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  Unwritten Novel An - From their...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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  You're So Vain

  Whitney Dineen

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  Family drama is something Lutéce Choate struggles to avoid. With a mother who's an award-winning country western song writer, an aunt who's a Country Music Hall of Famer, and a brother who's a rock star, it hasn't exactly been a low-key kind of life, and she's ready for a break. 
   
   
   
  Then Lu's younger sister, Claire, goes off and gets engaged to a prince from Malquar, bringing the dreaded spotlight back to shine on their family once again. Lu wants to go to the engagement party about as much as she wants to yodel the Star Spangled Banner at the Grand Ole Opry with her crazy relatives. Alas, not going, doesn't appear to be an option. 
   
   
   
  Alistair George Henry Bere Hale is not the heir, but the spare. Without the weight of the Crown in his future, he's managed to live the carefree life of a man about town. That is until his younger brother gets engaged before him and their mother starts pressuring him to settle down. Alistair represents everything that Lutéce has come to despise—he's a rich, playboy, partier, who's always in the spotlight . . . But Alistair doesn't feel the same about Lu. In fact, he's quite drawn to his brother's future sister-in-law, prickles and all. 
   
   
   
  When Lu and Alistair's mothers witness the sparks between their children, they start to make plans of their own. Will Lu relax her prejudices long enough to get to know Alistair?

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  Dyer's Deception The: A Cozy...

  Hoang Nguyen

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  🎨 Natural dye artist and botanical expert Indigo "Indy" Vatson is hosting a natural dye workshop when the workshop's wealthy sponsor—a ruthless synthetic dye manufacturer—is found dead in her studio, face-down in a vat of her signature madder root dye. The police suspect a tragic accident, but Indy notices the dye bath has been chemically altered and the victim's business contracts contain hidden clauses about color patent theft. With her studio shut down and the dyeing community in turmoil, Indy must extract the truth from this colorful conspiracy. Assisted by her natural dye collective and the handsome forensic chemist analyzing pH levels, Indy uncovers a scheme involving dye formula theft, color patent infringement, and a plot to sabotage natural dyers. From suspicious colorfastness tests that reveal chemical tampering to plant material that doesn't match the growing region, every hue tells a story. But when Indy discovers the victim was systematically stealing ancient dye recipes from indigenous communities to patent them for corporate profit, she realizes the killer is protecting cultural heritage more vibrant than any synthetic color. With the natural dye symposium approaching and the real color thief still stirring the pot, Indy must fix the evidence before her own business bleeds out completely.

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  Locked by the Ringmaster (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  “FREAK SHOW – CREATURES OF PLEASURE” 
  Rural America in the 1930s…it’s a rough place. I joined the circus to put food on the table, but I didn’t realize what the job entailed. 
  The ringmaster said he’d train my body. I thought I’d become a strong performer—like an acrobat. 
  But that’s not what happened at all. He’s training me to be a “boxboy”. 
  Locked in chastity and locked in a tiny wooden box, only my head and my plump, naked rear protrude. He’s prepping me for my grand debut. I can’t wait. I want it so badly. 
  Men from far and wide will pay to use my dirty, sweaty body. 
  They’ll pay to use a circus freak. 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For exclusive stories, visit www.ArcherVale.com.

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  America The Great is Falling -...

  Anonymous

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  The book America The Great is Falling: The Rise of Morningstar’s Empire – The Son of Dawn is a fictional but deeply resonant exploration of systemic inequality in the United States. It delves into the struggles of Black and Brown communities, immigrant families, and marginalized groups, shedding light on injustices such as healthcare disparities, the trauma of immigration policies, and economic oppression. 
  Through the intertwined narratives of characters like Maya and Rosa, the book illustrates the human cost of these systemic failures while also highlighting resilience, collective action, and the ongoing fight for justice. It incorporates statistical evidence, historical accounts, and lived experiences to show the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities, while also serving as a call to action for equity and dignity. 
  The novel also examines the influence of wealth and power on government policies, portraying how billionaire elites manipulate systems to maintain control. With themes of resistance, solidarity, and global advocacy, America The Great is Falling is both a reflection of societal struggles and a rallying cry for change.

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  2084 - New World Man

  Jim Lowe

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  Brady knew two things: 
  It was the end of the world, and the Greens had won. 
  2084 was going to be an interesting year. All he needed to do was break out of jail first. 
  The Greens had won the fight against climate change, and the world was about to change in a big way. Bodhi Sattva, the charismatic leader of Sattva Systems™, had teamed up with the Green Revolutionaries to bring down the old industries that had been holding back progress. Together, they had a plan to save the planet and usher in a new era of sustainability. 
  But not everyone was on board with the new order. Brady had a unique ability, one that he could use to establish a criminal enterprise for himself and his adopted family of misfits and conspiracy theorists. The Greens saw him as a threat, but Bodhi had plans for Brady. 
  As the billion good-natured Greens worked to repair the planet with Operation Clean-up, Brady found himself in the middle of a struggle for power. Bodhi, the self-appointed Messiah of Mother Earth, had already shown that he was willing to go to great lengths to eliminate his business competitors. What was his endgame, and how far was he willing to go to achieve it? 
  This thrilling science fiction series explores the intersection of technology, environmentalism, and power. It is a must-read for fans of Cli-fi and Sci-fi readers alike. Join the new Green world today and discover the fate of the planet!

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