Cracked spines, dog-eared pages, and illustrations that spark a child’s imagination – these are the hallmarks of cherished children’s books. More than just bedtime stories, they are the seeds of literacy, empathy, and a lifelong love of reading. For me, these tales are time capsules, transporting me back to the wonder of childhood and reminding me of the power of a well-told story to shape young minds. From whimsical adventures to heartwarming lessons, I’m thrilled to share my most treasured children’s books, hoping to ignite a spark of magic in a new generation of readers.
Flesh Party: Five Monstrous Horror Stories (The Flesh Party Collection)
Ghosts, Werewolves, Vampires, Lake Monsters, Cosmic Creatures, and the Dead. Monsters are everywhere, hiding in the dark waiting for their time in the light. Included in this collection:
A Green Dress in Tatters
Matt’s world has been shattered by a recent breakup, sending him fleeing to a peculiar hotel to clear his head. As he seeks refuge, he sees things that can’t be real. The apparitions grow increasingly vivid and insistent, blurring the line between what is real, and what lies beyond.
Beneath the Skin
Warren joins his family and friends for a weekend camping trip. At first everything seems fine. But as the night wears on, everyone’s true selves emerge, and who Warren was may not survive the night.
Flesh Party
Jason is looking for a late night hook up with a pretty girl. He might just get lucky. However, while soft skin may be on the menu, it might not be the kind he had in mind… and it might be his.
Under Thin Ice
Liam’s brother died by drowning. At least that’s what everyone seems to believe. Liam knows what really happened though, and he intends to prove everyone wrong. Because he knows… whatever’s under the ice has sinister intentions.
A Stitch in Time
Mallory is in a race against time, battling a terminal lung disease that threatens to take her life. Before she succumbs to her illness, she must save her granddaughter from the creature that’s haunted her since she was a young woman. With the clock ticking, will Mallory find a way to secure her granddaughter’s safety? Or will the creature win?
While Beauty Sleeps
The supermodel is in a coma.
The footballer is to blame.
The journalist holds a lifelong grudge.
Emily Jones yearns to be a journalist at a top London news station. When her best friend, supermodel Eliza Brown, ends up in a coma after a car accident, Emily’s asked to cover the story, which is a huge scoop.
The twist?
Eliza’s infamous lover happens to be Emily’s childhood crush, and nemesis, —famous footballer, Jake Adams.
Emily agrees to the offer knowing she must remain professional…until the ugly past returns to haunt her. A past where Jake had humiliated Emily, emotionally scarring her for life.
Brilliant Disguise (The Charlie McClung Mysteries Book 1)
Do you think you could tell the difference between murder and suicide?
Detective Charlie McClung has had a long, successful career in the police force, but he wants more from life than crime and death. He moves to a small town for a simpler life. It turns out his first case is the most complicated of his career.
A young woman is killed, and the chief of police rules it suicide without an investigation. But the dead woman’s beautiful neighbor and his gut tell him something entirely different.As McClung discovers secrets never meant to be found, he quickly finds himself in more trouble than ever imagined. Can he solve the case before he loses everything important to him, his life, and his newfound love?
A tragedy in the author’s family inspired this fascinating story. Buy today and discover how truth is stranger than fiction.
The Tragedy of Medusa (Mythology Series)
In the realm of ancient Greece, where myths and legends dance with reality, a new narrative unfolds, shrouded in mystery and fascination: “Tragedy of Medusa”.
In this captivating tale, the age-old story of Medusa takes a mesmerizing twist, blending two intriguing versions of her origin. Was she truly born a gorgon, or did a darker fate await her as a mortal woman?
Medusa’s journey begins with a painful rejection from her mother, Ceto, the mother of monsters. Cast aside due to her mortality, she embarks on a tumultuous path filled with cruelty and heartbreak. But within her, a dormant strength stirs, waiting to be unleashed.
As Medusa navigates a world fraught with challenges, she forms an unexpected bond that unveils a power she never knew she possessed. Her life takes a fateful turn, leading her away from her haunting past and into the sanctuary of the Priestesses of Athena.
