Drum looks for a missing American in a sea of degenerate expatsAn American has vanished in Spain, and it’s his father, not his wife, who wants him found. When Chester Drum arrives in Iberia, legs aching from the three-thousand-mile flight, he finds Andrea Hartshorn not panicked, not mourning, but hosting the party of the year. World-weary expatriates mill about the villa, guzzling her liquor and dancing, without a thought for their missing countryman. Andrea is far from sober, but finally Drum gets her to open up. Of course she wants her husband back. But more than that, she wants her daughter. Robbie was last seen going south to Fuengirola, to confront a crippled bullfighter named Ruy Fuentes, who had been courting the Hartshorns’ toreador-mad daughter. Drum sets out to find the missing Hartshorns, and learns that in Spain, a bull’s horn is not the only romantic way to die. Views: 472
The "exquisite and haunting" (Booklist) collection of poems built around the language and mystique of American captivity narratives in which Sheck enters the vivid life we live inside our own minds and selves, and takes us into the mysterious underside of consciousness and selfhood.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 472
The idea of sorrow has always appealed me, but now I am ashamed of myself, I’ve brought boredom, regrets, shame and pain into my life. Today sorrow enveloped me like an evil web, caught in the gain I am afraid of, Tari… what have you done, why did I listen to my ego, oh God Help me, I am so sorry!!!The idea of sorrow has always appealed me, but now I am ashamed of myself, I’ve brought boredom, regrets, shame and pain into my life. Today sorrow enveloped me like an evil web, caught in the gain I am afraid of, Tari… what have you done, why did I listen to my ego, oh God Help me, I am so sorry!!!The front door open, it is Adams, looking guilt but without remorse, he gave a laugh of mingled shock and dismay knowing that something terrible has been exposed; his phone has been off all through the night, because he was with Preye… Views: 472
Written in 1879 (18 years before Dracula) by 19-year-old Marie Nizet, Captain Vampire, in its method and tone alike, is way ahead of its time. Although its plot has supernatural elements, and its antagonist is manifestly demonic, the novel's true purpose is to bring out the horror of war. A significant work in the history of horror fiction, it is undoubtedly one of the finest literary works ever to have made use of the vampire motif. Views: 471
Amanda yearns and discovers herself as her vivid childhood memories are the only thing left to give her hope and keep her from fading away from life.ChiarOscuro Episode Two The Winds (Words 5,734)The City of Lemekia, right on the Eastern border of Aludin, faces the tides of war of an old enemy. The city is evacuating with only a few citizens left as tensions rise and soldiers start to strengthen the city. Meanwhile a small group embark on a small mission...SERIESChiarOscuro is an ongoing online fantasy series being published at https://chiaroscuroseries.wordpress.com/. Taking place in an alternate world where humanity is just discovering it's full potential after nearly being brought to extinction five millenia ago, the darkness that once threatened humanity has returned, seemingly with the intention to finish what they failed to do 5,000 years ago.ChiarOscuro is made up of 'Books' each one containing an Episode (these normally span a week or two) and a chapter is released throughout the duration of an episode. The official site will be the first place to find the newly released chapters at first, as well as extra pieces that delve deeper into the lore, world and characters of ChiarOscuro and once the Episode has concluded, it will be shortly be available as a single 'Book' to read in full.So follow a small select few in this time where the world's and humanity's certain is uncertain and travel with them to meet many different cultures, people, beliefs, customs through deserts, mountains, the city of nine walls and even the parts of the world the human eye cannot see...SERIES SUMMARYTaking place in a world where at the dawn of human civilisation, a catastrophe struck nearly bringing humanity to extinction and close to forever changing the world as we know it.They called them Demons, twisted, ruthless creatures with no seemingly other drive than to conquer all those weaker than them as they were the strongest and fittest and Earth seemed close to falling into the hands of these strange beings, who came to our world with no warning and legends speak of skies literally tearing open as Demons invaded our world.However, humanity as it always seems to do, fought back and though most of the people living at that time were forever lost, the Demons were defeated, the remaining leaving this world or scattered as they fled the humans only hours before they had been slaughtering mercilessly.It’s been 5,000 years since those events, though many dismiss the tale as legend and humanity has only recently started picking up again, there have been some strange reports recently across Aludin and with the mysterious Decabia to the east, the era of peace may soon be coming to the end and new heroes will have to answer the call to defend humanity’s flame once again, as they did so 5,000 years ago. Views: 471
In a world where a person's hair color determines the strength of their magic, two people stand out.Sunshine, a little girl with blond hair and very little magic. And her father, Grey, who has no magic at all. Dannon, the village teacher, attempts to study both of them and the prophecy that tells of Sunshine's roll in a coming storm. But all prophecy is vague and difficult to translate.In a world where a person's hair color determines the strength of their magic, two people stand out.Sunshine, a little girl with blond hair and very little magic. And her father, Grey, who has no magic at all. Dannon, the village teacher, attempts to study both of them and the prophecy that tells of Sunshine's roll in a coming storm. But all prophecy is vague and difficult to translate. Can Dannon learn what he wished to know about Sunshine and her father before the foretold storm arrives? Or will he just be the witness to the end of everything he knows? Views: 471
