Download or read book Sister Mary Does a Faery written by Siera Saunders and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **BOOK EXCERPT INSIDE OF THE KINDLE EDITION** For a sizzling hot story excerpt, click on the book cover of the Kindle edition. MATURE READERS ONLY. This is a novelette length erotic fantasy story (approximately 13,000 words / 70 pages).Raised by the nuns of Thistlemere Abbey, Mary's future seems decided. She'll join their order and live out her life in peaceful service to others. But an unexpected encounter in the woods with the mysterious and tantalizing Connor jolts Mary from her path, inciting her curiosity and arousing a hunger for sensual pleasures that Connor is more than willing to satisfy.Connor of the Fae is delighted at his unanticipated meeting with the lovely Mary but appalled to learn that the innocent young woman is contemplating becoming a nun. Before Mary chooses a celibate life, Connor is determined that she should experience the carnal pleasures that she'll be forsaking. And who better to teach her than the master himself.

Download or read book Sister Mary s Stories written by Sister Mary and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guardian of the Trust written by Irene Radford and published by Bookview Cafe. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a descendant of Merlin and King Arthur bring peace between King John and an aging (and almost respectable) Robin Hood? The quest for peace and protection in Britain has passed down from the Merlin and Arthur the Pendragon to the sole survivor, Resmiranda Griffin. Raised in the Christian tradition, she refuses to acknowledge her magical talents or the existence of helpful fairies, until dark forces force her into the complex politics, both mundane and magical, that divides England from their lawful king, John Plantagenet. Inspired by a demon, her distant cousin Radburn Blakely whispers divisive advice into John’s ear. Only Resmiranda can counter this darkness and lead England to what will create peace between a fearful king and his power-mad barons: The Magna Carta.

Download or read book How to Find Flower Fairies written by Cicely Mary Barker and published by Frederick Warne Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using clever disguises, fairies live and hide in treetops, forests, gardens, marshes, and hedgerows.

Download or read book Faeries Bears and Leathermen written by Peter Hennen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over time, male homosexuality and effeminacy have become indelibly associated, sometimes even synonymous. In Faeries, Bears, and Leathermen, Peter Hennen contends that this stigma of effeminacy exerts a powerful influence on gay subcultures. Through a comparative ethnographic analysis of three communities, Hennen explores the surprising ways that conventional masculinity is being collectively challenged, subverted, or perpetuated in contemporary gay male culture. Hennen’s colorful study focuses on a trio of groups: the Radical Faeries, who parody effeminacy by playfully embracing it, donning prom dresses and glitter; the Bears, who strive to appear like “regular guys” and celebrate their larger, hairier bodies; and the Leathermen, who emulate hypermasculine biker culture, simultaneously paying homage to and undermining notions of manliness. Along with a historical analysis of the association between effeminacy and homosexuality, Hennen examines how this connection affects the groups’ sexual practices. Ultimately, he argues, while all three groups adopt innovative approaches to gender issues and sexual pleasure, masculine norms continue to constrain members of each community.

Download or read book Faerywood written by Judith L. Walley and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wise old gnome gathers a cluster of faeries into his heart and hides them in an enchanted forest to protect them from the evils of the world that would destroy them. There, they share their joys and woes and meet Mary, a lost human child who has many secrets.

Download or read book Faerywood written by J Walley; V Faith; Onna Spohn and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-07-21 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wise old gnome gathers a cluster of faeries into his heart and hides them in an enchanted forest to protect them from the evils of the world that would destroy them. There, they share their joys and woes and meet Mary, a lost human child who has many secrets.

Download or read book Finding Faeries written by Alexandra Rowland and published by Tiller Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings. From the musty corners of libraries to the darkest depths of urban sewers, faeries, boggarts, redcaps, and other fantastical species can be found all around us—but only if we know where to look. And like every other being in the modern world, these wonderous creatures have been forced to adapt to the climate, industrial, and cultural changes of the modern era. Many formerly common creatures from akeki to cave trolls have been driven out by the urban sprawl, technological advancements, and climate change while others, including ether sprites and brownies, have been able to thrive in abundance, creating homes within electrical hotbeds and massive landfills. Featuring descriptions of magical creatures from around the globe, this encyclopedic collection details the history and adaptability of more than fifty different species of fae. Describing little-known and fascinating creatures such as the Luck Pigeon of Baltimore, the akaname of Eastern Asia, and the konderong of South Africa, this book will expose readers to fantastical species from a variety of cultures and communities. Combining scholarship with modern lore and environmentalism, and featuring stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Finding Faeries is a captivating look at the fantastical beings that inhabit our world today.

