London was in commotion. On a certain afternoon in the early part of the year 1797, vast numbers of persons of all ranks of society, wealthy merchants, sober shopkeepers, eager barristers, country squires, men of pleasure, dandies, and beaus, and many others of even more doubtful position, might have been seen hurrying up through lanes and alleys towards the chief centre of British commerce—the Bank of England, that mighty heart, in and out of which the golden stream flows to and fro along its numberless arteries. Numerous carriages, also, some with coronets on their panels, and powdered footmen behind, rolled up from Cheapside. Among their occupants were ministers of state, foreign ambassadors, earls and barons of the realm, members of parliament, wealthy country gentlemen, and other persons of distinction. While in not a few were widows and spinster ladies, dowager duchesses and maids of honour, and other dames with money in the funds. On the countenances of the larger portion of the moving throng might be traced a word of uncomfortable import—“Panic.” It was an eventful period. Seldom during that or Views: 214
Old Mother West Wind has a lot of friends in the Green Forest, among them Reddy Fox, Happy Jack Squirrel, old Mr. Toad, Billy Mink, Little Joe Otter, and Jerry Muskrat. And of course, she and the Merry Little Breezes (all members of her family) are always ready to help if trouble comes their way. And one day it does!A mysterious stranger comes to live in their neighborhood, making the regular inhabitants extremely curious and more than a bit nervous. Who is this creature and how does he manage to protect himself from even the fiercest of the animals — including Bowser the Hound?Noted for his good-natured humor and gentle lessons about wildlife, master storyteller Thornton Burgess invites youngsters once again into the timeless world of the Smiling Pool and Green Meadows. Views: 213
On a cold Christmas Eve a homeless man receives a present that erases ten years of sorrow.After years of living in a dream of ghosts, a homeless man finds his salvation on a cold Christmas Eve. In the underpass of a busy highway he settles in to his usual nightly accomodations and celebrates Christmas with his lost family. Views: 213
A precursor in the genre, Nymphaeum features a Lost World located in Siberia inhabited by amphibious humans lived. The Depths Of Kyamo and The Wonderful Cave Country are exotic versions of Journey To The Center Of The Earth and feature giant, intelligent bats who live in underground caverns. The Wild Boar Men take place on a mysterious island inhabited by savage Boar-Men, with locales such as the Blue Forest, the Red Forest, The Infernal Rocks, the Vlugt Pass. The World of the Variants feature a parallel world which certain privileged humans can inhabit. J.-H. Rosny Aîné is the second most important figure in modern French science fiction after Jules Verne. Rosny, who was a member of the distinguished Goncourt literary academy, was also the first writer to straddle the line between mainstream literature and science fiction. Until now, Rosny has best been known to the English-speaking public for his prehistoric thriller, Quest for Fire. This is a series of six volumes masterfully translated and annotated by Brian Stableford, devoted to presenting the classic works of this giant of French science fiction. Views: 213
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Short stories that will keep you riveted.Stories you can curl up in bed withA satanic coven have plans to for a young girl, they plan to give her to their Satanic master Lucifer. Just weeks before the ceremony Christina Ryman, the young girl's sister, answers her mothers call for help only to find that she must battle against Lucifer and all of his earthly followers in order to save not only the life of her younger sister but her own life as well. Rob Hinds, her boyfriend, investigates her mysterious disappearance but even though he is a government agent, he is not trained to fight this sort of enemy and seeks help from wherever he can get it. He and his friends find that they must go up against Lucifer and his minions in a battle that will decide the fate of an innocent young girl and her elder sister. Views: 212
Isaac Mayfair is hiding a dark secret. And just when Adria Dawson thinks the worst of her life among the werewolf world is over, she learns the secret that can rip her and Isaac’s love apart. Adria must come to terms with what the truth means for her. What it means for her life and how much time she has left to live it. She must choose between two different fates, neither of which can offer life as a certainty.
As if Isaac’s betrayal isn’t enough, Adria learns that there are things out there older and more powerful than werewolves could ever be. An archaic entity known only to few as the Praverian, unlike anything Adria has ever known or heard of.
As Adria struggles with her own fateful dilemmas, she must also try to find out why the Praverian is so interested in her and do everything in her power to stay out of its way.
