The Wonderful World of Was: October 2023… Out Now!
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W.A. Stanley
The Darkest Lullaby: A Dark Nanny Anthology
The Darkest Lullaby is an anthology full of suspense and horror. You’ll not want to miss this heart-pounding collection if you loved Survive the Night by Riley Sager, works by Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, or American Horror Story.
Six authors come together to bring to life thrilling and heart-pounding horror stories of nannies and their wards, creating something unsettling that will haunt the reader long after they’ve finished reading!
A governess is plagued by nightmares of her own death each night—but are they mere dreams? Atrocities of the past collide with the future for a nighttime nanny. Secrets surrounding a castle are murderous for a caregiver. A failed witch’s apprentice must take up her late aunt’s babysitting shift at a terrifying house. For one babysitter, discovering the truth about a local house, and her ward, comes with a hefty price. An unsuspecting young woman gets more than she bargained for when she takes on a nannying job… for a doll.
Your new favorite hair-raising thrill awaits.
Unshackled Intelligence
Unshackle yourself from the chains of mortality.
Since the tragic death of her parents, high school teacher Audrey Heartwood has struggled with the impermanence of life. Eager to secure her immortality, she contacts CryoNeuroTech—a cutting-edge company specializing in cryogenics and neurorobotics.
CryoNeuroTech’s vision: to overcome mortality. CryoNeuroTech’s promise: to preserve their clients’ brains using cryogenics. Once they perfect their neurorobotic technology, they’ll house each brain in a robot—allowing clients to achieve immortality.
But through her research, Audrey discovers something may not be right at CryoNeuroTech. Employees seem to be hiding something.
Audrey’s insatiable curiosity sends her on a mission to discover CryoNeuroTech’s secret. As she unravels clues, evidence suggests that CryoNeuroTech’s vision isn’t so noble after all. Faced with a difficult decision, Audrey must choose between satisfying her own desires and doing what’s right.
Ashes of a Risen Empire: An Elmerïan Novella
The first Elmerïan, Tirian Roclorn, has lost.
His family. His empire. His dragon.
After being hunted for centuries, he had been betrayed by blood. The elves took everything.
A new empire must be ripped from the land, molded into a devastating force, if the elves were to be stopped. With little to lose and everything to gain, Tirian will set his sights on vengeance…and rebirth.
Ashes will fall. Dragons will bleed. Factions will crumble.
Will Tirian obtain his vengeance, or will the ashes of a risen empire take everything he has left?
Whispers of a World Breaker: Elmerïan Chronicles, Book 1
Aric’s job is simple; assist the elves as they move dragon eggs across the kingdom.
When an orc raid leaves a dragon in peril and her egg vulnerable, the responsibility falls into Aric’s hands to complete the mission. But when the dragon hatches, Aric’s life is thrown into disarray.
Accused of being a world breaker of an old prophecy by the elves, sought after by the ever-growing orc clans as vengeance against the elves, and desired by the human kings and queens for power, Aric will stop at nothing to protect his new dragon. It may be the only thing that can turn the tides of war.
Can Aric fight fate and save the world, or is he destined by the whispers of a world breaker?
Infinite Horizons: Book Four of the Shambhala Saga
Step into a world where the human spirit defies the limits of space and time, a spell-binding saga of adventure, self-exploration, and enduring love that will leave your imagination soaring among the stars.
In a future where advanced technology intertwines with intrigue and romance, Calli and Pavani’s destinies collide, setting them on an unforgettable odyssey. From the majestic Himalayas to the vast cosmic expanse, the two women brave thrilling adventures, confront inner struggles, and fearlessly face formidable foes. Bound together by a shared quest for a better tomorrow, their journey unfolds in a gripping tale of courage and determination.
As they venture on this path of self-discovery, the complex beauty of humanity and the transformative power of compassion are unveiled. However, lurking in the shadows, a manipulative force pulls strings that could tip the balance of control and alter the course of human history. In this enthralling narrative, nothing is as it seems, and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined.
Embark on an adventure through a vast universe, where intrigue, romance, and the promise of an extraordinary future await. Infinite Horizons is a gripping page-turner that delves deep into human nature, exploring the choices we make as we strive for a brighter tomorrow. Celebrating the complexities of humanity, the story exemplifies the resilience of love and the transformative power of compassion. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by an unforgettable journey charting an awe-inspiring destiny.
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