Escaping a traumatic childhood, Sasha finds peace, sanctuary, and purpose in a martial arts dojo whose sensei teaches her the ways of the samurai warrior. An accomplished black-belt fighter, she now happily dwells in the dojo, tucked away from the streets of Manhattan, until a midnight call sets her on a path into an underground world. Struggling to pay off a gambling debt, her brother Danilo is severely injured in a no-rules club fight run by unscrupulous Russian Mafiosi. To settle the debt, Sasha volunteers to perform in one of these “dark fights,” vowing it’s for one time only. But her beauty, skill, and martial arts mastery bring her to the attention of powerful men who see her as a big meal ticket. Seducing her with money and drugs, they draw her into their sordid scheme until she becomes a big and glamorous draw, enriching herself while enriching her handlers and leaving behind a pulverized host of vanquished rivals. But she realizes how addictive the lure of brutality has become. As the stakes rise, she must become more and more violent to satisfy her handlers’ bloodlust. Can she pull out before destroying someone? Can she pull out before destroying herself? Two fascinating men offer love and escape. But how true are their intentions? Genuine feelings and betrayal, violence and glamour, sex and martial arts all go hand in hand throughout the book. The Dark Fights introduces you to an unknown and frightening world and pins you to the mat until the very last page.

How to Fight in the Dark by Sasha Christiansen When Sasha Christiansen was little, she made a wish. She wished for a life filled with adventures. And guess what? God heard her wish and gave her just that life. How to Fight in the Dark is the tale of her life. Christiansen, writing in her forties, shares her story with us, as a way to document her escape from Russia to a new life in the United States. She hopes to preserve these tales for her children, because someday they will no longer think their mother is old-fashioned and uncool! So sit back, and enjoy as the tale unfolds from the dark catacombs of a city unknown to you. Beyond the seven hills of the Eastern Capital, an evil entity rises from the ruins of two wealthy families. He terrorizes everybody around, for he is a creature of the dark. Who will be sent to fight him? Nobody but a little child, the devil’s own daughter. In order to fight this demon, she needs to grow up first. Who will raise her? She has to claw her way to adulthood by herself. Read on to see how she gets there.

The Joker has created a virus that infects the latest videogame craze, and turns players into zombies--but in order to defeat him Batman must first discover where he is hiding with the kidnapped creator of the videogame.

Monsters, monsters were something that Hollywood invented. They were meant to prey upon the innocent and devour the weak. As far as I knew, there were no such things as monsters. Walking the night, I know what lurks in the shadows waiting to destroy all things beautiful and wholesome. The moon's unrivaled magnificence is tainted with the deeds of the wicked. As for monsters, do I believe... why not, for I am the worst kind.

THE NEW PHENOMENON SHORT NOVEL SERIES KATE POSTER IS COMING TO READERS WITH ITS FIRST BOOK "THE DARK SECRETS" AND IT IS ILLUSTRATED... Kate Poster, a short novel series based on Narin Terlan's strong pen and drawings; will be published in a total of 5 books. The first book; "Kate Poster and the Dark Secrets" is a 27-page gripping short novel with horror and fantasy elements consisting of 10 special chapters and illustrations. CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: The Terrible Truth CHAPTER 2: Chasing the Shadow CHAPTER 3: The Mysterious Letter CHAPTER 4: Cursed House CHAPTER 5: Fragmented Memory CHAPTER 6: Unexpected Betrayal CHAPTER 7: Escape to the Deep CHAPTER 8: The Realization of Truth CHAPTER 9: The Final War CHAPTER 10: The Beginning of the End ... In the quiet streets of the small town, the traces of recent mysterious disappearances were still fresh. The curtains of the houses were hidden behind anxious eyes. Kate Poster, the town's young and aspiring journalist, is determined to uncover the truth behind these mysterious events. But as she peeled back the shroud of the town's darkness, she was forced to confront the terrible truths within. When Kate Poster set out to unravel the town's dark secrets, she knew nothing would ever be the same. But the pursuit of the truth was worth everything... ... In this novel, Narin Terlan takes you on a dark journey with Kate Poster. Kate Poster will keep you on the edge of your seat and eagerly awaiting the next installment as she investigates the town's secrets and the Dark Presence that protects them. ... "Kate Poster and the Dark Secrets" is the first book in the Kate Poster series of short novels. The 5-book Kate Poster series will be your new phenomenon book. I wish you enjoyable reading in advance. ... Book 2 of the Kate Poster series; "Kate Poster and the Secret of Daylight" is coming soon... ... Please write your comments, suggestions and criticisms. I expect your support with 5 stars.

