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  Try to Remember!

  Frank Herbert

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  Try to Remember by Frank Herbert is a gripping psychological science fiction story that explores humanity’s desperate attempt to communicate with an alien species—or face extinction. Set against the backdrop of a looming interstellar crisis, the story follows Francine Millar, a psychologist burdened by personal grief, as she uncovers a radical truth: that genuine understanding may lie not in words, but in emotion. As time runs out, Francine must bridge a communication gap between species through symbolic gestures and forgotten emotional memory. With its poignant commentary on language, trauma, and human evolution, Herbert delivers a powerful tale of connection that resonates far beyond its era.

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  Interview with a #Vanlifer

  M.K. Williams

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  The one question no one is asking in the current climate crisis is, "how does this affect the vampire population?" 
  Scoring an exclusive interview with Peter and Ursula, the now internet-famous influencers and #vanlifers, our narrator details their evening in Yosemite National Park with a pair of vampires. 
  In this satirical short story, we will learn about Peter and Ursula’s experience as vampires, their unique risks as the climate continues to change, and how they plan to use their celebrity to influence public policy and help the climate insecure. This story presents itself as an interview where the reader will go through the well-documented challenges of vampires among us and new issues arising from climate chaos. 
  A continuation of the fictional evolution of vampires, following in the footsteps of Anne Rice’s Interview with a Vampire, this story shows a different class of vampires. Socially conscious environmentalists with an eye for photography and a growing online brand, these influencers are looking to bring the vampire community into the light.

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  Heart of Darkness

  Joseph Conrad

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  Heart of Darkness is Joseph Conrad's haunting and profoundly influential novella, a powerful exploration of imperialism, moral ambiguity, and the darkness that lies within the human soul. Framed as a seafaring tale yet unfolding as a psychological journey, the novel remains one of the most enduring works of modern literature.
  
  The story follows Charles Marlow, a seasoned sailor who recounts his voyage up the Congo River while working for a Belgian trading company. Tasked with transporting supplies and eventually meeting the enigmatic agent Kurtz, Marlow travels deeper into the African interior, where the trappings of European "civilization" gradually dissolve. As the jungle closes in, so too does a sense of unease, revealing the brutal realities of colonial exploitation and unchecked power.
  
  Kurtz, once celebrated as a man of exceptional promise and ideals, becomes the embodiment of moral collapse. His descent into tyranny and madness exposes the hypocrisy of imperial ambitions and challenges the belief that progress and enlightenment accompany empire. Through Marlow's reflections, Conrad interrogates the fragile boundaries between civilization and savagery, reason and obsession.
  
  Written in Conrad's dense, evocative prose, Heart of Darkness is as much an inward journey as a physical one. The novella confronts readers with unsettling questions about human nature, greed, and responsibility, suggesting that the true "darkness" resides not in distant lands but within the hearts of men themselves.
  
  Provocative, unsettling, and timeless, Heart of Darkness continues to inspire debate and interpretation, influencing countless writers, filmmakers, and thinkers. It is an essential work for readers seeking a profound meditation on power, conscience, and the complexities of the modern world.

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  Forgiven

  Garrett Leigh

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  High school sweethearts Mia and Luke get a second chance at love in this brand-new contemporary romance from award-winning author Garrett Leigh.When Mia Amour returns to England to open a florist shop, all she wants to do is put her lousy ex behind her and never look back. But getting a fresh start is easier said than done when her first love, the boy who once broke her teenage heart, strolls back into her life. He’s every bit as sexy as she remembers, and the urge to melt back into his arms almost makes her forget how devastated she was when he took off without a word. Almost. Left with no choice, Luke Daley did what he had to do, leaving town to earn enough money to save his broken family, though it just about broke him, too. But now he’s back, running his uncle’s business and trying desperately to forget about Mia, the girl he left behind all those years ago. When he runs into her in town, the shock of seeing her again brings an intense rush of emotions: love, guilt…and an overwhelming urge to find out if it’s still as amazing between them as it used to be.It doesn’t take either of them long to give in to desire and discover the fiery passion they once shared burns hotter than ever. With each new touch, each moment of forgiveness, old hurts heal and the future they’d hoped for ten years ago becomes possible again. But their fragile connection is tested by a threat neither of them saw coming—a threat that could end their second chance before it even gets started.ForgivenBook 1: ForgivenBook 2: Unforgotten

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  Deadly Coffin

  Jenna St. James

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  A Forty-year-old Witch with a New Career 
   
   
   
  A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter 
   
   
   
  And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets 
   
   
   
  When Shayla and the gang attend the Enchanted Island Museum celebration for the acquisition of an authentic Dracul coffin, they have no idea the chaos about to unfold. When the dead body of one of the guests is revealed inside the coffin, numerous suspects emerge. Who knew collecting antiques could be so dangerous and cutthroat? In between stakeouts at a seedy pier and chatting up a Papillon dog named Sassy for information, Shayla and Alex once again use their supernatural skills and hunt down the killer. Just when pieces start to come together, Zoie's friend, Izzy, is kidnapped. With Needles leading the charge, can Shayla identify the killer and save Izzy too? If you like paranormal cozy mysteries and midlife main characters, then this series is for you!

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  Made in Heaven

  J.N. Chaney, M.F. Lerma

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  Where one mission ends, another begins... 
  Cole and his crew are no strangers to bad breaks. That's just life. With a war waging in Anypsian territory, it doesn't matter that their task is complete. Gray is family, and you don't turn your back on family. His memories remain elusive, and enemy forces continue to work behind the scenes in their quest for power. To stop them, Cole teams up with the shadowy organization known as Chaos. 
  The first order of business is to find a missing Anypsian with vital information and bring her in. There's just one problem—no one knows what side of the war she's on. 
  Once a Renegade, always a Renegade. 
  Tracking down someone who doesn't want to be caught on an unfamiliar planet is hard enough. Add a parasitic race of aliens and more secrets into the mix, and this new job is going to be a real doozy, but Cole was raised to finish what he started and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty in order to find the truth and put an end to this war. 
  With a loyal crew, determination, and maybe a dash of luck, Cole has a fighting chance to come out on top. 
  But this time, the stakes are higher than ever, and winning one battle doesn’t equal victory. 
  Anypsia has secrets, some as old as life itself. Secrets that in the wrong hands will wreak havoc across this galaxy and change the future forever. 
  Warning: This book contains action, cussing, bad jokes, and general badassery. Read at your own risk.

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