Four boys run out of gas late at night, and the moon is full. The night ripe for adventure - or terror! Views: 471
A young muse searches to discover who is draining energy from her new found home, the whimsical land of Helicon, and begins to suspect her childhood sweetheart.If Hogwarts was more like Woodstock, and Voldemort was your childhood sweetheart turned abusive boyfriend... As long as Nora Sparrow can remember, Owen has protected her. He’s been there through years of miserable foster homes and snobby mean girls, always whispering to her that she doesn’t belong here. Telling her that this is the mundane world, and someday, he’ll get them back to Helicon, the world of the muses. The world where they belong.But Nora’s fifteen years old, and she isn’t sure she quite believes it anymore. When he begs her to try another ritual to open the dimensions, she agrees mostly to humor him. Owen’s rituals never work.But this one does, and Nora is flung into the whimsical, bohemian land of Helicon, where she’s expected to do nothing more than create and inspire. With the help of her new muse friends, Nora sets out to discover who is creating holes in the fabric of Helicon and draining away the muses’ energy.Everything would be perfect, if only Owen’s protectiveness wasn’t starting to seem so...obsessive. Views: 471
Reporter Holly Gooding's first major news story for Channel 8 News takes a turn for the weird when the guy she's sent to interview - the only person to survive a plane crash off the coast of Florida - happens to be a pirate.iHearts - They are really a super active lil clan – some would say hyper – with a heavy stress on “active” – a different kind of support group dedicated to “giving back” and working together for “healthy community”.Very into the historical perspective – they love history; they are that nerdy! – and when they are really into their “zone” – their best thing, actually – they refer themselves as the “Lion Hearts”, reinvented for the virtual, icloud age. Lighting and Leading the way to a better world – they are sorely needed!!!There are many gangs, clicks and other very active groupings all around us today, all too busy doing harm, causing hurt, leading with the negative or ugly, or just de-valuing and obstructing for its’ own sake. Tearing down is easy – building up is the hard part!The ihearts seek to foster “gangs” for good, to lead with the positive and all that is beautiful, to build the positive centers needed for real progress.They are extremely well connected and adept at using all virtual and icloud means to do so – always balancing with the traditional in everything.Their main focus is to respond to the many calls to “do something”, to “say something” in response to what the gang broadly calls “worrisome behavior”.They “get it” that meaningful action is often very difficult and unsettling – that digging beyond the reactionary is essential for meaningful solutions…..….. And that always “being there” in support of the troubled is often the most important response. Views: 471
Jasmine is back on the prowl but this time she's going to need all the help she can get. Because of a childish prank, she's managed to anger the demon of mischief, Murphy. Now a messed up assignment, a return of the fur, and poodle children stand between her and success. What's a Fury to do?Jasmine is back on the prowl but this time she's going to need all the help she can get. Because of a childish prank, she's managed to anger the demon of mischief, Murphy. Now a messed up assignment, a return of the fur, and poodle children stand between her and success. What's a Fury to do? If you're Jasmine, you kick butt, furry style. Views: 471
Jasmine is back in the third book in the Fury Girl Chronicles and this adventure is testing her to the bottom of her furry soul. This time Jeff's in trouble and Jasmine isn't sure if it would be more fun to go rescue him or watch him twist. What's stopping her from doing both?A huge mistake, a haunting and an indecisive demon stand in her way, so what's a Furry, uhm, Fury to do?Jasmine is back in the third book in the Fury Girl Chronicles and this adventure is testing her to the bottom of her furry soul. This time Jeff's in trouble. Jeff's past catches up with him and now he's facing a decision: a stint in the Pit for who knows how long or the black door.When she hears that Jeff is off on assignment, Jasmine is determined not to be left out of the fun, but would be more fun to go rescue him or watch him twist. What's to stop her from doing both? A huge mistake, a haunting and an indecisive demon stand in her way, so what's a Fury to do?If you're Jasmine, you win and you do it Furry, uhm, Fury style. Views: 471
A reluctant scout embarks on a camp-out with his friends for a weekend in the woods. A horrible accident along a nearby highway will try the scouts in a way their leaders could not have imagined. There is no merit badge to prepare them for the horror making its way to their camp.A reluctant scout embarks on a camp-out with his friends for a weekend in the woods. His father will lead the scouts on an afternoon hike to their campsite where they will be tested on the skills they’ve learned throughout the year. A horrible accident along a nearby highway will try the scouts in a way their leaders could not have imagined. There is no merit badge to prepare them for the horror making its way to their camp.While the scouts struggle on their own, the government attempts to cover up the accident and its deadly secrets as family members cling to their televisions fearing the worst. Views: 471
