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Dillon was so close to securing the grade he needed for law school. Just a few more points, and his future would be set. But during his final exam, a haunting memory from two years ago resurfaces: a bizarre gig he took to pay for college. The flashback shatters his focus, and by the time he regains his composure, it’s too late. His dream of law school slips through his fingers. He swore he’d never think about those two strange weeks again: the time he agreed to dress as a girl for an eccentric millionaire on a luxury yacht off the coast of Spain. It was supposed to be a one-time deal…

Dan has a reputation with women—and not a good one. His exes have stories, but Dan denies most of them. Sure, he flirts with the wrong women sometimes… but what’s the harm? Turns out, plenty. After anonymous complaints at work, Dan’s pay is frozen until he completes 120 hours of sensitivity training. Ever the shortcut king, he signs up for an experimental 24/7 program to finish it in just five days. But there’s a catch: Dan’s about to spend five days completely feminized as part of the program. By Monday, he’ll learn far more than just sensitivity… whether he likes it or not.

Gerry is lonely. He’s never been with a woman, and it’s starting to seem like it’s going to stay that way… Until one morning, he wakes up and decides to make some big changes: fresh new clothes, a new look, and new pictures for his Tinder profile. And the effort pays off. Suddenly, he finds himself matched with a beautiful woman, though a bit older than him. The date even goes well—until she reveals that she’s married and has a kid, and that she’s actually looking for someone to help her spice up their marital bedroom.

Everyone knows about Anika’s Book of Secrets. She’s spent years gaining the trust of her classmates to find out their secrets, which she keeps in her heavily-coded secret-encyclopedia. No one’s ever seen the book, never mind had the opportunity to attempt to crack the code. That is until Keith finds out his secret is catalogued in the book. He will do anything to get that book to stop others from finding out what he did. By some miracle, he gets his hands on it, and he gets right to cracking the code so that he can have his page removed.

Ryan never thought he would step foot into the town’s new massive apartment/mall/recreation mega-complex. It always seemed like some consumerism nightmare dystopia… Until one day, Ryan needs a place to live, and the prices in Mayland Park are just too good to be true. And it turns out, life in the mega-complex is actually pretty fantastic: modern living, amazing affordable food, and happy people everywhere.

Coffin Blossoms. A reminder that hope does spring eternal. In death itself, there is often beauty, life, and on rare occasions, even humor. The 24 stories in this anthology straddle the line between humor and horror in unique ways. Some wearing a wry smile. Others with tongue firmly in cheek. Ghosts, demons, vampires, myths, monsters, and murderers turned on their heads and shaken ‘til dizzy, then presented for you here, in Coffin Blossoms....

Callum keeps hearing rumours: impossible tales about a mysterious trans woman. Guys are saying that if you touch her private area and make a wish, that wish will come true. Absurd. But those rumours keep circulating, and some guys insist that it’s real. Then, one night, Callum sees her. And by chance, he finds himself alone in a bathroom with her—so he decides to take the risk. He touches it and makes a small wish, and then the wish comes true…

Michael’s life was normal, until his manager convinced him to dress up as a girl for a promotional TikTok video. It was meant to be silly, and then the video went viral. Michael is the reason for the video’s success; his transformation in that ten-second clip has strangers coming into the store to get selfies with Michael. All over the country, guys are sending pictures of a dolled-up Michael to their friends, trying to prank their buddies into admitting they think he looks ‘hot’.

Lou just found out he’s got a rare cancer, and only has a few months left to live. He’s naturally distraught for a few days, and then he gets a call from an experimental research facility. They’ve been testing a ‘cure’ for that specific cancer, and Lou has been accepted into the trial. He’s not ready to celebrate yet, but he’s hopeful… though the trial is much stranger than he expected, involving a wet-nurse instead of an injection.

Every year, Finn dreads the company’s mandatory talent show. If he puts in real effort, his coworkers laugh. If he phones it in, his managers raise their eyebrows. But this year, there’s a way out—or so it seems. His coworker Anthony is organizing a group act: twenty guys dressed up as women for a goofy mock fashion show. It’s low-effort, low-stakes, and the perfect excuse to blend into the background. But Finn’s transformation turns out too convincing. So convincing, in fact, that no one believes there’s a guy beneath the minidress and lipgloss.

Billionaire Boris Lunt is offering one-hundred bucks to anyone willing to be scanned by his new AI system, which he’s hoping will revolutionize the film industry. Kyle—along with millions of others across the country—is happy to take the free money for a scan that only takes a few minutes. But maybe Kyle should have looked more closely at the contract. He never realized he was giving away the rights to use his image and name to any production with a license to use Lunt’s new technology.

When Myles goes to the hospital to get his ankle X-rayed, he doesn’t expect to find a gorgeous blonde young woman sobbing in the cafeteria. He approaches her to see if she’s okay, and then discovers that she was just given six months to live.

Matt has always had a soft spot for his friend, Amanda. She’s struggled a lot in her life, and even though many of her struggles have been self-inflicted, Matt just wants to see her straighten out her life. So he offers to let her stay in his house while she’s in town for a big promising interview. He makes sure she’s rested and fed and comfortable before the big day… But when the day comes, Amanda is nowhere to be found. She decided to go out drinking the night before and never came home.

Exhausting schedules and a tumultuous work environment have left many nurses feeling burned out. The COVID-19 pandemic only compounded problems that have been plaguing nurses for decades. How can you take care of others when you don't have the time or energy to take care of yourself? In Courageous Well-Being for Nurses, Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse, psychotherapist, and educator Donna Gaffney and National Board-certified health and wellness coach Nicole Foster provide essential strategies and resources.

Benjamin’s the class clown with a reputation for crafting ‘epic pranks’ on his teachers and classmates. But with college coming to a close, nobody seems to find his gags so great these days. But all of that is about to change, because Benjamin just stumbled upon a teacher assistant’s secret dating profile: “Only into femboys.” It’s the opportunity for the perfect prank. First, he needs to create a false identity, and then he needs to work on getting the TA’s trust. But when Mr.

Bentley has known Preston for years, but they’d never talked much—until one day, when Preston shows up with a very strange request. To get out of an awkward date, he lied about having a girlfriend. And after weeks of repeating the fib, his family and friends are starting to think he’s a liar.

Trevor’s friend, Alan, has been acting strangely recently. He will disappear for days without a trace, and he keeps ending up in the hospital, with doctors thinking that he’s on the verge of death—just for him to be totally fine the next day.

Elementally Healthy explores what it truly means to heal — body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by Nicole Gentile, a Physician Associate, Reiki Master, and Integrative Life Coach, this podcast bridges the gap between science and soul. Each episode blends clinical insight with holistic wisdom, weaving together evidence-based psychology, cognitive behavioral techniques, nutritional awareness, herbal medicine, energy healing, and spiritual growth. From anxiety and self-sabotage to gut health, boundaries, and emotional resilience, Nicole helps listeners reconnect with their elemental nature — the ...

"Heightened Intentions" is your gateway to a holistic journey of health and self-empowerment. Join host Nicole Desimone, a board-certified Physician Assistant, as she explores the untapped potential of human wellbeing. In a world where conventional healthcare can fall short, this podcast is a refuge for healthcare practitioners and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of health beyond traditional medicine. Through thought-provoking discussions with experts and personal stories, we delve into the mind-body connection, alternative healing, mental resilience, nutrition, and spirituality.

In the vastness of the human experience, we sometimes overlook the relationships most precious to our hearts. That of our sacred privilege and responsibility to nurture all children. Conscious Brain Training from your heart is a key to cultivating happiness.