Destiny's Gate


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Live from a place of love. It conquers all that is evil. Shaken by the haunting from Conall, Paige Maddison hopes to put it behind her. When Paige's premonitions, nightmares, and ghostly visions return, however, she realizes there is no way of getting back to the normal she once knew. Try as she might to adjust to her new life at the O'Brien Manor, dark forces begin to brew on the grounds of the haunted O'Brien estate. Paige becomes the unwilling target of the Earthbounds, anguished souls who seek revenge and retribution. But where there is darkness, there is also light. Through an enigmatic string of events that has her questioning who she truly is, Paige soon learns that she is not only being watched over by guardians of both the spirit and mortal realms, but also being called upon by a greater power beyond her wildest comprehension. As her world is turned upside down, Paige faces a life-changing dilemma: Should she embrace her special gift and fulfill the destiny that is unfolding before her? Or will she succumb to the evil that surrounds her and deny her true identity? Destiny's Gate, book two in the Paige Maddison Series, follows the young heroine on her personal journey of discovering inner strength, undying loyalty, and the profound power of unwavering love....




Destiny Gate #2


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THE TIDES OF DESPAIR! Mitchell Slate has survived his first encounter with the nightmarish denizens of the Destiny Gate, but there are only greater horrors waiting as he follows its twisting tracks deeper. With no escape route in sight, is Mitch ready to take this ride all the way?




Destiny Gate #3


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THE UNDERGROUND! Beneath the Destiny Gate, Mitchell navigates a subterranean nightmare of labyrinthine tunnels with some exceptionally hostile architecture. With something stalking him through the shadows, can Mitchell find a way back up to the train before its too late?




Destiny Gate


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Writer Ryan Cady (Haunt You To The End, Batman) and artist Christian DiBari (Revolvers, Magdalena: Reformation) take you on a mind bending journey into the fabric of reality! During the Great Depression Mitchell Slate did everything he could for his family. One day his ride home takes a dark turn as Mitchell’s train veers off the rails and takes him on a macabre and darkly fantastical journey into his own fragile soul where he must face that life, for the most part, is the product of the decisions you make. For some, a “wrong” decision or two or more leads to a crossroads on the other side of the Destiny Gate – do you fight for a chance to survive and to start anew or succumb to your inner demons and end it all for you, or worse, those you love. Collects Destiny Gate #1 - #4




Destiny Gate #4


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The truth waiting back home; the reason for his one-way trip through a personal hell of fears and memories. One last horror stands between Mitchell Slate and the most important decision of his life— but even the Conductor can't help him now.




Destiny Gate #1 (Of 4)


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**MINISERIES PREMIERE** Writer RYAN CADY (**HAUNT YOU TO THE END, _Batman_**) and artist **CHRISTIAN DiBARI** (**REVOLVERS, MAGDALENA: REFORMATION**) present… Life, for the most part, is the product of the decisions you make. For some, a "wrong" decision or two (or more) leads to a crossroads on the other side of the Destiny Gate. Do you fight for a chance to survive and to start anew, or do you succumb to your inner demons and end it all for you and, worse, yours? In this opening tale, we meet Mitchell Slate at the height of the Great Depression. Down on his luck and heading home to a disappointed and desperate family, Mitchell’s train ride veers off the rails and transforms into a macabre and darkly fantastical journey into his own fragile soul.




Destiny's Calling


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GLIMPSES IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE “Hearing her speak, I received an unction of the possibility that I too would study abroad. Yet, the significance and the nature of my journey had not yet been revealed.” Excerpt - Chapter 2 - “Destiny’s Voice” DESTINY’S CALLING, Inspiration for the Journey, a short-story series, is the 3rd book of the series by Author, Vicki L. Thompson who engages readers to enter the unimaginable adventures God has prepared for everyone, called Glimpses in Divine Providence. The author presents a storyline juxtaposing the intersection of personal circumstances and faith so to fulfill life’s destiny. The principal character is a young college student whose response to an opportunity to study abroad uncovers the path to her destiny. Intriguing storytelling evokes vivid imagery of the novel’s characters, chronological sequences, era descriptions and historical landmarks as evidence of the unlimited possibilities of believing and trusting in God. The journey intertwines life’s events and character’s dialog to convey pertinent humanitarian issues with humorous resolve. The interplay evokes readers to believe there is a reason for special moments in life with subtle inferences of God’s providence in every occurrence, inspiring determination, hope, love for oneself, God and humanity.




