Flip The Thirst Switch

Everyone's body goes through changes at some point in their lives, but Satsuki's situation is anything but normal! As the daughter of a vampire and a succubus, Satsuki's carnal cravings start to grow as her body demands fluids from those around her! Luckily, she has her childhood friend Kazuma watching her back to make sure she doesn't cross the line, but quick licks of sweat are no longer cutting it. Kazuma suggests semen could curb her appetite, and is willing to take one for the team, but he might soon regret his offer once her demon switch is flipped!

Explains how to achieve lasting weight loss and build energy stores by permanently triggering the brain's metabolic thermostat and turning off the body's fat-storing reflexes, in a reference that outlines a twenty-minute exercise plan, shares a customizable weight-loss program, and provides more than one hundred recipes. Original.

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From bestselling author Kory M. Shrum, a vampire anthology for the centuries. Drink up these nine novellas and short stories and indulge in a world where darkness and desire intertwine, where immortal beings roam, and where the line between good and evil blurs. In the novella “Thirst,” explore a futuristic world where water scarcity drives humanity to desperate measures. In “Blood & Castles,” embark on an interstellar journey where humanity has ventured beyond Earth, but remnants of our past still hold allure for the wealthy. While trying to satisfy a patron’s whim, an unknowing space crew finds themselves at the mercy of the ancient being lying in wait beneath Dracula’s Castle. “Seven Devils” is a tale intertwined with myth and legend. Dive into the rich lore of the first vampire and witness the clash of ancient bloodlines, where a seductive power reverberates through the centuries. In “V-63,” experience a unique blend of post-apocalyptic romance. Against the backdrop of a world on the brink of collapse, follow the enthralling journey of a young woman trying to navigate a deadly pandemic while choosing between love and survival. Indulge in the sensuality and mystique of the vampire mythos in “The Dark Trick,” a story set in the 1870s that echoes the gothic allure of Sheridan Le Fanu’s “Camilla.” If you dare, follow an innocent girl’s encounter with a seductive vampire, as desire and danger intertwine in an unforgettable dance. In “A Vampire Calls” witness a woman’s confrontation with the mysterious vampire stalking her and the choice she must make between saving her own life or her family’s. In the eerie setting of a hospital at night, “Night Shift” follow the gripping narrative of the nightshift nurse as she defends her turf against a rival vampire. From the supernatural town of Castle Cove, “Grayson’s Story” chronicles the chance meeting between predator and prey in this m/m romance story. A hot night starts in a bar, but will it end in a coffin? Lastly, in “Curfew,” immerse yourself in a town plagued by a mysterious siren that warns its residents of the coming onslaught each night. Unveil the truth behind the sirens and the choice one girl must make when the boy she loves becomes one of them. Prepare to be spellbound by this collection of genre-bending vampire tales that encompasses themes of love, survival, and the eternal struggle between the light and darkness within each of us.

Shadow of the Succubus / The Eternal Thirst: Two Novels of Horror both are tales of dark seduction, which at times deal with the dual nature of man, who can be so at odds with his own darkness and yet so easily led into the dark. Both are in the Gothic vein, but are set in a modern atmosphere.

“Flip is captivating from beginning to end, with rich characters and a fascinating mystery. . . . Highly recommended!” --James Dashner, author of the Maze Runner series What does it mean to have a soul whose will to live knows no limits? One morning fourteen-year-old Alex wakes up to find himself in the wrong bedroom, in an unfamiliar house, in a different part of the country. Six months have disappeared overnight. The family at the breakfast table? Total strangers. And when he looks in the mirror, another boy's face stares back. A boy named Philip, known as Flip. Unless Alex finds out what's happened and how to get back to his own life, he'll be trapped forever inside a body that belongs to someone else. Martyn Bedford's debut novel for young adults is fearless and fast-paced, a riveting psychological thriller about a boy coming undone in the most extraordinary of circumstances. Praise for Flip A Junior Library Guild Selection A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "The mysteries are countless: What is a soul? Where does it go when its human host ceases to function? Bedford adeptly sweeps the existential curtain aside and tackles these heavy questions as the tension soars." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"One man's quest to recover from great success"--Front cover.

Renowned psychologist Joseph J. Luciani dives into the root causes of overeating and reveals that lose weight and keep it off, you have to retrain your brain. The research is in: The next fad diet will not work! Of the millions of people every day battling temptation and trying to drop unwanted pounds, only a small percentage are successful. And of those, a whopping 80 percent quickly pack the weight back on! So what went wrong? The answer won’t be found in whatever the next new diet is. The answer to lasting weight loss can only be found from within. Combining insight and inspiration with powerful cognitive tools, Thin from Within enables you to: Embrace change Strengthen your self-discipline Resist the lure of comfort foods Free yourself from destructive thinking Replace even the most stubborn bad habits with positive ones Learn from setbacks Complete with simple self-coaching techniques proven to control cravings and break the cycle of self-sabotage, Thin from Within puts the decision in your hands. Will you try yet another fad diet and fail--or deal with the root problem within and find a permanent solution?