Download or read book Shield of Darkness written by Jonathan Moeller and published by Azure Flame Media. This book was released on 2024-07-05 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War is coming between the Shield Knight and the Exarch. But neither sees the dark power manipulating the battle from the shadows. To drive the Exarch from her stronghold on the Isle of Kordain, Ridmark is gambling on a bold strategy - to reach the Isle through the twisting caverns of the Deeps. But the caverns of the Deeps are filled with deadly dangers and deeper mysteries. And disturbing one of those mysteries might wake a darkness to dwarf even the Exarch herself...

Download or read book Shield of Darkness written by Jonathan Moeller and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War is coming between the Shield Knight and the Exarch. But neither sees the dark power manipulating the battle from the shadows. To drive the Exarch from her stronghold on the Isle of Kordain, Ridmark is gambling on a bold strategy - to reach the Isle through the twisting caverns of the Deeps. But the caverns of the Deeps are filled with deadly dangers and deeper mysteries. And disturbing one of those mysteries might wake a darkness to dwarf even the Exarch herself...

Download or read book The Shield of Daqan written by David Guymer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mighty warriors fight to save the realm from blood magic and evil, in this battle-soaked epic fantasy novel, from the hugely popular Descent games The once-glorious Barony of Kell is a ruin of its former self, assailed by banditry and famine; its noble Baron Frederic is caught between saving his people and defending his borders. Yet worse is to come… for a new Darkness is rising. Sadistic warrior-priestess, Ne’Krul, spying an opportunity to wreak bloody vengeance on behalf of her demonic masters, leads her Uthuk warband into a brutal invasion. Kell’s only hope lies in holy warrior, Andira Runehand, and legendary hero, Trenloe the Strong, both drawn to Kell to defeat an alliance of evil unprecedented in Terrinoth. They must not fail.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

Download or read book Supreme Magic Doctor In City written by Hua TuoZaiShi and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 1232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three years ago, Lin Qing went to prison full of hatred and coincidentally obtained the ancient teachings of the God of Agriculture. When he returned, he was already proficient in peerless medical skills and also had mysterious and wondrous techniques in his possession.

Download or read book JESUS NEVER WASTES PAIN written by Keturah C. Martin and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a credit to Jesus Christ, who sustained the author through repeated and prolonged abuses of unmentionable proportions for several decades. The #1 purpose of this book is to glorify Jesus who is the Great Physician of impossible shatters, abuse, and heart-shreds, even amid emotional comatose and poly-fragmented dissociation. The #2 purpose of the book is to identify with the broken, rejected, and abused and to commend you all for your strength and survival. It is written as a voice for all the survivors of abuse and for those who may be currently trapped as a victim. It is written as a source of inspiration to offer hope to those who are on the healing journey, or desire to begin this journey to hope, healing, and freedom. The #3 purpose of the book is as a resource for those who are open-minded enough to be willing to learn how to understand and help the broken and abused and receive a deeper comprehension of the realities they face. We cannot correctly represent Jesus if we cannot see the abused and brokenhearted through His eyes and heart. When we truly see them through His heart and eyes, we will be propelled into compassionate action just as Jesus was. This book addresses and gives hope for abuse issues and aftermath on every level that many may prefer to shove under the carpet. This includes not only the various abuses out there but some of the aftermath such as extreme emotional agony, suicide, dissociation, rejection, PTSD, and satanic bondage. The enemy of our soul loves darkness and delights to feed on the unresolved anguish and footholds that are buried in his closets. With God’s help, the enemy and his tactics must be exposed and those whom he has wounded and/or holds captive must be freed, for he is defeated through the blood of the Great Physician, Jesus Christ!

Download or read book RedSilver Guardians of the Heart Forest The Return of Darkness written by Steve Alford and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a chance discovery leads the Guardians of the Heart Forest to learn they face a new threat, they must once again use their Animental powers to defend the forest from attack. But their new enemies, led by the evil Queen Thymera, have far more than simply capturing the Heart Forest in their sights... They want the world - and every living creature on it.

