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The Peacock's Legacy is a sweeping saga of one woman's courage in an era when women were expected to be silent. Brigid Power, the indomitable heroine of The Peacock’s Legacy, is born to a struggling Irish tenant farmer. She endures the loss of her mother and the devastation of the Famine of the 1840s, with the loss of three brothers.These experiences shape her indomitable character, displayed by her rejection of religion and flight from an unwanted marriage arranged by her domineering father.In Dublin, she joins the Fenian resistance—a bold act of rebellion fuelled by her love for a leading member of the movement, Niall, a banker who woos and marries her. But her idyll is not to las...

Born Posthumous chronicles the life and extraordinary afterlife of the iconic singer-songwriter Manny Old, unfolding the complex journey of his transition into a hyper-sophisticated artificial intelligence entity named Posthumous Manny Old. The narrative itself is uniquely structured, employing a nonlinear narrative guided by a guitar fretboard and visual signposts to mark chronological events. Manny Old’s career, characterized by his raw and unpolished vocal instrument and inherent emotional authenticity, was launched after a scathing newspaper review. The story follows Manny’s successful but turbulent life, marked by his dedication to family (especially his son, Junior, who was born wi...

Embark on an extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation in Esteban, where seemingly insignificant moments lead to profound change. Born into a tumultuous family, Esteban yearns for his father's affection but faces countless obstacles. A fateful teenage date alters the course of his life, triggering events that challenge him to the core and lead him to become a priest.Within a demanding seminary, Esteban grapples with inner turmoil and a relentless mental illness. The specter of graduation looms overhead until twists of fate unexpectedly grant him success.As a newly ordained priest, Esteban's first assignment reveals profound lessons through human interactions. Amid trials and ste...

Embark on Esteban's captivating journey of resilience and self-discovery in "Love's Irony." From the evocative streets of Las Cruces, where he battles illness and solitude while revitalizing a forgotten church community, to the vibrant city of Kochi in southwest India, Esteban's life takes unexpected turns.In Kochi, amidst fulfilling duties and encountering fascinating individuals, Esteban discovers an unexpected source of joy. His path intersects with Aja, the head nurse, and their connection defies the conventional boundaries of their roles. However, their burgeoning romance faces challenges, especially as Aja grapples with her identity as a practicing nun. Their complex relationship unfol...

Esteban, an unassuming and pure-hearted man, embarks on a transformative journey that inadvertently sparks a chain of events leading to global harmony and solutions to a pressing humanitarian crisis. His path of resilience takes him from Kochi, India, to the Vatican, where he works closely with the Pope and his inner circle of cardinals.When the Pope falls ill and passes away, Esteban finds himself unexpectedly elected as the new Pope by the College of Cardinals. Despite the immense honor, he declines the position, guided by a higher calling to fulfill a greater destiny.Amidst his ongoing struggles with solitude and an undiagnosed mental health condition, Esteban's life once more intertwines...

The Flat Tire is a tale that illuminates the universal threads of humanity binding us all. Through the once-separate lives of Cardinal LaMacchia, Rabbi Rahabi, Dr. Herzog, Imam Martin, and Sequoia Motyoq, Esq., the novel takes readers on a transformative journey, revealing that despite our varied paths, backgrounds, and beliefs, we are fundamentally connected. As these protagonists confront personal challenges, spiritual trials, and the ambitious mission to draft a Redeclaration of Independence for the United States, their individual stories intertwine to reveal a profound truth: our shared humanity transcends the borders of religion, philosophy, faith, and culture, reminding us of the inher...

Born Posthumous chronicles the life and extraordinary afterlife of the iconic singer-songwriter Manny Old, unfolding the complex journey of his transition into a hyper-sophisticated artificial intelligence entity named Posthumous Manny Old. The narrative itself is uniquely structured, employing a nonlinear narrative guided by a guitar fretboard and visual signposts to mark chronological events. Manny Old’s career, characterized by his raw and unpolished vocal instrument and inherent emotional authenticity, was launched after a scathing newspaper review. The story follows Manny’s successful but turbulent life, marked by his dedication to family (especially his son, Junior, who was born wi...

Gem was a quiet girl from a loving family, or so it seemed. She was four years old and playing in the garden when her mother’s sudden unprovoked and brutal attack changed everything.A life of intolerable cruelty ensued and Gem existed purely for her mother’s gratification in a home where all personable traces of a once functional family had been systematically removed.An adverse event during her teenage years forced Gem to leave Lanebridge, so she fled to London to live with her sister, but the sibling relationship soon turned sour, forcing her to seek independence within the hostile depths of a big city.The effects of childhood trauma and present day issues forced her to seek therapy an...

