A fantasy story set in Western Australia, centers on a fourteen-year old girl and her ancient Chinese Taoism wisdom and Tai Chi powers. The plot entails battles against alien intruders coupled with ancient evil monsters that are released by aliens from a magic prison.When East and West combine…Half-Chinese, half-Australian, Liz is not interested in her father’s ancient Tao wisdom, or his cryptic tales. She is more concerned with environmental issues—particularly the plan to mine one of Australia’s great landmarks, Wave Rock. Her father’s latest gift, a Chinese calligraphy pen, seems set to take its place in her bottom drawer forever.Then Wave Rock is blasted open by something more than a mining operation, and Liz finds that she must battle monsters from ancient times as well as creatures from other worlds, all intent on destroying Earth. She must call on all her powers, from both her Eastern heritage and her Western upbringing, to save her world. Her pen becomes her way into a new and magical world, and Liz discovers she has powers—and allies—that she never could have guessed.An exciting, fast-paced tale that combines the wisdom of ancient tradition with the pace of a Kung Fu movie and brings them to life in contemporary Australia, this exciting tale takes the best of two cultures and blends them to open up a new world of adventure and mystery. Views: 340
Dori Woodsen is a shy, kind-hearted, polite sixteen-year-old who has a secret...she's a genius, wanting only to live a normal life. But her life is far from normal. Fearing separation from her best friend Becca, Dori vows since childhood to keep her intelligence hidden from the world--and somehow she succeeds. But things become complicated as she begins her junior year of high school.*** Revised version ***Dori Woodsen is a shy, kind-hearted, polite sixteen-year-old who has a secret...she's a genius, wanting only to live a normal life. But her life is far from normal. Fearing separation from her best friend Becca, Dori vows since childhood to keep her intelligence hidden from the world--and somehow she succeeds. But things become complicated as she begins her junior year of high school. When certain events--including a blossoming romance with the captain of her school's basketball team--cause Dori to finally reveal her genius, things quickly take a turn for the worse between her and Becca. A much darker turn than either of them could have imagined.Realizing there's no way to reverse the situation, panic begins to set in, and Dori is eventually forced to decide between doing what's right, and doing what's best for the one friendship she's ever truly cherished.Follow Dori on her journey of fear, courage, friendship, and first love as things come to a boil in an emotional twist ending in 'Curse of Genius.' Views: 340
Ace knew it was her at first glance. Dressed in jeans and a neon yellow safety vest, the woman holding the traffic control sign was the grown-up version of the girl who ran out on him years ago. Adele wanted another chance with the man. Would he even listen to her? she wanted to walk up to his truck. But how could she? Adele ran out on him.Ace knew it was her at first glance. Dressed in jeans and a neon yellow safety vest, the woman holding the traffic control sign was the grown-up version of the girl who ran out on him years ago. The stop sign in her hand said it all; stop thinking about her and forget her name. Adele wanted another chance with the man. Would he even listen to her? Every time he sat in the line of cars she held in place waiting to use the one lane, she wanted to walk up to his truck. But how could she? Adele ran out on him. Views: 340
Dane and his friends use to live on a quiet, suburban street until a storm rolled in, and they learned their neighbor was a mad scientist. The portal in his lab has chosen them. Now an insane, rogue commander and otherworldly creatures are after them and what is on the other side of the portal.Aha! Finally, in the grand tradition of story-telling, we bring you what happened next in the story of Alice Snood and her neighbourhood, including Father Merry and Jean; We last met them in Wonka’s story for New Year’s Eve and they are still hot on the trail of the mysterious town house and looking for explanations. As the wind gets up, blowing down the old cobbled streets, whipping up the dead leaves and causing a stir, snuggle down and treat yourselves to another of Wonka’s special stories for big children and small adults! And if you like this one, then do read Wonka’s Spooky Tale which is how it all began. Big Love and Happy New Year from me and Wonka X Views: 340
What some might call a fairy tale, others call a curse. Snow has spent her whole life waiting for her fairy tale to begin. But when she meets a foreign Prince, she discovers the true magic of Grimm Academy, and all it can do to stop her prophecy from coming true. With a newborn unicorn, a handsome Prince, and the local dressmaker on her side, Snow has a chance to overcome the nerves that have ruled her life. So long as she doesn't take a bite of a poisoned apple...Welcome to Grimm Academy, where fairy tale characters go to escape their foretold fate. -Mirrors And Magic is the fourth book of the Grimm Academy series and is based on the fairy tale of Snow White. Views: 340
