A quiet, tiny Minnesota village is terrorized by the brutal killings of young children, in a horrifying tale of obsession, madness, and murder.

Indie Walker started college with a basketball scholarship and a plan to stay focused on his studies. His roommate and best friend, Daniel, is one of the most popular guys on the wrestling team. When a power outage during a winter storm forces them to get closer than ever before just to survive the night, their relationship changes forever. Neither are gay but the physical chemistry they have is undeniable. Unfortunately, Daniel's issues at home might be too severe for them to overcome.

Countless winters have passed and the collections of elements emerge. ELEMENTS OF WINTER'S CHILL is more than a collection of poems. It's an expression of the soul and how the environment climate contributes to that. In the author's eyes, winter represented the mind and the elements represent the different parts of his personalities. The author wanted to capture the emotions that he has in his favorite season. Unlike most individuals, winter is the worst season to experience. Climate conditions are hazardous to our health and nature dies. To the author, winter is necessary for survival. It teaches us that we must be able to survive conditions beyond our control to become stronger. Winter is necessary because it brings love ones closer together; it causes body temperatures to drop thus causing the heart to warm our souls. ELEMENTS OF WINTER'S CHILL is separated into three climate conditions: SNOW, FROST & ICE. The author wanted to bring these elements to life. Using each element to present its views on the challenges in life metaphorically, creating visual images into the readers' mind. In order for these experiences to be shared with society, the author had to face these challenges first hand.

Long-haired Bradley Garrett is a rodeo champion. Known as a sexy cowboy, he has never had a problem getting women. In fact he has known many, but not usually for more than one night. Growing up with two older brothers and one younger sister, Brad always knew he was the black sheep of the family. Working the ranch, breaking and boarding horses has left him tired and lonely. His older brothers have already found love, but Brad knows love is not in the cards for him. If he can't have Sarah, he doesn't want anyone, and he knows in his heart that he's not good enough for her. Brad has a secret. He is an alcoholic that drinks to forget his loneliness, and until the night he accidently overdoses with pain pills and alcohol, his family has no idea just how bad his problem is. Brad was raised a Christian, but has long since tucked his faith away. Will the faith and love in God he once had be enough to bring him back before it's too late? No sin is too great for God, for He is always waiting for you to call on Him.

Buzz! Zip! Zoom! When the weather is warm, insects are everywhere. But what do they do in winter? Honeybees huddle in their hive. Monarch butterflies fly south. Woolly bear caterpillars hide under leaves and snow. This book shows what twelve different insects do to survive winter's chill.

Highlighting a variety of natural phenomena that even the youngest of children notice, this celebration of colder weather will keep readers charmed until the first touches of spring. Full color.

Nicholas Hagger’s Collected Stories covered five volumes containing 1,001 very short stories detailing five decades (from the 1960s to the 2000s) in the life of Philip Rawley, whose demise was misleadingly announced at the end of the fifth volume. This sixth volume contains 201 stories and deals with the chill of winter, impending old age. These mini-stores present a wide range of characters, and their follies and flaws. They offer a complete literary experience in a page or two, and their combination of opposites derives its inspiration from the 17th century: Dr Johnson’s description in his ‘Life of Cowley’ of the wit of the Metaphysical poets as “a combination of dissimilar images” in which “the most heterogeneous ideas are yoked by violence together”. They are verbal paintings that present an image in action and reveal a poet’s eye for significant detail. Hagger’s stories are innovatory in their brevity. They are imagistic, economical and vivid, and cumulatively reflect the Age. They are ideal for short concentration spans: reading on journeys or in bed. Individual stories drop into the consciousness like a stone into a well, leaving the mind to reflect on the ripples. These imaginative stories in clean prose make excellent reading and contain memorable images and studies of character.