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  The Whispering Amulet

  Tracey Hill

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  Ever wondered what ancient secrets lie buried beneath the sands of Egypt? Let me tell you about Sekhet, a curious and determined girl from a humble village whose life takes an extraordinary turn. She stumbles upon a mysterious amulet—heavy, pulsing with an otherworldly energy, and etched with cryptic hieroglyphs. It's like it has a life of its own, hinting at forgotten powers and secrets lost to time. 
  Intrigued by this enigmatic artifact, Sekhet seeks out Neferu, a girl from a distant and mysterious family who've just moved into the grand, crumbling estate on the outskirts of the village. But this isn't just any old mansion. The estate is a relic of a bygone era, filled with whispers of curses and dark secrets. Especially the eastern wing—long avoided and shrouded in fear—it's said to conceal something sinister that even the bravest souls dare not confront. 
  As Sekhet and Neferu become fast friends, they start to uncover unsettling truths about the estate's hidden past. Strange footsteps echo through empty halls, mysterious lights flicker in the dead of night, and it feels like the very walls are trying to speak to them. With each revelation, the boundary between the known and the unknown starts to blur, pulling them deeper into a web of intrigue connected to some of ancient Egypt's most cryptic legends. 
  Dive into The Whispering Amulet, a gripping tale of suspense and discovery where the past and present collide. Join Sekhet and Neferu on their thrilling adventure to uncover the truth—a journey that could unlock the greatest secrets or awaken the darkest forces. Are you ready to unravel the mystery?

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  Ho-Ho-Ho Hostility

  Michael Anderle

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  A jolly guardian. A sinister collective. Christmas hangs in the balance. 
   
   
   
  Meet Kris Kringle. Behind the cheerful facade lies a skilled warrior with a mission: to protect the joy and spirit of Christmas from those who seek to destroy it. 
   
   
   
  When a sinister organization known as The Shadow Collective threatens to manipulate the stock market and bring global chaos, Kris must step out of the workshop and into the fray. 
   
   
   
  The Collective's schemes threaten to unravel the very fabric of the holiday season. 
   
   
   
  He must infiltrate the shadows, outsmart his enemies, and stop the Collective before they can execute their final, devastating attack. 
   
   
   
  Will Kris's unwavering determination and the magic of the North Pole be enough to save Christmas from the forces of greed and corruption? 
   
   
   
  Or will The Shadow Collective's ruthless pursuit of power plunge the world into a bleak, joyless winter?

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  Dust

  s. e. smith

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  It can always get worse… New dangers, old enemies, and more follow Dust as a new world order is established, one that will pit one species against another. Life is about to become very hazardous—for anyone who gets in his way. Dust's increasing uncertainty of the changes inside him, the treacherous journey to Portland, Oregon in search of his aunt and uncle, and his growing feelings for Sammy have him on edge. He is reluctant to tell his adopted family that the power inside him is growing again and that he isn’t sure when—or if—it will ever stop. When they reach Portland, Dust discovers a line has been drawn between those who have been changed and the unchanged ones who want to control them. Can Dust protect his new family from being used or will the power growing inside him become a force that will not only destroy his enemies, but also the ones he loves?

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  Philip K Dick: Second Variety -...

  Philip K. Dick

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  First published in Space Science Fiction May 1953. "The claws were bad enough in the first place—nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace—if it could!" When future war becomes so horrific that humans turn to machines and computers to design ways to kill each other strange things may happen. And DO in this classic Philip K. Dick story!

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  The Universe According to Yigor

  Amir Rimer

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  What if everything you knew about your reality was intentionally wrong? 
  On a distant planet, eerily similar to our own, the settlers believe they're exceptionally intelligent—but their creators know better. Designed to misunderstand the very nature of reality, their everyday conflicts spiral out of control, leading to absurd and tragic outcomes. Jimmy loves books and believes intelligence comes from reading; Max despises reading and claims true wisdom comes from life experience. Their simple disagreement escalates catastrophically, revealing deeper, hidden forces at play. 
  An ancient, advanced civilization watches silently, guiding events from the shadows. But when their carefully laid plans begin to unravel, the consequences become unpredictable—and increasingly bizarre. 
  Darkly humorous, insightful, and grippingly imaginative, "The Universe According to Yigor" blends cosmic satire with philosophical intrigue.

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  The Cold Equations - No Margin...

  Tom Godwin

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  The frontier of space is governed by rules that do not bend for hope, youth, or good intentions. In The Cold Equations, an Emergency Dispatch Ship races to deliver life-saving serum to a dying survey team on a distant world. Every calculation has already been made. Every variable accounted for. Or so it seems. 
  When an unexpected presence is discovered aboard the ship, the pilot realizes that survival is no longer a matter of heroism or mercy. The laws that govern space travel are exact, and they allow no appeals. What follows is a deeply personal confrontation between compassion and necessity, told with quiet restraint and relentless logic. 
  Tom Godwin was a mid-century science fiction writer best known for his stark, uncompromising portrayals of humanity facing the realities of an unforgiving universe. His work often rejected comforting illusions in favor of hard limits imposed by physics, environment, and consequence. 
  Published in 1954, The Cold Equations became one of the most discussed science fiction stories of its era. It sparked decades of debate about ethics, realism, and whether science fiction should comfort or confront its audience. Godwin’s legacy endures because his stories refuse easy answers and trust readers to wrestle with them.

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