WINNER OF THE 1996 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE. In the early 1990s, Donald McRae set out to discover the truth about the intense and forbidding world of professional boxing. Travelling around the States and Britain, he was welcomed into the inner sanctums of some of the greatest fighters of the period - men such as Mike Tyson, Chris Eubank, Oscar de la Hoya, Frank Bruno, Evander Holyfield and Naseem Hamed among them. They opened up to him, revealing unforgettable personal stories from both inside and outside the ring, and explaining why it is that some are driven to compete in this most brutal of sports, risking their health and even their lives. The result is a classic account of boxing that remains as fresh and entertaining as when it was first published almost 20 years ago. McRae approaches his subjects with wit, compassion and insight, and the result was a book that was a deserved winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize.

Yes to Beyond is written with its message for you hidden in the space between the lines and beyond the words. Get ready for a trip that seems to be orchestrated by something or someone that is you at some level, but not all aspects of it are consciously known by you yet. Come aboard to discover more of your true self as you recognize who you are instead of who you thought you were. In these changing times, every human being is changing, whether it is recognized or not. Through your free choice, search these pages for clues as to what “changing” really means. Don’t fasten your seat belt so you will be free to move about!

Offering a unique approach to spiritual integration and self-mastery, Merlin's Handbook for Seekers and Starseeds presents techniques to release karmic ties, integrate past life information, understand galactic karmic imprints, and attain mastery by reawakening your divine gifts. Based on author Margaret Doner's twenty years of experience as an angelic channel, past life regression therapist, and healer, this guide challenges you to awaken and remember knowledge that may be deeply buried within your soul. From angels to demons, Merlin's Handbook for Seekers and Starseeds touches upon all these topics and more as it assists you step by step to release fear and return to mastery. Doner offers personal vignettes and clients' stories to reinforce the idea that only by sharing what we experience with one another do we draw closer and learn how to love without judgment. With exercises to expand awareness, Merlin's Handbook for Seekers and Starseeds can help you learn to trust yourself, your heart, your intuition, and your common sense. It is about growing up and taking responsibility for your choices. It is about learning to love more deeply and awaken compassion for yourself and others.

How to become the greatest trainer Unova has ever known with our highly-detailed walkthrough of the main story and beyond. Pokemon trainers and collectors alike will appreciate our extensive lists of Pokemon and item location, ensuring nothing important goes under the Poke Radar! Version 1.3 (August 2016) - Added Encounter rates for every area of the game. - Updated screenshots to make them a little clearer and added captions where appropriate. - Fixed tables. Version 1.2: - Completely restructured the guide to make it easier to follow. - Sections have been split into several chapters. - Images and tables retooled to look better on most browsers. - Hundreds of new illustrative, high-quality screenshots taken from the game. - Added many additional side areas and lots of postgame areas. Version 1.1: - Expanded Training and Battling segments. - Concise and easy to understand explanations of advanced stat building systems - learn how to raise a prize Pokémon. - Added TM names - find the items you want to find. - Corrected name and layout errors. Also inside: - Expert strategies for defeating every single gym leader; - How to collect the various new Pokémon (including Legendary Pokémon)! - Thorough Route and Town guides detailing every collectable Pokemon and item; - Hidden secrets explained; - How to raise a super squad of undefeatable Pokémon.

The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club. Chuck Palahniuk showed himself to be his generation’s most visionary satirist in this, his first book. Fight Club’s estranged narrator leaves his lackluster job when he comes under the thrall of Tyler Durden, an enigmatic young man who holds secret after-hours boxing matches in the basements of bars. There, two men fight "as long as they have to." This is a gloriously original work that exposes the darkness at the core of our modern world.