Friday, December 5, 2025

Shard Awakening

    Two people in Sand dune with red eyes in the distance


Shard Awakening


A galaxy on the brink of war. Newborn twins enter the universe carrying something no one fully understands: the Shard, an ancient alien intelligence long mistaken for a disease. It is not a sickness. It is a power. A weapon. A sentient force that has waited nearly ninety thousand years to awaken again. The moment the twins take their first breath, everything changes. The hunt begins. The Federation unleashes its full strength, willing to burn entire worlds to seize what the children carry in their blood. To their pursuers, the twins are not children at all. They are strategic assets — the key to winning a war that has smoldered for generations, and the means to unlock an ancient evil force capable of consuming everything. With nowhere left to run, the family makes one final gamble. Their only chance of survival lies on Earth, a planet erased from all official galactic records and believed lost for centuries. But Earth is no sanctuary. Beneath its surface, something older than civilization is stirring, a dormant and ravenous presence waiting to rise again. As the twins grow, their abilities become increasingly difficult to hide. Their only hope lies with a sworn Protector and a sarcastic AI whose motives are as mysterious as the Shard itself. The twins are not merely the key to survival. They are the spark of a future that could save the galaxy… or end it forever.







INTERMITTENT FASTING RIVALRY AND ROMANCE: LONGEVITY AND DIETS by Clyde St Cloud

 Plate on a Table




To Lena Thompson, intermittent fasting is nothing but a scam, and as a dedicated nutritionist, she prides herself on her meticulous approach to health and wellness. After losing her mother to the fake fad of intermittent fasting, Lena becomes fiercely determined to protect others from the same fate. But when a know-it-all personal trainer comes up to her booth to challenge her beliefs, she is thrust into a battle to prove that intermittent fasting is just another dangerous trend that offers false hope. An intermittent fasting face-off wasn't what Ethan had envisioned when he approached Lena for advice.
But what choice did he have atter she brushed off the clear benefits of intermittent fasting without a second thought? As a top-tier personal trainer, Ethan needs to show that intermittent fasting can really boost the health and performance of his clients. Yet, deep down, Ethan has doubts about the possible risks involved. As these two highly accomplished health professionals seek to prove the other wrong, what starts out as a professional rivalry and not-so-friendly competition gradually blossoms into an undeniable attraction. But the stakes couldn't be higher because a loss on either side could ruin their professional reputation and credibility, not to mention their budding relationship. What awaits Lena and Ethan at the other side of the finish line? Will their relationship survive the strain, or will their professional differences tear them apart?
About the Author Clyde St Cloud, a gentleman who struggled with maintaining a healthy weight, found a structured eating schedule that made him more comfortable in his body, further motivating him to create a short story on this subject. #books #book #read #reading #story #femaleempowerment #pages #paper #kindle #nook #mentalhealth #library #author #bookworm #readinglist #love #imagine #literature #stories #words #text #bookstagram #bookphotography #booklover #health #romance #growth #motivation #diet #selfhelp





Thursday, December 4, 2025

Strange Fire

  Book Cover fire around book Title


Strange Fire


Jerusalem, 35 BCE: A city fractured by faith and ruled by King Herod in the looming shadow of Rome. Sixteen-year-old Hannah, the daughter of a Temple priest, has been raised under exacting standards and taught not to question her future. When losses upend her certainty, she finds her way outside the boundaries set by family and tradition. She must decide whether to continue on the familiar path of her ancestors or to strike out on her own and risk all that she holds dear. Perfect for readers of The Red Tent, The Dovekeepers, and Madeline Miller, Strange Fire is a moving story of love, faith, and self-discovery set in the final days of Second Temple Jerusalem—rich in atmosphere, alive with debate, and centered on a woman’s search for meaning in a world that demands her silence.






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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Under Fluorescent Lights

  Sillohette of woman in front of a city out the window.


Under Fluorescent Lights


In the glossy world of corporate ambition, the real game is played behind closed doors… and someone is always watching.

At Valor & Watts, a global consulting firm with offices in Madrid and London, success is measured in strategy decks, whispered alliances, and perfectly timed betrayals. Into this world steps the French girl. She is elegant, ambitious, and disturbingly unreadable. From the moment she arrives, rumors follow her: Why Madrid? Why now? And what is she really after?

