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Trapped. Beaten. Broken. Adam destroyed himself to save me. At first, I doubt if I have the strength to go on. But with every second that passes, I seethe and curse the Prophet. My time as a Maiden is over. I refuse to be a toy in his game any longer. But there’s always more ways for the Prophet to get to me, to use me, and to keep me under his influence. Will I be strong enough to break free?

In a forest stands a desecrated church, abandoned to the dark forces that fester within. What better place for a medium to seek answers from the dead? At just eight years old, Tabitha Mainwater watched her best friend die. Wracked with grief, she swore never to let death steal anyone from her again. She would learn to speak to the dead—no matter the cost. Two decades later, her search for answers leads her to a church that once housed a fanatical cult. It is said to be a doorway to the other side, a place where spirits linger, waiting to be heard.

In a lonely village in the Peak District, during the onset of a once-in-a-lifetime snow storm, Constable Ellie Cheetham finds a body. The man, a local ne'er-do-well, appears to have died in a tragic accident: he drank too much and froze to death. But the facts don't add up: the dead man is clutching a knife in one hand, and there's evidence he was hiding from someone. Stranger still, an odd mark has been drawn onto a stone beside his body.

Terra stands upon the brink of Unity. The armies of the self-proclaimed Emperor of Mankind have waged their bloody wars to bring the whole planet under his rule, crushing all traces of outlawed religion and worship from the face of this now secular utopia. But even the mighty Thunder Warriors cannot cow Uriah Olathaire, last priest of the Church of the Lightning Stone, as he goes about his empty, hollow rituals - and only one last and thoroughly unexpected visitor can bring any hope of a possible reconciliation.

In 1983, experimental artist Tony Mathias began work on a new installation—it was to be a collage of visuals and sounds collected at an abandoned RAF base called Warden Fell. Decades later, Cally Darker gets the chance to investigate the terrible story and perhaps even solve the mystery—a fantastic exclusive story for her true-crime podcast.

The Church Nerds Podcast is truly a unique experience! Join 7 brothers in Christ as we discuss comics, cinema, sports, anime, video games, and most of all Christ!

Jenna's life has always been a fight. From the traumatic and mysterious loss of her mother on a dark woodland road when she was 15, to the abusive and controlling boyfriend she's recently escaped, she has learned that trust hurts you in the end. Now Jenna's found what she hopes is happiness with her new girlfriend, Holly. But the world is full of darkness - some of it ancient, some of it closer to home. . . Evil, and those who serve it, will not let Jenna go.

In the German country of Württemberg, where the beautiful acacia trees bloom beside the highways, and the apple and pear trees bend down in autumn under the weight of their ripe blessings, there lies the little town of Marbach. It belongs to the class of quite unimportant towns, but it is located in a beautiful spot near the Neckar, the river that flows swiftly past towns and green vineyards and old knights' castles, to join its waters with those of the proud Rhine.

Ember discovers she is not only fae, but is one of the most feared type in existence—a Dae—considered an abomination among their kind. Her race is hunted down and killed because of their power. After her magic causes an electrical storm which destroys Seattle, Ember is on the run, pursued by the both the light and dark fae. The one she should fear the most is the sexy Dark Dweller who lied and betrayed her. Her enemy, Eli Dragen. His blood runs in her veins, creating a connection between them they can’t ignore. And neither can outrun. Ember knows she needs help, but she who can she trust?

Sometimes being a time-travelling adventurer just isn't easy. For a start there's a temperamental TARDIS that lands a few thousand years off course in 17th-century Paris. But why shouldn't the Doctor, Peri and their travelling guest, Erimem, take a look around the city on the morning of King Louis' annual State Ball? As Peri becomes embroiled in a plot to kill Queen Anne and smash the unity of the Church and the Crown, the Doctor finds himself duelling musketeers on the streets.

A pastor, a vicar, a Trekkie, and a Star Wars fan walk into a recording session...That’s the set-up for this series, which explores the intersection of religion and science fiction. The hosts — Pastor Dave, Vicar Keith, Dan, and Drew — discuss a particular theological topic as it morphs through the sci-fi realm. Well, Pastor Dave tries to keep everyone focused on one particular topic. He really tries. Their mothers should have warned him.

In a little house in Marbach, on the banks of the Necker river, lived a poor family. The day that their son was born, the church’s bell was rung to celebrate the newborn’s arrival. At the time, no one questioned the destiny of the child and still less that of the bell! - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist.

Welcome to The Ready Room Broadcast — the official Power Up Church podcast.Each episode takes you deeper into the message shared on deck. This is where the crew debriefs, unpacks the Word, and explores the practical missions that follow every sermon.Hosted by Mission Commander Brandon Holm, The Ready Room Broadcast isn’t just about hearing truth — it’s about understanding how to live it. We dive into scripture, story, and strategy — connecting faith to real life, one frontier at a time.Whether you’re a seeker, a student, or a veteran believer, this is your after-action report —...

A richly textured, darkly evocative fantasy set in a beautifully realised fantasy world, the Saramyr trilogy tells the story of an empire that rules over a land being overwhelmed by evil. An evil that comes from within the empire's centre, a sect of magicians close to the throne intent on killing any child born with magical powers. But now the empress has given birth to just such a child and revolution is brewing. Akin to the works of Robin Hobb, this is a hugely involving fantasy set in a world with an enticing oriental flavour.

The grip of the Weavers on Saramyr's rulers has grown ever tighter. And all the while the blight that they have brought to the land grips ever more harshly. This cannot last and, sure enough, the land is slipping into civil war. In the growing chaos Kaiku and the orphaned heir-Empress must fight for their destiny and their survival as Saramyr succumbs to the twisting of the Weave and the unknowable ambitions of the secretive Weavers.

Chance. Misfortune. Coincidence. These are the weapons of choice for the Doctor’s latest enemies. And those enemies are very, very hungry. For Ruby Sunday, this Christmas Eve is a birthday she’ll never forget. It’s the day she joins the Doctor on board a Goblin ship. The day she learns of dangers from beyond the universe. The day her life really begins...or, perhaps, the day it ends.

One wouldn't think that getting magically whisked away to a new world would make someone suddenly feel at home, but that's exactly what being transported to Makera has done for Phoenix Fraser. Gone are the ailments that kept her bedridden, the body that didn't fit her soul, and the endless loneliness. Reborn are her strength, passion, and hopes of building the community she never knew she needed. But while the burdens of Phoenix's old life have been lifted, that doesn't mean her new existence is without its struggles.

She broke a siege. Bonded a titan. Lost the one she loved most. But Leiyn must rise above her anguish, for Unera still needs a savior... Exiled and grief-stricken, the ranger Leiyn has grown numb to the world. Now she lives for one purpose: hunting the one responsible for her sorrow. No matter the cost, she will bring Sharo to justice. But an aeon of plotting won't come unraveled without bloodshed...

Magic caused the war. Magic is forbidden. Magic will save us. It was said the Labyrinth had once been the great meeting place, a sprawling city at the heart of an endless maze where a million humans hosted the Houses of the Aelfir. The Aelfir who had brought trade and riches, and a future full of promise.

This audiobook features an exclusive interview with Edward Cox and Imogen Church. Also available, THE CHAMPION OF DEAD TIME, a prelude to THE CATHEDRAL OF KNOWN THINGS. Divided, hunted and short on resources, the surviving members of the Relic Guild are in real trouble. Their old enemy, the...