Download or read book An Element of Darkness written by Julie Vaid and published by Julie Vaid. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey Callow, a prestigious member of the Protection Guild, has her sights set on understanding the rare power over darkness plaguing her country of Calgonia. In a land where everyone possesses an ability over either water, air, earth, or fire, darkness stands out as a dangerous and mysterious fifth element. But darkness is not the only thing plaguing the country. Rival to her own guild, the Assassin Guild poses threats to Calgonia with their less than moral undertakings. After the estate of the esteemed Onendilo family is ravaged by darkness, Casey soon discovers the Assassin Guild is more sinister than she once believed. She finds herself partnered with the enigmatic ex-Assassin, Noriko Ondendilo, as she works to uncover the truth of the Assassin Guild and its connection to darkness. Through trials of trust, love, and humanity, Casey and Noriko strive to save those closest to them from falling into the clutches of the Assassin Guild. Can the duo uncover the plot of the Assassins in time? Or will the Assassins' use of darkness consume all they know to be true?

Download or read book Shield of Terra written by Glynn Stewart and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mother, ruler of an entire world Sent to the heart of an old enemy to build a new peace The daughter, officer of a deadly warship Sent to the darkness to find the new enemy hunting them all

Download or read book Restoring Your Shield of Faith written by Chuck D. Pierce and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2003-12-08 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This message from Chuck Pierce and Robert Heidler likens our spiritual defense to that of the children of Israel while in battle. Within the ranks there were those who carried huge shields to protect the bulk of the army. And just as we fight spiritual battles today, there is a mighty shield we can carry to protect us. This shield of faith is one of the main ways we can resist our enemy's attacks. We are fully capable of resisting the enemy's attacks, but we must first be able to recognize how Satan fights. His main weapons are to create fear and doubt in us and to tempt us to become complainers and murmurers. If we succumb, our faith is weakened. The keys to increasing our faith are found in knowing the Word of God, which engenders praise, thankfulness, trust, and obedience.

Download or read book In the Company of Darkness written by Brian Bloor and published by B. R. Bloor. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having tracked a great evil across a barbaric land, a vast army lays siege to a once grand city, trapping an ancient creature within and dealing a heavy blow to the men sworn to defend its walls. Intent on making this city their final stand, the army slaughters even the beasts of the fields, leaving nothing alive that it may have touched. Overwhelmed, the city is forced to lay its hopes in the hands of a band of arrogant mercenaries. Unwilling to tolerate their abuses, however, people begin to rise up against them. The mercenaries, surrounded by an enemy whose atrocities they cannot comprehend and numbers that they cannot defeat, find that they have trapped themselves within a hostile city. Then one by one they begin to fall to an evil that they refuse to see. The foreign armyas final stand against evil is the cityas final stand for life.

Download or read book The Heart of Darkness written by Shawn Cady and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World of Aurora is a place of perils. War has wracked its empires, the Old Ones, both good and evil, have taken interest, and dark, sinister powers conspire in the shadows. And when Augdenguld finds one of its largest cities suddenly unresponsive, a small band of heroes finds an even greater enemy than the elves or the barbarians of the northern wastes. The Lich Lord has set his gaze upon their mortal world, and has readied an army to take it, piece by bloody piece. The Dreadborne has come! Lord Surthath, Old One of Fate and Knowledge, knows well the terrible forces that the Lich Lord serves, but how can one slay a foe that is already dead?

