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Did you ever know a woman who carried a heart full of secrets too personal to share? Some of them could be beautiful, such as indescribable love...painful, such as the suffering caused by an abusive parent or lover...hopeless, like unfulfilled dreams. The Secret Taker is such a woman. When she becomes a census taker, her employer, the federal government, requires her to keep the secrets of whatever she sees. The vow of confidentiality seems theoretically pure, but what if she observes hideous situations that need to be told?

Matilda “SageFire” Brunel, is a ranked Vampire Hunter in the Crimson Templar Order. Renowned for her battle prowess, vast array of weapons, and unwillingness to work with others; she is a one woman army. But what she isn’t is a teacher. Not anymore, at least. A monster can’t be a teacher, can they? Hotshot Novice Hunter in training, Norbert Morford is going to put that question to the test. Friendly, analytical, and tenacious, he won the right to ask the Order for one request. He requested to be partnered with the antisocial and reclusive Vampire Hunter, SageFire.

Summer, 1991: Working at a beachfront hotel in their sleepy southern coastal town gives life-long friends Violet, Danielle, Whitney, Ford and Sully the chance to spend as much time as possible together after college graduation and before real life begins. One exceptionally busy and very long night—which includes a wedding, a lost dog, hatching sea turtles and a job offer—has each of them facing hopes and fears for the future. Wrestling with choices means loyalties are tested while alliances shift.

No one ever said I was the brightest bulb on the tree, but a near-death experience finally knocks some sense into my thick head. Luckily, my jerk of an ex washes his hands of me, but I'm left with so many burnt bridges to rebuild. Landing a job on any movie or TV show that'll have me has to be my #1 priority. Thankfully, my life-long friends still love me enough to help. When the one I always wished could be more than a friend shows up on my doorstep, however, all my good intentions go right out the window.

Join Terry the Frog, Sparky the Tadpole, and Doris the Duck on a whimsical journey through the enchanted forest and beyond in this heartwarming children's adventure book. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant forest lake, the trio embarks on a series of magical adventures filled with friendship, courage, and discovery.

My name is Clarissa Harlowe Barton. Maybe I will have a nickname like “Clara”. When I am 3 years old, I go to school and do well in reading and spelling. In school, I have only one true friend because I am very shy and timid. Now, I am 10 years old. My brother falls off the roof of a barn. He has a bad head injury. I learn how to give medicine to my brother and how to place leeches on his skin to suck out the bad blood. The doctors say there is no hope for him. But, I keep on caring for him. He makes a full recovery. I saved his life!