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  Second Childhood - When Eternity...

  Clifford D. Simak

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  Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak - Achieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible—and inescapable! 
  You did not die. 
  There was no normal way to die. 
  You lived as carelessly and as recklessly as you could and you hoped that you would be lucky and be accidentally killed. 
  You kept on living and you got tired of living. 
  "God, how tired a man can get of living!" Andrew Young said. 
  John Riggs, chairman of the immortality commission, cleared his throat. 
  "You realize," he said to Andrew Young, "that this petition is a highly irregular procedure to bring to our attention." 
  He picked up the sheaf of papers off the table and ruffled through them rapidly. 
  "There is no precedent," he added. 
  "I had hoped," said Andrew Young, "to establish precedent." 
  Commissioner Stanford said, "I must admit that you have made a good case, Ancestor Young. Yet you must realize that this commission has no possible jurisdiction over the life of any person, except to see that everyone is assured of all the benefits of immortality and to work out any kinks that may show up." 
  "I am well aware of that," answered Young, "and it seems to me that my case is one of the kinks you mention." 
  He stood silently, watching the faces of the members of the board. They are afraid, he thought. Every one of them. Afraid of the day they will face the thing I am facing now. They have sought an answer and there is no answer yet except the pitifully basic answer, the brutally fundamental answer that I have given them. 
  "My request is simple," he told them, calmly. "I have asked for permission to discontinue life."

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  Under My Heel [Dramatized...

  Michael Anderle

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  "Europe is erupting in tension and violence. 
   
  David is only adding to the conflagration by setting a trap, one our team will trip to save those people still alive. 
   
  There is one thing every enemy of Bethany Anne finds out: they will be ground under her heels. 
   
  Now, something is heating up between Bethany Anne and Michael, and it isn’t her anger over him leaving her behind. 
   
  Well, much. 
   
  Further, the Patriarch is learning there might be someone worth sticking around for in his future. 
   
  If she would just stop being so hard-headed. 
   
  David believes he is smarter than the rest. Now, he must fight both the Patriarch and the Queen Bitch. 
   
  Are his days numbered? 
   
  Performed by Colleen Delany, Emily Beresford, James Konicek, Terence Aselford, Michael John Casey, Steve Wannall, Bianca Bryan, Christopher Graybill, Rob McFadyen, Eva Wilhelm, Eric Messner, Bradley Foster Smith, Matthew Schleigh, Matthew Pauli, James Lewis, Nora Achrati, Matthew Bassett, Danny Gavigan, Joel David Santner, Anthony Palmini, Alejandro Ruiz, Jacob Yeh, Yasmin Tuazon, Holly Adams, Ken Jackson, Robb Moreira, Zeke Alton, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Darius Johnson, Henry W. Kramer, Chris Stinson, Jason Keller, Tyler Hyrchuk, Mort Shelby and Rose Elizabeth Supan."

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  Death Warmed Over - Dan Shamble...

  Kevin J. Anderson

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  Ever since the Big Uneasy unleashed vampires, werewolves, and other undead denizens on the world, it’s been hell being a detective—especially for zombie PI Dan Chambeaux.  
  Taking on the creepiest of cases in the Unnatural Quarter with a human lawyer for a partner and a ghost for a girlfriend, Chambeaux redefines “dead on arrival.” But just because he was murdered doesn’t mean he’d leave his clients in the lurch. Besides, zombies are so good at lurching. 
  Now he’s back from the dead and back in business—with a caseload that’s downright unnatural. A resurrected mummy is suing the museum that put him on display. Two witches, victims of a curse gone terribly wrong, seek restitution from a publisher for not using “spell check” on its magical tomes. And he’s got to figure out a very personal question: who killed him? 
  For Dan Chambeaux, it’s all in a day’s work. (Still, does everybody have to call him “Shamble”?) 
  Funny, fresh, and irresistible, this cadaverous caper puts the PI in RIP … with a vengeance.

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  Son of the Hittites - The Amarna...

  Kylie Quillinan

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  Ankhesenamun’s world is upended by another death — this time, that of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. 
  As she tries to keep control of her throne and her country, the chief advisors tighten their own hold on power. Stripped of all authority and confined to her chambers, Ankhesenamun finally does the unthinkable — she sends a message to the Hittite king offering the throne to one of his sons. 
  But before the Hittite prince can arrive, the chief advisors find out. Ankhesenamun needs a way to control the advisors and reclaim her position before someone else takes her place on the throne. Because the advisors only need one daughter of Akhenaten alive… 
  Blending history and fantasy, The Amarna Age series is set in 18th Dynasty Egypt where the old gods have been worshipped for thousands of years and magic is a matter of belief. For readers of historical fantasy who enjoy an ancient world setting.

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  Blessed To The Luna

  Jessica Hall

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  After finding his mate, Andrei, couldn’t believe his luck. Second chance mates had never been heard of before. When he finds his second chance at love he knows he’s got his work cut out for him. 
  Sage is broken, after spending years in the hands of monsters. She finds herself in Andrei’s forsaken grasp. He’s just as tainted as her previous captors. 
  Can Andrei prove to his mate that he’s different from her kidnappers and get Sage to agree to be his Luna? And what happens when a rogue boy enters their lives and stirs up trouble. Will little Jonah be the alpha's redemption or his conviction when Sage declares she wants to keep him?

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  A Little Journey

  Ray Bradbury

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  In "A Little Journey," master storyteller Ray Bradbury takes readers on a captivating exploration of the human spirit and the transformative power of unexpected encounters. Set against the backdrop of Bradbury's signature blend of poetic prose and imaginative worlds, this short story unfolds a poignant journey that transcends physical boundaries, inviting readers to reflect on the profound connections that shape our lives. With his characteristic narrative prowess, Bradbury weaves a tale that resonates with universal themes, leaving a lasting impression on those who embark on this literary voyage.

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