Download or read book The Dark Shield written by Ralph T. Gazzillo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before his demotion, Joe McKeefe was a celebrated and highly decorated detective who had been recognized as a rising star in the police department. Now he was finishing his career as a uniformed patrol officer in the precinct with city's highest crime rate, a place where the murder of a low-life junkie was so common as to be almost trivial. This victim, however, was different: he had once been McKeefe's informant. McKeefe is disgusted by the superficial manner in which the official murder investigation is handled, so he begins to poke around. But this murder isn't as insignificant as it appeared-in fact, it's collateral damage from an elaborate scheme, the players of which are a crooked narcotics sergeant and the city's major drug dealers. They have different motivations: the sergeant's all-consuming and obsessive lust for money is only matched by the drug dealers' fixation with staying out of prison. But neither side has even the slightest concern for human life. As McKeefe's probe continues, he discovers that a pawn in the plan is his only brother, a criminal defense lawyer who, in McKeefe's words, "lives off crime and defends slime." Unwittingly, McKeefe's good intentions slowly but irreversibly drag him deeper and deeper into the quagmire. Before long, he finds he has jeopardized himself, his brother, his partner, and possibly the entire police department.

Download or read book Chasm of Despair A Journey Through Light and Darkness written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-02-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the chasm of despair lies dimensions where hope fades and darkness thrives. Travelers confront demonic entities and battle their own inner demons. Survival demands that they find light within the depths of despair. Summary: The Chasm of Despair is a mysterious and sad place in the magical land of endless hope. It is tucked between two tall mountains. Some people in the town talk about it in whispers and in bedtime stories, but not many people actually go there. Here is the epic story of Leo, a brave young explorer who is on a good mission to find the Light of Hope, a mythical light that is said to drive out darkness and light up the whole country. Leo's quest takes him through real-life settings and tests his bravery, strength, and faith. The Chasm of Despair, which has a scary name, is Leo's biggest test. It's a path of fear and doubt. This is where our hero's real journey starts. Along his travels, Leo meets strange friends and people who share his desire for happiness and hope. In the end, these bonds become his compass, giving him strength and support when things get tough. As Leo goes deeper into the abyss, he faces powerful enemies: demons that represent his darkest worries and fears. Both internal and foreign conflicts put Leo's resolve to the test. Still, every contact makes Leo's understanding of optimism stronger. Instead of being an outside force, he learns that hope is a spark that lives inside and can light up even the darkest parts of the heart. This story is both about the power of hope and about a little kid who sets out to discover the vast unknown with nothing but a strong will. The Light of Hope shows how Leo has changed from a young child with big dreams to a source of hope for everyone after being buried in the Chasm of Despair. The story of Leo's search shows how powerful hope can be and how determined people can be when they are looking for light in the dark. These words serve as a warning that we can all face our fears, get past problems, and find our inner light, even when things look hopeless. In the story, the Chasm of Despair, which many people used to be afraid of, is turned into a scene of victory, which reinforces the old lesson that where there is darkness, there is always the chance of light. Chapter 1: The Start of the Journey A little boy named Leo lived in the middle of a cute little town called Brightfield. He loved stories and adventures. Many people were smiling, there were clear streams, and the fields were green and lush. There was peace and quiet there. Even in this cute town, people were always talking about a faraway land that was full of magic and evil. The place was called the Chasm of Despair. People said it was a place where hope seemed to fade, where light couldn't get through, and where shadows moved on their own. Because he wasn't afraid and was interested, Leo often asked about these stories. He wished he could explore this area on his own, figure out its secrets, and find the fabled Light of Hope, which was said to shine in the darkest places. As the sun went down one evening, Leo stood behind a big oak tree on the edge of the town. The sky was turning orange and purple. He was thinking about stories about the Chasm of Despair. His town had just been through some hard times, he thought. Not many crops had been harvested, and his friends and neighbors were becoming worried. "What if," Leo thought, "I could find the Light of Hope and bring it back to Brightfield? Maybe then, our village could flourish once again, filled with laughter and light." Leo made the decision that night to go on a trip he didn't know much about. He looked determined as he did it. It wasn't going to be easy, he knew. Even after hearing all the tough things and dangerous things that the Chasm could offer, he was still determined. Leo packed his bags with food, a warm blanket, and, most importantly, a reliable lantern so that he could leave as soon as the sun came up. He hoped that the lantern's soft glow would help him find his way through the darkest tunnels and remind him of the light he was trying to bring back. As the first rays of dawn rose over the hills and cast a soft glow over Brightfield, Leo took a deep breath and stepped out into an exciting new world. He felt a wave of hope wash over him as he turned to face his town, whose roofs were sparkling in the early morning light. He smiled and looked over the distance to see where his trip would take him. Whatever the Chasm of Despair held, Leo was ready for it. He was sure of himself and wanted his town to shine even brighter than before. This was the start of a trip that would test his bravery and show him how powerful his light and hope really were. Chapter 2: Getting to the Divide. As soon as Leo got to the unknown Chasm of Despair, strange things started to happen. He could no longer see the beautiful blue sky that he had left behind in Brightfield. It had turned a deep, dark gray. As he got closer to the gap, everything about him seemed to be trying to tell him of the problems that were going to come. He could feel the ground moving beneath his feet. It was no longer firm and familiar. With each step, it seemed to be living. The hike made Leo's heartbeat fast, and he was also scared about what would happen next. Leo bravely walked toward the gap after taking a deep breath to calm his heart. As he looked at it, it was like he could see into another world. The sun seemed to disappear into the darkness below. It looked like the darkness took in all the light, leaving only shadows that moved in strange ways on the walls. It was so full and thick. It was scary and mysterious how these shadows moved around, making it hard to tell where they stopped and where they began. Leo, on the other hand, never gave up. He thought back to the original reason he was on this trip: to find the Light of Hope and bring it back to his hometown. Taking another deep breath, he stepped into the abyss and thought about that thought again. As he worked, the light from above seemed to fade even more, and darkness sat over him like a thick blanket. He was afraid that the darkness would take him away from the wonderful days he had spent in Brightfield. In spite of the horror that was about to devour him, Leo felt a surge of confidence. He knew that this was just the start of his journey and that he had to face many more difficulties before he could reach the Light of Hope. He knew he wasn't by himself, though. It gave him the strength to go because he carried the goals and dreams of everyone in his community with him. Leo's strength and determination shone through even as the light dimmed and the shadows moved. They pushed him deeper into the abyss and toward the experiences that lay ahead.

