Esther is one of the Special Ones: four young spiritual guides who live in a remote farmhouse under the protection of a mysterious cult leader. He watches them around the clock, ready to punish them if they forget who they are—and all the while, broadcasting their lives to eager followers on the outside. Esther knows that if she stops being Special, he will “renew” her. Nobody knows what happens to the Special Ones who are taken away from the farm for renewal, but Esther fears the worst. Like an actor caught up in an endless play, she must keep up the performance if she wants to survive long enough to escape.

A claustrophobic and irresistible cult thriller like no other, from master of suspense Em Bailey.... Esther is one of the Special Ones – four people who live under his protection in a remote farmhouse. The Special Ones are not allowed to leave, but why would they want to? Here, they are safe from toxic modern life, safe from a meaningless existence, safe in their endless work. He watches them every moment of every day, ready to punish them if they forget who they are – all while broadcasting their lives to eager followers on the outside. Esther knows he will renew her if she stops being Special, and that renewal almost certainly means death. Yet she also knows she’s a fake. She has no ancient wisdom, no genuine advice to offer her followers. But like an actor caught up in an endless play, she must keep up the performance – if she wants to survive long enough to escape.

In 2013 during the war in Afghanistan, a Russian scientist develops a drug to create Super Soldiers. Fifty years on, the world as we know it has changed. Countries have been colonized by China, whose empire grows considerably every day with the exception of the Alliance (England, France, Germany, and Russia), who are determined not to succumb to the Chinese regiment and create protectors using a modified version of the original drug. At the center of all is Zack Willis, a protector who appears to be normal at first, but he has a secret that not even he realizes. Damaged by an uncertain past, he and others must now embark on the search for who he is, occasionally with terrible consequences. Can he find the truth before his past catches up to him?

After the special ones learn of their heritage and why they are special, their world drastically changes, and they must flee for their lives. When they are tasked with helping the opposition defeat the rogues and free the planet of Adoran from their cruel rule, they must work as a team and use their special skills to complete their missions. After the rogues on Adoran are defeated, the special ones are summoned to their home planet of Ulterion to face the rogues in one final battle.

A captivating book about 4 teens who get their very own unique special powers from a spaceship and use them to attempt to save their friends from a terrifying killer.

Chelsea Football Club all-time Dream Team selected by the fans along with terrace memories over the decades. From Harris to Terry, Osgood to Zola all saluted and remembered by the boys and girls who stood in the Shed, who were there when Chelsea were ****. The Special Ones was voted in the top 5 Chelsea books ever in the club official magazine.

I grew up listening to stories, which taught me about right and wrong, and also fostered my love of storytelling. Who hasn’t been told stories as a child? We all have connections to the stories we carry from our childhood to adulthood. We all have a story to tell... Vol. I: Trilogy of the Special Ones, is essentially three shorts about three super female heroes. The protagonist in each story triumphs over three life-changing scenarios from a child, an adolescent, and finally as a young successful woman. In each scenario, she is faced with major decisions and must act under pressure to make the right decisions. This is a book about self-discovery. This is not the answer to peer pressure but it can raise awareness. It is a moral story and a literature lesson about “curiosity kills the cat” but the cat has nine lives; this is the gist of what happens to young adults who face perils while traveling in dangerous territory. I think the best stories come from the heart and real-life situations. I rely on my experiences to tell my stories. While sitting at my grandfather’s feet, he was of native heritage and was the master storyteller who taught me about my cultural folklore. My voice narrates these stories that connect the moral dilemmas young women experience with daily peer pressures as they reach adulthood to maturity. My trio of short stories centers on three primary characters---Bellania, Bobby Jean, and Amanda. They are all beautiful, curious, vulnerable, and fierce because they are the special ones protected with inner gifts. These are stories about making the right choices with a flair for the supernatural, mythological, and guardian angel themes. It crosses all ages, cultures, and genres based on folklore with a modern twist. I love the notion of unveiling the many masks we wear especially when the risks in life become greater. The character arc in each plot progressively builds under pressure and gradually reveals the true nature of each young woman as the special ones with special powers. It is spiced with a touch of magic realism from rural folklore, oral traditions, and superstitions.