The Cain Connection - format ePub

What is this place we inhabit? More importantly, how does it work, and why are we here? Experience this reality through the perspective of an ordinary man. From Religion and Science, Education and Words,...

In this follow-up to The Philosophies of an Ordinary Man travel ever deeper into the realm, past the control systems of the powers-that-shouldn't-be (PTSB), to the creative powers of the spiritual being...

   Meet Jake Tupper, former cop and current factory worker, whose job is being outsourced to China, the factory closing down, eliminating hundreds of jobs, and affecting an equal number of lives.   Now...

Revenge. Everyone wants it: Ex-wives, ex-husbands, lovers, and friends, all have a score to settle. This most common of human desires is woven into a network of thoughts, which leads to lies, deceit and,...

In this collection of dark tales, experience murder and mayhem, betrayal and suspense, revenge and deceit: In Team Concept, discover this company's chilling version of an old idea to improve productivity...

   How could an adoption turn into such a deceptive nightmare?    After years of trying to have a baby, Ken and Valerie Malcolm have decided to adopt.    Their adopted six-month-old, Chance, is the best...

Cosamian Dastou is the last living Saint. His immunity to the Social Cypher, a system of mass-hypnotism that regulates and controls modern life, means that some people worship him, and many think of him...

As the war continues throughout Europe, Dashiell Blackwell, the Earl of Ravenwood, moves in the shadows, uncovering secrets and thwarting Napoleon's schemes as a trusted operative of The Lion Watch. With...

When a lonely minotaur and a curvy harpy quintuplet are matched by a paranormal matchmaker, their forbidden attraction becomes impossible to deny.Middle-aged minotaur Serapion Del Toro has everything—a...

When murder interrupts the morning rush, one sharp-witted barista discovers that solving crimes pairs perfectly with coffee. In The Daily Grind, a small-town café becomes the backdrop for secrets, suspects,...

A young governess arrives at a secluded estate to care for two orphaned children, only to be haunted by malevolent apparitions. The atmosphere thickens with dread as she realizes the previous staff may...

The ancient city of Carthage is pushed to the brink by a bloody uprising of unpaid mercenaries. Amidst the carnage, a warrior’s obsession with a sacred veil and a priestess leads to a tragic and violent...

Three diverse tales showcase the author’s unparalleled ability to capture the essence of different historical and emotional landscapes. From the legend of a saint to the tragedy of a simple servant, each...

The battle for a house filled with exquisite treasures becomes a devastating war of wills between a mother and her son. Fleda Vetch is caught in the crossfire of aesthetic obsession and moral duty, witnessing...

A scientific mind is forced to confront the emotional voids of a modern marriage during a grueling expedition into the North. The journey into the wilderness becomes a metaphor for a search for authenticity...

A young man’s struggle for self-definition is complicated by his mother’s deep involvement in the controversial world of spiritualism. The discipline he seeks is not just physical, but an emotional breaking...

Two travelers are transported to a distant world that serves as a mirror to Earth’s own failures and potential. In this structured society, the chaos of human history is replaced by a deliberate, noble...

A Victorian man wakes up in the twenty-first century to find that his modest investments have made him the master of the entire globe. He discovers a world of flying machines and oppressed workers, where...

A Victorian scientist travels hundreds of thousands of years into the future, only to find the human race decayed into two terrifyingly specialized species. The delicate, surface-dwelling Eloi live in...

The appearance of a celestial intruder from the depths of space sends the world into a panic as it threatens to collide with Earth. Scientists and commoners alike watch as tides rise and continents shift...

A quiet law copyist suddenly ceases to obey orders, meeting every request with the haunting refrain that he would prefer not to. This enigmatic resistance destabilizes his office and leaves his employer...

Felicite’s life of quiet desperation and unwavering loyalty is told with the precision of a master surgeon. Her devotion to her parrot becomes a poignant symbol of a heart that has nowhere else to turn....

A legendary hunter’s skills are put to the ultimate test when he must track down a pride of man-eating lions to save his family. The African wilderness provides a lethal backdrop for this high-stakes...

After losing his fortune, a gentleman is forced to find work as a common grocer, leading to a profound crisis of identity. He must hide his "shameful" occupation from his friends while discovering the...

A mysterious Wise Woman uses magic and discipline to transform two selfish girls into virtuous young women through a series of moral trials. This enchanting allegory uses the fantastic to explore the...

A stable boy is whisked away on the wings of the North Wind to witness the mysteries of life, death, and the divine. Their journeys over the rooftops of London offer a unique perspective on the suffering...

A young writer rejects the stifling conventions of his class to live among the social pariahs of the city, seeking a more authentic existence. His love for a fallen woman challenges the boundaries of...

Six women navigate the challenges of independence in a society that views them as "odd" for remaining outside of marriage. Their divergent paths explore the radical possibilities and the crushing loneliness...

A series of poignant vignettes captures the quiet tragedies and modest hopes of London’s struggling middle class. Each story focuses on a different soul navigating the "cobwebs" of domestic life and professional...

Deep within the industrial abyss of London, the inhabitants of the "Nether World" fight a losing battle against a cycle of poverty and inherited despair. Every attempt at kindness is met with the harsh...

Erik, the angel of music and the demon of the pit, demands absolute devotion from his protégé. The Paris Opera House becomes a trapdoor to a nightmare world of masks and mirrors. A timeless struggle between...

A confectioner's dreams of wealth and status are constantly jeopardized by the antics of his simple-minded brother. This humorous yet sharp tale dissects the folly of social climbing, showing how the...

Amidst the corruption of a contested election, a fiery radical fights for the soul of the working class while navigating a tangled inheritance mystery. The story is a vibrant clash of politics and personal...

Kael "Surge" Makani built Black Tide to protect the innocent by hunting the monsters who hide behind money and power. But when a mission exposes a ghost from his past—a man he buried years ago—everything...

Vessandra Nyx, the Archmage who traded a dark crown for a copper kettle, thought she had finally found sanctuary in the salt-slicked caves of the coast. She was wrong. The High Reach has noted the "geological...

He built walls. She brought sunshine. Something had to give.Eliza Quinn is running—from grief, from memories, from a hometown that holds too much pain. When her mother's illness pulls her back to charming...