Download or read book Four Pretenders and the Talismans of Darkness and Light written by Melvin Karew and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guard at the city gates does not attempt to stop the stranger entering Nuthollia, for his job is to keep people inside the city and no person would enter the city voluntarily unless he were an agent of Grimlindus. Nuthollia, the capital of Neuthonia, is no longer a trading metropolis. Its remaining inhabitants are usually hiding indoors, trying to escape Grimlindus's violent soldiers the tall blond northerners, bandit warriors and Knights of Destruction, as well as goblins, hobgoblins, kobolds and ogres from further east on the steppes. While contact with these soldiers is dangerous and unpredictable, the soldiers do keep the city's economy moving, the trade continuing. So Nuthollia's inhabitants, the original Neuthonics as well as countless released prisoners-of-war, attempt to earn a meagre living in fear and dread. The stranger is Ærnwulf, the tall barbarian who had been learning sword-skills in the cold hills of the Borderlands. He is dressed in heavy furs. His long, straight, black hair is tied back by a broad cloth that completely conceals his forehead and from which hangs three beaded feathers. His heavy broadsword is strapped to his back, partially buried within his fur coat, while a number of knives are strapped to his chest and belt. A two-headed tomahawk hangs from his belt. He is accompanied by Caleb, the huge wolf that is as large as a small pony and which has a thick mane of grey fur. Man and wolf survey the cold, snow-covered streets, looking beyond the unhappy houses to the dark palace standing on a hill near the centre of the city. They turn away from it and head into one of the darker and less inviting neighbourhoods, where even Grimlindus's soldiers would think twice before entering. The houses are closer together than elsewhere; the streets disappear into narrow alleyways and blind corners. Open doorways and boarded windows show that many of the residences are empty of normal occupation. However, a quick survey inside would reveal hiding squatters, ruffians, thieves and muggers. The man and wolf stop in front of a building that is deep within this neighbourhood. This building is similar to all the others, dismal and grey. It has a heavy steel door with a small window at face height, covered by a shutter. The man thumps on the door and the shutter is pulled back, revealing two dark, slanted eyes. "What do you want?" says the bouncer. "Where are your mistresses?" asks Ærnwulf, with a heavy, northern accent. "They are busy. Who wants to know?" "I was sent by Cleosius the warlord, to purchase something which was stolen from him. They are expecting me." The shutter is slid shut and Ærnwulf hears muted discussions behind it. The shutter slides open again. "You are early!" snaps the voice and the shutter slams closed. Ærnwulf thumps on the door again, his blows echoing inside. The shutter is pulled back again. "Can I wait inside?" he asks. The door opens, revealing a seven-and-a-half foot monstrosity, which bends over inside the small front room; its hairy frame fills up the doorway. Bugbear! thinks Ærnwulf, staring at the hairy giant-goblin, which would tower over one of its smaller goblin or hobgoblin cousins. "Come inside," it snarls, "but the wolf stays out there." After re-locking the door, the bugbear leads Ærnwulf along a dimly lit corridor, before arriving at a small room, furnished only with a hard-backed chair. "The mistresses are busy," the bugbear growls, "but I will send someone to fetch them when they are, um, finished. Would you like a drink while you are waiting?" Ærnwulf waves the bugbear away and sits on the chair. In a moment, he becomes completely motionless, his keen eyes surveying every inch of the room. He waits, becoming tenser as he looks at the low ceiling and the walls. After a short time he stands up, goes to the door and tries the handle, finding it locked. H

