Oedipus the King is Sophocles' legendary rendition of the myth of the great king Oedipus, perhaps the best known of all of the Greek Tragedies.
When an oracle foretells that the young prince Oedipus will grow up to murder his father he is cast out of the kingdom by the king who hopes by doing so that he will avoid his fate. Oedipus grows up and many years later, not knowing his own identity, or the identity of his father, meets him at a crossroad where they argue and the king is killed. The rest of the tale pivots around the unraveling of this tangled family history and the appalling discovery of, not only patricide, but Oedipus' subsequent incest in unwittingly marrying his own mother.
Contains Oedipus The King, Oedipus At Colonus, and Antigone. Views: 453
A yachting day goes terribly wrong when teenage Lasalle is tricked and boarded by a group of Rich kids with nothing better to do and murder on their minds. Join Lasalle in this flashback from the second book of the phoenix Initiative series called Transgressors.What causes brother to rise up against brother? Can men, nations, and families ever experience true unity and peace? Will racism and hatred finally be eradicated? War often seems to be man's answer for settling disputes and thwarting evil. Perhaps the best solution to our conflicts doesn't reside in this world. When a Civil War chaplain finds himself dodging death-stamped mini balls and dismembering shrapnel, he realizes there is a better way, a final, lasting hope. Views: 452
Madeline's bat companion, Chitter, leads her to an injured dragon in the woods. It is up to them to rescue the dragon and help it continue its quest.Madeline's bat companion, Chitter, leads her to an injured dragon in the woods. It is up to them to rescue the dragon and help it continue its quest.This book is written for older elementary kids and has a 5.4 reading level. Views: 452
STORY LINE: IT IS THE STORY OF THAT LIVING MAGICAL BOOK WHICH HAS THE ANSWER OF THE EVERY EVIL SECRET OF THE UNIVERSE.THERE IS AN INDICATION OF FOUR FIERY SUPERNATURAL BALLS WHICH DECIDE THE FATE OF ALL WORLDS.IF THIS BOOK FALLS IN WRONG HAND,THEN THE VERY DESIGN OF THE UNIVERSE WILL BE CHANGED. GIANTS, MONSTERS, DEMONS, WITCHES, AND ALL THE EVIL AGENTS MAKE DAY AND NIGHT ONE IN ITS SEARCH. BUT THTHE FIRST MEETING Today’s foggy wintry night is magnificently mysterious. The night seems as a sparkling spell of a fairy. The faint silvery light of the new moon has added a magical thrill. It is so charming, so exciting, and so adventurous, that it is beyond expression…The little neglected orphanage is surrounded by jungle and now it is in deep slumber. Suddenly Ray wakes up in cold perspiration.Oh! The same vision! His heart is beating fiercely fast. Views: 452
Suppose all the monsters in the world went on strike ...?Till You Drop - a novella about zombie capitalism!Suppose all the monsters in the world went on strike ...Fear is an essential part of human life, and for centuries it's been provided by vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghouls. But what happens when the monsters take to the picket line? What happens to society when real terrors take over from imaginary ones? A novella about zombie capitalism, written by one of the most praised short story writers of his generation. Views: 452
SHAPESHIFTEDCassie AlexanderNurse Edie Spence is once again called upon to save a life...and this time, it\'s personal. Can her new community of zombies, vampires, and shapeshifters come to her rescue when she needs them most? When Edie was fired from her paranormal nursing job at County Hospital, her whole world came crashing down. Now she\'s is once again shaken to her core. Her mother is deathly ill and there\'s only one thing that will save her: vampire blood. But with the paranormal community shunning Edie, where can she obtain it...without losing her own life in the process? SHAPESHIFTED Edie hopes to procure it at her new job at the clinic across town, where the forces of evil loom large. Vampire gang wars are rampant. Old underground enemies are rising to the surface. And Edie\'s zombie ex-boyfriend has arrived at the scene-but is he the same man he used to be? And what should she make of the enigmatic doctor with whom she shares an unexpected connection? She\'ll have to figure it out soon, because all hell is about to break loose-literally-and time is running out..."Shapeshifted is the third Cassie Alexander novel I\'ve read, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first. Edie Spence, Alexander\'s nurse protagonist, has a real talent for getting into trouble and somehow getting out of it, but each time she seems to have sacrificed something, even if it\'s only her couch. And she\'s so often sleep-deprived, I worry a little about her patients. But Edie is loyal and tough and determined, and these are all characteristics you want in an urban fantasy hero, which she certainly is. In this book, Edie finds her mother has cancer, and Edie wants some vampire blood to cure her. But Edie\'s being shunned by the supernatural community. How\'s she going to get it? A loose plot point or two get tied up in this book, but other threads are left open. We can all look forward to what happens next."--New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris Views: 452
Lydia, now known as Aurora, rides the lands at the whim of the Circle, a proud servant of the Light. In the course of her duties, she rescues a wandering mage-historian whose beliefs challenge her own and shatter her view of herself, her training, and even her service to the Light itself.Stand-alone sequel to Apprentice.Lydia, the former baker's apprentice, has grown into a powerful mage indeed. Now known as Aurora, she and her Cluster ride out into the world for the first time, hunting down magically altered monsters ravaging the countryside of her homeland. This simple and straightforward task leads the Cluster into battle with demons and other evils, including a dark mage who kills to raise power. Little do they know that the act of rescuing his next intended victim will alter all of their lives forever...Stand-alone sequel to Apprentice. Views: 451
Experience this thrilling tale. Johnny Brice is a hotheaded, hard-working "picture-chaser" for the newsreels. He loves to fly into the mouth of danger (whether forest fire, shipwreck or flood), get the story first, shoot it and send the film back fast so that it can be turned into newsreels for theatres all across America. He's the best there ever was as a "top dog" reporter . . . up till the day he inadvertently saves the life of a golden-haired girl he pulls out of the ocean while covering a ship burning at sea.
