Violet was an ordinary teen, until the day she stumbled through a mystic portal. Catapulted to a place beyond her wildest imagination, Violet must learn to harness her newly discovered magical abilities if she is to overcome the evil witch Agrona. With the help of the powerful wizard Merrydian, Violet embarks on a journey of adventure, love and above all – heart.A JOURNEY THAT IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEARTThe world of magic has been banished to the stories of myth and legend in modern Britain. Of course it has! Many years ago, after the great war with the malevolent witch Agrona and her army of terrifying Gnarls, the humans wanted nothing more to do with the magical beings they had grown suspicious of. With a heavy heart the wizard Merrydian created a gateway to an island, hidden, not far from the coast of the United Kingdom. Merrydian vowed that magical beings would live out their days there. For a long time the island of Falinn Galdur remained hidden.Violet is an ordinary sixteen year old going about her business, worrying about the future and her imminent ascension to the adult domain. Violet is about to discover a world that she could never have imagined. With Violet’s presence on the island of Falinn Galdur also comes danger, danger that could awaken an ancient force for evil. ‘This is the kind of girl that every book needs as a main character.’ - Paperback Princess Views: 553
A new mother’s discovery that her child takes after her families legacy, consequently leads to a battle at the playground that might change everything in this super hero charged tale.This short humorous tale shows you the life of Maggie a super. She decides to have a family after her mother warns her not to, she is not sure what to expect. Will her family legacy be passed down? Maggie is excited when Andrew is born and he seems normal, however, that all changes when Andrew turns one. Then Maggie’s life changes again when Andrew turns two, and he becomes even more super. Now at three Maggie must learn to adapt, to live the life that she has chosen, and it isn’t easy being a mom to a little super. Views: 553
A dystopian set in the future, this short story follows Aniya Pearce, a sixteen year old girl who is about to take a test to find out whether she will be allowed to be admitted as a member of the controlled society.Set in the future, the new centralised government has a strict control over society, ensuring the population size doesn't get out of control like it did in the past. At sixteen years of age, all compound members must partake in a simulation test to determine their emotional, physical and intellectual capabilities. Aniya Pearce is one of the teenagers to be taking this test and she is terrified. Will she be Advanced and offered a position in the tough society, or will she join the others who have been Released? Views: 553
This book offers new insights into James Thurber, the man who has been called "America's Twentieth Century Mark Twain." The book places Thurber in the context of his early years in Ohio — his highly dysfunctional family, his curious relatives — his memory — which evolved into his fictional world of "confusion, eccentricity and chaos." "The Man Who Was Walter Mitty" shows how his world was leavened by both humor and tragedy — how his world was shaped by total blindness when he was at the height of his fame. It examines Thurber himself as Walter Mitty— a remarkably timid, day-dreaming man , forever harassed, oppressed and conquered by Thurber women. Only Thurber's dog drawings looked at life with aplomb and sanity. Part of a 3-book series: "The Man Who ..." : "The Man Who Was Dr. Seuss" (Theodor Geisel); " The Man Who Was Walter Mitty "(Thurber); "The Man Who Changed His Skin" (John Howard Griffin). Views: 553
The Keeper of Twilight has been captured. Bellator, mightiest of the twelve Immortals, is holding him for ransom until Excalibur, the sword blessed by the Creator, is returned to him, but no one knows where the sword is located. Was the final prophecy of Venus given to provide hope in times of darkness or was it intended as a warning? Is Ben the chosen one? Will he save Camelot? Or Destroy it?It's spring break and a visit to the Alderman farm leads to another exciting adventure in Camelot. Marcus, the elfin mage known as the Keeper, has been captured by Bellator, the mightiest of the twelve Immortals. Bellator is holding Marcus for ransom until Excalibur, the sword blessed by the Creator, is returned to him, but no one knows where the sword is located. Was the final prophecy of Venus given to provide hope in times of darkness or was it intended as a warning? Is Ben really the chosen one? Will he save Camelot... or destroy it? Views: 553
After the apocalypse a group of teenagers have to rebuild the whole society.This time, the group of teenage survivors led by Chelsea,have to face another group of survivors that want to take control of The Phoenix; the currency that Chelsea's group made. This new group want to revive the banking system based on debt. Views: 553
An exploration of the megalithic complex at Göbekli Tepe, who built it, and how it gave rise to legends regarding the foundations of civilization • Details the layout, architecture, and exquisite carvings at Göbekli Tepe • Explores how it was built as a reaction to a global cataclysm • Explains that it was the Watchers of the Book of Enoch and the Anunnaki gods of Sumerian tradition who created it • Reveals the location of the remains of the Garden of Eden in the same region Built at the end of the last ice age, the mysterious stone temple complex of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey is one of the greatest challenges to 21st century archaeology. As much as 7,000 years older than the Great Pyramid and Stonehenge, its strange buildings and rings of T-shaped monoliths—built with stones weighing from 10 to 15 tons—show a level of sophistication and artistic achievement unmatched until the rise of the... Views: 553
