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  Celephaïs

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "Celephaïs" is a fantasy story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in early November 1920 and first published in the May 1922 issue of the Rainbow. The title refers to a fictional city that later appears in Lovecraft's Dream Cycle, including his novella The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath (1926).Celephaïs was created in a dream by Kuranes (which is his name in dreams—his real name is not given) as a child of the English landed gentry. As a man in his forties, alone and dispossessed in contemporary London, he dreams it again and then, seeking it, slowly slips away to the dream-world...

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  Unicorn’s Instinct

  Elva Birch

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  Vivian had a literal unicorn . . . and tragically lost him. Her daughter is a kirin, a lucky Chinese unicorn, her son is eight months and already has four teeth, and she's working full-time as a nurse. She doesn't have the time for romance, no matter how handsome the new temporary pediatrics doctor is. She definitely doesn't have time for the puppy her daughter desperately wants. 
   
   
   
  As a unicorn shifter, Doctor Becket can use his power to heal disease and injury. The only problem is that every time he uses his magic, he loses a little bit of his own lifespan. He's made peace with this trade-off . . . until he meets a courageous single mother who reminds him what there is left to live for. 
   
   
   
  Instinct tells Becket that Vivian's home is exactly where he needs to be, but how can he risk her happiness and safety? Especially when someone who knows his secrets is willing to do anything to get him back for their own purposes . . .  
   
   
   
  Is it possible that Vivian will love two unicorns in her lifetime and lose them both? 
   
   
   
  Unicorn's Instinct is a funny and touching tale of healing and heart, with a guaranteed happy ever after, lots of laughs, adorable children, and one lucky puppy.

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  Washington's Labyrinth

  Michael Anderle, Martha Carr

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  Beneath Mount Vernon lies a secret worth killing for. 
   
  Major Leah Morgan has always put duty before her heart, especially when it comes to Jamie, the teammate who was once much more. 
   
  But when an old enemy steals a seemingly harmless artifact from the Long-Term Storage Warehouse, Leah's tangled feelings are the least of her worries. The artifact's true danger emerges when an ancient map surfaces, pointing straight to a secret labyrinth beneath George Washington's Mount Vernon—a labyrinth that guards a crown powerful enough to control the nation. 
   
  As Leah and her team race against time, they discover the labyrinth isn't just a maze—it's a deathtrap, protected by a ruthless society sworn to silence anyone who seeks the crown. Between deadly traps and lethal secrets, Leah must navigate the chaos of her heart and her mission. 
   
  Can Leah confront her past and secure the crown before it plunges America into darkness?

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  Frederick Pohl & CM Kornbluth:...

  Frederik Pohl, C.M. Kornbluth

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  Ross was a junior trader on Halsey's Planet, and had great prospects but was not happy at all. Everything smelled of decay. The whole planet seemed to be slowly disappearing, the population dwindling month by month and year by year and yet no one seemd to care or even notice. Something was very, very wrong. When the first interstellar transport in 30 years arrived on Halsey's Planet, it brought things to a head. The ship had touched on six other colony worlds - and all six had been devoid of human life. Where was everybody? It was almost as if humankind, when separated by cosmic distances from Mother Earth, could not survive. He didn't know the answer but he knew it all smelled highly of decay. Decay and Rot. This highly praised novel by C.M.Kornbluth and Frederick Pohl was first published in 1954 was seen as a wonderful satire on various trends in the society of the 1950's.

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  The Complete Works of O Henry

  O. Henry

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  Where Every Story Ends with a Surprise and Every Character Has a Heart.
  
  O. Henry was the definitive voice of the turn-of-the-century city—a writer who could find romance in a tenement flat, drama in a dusty ranch, and irony in a chance encounter. This comprehensive collection brings together his entire literary output, capturing the vibrant energy of an era where every ordinary person had an extraordinary story to tell.
  
  Inside this definitive collection, you will discover:
  
  The Master of the "Snapper" Ending: Experience the legendary plot twists that became his trademark—endings that are at once shocking, satisfying, and deeply human.
  
  The Chronicler of the "Four Million": While other writers focused on the "Four Hundred" of high society, O. Henry championed the shopgirls, clerks, and tramps of New York City, treating their lives with dignity and humor.
  
  A Journey Beyond the City: Explore his diverse range of settings, from the "Wild West" of Texas and the colorful landscapes of Central America to the quiet streets of the American South.
  
  The Language of the Streets: Delight in his playful use of slang, malapropisms, and metaphors that bring the bustling world of the early 1900s to vivid, noisy life.
  
  O. Henry's influence on the art of the short story is permanent, establishing a rhythm of storytelling that continues to inspire writers and filmmakers today. Whether you are looking for a heartwarming tale of sacrifice or a cynical comedy of errors, this volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of American literature and classic fiction.
  
  Expect the unexpected. Buy "The Complete Works of O. Henry" today and own the legacy of a master storyteller.

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  Sangis

  Boris Romanovsky

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  I'm Andrew First, leader of the Architects Clan and the city of Sangis. A million-strong horde of zombies will soon reach the borders of our lands. No clan on Earth has so far encountered such a threat. There are few who believe we have a chance here, but I refuse to give up. The Architects will face these zombies, and we will defend our city!

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