However, peace remains elusive as the gods continue to shape her destiny. Poseidon’s desires set off a chain of events that change Medusa’s life forever. In a twist of fate, Athena intervenes, gifting her with a transformation that blurs the lines between monster and mortal.
Now, as a vengeful huntress with newfound abilities, Medusa embarks on a quest for retribution, petrifying all who cross her path. But not everyone is content with her reign of terror. The gods send her sisters as messengers, urging her to reconsider her path.
Haunted by the consequences of her actions, Medusa retreats with her sisters, seeking solace in their shared monstrosity. However, a hero’s arrival, tasked with her demise, forces Medusa to confront her identity and the impending arrival of motherhood.
Explore the untold tale of a woman trapped between two worlds — too weak to be a monster, too monstrous to be a mortal.
“Tragedy of Medusa” weaves a timeless myth with fresh, enigmatic threads, immersing you in a world of complexity, resilience, and unforeseen choices. Uncover the layers of Medusa’s journey as she grapples with her true nature, her newfound power, and the quest for redemption.
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A Year of Sacred Trees: Working With the Wisdom of Tree Spirits Throughout the Year
A practical guide on how to tune in with the sacred energies of trees and work with tree spirits each month of the year. Trees are vital to life on Earth, providing many benefits to the environment, wildlife and humans. Trees clean the air and allow us to breathe, keeping the atmosphere rich in oxygen and filtering pollutants from the air and improving our immunity. Trees protect against floods and water pollution and are essential for the water cycle and combating climate change. Some trees fix nitrogen into the soil making the soil fertile for other plants ot grow, or protect riverbanks from collapse. Many trees live to a great age and have witnessed much in their long lives. Trees give us food, shelter warmth, tools, furniture and many practical objects., cool our streets and cities, and give ease of mind during stressful times and are beneficial to our mental health. Yet we often take trees for granted, making use of them but not stopping to thank them or to ask their permission to use their gifts. This is a book about the wisdom of trees and how we can work with them throughout the year, working with the spirits of the trees, honouring them and cooperating with them so that we may develope a relationship of cooperation rather than exploitation. Within these pages the various Tree Calendars and the Tree Alphabet are explored, as well as the practical, medicinal, magickal and divinational properties of each tree. Prayers and Meditations are given for each tree, and practical exercises for working with tree spirits and developing relationship with trees are given. The book is richly illustrated in full colour with photographs and artwork.
Contents include discussion of the Ogham alphabet and associated tree calendars, the British folkloric names for the lunar months in both English and Welsh, botanical information, colour photographs, folklore and mythology associated with each tree for each month of the year, medicinal, magical and divinatory uses for each tree, guided meditation and prayer for each tree, full colour illustrations, practical exercises and guidance for contacting and working with tree spirits, cutting and using wands in attunement with the trees, such that they become allies, making flower essences, English, Latin and welsh names for each tree.
From the Recesses of the Dark
Imagine a perfect London; a place with no lawbreakers, no criminals, and no dangers to a peaceful society.
A perfect city that keeps only the most perfect of citizens and throws the rest away behind an unscalable wall into a wasteland known only as Exile. Lewis, an ordinary university student, somehow finds himself cast away with the other dregs of society into this anarchistic land.
Along with the help of a convicted murderer and an unlikely friendship with a possessive sociopath, he soon loses his sense of morality and becomes lost in a dark and villainous version of himself whilst struggling to survive in a land where he must learn to either kill or die.
And so, we close these verdant volumes, their captivating green covers leaving a lasting impression. More than just visually appealing, these books, in their various shades of emerald, forest, and lime, have shown us that a beautiful cover can be a gateway to equally compelling stories. Whether you’re drawn to the symbolism of growth, the tranquility of nature, or simply the allure of a stunning design, I hope this exploration of green-covered books has inspired you to look beyond the usual and appreciate the artistry that goes into every aspect of a book. May your own reading adventures be filled with unexpected discoveries, and may you find yourself drawn to the shelves, seeking out those covers that whisper promises of captivating tales within.