Books with author Desmond Shepherd

The lines between reality and imagination blur in this inspirational story told from the perspective of an imaginary friend.Samantha Pruitt has a very active imagination. It takes her to far away places and on exciting adventures. But, more importantly, it protects her from seeing the horrible life she lives with her stepmother, masking the reality around her and making it a happier place.With her imaginary friend at her side, she discovers a way to permanently change her life for the better. It'll take hard work, imagination and courage to reach that goal, but she's determined to make her imagined happiness a reality.Desmond Shepherd writes his most emotional and gripping story yet. Filled with smiles, tears, and triumph, take a journey unlike any other and one you'll never forget in Imaginary Me.

Within Biality Orphanage is a special room called The Ability Chamber. It gives children abilities such as Super Speed, Invisibility, and Wall Climbing in competitions against each other.Those who run the orphanage call upon Fram Gage, a couple of his friends, and an outsider for a special contest. During the match, rules within The Ability Chamber change and put the children’s lives in danger.In order to make it through safely, they must work together. And a unique ability they never imagined possible—the Infinite ability—may be the one thing that helps them reach their goal.In his debut novel, Desmond Shepherd tells a story about how experiencing perils with others brings not only friends closer together but enemies, too.

The lines between reality and imagination blur as you see the world of Samantha Pruitt as told by her imaginary friend.Samantha has a very active imagination. It takes her to far away places and on exciting adventures. But, more importantly, it protects her from seeing the horrible life she lives with her stepmother, masking the reality around her and making it a happier place.Samantha's imaginary friend is by her side at all times during her adventures. Eventually, they discover a way to permanently change her life for the better. It'll take hard work, imagination and courage to reach that goal, but they're determined to make her imagined happiness a reality.Desmond Shepherd writes his most emotional and gripping story yet. Filled with smiles, tears, and triumph, take a journey unlike any other and one you’ll never forget in Imaginary Me.

Fram Gage wakes up in Biality Orphanage after a three year coma. His best friend Lanker has become an angry, bitter person and wants nothing to do with him. Fram hopes to mend their relationship. Before he can, three adversaries with Super Strength, Teleportation, and Super Speed abilities stand in his way. Fram can match them hit for hit and blow for blow with his Infinite ability. But there is something familiar about his foes. When Fram realizes what it is, they become the key to gaining back his best friend.

Three years after the tragedy in The Ability Chamber that left him in a coma, Fram Gage wakes up in Biality Orphanage. Not only has he changed physically, but his friends have changed in more ways than he can count. He wants life to return to normal.But a sudden accident in the orphanage ruins that hope and leaves him alone. On top of that, three people emerge with special abilities, and they want to capture him.Fram discovers these adversaries are the key to solving his problems. Using his Infinite ability, he's determined to stop them and gain back those he lost.In his second novel to date, Desmond Shepherd continues the Fram Gage series as he explores issues of loyalty, regret, and trust all while entertaining with a fast paced story that all ages can enjoy.

Fram Gage has lived at Biality Orphanage for six months, remembering nothing about his past before arriving there. While the orphanage has provided for his needs, such as food, shelter, and even a couple of good friends, what Fram looks forward to the most is a chance to go inside The Ability Chamber: a room used for physical competitions that gives the competitors unique abilities.Fram enjoys going into The Ability Chamber because it gives him the chance to try out Super Strength, Wall Climbing, and other abilities. Whether winning or losing the competition, being in The Ability Chamber gives him the chance to feel like he is in control of his life and his present situation.Competitions in The Ability Chamber are usually safe. But when Fram, his close friends, and an outsider are called upon to race, rules within The Ability Chamber change. As the four children compete, Fram finds their situation has become dangerous, and only he has the ability to help them reach the end safely. Will he be able to protect them?