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Will Batchelor hates his new life in London, the private school his father forces him to go to. He misses Brighton. He misses his friends. He misses home. Little does Will realise that his problems are about to pale into insignificance. Because lurking on the horizon is a threat like no other. Unseen. Contagious. Deadly. Yet it is as his world crumbles around him that he receives the tiniest glimmer of hope. A glimmer of hope which will require him to make a journey like no other. But, even in this desolate place, it will not be one that he must make alone . . .

When Will wakes up, it takes him a moment to remember the girl in the supermarket. For weeks, he has been trying to find survivors. And she had been in the middle of the dog food aisle. Just standing there. Before she lifted what she was holding. Fired, before he could so much as finish a sentence. He has no idea who she is, what she wants with him or where he is being taken. As for Chloe and Daniel, he can only pray that they have not been ambushed, too. No, right now, only one thing is for certain. That in this desolate world, they are not as alone as they thought....

Will, Chloe, Daniel and the other rebels continue to flee the clutches of Project Beta. Exhausted, injured, and grieving their losses, they wonder how much longer they can go on for. Little do they know, things are about to get even worse. When one of their number becomes critically ill, with only basic first aid knowledge between them, the survivors must fight to save a life. They are dropping like flies.

Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto for life after capitalism. Against the confused understanding of our high-tech world by both the right and the left, this book claims that the emancipatory and future-oriented possibilities of our society can be reclaimed. Instead of running from a complex future, Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams demand a postcapitalist economy capable of advancing standards, liberating humanity from work and developing technologies that expand our freedoms.

Villains take center stage in this collection of 19 dark and magical stories. Listeners will be cheering for all the wrong heroes as some of the most fearsome, devious, and brutal antagonists perform savage deeds towards wicked ends. And why not? These characters are the champions of their own stories - evil is a matter of perspective. Contributors also include Mark Adler, Bradley P. Beaulieu, E.V. Morrigan, Peter Orullian, Matthew Ward, Kaaron Warren, Deborah A. Wolf, and Janny Wurts.

On the run, but divided. Nearly beaten, but not quite broken. Then come the gunshots in the distance. In the direction of Chloe and Daniel. Desperately hoping that they managed to escape with their lives, with Chip, Ellie and Lars by his side, Will must do all he can to get back to them. But with Will’s injured ankle, and Project Beta’s guards closing in, the odds are stacked against them.

Will Batchelor hates his new life in London, the private school his father forces him to go to. He misses Brighton. He misses his friends. He misses home. But little does Will realise that his problems are about to pale into insignificance. That lurking on the horizon is a threat like no other. Unseen. Contagious. Deadly. As his world crumbles, is there anything he can do to save it? Or will he lose everything he loves, and everyone?

When Will wakes up in the back of the van–in agony and struggling for breath; his limbs cable-tied–it takes him a moment to remember the girl in the supermarket. For weeks, he had been trying to find survivors. And she had been at the middle of the dog food aisle. Just standing there.

Two months since the A-Virus hit. Since all but the last few survivors of the human race fell victim to the apocalypse. Now, Will might just have the slimmest of chances at finding out why the A-Virus really happened. Why they are being kept in the Society against their will. Why all the guards and people of Project Beta survived, when the rest of the world did not. Their plan is desperate, and their ally unlikely, but, together with Ellie, Will must break into the forbidden mansion at the heart of the society.

An ancient legend comes to life when a savage creature stalks a terrified girl through the jungle. A mission to Mars takes a grisly turn as the last surviving astronaut encounters horror beyond comprehension. And the shadows that lurk in a young boy’s bedroom become sinister protectors, lashing out at the child’s cruel and dysfunctional family.

Just as it looks like all hope is lost, Will receives a text message from a friend he thought dead. Asking if anyone is still out there. If anyone is still alive. The problem: Will is in London. His friend is in Brighton. But after calling and getting no reply, Will makes the decision without hesitation. He will make the long journey to Brighton, across the silent, deathly wasteland that the world has become. Yet, it is a journey that he will not have to make alone . . . Episode two in The A-Virus Series–short listens that weave a thrilling, post-apocalyptic tale!

The voice of the urbanist! Join Alex, Nic, and Ethan as we discuss the optimistic future of urbanism, city planning, and transit in North America!

Will can't escape the image burned into his mind—Leo's gunshot. The horror that followed. Daniel’s screams. Chip’s agonised barks. The wailing of his campmates. The nightmare which haunts them all. One thing is certain now: they are prisoners. Watched at every turn and under threat with each passing second. Powerless. Trapped. But just when all seems bleak, an opportunity emerges. A single, reckless chance at escape.

Wealthy orphan Adam Bloom is extremely ordinary. So when his glamorous sister, Cressida, is invited to sing at Fortescue's festival of youthful talents, Adam can only tag along. But once all the children arrive at the festival, their terrific talents mysteriously begin to disappear.

Having seen no human life for two days, Will and Chloe never expect to hear a car engine. To see the car emerging over the hill. To see the shotgun-wielding men emerge from it. The gun pointed directly at them. The men’s grins nothing but friendly. Because for Chloe and Will, the men have a purpose. A purpose which could not be more terrible.

Their journey is finally at an end, but their new reality has only just begun. In a desolate city, haunted by memories at every corner, Will – with Chloe and Daniel beside him – must make a new life from the wreckage of the A-Virus. But as grief and isolation divides them, and problems surmount them, one question screams through it all: Are they truly alone in this world? Or is there somebody else out there? Watching.

Hey y'all! We're two lifelong best friends who talk way too much about anything & everything. Instead of sending 12 minute voice memos back & forth we wanted to let you in on our raw, unfiltered day to day conversations. Girl talk, book chats, career advice, sports, love, relationships, hardships, going through your late 20's, reality TV - we'll talk about it all. DM us! We want to know how you're doing, ask us questions, let's be friends! Find us on instagram @bradeyking & @alexandracolleen. Episode 1 is out now! New episodes drop every Wednesday! 💘

Room 19 is a bi-monthly podcast about Elysse and Alex's relationship experiences while serving in the United States Air Force and being a military spouse and DoD Army Civilian. The podcast opens the door to the Williams' marriage as they discuss their experiences over the past 12 years and counting. The purpose of these weekly conversations is not to tell people what they should do or portray that Alex and Elysse have it all figured out. Instead, the intent is to provide content that opens the door to building healthy relationships amongst couples, family, friends, co-workers, or whatever ship...

An audio round up of all the artistic events happening in and around Watford in Hertfordshire, UK. From Theatre and Film, to Comedy, Dance and Music, this podcast is the noticeboard for all the cultural gems in Watford.

Vivimos pegados a la pantalla, sometidos a los cantos de sirena de la tecnología digital. En la era del exceso informativo, la atención ha pasado a ser un bien escaso y codiciado por las grandes empresas tecnológicas. ¿Cómo afecta este fenómeno a nuestra autonomía y nuestra libertad? ¿Cómo podemos oponer resistencia a la colonización de nuestra mente? Con un pie en la antigua Grecia y el otro en Silicon Valley, Clics contra la humanidadarroja luz sobre uno de los problemas más urgentes de nuestro tiempo.