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Mobius Blvd: Stories from the Byway Between Reality and Dream No. 15 | January 2025

About Mobius Blvd: Stories from the Byway Between Reality and Dream No. 15 | January 2025

There is a byway between reality and dream. A transit we call Möbius Blvd …

Inspired by the enigmatic Möbius strip, a mathematical construct that defies conventional notions of linearity and infinity, Möbius Blvd has no beginning or end but exists in a place where reality and dream have fused … coalesced … merged. With each turn of the page, you’ll encounter a unique blend of horror, fantasy, and science-fiction—fiction that will challenge your perceptions and leave you in awe of the infinite possibilities that exist within the written word.

Indeed, Möbius Blvd is far more than a magazine; it’s an experience. It’s an exploration of the infinite, a passage through dimensions where the only constant is storytelling at its most daring, a kaleidoscope of wonder and terror. Join us on this winding, never-ending journey of speculative fiction that will keep you entranced from the first twist to the last loop. Open your mind to the limitless worlds of Möbius Blvd … and discover that the boundary between fiction and reality is as thin as a strip of paper with a twist.

In this issue:

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Florin Deleanu

TWEAKER
Leah Erickson

JOEY’S BIRTHDAY
Kevin Lee Smith

THE GLORIOUS BON VOYAGE GAME
Pablo Patiño

BEYOND THE BLACK CURTAIN: CRISTALLUM
Wayne Kyle Spitzer

THE BLACK ZIGGURAT
Damir Salkovic

THE BLUE SNAKE
Shera Hill

THE MERWORM
Holden Arquilevich

THE SAINT: A FABLE
Vern Fein

VERISIMILITUDE
J. Awad

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NEXT GENERATION NCLEX-RN EXAM PRACTICE & PREP 2025-2026

About NEXT GENERATION NCLEX-RN EXAM PRACTICE & PREP 2025-2026

The Next Generation NCLEX-RN Exam Practice & Prep 2025-2026 serves as an invaluable resource for nursing students preparing to excel in the updated NCLEX-RN exam. This guide seamlessly combines in-depth content review with practical strategies and tools, ensuring students are fully equipped for the latest exam challenges.

Key features include:
– Exam Updates: Explains the newest NCLEX-RN changes, emphasizing clinical judgment and introducing question formats like case studies and drag-and-drop scenarios.
– Comprehensive Content Review: Covers crucial topics such as pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, mental health, pediatrics, and health assessment, linking theory to real-world nursing practice.
– Extensive Practice Questions: Offers over 600 practice questions with detailed rationales, helping students simulate the test environment and sharpen critical thinking skills.
– Test-Taking Strategies: Provides actionable advice to manage time, reduce anxiety, and approach diverse question types with confidence.
– Quick-Reference Tools: Includes essential resources like lab values, common medications, and abbreviations for effective last-minute review.
By blending thorough preparation with practical application, this guide empowers nursing candidates to not only pass the NCLEX-RN but to transition smoothly into their professional roles as confident and capable nurses.

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Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder No. 19 | January 2025

About Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder No. 19 | January 2025

Welcome to Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder, an extraordinary anthology magazine that transcends the boundaries of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the darkest corners of the human imagination, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the mundane transforms into a realm of unspeakable terror and awe-inspiring wonder.

Within these pages, you’ll discover a collection of captivating stories carefully curated to transport you to realms beyond the mundane. Each issue presents an array of unique tales crafted by talented visionaries, both established and emerging, who dare to defy conventions and push the boundaries of speculative fiction.

Whether you’re a seasoned lover of the fantastic or just curious to explore new frontiers, Black Sheep: Unique Tales of Terror and Wonder will be your guide through the realms of the extraordinary. Prepare to be enthralled, enchanted, haunted. So put on your dark sunglasses … and unleash your inner Black Sheep.

In this issue:

BE NICE
Roley Andrews

THE CHOSEN ONE
Jon Wesick

DUSK IN THE EAST
Jeffrey Campbell

KHUFU’S PULITZER PRIZE
WB Doran

BEYOND THE BLACK CURTAIN: ORBIS LUNAE
Wayne Kyle Spitzer

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Kenny James Callender

SWEET LOVE FOR PLANET EARTH
G. C. Collins

THE STRANGE CASE OF LEONARD SINGH
Paul Cesarini

THE WHITE BASSINET
Marcel Vasquez

UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Debra J. Tillar

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Dark Horses: The Magazine of Weird Fiction No. 36 | January 2025

About Dark Horses: The Magazine of Weird Fiction No. 36 | January 2025

dark horse
/ˈdärk ˈˌhôrs/
noun
1. a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds.
“a dark-horse candidate”

Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion–whatever it is, if it’s weird, it’s here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses!