Due to MATURE YA content, this book is recommended for 17+. Views: 212
While Sasha had heard of humans having superpowers before, the girl with the odd white hair never suspected to be one of them. Trying to tame her newly discovered magical powers, the young woman struggles to lead a normal life in a world where she is anything but normal. And eventually she might have to come to terms with the idea that she just can't.The series is now complete and all four parts are available for purchase!A mysterious stranger. A full moon. A strange lust.Lenore Anderson’s plain world changes the night she meets the newcomer, Nick Connor. The new owner of a deserted old house, he exudes charm and questions. Why did he move to their small town? How is he so rich? And why does he look at Lenore with such hungry eyes? Those questions lead her into his strange, dark world and into his strong arms, and he’ll never let her go. Views: 212
Being the Beta to the Panneath Alpha of Australia isn't an easy job, but Liam Anderson uses his position and constant travel to search for his mate. Unfortunately, he's yet to meet the person fated to be his.Declan Morgan witnesses something he shouldn't and has no choice but to flee Cairns and hope he's not followed. Exhausted, naked, and starving, he ends up at a house in the small town of Atherton.Imagine Liam's surprise when he discovers his mate standing in his backyard. Overjoyed at finding him, he's also concerned the reason Declan had to run will get in the way of their happily ever after. Views: 212
Daytime TV's first and only new hot e-zine: Weekly summary of soap opera's hottest news, stories, humour, gossip, blind items, fearless predictions, top stars/stories/couples/characters to watch, snark galore, review and analysis.INSIDE — PART THREE OF UNCENSORED’S INTERVIEW WITH JEANNE COOPER: “MERYL STREEP — OR JULIA ROBERTS COULD PLAY ME IN A MOVIE!” PLUS: THE LAST DINOSAUR: THE FALL OF VICTOR NEWMAN (AND ERIC BRAEDEN)! — Twit Drama: Michelle Stafford, Joshua Morrow, and Michael Muhney! Y&R Burns Down The Newman Ranch! Chick-Fil-A Controversy Continues: Austin Peck Defends The Fast Food Chain in a Must-Read Facebook Post! Rumour Control: Is Nadia Bjorlin Married… And Preggers?! Find Out! GH Welcomes Back Kassie De Paiva! Good News for DAYS! More Delusions of Grandeur From Maria Arena Bell! Plus: Did Eileen Davidson Call MAB A Liar? B&B Filming On Location Again! Blind Items! Last Week Reviews! Casting Coach! Soap Porn Returns! UNCENSORED Quotes Of The Week! Views: 212
This is the fifth and last novel in Larry Niven's "Ringworld" series. This series began in 1970, with the publication of Ringworld, now, in conjunction with Edward M. Lerner, Niven brings the series to its conclusion.
For decades, the spacefaring species of Known Space have battled over the largest artifact—and grandest prize—in the galaxy: the all-but-limitless resources and technology of the Ringworld, but without warning the Ringworld has vanished, leaving behind three rival war fleets. Something must justify the blood and treasure that have been spent. If the fallen civilization of the Ringworld can no longer be despoiled of its secrets, the nearby advanced, but pacifistic species known as "Puppeteers" will be forced to surrender theirs. Yet, the danger to the Puppeteers goes far beyond mere invasion fleets, the survival of their planet is at stake, plus political intrigue, deadly rivalries, risk and danger at every turn. Views: 212
Stanley Weyman was a celebrated English novelist, most famous for his classic historical romances. Views: 212
Lewis Wingfield was an Irish writer who traveled abroad frequently, and some of his works are still read today. Views: 212
"Fiordaliza Charles, author of My Poetic Heart, has come back with a part two of her last poetry book, she brings you yet another 50 of her favorite poems and a special piece of her world. She does not only write about her life in this book, she also writes about others who influenced her poetry. She will like for you to be able to see things from the way she experienced it.Social services have come to take 10-year old Daniel away from his home and family, but his best friend Danny has other ideas ...A 1600 word Science Fiction story--You don't know me, I'm Daniel and me an' mom live in a updown south of Titan City. You've seen vids of carnival rides. There's one what's a big pole with a flying saucer thing going up and down, up and down and spinning round and round. Well our house is like that, only there's just two of us in it and it doesn't spin else we'd get sick. Mom says Saturn pulls us up the pole and makes electric, but Danny says that's shit. Danny uses words like shit when there's no grown-ups around. He says the updowns work off big electric motors, but I asked him why they all go up at the same time and he looks at me strange like I'm the nutter. Views: 212
