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Book The Moon Goddess s Trick  A Love Triangle Werewolf Romance  Mated to Two Alphas Book 1

Download or read book The Moon Goddess s Trick A Love Triangle Werewolf Romance Mated to Two Alphas Book 1 written by Jennifer suleiman and published by Starlight. This book was released on 2023-03-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was the moon goddess wrong? It seemed nearly impossible for two alphas to be mated to one girl Yet here they stood side by side, with their mate watching them with bewilderment filled in her couriers eyes. Were they dreaming? No they couldn't be, they could see clear as day, that little human that stood before them was their mate whether they liked it or not “Welcome, table for two?” She asked, her voice music to their ears as their hearts skipped a beat. Cheeks red as they greedily inhaled her floral scent with hunger in their eyes. Just when they thought their mates were probably halfway across the world, there she stood with a wide smile plastered across her angelic bubbly face. What bewildered them both was the fact that it was clear as day that she alone was with them. How can two dominating alphas with separate packs possibly only have one mate? Did this have to do with the fact that they were twins or was the moon Goddess playing a trick on them? Was the other mate halfway across the world? Each question went unanswered as they stared blankly at the girl in front of them.

Book Kiera s Moon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lizzy Ford
  • Publisher : Lizzy Ford
  • Release : 2011-08-08
  • ISBN : 1623780063
  • Pages : 100 pages

Download or read book Kiera s Moon written by Lizzy Ford and published by Lizzy Ford. This book was released on 2011-08-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Moon of Change

    Book Details:
  • Author : Laureen Giulian
  • Publisher : Balboa Press
  • Release : 2021-12-03
  • ISBN : 1982275766
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Moon of Change written by Laureen Giulian and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is about fully experiencing all the emotions of our journeys. When we choose the inward way, the opportunity for exponential growth is immeasurable – transcended only by the abundance of gifts we get to open and share with HUmanity. The gifts you were presented by our Creator are limitless! Kiera Clark expresses her experiences of the outer world through art – visually recreating the fullness of her senses with paint and texture – in ways that allow the observer to emote a spiritual inner-standing of their own creation. Joshua Marshall and his spirit horse, Nightsong, travel into the past to create a very different future for themselves and others. Through a series of metaphysical experiences, these two young people (Kiera and Joshua) awaken to an urgent need to learn to walk the good way. Can they learn fast enough to save a small Autumn Harvest Camp from an archaeological excavation, with very limited access to their Indigenous heritage?

Book The Betrayed

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kiera Cass
  • Publisher : Harperteen
  • Release : 2021-06-29
  • ISBN : 9780063085985
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book The Betrayed written by Kiera Cass and published by Harperteen. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kiera Cass brings another sparkling romance to a stunning conclusion in this sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller The Betrothed. Can you follow your heart when it's already broken? After fleeing Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved Silas behind, Hollis is unsteadily adjusting to life in Isolte. The Eastoffe family's affection is a balm on her weary spirit, though Etan, a surly cousin with a deep distaste for Coroans, threatens to upset the uneasy peace she's found. While tensions at home ratchet up, disquiet in the kingdom of Isolte is reaching a fever pitch. The Eastoffes may have the power to unseat a tyrannical king--but only with Hollis's help. Can a girl who's lost it all put the fate of her adopted homeland over the secret longings of her heart?

