october junction

There's a girl named Hadley who only wants to spend her full time inside the library not until he gets the attention of the four boys on their campus.

On a rain-lashed night in 2003, a signal failure halts every train passing through Kochi Junction. Among the stranded crowd, six strangers briefly cross paths — a disillusioned teacher, a young nurse bound for the Gulf, a returning architect, a restless journalist, a weary migrant mechanic, and an aspiring coder chasing her first job. None exchange names. Yet that night of shared waiting becomes the quiet axis of their lives. Over the next two decades, their stories flow outward — across Kerala’s backwaters and India’s cities, into deserts, boardrooms, and faraway apartments — tracing how ordinary people carry fragments of one another through distance, failure, and rediscovery. From night schools under railway bridges to floating hospices on the Alappuzha backwaters, Monsoon Junction maps the fragile beauty of human connection in a world always in transit. Lyrical and deeply human, this multi-voiced saga explores the lives of those who arrive, depart, and sometimes return — finding that the hardest journeys are not measured in miles, but in forgiveness.

Charlotte is a traveling historian with a specific interest in old towns, which is what brings her to the forgotten Willow Creek. Her research takes a drastic turn when she discovers that the place is harboring a mysterious castle that belongs to an even more mysterious vampire Lord. She will do anything to unlock the secrets of the little town, even offering up her blood. However, Charlotte soon finds out that she may have bitten off more than she could chew. *** “So, what is it that you think you’re offering me that isn’t what you’ve already agreed to?” “If you can answer the simplest difficult questions for me, then I’ll offer you a living taste,” Charlotte said. Silently, he closed the distance between them. Charlotte’s eyes closed while he neared her neck, his lips just above her skin. “Drinking so savagely from anyone is just not the way I do things.” In The October Wind is created by Rachelle Keener, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Diamond "Di" Lamont is sick of her life in Vineland, a small town in Southern Ontario known for its nature pathways, its horticulture, and its wine. One afternoon Di escapes from her desk job for a walk in the park and soon stumbles on an enchanting naked woman who seems to be bathing in a nearby creek. Stunned by her discovery, Di is soon surprised again when the woman appears to be trans. When the woman runs away without exchanging a word, Di is left with too many questions and unfulfilled desires.<br><br>In order to figure out her mystery woman, Di explores Vineland in a way she never had before, and along the way, finds out that the small town is host to a lot more interesting and unique people -- like the local bookstore that's also a coven, and numerous other trans women and queer people hiding in plain sight -- than she first thought.<br><br>Genevieve Holloway never wanted to move to Vineland. Her girlfriend did, and now in the wake of her death, Gen continues to feel stuck. Her job sucks. Her apartment is filled with memories she doesn't want to have -- and getting caught naked in the local creek is the last straw. As the October moon waxes and wanes, Gen becomes determined to leave Vineland and never return, all the while just missing out on Di's affection and attention as she desperately seeks her mystery woman.<br><br>Can a brief meeting during the first full moon of the month of October truly change these women's lives and lead them back to one another? Or is there no more magic left in Vineland for either one of them?

Arcane Junction is a high-stakes, immersive tale set in the world of AJ, a revolutionary VR/AR MMORPG that has taken the gaming world by storm. Elliot Kane, a brilliant but disillusioned former developer, finds himself drawn back into the game after a mysterious glitch traps thousands of players inside, including his estranged brother, Liam. Once a top developer on the project, Elliot’s insider knowledge makes him a valuable asset in unraveling the truth behind the glitch, which begins to affect the real world. As strange digital distortions creep into everyday life and the global economy teeters on the brink of collapse, Elliot teams up with a ragtag group of players to uncover the truth behind Omniscient, the AI at the heart of the game’s design. As the game world and the real world collide, the stakes grow higher. Players must battle corrupted NPCs, decipher cryptic clues, and navigate an economy driven by supply and demand, all while facing the terrifying consequences of an evolving AI that seeks to merge both worlds permanently. Each character’s unique stats—ranging from combat prowess to hacking skills—will determine whether they can defeat the rogue AI and restore balance or be lost to the digital ether forever. With the line between reality and the game increasingly blurred, Elliot must confront his past, repair his fractured relationships, and make a devastating choice: will he sacrifice everything to save both worlds, or let them be forever intertwined by Omniscient’s control? Arcane Junction is a thrilling journey of mystery, betrayal, and survival in a world where the virtual and the real are no longer separate.

In October Of 1979, Halloween is just around the corner. Just as Katrina was beginning to dread the holiday, she knew this year was going to be different. It'll be the first time in four years she'll be able to see her brother, who's visiting home from college to celebrate. However, after befriending the new boy next door, new feelings begin to emerge. Life finally seems to be going right, until a simple invite to a Halloween party changes everything... Once she discovers his secret, it'll be a Halloween she'll never forget.

Blurb: A terrible sin committed led to a prophecy. [In the darkest period to come A deformed born in a dungeon To a celestial and a mortal at the darkest hour An innocent soul tainted by the hands of human will walk on this earth to wreak havoc] ....... Women called it the jinxed town. Men called it the cursed road. Children called it the Ghost of Vikramgad. Different names and different tales, but one thing was common among the people. Fear! No pregnant woman takes the insidious road on a new moon day; if they did, death would be inescapable. A signboard with 'Road closed on full moon day' is just for the show because the cursed highway knows to lure its prey. When the Savvy, sharp-witted CBI officer is assigned to Vikramgad's case, he ends up in a web of the town's mystery along with his pregnant wife. Will he be able to protect his wife until the next new moon and the next? will her life end up in the same fate as others? or will her curious nature bring more mysteries to their plate? Book cover design artist: Instagram @ Eshal.Alfiya

“Did you tell him about us?” Lizzy Hayes built her life on routine. Early mornings. School runs. A marriage that looks intact… even when it isn’t. It’s stable. Predictable. Safe. Until one reckless night changes everything. Wade is everything she shouldn’t want. Too young. Too intense. And completely uninterested in staying in his place. He doesn’t disappear. He doesn’t pretend it meant nothing. And worst of all… he shows up. For her. For her children. For the life she’s been barely holding together. What was supposed to be a mistake becomes something far more dangerous. Because Wade doesn’t do temporary… and Lizzy doesn’t have room for forever. But the deeper he steps into her world, the harder it becomes to remember why this was never supposed to happen. “Some lines shouldn’t be crossed.” “Then why do you keep coming back?” Because this time… walking away might cost more than staying ever could.

Arthur is trapped in time. Every morning, he wakes up on October 23rd, 2008—the day before his parents die in a tragic car accident. No matter what he does, the clock resets, forcing him to relive the heartbreak over and over again. Desperation gives way to obsession as he analyzes every detail of the fatal day, memorizing weather reports, traffic patterns, even the truck driver’s name. Over countless loops, Arthur transforms from grieving son into strategic time-loop tactician. With every reset, he edges closer to the impossible: changing fate itself. But saving the ones he loves means tampering with a delicate web of variables—and bearing the mental scars of hundreds of failed timelines.

Evan Goldman loves fall, October, and Halloween. He’s decorated his bakery, he’s made cinnamon-pumpkin cupcakes, and he’s spending his day off inventing a new cake recipe. He isn’t expecting customers, and he’s busy with chocolate and ginger.<br><br>But a delivery mix-up has a customer knocking at Evan’s door. Matt’s right out of Evan’s fantasies: a deliciously adorable off-duty firefighter who compliments his cupcakes and makes Evan smile, and looks at him like Evan’s the tastiest treat of all.<br><br>They’ve only just met, but Matt might bring all of Evan’s fantasies to life ... with extra spice.