Nadine Walnut had a talent for finding chaos where none existed. As a sergeant in a covert platoon cloaked in secrecy, her rank was a mystery, and her presence endured rather than embraced. Known for her sharp words and sharper actions, Nadine thrived on conflict, fanning the flames of discord wherever she went. But when her meddling ways catch up to her in a harrowing encounter on a lonely highway, Nadine is forced to confront the shadows of her own making. Dragged into the darkness by figures from her past, Nadine is left to reckon with the weight of her actions and the toll they’ve taken on others—and herself. Stripped of her sharp edges and veiled arrogance, she returns to the world as a woman changed, her transformation as unsettling as the silence she now carries. A gripping tale of power, reckoning, and redemption, The Thorns Within explores what happens when karma strikes back, and the hunter becomes the hunted.
Join the adventure of Leo, a young boy drawn into a mysterious forest, where an unexpected friendship with a gentle gorilla named Kumba changes his life forever. Lost but not alone, Leo learns the secrets of the wild under Kumba's protective watch. As years pass, his heart belongs to both the jungle and the wider world he discovers. Witness Leo's touching journey as he navigates the complexities of civilization, while never forgetting the call of the forest. Experience the poignant clash between nature and progress, and the enduring spirit of love and friendship that transcends time and place. Leo's tale is a powerful reminder of the beauty of the untamed world and the stories that bind us all.
"It's time to do your medication, dear," she said, to her husband lying there, on the bed. Continuing the Christmas tale, after all, it's almost that time.
The line between worlds has been crossed, and the ancient forest’s wrath has only begun. As the shadows close in around Elena and her family, what was once hidden in the woods now steps into the open. Twisted beings and tortured souls, bound by centuries of rage and secrets, seek vengeance for the intrusion into their sanctuary. With the stakes higher than ever, Elena and her son Izzy must face what lies beyond the treeline—a force that refuses to be contained. As fear grips their neighborhood and darkness spreads, survival hinges on confronting the horrors unleashed and ending the curse that binds the forest. In this gripping conclusion, secrets will be unearthed, blood will be spilled, and some battles will demand everything to keep the darkness at bay.
An ordinary walk to the car becomes the first step into a hidden world of secrets and shadows. Behind Elena’s house lies a dense, ancient forest—an unnerving presence that stirs with more than just the wind. Strange symbols etched into tree bark, rusted medical equipment buried beneath the roots, and whispers of a forgotten past hint at dark experiments and lost souls yearning to be seen. As curiosity drives Elena and her partner deeper into the woods' mysteries, they find themselves entangled in something far more sinister than they ever imagined. With Halloween approaching and the line between the familiar and the uncanny blurring, every night reveals more of the forest’s chilling secrets. But as shadows move and eyes watch from the darkness, the question remains—what happens when you disturb what should have stayed buried? In this gripping first installment, fear, history, and the unexplained converge, leaving only one lesson behind: some things are best left alone.
In the sleepy town of Villaggio Verde, Indonesian travelers Riko and Sari, working as makeshift fruit security guards, stumble into a thrilling escapade when a masked thief starts stealing avocados destined for the town’s famous Guacamole Festival. Chaos and comedy ensue when the thief turns out to be the farm owner's ambitious twin brother, Ramon, with dreams of guacamole empire domination. Amid quirky confrontations, local drama, and surprise heroics, Riko and Sari find fame, fortune, and unlimited guacamole in this light-hearted tale of greed, green fruit, and guts.
Queen Viky, a wise and compassionate ruler, restores unity and harmony among the zodiacs in Zodoria by creating a council and fostering open dialogue, leading to a golden age of peace and prosperity. However, their newfound tranquility is threatened when a powerful sorcerer named Talachi emerges, forcing the zodiacs to once again unite under Queen Viky's leadership and overcome their differences to protect their kingdom.
Teska, a talented seamstress with the ability to read minds, keeps her power hidden until she meets Lord Aldric, a nobleman who connects with her on a deep level. Together, they work to bring positive change to their kingdom, but an evil sorcerer threatens their harmonious reign, putting their love and loyalty to the ultimate test.
