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Seit einiger Zeit erhält Philipp Hanson Drohbriefe, doch nicht einmal die Polizei möchte diesen Fall wirklich ernst nehmen. Der Bauunternehmer ist unbeliebt, grob und egoistisch - kein Wunder, dass er viele Feinde hat. Doch plötzlich wird aus den Drohungen blutiger Ernst und die späten Ermittlungen bringen eine schreckliche Wahrheit ans Licht.

What do you do when murderers have killed your wife and destroyed your daughter? Until that awful moment Paul Benjamin was an ordinary man - but the unspeakable violence that shattered his life turned him into someone quite different. Someone destiny was shaping into a bizarre instrument of vengeance. This is the novel that spawned the classic movie starring Charles Bronson.

All I wanted is for my little sister, Della, to be safe and happy. And maybe, in brief stolen moments, I dreamed of a happy ending for myself with a brown-eyed man. That hope has turned into sharp, bright fear. There's only survival now. I'm the daughter of a controlling and cruel billionaire, so I understand about power. But I find myself fighting anyway. I find myself testing them. I have claws and I bite. I’m not going down without a fight. It's like I have a death wish.

Death is an inevitable part of our lives, yet most societies have struggled to come to terms with it. Today, we continue to grapple with the enduring questions: What is death? Why do we fear it? What happens after death? Is it an end or a doorway to something beyond? In this unique, clear-sighted exploration of death, Sadhguru dwells extensively upon his inner experience as he expounds on the deeper aspects of death that are rarely spoken about.

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the afterlife with 'Death Wish: Tales from Eternity' by Nan Banks, narrated by the author herself. In this thought-provoking collection, meet an eclectic cast of characters—a wise elderly bisexual woman, a young biker, a suicidal gay man, a grieving widow, and a courageous child battling cancer—each embarking on a conversation with the enigmatic figure of Death.

Somebody wants Alexa O’Brien dead. A dangerous werewolf, she’s got a shady reputation due to the immense power and unbreakable bond she shares with vampire Arys Knight. It’s a union that joins light to darkness and life to death. A bond that threatens to consume them both. As Alexa evades attempts on her life, she discovers the source of her power and the torment that lies ahead.

Life’s a b*tch-but what comes after isn’t much better. Jade Blackwell, a paranormal reaper, helps supernaturals cross over after death. Her job comes with lots of rules-but not following them is kind of her thing...until it ends up involving her in something much deadlier than she ever imagined...With supernaturals everywhere in danger, and the balance between good and evil tipped for the worst, Jade must choose between her own eternal afterlife...or the living world she so desperately wants to be a part of. Either way, death is coming.

Death Wish by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction short story from the mid-20th century, specifically published in 1956. The tale centers around the space freighter "Queen Dierdre" and the perilous situation faced by its crew as their ship hurtles out of the Solar System.

Lana Harvey’s been through hell and back. As a reaper, it’s all part of the job, but the afterlife has been more turbulent than usual. The Second War of Eternity is underway, and the streets of Limbo City are heavy with the scent of carnage and betrayal. With the recent death of a dear friend, a lover-turned-spy, and temperamental gods breathing down her neck, Lana’s days seem numbered. But Eternity isn’t done with her yet.

For centuries, the governments of the world have kept the half-elf Morgana locked in a prison where she couldn't use her magic. Now, her fanatical followers are on the verge of setting her free. Meanwhile, the best hope of defeating her is trapped in an inter-dimensional library unaware of the chaos engulfing the Alliance.

The day Death comes to Lazarus Gaumond’s town and kills everyone in one fell swoop, the last thing he expects to see is a woman left alive and standing. But Lazarus has her own extraordinary gift: She cannot be killed—not by humans, not by the elements, not by Death himself. She is the one soul Death doesn’t recognize. The one soul he cannot pry free from her flesh.

Things aren't always what they seem in EverAfter. What our favorite fairy godmother, Charlotte doesn't realize is the same holds true in Cincinnati too. The search for the witch-gone-bad is on. It's going to take good ole' detective work mixed with the magic of a wand to track her, and those missing children before she fattens them up for, well, you know. Wait! Is the witch evil? Or did the stories get her all wrong?

When a bandit raid destroys his home, Gabriel Kane believes his whole family is killed in the fire. Burdened by guilt, he dedicates his life to bringing those responsible to justice. Xander Kane has a secret place, a crawlspace under the kitchen perfect for stealing snacks. When the bandits attack Xander is trapped by the flames. Xander emerges hours later scarred and near death, his whole world reduced to ashes. Blind with rage, Xander dedicates his life to killing those responsible.

A man decides to end his life by jumping off the roof of one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city. Should he? Should he not? Is there something to change his mind at the last minute?

A one-way trip to Florida offers Rodney Corso the chance at a fresh start from his dead-end life in South Carolina. Newly divorced, broke, and unemployed, a bus ticket gifted to him by his sister could not have come at a better time. However, this bus would never reach its final destination. Sometime during the 10-hour trek to Miami, both he and the rest of the passengers awaken to find themselves duct-taped to their seats and stranded in the middle of nowhere in the black of night.

Secret Death Wish is a podcast about purpose, pain, and waking up to the life you’re actually living. Each episode starts with a Reddit post, quote, or question that cuts deep — then we break it down with raw honesty, personal stories, and uncomfortable truths. No self-help fluff. No fake positivity. Just real conversations. If you're tired of autopilot, chasing empty goals, or pretending everything's fine — this is your space to think deeper and live differently. 🎙 Hosted by Secret Death Wish 📲 @secretdeathwish

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Abdel Latif, an old man from the Aleppo region, dies peacefully in a hospital bed in Damascus. His final wish, conveyed to his youngest son, Bolbol, is to be buried in the family plot in their ancestral village of Anabiya. Though Abdel was hardly an ideal father, and though Bolbol is estranged from his siblings, this conscientious son persuades his older brother Hussein and his sister Fatima to accompany him and the body to Anabiya, which is - after all - only a two-hour drive from Damascus. There's only one problem: Their country is a war zone.

New York, anni Settanta. Paul Benjamin è un professionista di successo, dalla vita quasi perfetta e dal temperamento mite e pacifico. Quando la sua abitazione viene assalita da una banda di teppisti, lui sta consumando un tranquillo pranzo di lavoro e mai potrebbe immaginare che una telefonata stia per stravolgere la sua esistenza: per un bottino di pochi dollari, dei criminali hanno brutalmente aggredito la sua unica figlia Carol e ucciso la moglie Esther.

Getting mixed up with the underground thievery ring run by demons had been easy... it was escaping them once they decided to kill her that Lacey was having trouble with. When her partner dies just to give her a head start, she doesn't let his sacrifice go to waste and runs like a horde of demons are chasing her... which they are. How was she to know that her escape route would lead her straight into the middle of a demon war and into the arms of a sexy stranger that was more powerful than her worse nightmare?