Surrounded by pristine nature, a little grotto is about to become the site of an unusual battle. The grotto’s guardians, a group of beautiful nymphs, argue over how to deal with an intruder. Naturally, they turn their argument into a competition. Seduction, temptation, and several awkward moments follow as they pursue the newcomer. Who will end up the victor?Prepare for adventure and fall into a realm of magic alongside amazing creatures. The Veil is a magical land, home to a veritable garden of paradise where many wondrous animals and people live. The most mundane of events becomes spectacular in this sylvan glade. Marvel at their beauty, courage, and adventures and bear witness to the wilder side of magic and fey creatures. Views: 375
A short story - Sean has popped the question and dreads the drive across the bleak Kansas landscape on Valentine's Day to announce his intentions to his fiancee Janet's parents. When he sees a sign for a corn maze, he pulls in for a momentary reprieve. Little does he know what a mistake he's made.Hiding her powers was never a problem for seventeen-year-old Graylee Perez. Not until her diabolical twin sister decided to go on a rampage that could expose them all or get someone hurt. To add to the aggravation, coven reject Raj McKenna catches Gray performing a complex spell and is convinced they would make a powerful couple. He can delude himself all he wants. Gray has sworn off dating warlocks, especially delinquents who play with fire. But even Gray’s mysterious death won’t deter Raj, not after Gray is brought back from the great beyond. Only she’s not truly back. Her body’s still six feet under and she’s on borrowed time. There are forces threatening Gray’s existence and a powerful wizard willing to help . . . for a price. Gray doesn’t know who to trust or how long she has left before she vanishes for good, but she’s determined to stick around no matter what the cost. Views: 375
After inheriting a large horse ranch, Isabella is not only introduced to the love of her life, but finds herself in the midst of a generational war. Forced to battle the long-range effects of greed, she must decide where her true strength comes from. But Bella is not alone. Heaven comes near as struggles for the souls of men erupt throughout Spokane County.“Destroyer of Dreams! They haunt the sons and daughters of each generation always seeking someone to devour. Their arrival was expected. Alert Commander Crystal and his Radiant Ones! Have his armies position themselves as anticipated and wait for Beloved’s call. You and Jasmine know my heart. Stand guard and remain vigilant,” Papa commanded.********After inheriting a large horse ranch, Isabella Janea Randal is not only introduced to the love of her life, but finds herself in the midst of a generational war. Forced to battle the long-range effects of greed, she must decide where her true strength comes from. But Bella is not alone. Heaven comes near as the struggle for souls erupts throughout Spokane County.“The Power of a Legacy” is a story about family, romance, horse ranching, greed, revenge, spiritual warfare, God’s forgiveness, the power of prayer and personal destiny. And by pulling back the thin, whispery veil separating our world from the spiritual world all around, readers discover the heavenly beings dwelling among us. And by the way, they are unicorns!“The Power of a Legacy” is Volume III of the faith-building, action-packed series chronicling the adventures of Eli and Jasmine, Servants of the Most High God. On every page, young readers eight years old and up will experience the thrilling, real-to-life adventures of epic struggles between angels and demons, choices and consequences, sin and redemption, and love and forgiveness.Christian parents will appreciate the redemptive messages woven throughout each adventure, as their children learn to apply biblical truths to every-day moral dilemmas. And by joining the online community of readers on the Divine Commissions blog, children can also share their evangelistic insights with family and friends. Views: 374
Compiled by scholars at the court of Liu An, king of Huainan, in the second century B.C.E, The Huainanzi is a tightly organized, sophisticated articulation of Western Han philosophy and statecraft. Outlining "all that a modern monarch needs to know," the text emphasizes rigorous self-cultivation and mental discipline, brilliantly synthesizing for readers past and present the full spectrum of early Chinese thought. The Huainanzi locates the key to successful rule in a balance of broad knowledge, diligent application, and the penetrating wisdom of a sage. It is a unique and creative synthesis of Daoist classics, such as the Laozi and the Zhuangzi; works associated with the Confucian tradition, such as the Changes, the Odes, and the Documents; and a wide range of other foundational philosophical and literary texts from the Mozi to the Hanfeizi.The product of twelve years of scholarship, this remarkable... Views: 374
They were one soul in two bodies, Corban and Mav, twins born to the lord of a Irish coastal farmstead. Mav had the second sight and was her father's delight; Corban, though, was a deep disappointment, finally exiled for refusing his father's command to go and take up a sword for the High King.But on the night of Corban's exile, as he slept in the woods and brooded on injustice, the dreadful dragon ships of the Vikings bore down on his home with fire and the sword. The farm was plundered and burned; all the people were slain, save the young women--they were raped and dragged off to a life of slavery.From the coast of Ireland to the occupied village of Dublin, across the Irish Sea to a Viking stronghold in Britain, and then across the North Sea to the Kingdom of the Danes. Corban is drawn in the track of his ravaged sister, fighting for his own life and to earn the influence and money he will need to buy her freedom. His quest is not hopeless, for Mav's... Views: 374
