The collapse of the hybrid-ruled baronies offers a glimmer of hope for an Earth free from the shackles of the alien race that has subjugated humankind since the dawn of time. But the Annunaki threat remains ominous. For the Cerberus rebels, safeguarding the future of the human race remains daunting...and deadly.A new and horrific face of the Annunaki legacy appears in the Arizona desert. A shambling humanoid monster preys on human victims, consuming their energy, burning their souls--leaving empty, mindless shells in its wake. Trapped inside this creature, the souls of rogue Igigi, once the treasured slave caste of the Annunaki, seek hosts for their physical rebirth. And no human--perhaps not even the Cerberus rebels--can stop them from reclaiming the planet of their masters for themselves....

Superpowered police officer Harry Blaine brings his daughter to a very special gym, where weights are measured not in pounds, but in tons. This story is a sequel to Bulletproof and Young Guns, and is included in The Bulletproof Badge collection.Superpowered police officer Harry Blaine brings his daughter to a very special gym, where weights are measured not in pounds, but in tons. This story is a sequel to Bulletproof and Young Guns, and is included in The Bulletproof Badge collection.

From award-winning author G. Willow Wilson, The Bird King is an epic journey set during the reign of the last sultan in the Iberian peninsula at the height of the Spanish Inquisition. G. Willow Wilson's debut novel Alif the Unseen was an NPR and Washington Post Best Book of the Year, and it established her as a vital American Muslim literary voice. Now she delivers The Bird King, a stunning new novel that tells the story of Fatima, a concubine in the royal court of Granada, the last emirate of Muslim Spain, and her dearest friend Hassan, the palace mapmaker. Hassan has a secret—he can draw maps of places he's never seen and bend the shape of reality. When representatives of the newly formed Spanish monarchy arrive to negotiate the sultan's surrender, Fatima befriends one of the women, not realizing that she will see Hassan's gift as sorcery and a threat to Christian Spanish rule. With their freedoms at stake, what will Fatima risk...

It’s been a year since the initial outbreak of the zombie apocalypse, and for the survivors in the suburbs of Philadelphia, everything is about to change. When a mysterious man shows up at the gate of their safe zone, proclaiming to have “a product of vital interest and importance”, more than a few residents wanted answers, including Connor. Venturing to the nearby Chemcorp facility, survivorsIt’s been a year since the initial outbreak of the zombie apocalypse, and for the survivors in the suburbs of Philadelphia, everything is about to change. When a mysterious man shows up at the gate of their safe zone, proclaiming to have “a product of vital interest and importance”, more than a few residents wanted answers, including Connor. Venturing to the nearby Chemcorp facility, survivors throughout the region gather and are introduced to a chemist named Abe Morrow . . . and to a product that would change everything.

A collection of 20 flash fiction stories, ranging from science fiction and horror, to drama and humor.For centuries, Gods and Creatures of the Damned have walked amongst mortals. Unbeknownst of the myth known to mortals, the Creatures of the Damned live in a realm cloaked inside their own, called Pearu. But when the dethroned Queen creates chaos in the mortal world, the Gods banish the Creatures of the Damned back to Pearu, sealing the Gates.Aristaeus is a Hell Demon from Pearu, and a Prince. An agreement between the King of Pearu and the Gods, has allowed him to roam the mortal world as a Reaper, capturing souls. The only problem is being a Reaper has left the Hell Demon with unfathomable feelings for mortals that are not fit for his kind. All Aristaeus wants is to stop the feelings and do his job, while not capturing the unwanted attention from the Gods. But when the dethroned Queen suddenly reappears, mayhem strikes.The King declares war against the Gods, the dethroned Queen just may be harboring an orb that could destroy the world of Pearu, and Aristaeus is beginning to possess powers unknown of a Hell Demon. With the help of his best friend and the Goddess Astraea, Aristaeus must put a stop to the war and the dethroned Queen, while coming to terms with the fact that he may be something far more dangerous than that of a God and Demon.

Young Parker French is terrified on his first day in kindergarten. But in later years when God peeks in on him, and then he meets Mr. Gray, a ghost in a duster and handsome Stetson hat, he’s okay with it. Strange goings on at the edge of the forest, however, reveal a more sinister presence at work.Young Parker French is terrified on his first day in kindergarten. But in later years when God peeks in on him, and then he meets Mr. Gray, a ghost in a duster and handsome Stetson hat, he’s okay with it. Strange goings on at the edge of the forest, however, reveal a more sinister presence at work. Mr. Gray won’t be able to save him. And Momma . . . well, Momma can’t know. Parker learns that sometimes innocence is no protection against the dark.

