David is an outcast in the world of the living as well as among his own kind. He hates what he is and struggles against it, making him dangerous to those like him. He struggles to set matters right, getting the mortal where he rightfully belongs even if it means the end of his immortal existence. With help from his newfound friends, he might just succeed, but what future awaits him if he does?

David is an outcast in the world of the living as well as among his own kind. He hates what he is and struggles against it, making him dangerous to those like him. He struggles to set matters right, getting the mortal where he rightfully belongs even if it means the end of his immortal existence. With help from his newfound friends, he might just succeed, but what future awaits him if he does?

He made his way to through the woods to the glen where the mystic pool was located.
He had been there many times before, always for the benefit of others.
Now he had to use it for his own purposes.
He stretched out his hand and stirred the waters into action.
It only took a moment for the images to form. The scene played out before him, causing him to knit his dark brows in a frown.
The truth was now known to him.
The vampire was the key.
He had to form a plan to get them back …
at all cost.

He made his way to through the woods to the glen where the mystic pool was located.
He had been there many times before, always for the benefit of others.
Now he had to use it for his own purposes.
He stretched out his hand and stirred the waters into action.
It only took a moment for the images to form. The scene played out before him, causing him to knit his dark brows in a frown.
The truth was now known to him.
The vampire was the key.
He had to form a plan to get them back …
at all cost.

Take your senses on a wild ride!!! Feel the terror as Allison slowly drifts "Out To Sea" or the horror as Duke has only"Twenty-Fours Hours" to live. In the story "Touched and Forgiven" Mike experiences Gods touch in a powerful way. Smell the bread rising in "Mutsie's Kitchen" or wonder if Ellen's husband is finally going to leave her. See how satan temps Rosie in "Cursed" or how Amy is rewarded by giving to a mission in "The Blessing." Feel the happiness rising as Dr. Joe realizes that the world is not ending but merely taking "A Short Pause." You will even chuckle a bit when you experience "The 1,234.56 Dollar Winner." So your emotions will have a "jolly good time" as they travel through life's trials and you will enjoy a good short story.

Take your senses on a wild ride!!! Feel the terror as Allison slowly drifts "Out To Sea" or the horror as Duke has only"Twenty-Fours Hours" to live. In the story "Touched and Forgiven" Mike experiences Gods touch in a powerful way. Smell the bread rising in "Mutsie's Kitchen" or wonder if Ellen's husband is finally going to leave her. See how satan temps Rosie in "Cursed" or how Amy is rewarded by giving to a mission in "The Blessing." Feel the happiness rising as Dr. Joe realizes that the world is not ending but merely taking "A Short Pause." You will even chuckle a bit when you experience "The 1,234.56 Dollar Winner." So your emotions will have a "jolly good time" as they travel through life's trials and you will enjoy a good short story.

It was just supposed to be a simple walk after dinner for Jennifer Hanning’s parents, but now her father is missing and her traumatized mother refuses to tell anyone what happened. To make matters worse, Jen is having strange dreams in which a voice is summoning her into the forbidden forest. Indeed, there is someone looking for Jen— the mystic being called Hope, who draws Jen into another dimension, another world of Earth. Jen discovers the danger her father, John, is in, and it’s up to her to rescue him. While on this mission, Jen encounters both majestic and terrifying creatures. She also discovers that her father, and now she, has become embroiled in a war, unlike any other, that is being waged against mankind. Join Jen as she leaves her old life behind and embarks on an incredible journey where she discovers abilities that she never knew she had. The ultimate fate of all the worlds of Earth hangs in the balance!

It was just supposed to be a simple walk after dinner for Jennifer Hanning’s parents, but now her father is missing and her traumatized mother refuses to tell anyone what happened. To make matters worse, Jen is having strange dreams in which a voice is summoning her into the forbidden forest. Indeed, there is someone looking for Jen— the mystic being called Hope, who draws Jen into another dimension, another world of Earth. Jen discovers the danger her father, John, is in, and it’s up to her to rescue him. While on this mission, Jen encounters both majestic and terrifying creatures. She also discovers that her father, and now she, has become embroiled in a war, unlike any other, that is being waged against mankind. Join Jen as she leaves her old life behind and embarks on an incredible journey where she discovers abilities that she never knew she had. The ultimate fate of all the worlds of Earth hangs in the balance!

Seven children
Assigned to save the Earth
Ridiculous? Yes
Impossible? No
Not when the seven receive special gifts from the King.
Then, anything is possible!

An ancient evil has risen in the realms of the universe. The Dark Lord, Gribbain, the most feared sorcerer in the realms, has been released from his long prison exile to walk unhindered in his evil pursuit to rule them all. Long ago, Gribbain promised vengeance against his nemeses, Essais of Ken’rith and Ameth of Naveah. Above all else, he intends to fulfill that promise. He is Destroyer, and he will live up to his name.

But Ameth the Just, the Most High Ruler of the Realms, has chosen a peculiar army to overthrow Gribbain. He has chosen children. Brady Barrett and six others will join together in a quest to save the realms from Gribbain’s planned reign of terror, whether they want to or not.

Unbeknown to Gribbain, his top aide, Belthryd of Oricus, fancies himself as the true Dark Lord, destined to take Gribbain’s place. His plan includes the creation of the most hideous and fiendish monsters ever imagined. Creatures of incredible strength and intelligence formed in the dark belly of the Underworld.

The Seven, a nickname by which Brady and the other six become known, are caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an enemy they have never heard of, and from which they might not escape. Only the Most High Ruler knows the importance of convincing the Seven that their services are desperately needed in order for the powerful Navean Army to win the war.

The Seven have powerful gifts given to them by the Most High Ruler, gifts they were never aware of—gifts that, in the end, could destroy them.