Tell Your Kids a Cool Bedtime Story! These stories are designed for you to easily tell to your kids (ages 6-11). Keep them excited every time!About The Superhero Chronicles: Birth of MoonlightBilly was just your average kid with a big heart, until one day something extraordinary happened to him.Tell Your Kids a Cool Bedtime Story!Deep down every kid loves bedtime stories, but sometimes at the end of the day you just don't have the energy. That's where the Tell Me A Story series of books can help. Each nightly episode takes 5-10 minutes to read out loud and ends in a gripping cliffhanger. Imagine your child hanging on your every word and captivating them every night with an easy to tell bedtime story.For less time than it takes to watch the start of a sit-com, you can spend quality time with your kids and make memories they will never forget.About The Superhero Chronicles: Birth of MoonlightBilly was just your average kid with a big heart, until one day something extraordinary happened to him. After a freak accident, suddenly Billy has the powerful ability to read and change emotions. Before he has time to fully understand his powers, a dark force threatens to destroy his city and only Billy can combat its evil. Will he prevail in time? Views: 374
There was a vast amount of tramping up and down stairs, and little feet, well shod, are noisy. This padding up and down was by the two flights of back stairs from the entry off the kitchen porch to the big heated room that was called by the older folks who lived in the old Corner House, “the nursery.” “But it isn’t a nursery,” objected Dot Kenway, who really was not yet big enough to fit the name of “Dorothy.” “We never had a nurse, did we, Tess? Ruthie helped bring us up after our own truly mamma died. And, then, ‘nursery’ sounds so little.” Views: 374
A retired Enchanter battles a powerful magician to keep a dangerous spell book from falling into the wrong hands.A charm hidden in a shipping box brings Tredan’s disgraceful past to his door.Retired Enchanter Tredan and his wife Lanith, magical curio merchants in the seaside town of Isor, have been model citizens for years. But Tredan has harbored a terrible secret. As the victim of a Church-induced spell, he created a journal with spells to enslave the Enchanters’ magical essence to the Church.Enchanters generate the essence powering everything in Tredan’s world. The Church has long resented the Enchanters’ exclusive control over essence. The head Church magician, His Divine, is determined to acquire Tredan’s journal and take the Enchanters’ power for his own.With Lanith out on an errand for the morning, Tredan opens the box containing an Enforcer’s compulsion charm. This Church magician will stop at nothing to collect Tredan’s journal for His Divine. The ensnared Tredan must battle the Enforcer’s superior magic and keep the journal safe. Tredan must also find a way, even if he must enlist the help of the dead, to warn an unsuspecting Lanith before she returns home and falls prey to His Divine’s wrath.Wrath, Prequel to Tredan's Bane -- Honorable Mention Winner, Fiction-Short Story Category, 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest Views: 374
Jake Bradclaw had been struggling with unemployment. The stress from being rejected by every job he applied for along with his wife being the only provider for the household, was getting to him. One day, Jake wakes up to find his wife and daughter gone. When they do not return home, he seeks out to find them only to discover the horrifying truth...In the midst of a global pandemic, a group of evacuees are marooned atop a skyscraper in a major city after a terrible helicopter crash. Abandoning the streets to millions of hungry infected, the survivors seal off the structure at the 10th floor and string wires between it and other buildings to avoid being eaten alive by the hordes rampaging below. But dwindling supplies force those still alive to take greater risks as they struggle to survive hundreds of feet off the ground. Views: 374
She was supposed to be resting with the others in the castle, but one little ride down the beach wouldn't hurt. That's what the Princess of Atlantis thought as she rode across the wet sand on her horse. The witch flew overhead on her dragon. Lilliana would not be going home tonight.Princess Lilliana has never talked to a mermaid, or been chased by a dragon. She has quietly lived her life by the sea with her Nana and her parents. Sure she’s had to put up with her clumsy cousin and her distant mother, but her life has been filled with peace and calm. Until now.On her twelfth birthday Lilliana is presented with a mighty horse with a mind of his own. Their leisurely trot across the sandy beach turns into a different kind of adventure when the witch flies in, riding her dragon and tries to destroy her, the only heir to Atlantis.Soon Lilliana discovers an ancient kingdom under the sea with friends and foes of their own. She finds herself speaking with kings and prophets and caught up in a battle that threatens her new friends and Atlantis itself. Views: 374
Contains seven fantastic novels: REVELATION SPACE, CHASM CITY, REDEMPTION ARK, ABSOLUTION GAP, THE PREFECT, DIAMOND DOGS & TURQUOISE DAYS and GALACTIC NORTH Views: 374
This short story/novella sees amateur Youtube ghost-hunters, Perry Palomino and Dex Foray, investigating the real-life hauntings of Portland's infamous Benson Hotel. It occurs between books #2 (Red Fox) and #3 (Dead Sky Morning) and is the perfect primer for anyone interested in the EIT series. Views: 374
Even a rogue can be brought to heel by love.Lyssa Ryland is the rogue of the fleet. Feared and wanted by half the admiralty, no one can control the redheaded General. Half-human, half alien, her nature has made her tough and years of war have given her a backbone of steel. Commanding one of the most fearsome battleships in the fleet and friends with the largest mercenary clans in the galaxy, no one dare mess with her.He must walk into the lion’s den...JJ is the sacrificial lamb. One of the fleet’s Empaths he’s been tasked with controlling Lyssa and bringing her back under the authority of the Fleet. Expecting a dried up, crabby nun of a woman JJ takes the chance for a one night stand on the base the night before his new assignment…Only to find out the unforgettable woman he spent the night with is no- other than his new assignment. And this time, she’s not welcoming him with open arms… Between the pressure... Views: 374
After setting out from their underground shelter, Hatch and his company struggle to survive a post-apocalyptic wasteland, as they search for knowledge of human civilization and life beyond the Dead Land.This is the first chapter of the post-apocalyptic anthology, Dead Land, currently being developed for an unprecedented multi-media book. If you're an illustrator, animator, a website or game developer, or otherwise interested in being a part of this project, please contact Richard at [email protected]:Richard CunninghamDavid SechrestKalju LeeCurran AltshulClancy Smith Views: 374
