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Abused, Used, Broken, Spat Out! : The complete memoir. by Peter Gates

Abused, Used, Broken, Spat Out! : The complete memoir. by Peter Gates

Abused, Used, Broken, Spat Out!: The Complete Memoir
This is not a story of triumph. It is a document of survival.
Peter Gates grew up in the schemes of Glasgow during the Thatcher years — moving between schools, moving between houses, never long enough to settle. At nine years old, something happened that changed the architecture of everything that followed. It went on for years. Nobody asked the right questions. Nobody knew to look.
By sixteen he was out of school and pulled into a world that recognised what he could do and used it. The drug world didn’t ask for qualifications. It simply needed men who could read a room, hold their nerve, and never write anything down. He was all of those things. He survived it. He got out.
What came next looked like a normal life. A wife. Children. A career in telecoms that took him from the bottom of a call centre to managing contracts worth hundreds of millions. Nobody in that world knew where he had come from. He made sure of it.
But the body keeps score.
By his early thirties the pain had started. Not dramatically — just present, every day, building. Years of appointments, referrals, medications tried and removed. Eventually a diagnosis that named the symptoms without explaining the cause. Then the job gone. Then the medical retirement. Then the dark rooms and the Monday mornings and the pills counted out in the right order.
This book is two memoirs in one volume. The first was written in fragments — in a car on the school run, on a bed when the pain allowed. Raw, unfiltered, out of order. Because that is how trauma lives. The second was written in seventy-two hours straight because the first left too much unsaid. Together they form the complete story — the abuse, the conditioning, the underworld, the escape, the collapse, and what remains.
What remains is this: a father who stayed. A cycle that stopped. A truth that refused to stay buried.
This is not inspiration. It is documentation. And it is the full story.

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Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope: (Christian Sci-Fi Thriller) by D. I. Hennessey

Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope: (Christian Sci-Fi Thriller) by D. I. Hennessey

“A Surprising And Creative SciFi Thriller!
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A Most Unusual Relationship by Herbert Sennett and Alan Sherman

A Most Unusual Relationship by Herbert Sennett and Alan Sherman

A Most Unusual Relationship traces the lives of two men from totally different backgrounds who were able to set aside their differences to serve effectively as chaplains in the US Army Reserves. That professional relationship turned into a serious friendship that lasted for nearly forty years. Alan Sherman, a Reform Rabbi with a strong “liberal” political viewpoint, received his commission in the Army after graduating Rabbinical School. Herb Sennett, born and raised in a strong Evangelical Protestant household with strong Republican political views received his commission after graduating The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He had previously served as an infantry officer who resigned his commission upon completion of his six-year obligation under the draft. With that background, these two men met in 1985 when they both met as part of the same Army Reserve unity in West Palm Beach, Florida. Although both were a bit hesitant, they resolved to work together for the sake of the troops. When they received orders to active duty for Desert Shield/Storm in September 1990, they found themselves a room mates at Ft. Stewart, Georgia. During those first several months on active duty, Alan and Herb found that they both had a great deal in common besides their religious faith. The friendship began to blossom and was almost fully developed by May 1991 when they were both released from active duty. Their friendship continued to grow after they returned to West Palm Beach. What they went through together during that brief period sparked a friendship that has continued to not grow but to blossom. Decisions they made separately often pushed them together in an even deeper friendship on many levels. Their story is truly a must read about what can happen when people set aside their differences to serve a greater good for society.

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Universe 25: When Perfection Turns Deadly by Heinrich Wilson

Universe 25: When Perfection Turns Deadly by Heinrich Wilson

In the late 1960s, behavioral scientist John B. Calhoun conducted a series of experiments that would later become known as Universe 25. He created a controlled environment designed to be a perfect habitat for mice. The animals were given unlimited food and water, were protected from predators and disease, and lived in a safe enclosure where every physical need was met. There was no scarcity, no external danger, and no need to compete for survival. In theory, it was a perfect world.

At first, the colony grew rapidly and appeared to thrive. But after several generations, the behavior of the mice began to change. Social structures started to break down. Some males became aggressive and unstable, while others withdrew completely and stopped interacting with the colony. Many females stopped caring for their young, and reproduction began to decline despite the abundance of resources. A group of mice that Calhoun later referred to as “the beautiful ones” showed no interest in mating, territory, or social hierarchy. They spent their time eating, sleeping, and grooming themselves, detached from the rest of the population.