In this issue:

DEAD AIR
Ronnie Cassano

BLOTTER ACID
Devin James Leonard

DISPLACEMENT
Peter Emmett Naughton

JUKAI
Dante Bilec

BEYOND THE BLACK CURTAIN: SACRIFICIUM
Wayne Kyle Spitzer

PAN
Connor Lougheed

PHANTOMS
Damir Salkovic

THE TAINTED LIGHT
Charles Haines

THE BLACK TANGLE
Bernardo Villela

THE CONTRACT
Marco Etheridge

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The East Harlem Murders

About The East Harlem Murders

The East Harlem Murders by: Daniel F. Golio

The bustling streets of Manhattan are no stranger to crime, but when a Latina is brutally raped and murdered in the heart of the city, it sends shockwaves through the community. The victim, a young Latina in her early teens is found brutally raped and murdered on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in what is known as Spanish Harlem.

Her legs were spread wide and her breasts severed from her chest, she was savagely stabbed multiple times. Her clothing was piled neatly by her naked body that the killer discarded like yesterday’s trash. And in her mouth, CSI found a sick and twisted poem.

It was a horrific bloody scene as the Latina teens’ breasts and panties could not be found.
Soon after, another Latina was found raped and brutally murdered on the upper Eastside of Harlem and it became clear to the authorities that a sexual predator was targeting Latina teens in the upper East Harlem area and a serial rapist and murderer was on the loose.

To add to the crime wave now affecting the City of New York is the influx of thugs entering the city as a result of its Sanctuary Laws, which have permitted literally thousands of migrates to pour into the Big Apple stretching the city’s finances to the max.

Comprised of mostly males, these illegal aliens are part of the seedy side of New York City who are involved in robbery, drugs and murder that creates the backdrop of the East Harlem Murders.

Assigned to the case is detective Errol Bullet, a seasoned investigator in his forties who has seen his fair share of gruesome crimes. Bullet is known for his sharp wit and unorthodox methods, but also for his love of Jack Daniels bourbon and Marlboro cigarettes. With his trusted partner, detective Stephanie Edwards, by his side, Bullet and Edwards delve into the world of the victims, trying to piece together their final moments.

Ripped from the pages of actual events, the East Harlem Murders is a look into the seedy side of New York City and the possible effects of not property vetting asylum seekers under Sanctuary laws and its actual cost to society.
From the first rape and murder to the capture and trial of what some journalists have coined The devil From Hell, the East Harlem Murders is a must-read for any crime fiction fan.

So, grab a glass of Jack Daniels or your favorite brew or coffee and get ready to be taken on a thrilling journey through the down and dirty streets of the upper Eastside of Manhattan.

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Jacob And The Dragon by Lee Cushing

About Jacob And The Dragon by Lee Cushing

Included in the Smashwords End Of Year Sale – Get Jacob And The Dragon for the low price of 0.99.

In the heart of the Great Ashen Forest, a chance encounter between a fearless young hunter and a trapped dragon unleashes a captivating tale of loyalty and courage.

As their unlikely bond blossoms, a world of adventure and wonder unfolds, promising a journey that will ignite your imagination and stir your soul.

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Teachings of the Himalayan Masters, Their Secret Knowledge and Practices by M.G. Hawking

About Teachings of the Himalayan Masters, Their Secret Knowledge and Practices by M.G. Hawking

Journey into a Legendary World to Discover the Most Powerful Knowledge of the Ages. 5-Star Reviews: “A tangible and entertaining path to enlightenment. Hawking provides a compendium of practical advice from Masters and Adepts, passed down through the ages to encourage and enable the aspiring student to attain an understanding of the universe and ultimately the path to enlightenment. Delivers a series of such teachings in one easy-to-grasp, highly entertaining read. Highly recommended.”
“Great book, love it! Easy to read & offers aspects of life & being that I hadn’t thought of before. Well written & easy to follow.”
“Great Read. I really got a lot out of this book. I found that the way things were worded and discussed really put things in a deeper perspective. I also love M.G. Hawking’s other books in this series.”
Transcribed directly from the extensive field notes and journals of explorer M.G. Hawking’s sixty-two months in a remote region of the vast frozen fortress of the Himalayas, this book contains detailed narratives of his experiences with the remarkable individuals he encountered in a small village deep in the mountains.
These accounts set forth the essential knowledge, principles of consciousness and specific practices utilized by true masters to attain extraordinary creative powers, esoteric knowledge that for long millenniums has remained concealed in silence. Organized topically to be used as a study guide, chapters include:
‘The Nature of the Masters’
‘The True Nature of Reality’
‘The Quality of Physical Things as Symbols’
‘The Scope of Power and Knowledge’
‘Fundamental Understandings’
‘Advanced Foundational Recognitions’
‘An Experience of Illumination’
‘Gathering and Controlling Energy’
‘Powers of Healing’
‘Visualization Practice and Procedure’
‘Master Visualization’
‘Thoughts on the Teachings of the Himalayan Masters’
‘The Role of Physics and Metaphysics in Understanding Non-Ordinary (Psychokinetic) Events’
An unprecedented account that is inspirational and richly enlightening, this book is an incomparable read for anyone on a spiritual path or seeking expanded personal knowledge and power. 2020 Edition, 18 Sections, 34 Subsections, e-reader page count 415. For more information, please see the ‘Read sample’ feature on the book’s Amazon page. Thank you.

