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He Loves Me Not . . . Author: Tarryn Fisher Thursday has an image to keep up, but only for one day of the week. On this day, when she sees her husband, she must be the sexy, wild, free woman who caters to her man’s every need and demands nothing in return. The woman who cooks in neck-breaking stilettos and pairs the perfect wine to her cuisine; the woman who is wild in the bedroom and happy with endless secrecy. The confident woman; the put together woman. The woman who looks high maintenance but isn’t. She must be it [...]

Tread lightly... Author:  Timothy Treadwell What a fool!  Was he suicidal?  When you first hear about Timothy Treadwell, it’s hard to have any other kind of reaction.  He gained notoriety in October 2003 when the mauled remains of Treadwell and his girlfriend were found at their campsite in the middle of Alaskan grizzly bear territory.  He had spent the preceding thirteen summers living among the bears, studying their behavior and protecting their lives and habitat.  If you watch Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary, Grizzly Man, you won’t learn anything to dissuade you from your initial impression.  But before he met his [...]

Arabian Nights Meets Game of Thrones Author: S.A. Chakraborty In the streets of 18th century Cairo, Nahri, part thief, part con-woman, works the superstitions of her world and the desperation of the people. For the right amount, she can tell your fortune, give you healing potions, remove (or place) a curse, and if you’re not careful, pick your pocket. Yet, for all her wiles, Nahri does have a heart and a mysterious power – she can truly sense and cure (some) ailments.  She can also speak a strange language known to no one else except her most definitely deceased parents. One day, [...]