Book Daring   Defiant  A Young Adult Fantasy Romance Anthology

Download or read book Daring Defiant A Young Adult Fantasy Romance Anthology written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five spell-binding tales of heroes and heroines who dared to fight back, defied all the odds, and basically… kicked some butt. Meet sassy princesses, swoony princes, evil queens, traitorous spies, dragons, faeries, angels, titans, vampires, gods, and more, as these star-crossed lovers battle to save their worlds. Readers of young adult fantasy romance, paranormal romance, fairy tale retellings, and epic magical adventures will all find something to love! This box set includes three full-length first-in-series novels as well as two prequel novellas, all by USA Today “must-read” author Kaitlyn Davis. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Marissa Meyer, Holly Black, Sabaa Tahir, and Elise Kova! THE SHADOW SOUL “If you want to set out on a journey, read this." – We Do Write Finalist in Mark Lawrence's SPFBO 2016! When Jinji's home is destroyed, she is left with nowhere to run—until she meets Rhen, a prince with magic in his blood. But their meeting is not coincidence. This story has played out before, in a long forgotten time, an age of myth that is about to be reborn... THE PRINCESS AND THE PAWN "My favorite YA Fantasy series of ALL time" - Rina the Reader The only thing more forbidden than their magic is their love... Taking place the day before book one of the series begins, The Princess and the Pawn follows Lyana, the dove princess, and Rafe, the bastard born raven, as they prepare for the upcoming courtship trials. A fantasy romance retelling of Tristan and Isolde! GRANTING WISHES "A wickedly good retelling" - Lene Blackthorn A USA Today recommended series! Alanna thought rock climbing in Yosemite National Park would be the trip of a lifetime. Until an earthquake strikes and she finds herself plummeting to her death. But instead of slamming into the forest floor, she drops into a secret underground cave where she’s confronted by the impossible—magic. IGNITE “The writing is effortlessly mind blowing” – Happy Tales and Tails Blog A bestselling series with over 200,000 copies sold! Kira Dawson has the power to burn vampires to a crisp. The problem is, she doesn't know it yet. The even bigger problem is, she's dating one. FROST "A snarky, action-packed, and entertaining read!" – Betwixt the Pages Vampire lore meets ancient Greek mythology in this modern retelling of the Pandora myth! Vampire thief Pandora Scott’s life is just fine, until her ex suddenly reappears, interrupting her latest heist. Because even the hottest love can leave a girl cold-blooded… If you love kickass heroines and action-packed fantasy romances full of magic, mayhem, and a bit of humor, then scroll up and grab your copy of Daring & Defiant!

Book Of Sun and Moon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bryna Butler
  • Publisher : Bryna Butler
  • Release : 2012-06-16
  • ISBN : 0985927208
  • Pages : 115 pages

Download or read book Of Sun and Moon written by Bryna Butler and published by Bryna Butler. This book was released on 2012-06-16 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenager Keira Ryan is the only one who can solve the mystery of the missing teenagers in her small, river town. Only who will be left to find out her secret?

Book Whispering Evil

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bryna Butler
  • Publisher : Bryna Butler
  • Release : 2011-08-20
  • ISBN : 0985927216
  • Pages : 93 pages

Download or read book Whispering Evil written by Bryna Butler and published by Bryna Butler. This book was released on 2011-08-20 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Kira

    Book Details:
  • Author : Suzanne G. Rogers
  • Publisher : Idunn Court Publishing
  • Release : 2020-08-20
  • ISBN : 1947463411
  • Pages : 203 pages

Download or read book Kira written by Suzanne G. Rogers and published by Idunn Court Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Kira is poisoned by an enemy, she struggles to find an antidote before she succumbs to enslavement. At the same time, she's desperate to save Dorsit, a Leopard Clan wizard whose youth and magic has been stolen by a murderous wizard on a rampage. As Kira's homeland is invaded by bloodthirsty legions, she flees across the county in a bid to reach a legendary cure. Hunted by shadow hounds, an army of Cyclopes, and an evil jinn, will her wits and skill as a warrior be enough to survive? This prequel to the Yden Trilogy also contains two Yden short stories: "Ran" and "The Temporary Wizard of Locklynn."

Book Daring   Defiant  A Young Adult Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Collection

