The Shadows Between Us


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Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King, is back with an epic YA tale of ambition and love in The Shadows Between Us... “They’ve never found the body of the first and only boy who broke my heart. And they never will.” Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power: 1) Woo the Shadow King. 2) Marry him. 3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself. No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it. But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen? “Tricia Levenseller’s latest, The Shadows Between Us, is a decadent and wickedly addictive fantasy, full of schemes and court intrigue, and delightful descriptions of food, which I am always a fan of.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series




The Darkness Within Ourselves


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Running and hiding won't save you because The Darkness lives within ... and it will never stop hunting you. Amber and her four best friends are about to reach their teenage years when the unthinkable happens; one of her friends, Kieran, is killed in a freak accident. Twenty years later, Amber no longer speaks to her friends and is still haunted by that day in the form of severe psychological issues, including sleep paralysis, insomnia and hallucinations of a terrifying entity she calls The Creature. But it isn't just in her head; it is real. Unbeknown to Amber, her former friends have also been suffering from their own psychological nightmares, each trapped and twisted into people they no longer recognise. Then a piece of evidence is found from that day and Amber and her former friends are forced to relive the events leading up to Kieran's death, learning truths along the way that they would rather not know about themselves. Can they work together to rid themselves of their demons and find out what really happened to Kieran all those years ago? The Darkness Within Ourselves is the start of "The Darkness Series", a page-turning psychological thriller series that is guaranteed to keep you awake at night. If you like fast-paced thrillers with dark twists and themes of mental health then you'll love this terrifying story of psychological disorders by author Jessica Huntley. ** Winner of the Editor's Choice Award in the BookShelf Fiction Awards 2023**




A Light in the Darkness


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Some people lead because of their position, while others have an innate ability to inspire action regardless of the most adverse conditions. However, a universal disconnect remains - current leadership practices are exclusively focused on how the leader interacts with their people, not the people's ultimate output.A Light in the Darkness supports everyone to both lead and develop at their own pace; harnessing each individual's unique capacity while mitigating ineffective learned behaviors. Rather than a "How To" book, we challenge the reader to usher in a new era of leadership, bespoke in nature.A Light in the Darkness introduces practices that were initially found to work in the life or death situations afforded by 20 years of Military Service. We're excited to find that they work equally well from the boardroom to the classroom. The reader's art becomes adapting them for what you do, who you are, and an uncertain future - ultimately identifying the optimal process for everyone in their constellation.




A Light in the Darkness


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Felix and Lane are trying out their new normal. Normal means no more car chases, no more drug lords, and definitely no more kidnapping bad guys. All of that is a thing of the past in this new, normal(ish) lifestyle filled with family get-togethers, torturous jogs through the park, and the occasional romp in the parking lot. Felix is done stealing (except for the cat). He's actually enjoying the boring side of life, especially with Lane by his side doing what he does best: looking handsome. But when Felix's brother wants to repair their relationship, he brings with him a secret that could cost all of them their lives. Lane isn't complaining because thrilling, life-threatening situations are right up his alley. They think they have a handle on the situation, but what they don't know is that someone has been working them from the shadows, forcing them to do exactly what he wants as he drives them closer to his sinister game of life and death.A Light in the Darkness is 82k words of snark, kidnappings, and poorly planned heists.




A Dance with Darkness: Unmasking Jack the Ripper


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In the heart of London, a chapter of darkness unfolded, leaving an indelible mark upon the city's history. It is a tale of fear and resilience, of shadows that danced through the narrow streets of Whitechapel, and of a mysterious figure whose name became synonymous with terror—Jack the Ripper. Within the pages of this narrative, we delve into a fictionalized account of Jack the Ripper's activities, exploring the depths of his twisted mind and the chilling trail of his murderous rampage. From the cobblestone alleys to the dimly lit corners of the city, we bear witness to the macabre dance that unfolded, forever haunting the collective psyche of London. But this is not merely a story of horror. It is a reflection on the human spirit, the resilience of a city scarred by the Ripper's reign, and the enduring pursuit of justice and redemption. As we navigate the labyrinthine streets of Whitechapel, we glimpse the tireless efforts of the detectives who sought to unmask the Ripper and bring an end to the terror that had gripped the city. Through these pages, we are invited to contemplate the choices made in the face of darkness, the legacy left behind, and the echoes that continue to reverberate through time. It is a tale of the enduring power of hope, the fragility of the human condition, and the bonds that unite us in the face of adversity. Join us as we embark on a chilling journey, unraveling the secrets that lie within the shadows and exploring the legacy that remains. Through the eyes of the city, the detectives, and even the enigmatic figure of Jack the Ripper himself, we come face to face with the complexities of good and evil, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Welcome to the haunting world of "A Dance with Darkness: Unmasking Jack the Ripper." Brace yourself for a tale that will test the limits of your imagination and delve into the depths of the human psyche. Step into the shadows and discover the legacy that lingers, forever etched in the annals of history.