Over time, births became rare, social behavior continued to deteriorate, and the population aged without being replaced. Eventually, the colony died out. The population did not collapse because of hunger, disease, or external threats. When the last mice died, food and water were still available and the environment remained safe. The collapse came from within the behavior of the population itself.

Universe 25 became well known because it raised a question that goes far beyond the behavior of mice. What happens to a society when survival is no longer a challenge, when comfort becomes normal, and when individuals no longer feel that they are needed? The experiment suggested that a population does not only need resources and safety. It also needs structure, responsibility, and purpose. Without these things, behavior begins to change, social bonds weaken, and over time, even a stable population can begin to decline.

This book revisits the Universe 25 experiment and examines why it is still relevant today. Many modern societies have reached a level of comfort and security that previous generations could hardly imagine. At the same time, birth rates are falling, loneliness and social isolation are increasing, and more and more people feel disconnected from meaning, responsibility, and long term purpose.

The mice in Universe 25 did not die because they had too little. They died because they had no purpose. They had everything they needed to survive, but nothing to live for. Perfection, it turns out, can be deadly.

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Sena Cat Hid in a Bin, by Sam Paliwal

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The perfect first-time reader for kindergarteners and first-graders, Book 2 in this series brings back Sena Cat and her silly antics. Kids will delight in this playful story that they can read as soon as they can sound out words. They’ll love the fun rhythm, all-decodable words, and adorable story line while gaining confidence with every page.

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Dead Funny: Humorous Dark Comedy Collection:

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Four Women. Five Bodies. Zero Regrets.
Murder is a messy business, but for the women of Dead Funny, it’s just another item on the to-do list. In this quartet of razor-sharp stories, the snark is as lethal as the weapons.
The Comeback Queen: Annabel is a fading star who will do anything to stay relevant. If the press won’t give her a headline, she’ll give them a body they can’t ignore.
The Ultimate Stan: Robin’s obsession with soap star Amber is harmless… until it isn’t. When she finally meets her idol, she learns that “fanatic” is only one letter away from “fatal.”
The Stranded Professional: Anita was promised Majorca; she got a televised assassination instead. Now she’s stuck in Zurich airport, watching her meal ticket expire on the news and wondering if she’s the next target.
The Untouchable Icon: Supermodel Tayla doesn’t do her own dirty work—usually. But when a sleazy paparazzo catches a compromising snap, Tayla proves that a well-placed bribe is just as effective as a well-placed blade.
Wickedly funny and unapologetically dark, Dead Funny is a satirical deep dive into the hearts of women who are tired of playing nice.

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At Death’s Door by Allen Rebot

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One wrong turn. Seven locked doors. No way out.
When Kayla wakes up in a silent, snow-covered forest void of all life, her only sanctuary is a mysterious, pristine manor nestled among the trees. Inside, the coffee is hot and the decor is lavish, but the inhabitant is nowhere to be found. The only thing more unsettling than the silence is the hallway of doors, each etched with the image of a different beast.
At the end of the hall stands the “Gnarled Door,” a mass of intertwined roots that refuses to budge.
When Kayla finds a silver skeleton key, she inadvertently begins a descent into a series of waking nightmares. Each door she unlocks transports her into a twisted reality born from her own deepest fears: a claustrophobic dollhouse guarded by a predatory jack-in-the-box, a schoolhouse haunted by shadows of her past, and a museum where history refuses to stay dead.
As the manor begins to rot around her, Kayla realizes she isn’t just a guest; she’s a participant in a trial for her soul. To escape the “Forest of Souls” and avoid becoming a shadow herself, she must collect every key and face the truth of how she arrived at Death’s door.
In this house, your nightmares aren’t just in your head—they’re right behind the next door.

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The Awakening: Anaya’s Reverse Harem Alien Romance (The Prime Awakening Trilogy Book 1) by Lara Lorens

The Awakening: Anaya’s Reverse Harem Alien Romance (The Prime Awakening Trilogy Book 1) by Lara Lorens

You’d think marrying a brilliant billionaire after only knowing him for three months would be the craziest thing I’d ever do.

You’d be wrong.

Turns out my husband isn’t human. He’s Rhuzhanian, and he’s been looking for me on Earth for decades to seduce and take me back to his planet with him.

Now that he has me, he’s sharing me with his alien friends, and my body responds in ways I can’t control—and I don’t want it to stop.

I’m falling for them. All of them. Becoming one of them.

Then I find out he never loved me—he needed my genetics to save his dying species, and I hate him for it.

