On her sixteenth birthday she receives a gift - her dead father's diary - and that day changes her life forever. The mysteries and secrets she learns from the diary open up a new universe for her. The girl finds herself in another reality, where she meets people with unique abilities and studying magic, mysterious beings the locals call ajutors. In the new world she faces many problems and mysteries to solve. Will she be able to tame a creature from another world? How did her father die and what is the dangerous path to unraveling it? This fascinating story is not just about Susanna and her trials, it is a journey into another universe with its own laws and strangeness, where the protagonist will experience friendship, love, betrayal and disappointment.

The 31-year-old Chloe is a down to earth woman who lives in Perth, Western Australia. She loves her work as an elementary school teacher, stands by her curvy body and meanwhile also copes with the eternal teasing of her mother. She doesn't care too much about the failure of her last relationship; after all, she entertains the beloved cat siblings Bonnie & Clyde. Furthermore, Chloe meets the handsome and charming surf instructor Nick at Cottesloe Beach. She thus expects a harmless flirt, but Nick shows real interest in her. When he tells Chloe about his little daughter and she meets his beautiful ex-wife, first doubts creep in. Despite all possible obstacles, a wonderful time seems to begin.

Alina really wants to take a sailing course with Hinnerk, but she can't swim. Will she overcome her fears and win over the man of her dreams? Aurora was cheated on by her husband and sets off into the world of online dating. What experiences does this adventure have in store for her? Mia and Alex live in Lumina. What might love look like in 2040 in the city of tomorrow? And Stella takes part in a make-a-wish seminar. How will this affect her life so far? "Love Labyrinth" is a collection of short stories about the importance of love and friendship, personal challenges, courageous decisions and exciting life journeys.

Life has a few adventures in store and unfortunately, even author Mario Lehmann has to realize that hindsight is usually wiser. So he takes us on a journey through the stages of his life and shows us how he has fared and how this has made him the person he is today. After his childhood and training in the GDR, he came to the realization after reunification that the grass is only greener in the West if you know how to capture the best meadow. And once he had learned that, some of the women in his life also started to go crazy. Just as well that life often has more to offer than agonizing togetherness.

Football, Thank God for Mohamed: From a Marriage Licence to a Season Ticket is a light-hearted reflection on the life of a boy growing up. It explores how he perceives life has changed culturally over the last sixty years, from his school days through to marriage, children and eventually retirement. The author makes parallels between everyday life and the world of football. That same small child grew up to become a full-time football supporter. How did he choose a team to support? Why did he choose Fulham? What roles are represented by the football managers, linesmen, and referees? What is the difference between a fan and a supporter? And have you ever thought about how sex is related to the beautiful game? No? You will after reading this book and you'll have a few laughs along the way.

Elizabeth Baker appears to be a completely normal child who enjoys a sheltered and happy childhood and youth with her father. She is ambitious and hard-working and resolutely pursues her goal of becoming a doctor, which she achieves. Her father is always by her side and supports her in all her endeavors. Elizabeth is happy. The only thing that puzzles her one day is that she can't remember her childhood or her mother. And why does her father sometimes behave so strangely? Wasn't there someone scurrying through his study that she was never allowed to enter? But he has an explanation for everything.

Micky's leaving school at fifteen led him to a whirlwind of experiences as he joined the Royal Navy, with life becoming one wild ride. He travelled to exotic places, met all sorts of people, and honed the life skills obtained during basic training, preparing him for the challenges ahead. On his travels, Micky encountered a tapestry of women, each leaving a fleeting imprint on his heart. However, Catherine was the one he couldn't shake from his mind. Their paths crossed now and then, but life had a funny way of keeping them apart, even though they longed to be together. As Micky sailed through the highs and lows of life at sea, Catherine remained on his mind, she was the one woman who resonated within the depths of his soul. Would they ever find solace in each other's arms?

Lilly, Tom and Miss Marple simply can't relax and unwind. No sooner are they out and about at Innsbruck's Christmas market than they accidentally slip into a new case for the VIER ZWEI detective agency. At the famous old rotunda, the three of them find themselves in quite a predicament. An inn next to the building that has moved its business outside in winter? Mysterious lights and inexplicable clouds of smoke billowing out of the walls? Men fleeing the place in a hurry? What is behind all this? A case that needs to be solved as quickly as possible!

Is physics being neglected too much in the search for renewable energies? A graduate engineer makes his own considerations and comes to an astonishing conclusion: the use of wind energy causes temperatures to rise unnecessarily and is the reason for both a lack of water and heavy rainfall! Manfred Brugger takes a skeptical look at current developments in energy policy in Germany and sees an all-encompassing "climatism". Is CO2 in the atmosphere really a problem? Can the earth still be saved, and if so, how? Manfred Brugger challenges the mainstream with his alternative approaches and comprehensible calculations on a scientific basis.

can the written word change the world? yes, because it can touch our hearts and fulfill us then, today and in the distant future perhaps more than anything else.