What would you do if you turned on the news tomorrow morning and learned there was a Zombie Apocalypse? There are at least seven people who would not be surprised. In fact, they've been waiting their whole lives for this event. These over-educated, under-employed misfits have spent years watching old horror films about zombies, playing zombie video games and discussing what they would do if zombies invaded. They are ready. In the real world, they are labeled as freaks and outcasts. They have dead-end jobs and are looked down on by their families and society. The real world is about to end. Is it possible the least likely people to survive in the normal world could triumph in a zombie apocalypse? Is this their chance to move from the bottom to the top of the food chain?

THE AWARD-WINNING SERIES CONTINUES... Once Upon a Zombie, Book One: The Color of Fear, is the winner of numerous awards, including best YA Fiction (The Purple Dragonfly Award), Best Preteen novel (National Indie Excellence Awards), Best Juvenile Fiction (The President's Award), and featured on Kirkus's Best Books of the Year list. And now the much-anticipated sequel has arrived! Caitlin Fletcher is stunned when all the living dead characters from her last adventure in Wonderland vanished from her life. Had it all been a dream? A hallucination? Or did she suffer some kind of nervous breakdown because of the tragedy she was forced to confront? If only it was that simple... It turns out the truth is far more frightening! Everything Caitlin holds dear is threatened when the Lord of the Curtain, the mysterious enchanter from another universe, reaches into Caitlin's world, bringing darkness and death into her life. Her crippling fears, which she had finally gotten under control, now threaten to swallow her whole as her sanity is called into question, her family is in grave danger and a mutant flock of crowmen is sent to hunt her down and kill her. Walking dead Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the Tin Man, and Scarecrow are just some of the blood-eyed zombies Caitlin must confront as she races against time to prevent her family from succumbing to a powerful force of unspeakable darkness. Provided the zombified mutant crowmen don't catch her first!

You're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales! What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains?! What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers! Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

The King of New Ausrun is deeply unpopular. His tyrannical new changes and decrees tighten his grip and further his complete and ceaseless authority over the land. Despite this however, Jason seems to be the only person who can be bothered trying to stop him. But, when one bad decision threatens to destroy everything, the rest of the realm must either step up or be consumed. At the end of the day though, it's all just a fantasy. Welcome to the Ausrun LARP Society.

Fun and innovative exercises and prompts for creative writing students Once Upon a Time in the Twenty-First Century: Unexpected Exercises in Creative Writing is a unique creative writing text that will appeal to a wide range of readers and writers—from grade nine through college and beyond. Successful creative writers from numerous genres constructed these exercises, including poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction to one-act plays, song lyrics, genre fiction, travel guides, comics and beyond. The exercises use a broad range of creative approaches, aesthetics, and voices, all with an emphasis on demystifying the writing process and having fun. Editor Robin Behn has divided the book into three writing sections: Genres and Forms, Sources and Methods, and Style and Subject. In each section, Behn offers a brief introduction which explains how to get started and specific ways to develop one’s writing. Each introduction is followed by extensive exercises that draw on literature from classic to contemporary, as well as other art forms and popular culture. Examples range from Flannery O’Connor and Langston Hughes to Allen Ginsberg and Gertrude Stein, from Jamaica Kincaid and James Joyce to Arlo Guthrie and Harryette Mullen. Integrated within the exercises are apt examples of student writings that have emerged from actual use of the exercises in both the classroom and in writing groups. The book concludes with general advice and direction on how to get published. Based on years of hands-on experiences in the teaching of creative writing in high schools, colleges, and after-school writing clubs, this volume of exercises offers inestimable value to students and teachers in the traditional classroom, as well as a growing number of homeschoolers, those who are part of a writing club or group, and independent writers and learners of all ages.

