A story of a girl who was sad, and people in her life kept trying to distract or change her from being sad. Once she felt the sorrow, she felt better and moved on.

Praise for Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies: "Suspenseful."—Time for Kids A secret society, a lost fortress, a precious artifact only Samantha Sutton can protect. Twelve-year-old Samantha Sutton isn't sure she wants to go to England with her Uncle Jay, a brilliant, risk-taking archeologist. But the trip seems safe enough—a routine excavation in Cambridge—and Samantha has always had a love for the past. At first the project seems unremarkable—just a survey to clear the way for a massive theme park. But everything changes when Sam uncovers something extraordinary. Are the local legends true? Is this the site of the ancient fortress belonging to Queen Boudica, the warrior queen? What treasures might be found? When others begin to learn of her findings, Samantha senses she is in danger. Can any of her friends be trusted? Samantha will need to solve the mystery of the site in order to protect herself and let the world know of her remarkable discovery.

Samantha's life was turned upside down when she received the news that her husband had been killed in war-a war he never should have taken part in. Now burdened with paying off all his gambling debts, Samantha is left behind to pick up the pieces. Nicolas has loved working as a lawyer, but he has yet to make to find a place of his own. But when he meets and agrees to help the beautiful Samantha Williams with her debts, none of that matters anymore. When Nicolas has a few mysterious cases fall in his lap, it's up to the two of them to save the lives of two young women. It doesn't take long for both to notice the attraction between them, but society insists that they can't be together. Will they follow what high society demands or allow themselves to follow their hearts?

Have you ever blamed God when your life was turned upside down? Our heroin Kristen does after her parents are burned at the stake, leaving her lost and abandoned in a Massachusetts forest in 1692. Doubt crawled into her heart and mind. Was God really such a merciless being as to kill people just like that, for no reason at all? Or was something else behind their murders? These and more questions haunt Kristin Malach Elohim everyday in "An Angel's Sorrow." The more Kristin questions, the faster she turns away from God and watched her salvation slowly withers away. Will she be able to save her soul in the end? Or will the controlling powers of evil bind her to a fiery fate? And what does it mean to be a Malach Elohim? Melquisedec Araiza's "An Angel's Sorrow" takes us on a spiritual journey where faith is shaken and friendships decide where our souls will spend eternity. Share the joys and pains of Kristin as she is thrust in a spiritual battle for her soul. "An Angel's Sorrow" will leave you mesmerized and frightened as you picture yourself in Kristen's shoes.

All of her life she'd always known that she was different. Growing up in an orphanage deep in the heart of North Carolina, where children were mere accessories to be used or discarded. Samantha Richardson had it all planned. She would leave, start a new life, and finally uncover the truth of where she came from. To find her mother. But never in all of her wildest dreams did she consider the stark possibility of the truth finding her. An evil in the most unexpected of places, believes that she has something it needs. A deadly knowledge is revealed. Events set into place that all lead to her existence. Jason Banks' only mission was to keep Samantha alive. His past unknown, his future uncertain, Jason hides a dark and terrible secret that he must protect at all cost. But as he falls deeper into a web of love and seduction with Samantha, and she begins to grow closer to the facts, he realizes that her blood will be on his hands.... Surrounded by death, lies, and betrayal, Samantha travels into the unknown leaving behind everything she thought she knew, and enters into a world where nothing is at it seems. Racing against time, she must confront the darkness. Something that has waited for her ever since the day she was born. But can Samantha handle the truth? Or is a lie easier to accept than what is right before her eyes?

'Samantha at the World's Fair' by Marietta Holley unfolds a tale where a child's adventure takes center stage, leading them on a mesmerizing journey through the wonders of a grand international exhibition. The novel provides an immersive and delightful experience for young readers to explore the World's Fair, an extraordinary event that celebrates the achievements of nations from all corners of the globe. Through the eyes of the endearing protagonist, Samantha, the World's Fair comes alive, revealing a tapestry of cultures, innovations, and human ingenuity.

The night was cloaked in a heavy shroud of rain, the relentless downpour turning the city's alleys into rivers of filth and grime. Neon signs flickered uncertainly, casting eerie, fragmented light on the wet pavement. The air was thick with the scent of decay and the distant hum of urban life. A lone figure hurried down the narrow alley, their footsteps echoing ominously against the brick walls. It was here, in this forgotten corner of the city, that the body was found. She lay crumpled against the cold, unforgiving bricks, her lifeless eyes staring into the void. The young woman, no more than twenty-five, had been brutally murdered, her body bearing the unmistakable marks of a violent struggle. Blood pooled around her, mingling with the rainwater, creating a macabre scene that would haunt the nightmares of anyone who saw it. The call came in at 2 AM, rousing Detective Samantha Cross from a restless sleep. She arrived at the scene, her sharp eyes taking in every detail, every clue. The alley was cordoned off, uniformed officers keeping curious onlookers at bay. The victim's purse lay a few feet away, its contents scattered—a stark reminder of a life abruptly cut short. Samantha knelt beside the body, her gloved fingers gently moving aside a strand of the woman's hair. She studied the victim's face, noting the fear frozen in her final expression. The brutality of the crime spoke volumes, but it was the small, seemingly insignificant details that caught Samantha's attention—the torn fabric of her dress, the dirt under her fingernails, the faint scent of expensive cologne lingering in the air. Her partner, Peter Harrison, arrived shortly after, his expression a mix of grim determination and quiet sympathy. Together, they began the painstaking process of piecing together the last moments of the young woman's life. As the first light of dawn began to break through the storm clouds, Samantha and Peter knew one thing for certain: this was no random act of violence. The meticulous nature of the crime, the precision with which it had been carried out, pointed to something far more sinister. The investigation had only just begun, but already the shadows were closing in. Detective Samantha Cross would need every ounce of her skill and intuition to uncover the truth behind the Harlow murder, a truth that would lead her into the dark heart of a high-stakes world of power, deception, and deadly secrets.