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A mysterious button. A hidden cave. A sun-soaked island full of secrets… When Jack, Megan, Archie, and Kimberly press the doorbell hidden behind a book in the old library, they’re whisked away once more—this time to a tropical beach with golden sands, swaying palms, and a shipwreck waiting to be explored. At first, the island feels like paradise—warm seas, fresh coconuts, and playful adventures under the sun. But their excitement turns to dread when a pirate ship drops anchor in the bay.

When Jack, Megan, and their friends stumble upon a secret chamber inside a Scottish mansion, they never imagine it will transport them halfway across the world—and over a century into the past! Suddenly, they're swept into the dusty streets of 1800s Kimberley, South Africa, surrounded by carnival chaos, diamond mines, and an encounter with a baboon. But not everything is as it seems. With their only way home tied to the mysterious doorbells they keep discovering, the kids must navigate this unfamiliar land, dodge danger, and place their trust in a stranger with a wild past and a heart of gold.

The last place 10-year-old Harry and older brother Randy want to be is stuck in New Jersey with their kooky Grandma DeLuca and her wonder dog, Mr. Muggles. But when she wakes them for a break of dawn train ride into New York City to watch her favorite singer, Neil Floggins, in concert on the Today Show, things go down hill fast.

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Randy seems to delight in making Harry’s life difficult. Sometimes it feels like he’s in a war at his own house. When Randy locks him and his art project in the pitch-black dark basement with the fire-breathing furnace, Harry vows to get even. But revenge may not be as sweet as he hoped when Randy blackmails him into a perilous canoe ride down the river. Has Harry followed his brother one step too far?

No one from Cabin Eleven has ever won the camp-wide competition, but that's exactly what Harry and his friends set out to do. To break the curse, they'll have to survive the overnight hike, win Capture the Flag, and face the mysterious figure who lives across the lake. But Randy isn't going to make it easy. When disaster strikes, this might be one brother war too many for Harry.

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Bryce was so close to getting home. Now he’s back on the run, hiding from Rangers inside Final Kingdom waiting for the bridge to reopen. But time is running out. Mysterious glitches are tearing at the virtual world’s fabric and could leave him permanently stranded. Zach, Andrew, Jess, and Maggie think they’ve located Bryce, but the military has taken over control of the JOSHUA Project and getting Bryce home may no longer be their top priority. While Q2 has scattered and abandoned the Eden machine, Yao is determined to build something even more powerful from his base in China.

Bryce never meant to disappear. At the start of his senior year of high school, his focus was on getting into college, running track, and spending as much time as possible with his girlfriend, Maggie. But a cryptic invitation to join an elite computer programming unit at one of the world’s top high-tech gaming companies unlocks a level of intrigue and deception far beyond his imagination.

Bryce would never have just left. Thirteen-year-old Zach knows that deep in his bones. Something terrible must have happened to his older brother. So when the green-eyed fox leads him to a hidden message from Bryce deep within their favorite game’s virtual universe, Zach knows he must act quickly. Teaming up with his best friend, a skillful classmate, and Bryce’s girlfriend, Zach races into a real-world mission to decode his brother’s mysterious warning. But when a deadly Ranger leaves the computer-generated landscape to come after Zach and his friends, they may run out of lives.

Ascending Positivity is your weekly dose of inspiration and empowerment! Join host Steven as he dives into uplifting quotes, explores their deeper meanings, and shares practical tips for applying them to your life. From motivation to mindfulness, each episode will help you embrace positivity, overcome challenges, and create a brighter, more fulfilling future. Together, let’s spread joy, creativity, and purpose—one quote at a time.

In compiling this anthology, it was my intention to focus on stories of crime motivated by hate. Not racially, politically, or religiously motivated violence, even though these are labeled ‘hate crimes’ in contemporary media.

The Testament Hello and welcome to The Testament. My name is Steven Smith and as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, let me begin by stating my personal testimony. In that I know Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of our Heavenly Father. I know Joseph Smith is the prophet of the restoration. I know The Book of Mormon is sacred script. I know we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are lead by a living Prophet. I know within each of us abides, the Light of Christ. In regards to all that follows, it is requisite we begin with a few simple, ...

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.