In the quaint coastal town of Harmony Bay, where the salty breeze whispers secrets to the sea, a story of profound connection and rediscovery unfolds. Amidst the picturesque landscape, two souls, burdened by their own silences, find solace in each other's company. Meet Payton, a once-brilliant violinist whose heart's melody has been muted by a profound loss. And then there's Esteban, the reclusive artisan, his world engulfed in silence after an unfortunate accident that robbed him of his hearing. Fate, however, has orchestrated a unique encounter that will bridge the chasm between sound and silence. "The Melody of Lost Souls" unravels a captivating tale of music, passion, and healing. As Payton and Esteban cross paths, their lives will never be the same. Drawn together by an unexplainable force, they embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional communication, forming a connection that goes far beyond words. United by their love for music, they decide to craft a one-of-a-kind violin, a masterpiece that will represent their shared journey of rediscovery. In this heartwarming novel, the process of violin-making becomes a metaphor for healing, as both Payton and Esteban learn to mend the broken pieces of their souls. As they delve into the depths of each other's pasts, their vulnerabilities bring forth a symphony of emotions, and the violin they create becomes not just an instrument but a vessel for the harmony of their hearts. As you turn the pages of "The Melody of Lost Souls," prepare to be swept away by a tale of resilience, hope, and the magic of human connection. Join Payton and Esteban as they uncover the timeless truth that true harmony knows no boundaries, transcending the barriers of sound and silence to create an everlasting symphony of their souls. Let the melody unfold and carry you through a journey that will resonate in your heart long after the final note has been played.

17-year-old Lilli is shy and reserved and doesn't get much attention at school. Completely different from her best friend of the same age. Nicole is popular, confident and always up for fun. When Nicole persuades Lilli to go to a party where weed is consumed, Lilli meets 20-year-old Dylan. He is handsome, strong and well built. Lilli immediately falls under his spell. But the young relationship seems to have a bad star. Without Lilli noticing, she falls deeper and deeper into a swamp of drugs, alcohol, humiliation and psychological violence... The gripping thriller written by Elias J. Connor tells an incredible, exciting and oppressive story that is based on facts. A social drama that is not for the faint of heart.

Tracy Fletcher's parents are mortified when her boyfriend Adam proposes marriage and she accepts. In an attempt to get Tracy to reconsider, her parents make a deal with her: Have her take a trip to coastal Maine where Victoria, an old friend of Tracy's mother, and her son own a hotel. However, the deal is for Tracy to go without Adam so that she can think this proposal through without any distractions. She takes the deal and her and her two best friends venture off to Maine unaware that the state's tourism is suffering due to a series of murders taking place in the area. The monster known as the Frightening Finger Fiend is running around murdering married and engaged couples. Upon arrival, Tracy meets Victoria's son Hunter and his best friend Zachary who marvel at the uncanny resemblance Tracy bears to a woman they both loved and lost tragically. The haunting tale of this lost love begins to unfold and Tracy learns it is filled with jealousy, betrayal and murder. Tracy gets closer to Hunter and Zachary just as Adam makes an appearance having followed her in an obsessive attempt to keep watch on her. His jealousy becomes apparent as he is horrified to learn that Tracy has decided to leave him. Meanwhile, the murders have increased as many more victims are found just beyond the woods. Theories of the murderer being a ghost of a woman seeking vengeance continue to arise. As Tracy and her friends get closer to uncovering the truth behind these brutal slayings; the murderer has selected the next target and they soon learn they are too late.

Loving four men is complicated. When the fate of an entire faerie realm is in your hands, it's even harder. Avery's work in the faerie realm of Evermist is far from over. The "pale ones"--mindless, vampiric monsters--continue to wreak havoc. She also wonders whether the Shadow King and Queen are truly defeated. And worse, there's a traitor somewhere in her ranks. Unwilling to believe any of her men could be capable of such treachery, yet fearing that it might be the case, Avery is about to embark on her most difficult trials yet. Melody of Souls is the third and final installment in the Lost Siren series, a reverse harem romance full of heat, humour, and adventure. The Lost Siren 1. Song of Blood 2. Lullaby of Death 3. Melody of Souls

This fictional story is about a young Japanese Princess that is killed at the age of twenty. Her young Soul leaves the physical body and wonders off into the Universe not knowing what to do. When she comes across a near dead physical being, she enters the body and uses her young strong willing and controlling power to revive the nearly dead physical being back to life. She absorbs the memories and knowledge of the new body and becomes the soul of that person. The process of birth,, life and death continues and the Soul of Princess Li Chan experiences new things in each body she enters. In her memories is the memory of a young Japanese soldier that she loved dearly and is still hoping to find in her travels.

The Lost Soul of American Politics is a provocative new interpretation of American political thought from the Founding Fathers to the Neo-Conservatives. Reassessing the motives and intentions of such great political thinkers as Madison, Thoreau, Lincoln, and Emerson, John P. Diggins shows how these men struggled to create an alliance between the politics of self-interest and a religious sense of moral responsibility—a tension that still troubles us today.