An old priest and his aging warrior guard approach an outpost of a great empire. The priest is bringing bad news to a friend of his youth, an imperial priest. The news is not welcome and the bearer is accordingly punished. The old warrior? A tribal hero is no match for the armoured champions of a city of iron and stone. Yet a destiny is created here.An old priest and his aging warrior guard approach an outpost of a great empire. The priest is bringing bad news to a friend of his youth, an imperial priest. the news is not welcome and the bearer is accordingly punished. The old warrior? A tribal hero is no match for the armoured champions of a city of iron and stone.Yet a destiny is created here. Views: 324
Excerpt from The Boy Allies With Pershing in France: Or Over the Top at Chateau ThierryHal paine and Chester Crawford crouched low in a shell hole in No Man\'s Land. A11 morning they had been there and the day had worn on now into the afternoon.Two hundred yards west of their refuge were the American lines. Sprinters such as Hal and Chester could easily have covered the distance in half a minute; and it was not for want oi-courage that so far they had failed to make the effort. It was plain common sense that kept them in their present position.On all sides of them - between the American lines and the most advanced German positions less than two hundred yards from the spot where the open ing of this story finds the two boys - the ground was dotted with shell holes similar to the ones in which Hal and Chester found themselves.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Views: 323
After a massive volcanic eruption puts earth into nuclear winter, the
planet is cloaked in clouds and no sun penetrates. Seas cover most of
the land areas except high elevations which exist as islands where the
remaining humans have learned to make do with much less. People survive
on what they can take from the sea and with foodstuffs supplemented from
an orbiting set of space stations.Jess Drake is an agent for
Interforce, a small and exclusive special forces organization that still
possesses access to technology. Her job is to protect and serve the
citizens of the American continent who are in conflict with those left
on the European continent. The struggle for resources is brutal, and
when a rogue agent nearly destroys everything, Interforce decides to
trust no one. They send Jess a biologically-created agent who has been
artificially devised and given knowledge using specialized brain
programming techniques.Instead of the mindless automaton one
might expect, Biological Alternative NM-Dev-1 proves to be human and
attractive. Against all odds, Jess and the new agent are swept into a
relationship neither expected. Can they survive in these strange
circumstances? And will they even be able to stay alive in this bleak
new world?Read this exciting conclusion! Views: 323
The Beautiful death of Angeletta - an Erotic BDSM Science Fiction Story The year is 2432. Angeletta is a “porno print,” printed by a 3D biological printer. She is printed to give pleasure and accept pain, but she has a limited life. She comes to Alan who must eventually recycle her by throwing her in a meat grinder. This is the erotic story of her short life. Views: 323
This much-anticipated follow-up to Jonathan Auxier’s exceptional debut, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it’s also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling.
The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives. With Auxier’s exquisite command of language, The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making. Views: 323
Mary Ellen's mother won't let her grow up or go away. Her grip is strong as death.William Wright was just trying to hide from the local school bullies in the library. But when a mysterious book turns out to talk, William finds himself on a magical adventure.With the bullies after him, William casts the final spell in the book and is whisked away to the mysterious land of Camelot, a land filled with knights and dragons, wizards and goblins, death and betrayal. A dangerous place, where leaving the safety of the castle walls means certain death for any inexperienced traveller.With an evil sorcerer threatening life in Camelot, it's up to William, a young girl named Sarah and her brother to save the kingdom before it's too late. Views: 323
I'm ditching my cocktail waitress gig at MadDog's biker bar because I'm marrying Prince Nicholas of Fredonia — he of the black hair, blue eyes, and the remarkable royal jewels. But Nick steps out seconds before our wedding and doesn't come back. So, technically we're gathered here today to celebrate the union of two people — but the problem is there's only one – me. Does Nick have a case of cold feet? Are more sinister motives at play? If our royal wedding goes down in flames — can I get my job back cocktailing at MadDog? PRAISE: "I just couldn't tear myself away from it..." Jenny James "This romance is a treat you do NOT want to miss!" Marie Brown "Ms. Dumond has the perfect formula for romance..." Isha Coleman ROYALLY WED is also available in print and Audio... Views: 323