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Coppelia Short Story From The Book Ballet Stories For Kids: Five of the Most Magical, Well Loved, World Famous Ballets, Specially Chosen and Adapted Into Children’s Stories

About Coppelia Short Story From The Book Ballet Stories For Kids: Five of the Most Magical, Well Loved, World Famous Ballets, Specially Chosen and Adapted Into Children’s Stories

This is the third single story from our book: Ballet Stories For Kids: Five of the Most Magical, Well Loved, World Famous Ballets, Specially Chosen and Adapted Into Children’s Stories.

Would you like to know the story of Coppelia the ballet?

Download this ebook, for FREE, and please leave us a review or rating, or you can get one of the other stories in the series as an ebook, which are: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, The Firebird, and Don Quixote, only $0.99 each!

The whole book, available in both ebook or paperback, of five of the world’s most famous classical ballet stories, makes a lovely read, or gift for kids. The whole ebook is only $1.50!

It is for sale worldwide, in various formats, at all good bookstores and online marketplaces, and should be found alongside our other books. Shop Now!

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Odysseus Meets The Sirens and Other Gods and Monsters: Traditional Mermaid Folk Stories Collection

About Odysseus Meets The Sirens and Other Gods and Monsters: Traditional Mermaid Folk Stories Collection

This is a short story version of the ancient Greek mythology epic poem, ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer, which describes the adventures of a Greek warrior and king, on his ocean voyage home from the Trojan war, that should also be a lot easier to understand, and is centered more around Odysseus’ meeting with the Sirens and other ocean monsters.

The story itself still contains a level of violence, that would make this book unsuitable for younger children. Though anyone else can read it.

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Silent Paws- A Vet Tech Mystery by Timothy W Jensen

About Silent Paws- A Vet Tech Mystery by Timothy W Jensen

“Silent Paws – A Vet Tech Mystery blends the charm of small-town life with high-stakes suspense, immersing readers in a gripping tale where a vet tech’s loyalty to both animals and her community is put to the test. When a threat emerges, her quiet courage reveals the truth and makes all the difference.”

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New Beginnings by Lee Cushing

About New Beginnings by Lee Cushing

Taylor Shaw was a renowned pop star.

She met Donna during a concert, and they fell in love.

They were happy.

Happiness that was shattered when, in an act of brutal violence, Donna was killed in a school shooting.

In one moment, Taylor’s life was torn apart. The love of her life was gone.She had to escape the memories.Somewhere new, somewhere she could make a fresh start.

She never expected to fall in love again.

Everything changed when she met Léa.

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Hero by Meenakshi Ramani

About Hero by Meenakshi Ramani

Deepak intends to make his life with his new wife as beautiful and romantic as possible. He wants to become her Hero! Though not much educated, he has seen enough Instagram reels to know what a woman really wants or so he thinks!
Twists and turns await Deepak as he meanders through the subject of romance in a way he had not fathomed he would.
Does Deepak really become a Hero? Read and find out as you get your funny bone tickled all along the way!

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Daddy’s Billionaire Boss

About Daddy’s Billionaire Boss

I can’t let myself fall in love with Mason – he’s Dad’s boss and 14 years older. He’s cold but brilliant. Beautiful, but I can’t be the right woman for him.

Although… Aunt Betsy did a crystal reading on my 16th birthday, telling me that I’d fall in love with a wildly improbable man with a bent little finger, and green and gold eyes. Her prediction came true. *Maybe*.

He seems instantly obsessed, and makes me his intern so that I’ll stay close. No matter that prickling sparks run up my spine every time he touches me.