Seduced into Darkness


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Seduced into Darkness: Transcending My Psychiatrist’s Sexual Abuse is a vivid and captivating story of hope for survivors of abuse as well as a case study in a skilled manipulator’s tragic exploitation of his professional power. This poignant memoir chronicles the traumatic psychological abduction and sexual exploitation of depressed college student Carrie Tansey at the hands of her psychiatrist, Dr. Anthony Romano—thirty-one years her senior. For three years, their secret “affair” was carefully calculated and controlled by Romano, as Carrie’s mental and emotional health continued to deteriorate, bringing her closer and closer to the edge. Their dual-relationship finally came to light when Carrie’s suicide attempts landed her in a world-renowned psychiatric hospital. Gradually, she began to reclaim her power, reported Romano to the state licensing board, successfully sued him for malpractice, and testified before the state legislature to bring awareness to such abuses. As Carrie tells her tale, it is a journey paralleling that of the mythical archetype Persephone, the naive innocent who was abducted into darkness, reemerged and regenerated herself, then fearlessly returned to the prison she had fled, this time to help free others. Today, Carrie Ishee is a widely respected art therapist and life coach as well as a teacher specializing in the issues of ethics, self-care, and boundaries for mental health professionals.




Flirting with Darkness


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“Ben shows that the black keys of wistfulness and sorrow can make music every bit as beautiful as the white keys. These pages will train your ears to hear heaven’s music once again.” —Jeremy Camp, Gold-charting singer and subject of the movie I Still Believe “With depth and clarity, Ben draws on his personal experience to offer you the practical tools and the courage you need to retaliate against the weight of darkness and walk forward in freedom.” —Levi Lusko, pastor and bestselling author Ben Courson’s mission is to inject hope into a generation plagued by anxiety and despair. In this follow up to Optimisfits, he shares his own battles with depression, PTSD, and personal tragedy—and how that turmoil came to fuel his unabashed optimism and unshakable confidence in God’s ability to heal. In Flirting with Darkness, Ben encourages you to not accept depression as a permanent state, but instead turn to the One who will champion your every struggle. He offers up the tools that helped him cling to God during his darkest moments, helping you discover how… prayer can transform your spirit and turn your pain into joy shifting your focus from your problems to God’s promises allows you to recognize your purpose finding a tribe in friends and family will help you move beyond loneliness counseling and medication can be important parts of God’s plan for your deliverance from mental illness If you feel weighed down by despair, the childlike wonder and biblical insights in Flirting with Darkness will help you glimpse beyond your current pain to see the light in your own story.




To Meet with Darkness


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To Meet With Darkness by Boyd Hurtado




Cover Him With Darkness


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In rural Italy, a priest keeps a dark secret beneath his chapel — a prisoner. Only the elder holy man knows who this prisoner is and even the priest does not know how long he has been there — hundreds of years, perhaps, or even longer. His fear is that anyone in his parish would ever come in contact with his mysterious and unholy charge. But what happens is even worse than he could have imagined. His lovely young daughter, whose innocence and devotion to god he prizes over all else, trails her father into the cavern and catches a glimpse of the prisoner, a beautiful being like the most handsome of men and yet not. She looks in his eyes and sees pain and wisdom and eternity. Unable to keep away from this silent creature chained to an altar stone, she lives in fear that her father will catch her. One day he does and sends her off to America to be raised by her aunt in Boston. But she never forgets her silent love. Cover Him with Darkness is a thrilling story of an archangel banished from heaven and the human woman with whom he falls in love.




Seeing Light with Darkness


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My life is filled with interesting stories from first grade all the way to present-day 2017like how I lived with twenty-twenty vision until I was seventeen and that age I was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration also known as Stargardt. I write about the person I was with vision, and I write stories about how I was after my visual disability. This also includes the struggles I endured and how I overcame them. The stories I wrote are important to who I have become now. I had to become a bad person to become a good person. The rainbow high section of the book changed my perspective for the LGBT community. Seeing blindly has different meanings to me. What does it mean to you?