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As the middle—and least marriageable—sister in a bevy of swans, Lavinia Wynnburn is quite content being the odd duck out. This way, she's free to commit social faux pas without anyone much noticing. Until the Duke of Beaubrooke turns up the morning after a ball, asking for her hand in marriage.

Maggie survived an apocalypse of hungry shadows by becoming invisible, only to drown during a violent telepathic assault. Living on the edge of Bloemfontein, in South Africa, Maggie scavenges for scraps and grapples with the unreality, a collection of strange visions and slippery thoughts caused by the attack. When she's approached by strangers who claim she can destroy the shadow monsters, Maggie faces a dilemma: are these people real, and if so, how can she ensure they stay with her forever?

Do your big dreams always seem just out of reach? Does it feel like the universe is against you, plotting your downfall? Life indeed knows how to throw punches: unexpected challenges, barriers at every turn, and uphill battles that seem endless. And it’s pretty easy to feel defeated, to believe that maybe it’s not meant to be. But what if there's a secret to help you break through those barriers? It's called being Pig-Headedly Determined (PhD), and it's not just about stubbornness. It's about turning those “No way, not happening” moments into defiant “Watch me” victories.

Isaac moves to a new town with his mom, and he can be whomever he wants to be. So, he decides to be an honest and trustworthy person. But can he hold on to his honesty when his family is distressed? Listen to this amazing story to find out what you must do when you are faced with critical choices.

The title of my book is one of the poems entitled Life Is Too Short. I added "to Waste" to give the title a more significant meaning. People are getting killed every day at a very young age and a fair number of people were dying of natural causes, and I am sure they have not accomplished their goals when they were killed. I have many pieces in this book, and I hope each and every piece will be comfort and enjoyment to my listeners. This is my second poetry book.

A Christmas Love Story: Nicholas Nutcracker & Brittany Ballerina is about two engaging Christmas tree ornaments. They live in boxes in the attic between Christmases. And, each year, they can't wait to get out of their boxes and take their assigned spots on the Christmas tree. Nicholas Nutcracker is a handsome, retired toy-soldier ornament from a small village in Germany. Brittany Ballerina is a world-renowned ballet dancer ornament. They both long to find a partner and true love.

There's always something going on in the Wynnter Household no matter the time of day. Kei and Brie Wynnter are twin sisters who are outstanding students and daughters around the clock.

What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to listen to some of the best Christmas tales? For your enjoyment and to share with others, I have collected the best poems and heart-warming short stories into one audiobook. Anyone who enjoys stories would likely love receiving this as a gift. So, take this time to gather around the campfire and help yourself to some hot cocoa, a cozy blanket, and these stories to spark the Christmas mood.