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  The House of Whispers

  William Le Queux

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  The blind man was well aware that her reply was but a subterfuge. Little, however, did he dream the cause. Little did he know that a dark shadow had fallen upon the young girl's life -- a shadow of evil. "Gabrielle," he said in a low, intense voice, "why aren't you open and frank with me as you once used to be? Remember that you, my daughter, are my only friend!"

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  TheCaptivetheHologramExperience

  Emma C Holmes

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   This narrative is about a young woman, Sherry; she's a smart and crisp advertising supervisor employed by Silverstone Advertising Agency. She became captivated by a computer hologram while napping at her desk at work. When at first, she brushed the experience off as a revelation of her imagination, then later realized that the mystical character may not be out of her imagination at all. After months of communicating with the mysterious hologram, it was evident that her behavior changed; and consequently, these changes were revealed by her absences from work. The employees became suspicious of her secretiveness and strange behavior and of her unusual outburst. Sherry had that far-away look in her eyes. Her well-kept secret started to affect her personal relationships. She avoided her fiancé’ While communicating with the hologram his vernacular suddenly changed in the rapidity of articulation with extreme preciseness revealing that this entity was not of this earth. The hologram answered many of Sherry’s questions. He explained that she was chosen to be visited by him. “An entity from another Universe.” Then explained his universal explanation of, Religion, Science, Parallel Universe, Quantum Physics, Mental Telepathy, and Mind Transference, revealing the reality of Life on other planets. Sherry learned the ambiguity of the awarded hologram’s “Privilege Art.”  After months of training and communicating with the hologram it was now time for her astral travel with the enigmatic entity. 
  The reader may wonder if Sherry was held captive; or was captivated by the... “Hologram Experience.”

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  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown

  Jeff Kinney

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  When snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s middle school, his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley Jefferson. 
   
  It’s a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighborhood meltdown. When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day?

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  Captain John Smith - A Foothold...

  Geoff Benge, Janet Benge

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  The mainsail cracked above them in the ferocious wind as a group of red-faced men descended on John. "You have brought a curse on us. Overboard with you," one of the men yelled. A chorus of cheers went up. It was the last sound John heard before he was dumped over the side of the ship and engulfed by the dark, roiling ocean."Thrown overboard, enslaved by the Turks, captured by pirates, rescued by a princess-the story of Englishman John Smith (1580-1631) would seem unbelievable were it fiction. Young John first sought adventure in Europe, traveling as far as Russia and distinguishing himself in the wars that raged across the Old World.But John Smith's real passion was for the New World, and in 1607 he sailed to North America with the men who would establish the first lasting British settlement-Jamestown. There he fought level-headedly for the policies that would enable the fragile community to survive starvation, disease, and deadly attacks to become a foothold in the New World.Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.

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  Dracula

  Bram Stoker

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  Embark on a chilling journey into the heart of darkness with Dracula, Bram Stoker's timeless masterpiece that defined the vampire genre. When Jonathan Harker, an unsuspecting English solicitor, travels to Transylvania to assist the enigmatic Count Dracula with a real estate transaction, he finds himself ensnared in a nightmarish web of terror and deceit. 
  Dracula, a mysterious and charismatic nobleman, harbors a sinister secret—he is an ancient vampire who feeds on the blood of the living. As the Count sets his sights on London, unleashing a reign of terror upon the innocent, a group of unlikely heroes must unite to confront the unrelenting evil. Led by the astute Professor Van Helsing, they embark on a desperate quest to stop Dracula before his darkness consumes them all. 
  Told through a series of letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings, Dracula is a tale of love, horror, and unyielding courage that has captivated readers for generations. With its eerie atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and relentless suspense, this Gothic classic continues to haunt and mesmerize, proving that some legends never die.

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  X Volume 2: The Dogs Of War...

  Eric Nguyen, Duane Swierczynski

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  "When X attacks the notoriously corrupt narcotics squad known as ""The Dogs of War,"" the manipulative Lt. Setter fights back by pitting him against the last few honest cops in Arcadia... and X's battle escalates into a war for the soul of the city! 
   
  Collects issues #5–#8 of the series. Adapted from the issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. 
   
  Includes the disturbing story of ""the 'Rents,"" three murderous suburbanites! 
   
  Performed by Eric Messner, Rayner Gabriel, Natalie Van Sistine, Andrew James Spooner, Steven Carpenter, Gabriel Michael, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, Stephanie Németh-Parker, James Lewis, Peter Holdway, James Konicek, Earl Fisher, Anthony Palmini, Bradley Foster Smith, Darius Johnson, David Engel, David Cui Cui, Evan Casey, James J. Johnson, Jean Rosolino, Jon Vertullo, Keith Richards, Ken Jackson, Keval Shah, Matthew Bassett, Matthew Pauli, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, Nickolette Kong, Nicole Perez, Nora Achrati, Patrick Boylan, Richard Rohan, Rob McFadyen, Sam Intrater, Scott McCormick, Shawn K. Jain, Sheree Wichard, Shravan Amin, Torian Brackett, Trei Taylor and Yasmin Tuazon."

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