Download or read book Daring Defiant A Young Adult Fantasy and Paranormal Romance Collection written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on with total page 1201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five spellbinding tales of heroines who dared to fight back, defied all the odds, and, basically…kicked some butt. Meet swoony vampires, snarky slayers, evil queens, rebel princes, dragons, titans, angels, demons, gods, and more, as these five heroines battle to save their worlds. Readers of young adult paranormal romance, urban fantasy, fairy tale retellings, and epic adventures will all find something to love! This box set includes four full-length first-in-series novels as well as one novella, all by USA Today “must-read” author Kaitlyn Davis. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Marissa Meyer, Cassandra Clare, Sabaa Tahir, and Elise Kova! IGNITE “The writing is effortlessly mind blowing” – Happy Tales and Tails Blog The first book in a bestselling series with over 200,000 copies sold! Kira Dawson has the power to burn vampires to a crisp. The problem is, she doesn't know it yet. The even bigger problem is, she's dating one. FROST "A snarky, action-packed, and entertaining read!" – Betwixt the Pages Vampire lore meets ancient Greek mythology in this modern retelling of the Pandora myth in a paranormal world! Vampire thief Pandora Scott’s life is just fine, until her ex suddenly reappears, interrupting her latest heist. Because even the hottest love can leave a girl cold-blooded... GATHERING FROST “An urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance." – Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog The classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty gets reimagined in this twisted, dystopian romance! Working as a soldier for an evil queen with the ability to strip emotions away, Jade has forgotten what it means to feel, to care…even to love. But everything changes when the queen's runaway son, Prince Asher, returns. THE GOLDEN CAGE “Mind. BLOWN.” – Spiced Latte Reads The prequel novella to the A Dance of Dragons series, a fantasy adventure with over 500 5-star reviews on Goodreads! Princess Leena will risk it all to be with the man she loves. When a birthday celebration takes a dangerous turn, she is forced to make a decision that will change the fate of her nation and eventually the world. THE SHADOW SOUL “If you want to set out on a journey, read this." – We Do Write The first full-length novel in the A Dance of Dragons series, told in alternating male and female perspectives! When Jinji's home is destroyed, she is left with nowhere to run--until she meets Rhen, a prince with magic in his blood. But their meeting is not coincidence. This story has played out before, in a long forgotten time, an age of myth that is about to be reborn... If you love kickass heroines and action-packed adventures full of magic, romance, and a bit of humor, then scroll up and grab your copy of Daring & Defiant!

Book Midnight Fire   Midnight Ice  The Complete Saga

Download or read book Midnight Fire Midnight Ice The Complete Saga written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 2129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the midnight realm—a world where vampires love to surf, conduits channel the sun, titans work for the government, and angels aren't as innocent as they seem. This box set includes the complete Midnight Fire series following the story of a vampire slayer on the brink of discovering her power and the complete Midnight Ice series following the story of a vampire thief on the run from her past. With eight full-length books plus a bonus novella, this box set is over half-a-million words of magic, romance, and adventure—the perfect paranormal romance for fans of Shadowhunters, The Vampire Diaries, and Fallen! MIDNIGHT FIRE **Over 250,000 Copies of the Midnight Fire Series Sold!** **Over 5000 5-Star Reviews on Goodreads!** Kira Dawson has the power to burn vampires to a crisp. The problem is, she doesn't know it yet. The even bigger problem is, she's dating one. When Kira Dawson moves to South Carolina, she meets Luke, a blond goofball who quickly becomes her best friend, and Tristan, a mysterious bad boy who sends shivers down her spine. Kira knows they're keeping secrets, but when she discovers Tristan's lust for blood and her own dormant mystical powers, Kira is forced to fight for her life and make the heartbreaking decision between the familiar comfort of friendship and the fiery passion of love. MIDNIGHT ICE All vampire thief Pandora Scott wants to do is put her old life behind her. That's a lot easier said than done when a supernaturally enhanced tracker, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend, is determined to hunt her down. After four years of running, she's finally been caught—and that's not even the worst part. When her latest heist goes south, the head vampire of New York lays a price on her head for snatching a prized-possession from his personal vault. Now she has two choices—rely on Jax, the boy who broke her heart, or accept help from Sam, a mysterious vampire who knows more than he's letting on. Naturally, she goes with secret option number three—run like hell. But this time, escape won't be so easy. Because even a super-speedy vampire with the ability to disappear can't outrun her own destiny... Books included in this bundle: Ignite - Midnight Fire Book One Simmer - Midnight Fire Book Two Blaze - Midnight Fire Book Three Scorch - Midnight Fire Book Four Burn - A Midnight Fire Novella Frost - Midnight Ice Book One Freeze - Midnight Ice Book Two Fracture - Midnight Ice Book Three Shatter - Midnight Ice Book Four