The Ladies Historical Society is proud to take you on a tour through the rich history of our fair town. From its humble founding, through the War Between the States, and up to the 1920's when an eccentric fellow came to town, you will laugh and come to understand why its citizenry is considered a little odd by most. Why, it's almost as good as sippin' lemonade on Ms. Prattlematt's back porch.The Ladies Historical Society is proud to take you on a tour through the rich history of our fair town. From its humble founding by the ill-fated explorer Percival Rumph, to its most famous mayor, Arthur Blackburn, Portsong stands out as a place of culture and flair. Meet Mortimer Lee, who is singlehandedly responsible for saving the city from the Yankee's path of destruction during the War Between the States. You will even get a laugh at the incident now referred to as The Great Sheep Donnybrook of 1908. It's all here in our little booklet we call, A Concise History of Portsong. Why, it's almost as good as sippin' lemonade on Ms. Prattlematt's back porch. Views: 553
A student, in an act of desperation, calls on a demon of questionable competence for assistance.A student finds himself in a fatal predicament. He has committed a crime that could earn him the death sentence.Understandably, he's none too keen on this, so calls on someone to help him. This someone may be able to help, but at a price. The someone is Worm - a demon. A demon our student doesn't fully understand. A demon who maybe doesn't understand himself. However, demons have been known to make the impossible possible, at a price. When the dust settles, our student will have to decide if calling on the assistance of a demon was worth the price agreed. Views: 553
Evan Maguire wants a change of scenery, a chance to no longer be treated like his soul’s been crushed—it hasn’t. Jumping at the chance to act as Councilman Ashton’s security, Evan leaves the warrior camp for South Dakota. But Evan isn’t prepared for what he finds on the Councilman’s ranch.
Nothing stands out more than a refurbished bomb shelter, but what was meant for protection has been Theodore Aston’s cell for the past six month. To make things right, Evan calls in his friends and offers his strength to Theo as the vampire works through everything thrown his way.
Embattled on two different fronts, Theo tries desperately to hold onto everything he needs—including Evan—to survive his traumas and undo the considerable damage his father’s done. Will one rival from his past destroy everything Theo has built and take it all away, while an enemy from his not so distant past convinces everyone that Theo isn’t who and what he says he is? Views: 553
A darkly humorous coming-of-age novel set in Brunei on the island of Borneo, Written in Black offers a snapshot of a few days in the life of ten-year-old Jonathan Lee, attending the funeral of his Ah Kong, or grandfather, and still reeling from the drama of his mother leaving for Australia and his brother getting kicked out of the house and joining a rock band. Annoyed at being the brunt of his father's pent-up anger, Jonathan escapes his grandfather's wake in an empty coffin and embarks on a journey through the backwaters of Brunei to bring his disowned brother back for the funeral and to learn the truth about his absent mother. On a quest that takes him across the little-known Sultanate, past gangs of glue-sniffing poklans (Brunei's teenage delinquents), cursed houses and weird shopkeepers, Jonathan discovers adventure, courage, friendship and, finally, himself. Views: 552
The Black Grouse is an English hero in Scotland, helping out where the Scottish can't, mainly due to their love of barley based refreshments. With his team, not only does the Grouse perform well at the Highland games, but also in his mission. The villains are English too, a right mad duo, but are sorted out by the grouse and his friends. The real villain is a Scot, whose name, if you don't read it properly, sounds like a fish Scotland is famous for (he has a thing about those ugly wind tower things).I tried to write it in a Scottish accent, so it hasn't been spell checked, as that task would have sent whoever attempted it quite in need of a good stiff drink. Views: 552
Jade Ashley has a past she'd like to forget and a destiny she isn't aware of. A stranger, Clyde, saves her from an attack and demonstrates extraordinary abilities she believed only she possessed. She soon realizes he's her guardian angel sent to reunite her with her long lost sisters, who like her are part of a new breed of immortals, Elementals, prophesied to determine the outcome of the upcoming war. Clyde, an angel, battles the one thing he believes will lead to his fall from heaven—his new found emotions, forbidden among his kind. Nonetheless, the Angel Lords promise to promote him to warrior when he completes his last assignment—to find Jade. When he does, emotions he never knew possible arise. For the first time in two thousand years, he curses his existence, knowing she can never be his. Will he sacrifice his wings for a woman he loves but can't keep? Views: 552
