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In a world where destiny and despair intertwine, Raven Adamos embarks on a harrowing journey that transcends the boundaries of life and death. Suffering from terminal cystic fibrosis at just twenty-three, Raven discovers a glimmer of hope in an enchanted key, a portal to the mystical fae realm of Ecromos. There, a miraculous cure awaits, but it comes at a steep cost: she can never return to her family and the human world she knows.As the portal transports her to Ecromos, Raven's fate takes a chilling twist when she falls into the clutches of Lord Argall, a formidable fae nobleman with a sinister agenda. Whispers in Ecromos suggest that Raven's enchanted key binds her to a fated mate, but Argall cunningly strips her of it, severing her connection to true love. In captivity, she endures cruelty and abuse, much like countless other human women in the lord's opulent manor, her dreams of happily ever after seeming futile.What Raven doesn't know is that her fated mate, Niall, a valiant soldier in the Court of Chaos, has united with escaped human women Zoe and Elianna, along with their mates Cailen and Blaze, and allies from various courts and kingdoms. Their mission: to wage war against Lord Argall and rescue the captive women, including Raven, before it's too late.The following themes are explored in The Other World series: graphic sexual content, terminal illness/contemplating death, captivity, slavery, abduction, rape, torture, sex trafficking, talks of suicide, vulgar language, and murder.

"Second Chance with Santa" by C.A. Varian invites readers into the enchanting world of Carol, a gifted artist and suburban housewife navigating the scenic landscapes of New England. At 48, Carol grapples with the stagnation of her 23-year marriage to Tom, prompting him to seek a new path in his own apartment.Amidst the emotional turbulence, a twist of fate occurs during a lunch with her confidante, Maggie. Within the charming confines of a local diner, Carol encounters Nick Clausen, a man in his early 50s whose striking resemblance to Santa Claus captivates her. Nick's charisma proves irresistible, sweeping Carol off her feet and ushering her into a realm of romantic escapades that reignite dormant emotions.Yet, the fervor of this newfound passion isn't without its challenges. Tom, discovering the affair, forces Carol to confront a profound dilemma. Torn between the comfort of a familiar yet lackluster marriage and the exhilaration found in Nick's embrace, Carol grapples with a decision that will reshape the contours of her life. "Second Chance with Santa" is a poignant exploration of love, choice, and the transformative power of unexpected encounters.

What would you do if those who were murdered didn't leave the plane of the living, but instead entered your dreams... haunting you until their stories were told?After surviving an abduction and near death herself, Hazel, along with her police officer boyfriend, Tate, and Candy, are looking forward to their brand of normalcy.But the spirit of a murdered man shows up in Hazel's apartment. He's not just any man, however. He's the man Candy was murdered over. This, once again, throws their world into chaos, causing her to rethink what had never been questioned.Did the police have the right man in prison?Hazel tests powers she never knew she had and finds herself caught up in a tangled case of obsession and murder.The more she navigates the killer's past, the more entangled her life becomes, until it endangers those she loves.Forced to put those closest to her in the line of fire, Hazel marches into the dangerous world of a psychotic killer, to put their havoc to an end before it's too late.

Candy Townsend enjoyed her life as a young bartender in the city of New Orleans. Sure, she had a complicated relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Brad, but she was in love with a new man and was hopeful for the future. Sadly, her life, and her future, changed forever after one fateful night. Candy struggled in her new state of being until nearly a year later when a young woman with a special ability entered her apartment. A young woman named Hazel Watson.Hazel Watson had newly graduated from law school and it was time for her to move into her own apartment and join the adult world. Something she was admittedly dreading. Unfortunately, the only place she could afford in the popular city of New Orleans had a reputation for being haunted. Undeterred, and desperate to find a place of her own, she moved in regardless. Using her hereditary ability to communicate with the dead, she befriends her new apartment's resident ghost and teams up with the feisty spirit to help other lost souls she encounters.

Still fresh to the community of public defenders, Miss Hazel Watson finds herself entangled in a case of embezzlement - with a liberal dash of the supernatural. Who was this spirit haunting her client? Why is the spirit''s glimmering sapphire necklace so entrancing? And, most importantly, why could Hazel not communicate with her?Since she was a young girl, Hazel had been helping spirits conclude their earthly business so they could pass over. Her ability to communicate with spirits was passed down from her mother who was able to help guide her and hone her necromancy skills. Hazel was never a social butterfly, but she never had a problem interacting with the dead. Until now.There are enough challenges being a young, female, public attorney. Still, this new case presents challenges that Hazel could never have anticipated. She had never before met a spirit she couldn''t speak with. She couldn''t even determine who this woman had been. What was this spirit''s relationship with her client, Mr. Miller? How could this spirit help, or hurt, her client''s case?As Mr. Miller''s trial date inches closer, with more questions than answers, Hazel is rushing against the clock to identify the dead woman, find her killer, and avoid becoming the killer''s next victim herself.