Seven children
Assigned to save the Earth
Ridiculous? Yes
Impossible? No
Not when the seven receive special gifts from the King.
Then, anything is possible!

An ancient evil has risen in the realms of the universe. The Dark Lord, Gribbain, the most feared sorcerer in the realms, has been released from his long prison exile to walk unhindered in his evil pursuit to rule them all. Long ago, Gribbain promised vengeance against his nemeses, Essais of Ken’rith and Ameth of Naveah. Above all else, he intends to fulfill that promise. He is Destroyer, and he will live up to his name.

But Ameth the Just, the Most High Ruler of the Realms, has chosen a peculiar army to overthrow Gribbain. He has chosen children. Brady Barrett and six others will join together in a quest to save the realms from Gribbain’s planned reign of terror, whether they want to or not.

Unbeknown to Gribbain, his top aide, Belthryd of Oricus, fancies himself as the true Dark Lord, destined to take Gribbain’s place. His plan includes the creation of the most hideous and fiendish monsters ever imagined. Creatures of incredible strength and intelligence formed in the dark belly of the Underworld.

The Seven, a nickname by which Brady and the other six become known, are caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an enemy they have never heard of, and from which they might not escape. Only the Most High Ruler knows the importance of convincing the Seven that their services are desperately needed in order for the powerful Navean Army to win the war.

The Seven have powerful gifts given to them by the Most High Ruler, gifts they were never aware of—gifts that, in the end, could destroy them.

Can a hero be made of the unsuspecting? Can mankind place all its hope on the shoulders of one? A halfling by the name of Mateo Hamlik, more versed in the ways of comfort, takes to the road in this epic tale of good versus evil.

Leaving the quiet familiarity of his home, Mateo pursues a stranger from the south, expecting to find answers to these very questions. Instead, he finds that his journey is just beginning. Join him as he meets with companions brave and wise and travels through thriving cities, forgotten forests and mountain kingdoms.

Barry Hodges captivates the reader, spinning a wonderful tale. Yet his story is not one of mere fantasy, but is filled with hope and truth. A Journey Derived takes you on a trip that will leave your heart yearning for more.
Take the Journey.

Can a hero be made of the unsuspecting? Can mankind place all its hope on the shoulders of one? A halfling by the name of Mateo Hamlik, more versed in the ways of comfort, takes to the road in this epic tale of good versus evil.

Leaving the quiet familiarity of his home, Mateo pursues a stranger from the south, expecting to find answers to these very questions. Instead, he finds that his journey is just beginning. Join him as he meets with companions brave and wise and travels through thriving cities, forgotten forests and mountain kingdoms.

Barry Hodges captivates the reader, spinning a wonderful tale. Yet his story is not one of mere fantasy, but is filled with hope and truth. A Journey Derived takes you on a trip that will leave your heart yearning for more.
Take the Journey.

<p>The note on the old shoebox read: “Carolyn, I bought this at a garage sale. I know how tough life has been for you these past months. I thought this might help a sad girl smile. Love, Gram.” Carolyn lifted the lid and dumped its contents. Five hundred pieces of the jigsaw puzzle tumbled out onto the worn yellow wool blanket. As she pushed the pieces aside, a folded parchment—its edges ragged with age—caught in a small hole. </p> <p>Picking it up carefully so as not to tear the creases, she unfolded it and read the words in faded black, handwritten script: “he agape nikai panta. The Laurel Crown shall choose the wearer. Be warned. Beware of the Baal Contract.” </p> <p>Was the secret message about the puzzle? Maybe the message had nothing to do with the puzzle. Somebody from a foreign country could've put it into the box later on. But why? And who? In seeking answers to those questions, Carolyn and her brother Jimmy's adventures begin on the planet of Double Suns. </p>

<p>The note on the old shoebox read: “Carolyn, I bought this at a garage sale. I know how tough life has been for you these past months. I thought this might help a sad girl smile. Love, Gram.” Carolyn lifted the lid and dumped its contents. Five hundred pieces of the jigsaw puzzle tumbled out onto the worn yellow wool blanket. As she pushed the pieces aside, a folded parchment—its edges ragged with age—caught in a small hole. </p> <p>Picking it up carefully so as not to tear the creases, she unfolded it and read the words in faded black, handwritten script: “he agape nikai panta. The Laurel Crown shall choose the wearer. Be warned. Beware of the Baal Contract.” </p> <p>Was the secret message about the puzzle? Maybe the message had nothing to do with the puzzle. Somebody from a foreign country could've put it into the box later on. But why? And who? In seeking answers to those questions, Carolyn and her brother Jimmy's adventures begin on the planet of Double Suns. </p>

Man and beast exert themselves to survive—by fight, flight, or submission. Respecting the pecking order prevents conflict, but when leaders are challenged, lethal fights for dominance may occur. However, the survival of the fittest is sometimes thwarted by the sheer tenacity of the underdog. In first century Corinth, nine-year-old Jason is teased and bullied by his pugnacious rival, Krato, who is two years older. Jason’s grandfather urges him to take the submissive role until he and his rival are both adults. Then the two year difference will vanish, enabling Jason to throw off Krato's reign by beating him in the discus and javelin events at the Isthmian Games. When that long anticipated day arrives, Jason is both winner and loser. His dream turns into a nightmare. He flees for his life, bringing immense hardship on himself and his beloved Tabitha. Sexy Diana tries luring Jason in the wrong direction. The apostle Paul arrives with the holy gospel in their wicked city. The Christian message is woven into the fabric of choices and consequences. Circumstances beyond their control eventually bring the four Corinthians together in a place of horror. In the face of death, old beliefs are turned upside down. They only have a broken spear for defense.