No amount of lust is worth risking Dad’s promotion… is it?

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Dragon Chosen: The Dragon Lord’s Bride Book 1 (Dragon Shifter Romance)

About Dragon Chosen: The Dragon Lord’s Bride Book 1 (Dragon Shifter Romance)

Rose Dumont was just your average office worker toiling away at her day job. That is, until she found herself captured and carried through a portal into a different world. She was one of a group of women, and their kidnappers informed them that one among their number would be chosen to be the bride of the local dragon lord.

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Found by the Surly Ranger

About Found by the Surly Ranger

Be careful up on Wolfe Mountain.

You might be found by the love of your life.

I’m not an outdoorsy person. This terrifying camping trip is not by choice – it’s probable that I’m being hunted.

Then
I’m found by a dangerous creature…a sexy-as-sin older man. A grouchy,
growly forest ranger type. He’s gorgeous, but he doesn’t seem to like
people very much.

Until we spend some time together. His tone
definitely changes the more he stares at me. He’s quiet, yet those
intense dark eyes tell me everything I need to know.

Jace wants me. He’s overbearing, overprotective, and I don’t think he understands how to separate lust and logic.

Once this breathtaking mountain man wraps me in his arms, I don’t want him to separate anything. Ever.

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Guns Of Dust

About Guns Of Dust

“No one saw the bullet wounds,
No one saw the rivers red,
When we slept in the lap of death,
They sang of glory from the houses warm.”
It was the melancholic evening of 24th, October, 1922 when a seemingly ordinary diary fell on the hands of Dr. Carter. To his surprise, it turned out to be the sacred words right out of the heart of a fellow soldier.
This book explores the truth behind the “Glorious” cause of mindless deaths in the so called “Noble” wars, or rather tries to enter the mind of a fellow soldier in his endless quest, to escape from the everlong reaches of a terrible War.

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Rescued by the Surly Woodsman

About Rescued by the Surly Woodsman

Be careful out in the woods.
You might run into the love of your life.

What an incredible nature walk… until I end up lost and hurt.

I’m stuck. Helpless.

I think it’s a bear lumbering toward me, but no… this guy is even grumpier. Surly, even. Barrett seems to soften a bit around the edges when he sees that I’m not the average loud, littering tourist.

This handsome older man doesn’t seem to realize he’s so sexy I can hardly breathe. He’s as massive as the mountain, and nearly as quiet. His tree trunk arms feel like my shelter, and his soulful eyes possess a stillness that I find inspirational.

He’s extremely protective. Almost too much. And he definitely wants me.

This wild lust overtakes us both, but it seems too quick to be something everlasting.

Could this gorgeous mountain man truly be obsessed already?

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Shades of You: Your Path to Self Discovery

About Shades of You: Your Path to Self Discovery

Have you ever found yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take? Moments like these can feel overwhelming, but they also hold the potential for profound transformation.

In this book, “Shades of You”, I invite you on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.

I wrote this book because I believe that every individual deserves to embrace their worth and find happiness within themselves. After navigating my own challenges with heartbreak and self-doubt, I realized the importance of falling in love with yourself first.

Through these pages, you will explore themes of self-love, resilience, and the courage to rise after life’s inevitable setbacks. As you read, I encourage you to reflect on your experiences and the lessons they have taught you. Together, we will uncover the beauty of new beginnings, the power of vulnerability, and the art of embracing life’s challenges.

I hope you find inspiration, comfort, and empowerment within these words.

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The Chess Prodigy by Lee Cushing

About The Chess Prodigy by Lee Cushing

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Included in the Smashwords End Of Year Sale – Get The Chess Prodigy for reduced price of 0.99 today.

In a daring move that rocked to its core, renowned chess prodigy Katya Yeltsin shatters expectations by coming out as gay and defecting to the freedom of America.

Imprisoned for her truth, she relies on her sister to orchestrate a daring escape.

Enter Natalia Pavlov, an FBI agent whose captivating presence offers Katya a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

With Russian soldiers hot on their trail, will Katya and Natalia’s bond be strong enough to withstand the forces against them, or will the threat of a loveless existence in her homeland force Katya to make an impossible decision?

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Pig Joke Book for Kids by Tim Zak

About Pig Joke Book for Kids by Tim Zak

This greatest pig joke book is filled from cover to cover with only pig jokes, piglet puns, and hog humor. Perfect gift for a pig person you can share with friends and family for countless hours of snorting and oinking. Ideal for little kids, bigger kids, silly grown ups, just about anybody who loves piggies.

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