Few know that dreams are actually a way into other worlds. This, Daniel finds out on the night of his 19th birthday when he visits a strange world called Endërland, inhabited by people, mermaids & wingmen. His arrival will trigger events that threaten the end of Endërland, and it’s fate now hangs on the outcome of the quest he has to embark on with the help of his friends and the one he loves.Daniel and Sam live worlds apart, but share more than the same birthday. Sam can never sleep, while Daniel has never had a dream. On the eve of his 19th birthday that will all change. In his first dream he visits a strange world called Endërland, inhabited by people, mermaids and wingmen and where evil is seemingly absent. His arrival there however sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy this new world, unless Daniel manages to succeed with the quest he now has to embark on with the help of a merboy, a wingman, a beautiful girl and her twin brother. Sam’s own journey will lead her in a similar direction and adventures, while she sets to find the truth behind her unusual insomnia. Views: 340
Kate McGrath knows the daddy situation has changed. For one thing her kink's gone mainstream (what up, internet!) For another, her relationship with Ty, AKA Daddy, has growing pains. After years of protecting herself with faux-girliness, Kate finally feels like a woman. She wants Ty to treat her like a grown up (bedroom excluded, obviously), but emancipation is the first fantasy her daddy doesn't seem able to fulfil...Tyler Henderson is happy with things the way they are. And if they have to change, why can't Kate marry him? That would be nice. And make him look like less of a dirty old man. He'll fight to keep Middleton where she is, but he isn't counting on a daddy rival, a man from Kate's past who would be more than happy to take her off his hands...Jealousy combines with mistaken identity to throw the status of one of Romancelandia's top five D/LG couples (at least!) into turmoil. Ty and Kate need to find common ground, but love is a dangerous game, no matter what your age. Views: 340
Within our world exists a much darker world only known to a select few. Some are identified as “gifted” and brought to an institute where they develop their unique talent.It is here Kassia finds out her talent is both dangerous and difficult to control. Her growing power alerts demons of her existence, putting those around her in danger. She sets out on a journey that will change her forever.Kassia is a 16-year-old girl just trying to have a normal life. This is somewhat difficult because she has the ability to inflict pain on others with her mind, which is why she was sent to a special institute for kids with various gifts. It is here Kassia met her best friend Mira. Their lives will change forever after Mira is attacked and Kassia finds out her talent is much more powerful when she saves her. Little did she know that this act would attract the attention of demons. Suddenly she is on the run from them with her boyfriend, Mira, and a few of their close friends. Realizing she can’t outrun the demons, she seeks the guidance of a shaman. The shaman tells her the heart breaking news that the only way to protect her friends and the institute is through her own death. Join Kassia on her journey of friendship, love, and the conflicts she must face to protect those around her. Views: 340
The past never dies, and mine won't stay buried. Starting over in the modern human world as a fox shifter is tough enough. But when a malevolent spirit begins possessing and killing those around me, my new life takes a deadly turn. Drake and I team up to hunt down the culprit even though our secrets threaten to tear our fragile alliance apart. To make matters worse, the looming full moon means the spirit grows stronger and more dangerous daily. With Drake's life on the line, I'm forced to confront my past and risk everything to protect our future. But will that be enough to defeat the spirit before it steals away everything I hold dear? Discover a tale of adventure, magic, and romance in Wolf's Curse, the gripping second book in the urban fantasy series that begins with Wolf Trap. Views: 340
An American naturalist travels south beyond the remote Kerguelen Islands. Views: 339
With Midwinter just around the corner, Mark's Nanna decides that it is time he learnt more about his family heritage. Learning witchcraft shouldn't be too difficult, right?Balancing school, magic, and the distractions of the gorgeous new guy, should make this a very interesting winter.“The Orion Ghost” is a fast paced adventure story. Twelve year old Jennifer and her twin siblings Jack and Claire fly to the Atlantic coast of France to spend their summer holiday in a rambling chateau with their artist Aunt Isabelle. When they meet two French children and their dog, who live in an ancient nearby lighthouse, their adventures begin. They discover an old map and a huge, ancient key hidden in the pocket of an 18th century greatcoat. The children set out to decode the map and search for treasure hidden by the original owners of the chateau who were forced to flee from Paris at the time of the French Revolution. While unravelling the 18th century mystery, the children are unwittingly caught up in another much more dangerous one. Will Jennifer find out the identity of the ghostly girl who has haunted her since her arrival in France? Will the children escape from the clutches of a gang of criminals? And why does the star constellation of Orion seem to be guiding all their actions?About the authorOlivia Rogers grew up in Australia. She now lives in London and the Atlantic coast of France where “The Orion Ghost” is set. She has previously published text books for college students and is currently writing the next Jennifer Jeffries adventure which is set in Paris France. Views: 339
Emotionally scarred from the war, Aiden Wainwright joins with his old companions and attempts to force a peaceful solution to the conflict, all the while convinced the king and his wizard have taken the ancient armour of power and seek to use it to bring a new era of tyranny to the realm. When the truth is finally revealed, events take an unexpected turn that may bring devastation to both realms. Views: 339
