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Faith Fallon was America's Sweetheart during the fabulous '50s. She burst onto the Hollywood scene like a shooting star. Men wanted her. Women wanted to be her. Alas, as the fate of so many young starlets in Hollywood, her star eventually faded, and she fell out of favor.Faith's career and personal life continued on its downward spiral until she was found dead in her home in upstate New York. Faith Fallon suffered a fate worse, and in some ways better, than death. This is the story of her quest for fame and fortune, her life, death and afterlife.The timeline is non-linear and it covers the mid-1920s when she was born through today as a creature of the afterlife. Faith is eternally young and beautiful in the afterlife, but she cannot be recorded or filmed. Luckily her legend continues after her death in the 1960s; when Faith is resurrected in 1984, she discovers she's worth more dead than alive and fights to regain control of her estate and fortune. Just because she is undead does not mean she lost the taste for the finer things in life. Money and fame are all that matters to her. Nothing will stop her from getting what she wants, not even the potential end of the world. This is Hollywood Babylon meets Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter, a life story like no other. (lib)

Underwater heroes and amphibian characters from Jules Verne's famous rogue submariner, Captain Nemo and his myriad imitators, to Marvel's Sub-Mariner and DC's Aquaman (1941), have always proved popular with comic book aficionados. Hexagon Comics introduced their own "Lords of the Depths" in six series, which we have sampled here in three issues. This is the third. In this volume, meet:Oceania (1972), drawn by Leone Frollo, in which two members of the Bathy teams, Alan Foster and Robin Mallet, discover an Atlantean outpost and help its inhabitants fight an evil tyrant.Marino (1974), drawn by Pierluigi Sangalli, is a young orphan who discovers that he can breathe underwater. This is his very first adventure in which, prior to joining the group Kidz, he meets two young Atlanteans, and fights alongside them against the Sirenids. (lib)

Underwater heroes and amphibian characters from Jules Verne's famous rogue submariner, Captain Nemo and his myriad imitators, to Marvel's Sub-Mariner and DC's Aquaman (1941), have always proved popular with comic book aficionados. Hexagon Comics introduced their own "Lords of the Depths" in six series, which we have sampled here in three issues. This is the first. In this volume, meet: The Sea King (1969), drawn by the incomparable Mario Cubbino, starring. Daniel Cluny, an ex-captain of the French Navy, who was the subject of an experiment that gave him the ability to live and breathe underwater.Bathy-09 (1978), a unit of the International Oceanic Force, created to police the undersea world, comprised of American skipper Tony Yale, French pilot Jean Pujo, and Italian navigator Bruno Valeri, cruising the seas aboard their submarine, the Shark-09. (lib)

Ambrosia Wharton is a little faster and a little stronger than her classmates. She has all the problems of the average teenager, except Ambrosia Wharton is a vampire.Nightmares have forced her to live with her mother in Angel Beach, California. The problem is that Ambrosia, Amber for short, hasn't received her powers yet. She has a new school, new friends and has a host of new emotions but there is something about this boy, Adrian...Becoming Midnight is part Graphic Novel, part Novel and all Vampire. (lib)

For a young man his teenage years are a journey of discovery and wonder. However, for Noah Whitman his journey just hit a dead end.Mom has moved them to Dellwood, Wisconsin. And nothing happens in Dellwood. Right? The authorities would be inclined to agree, if it wasn't for the recent spate of mysterious occurrences that seem to lead back to that sleepy town. Now, as Noah eases into school life, he meets the feisty Zoe, and Hawk, a teenage boy on his own journey of discovery: one that could benefit mankind... or destroy it. (lib)

Vaughn is a down-and-out alcoholic physician who jumps on an opportunity to revive his flagging career: he accepts an undesirable position as a medical provider on a remote moon outpost. He wants to cure a volatile rash that infects the workers under his care, but he must first overcome his own apathy and self-destructive behavior to earn the trust of his patients. (lib)

When free-spirited artist Mia Thompson agrees to take on a commission for a prestigious corporate client, she expects a straightforward project-paint a series of murals for their sleek downtown office. What she doesn't expect is to find herself face-to-face with Adrian Cole, the company's sharp, enigmatic CEO. Known for his no-nonsense demeanor and an air of untouchable perfection, Adrian is everything Mia usually avoids. Despite their clashing worlds, sparks fly as Adrian is drawn to Mia's vibrant energy and creativity, and Mia begins to see past Adrian's cold exterior to the kind, selfless man beneath. Their connection is electric, but it's also complicated-Adrian's guarded nature hides secrets from his past, and Mia's fiercely independent spirit refuses to let her be tamed by anyone, no matter how irresistible they might be. As their relationship deepens, Mia and Adrian must navigate their differences and confront the obstacles that threaten to keep them apart. From glamorous galas to quiet moments in Mia's chaotic studio, their love story unfolds in unexpected ways, proving that true romance isn't always perfect-it's real, raw, and extraordinary. No Ordinary Romance is a captivating tale of passion, growth, and the power of love to bridge even the widest of divides. Will Mia and Adrian embrace the magic of their connection, or will their differences keep them from their happily ever after?

