Welcome to Aulmagne, where strangers stare as if the twins are ghosts made flesh, where borders are drawn in blood, and where history itself has been weaponized. A ruthless ruler known as the Chancellor tightens his grip through fear, censorship, and the brutal erasure of anything that might threaten his reign. And the sword in Ryan’s hands, the legendary Blade of Baz, is more than a weapon. It’s a symbol of rebellion, a relic of a forgotten line, and a beacon that calls both allies and assassins.

As pursuers close in and trust becomes a gamble, Ryan and Erica must navigate a world that insists they matter…even if they don’t yet know why. Because in a place built on legend, the most dangerous thing they can do is survive long enough to be recognized.

In the tradition of classic “crossing-over” fantasies—readers may think of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia for its premise of stepping from the familiar into the fantastical—Blade of Baz blends adventure with questions about identity, belonging, and what it means to inherit a story you didn’t ask for. The tone is accessible and teen-friendly, with elements of quest, court, and faction tension, as well as mythic artifacts, making it a good fit for readers who enjoy portal fantasies, sibling-led adventures, and secondary-world settings with Celtic-influenced names and lore.

Blade of Baz was originally published as a serial NFT collection on the Cardano blockchain in 2023. All profits from book sales will support the Plomin Scholarship Fund.

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I’m head over heels for my family, but I have to focus on hockey—even if I can’t shake the feeling that something’s off. The festive season is spiraling, and I’m determined to bring back the cheer.

Just when I think all hope is lost, an unexpected holiday guest arrives, along with a winter blizzard.

Will the holidays reunite us or tear us apart?

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She’s everything I didn’t know I was missing. Fierce. Funny. Impossible to ignore.

As she transforms our new house into something that finally feels like home, I find myself wanting more than I should allow myself to have.

But she has dreams waiting for her elsewhere, while my life is firmly rooted here.

But, she has her own dreams and they don’t include staying here.

If I don’t figure out what I truly want, what we could be together, she’ll be gone before I get the chance to find out.

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As the team struggles to find its identity and win games, I struggle with my role as team captain, proving I’m not too old to play at a high level, and getting beyond my failed marriage. All this is complicated by an undeniable attraction to the owner’s daughter. As the team racks up the losses, I seek solace with the one woman whose very presence could destroy what’s left of my career.

Sometimes love is comfortable and subtle. Other times it hits you with the force of a puck to the jaw. I’ve never experienced the latter until now, and I can’t stay away regardless of the consequences.

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The Restoration of Free Speech is not a sentimental longing for the past. It is a rigorous, future-oriented blueprint for defending truth, voice, and authorship in the algorithmic age. Ronald Silbermann takes readers on a lucid journey through the collapse of public discourse, the erosion of civic trust, and the silent rise of digital gatekeeping.

But this is not just critique — it’s construction.

Drawing from political history, moral philosophy, and the power of decentralized technology, the author proposes a revolutionary framework: a protocol of clarity that resists manipulation and restores intellectual sovereignty.

This book introduces $CHARLY, a civic architecture on Cardano designed to verify coherence, preserve dissent, and record judgment — not for likes or virality, but for permanence, ethics, and truth.

Whether you’re a student of democracy, a builder of Web3, or simply someone who refuses to be manipulated by invisible systems — this is your manifesto.

Because the future of free speech will not be granted. It must be rebuilt. Line by line. Block by block.

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Cardano is named after Gerolamo Cardano, an influential mathematician in the Renaissance. The platform aims to solve three issues with traditional cryptocurrencies: Sustainability, Scalability & Interoperability.

This book is mainly for Cardano newcomers. It does not go deep into the weeds of the technical research papers, nor explore concepts in great detail. The goal is to give a broad overview of Cardano with explainers and Charles Hoskinson quotes where relevant.

“This is a super-impressive piece of work on #Cardano from John Greene. Congratulations. And thank you. Every self-respecting kindle (or bookshelf) needs to sport one this summer”

– Tim Harrison, IOG VP Community & Ecosystem Communications

“This is the Bible of Cardano” – Kristian Portz, NMKR COO

“I love this book and you will too!” – Jason Appleton (Crypto Crow)

“Thanks for making my dreams available to the masses”

– Charles Hoskinson, IOG CEO & Founder

100% of the sales proceeds and all secondary royalties of Cardano for the Masses – PLOMIN Edition by John Greene go directly to Matthew Plomin’s family.

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Then Lola meets Callon Leo, the prince of the Kingdom of Claws. Callon is handsome, enigmatic, and thinks of nothing else but his duty to his kingdom. When he uncovers the resurgence of animi abductions—a practice strictly forbidden by the council of shamans—he vows to put a stop to it by any means necessary. But Callon finds his focus shifting from his royal duties to thoughts of Lola, her captivating presence permeating his every waking moment.

At the same time, Lola cannot seem to banish thoughts of the enigmatic prince from her mind. As she unravels the truth behind Callon’s sudden interest in her, Lola discovers her own place within a supernatural conflict between the kingdoms, where love, loyalty, and her own unique power intertwine.

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Reviews
“…like a prism, this book’s many facets
diffract the light of our experience
into a rainbow of unique cosmic realities.”
-Bradford Rich (@BradfordShield), Doork East, @the_ape_society

“Thorpes Poems are a timeless masterpiece. It’s worth keeping this book close to hand so you can revisit it and challenge your perception of you and your world.”
-Amans Best (@Amans_Best), Artist, @the_ape_society

“But it wasn’t until my interactions with the great Thorpe Brown that I was finally able to unlock the layers of my own reality, to trust intuition and dreams, to transcend logic and reason, and embrace the unknown.”
-Jarvis Evans (@grapeaperecords), Craftsman, @the_ape_society

“Cosmic Poems” offers a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of perception and perspective, extending an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and deeper understanding.”
-An Elder of @DiamondHoovesio

“In “Cosmic Poems,” Thorpe extends the metaphor of framing from our spirited discussions, challenging us to question the boundaries and contours of our understanding. Just as we pondered if one could truly frame their reality, Thorpe’s verses implore readers to explore this cosmic artwork that is life, where each experience, each emotion, is but a stroke of a grand design.”
-Fulton Monet (@fulton_monet), Doork East, @the_ape_society

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Branded a traitor by the Templars for his cooperation with the sorcerer, willing or not, Cade finds himself hunted by his former allies as an enemy of the Order while working feverishly to track down the Adversary and rescue his wife from the vile creature’s control. It is almost too much for the weary Echo Team commander to handle.

Just when he thinks things can’t get any worse, he makes contact with a creature known as the Forsaken One and discovers answers to the questions that have haunted him since the Adversary first appeared in his life. Answers that may ultimately cost him more than he ever imagined.

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