Book Ignite  Midnight Fire  1

Download or read book Ignite Midnight Fire 1 written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kira Dawson has the power to burn vampires to a crisp. The problem is, she doesn't know it yet. The even bigger problem is, she's dating one. When Kira Dawson moves to South Carolina, she meets Luke, a blond goofball who quickly becomes her best friend, and Tristan, a mysterious bad boy who sends shivers down her spine. Kira knows they're keeping secrets, but when she discovers Tristan's lust for blood and her own dormant mystical powers, Kira is forced to fight for her life and make the heartbreaking decision between the familiar comfort of friendship and the fiery passion of love. From bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis comes a paranormal romance perfect for fans of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Ignite is the first book in the Midnight Fire series and it is approximately 65,000 words. Keywords: Teen & Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Paranormal, Vampires, Angels, Love, Action & Adventure, Magic, Fantasy, Free, Freebie, Free Book RAVE REVIEWS! "Best book I have ever read besides The Fault In Our Stars." -- Hope Cooper (Amazon Review) "This book was awesome! I love the idea!...The story is fun, exciting and full of drama!" -- Jen Stewart of Jen's Bookshelf "I was riveted throughout and was eager to see what would happen - there was drama, danger, action and romance that was wonderfully detailed and described." -- S. Condous "SC" of Obsession With Books "YES ITS DIFFERENT AND I THROUGHLY ENJOYED IT!! I'm a vampire lover, and enjoy any tale that is certainly unlike any other and that grabs and piques my interest. Ignite certainly did this." -- K.M. Whittaker "It's a unique and riveting tale that leaves you begging for more! (On that note - I am quite literally breathless in anticipation for Simmer to come out!)" -- Maria Maldo (Amazon Review) "I walked into a sign while reading this book - I could not tear myself away until I finished it!" -- Uncle Jimmy (Amazon Review) "It's been a while since I have read a really good YA vampire book. They have become so cliche that I often avoid them. Imagine my surprise when I picked up Ignite and fell in love with it by page 17." -- Kristin of Better Read Than Dead

Book The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Download or read book The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches written by Sangu Mandanna and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family—and a new love—changes the course of her life. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don’t mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she’s used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos "pretending" to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and…Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he’s concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when peril comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn’t know she was looking for....

Book Bliss Brain

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dawson Church
  • Publisher : Hay House, Inc
  • Release : 2022-03-22
  • ISBN : 1401957773
  • Pages : 369 pages

Download or read book Bliss Brain written by Dawson Church and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award Winner in the Science category of the 2020 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest Award-winning author and thought leader Dawson Church, Ph.D., blends cutting-edge neuroscience with intense firsthand experience to show you how you can rewire your brain for happiness-starting right now. Neural plasticity-the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself-is now widely understood. But what few people have grasped yet is how quickly this is happening, how extensive brain changes can be, and how much control each of us has over the process. In Bliss Brain, famed researcher Dawson Church digs deep into leading-edge science, and finds stunning evidence of rapid and radical brain change. In just eight weeks of practice, 12 minutes a day, using the right techniques, we can produce measurable changes in our brains. These make us calmer, happier, and more resilient. When we cultivate these pleasurable states over time, they become traits. We don't just feel more blissful as a temporary state; the changes are literally hard-wired into our brains, becoming stable and enduring personality traits. The startling conclusions of Church's research show that neural remodeling goes much farther than scientists have previously understood, with stress circuits shriveling over time. Simultaneously, "The Enlightenment Circuit"-associated with happiness, compassion, productivity, creativity, and resilience-expands. During deep meditation, Church shows how "the 7 neurochemicals of ecstasy" are released in our brains. These include anandamide, a neurotransmitter that's been named "the bliss molecule" because it mimics the effects of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis. It boosts serotonin and dopamine; the first is an analog of psilocybin, the second of cocaine. He shows how cultivating these elevated emotional states literally produces a self-induced high. While writing Bliss Brain, Church went through a series of disasters, including escaping seconds ahead of a California wildfire that consumed his home and office and claimed 22 lives. The fire triggered a painful medical condition and a financial disaster. Through it all, Church steadily practiced the techniques of Bliss Brain while teaching them to thousands of other people. This book weaves his story of resilience into the fabric of neuroscience, producing a fascinating picture of just how happy we can make our brains, no matter what the odds.