A high-heat alien romance where Anaya is seduced into marriage, only to discover her husband is not human and her body holds the key to saving his dying species. As she’s drawn into a world of erotic ritual, deep emotional bonds, and irreversible transformation, trust fractures and desire becomes an internal battlefield. It’s dark, sensual, and emotionally charged with betrayal, autonomy, and connection at its core.

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If you love Ruby Dixon or Tana Stone, you’ll love Lara Lorens.

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Two Minutes by Michael Spring-Springer

Two Minutes by Michael Spring-Springer

This story is far more concerned with the human heart than with technology alone. The book moves across Earth and space while constantly circling one central idea that time is limited, and what we choose to do with it defines us. The narrative asks big questions about love, power, belief, and morality, yet it never feels distant or abstract. Instead, it feels personal, almost urgent, as if the clock is always ticking in the background.

Felicity Bennet immediately stood out to me as a powerful and refreshing protagonist. Her longing to touch the cosmos felt symbolic of every woman who has ever been told to stay within boundaries set by others. I was deeply invested in her journey, not just as an astronaut, but as a woman pushing back against inequality and expectation. Her relationship with her father adds emotional depth, grounding the story in tenderness and vulnerability even as it reaches for the stars.

I loved how Michael Spring-Springer blends emotion with intellect. Themes like gender imbalance, faith versus science, sexuality, and political manipulation are woven naturally into the plot rather than presented as lectures. The story challenges the idea of simple good and evil, showing instead how flawed, conflicted, and hopeful people really are. Every twist felt intentional, pushing me to reflect rather than just observe.

By the time I finished the book, I found myself lingering on its central question about final moments and lasting meaning. Two Minutes is not just about space or romance or ideology; it is about what remains when everything else falls away. It is thoughtful, bold, and emotionally resonant, and it stayed with me long after I turned the last page.

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The Crystal Born by Ivy Woods

The Crystal Born by Ivy Woods

Kestral Wynn survives a troll warlord’s camp through forgery and math. But when a mysterious elf arrives and her secret power is threatened, survival isn’t enough anymore. She has to run, or lose everything.

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They Became The Chapter. You Became The Authour by Kevin Gill

They Became The Chapter. You Became The Authour by Kevin Gill

They left. You stayed—picking up pieces, questioning your worth. But what if this isn’t the end, only their chapter in your story? In They Became a Chapter. You Became the Author., Kevin Gill guides you from heartbreak to healing—reminding you the pen is still yours, and your story is just beginning.

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30 Under 30

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Your 20s are supposed to be the time you figure everything out — but nobody hands you the manual. 30 Under 30 is that manual. Covering 30 essential lessons across money, career, relationships, mindset, and self-worth, this book cuts through the noise and delivers the straight talk most people only get after years of costly mistakes. Whether you’re just starting out or approaching 30 feeling behind, these pages will challenge how you think, sharpen how you live, and give you the clarity to build something worth being proud of — before it’s too late to start early.

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Those Alien Skies by Clayton Graham

Those Alien Skies by Clayton Graham

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An unforgettable journey across distant planets and alternate dimensions from multi-award-winning author Clayton Graham, a rising star in the science fiction genre.

Embark upon three captivating journeys filled with treacherous paths, intergalactic intrigue, and heart-stopping suspense. Join the relentless pursuit of a vengeful Martian, uncover an otherworldly encounter, and witness a clash between war and trust on a distant planet.

Each novella offers a glimpse into strange new worlds, where danger, wonder, and discovery go hand in hand.

Perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers who enjoy bold ideas and thought-provoking adventures, Those Alien Skies is a smart, suspenseful collection that challenges the limits of imagination and defies expectations. It is a timely reminder that the universe still has secrets waiting to be found.

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Dark Festivities: A Global Journey Through the World’s Most Haunting Holidays by Ruby Knight

Dark Festivities: A Global Journey Through the World’s Most Haunting Holidays by Ruby Knight

Across the world, people celebrate fear—not by avoiding it, but by inviting it in.

Step into the shadows where culture, history, and the supernatural intertwine. Dark Festivities takes you on a spellbinding journey through the world’s most chilling holidays and rituals, from the fiery bonfires of Celtic Samhain and the demon parades of Krampusnacht to Mexico’s vibrant Día de los Muertos and Asia’s ghost festivals. Each chapter uncovers how societies past and present confront mortality, celebrate ancestral ties, and transform fear into festivity.