Destiny's Seduction


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She holds the fate of the world in the palm of her hand. Arlana Von Fordin grew up knowing she was born to fulfill a prophecy. The pressure of her unknown destiny weighs heavily on a young woman who just wants to be normal. Then her future arrives in the form of a mysterious and sexy soldier from the neighboring empire Browan—a land no one has entered in almost two hundred years. Faced with a dangerous journey into a secretive country, haunted by seductive and terrifying dreams, the one thing Arlana longs for is someone to see her for the woman she is beneath the magic she commands. He has to protect her, whether he likes it or not. Lord Commander Oric of Browan has resented Arlana Von Fordin for most of his life. He blames her for taking away his choices and forcing him onto a path he never wanted. When he’s sent to bring her into his country on a quest to stabilize a rogue magic, he expects his hate to intensify. Instead, as he gets to know the shy sorceress, he’s overwhelmed with protectiveness and desire. Faced with all the forces threatening her, Oric must finally come to terms with his own destiny, and a love he never anticipated. Love is their only hope. Before meeting Oric, Arlana never expected to find a man who would love her for herself. But Fate demands a heavy price. For them to be together, they must confront Arlana’s destiny and right an ancient wrong. With time itself their enemy, they’ll have to discover if their love is strong enough to keep them alive…and save the world.




Wake Me Up Inside


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Wake Me Up Inside is a ghost story centered around Paige Maddison, a strong teen-age heroine. Paige is disturbed by nightmares of places she has never seen, and visions of a girl haunting her dreams. She is angry because she must move with her parents to an estate called O'Brien Manor, to help her estranged grandparents, one of whom is in ill health. As luck would have it, Paige meets Bradley Adam Parkman. Together they explore the estate and although they experience paranormal activity, neither one wants to discuss it in case the other would find them crazy. Paige stumbles onto a forgotten cemetery and a piece of a stone tablet. She is instantly curious and obsessed with what it is? During this quest, her grandfather's health fails and Paige bears the burden of solving a family secret which is tied to an evil spirit haunting the estate. Will Paige uncover the mystery of O'Brien Manor before it's too late? It's a page turner and will leave you feeling haunted. Reviews for Wake Me Up Inside: John Robert Colombo, author/anthologist and Canada's Master Gatherer had this to say: In Praise of Wake Me Up Inside: “It was an amazing feeling .... ” So begins this lively short first novel written by Lee Bice-Matheson... then it transports the reader to “the Manor” where life is rather different, both demanding and rewarding! The author deserves to be congratulated, for she has found a style that moves along in a sprightly fashion. She spares the reader the descriptive passages found in most first novels in favour of rewarding the reader with reams of lively speech. The result is that young Paige is very much alive, she enters into relationships, and she turns out to be something of an acrobat, for she leaps off the page! Amazon reviewer declared 'Move over James Patterson, there's a new kid in town! 5 stars C. Harkin, Fitzhenry & Whiteside said 'This portion of a tale of the supernatural connects the world that teens will know and be familiar with to the terrifying concept of ghosts and the unexplained.'




Destiny's Gate


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The first of M. L. Wells's radiant fantasy sci-fi series, Destiny's Gate, introduces the intriguing world of Talamh, an agrarian, warrior culture that has allowed its citizens to enjoy centuries of simple, healthy living in a clean environment. Recent college graduate Cynthia "Cindy" Harris is grieving the death of her father and, with her sister busy and distracted in Seattle and her brother having all but disappeared, she feels alone in her sorrow. At least she has her mother, Cathy, and her Uncle David...that is, until Cathy reveals her real name is Capriana and that she must leave Earth, and Cindy, to fulfill her calling as ruler of Talamh. But Capriana's destiny isn't inevitable and because of choices she made, Talamh faces grave threats that, if left unchecked, could cost it-and all the worlds it's connected to-dearly. As Capriana fights to regain her people's confidence, Cindy works for her uncle while struggling to make sense of a life increasingly filled with strange encounters and dark mystery as well as self-discovery and purpose.