Download or read book Gift of Darkness written by C.L. Carhart and published by C.L. Carhart. This book was released on 2023-05-10 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the Teutonic Fantasy Realm in this spicy friends to lovers paranormal romance featuring a darkness witch and her human muse. They say a Teuton witch shouldn’t desire an outsider. But love never follows the rules. Doro, a Teuton witch of darkness, longs to offer her adopted sister, Amira, the same magical gifts she claims. But the Teuton priests in her Alpine village staunchly refuse to perform the ritual that would transform Amira into a witch. And Doro is certain there’s some age-old prejudice involved. When a secretive, undead priest offers to conduct the ritual—at a terrible price—will Doro dance with demons for Amira’s sake? While Amira would risk her life to seize Teutonic magic, there’s something else she wants even more. For years, she and Doro have resisted the romantic pull between them, for fear of social repercussions. Once her magic awakens, Amira longs to marry Doro and bind their elements forever. But if the local priests won’t let Amira become a witch, none will agree to perform her wedding. Right? Gift of Darkness is book 3 in the Elemental Bloodlines series, although all books in this series can be read as standalones. It features a darkness witch in a sizzling multicultural romance with her human best friend in a hot romantic story with a guaranteed happily ever after. It includes strong language, sexual situations, graphic violence, and mature themes. Elemental Bloodlines series Gift of Fire Gift of Stone Gift of Darkness Gift of Water Gift of Air: prequel novella Gift of Light: fairytale novella Fans of the following authors will enjoy reading these steamy paranormal romance love stories: Sarah J Maas Holly Black Leigh Bardugo Laura Thalassa Elise Kova Cassandra Claire Raven Kennedy Kim Harrison Scarlett St. Clair Nalini Singh Sherrilyn Kenyon Laura Greenwood Liza Street Lisa Blackwood Demelza Carlton Skye MacKinnon

Download or read book Born of Darkness written by William King and published by Typhon Press. This book was released on with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The King of High Adventure," Starlog. "Immediately convincing, classically brooding," Steve Tompkins, The Cimmerian.com. To the world at large, he is a mercenary and assassin, a brutal killer with a deadly blade. In reality Kormak is a Guardian, one of an ancient order sworn to protect humanity from the servants of the gathering darkness. Millennia ago, the Shadow Lord Vorkhul vanished leaving only terrifying legends of his awesome power. Now he has reappeared in the sinister crypts below King-Emperor Aemon's palace. Can Kormak solve the mystery of his resurrection and stop his rampage before he acquires the power to topple kingdoms?