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A wounded veteran seeks solace high in the Sierras, building a stone cabin alongside a stream in a peaceful meadow to escape the horrors and experiences of his war. He is saddened by the sudden departure of his nurse from the town below who cared for him during his recovery. The work, the stream, the wildlife keep him mostly sane but his depression surfaces as the dark days of winter set in. This lyrical tale was inspired by Lon Chaney’s stone cabin high in the Sierra above Big Pine, California, facing the stream among the trees and meadows of Cienega Mirth.

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Ryan Jordan is about to embark on a journey into the past. He is in Aswan, Egypt with a friend, preparing to sail down the Nile on a small felucca. He is captivated by the ancient river even as its currents dredge up painful memories, memories of events that will ultimately propel him on a journey of adventure on the African continent while anchoring him to a past tragedy.

Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child. In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about the love and affection you receive. As the rabbit's adventures unfold, this timeless story gently explores themes of love, transformation, and the true meaning of being "real."

Dive into the compelling world of innovation, vision, and untapped potential with THE UNSEEN INNOVATOR, a powerful audiobook by Albert Matthew Anderson Jr, expertly narrated by Brian Pederson. This thought-provoking and inspiring narrative uncovers the journey of a hidden pioneer whose ideas challenged the status quo and quietly shaped the future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative thinker, tech enthusiast, or lifelong learner, this audiobook will ignite your imagination and encourage you to see the world through the eyes of an unsung genius.

Taking a stab at freelance journalism, Ryan Jordan tackles the legend of La Llorona, a ghostly woman from colonial days who drowned her children near San Juan Capistrano Mission. At the old Spanish mission, he sees documentation in dusty manuscripts that seems to support the legend. He also encounters skepticism. Pressing further, he interviews the city historian who directs him to the residents of the old town alongside the creek near the mission. The local people have their stories of the cursed woman.

Determined to conquer a mountain that defeated him last year, Ryan Jordan again leads a small team of climbers into the Sierra Nevada range. Conditions this time look more favorable—clear weather, a strong team, a good start.

This collection of seventeen interconnected stories follows Ryan as he searches for meaning in life, across various borders, both international and emotional.

Lying in a French hospital recovering from wounds, WWII Sergeant David Jordan drifts in and out of a morphine haze between surgeries to relive his unending war experience.

In The End of The World, a sci-fi survival novella by Peter Dingus, the Earth has been destroyed, and humanity's last hope lies on Mars. This thrilling post-apocalyptic story follows Major General Liam, stationed on Mars-Geo, as he navigates the isolation, devastation, and immense pressure of leading the last survivors of the human race.

My 75th birthday is on January 19, 2023. I wanted to do something special for it. It occured to me that these 75 years have been really awesome, so I decided to remember some of the best stories from my life. Within 90 minutes one day, I had remembered nearly 200 stories from the past 75 years! So I chose the best ones and began writing down the details. Some are funny, some are serious, some are instructive.