The dame, or "Jinx," as Brice calls her, seems to bring bad luck like a black cat under a ladder. She keeps Brice on his toes and waist-deep in trouble as they trek the globe from Idaho to the Orient, chasing pictures for the World News. Trouble is, no matter how hard he tries or how good the story, Johnny can't seem to get good shots . . . nor can he shake the girl. .".".colorful prose, lively action writing, exotic locales, fresh variation on standard characters and situations, and well-constructed plots."" --Ellery Queen Views: 451
Eight's OriginNever before seen peek into Number Eight’s past.I've reached the point where i don't know how long Ive been alone anymore.It might drive some people crazy, living like this, but the quiet keeps me company.I try to linger only on the ones that make me happy and skip over the ones that are painful, but sometimes its hard to know which are which.I've learned that some memories surprise you and reveal a sharp edge just when you least expect it.In the beginning there were nine of us. We are called the Garde. I know from the scars on my ankle that there are only six of us left. Three are dead. I also know that someday, somehow, I will rejoin the others.I am Number Eight.Just like always. I know that I can't stay here forever, but I also know that I'm not ready to leave yet.Trust is dangerous.For some reason,I feel like I've known this man all my life.The weight of regret and loneliness and despair that I have been carrying with me for somany months lifts from my shoulders, and suddenly I'm laughing It takes strength.It takes knowledge and focus and trust.More than anything, it takes faith. Views: 451
{Note: This volume is now included in "The High Duties of Pacia: The Complete Saga" which is currently available for 'Reader Sets the Price' so download that for free if you like.}Long ago in a time known as the Anziên age, people lived in a complex and vibrant society which reached levels of technology and genetic engineering unimaginable to anyone now alive. Then 3,500 years ago, the Anziên era ended abruptly and traumatically. The only bright spot came in a land called Pàçia. Physically separated from the rest of the world by high mountains, the gentle nature of the Pàçian people also set them apart from all others. They built the beautiful city Abbelôn and chose the wisest and most benevolent among them to lead the way on the path of tranquility and harmony. These leaders had no power or authority. They did not rule; they fulfilled duties. They made the world a better place but their strength gradually weakened with time, and three and a half millennia is a very long time.Outside Pàçia, the population grew and cities arose. The Great Cities were ruled by powerful despots who increasingly ignored lessons of peace and goodwill. Worse, new enemies invaded part of the land. But were they really ‘new’ or were they terrors returned from a forgotten past?In this environment, the story begins.*Twelve years ago, brutal men called the Zafiri invaded Pàçia with a massive army, capturing the beautiful city Abbelôn and crushing the gentle people there. Now the rest of the world is threatened by more war and destruction. Then an extraordinary young woman named Sistére Graice crosses paths with a man unlike any she has met before. Her ‘effect,’ her ability to control everyone else, has no power over him. Known only as Holder, the man has no memory, not even of his own identity. Graice’s mentor Sybille hires him as a guide for a journey she and Graice must make, partly so they can keep him close until they discover his secret. As they travel, Graice tries to help Holder recover his memory. While he is in a drugged sleep, she ‘sees’ into his mind and discovers small fragments of past events, all involving a beautiful golden-haired woman. When he wakes, Holder still does not remember these scenes but Graice has learned much about him.In the backwaters of the land meanwhile, a boy age thirteen travels with his aunt, his only living relative, hiding from enemy spies by moving constantly and using false names and disguises. He knows nothing about his parents or his family name and its history. Later, the aunt gives him an amulet and implies he will wear it someday. It’s an Emblem of High Duty, she says.A girl named Caelia, also thirteen, hides from the same enemy in a cavern where her father searches for secrets of the Anziên civilization. Named after a legendary heroine from antiquity, Caelia is unusually bright and mature for her age and her shining red-gold hair sets her apart. Everyone in the community loves Caelia but even the girl herself does not know why. When she wants to leave the cave on an adventure, everybody objects but no one can say no to her. She gets her way and departs with a trading expedition.Along their separate paths, Graice and Holder are attacked by a monstrous creature; outlaws kidnap Caelia; and enemy soldiers close in on the boy. Not only do all survive but the encounters also reveal hidden secrets. The story continues in Part II. Views: 451
Live each day as if it were you're last never had more meaning than on the 11th day before he expired. He had 10 days to live and only God knew how he was going to spend them. Reuben personally didn't have a clue, he was too busy dying inside, wondering how this had happened to him...Live each day as if it were you're last never had more meaning than on the 11th day before he expired. He had 10 days to live and only God knew how he was going to spend them. Reuben personally didn't have a clue, he was too busy dying inside, wondering how this had happened to him. Speaking of God, now would have been a perfect time for a miracle but not everyone got those did they? If you had 10 days left to live, HOW would you spend them? WHO would you spend them with? WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Reuben is about to find out... Views: 451
