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Lucian Graves never expected to sit at his estranged father's deathbed. But now, surrounded by ghosts and years lost to silence, he finds himself on the creaky old porch swing of a man he barely knew-and yet became. With each gust of December wind and the ominous glare of a raven he names the watcher, Lucian confronts a legacy of broken promises and the haunting truth that sometimes the greatest betrayals come from within. This is a holiday story of a man and his family truly learning what matters-even after almost everyone believes it's too late.

Join us for a fascinating, dangerous, and often irreverent romp through the most bizarre aviary ever encountered. Discover the wily machinations of the friendliest show-crows, negotiate borders between territorial landfowl, and take a trip through the stars to find your alien-parasite self stuck in a chicken. Each story in the Murderbirds anthology features a different species of feathered fiend, who is either the villain or intended victim of a deadly scheme.

Nova's father always said, “You’re raising me as much as I am you.” Growing up above his small bar, with the sounds of music and laughter below, Nova learned the true meaning of love, resilience, and sacrifice. Her father, a struggling musician, poured his heart into raising her, teaching her life's most valuable lessons through his own imperfections and boundless love. Now, as Nova faces life without him, she reflects on the unique childhood that shaped her.

In the heartwarming tale of "Choo Choo," you'll meet a brilliant and lovable dog named Choo Choo and his best friend, a spirited little girl named Maria. From the moment they find each other, their bond becomes unbreakable, and together, they embark on unforgettable adventures.

In a world that often whispers, sometimes there is nothing else for us to do but listen. My most recent whispers, as faint as they may have been, led me to write this book, one that is more or less about another book, but so much more. Many successful authors stress the need for the first chapter to be alluring enough to catch the listener's attention. Then they say, create an interesting plot and then a twist. Both should be systematically interwoven throughout.