GLOOM 5: A HISTORY OF BIOTECHNICSA history of biotechnics. Neurological transference. Zor & Luther. Spliced hybrids. Frogs and snakes. Fragmented past. Artificial futures. Covert military projects. Data centers. Extracted memories. Implanted experience. Salvation...GLOOM IS A SERIALIZED COLLECTION OF COMICS AND ZINES. EACH SECTION WILL BE RELEASED 35 DAYS AFTER THE PREVIOUS INSTALLMENT, STRETCHING OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR. As the project evolves and extends, the threads and fragments embedded across these materials will begin to pull us in deeper. Listen to the hum. Document the slow passage of time. Immerse yourself in the strange interfaces and recite the digital prayers proliferated in this glitchy environment. (lib)

THE INCANTESI is the story of Cassandra Rossi, a dancer from Milan, who discovers her destiny is not only to be the greatest sorceress of all, but also be the Keeper of THE WRATH, an aggressive, violent branch of the INCANTESI, a coven of wielders of the mystic arts. THE WRATH fought back against witch hunters, but their bloodlust consumed them and they began killing anyone they could find. The few INCANTESI remaining created an extradimensional prison for THE WRATH, a prison that contained them for 500 years... until now.Accompany Cassandra in her inaugural journey into a strange new world only a few have known. Will Cassandra will embrace her destiny... or be consumed by it? (lib)

Creepypasta World by Steve Hutchison is a horror anthology like no other, delivering 20 terrifying short stories vividly brought to life with full-color illustrations. Originally shared as viral prompts online, these tales have been reimagined and developed into a collection that's as visually striking as it is chilling. Each story spans three pages of text, paired with three full-page illustrations, immersing readers into dark worlds where nothing is as it seems.From twisted psychological frights to eerie supernatural encounters, Creepypasta World offers intense, bite-sized horror perfect for fans of the strange and the macabre. Each standalone story lets you dive into a quick, spine-tingling thrill whenever you crave it. Hutchison's storytelling, combined with haunting illustrations, hooks you from the first page to the last, creating an unforgettable experience.If you're a horror enthusiast looking for short, impactful scares that linger long after the final page, Creepypasta World deserves a place in your collection. Discover 20 tales of terror that push the boundaries of fear.¿¿¿¿ 20 short illustrated horror stories¿¿¿¿¿ 60 full-page color illustrations¿¿¿¿ 126 pages of gripping horror content (lib)

A promenade on our way to work, to run errands, on the weekend along other paths. A glimpse here, a flash of color there, sometimes an image stays in your memory and brings joy afterwards. (lib)

A game, a name, a deadly claim. When ten strangers wake up in an isolated mansion with no memory of how they got there, they find themselves pawns in a twisted game orchestrated by an unseen figure known only as "The Host." Their instructions are simple but chilling: uncover the identity of "Who 1" among them-a traitor hidden in plain sight-or face the consequences. As paranoia mounts, alliances are formed and shattered. Every move they make is watched, every secret revealed used as a weapon. With each passing hour, the stakes grow deadlier, and the body count rises. The group realizes that The Host isn't just playing games-they are orchestrating a massacre. But the biggest twist of all? "Who 1" might not even know they are the traitor. In this pulse-pounding thriller, Who 1 blurs the lines between victim and villain, leaving you questioning who to trust and who to fear.