Book Dead Water

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tim O'Rourke
  • Publisher : Tim ORourke
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 166 pages

Download or read book Dead Water written by Tim O'Rourke and published by Tim ORourke. This book was released on with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...that cliff-hanger is mean, but perfect..." A Book Vacation Book Reviews As Sam and Kayla mysteriously vanish, Kiera is left to unravel the dark secrets of their disappearance. With Potter by her side, she ventures into the treacherous Dead Waters, where the answers to their missing friends and her own cracked skin may lie. But as danger lurks around every corner and Potter's lies threaten to tear them apart, Kiera must confront her feelings for him and the fear that she may be walking into a trap set by sinister forces. Can she trust the one person who may hold the key to her survival? Or will their journey lead them straight into the clutches of death? 'Dead Water' (Kiera Hudson Vampire Detective Series Two) Book 7 in which everything changes! Search Terms: vampire, romance, werewolf, fantasy, horror, mystery, new adult & college romance, occult, urban, young adult fantasy, paranormal, paranormal romance, fantasy witches, shapeshifter wolf romance, dystopian, superhero fantasy ebooks, demon, werewolf romance, angels, vampire romance, young adult paranormal, paranormal new adult romance, shade of, werewolf romance, vampires, diaries, demons and devils, shapeshifter wolf romance, academy, twilight, horror, angels, saga, new adult fantasy romance, journals, coming of age, new adult, young adult, gothic, shifter, lycan, vampire books, vampire romance books, vampire and werewolf books, werewolf books, fantasy books, coming of age fantasy, genetic engineering, science fiction, mash ups, bad girlfriend, vampire girl, vampire vengeance, anti-heroes, vengeance, science fiction, science fiction books vampire, supernatural, strong female lead fantasy, strong female characters, strong female vampire, vampire romance, young adult paranormal, paranormal new

Book Kira kun Today  Volume 6

Download or read book Kira kun Today Volume 6 written by Rin Mikimoto and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yabe's concern for Kira starts going into overdrive...in the wrong direction! Will Kira and Nino really be able to make their relationship last...? Yabe wants Kira to pass on the torch before he passes on to the next world, but will he do it...? And, a new love blossoms among the chaos! The hurdles of love just keep coming in volume 6 of the closest love to heaven!

Book The Other Half of My Heart

Download or read book The Other Half of My Heart written by Sundee T. Frazier and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of biracial twin sisters—one black, one white—and the summer that tests their strong bond, from the author of Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award-winner Brendan Buckley’s Universe and Everything in It. When Minerva and Keira King were born, they made headlines: Keira is black like Mama, but Minni is white like Daddy. Together the family might look like part of a chessboard row, but they are first and foremost the close-knit Kings. Then Grandmother Johnson calls, to invite the twins down South to compete for the title of Miss Black Pearl Preteen of America. Minni dreads the spotlight, but Keira assures her that together they'll get through their stay with Grandmother Johnson. But when their grandmother's bias against Keira reveals itself, Keira pulls away from her twin. Minni has always believed that no matter how different she and Keira are, they share a deep bond of the heart. Now she'll find out whether that’s really true. "One luminous pearl of a sister story."--RITA WILLIAMS-GARCIA, author of the Newbery Honor Award-winner One Crazy Summer Winner of the Skipping Stone Honor Award *"Frazier highlights the contradictions, absurdities, humor, and pain that accompany life as a mixed-race tween. Never didactic, this is the richest portrait of multiracial identity and family since Virginia Hamilton's 1976 novel Arilla Sun Down. An outstanding achievement."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred *"Not only does Frazier raise questions worth pondering, but her ability to round out each character, looking past easy explanations for attitude, is impressive. . . . A novel with a great deal of heart indeed."—Booklist, Starred

Book Til We Come to Be

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mel Highline
  • Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
  • Release : 2010-02
  • ISBN : 1608444155
  • Pages : 534 pages

Download or read book Til We Come to Be written by Mel Highline and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred years have passed since a man took that one small step on the moon. Now humankind is ready for the next giant leap. The starship, ESC-1, the most ambitious and costly project ever undertaken, embarks on its historic journey. The destination is light-years and decades away but Captain Tara Nelson and crew believe they are ready for any challenge. However, millennia ago, events were set into motion that will turn their new home, a pristine moon circling a ringed gas giant, into a cosmic bull's eye. As the budding colony begins to thrive, they discover a strange anomaly. From the star system's outer reaches, hordes of asteroids are plunging toward their world. Initially, surrounded by 26th century technology, it is little more than a nuisance. Then, inexplicably, that technology begins to fail. Now, to their horror, they are powerless, completely at the mercy of the deadly, onrushing calamity.