foot–to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly’s journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history, and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.

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For The Witches by R.L. Merrill

For The Witches by R.L. Merrill

For The Witches: A Sapphic Paranormal Romance Collection

For intuitive women who are misunderstood

For extraordinary women attempting to survive in an ordinary world

For wise women who know things… important things, secretive things, and things society wishes they didn’t

For brilliant women craving something more and grabbing hold with both hands

For talented women falling blissfully in love while making the world a better place

These diverse and inclusive contemporary romance stories feature women loving women and a whole lot of hope, love, and woo woo. They were previously released in various projects and charity anthologies. Some are in print for the first time, and others are available for purchase for the first time:

All I Wanna Do – (A FFM Polyamorous Paranormal Tale) Previously part of the HEA Collective

Elixir – Horror Flash Fiction: Previously published in QSF Flash Fiction Volume: Renewal

A Kept Woman – Previously published in BAQWA Presents: Horror Show

Tap-Tap-Tap – Horror Flash Fiction: Previously published in QSF Flash Fiction Volume: Impact

Strange Things Happen Every Day – Previously on Kindle Vella and eBook, first time in print

Human Sacrifice – Horror Flash Fiction: Previously published in QSF Flash Fiction Volume: Innovation

Sold As Is: Previously published in BAQWA Presents: Together

Ambush – Horror Flash Fiction

All proceeds from this collection will be donated to organizations fighting for reproductive freedom and justice.

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Ashes Beneath Flowers

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In the mist-shrouded city of Orchidfield, Bella Low trades the frantic pace of corporate life for the quiet persistence of flowers — but peace is fleeting. As fog thickens and strange omens surface, Bella and her husband Alex are drawn into a slow-unfolding mystery where love, betrayal, and memory entwine like vines. When nightmares bleed into reality and old secrets stir, the fragile beauty of Orchidfield reveals a darkness lurking beneath its petals.

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Zephyr’s Flight by Ray Strong

About Zephyr’s Flight by Ray Strong

As a thousand years of peace shatters, a rebellious village girl and her dragon stand against an empire.

Astria’s only dream is to become a Dragon Rider, like her ancestors who once forced peace upon their warring neighbors. But when her father disappears, Astria is left unpartnered and untrained as the dragons leave the valley.

All but Zephyr. Crippled and flightless, he refuses to leave Astria’s side after she saves his life.

But the Council of Elders forbids their partnership, fearing a catastrophe foretold by an ancient prophecy. Defiance of their orders risks exile—and certain death—in the hostile highlands of the Wild.

Determined to fly no matter the cost, Astria is quickly embroiled in a renewed conflict between empires, where only one person understands her desires: a warrior from another land.

From award-winning author Ray Strong comes an exhilarating new fantasy series, where sacrifice and defiance collide in a battle for survival, and love may be the most dangerous risk of all.

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Money Reset: The New Rules of Getting Rich in the Digital Age

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Money Reset: The New Rules of Getting Rich in the Digital Age
By Muhammad Umar
The world has changed — and so have the rules of getting rich.
For generations, people were taught to study hard, get a job, save money, and wait for retirement.
But in today’s digital economy, that old formula is broken.
Money doesn’t follow time anymore — it follows leverage, creativity, and digital intelligence.
“Money Reset” is your guide to mastering this new reality.
It’s not about chasing trends, quick riches, or fake success — it’s about learning how to think, act, and build wealth in the modern world.
Through deep insights, real-world strategies, and mindset transformations, Muhammad Umar reveals how anyone — regardless of age, background, or education — can reset their financial life for freedom and abundance.Inside This Book, You Will Discover:
🔥 The Psychology of Digital Wealth — how to reprogram your mind for abundance in a world driven by technology.
💼 The New Rules of Money — why traditional careers and savings are no longer enough, and what truly creates wealth now.
🌍 The Rise of the Digital Economy — how AI, automation, and the internet are creating new millionaires daily.
💻 Online Income Streams — powerful ways to build passive and scalable digital income using your skills and creativity.
🚀 The Future of Money — understanding crypto, decentralization, and how to thrive as the financial system evolves.
🧠 The Digital Reset Mindset — how to think like a modern entrepreneur and create a life of purpose, peace, and prosperity.✨ Why You’ll Love This Book
It’s simple — clear language, real strategies, no jargon.
It’s modern — built for today’s digital world, not old-school advice.
It’s motivational — designed to transform your mindset, not just your bank account.
It’s actionable — every chapter gives you practical steps to move forward right now.
This book will help you understand that money isn’t disappearing — it’s transforming.
Those who learn the new rules will thrive. Those who cling to the old ones will struggle.What Readers Are Saying:
“Finally, a book that explains wealth in the language of our generation.”
“It’s like Rich Dad Poor Dad — but for the digital age.”
“Every page makes you rethink what you were taught about money.”

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