Blending folklore, anthropology, and history, this book reveals the universal human need to honor the dead, ward off spirits, and find meaning in the dark. Whether it’s lanterns guiding ancestors home, monstrous masks driving away evil, or candlelit vigils that turn grief into celebration, these traditions show us that what frightens us can also unite us.

Perfect for fans of cultural history, folklore, and the macabre, Dark Festivities invites you to see the world’s most haunting holidays not only as eerie spectacles but as enduring rituals that connect us across generations and continents.

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Magic, Mirth & Mayhem by Susie Swenson

Magic, Mirth & Mayhem by Susie Swenson

Seraphina Blackthorn thought turning forty and finalizing her divorce would be the hardest part of starting over—until a mysterious package and a grandmother she doesn’t remember change everything.

Drawn to Havenwood Cove, a hidden seaside town filled with magic, secrets, and unforgettable characters, Sera discovers that magic is real…and so is her role as the town’s Guardian.

As long-buried memories begin to return, so does an ancient danger tied to a sealed portal between worlds—one that is beginning to weaken. With a sarcastic talking cat, a snarky magical bird, and a compelling dragon shifter at her side, Sera must uncover the truth about her past before the darkness beneath Havenwood Cove rises.

Perfect for readers who love cozy fantasy, small-town magic, found family, and a touch of mystery and romance.

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Finding Mary Smith by Al Isaacs

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What if everything you knew about yourself turned out to be only half the story?

Comedian Al Isaacs grew up as an only child with loving parents, a gift for laughter, and a simple truth about his family until an innocent phone call from his mother’s doctor just weeks before his father’s passing exposed a decades-old family secret—he had been part of a gray-market adoption, hidden behind false paperwork and decades of silence.

Finding Mary Smith is a funny, raw, and deeply human memoir about adoption, identity, and belonging. Isaacs takes readers on an unforgettable search for the woman who gave him life and the truth that nearly vanished with her name. His journey leads from suburban New York to the smoky coffeehouses of Greenwich Village, where his birth mother once sang alongside the dreamers of the 1960s folk music scene. With the timing of a comic and the honesty of a son trying to understand his past, Isaacs turns a life-altering discovery into a story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

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Misery Plaza

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2025 Readers’ Choice Book Award Winner

2025 Indie Author Project Award Winner

2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award Winner

Joseph Griffin-the ruthless outlaw whose bloodstained past has caught up with him at last-thought he could escape. But fate has other plans. Now going by the name William Potter, he’s forced to flee with his children to the isolated and strange village of Missouri Plaza. A place where every neighbor harbors secrets, and the line between friend and foe is blurred. Here, among thieves, liars, and killers, the danger isn’t just from the law-it’s something far darker.

When a long-buried treasure is unearthed, Potter sees it as his last chance to vanish for good. But riches come at a steep price. What begins as a simple hope for freedom soon spirals into an unimaginable nightmare. As the shadows of Missouri Plaza close in, Potter must face the ghosts of his past while fighting to protect his family from a bounty hunter with a deadly obsession, the relentless pursuit of the U.S. Cavalry-and something ancient, vengeful, and far more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.

Time is running out, and escape may be impossible. In this village, nothing stays buried for long.

If you enjoyed Andy Davidson’s In the Valley of the Sun and R.S. Belcher’s Golgotha series, you’ll love this page turning tale of survival and redemption.

From the award-winning author of The Street Between the Pines.

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Do The Thing: A Science-Backed Process To Help You Take Action Even When Motivation Fails And Life Gets Messy by Erin Laverone

About Do The Thing: A Science-Backed Process To Help You Take Action Even When Motivation Fails And Life Gets Messy by Erin Laverone

You already know what to do, so why is doing it still so hard?
When motivation fades and life gets messy, most behavior-change advice collapses. Willpower is unreliable. Discipline becomes brittle. And the cycle of trying, failing, and blaming yourself starts all over again.
In Do The Thing, behavior change coach Erin Laverone offers a smarter, more empathetic approach to taking action. Grounded in habit science and shaped by more than seventeen years of real-world coaching experience, this book treats behavior change not as a character test, but as a practical, adaptable process.
Instead of asking you to try harder, Do The Thing shows you how to design habits that actually fit your life, your environment, and the way your brain really works. You’ll learn how to reduce friction, experiment without shame, and keep moving forward even when motivation disappears.
This is not a rigid system or a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s a flexible, science-backed framework that helps you close the gap between intention and action without perfectionism or self-blame.
You don’t need more discipline or more motivation. You need a process that works when real life shows up.
Open the book. Do the thing.
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