Title: Journeyers: Book One & Book TwoForm: Duology of novels ~ 400 pages & 600 pagesGenre: Epic Fantasy x Action-Adventure x Sword & SorceryTarget Audience: teens+ / fans of Redwall, Legend of Drizzt, Hunter x Hunter🎨Cover art by Goran GligovićMain Characters:✋Apo, the boy adventurer seeking his lost sister🐍Ouro, the snake spy undercover for the Queen🐒Rakar, the monkey monk who does not remember his past🕊️Isidi, the bird bard from a city in the skyPremise: *JOURNEYERS* is a story about the fantastique of nature. Within the Spiral Forest, animals wield magic like language and resist the empire of Mankind, residing in the heart of the Spiral Castle. Apo is an adve...

Title: Journeyers: Book One & Book TwoForm: Duology of novels ~ 400 pages & 600 pagesGenre: Epic Fantasy x Action-Adventure x Sword & SorceryTarget Audience: teens+ / fans of Redwall, Legend of Drizzt, Hunter x Hunter🎨Cover art by Goran GligovićMain Characters:✋Apo, the boy adventurer seeking his lost sister🐍Ouro, the snake spy undercover for the Queen🐒Rakar, the monkey monk who does not remember his past🕊️Isidi, the bird bard from a city in the skyPremise: *JOURNEYERS* is a story about the fantastique of nature. Within the Spiral Forest, animals wield magic like language and resist the empire of Mankind, residing in the heart of the Spiral Castle. Apo is an adve...

A government conspiracy exposed. A nation on the brink. And one woman with nothing left to lose.In the explosive conclusion to the Silent Code series, Emily Jensen faces her most dangerous mission yet—bringing down a digital empire built on lies, surveillance, and betrayal.With Dominion tightening its grip and Jack Carter walking a fine line between ally and fugitive, the stakes have never been higher. As public trust erodes and truth becomes a weapon, Emily must rally the last of her allies and face the mastermind behind the chaos.Because the real enemy isn’t just the system—it’s the silence we let it grow in.For fans of Homeland, Mr. Robot, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Sile...

A traitor in the shadows. A ghost from the past. And a system designed to destroy anyone who questions it.After uncovering the secrets behind Dominion—a surveillance network capable of reshaping truth itself—Emily Jensen is marked. Her allies are disappearing. Her enemies are multiplying. And the man she thought she lost may be the only one who can help her take the system down.Jack Carter knows the code better than anyone. But he also knows the cost. With Dominion expanding, and a new player rising from the ashes, Emily and Jack must race against time before silence becomes permanent.Filled with gut-punch twists, raw emotion, and breakneck suspense, Silent Unrest is a masterclass in psy...

A witch with forbidden power. A fae warrior torn by duty. A bond that could unite—or destroy—an entire realm.After the events of Marked by Thorns, Seren Elowen finds herself at the heart of a storm she never meant to start. Now a symbol of rebellion in the fae realm, her very presence threatens Queen Ilyra’s fragile rule. Seren’s magic is changing—growing beyond her control—and the realm is watching.Kael Thornhart was trained to hate witches. Now he’s bound to one by ancient magic and a bond that cuts deeper than any blade. But when whispers of betrayal echo through the Hollow Court, Kael must decide if his loyalty lies with his blood... or his heart.As political unrest de...

A cursed witch. A ruthless fae general. A magical bond that could ignite a war—or spark a love that defies every rule.Seren Elowen has lived her entire life in hiding, suppressing the dangerous magic tied to a forbidden bloodline. But when she's kidnapped by fae soldiers and taken across the veil into a realm of treacherous beauty, her world shatters. There, she learns a devastating truth: she’s magically bonded to Kael Thornhart, the fae general leading the war against witches.Kael is cold, disciplined, and lethal. Seren is everything he was taught to hate. Yet the bond between them crackles with power—and something far more dangerous than magic.As enemies close in and secrets unravel...

Meet Magbean, a bubbly little bean with big ideas and even bigger feelings. When Magbean spots a quiet new bean named Magbroccoli, he's eager to become instant best friends. But things don’t go quite as planned …In this sweet and funny story about patience, empathy, and understanding, Magbean learns that real friendships take time and that being kind is the best place to start.Set on the colourful shores of Beanpie Island, You Can’t Rush Friendships is the first book in the Magbean!™ series, celebrating diversity, emotional resilience, and the magic of growing at your own pace.Perfect for ages 4–9, this gentle tale is ideal for helping kids navigate social cues, respect boundaries,...