As she rises through the ranks, she navigates icy colleagues, corporate politics, and a dangerously magnetic connection with Jack, a married British manager who knows how to play the game... and how to break the rules.

But under the fluorescent lights, secrets fester. A missed client meeting. A forbidden romance. An anonymous email that changes everything. As her carefully curated image begins to crack, the question becomes not just how far she’ll go... but who’s already plotting her downfall.

Tense, addictive, and razor-sharp, Under Fluorescent Lights is a scandal-filled tale of ambition, betrayal, and the high cost of being seen.




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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Unlikely Housemate (The Improbable Neighbor Series Book 1)

 Young Lady and Young Man leaning towards each other.


The Unlikely Housemate

(The Improbable Neighbor Series Book 1)


He’s popular. She’s not. Sharing a house was never part of her high school survival plan.

Chrissy Lang’s strategy for making it through junior year is simple: stay invisible. With Page Buchanan—the queen bee who treats “nerd hunting” like a sport—ruling the hallways, Chrissy’s safest behind her books and out of sight.

But when Theo Pearson, the most popular guy in school (and Page’s longtime crush), temporarily moves in with Chrissy’s family, her carefully constructed world flips upside down. Suddenly, everyone notices her. Page is furious, Theo’s being 
waytoo charming, and Chrissy’s heart is doing things she doesn’t quite understand.

Now she has to decide if she’ll retreat into the shadows again—or risk stepping into the spotlight and discovering who she really wants to be.

For fans of clean, sweet, opposites-attract romance about finding courage, connection, and your place in the spotlight.



 




Milo’s Pet Problem

 Milo and various animals



Milo has trees to climb, rivers to splash in, and endless adventures-but he wants a pet.
His mom says no unless he can find one in the woods.
Challenge accepted!
From a prickly hedgehog to a stinky skunk, Milo's search for the perfect pet goes hilariously wrong at every turn.
But when he's ready to give up, a surprise arrives that's just
PET PROBLEM
A Laugh-Out-Loud Pet Adventure for Curious Kids
Written by Romona Norton
Milo's Pet Problem is a funny, feel-good story about curiosity, determination, and one unforgettable quest for the perfect companion.

Milo’s Pet Problem—an Amazon #1 Best Seller in Children’s Dog Books (Free) and a Top 20 title in Children’s Literature (Free)!
Featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Google News!


 
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Front and back cover of book.



 




Monday, December 1, 2025

Moribund Earth: Survivors of Zeeta 21 (Book1)

 dystopian looking man agains a desert background.


Moribund Earth: Survivors of Zeeta 21 (Book1) by Lars Koch

Humanity’s last refuge drifts among the stars — but power and betrayal could tear it apart.



The year is 3246, and Earth is in ruins. Humanity’s last hope? Zeeta 21, a vast city built for the stars, promising salvation to 20,000 chosen souls.


But soon after launch, chaos takes hold. The ruthless Arand Corporation tightens their grip, zealot monks whisper of prophecy, and warring factions rise to claim power. In the middle of it all stands Sunny Bridges, the last surviving engineer — a reluctant hero who holds the key to Zeeta’s destiny.


Caught between loyalty and rebellion, faith and control, survival and extinction, Sunny must decide whether to save humanity’s future… or watch its final refuge fall into ruin.


Praise for Survivors of Zeeta 21

“The author has created something exceptional with this work, and I cannot wait to read more.” – ★★★★★ Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite


"You wouldn’t believe this little gem is the first the author has ever published! Moribund Earth: Survivors of Zeeta 21 contains everything a good sci-fi/dystopian book must have: it is thrilling and enlightening, but also really witty." – ★★★★★ Goodreads Reviewer



🎵 Further Immersion

– Kalopsia: Sounds of a Moribund World — the official soundtrack by Nobody’s Nail Machine (streaming worldwide) Click Here

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🔥 The Story Continues

Moribund Earth 2: Enantiodromia is already in the works — the struggle for Zeeta’s soul has only just begun.


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Thank you!






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