Chuco town was a dangerous place to live. People lived in fear until a group of teenagers stood up to the violence of the corrupted and the monsters. Nobody was safe during the day or the night. A scientist heard about their reputation, and he traveled to Chuco town. He was pleased with their bravery. He ended up giving them a new technology. He also told them that his daughter was in danger, and their enemies were the ones that wanted to hurt her. With the new technology, the kids were willing to defend Chuco town and, of course, Princess Luzerella.

When magic darkens the world, love shines. Newly wedded Madeline and Ciaran arrive at a new universe that they promise to help govern, only to find out that the people who bring them there now want them dead. No assistance. No power. The only weapon they have is their love for each other. With double-crosses at every turn, their next choice for an ally could be their last. They know victory comes at a cost. They're prepared to hustle to protect their growing family and innocent citizens. But what if peace demands a sacrifice they couldn't afford? If you love fascinating worlds, intriguing supernatural mysteries, compelling couples and their love stories, grab the book and enjoy the journey. *** The Infinity Series includes Doubling Down – The Other Side of The Veil [series entry] Random Psychic [series entry] Forever Mortal Elusive Beings Imperfect Divine Light and Shadow [series entry] Spells and Codes Blood and Spirit Totem of Aries [stand-alone] Cross My Heart [stand-alone]

Dive into this FREE steamy Christmas romcom (which ends on a cliffhanger!) if you love grumpy book boyfriend, Hallmark movies with the door open. He's my brother's best friend, a grumpy billionaire CEO colder than the North Pole. Probably couldn't find me with a GPS. Not that he's tried. She's my best friend's sister, the one who melts my icy exterior. Resisting her? It's like turning down the biggest deal of my life. But this Christmas Eve? Get ready. I'm Julie Simmons, the everything-assistant to a boss who makes Cruella de Vil look cuddly. Holidays? Ha! I was all set for a season tethered to my laptop, dancing to the relentless beat of my boss's whims. That was until she sent me on a mission impossible to the luxury hotel of Landon Adams. Landon. My brother's best friend. My personal Scrooge. My forever crush who's so distant he might not even remember we inhabit the same galaxy, let alone the same zip code. Things take a twist with a bar brawl, thanks to some hockey players, and who comes to my rescue? Landon, in all his shining Armani glory. But who said I needed saving? And Landon's got enough CEO duties to deal with. Back at my no-pet apartment, I'm greeted by a dog, my missing notebook, and... a knock at the door? Wait, is that Landon? Once Upon A Christmas Eve is a thrilling prelude to '# Most Eligible Scrooge'. Buckle up—the ride's short, but the drop's electrifying.

The next tale in the adventures of Mr. Chase and his merry band of teachers.

Cinderella's fairy godmother just turned hot. And male. Very, very male. My three priorities in life have always been: the horse ranch I manage with my brothers, my family, and my best friend, Sophie West. Sophie is the ranch’s horse trainer—or as we call her, our horse whisper. She’s hot as hell, but mixing business with pleasure never ends well. Been there. Done that. Had it branded on my ass. But apparently Sophie’s biological clock is ticking. She’s let it slip that she’s ready to find her soul mate or at least a nice man. The first problem? She’s socially awkward around any guy she’s interested in. The second problem? If she doesn’t find her true love in town, our ranch could lose the best damn horse trainer around. Problem number three? She wants me to be her “fairy godfather” and help her become more confident. We’re talking lessons on kissing and clothing-optional activities so that she can ask out the new vet in town. Which is problem number four—and the biggest issue of all. I want to be her Prince Charming. But I’m going to have to put my heart on the line to win hers. Once Upon a Cowboy is a standalone romance. All the books in the series can be read in any order. KEYWORDS: cowboy love, cowgirl, happily ever after, love books, love stories, romantic novels, sexually romantic books, small town romance, small-town secrets, smokin’ hot cowboy, small town romantic comedy, contemporary romance, contemporary western romance, family saga, guaranteed HEA, handicap, learning disorders, no cliffhangers, siblings, brothers, steamy romance, western romantic comedy, cowboy romantic comedy, friends-to-lovers, cinderella romance