On the eve of a new decade, after two hundred years of Scion rule, a revolution is beginning. Its unlikely cradle is the clairvoyant underworld in London, and even an old ally’s betrayal cannot stop it.
But an enemy from Paige Mahoney’s past is about to return – an enemy that could quench the flame of hope for good... Views: 381
To be a brother of a rogue sister is an unhappy man. Then when his family, including his mother supports the sister, not him, he becomes unhappier. Then, when she starts telling whole world that, she is a victim of her brother’s arrogance and success and other relatives believe it because of their own selfishness, the hapless brother became the unhappiest man.Recently, a friend of mine asked me, ‘Can you tell me, who is the unhappiest man in the world?’ My answer was, ‘An honest officer in a dishonest department. He is not liked by his juniors, not by his seniors, not by his relatives and above all, he is not liked by his family members, his mother, father, wife and children. In the process, he became the unhappiest man in the world.’ He agreed somewhat; but not entirely. Then he said, ‘To be a brother of a rogue sister is an unhappy man. Then when his family, including his mother supports the sister, not him, he becomes unhappier. Then, when she starts telling whole world that, she is a victim of her brother’s arrogance and success and other relatives believe it because of their own selfishness, the hapless brother became the unhappiest man.’ Views: 380
‘Don’t let me lose myself.’Fifteen-year-old X thinks she is going to die. Shacked up in the cellar of an old farmhouse, she starts a journal to document her last few days. Much less than a few days if the uglies manage to get in.X is a post-apocalyptic short story from Jack Croxall, author of Tethers.‘Don’t let me lose myself.’Fifteen-year-old X thinks she is going to die. Shacked up in the cellar of an old farmhouse, she starts a journal to document her last few days. Much less than a few days if the uglies manage to get in.X is a post-apocalyptic short story from Jack Croxall, author of Tethers.Praise for XA luminous, captivating tale perfect for giving you one of those reading "moments".– Liz Loves BooksI was left with a genuine shiver down my spine.– D.M. Cain, author of The Phoenix Project Views: 380
Alison has always kept the family together…but at what cost?When her father died, she dealt with it. When her boyfriend cheated, she broke up with him. She's kept the same steady job since university. She's always done the sensible thing but moving home at 24 feels like she went wrong somewhere.It’s hard looking after her sisters at home - Mary-Anne is a drama queen, Margaret is a typical teenager – and on top of that she’s got a new boss to deal with. Edward, her step-brother, is usually her ally, but when Alison finds out he has a secret girlfriend, she has to wonder; is sacrificing herself for others really sensible?From the founder of the Jane Austen Society of New Zealand comes a story that's a lot Sense and Sensibility, a little Pride and Prejudice with a touch of Emma and even Lady Susan.What readers are saying:"I would rate this... Views: 380
This small tale takes you through a few people you meet in Annan's trilogy. Though it is centered around Ariel and Toshi's love, you get a feel more for other people vital to Annan's world and the SIA. Be warned, there is mermaid sex.Ariel is left to save her love, Toshi, after a failed spell leaves him helpless and stuck as something not human and not merman. Her need to save him brings her to the steps of a mythical being and gives readers a glimpse of what is happening at the SIA outside Annan's troubles. Enjoy a small visit to the mermaid world, hidden below the depths of our ocean's. Views: 380
The very bright light from the icosahedron object was blinding my eyes because it was so bright. I wasn’t sure what this thing was while I was laying there, but in my mind I was thinking it was a ghost, demon or the devil. I then was able to break out of the sleep paralysis in my dream then my dream oddly switched to me getting photos taken by strangers for something important.The very bright light from the icosahedron object was blinding my eyes because it was so bright. I wasn’t sure what this thing was while I was laying there, but in my mind I was thinking it was a ghost, demon or the devil. I then was able to break out of the sleep paralysis in my dream then my dream oddly switched to me getting photos taken by strangers for something important. I then woke up from my dream and felt very confused about what I dreamed about. The next morning I needed to clear my mind from that horrible dream, so I decided to ask Mia and Bree if they would like to go for a nice short walk with me around the neighborhood block. We walked about two blocks when we saw the UFO’s in the distance in the sky. I told Mia and Bree that we better run as fast as we can before the UFO’s caught up to us. So we started running back to the house, but one of the UFO’S quickly caught up with us and beamed us up in the UFO with a bright light. We were in a room that looked very similar to a movie theater, yet there weren't any seats in the movie theater and everyone was sitting on the floor including me. Views: 380
It is 1965 and nineteen-year-old Sheila Gallagher is grateful to have finally escaped her dysfunctional family and married her high school sweetheart. Unfortunately she has barely unpacked in their Minneapolis apartment when Jim reveals he has joined the navy. Now her plan to earn a music degree is foiled. Still, Sheila puts her dreams on the back burner, and follows Jim to California for his first assignment. A few months after their arrival in Long Beach, Jim is deployed to Vietnam. As Sheila attempts to navigate in a strange city without her husband, she begins to question America's military actions. And when Jim finally returns, he shocks her once again with his decision to re-enlist, prompting their divorce. As Sheila's desire for a new beginning leads her to San Francisco, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery where she participates in anti-war demonstrations and searches for true love, meaningful friendships, and the courage to pursue her dreams. But in a... Views: 380
