Whispered Shadows

The winding, twisting paths of a poet's mind can lead to interesting places. Come along and visit this place of shadows. Here, there be dragons, monsters, truth, and more to enjoy. Fantasy, Reality, and Truths come together to form one hundred and fifty poems by Beverly L. Anderson. The beginning is a path of fantasy with mythic beasts of yore and darkness that creeps into the very bone. The second path is one of reality and perhaps questions of what is and is not within that reality. The final path is one of truths. These truths may be surprisingly uncomfortable, or they may not be the truth being sought after. Open these pages and see if something draws you into the whispered shadows of the very soul.

"Whispered Shadows: Secrets Unveiled" is a captivating mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the depths of Greenwood, a town haunted by its enigmatic past. Amidst the whispers and shadows that cloak the community, a group of individuals led by Amelia and the Guardians find themselves drawn into a web of secrets that demand to be unraveled. As they peel back the layers of Greenwood's history, they encounter hidden truths that have long been veiled in darkness. From the haunting whispers that echo through abandoned corridors to the cryptic clues that lead them to forgotten realms, they uncover a tapestry of intrigue and deception that has shaped the town's destiny. With each revelation, the stakes rise, and the boundaries between reality and illusion blur. Dark ties that bind emerge, challenging their trust and pushing them to confront their deepest fears. They must navigate a treacherous landscape of hidden chambers, decipher cryptic manuscripts, and unmask the sinister forces that lurk in the shadows. In their quest for truth, they encounter echoes of the past, encounter forgotten diaries that hold the keys to long-buried secrets, and face the enigmatic silent ones who guard ancient wisdom. Along the way, they are confronted with betrayals and unanticipated alliances, testing their resolve and reshaping their understanding of loyalty. As they journey deeper into the heart of the mystery, they discover that the web of deception stretches far beyond Greenwood, reaching into the realms of the supernatural and the cosmic. Whispers from beyond beckon them, urging them to uncover the truth that lies beneath the surface. With danger lurking at every turn, they must navigate the intricate puzzle that unravels before them, relying on their wit, resilience, and the power of unity. The fate of Greenwood hangs in the balance as they unmask the shadows, embrace their intertwined destinies, and strive to restore harmony and balance in a world threatened by darkness. "Whispered Shadows: Secrets Unveiled" is an enthralling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to uncover the mysteries that lie within. With its blend of mystery, suspense, and elements of the paranormal, this book explores the enduring power of secrets, the resilience of the human spirit, and the pursuit of truth in the face of adversity.

Penny is a Native of the Okanagan Nation and is a mother of three, an artist and an activist. Throughout the novel, Penny comes face to face with the struggles of Native, or Indigenous, people throughout North America. Whether she is in the forests of Western Canada or in the desolate Mayan communities in Mexico, or even trying to get a job, Penny sees first hand the battles that Native people have to fight, from trying to keep what is theirs to trying to survive as a people.

American expat Paul Leibovitz is living as a recluse on an outlying island of Hong Kong when the murder of a distressed American woman's son brings him out of his shell.

"This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own... As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder." – The New York Times The haunting new thriller from Alex North, author of the New York Times bestseller The Whisper Man You knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. A dark imagination, a sinister smile--always on the outside of the group. Some part of you suspected he might be capable of doing something awful. Twenty-five years ago, Crabtree did just that, committing a murder so shocking that it’s attracted that strange kind of infamy that only exists on the darkest corners of the internet--and inspired more than one copycat. Paul Adams remembers the case all too well: Crabtree--and his victim--were Paul’s friends. Paul has slowly put his life back together. But now his mother, old and suffering from dementia, has taken a turn for the worse. Though every inch of him resists, it is time to come home. It's not long before things start to go wrong. Paul learns that Detective Amanda Beck is investigating another copycat that has struck in the nearby town of Featherbank. His mother is distressed, insistent that there's something in the house. And someone is following him. Which reminds him of the most unsettling thing about that awful day twenty-five years ago. It wasn't just the murder. It was the fact that afterward, Charlie Crabtree was never seen again...

Buried secrets. Magical lies. With a shadow’s whisper, darkness begins to rise… When June Morgan returns to her hometown of Stonebridge, she isn’t expecting it to be easy. Having denied her magic for far too long, she feels it beginning to break free, leading her to seek out the Stonebridge Witches for help. Turning to her one-time mentor, Alistair Blackthorn, June begins to seek control…only to find herself in the midst of shadowed whispers of a rising darkness that feels all too familiar. A power so consuming that claimed her parent’s lives and sent her running. A power, that left unchecked, could destroy the coven and expose their magic to the entire world. But it’s the mysteries that lie hidden within Stonebridge itself that may be their undoing…or the key to dispelling the shadow once and for all. Shadow's Whisper is the first book of the Stonebridge Witches series, where magic and destiny collide. Will June master her powers and unlock the secret trapped in the woods before it's too late? Or will the darkness claim her soul and plunge Stonebridge into eternal night?

The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall. And life will drastically change for both kingdoms. Born with a deadly magic she cannot control, Kyara is forced to become an assassin. Known as the Poison Flame in the kingdom of Lagrimar, she is notorious and lethal, but secretly seeks freedom from both her untamed power and the blood spell that commands her. She is tasked with capturing the legendary rebel called the Shadowfox, but everything changes when she learns her target’s true identity. Darvyn ol-Tahlyro may be the most powerful Earthsinger in generations, but guilt over those he couldn’t save tortures him daily. He isn’t sure he can trust the mysterious young woman who claims to need his help, but when he discovers Kyara can unlock the secrets of his past, he can’t stay away. Kyara and Darvyn grapple with betrayal, old promises, and older prophecies—all while trying to stop a war. And when a new threat emerges, they must beat the odds to save both kingdoms.

After losing both her husband and daughter less than two years apart, Tara James fell into a deep depression. At the urging of her family, she left the comfortable but confining home of her parents to move in with her sister. At first, the newly renovated farmhouse on the outskirts of Wichita, Kansas offered the solitude and normalcy Tara so desperately needed; however, after a restless first night, her nerves became unraveled. Dreams of her dead daughter and unexplainable occurrences in the house threaten to drive Tara over the edge. Convinced their house is haunted, the sisters decide to hold a séance in an attempt to rid the home of their unwanted guests. What starts out as a simple remedy spins quickly out of control when the young medium they hire unwittingly summons the spirit of a brutal killer and his still ravenous appetite for murder.