Crooked Words is an eclectic collection of short fiction in pursuit of the many different shades of what it means to live queer.A young transgender magician travels the world on a quest for a mystical talking sword. A witch wonders why her would-be lovers can’t date her the old-fashioned way. A cross-dressing man meets a suit-clad soul whose gender defies definition. A non-binary zombie wishes ze were the hero in science-fiction stories. A genderqueer manservant tries to save her mentally-ill lover with a deck of tarot cards. A boy looks at himself in the mirror and ponders the fear of telling his family that his name isn’t Susan. Crooked Words is an eclectic collection of short fiction in pursuit of the many different shades of what it means to live queer.

After Jeremy's caretaker Mrs. Berry died, he soon came to accept the only father figure he would ever know in 'Ratchet', a biker who worked on motorcycles for a living. Jeremy followed Ratchet into a lifestyle that few ever come back from. As a child, Jeremy sang songs of praise. At this point, would he be able to sing a song of redemption?Jeremy Bonds was a bad man. With no parents in the picture when he was young, he turned to a kindly old neighbor in Mrs. Berry, who taught him to sing with the children's choir at church. But after Mrs. Berry died, Jeremy soon came to accept the only father figure he would ever know in 'Ratchet', a biker who worked on motorcycles for a living. Jeremy followed Ratchet into a lifestyle that few ever come back from. As a child, Jeremy sang songs of praise. At this point, would he be able to sing a song of redemption?

After the Isis Saga. Before the Temptation of John Haynes. A new beginning for the Harbinger of Death.Mortally wounded by the goddess Isis in a thrilling final battle, the demon E’steem is transported to a mysterious palace. After she recovers from her injuries she learns that Lucifer, Lord of Hell has saved her life. Impressed by the treachery she participated in to attain membership among his Elect, the Prince of Darkness promotes her to position of autonomy in his Legion. However, E’steem soon learns not to trust the subtle politics transpiring around her when dealing with the father of lies.The Politics of Hell details what happened to E’steem in between Isis and The Temptation of John Haynes. In this short story readers will learn how she somehow she recovered from near death and how she met Lucifer. A bridge between books, it’s meant to tie up any loose ends in Isis and set up the future storyline for The Temptation of John Haynes.

Christmas magic, delivered! A hilarious Christmas caper and the perfect festive gift, from bestselling author, Ben Miller. Pre-order now! All Tog wants to do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has been selected as an apprentice elf! Making toys is a lot more technical and a lot less fun than Tog had imagined, and even though his new friend Holly tries to help him, he's quickly relegated to cleaning out the reindeer stables. But someone has been stealing the presents from the workshop and a case of mistaken identity finds Tog accused of being the culprit! Can Tog use his special Christmas magic to discover the real thief and save all the presents before Christmas Eve is over? A funny and heartwarming story about the true meaning of gift giving, from the King of Christmas, Ben Miller – the perfect stocking filler for all the family! Praise for BookTrust pick The Night I Met...

This E-book is a collection of short stories following the darkness within and without basic human nature, showing us how big and how small our worlds truly are. Grim tales of the unknown and a magnifying glass on the people we may be standing right next to. Chillers, Thrillers and adventures abound, but are you ready for what lies beneath the Depths?Through blackened vistas, the world appears dark and dreary. In truth, those windows are clear and truthful though. Does this mean the dark recesses of our world hide some sinister truth yet to be discovered? Is there something sinister right alongside us that we do not see? In “The Depths,” we hear the chilling final tale of Oscar Lindström, a deep sea analyst. While diving in the Baltic Sea, he discovered something neither he nor anyone would be prepared for…but what did he find?In “A Normal Life,” Calvin DeRue is invited to a neighbor’s Bar mitzvah, yet something is amiss. Someone in this party is hiding their true intentions and the devil is in the details. Who are they and what sinister truth are they hiding?Finally, in “Just a Talk,” Donovan Lemarr is in for the shock of his life. One simple day at work belies a world of trouble at home. Worse for wear, how will Don handle the struggles he isn’t prepared for?

An all-new Star Trek movie-era adventure!While attempting to settle in as commandant of Starfleet Academy, Admiral James T. Kirk must suddenly contend with the controversial, turbulent integration of an alien warrior caste into the student body—and quickly becomes embroiled in conflict when the Academy controversy escalates to murder. Meanwhile, Captain Spock of the USS Enterprise and Commander Pavel Chekov of the USS Reliant are investigating a series of powerful cosmic storms seemingly targeting Federation worlds—unstoppable outbursts emitting from the very fabric of space. Endeavoring to predict where the lethal storms will strike next, Spock and Chekov make the shocking discovery that the answer lies in Commander Nyota Uhura's past—one that she no longer remembers.... ™, ®, & © 2021 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.