Living Abyss is a collection of stories by author Benjamin Granger. It includes the novel Roses of the Dreamer, Alpha 13 (Mars Uncharted), and The Shattering Crystal. There are three books in this compilation. Roses of the Dreamer is a story about two people who find a secret book that may open the gateway to time travel, but must keep it out of the wrong hands. Alpha 13 is about space explorers who discover a conspiracy within the confines of a government outpost on Mars. The Shattering Crystal is a collection of horror and suspense tales, filled with terrifying surprises, and shocking twists. Contains seven stories of horror and mystery that delve into the deepest recesses of the human mind, and fear. The Shattering Crystal contains stories ranging from ghosts, to the paranormal visions of the supernatural, sure to scare even the bravest of readers. This compilation contains some of the best works of author Benjamin Granger, and they are sure to keep you reading to the last page.

A passionate meditation on the consolations and disappointments of religion and poetry

The man who coined the phrase "serial killer" shares not only his experiences on recent international cases, but also his efforts to understand criminal minds around the globe, and explains why serial murder is happening in previously unaffected countries. 40,000 first printing. Tour.

Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss: My Life with Terence McKenna, is an autobiographical account of renowned ethnobotanist Dennis McKenna's childhood, his relationship with his brother, and the author's experiences with and reflections on psychedelics, philosophy, and scientific innovation. Chronicling the McKenna brothers' childhood in western Colorado during the 1950s and 1960s, Dennis writes of his adolescent adventures including his first encounters with alcohol and drugs (many of which were facilitated by Terence), and the people and ideas that shaped them both. Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss weaves personal narrative through philosophical ideas and tales of psychedelic experimentation. In this book, Dennis describes these inquiries with the wisdom of perspective. In his account of what has become known as "The Experiment at La Chorrera"-- which Terence documented in his own 1989 book, True Hallucinations -- Dennis describes how he had visions of merging mushroom and human DNA, the brothers' predictions for the future, and their evolving ideas about society and consciousness. He also offers an intellectual understanding of the hallucinogenic effects of high-dose psychedelic mushrooms and other psychedelic substances. Dennis, now world-renowned for this ethnobotanical work, describes in Brotherhood his early interests in cosmology and astrology, his sometimes rocky relationship with his older brother and how their paths diverged later in their lives. Dennis describes his academic career in between touching accounts of both his mother's and Terence's battles with cancer. In the 10th Anniversary edition of Brotherhood, Dennis reflects on scientific revelations, climate change, and the social and political crises of our time. The new edition also features both the original foreword by Luis Eduardo Luna and a new foreword by Dr. Bruce Damer. Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss is a story about brotherhood, psychedelic experimentation, and the intertwining nature of science and myth.

Wonder is the invisible component of transformation. It is a special kind of consciousness, an expanded state that involves both the mind and the heart. It focuses the mind on generative Being, and produces a subtle thrill throughout the mind and body, as perceptions of and connection to the Cosmos emerge in experience. Wonder opens the mind to Being, and the body to experiences of depth and sacredness. If the state persists for any length of time, it will create experiences of mystery and infinity. It opens the eyes. It opens the heart. It generates gratitude, as we contemplate the grace cascading upon us, and perceive ourselves in a context of Vastness. It causes us, for a moment, to step outside of our separateness and open ourselves to the Cosmos. Wonder is vastly under-rated. It is not usually considered in the list of human experiences that we consider to be important states in life, such as love, compassion and joy. It deserves more of our attention, however, because wonder is a unique door opening, a portal to connection with the invisible, living, generative Field of Being that surrounds us and sustains our life on this Earth. Wonder is, in the moment, a heightened sensitivity to the miraculous that enfolds us every moment that we are alive. It lifts us out of our torpor. If we can wake ourselves from our sleep, we will find ourselves living in a perpetual state of wonder.

Books were the only adventures Irie could take to escape the madness of her family, until a real quest called her name. Seizing her moment, Irie fought for her freedom in a home seeking to destroy her. The title of Queen falls to her. Upon listening to the concerns of her people, Irie acknowledges commerce for Evermoor is a necessity for their survival. Clan Dristaen of Rathos answers her desperate plea. With the men who come, happens an opportunity for adventure. But the people who call her family, want her to remain. Like the adventures she loves in her books, will Irie have her own happily forever after or will she succumb to the ties of her family? Come back to the magic of Castre in this enchanting tale of finding oneself and true, supportive love.