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If everyone is looking to secure a relationship with their perceived best option, then the perception of value must be at the heart of human coupling. In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Orion Taraban sets forth his economic model of relationships and exposes the often uncomfortable laws that govern the sexual marketplace. After listening to "The Value of Others," you'll never look at relationships the same way again.

On the evening of July 27th, 1890, Vincent van Gogh, aiming for his heart, shot himself with a revolver. He missed. Today, Vincent van Gogh is considered one of history's most brilliant artists, revered by millions the world over. However, he sold only one painting in his lifetime, spent years in insane asylums, and died penniless in a garret. Haunted by his failures, riddled with addiction, and debilitated by mental illness, van Gogh eventually took his own life.

When my boyfriend suggested a romantic camping trip, I was game. Then I found out he’d dragged me into the woods to tell me about the friends-with-benefits arrangement he had with Bigfoot. And that he wanted me to…participate.

Aerilyn wasn't expecting much from an already lousy night. What seemed to be a routine meetup with a John at a rundown motel turned into a roller-coaster of mortal danger. She is introduced to a world of organized crime, riding shot-gun with the deadliest person she has ever encountered. The tall, dark, and mysterious contract killer is a woman with a secret. Now they are both being hunted by one of the most powerful families on the East Coast. This High-Octane Sapphic Mafia Romance will take you on a ride to a destination unknown.

I’m 99% sure that the boogie man is stalking me at night. Most mornings I wake up to find my bedroom covered in claw marks. He's even started stealing my underwear. The only thing keeping me safe from his malice is my enchanted locket. Nobody believes he exists—not even my coven, who think I’m crazy. When the other witches threaten to bind my magic, I set up a hidden camera. It turns out that he’s stunningly beautiful with intricate tattoos and black wings. He tries to reach me in my sleep, but my locket keeps him away.

I thought my fiancé was a good guy. Not the greatest in the sack, but decent marriage material. Too bad it took finding him in a compromising position—with his mother—to figure out how wrong I’d been. When they told me they’d kill me if I ran away, I believed them. I didn’t, however, believe them when they said the magical Ash tree in the woods would eat me alive. Wrong again. Lucky for me, Ash didn’t kill me. Turns out he likes my stories. And my, um, sap. So, I’m sure I can convince him to let me go once he’s been properly…satiated.

Marshall "Jumper" Sager is the Secretary of the Via Daemonia Motorcycle Club. Life is a daily struggle for Jumper. After a horrible explosion that killed four of his Navy SEAL teammates and brothers, Jumper suffers from a severe case of PTSD. He knows he should stay away from Jasmine Sharpe, the town’s curvy veterinarian, but she's a temptation he can't seem to resist.

I accidentally summoned a tentacle monster in the middle of the night. He wants to show me why eight arms are better than two. I said yes, and now I have a tentacle monster in my bed who knows exactly how to make me scream.

I summoned a water monster who says we’re soul mates. I know… it’s a lot to swallow… To say I’m having a bad day is an understatement. First, my scumbag ex turned me into an unwitting porn star. Then, when I confiscated his recording equipment, he doxed me. That’s when perverts started showing up at my house. But they weren’t the only ones. Lir, ruler of an ancient sea kingdom, came to me as an intense, sexy wall of water with slightly murderous tendencies, and he quickly proved he’d protect me by any means necessary. And all he wanted in return was for me to be his. Forever. In Atlantis.

The Mile-High City has its troubles. Fortunately it also has a troubleshooter, Riley Connors, who is more than what she seems: law student, waitress, and flirt. Because Riley has a past and connections that enable her to protect the people around her. She's a nemesis to many.

Maps are useful. They show roads. They suggest directions. They promise certainty. But some journeys cannot be drawn ahead of time. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai studies a map that should explain where the next path leads. Yet what begins as an attempt to plan the journey slowly becomes a reflection on the quiet courage required to walk without knowing the entire route.

Light creates shadows. Where the sun shines, shapes appear beside it. And sometimes those shadows seem larger than the light itself. In this reflective visit to the Orion Library, Kai notices his shadow moving across the ground as the sun slowly crosses the sky. What begins as a simple observation becomes a gentle reflection on the emotions that follow us through life. The Shadow That Followed the Sun is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles — Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library, a collection of thoughtful tales designed to be shared at the end of the day.

Some questions arrive quietly. They do not demand answers. They simply sit beside us, waiting to see what we will do with them. In this gentle visit to the Orion Library, Kai walks with Cuddle Monster and Aiko on a breezy hillside where the wind moves freely through the tall grass. At first Kai tries to understand every movement of the wind. But what begins as curiosity slowly becomes a reflection on something deeper — the quiet freedom that appears when we allow some mysteries to remain unsolved.

Sometimes growth appears suddenly. A garden blooms. A path becomes clearer. And it feels as if everything changed overnight. But most changes begin long before they are visible. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai notices surprising growth in the garden beside the cabin. What begins as curiosity slowly becomes a reflection on how small efforts quietly accumulate until something beautiful finally appears.

Sometimes we search far for the light we need. We look ahead. We look outward. We assume the answer must be somewhere else. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai and Cuddle Monster walk through the forest at dusk carrying a lantern to guide their path. But what begins as a simple walk slowly becomes a reflection on the quiet guidance that already exists within us. The Lantern That Was Already Lit is part of Cuddleverse Chronicles — Calming Short Stories to Slow Down and Reflect from the Orion Library, a collection of thoughtful tales designed to be shared at the end of the day.

Sometimes the obstacles we struggle against feel very real. We push. We search for solutions. We try harder. Yet occasionally the difficulty disappears the moment we pause and look again. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai discovers a small door that appears to block the path forward. But what begins as a search for a way through slowly becomes a reflection on the surprising truth that some doors were never truly closed.

Sometimes we search far for direction. We look ahead. We look beyond the horizon. We imagine answers waiting somewhere else. Yet the next step is often already beneath our feet. In this thoughtful visit to the Orion Library, Kai walks a familiar forest path with Cuddle Monster and Aiko. What begins as a search for clarity slowly becomes a reflection on the surprising truth that life often begins exactly where we are standing.

Rain has a rhythm. Drop after drop touches the earth. The sound continues softly. And the world becomes quieter. But within that rhythm there are also pauses. Small spaces of stillness between the falling drops. In this peaceful visit to the Orion Library, Kai listens to the rain beside the cabin with Cuddle Monster and Aiko. What begins as a quiet afternoon indoors slowly becomes a reflection on the gentle spaces of calm that exist even during moments of change.

Where Things Find Their Place is a quiet collection of contemplative stories about calm, time, attention, and the hidden wisdom of ordinary moments—now brought to life through voice. Inside the Orion Library, small stories are kept with care. These are not tales of dramatic adventures or distant worlds, but gentle reflections on everyday life: a handmade cup… a river that refuses to hurry… a lantern that was already lit… a feather carried by the wind… a fire that quietly shares its warmth.

Some paths feel slower than others. And when we look around, it can seem as if everyone else is moving ahead more quickly. In this gentle visit to the Orion Library, Kai stands on a hillside watching different paths winding through the valley below. What begins as a quiet moment of comparison slowly becomes a reflection on something deeper — the quiet wisdom of walking at our own pace.