The continuing story of a young man named David living in the year 2226 and his battle against an evil organization bent on the destruction and enslavement of mankind. He has mastered his Telekinetic and Telepathic powers and through advanced technology and the help of his friends and family is finding new ways to fight the war to end the threat and perhaps find a kind of peace.The continuing story of a young man named David living in the year 2226 and his battle against an evil organization bent on the destruction and enslavement of mankind. He has mastered his Telekinetic and Telepathic powers, and through advanced technology that he and his friends have developed they are bringing the fight to the enemy. They have developed advanced robotic warfare tactics and through their advance combat interface have found ways to overpower more and more enemy forces. They have even managed to find and attack enemy bases while incorporating even more advance systems and tactic into their battle strategies. Views: 323
It's 1896 on the Canadian prairies, and Betsy Tompkins wants to be a photographer. Western prairie women have two choices: marry, and be a wife, or stay single, and be a spinster.Betsy knows the spinster option is the only one for her. She's deaf, and hearing men live in a different world. Also, wives simply don't have careers—they cook, clean, and raise children.Sergeant James Macleod of the North West Mounted has a troubling secret.Leaving his native Scotland was a painful and life-changing choice, and he feels he can't go back. He's determined to make a new life for himself on the Canadian prairies.He'd like a wife and a family, but eligible women are scarce, and he's an educated man.He's just doing his job when he meets Betsy, but suddenly he sees his future in a whole new light. He wants her to be his bride.James must honour his commitment to keep the peace on the wild... Views: 323
Courage is choosing to do the right thing regardless of the cost... As Montana emerges into statehood, one woman must decide if social pressure will prevail when she hides an endangered child, risking her own future happiness.Queen of the Rockies, book 1 of 6, opens the series.1889 (Helena, MT): As the gold rush era, the people of Helena MT must create a new source of income via tourism or become another gold mine ghost town. Calista Blythe enters the first Miss Snowflake Pageant celebrating Montana at Christmastime to expose the plight of street urchins. But hiding an orphan could unravel Calista's reputation, and her budding romance with pageant organizer, Albert Shanahan, if her secret is revealed. Will love or societal pressure prevail?Courage is choosing to do the right thing regardless of the cost...Romantic, comedic adventure set in picturesque Helena, Montana written by a bestselling author who is also a professional genealogist. Views: 323
Fourteen 14-line poems by Bill Yarrow; selected + arranged by Matthew S. Barton; Naked Mannekin Press, Chicago, 2011; OUP. Eyes off the Road, Hitting the Wall, Bogdan, Love and How It Gets That Way, Joan of Dark, Stevie’s Knees, George, Nothing Beside Remains, Four Noble Lies, The Proud Accounting, Uncle Moscow, Raw Salt, Gabrielle in Arrears, Picking the Bark off Experience.Fourteen fourteen-line poems by Bill Yarrow selected and arranged by Matthew S. Barton. Originally published by Naked Mannekin Press in 2011. OUP. 1. Eyes off the Road. 2. Hitting the Wall. 3. Bogdan. 4. Love and How It Gets That Way. 5. Joan of Dark. 6. Stevie’s Knees. 7. George. 8. Nothing Beside Remains. 9. Four Noble Lies. 10. The Proud Accounting. 11. Uncle Moscow. 12. Raw Salt. 13. Gabrielle in Arrears. 14. Picking the Bark off Experience.You should be calling 911, wavingat headlights, flagging down trucks, pullingyour bleeding husband from the car. Insteadyou’re just staring at your hands as if somehowthey were imperious tools capable of magic.(from "Gabrielle in Arrears") Views: 322
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 322
A Forever Family Raising twins on her own hasn't been easy for widowed mom Hannah Douglas. But she's determined to see her family—and the picnic basket auction she's organizing for the town's centennial celebration—succeed. Still, there are times she wishes for someone to lean on. To her surprise, Brody Harcourt's strong shoulders are at the ready. Seems like Jasper Gulch's favorite firefighter and rancher is always there when she needs him. But Hannah's not sure she's willing to take another chance on love, especially with someone whose job puts him in harm's way. Is the risk of loving Brody worth the reward to make her family complete? Views: 322
