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The Best-Laid Plans
by Addison Albright
A death that wasn’t what it seemed ... A kidnapping that isn’t what it seems ... Time is running out.<br><br>The morning after his wedding night, Prince Marcelo thought he’d be embarking on a journey to his own personal fairytale happily ever after with his husband Efren, the crown prince of Zioneven. But when news arrives indicating his sister’s death wasn’t as accidental as previously thought, that journey becomes fraught with danger.<br><br>Enmeshed in political intrigue, death, and a kidnapp…
The Ghost Stroke
by kozydot
Kaizer Saint is a living legend whispered about in smoky pool halls—a maestro of the cue ball known for his uncanny ability to make impossible shots, a style reminiscent of the great Efren Reyes. But age, arthritis, and a lifetime of regrets have taken their toll. Once hailed as the "Saint of the Side Pocket," he's now a grizzled hustler playing in low-stakes tournaments, haunted by missed opportunities and fractured relationships.During the final shot of a make-or-break match, a shot requiring …