Indulge in an Unforgettable Journey of Passion and Temptation with Emily White's Erotic Masterpiece!Step into a captivating world where seduction knows no bounds in Emily White's latest collection of scintillating erotic stories, enriched with enchanting hentai illustrations. Immerse yourself in a universe where each word is a whispered promise, and every brushstroke is a visual enchantment that brings fantasies to life in pure hentai style.This collection is a daring invitation to explore the uncharted depths of desire, where pleasure unfolds with audacious strokes and details that will quicken your heartbeat. The carefully crafted hentai illustrations serve as sensuous portals, transporting you into dimensions where every hidden fantasy finds unabashed expression.What to Expect:- A Fusion of Literary Mastery and Sensual Artistry- Explicit and Alluring Hentai Illustrations- Stories That Explore the Boundaries of Lust and Fantasy- A Whirlwind of Seduction and TemptationThis isn't just a collection; it's your exclusive ticket to a dimension of hentai eros, meticulously narrated and ardently illustrated by Emily White. Lift the cover and prepare for an intense experience fueled by the flame of passion.Caution: This Collection is Not for the Faint of Heart. Are You Ready to Cross the Threshold? (lib)

The Ten Million Year Biscuit was forged in the Earth's core by the masters of space and time using flour borrowed from Jeppy, the Human Cannonball. Thought to be the perfect biscuit, many adventurers sought the Ten Million Year Biscuit for generations. All of them failed spectacularly. Will Nigel Turnbottom, adventurer extraordinaire, be able to adventure harder than he's ever adventured before and find the meaning of friendship?This book was made for the ten year anniversary of www.jollybiscuit.com and features all the best comic strips and stories posted over the years. If you're looking for goofs, gags, gaffs, waggery, yuks, quips, nutty zingers, whacky hijinks, thigh-slappers, riffs, and/or capers. Then your ten million year search has come to an end! (lib)

Step right up, folks, and get ready to meet Kimbo! This comic series follows the hilarious and often dangerous escapades of a mischievous dog and his quirky friends, all done in the style of classic 1930s cartoons. But don't let the cute and cuddly characters fool you - this comic has a dark sense of humor that's sure to tickle your funny bone. Kimbo is a must-read for anyone who loves edgy humor and offbeat storytelling. (lib)

They never met a problem they couldn't make worse... with their FISTS! The lovable lads of Mayhem, Inc., Crimefighter Dude, Strongarm Armstrong, Twinkletoes, The Rampaging Caribou. Li'l Elvis, The Red Herring, Alaka Sam, The Ribbon, Columbus, Jr. and Go-Go Rilla, star in their first full-length cosmic epic! See them, along with guest stars U.S. Male, Coz McCloud and Hero Zero of G-Force contend with sinister space villains Warlord Zyx, Thorque from Thagge and Old McDonald The Space Farmer as they vie for the Celestial Gewgaw. It's cosmic hijinks as you like it! (lib)

Mina travels across various decades, leaving a trail of magazine clippings and print snippets. Her bead jewelry and clay animal kingdom, packed in the travel case, move across continents and oceans. Come along to the Quantum Dimension. (lib)

Embraced by an almost uncanny calm, Silent Lake lies nestled deep into the heart of an untamed environment, shrouded by dense canopies of ancient trees. Hidden away in a mysterious cove, this body of water begs the courageous and inquisitive to venture out and discover its secrets. In amazement and fear coexist as the sunbeams through the dense vegetation, painting the lake's surface with mottled shadows. Silent Lake is more than simply a physical location; it is an enigmatic mystery that has fascinated explorers who have dared to explore its depths. Shroud of Quiet: A Harmonious Orchestration of NatureNot because there are no sounds at all, but because the unusual, almost planned stillness that surrounds the lake makes it an appropriate name. The typical noises of nature, such as animals, leaves rustling, and the faraway buzz of city life, appear to diminish as one gets closer to the lake. The villagers have created numerous legends about the mysterious atmosphere that is said to surround Silent Lake, which they believe is responsible for its unearthly quiet. Many hypotheses have been advanced to explain this muteness. The unusual terrain may constitute a natural sound barrier, according to some, while other people think that mysterious, old energies are at work, causing the air to be filled with a sense of awe. The eerie vibe of Silent Lake is greatly enhanced by the complete absence of sound, whatever that may be.

THE BATTLE IS FINALLY WON While the invading army of Demon Beasts and Sekbeists sent shockwaves through Nevaria, Eryk and his companion emerged battered, bruised, but ultimately, victorious. However, many questions regarding the Sekbeists and the mysterious man who led them remain. Who are they? Where do they come from? What is their goal? Eryk cannot answer any of these questions. The only thing he can do is press forward, and he has two very important tasks to accomplish. Reach the Fourth State of Spiritualism and prepare for the wedding between him, Kari, Fay, Lin, and Siv. The sound of wedding bells shall ring in the fourteenth installment of this best-selling cultivation light novel series!