Download or read book Borderland written by William Thomas Stead and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Walk the Wild With Me written by Rachel Atwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new historical fantasy, a young man must use the power granted by a goddess to infiltrate the realm of Faery and save a kidnapped victim before the door is sealed once again. Orphaned when still a toddler, Nicholas Withybeck knows no other home than Locksley Abbey outside Nottingham, England. He works in the scriptorium embellishing illuminated manuscripts with hidden faces of the Wild Folk and whimsical creatures that he sees every time he ventures into the woods and fields. His curiosity leads him into forbidden nooks and crannies both inside and outside the abbey, and he becomes adept at hiding to stay out of trouble. On one of these forays Nick slips into the crypt beneath the abbey. There he finds an altar older than the abbey’s foundations, ancient when the Romans occupied England. Behind the bricks around the altar, he finds a palm-sized silver cup. The cup is embellished with the three figures of Elena, the Celtic goddess of crossroads, sorcery, and cemeteries. He carries the cup with him always, listening as the goddess whispers wisdom in the back of his mind. With Elena’s cup in his pocket, Nick can see that the masked dancers at the May Day celebration in the local village are actually the creatures of the wood: The Green Man—known to mortals as Little John—and Robin Goodfellow, Herne the Huntsman, dryads, trolls, and water sprites. Theirs are the faces he’s seen and drawn into his illuminations. Guided by Elena along secret forest paths, Nick learns that Little John’s love has been kidnapped by Queen Mab of the Faeries. The door to the Faery mound will only open when the moons of the two realms align. That time is fast approaching. Nick must release Elena so that she can use sorcery to unlock that door, allowing Nick’s band of friends to try to rescue the girl. Will he have the courage to release her as his predecessor did not?

Download or read book Lessons in Literature Abridged with Illustrative Selections written by Sister Mary Lambertine and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How Things Work in Faery written by John Kruse and published by Green Magic. This book was released on 2021-06-21 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book pulls together everything we know about how things work in Faery. The information is scattered across many narratives, but once it is assembled, we discover we have a detailed picture of their politics and economy. Much of this is entirely independent of human affairs. References from old books and oral traditions as well as the authors personal knowledge combine to make this a comprehensive work.

Download or read book Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg written by Gail Carson Levine and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairy Haven's newest arrival, Prilla, along with Rani and Vidia, embarks on a journey filled with danger, sacrifice, and adventure. The fate of Never Land rests on their shoulders.

Download or read book Avalon Lost written by Mary Rose Kreger and published by MRK Books. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unless he finds her, the kingdom falls. Philia Pendragon is the greatest teen fencer in modern Wales, but she longs for another world. Late at night, she's haunted by memories of a magical, medieval kingdom, and the loving father she was forced to leave behind. Can Philia navigate shifting portals and hidden traitors to return to the Enchanted Isle? Will Owain is the most determined apprentice in the King's Watch. Selected by His Majesty for a high-risk mission, Will must forego his quest to rescue his mother from the traitor Lord Amaranth. Can Will find the King's lost daughter, Philia, by year's end and prevent the King from forfeiting his throne to Lord Amaranth? AVALON LOST's visual storytelling, compelling characters, and epic fight scenes will appeal to fans of The Legend of Zelda universe and Pedro Urvi's Path of the Ranger series. Enjoy this new YA fantasy adventure book for teens and adults! Your adventure begins here. About this book: Genre: Epic fantasy, Portal fantasy, Arthurian fantasy books, Scottish fantasy fiction, Coming of Age, Clean YA fantasy books, Celtic fantasy books, Fantasy Romance for teens. Audience: Teens, Young Adult, Adult. Settings: Contemporary Wales and Scotland; the magical, medieval kingdom of Avalon. Recommended Reader Age: 14+ Completeness: First in a series. Similar/influenced by: The Legend of Zelda, The Ranger's Apprentice series, The Golden Compass, The Princess Bride, Song of the Sea. AVALON LOST is for young adult readers 14 and up who want a fantasy adventure with noble characters, treacherous villains, magic portals, Scottish vibes, first love, and lots of epic sword fights! It's like The Legend of Zelda meets the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. Begin your fantasy adventure today! What readers are saying about Avalon Lost: "The kingdom may be in peril, but there's a lot more to this quest than just action...Perfect for readers who want to feel more for the characters...Highly recommended!" -Zephyr Thomas, YA fantasy author of An Octave of Stars and Paper & Feathers. "There were so many great scenes in this book, too many to name...Will's sword fighting and watchmen chapters were...fast-paced and filled with action." -Teen Reader "It's action-packed, it's funny, the settings are beautiful and the characters are a blast to hang out with...There's watchmen and fencing students, lost queens and dashing cousins. And sandwiches!! Arthurian fantasy meets Scotland and modern technology, in a novel that was a joy to read. I can't wait for the sequel!!" -Grace Woods, award-winning Legend Fiction author "I would definitely [recommend this book]...It's very nicely written...It captures you right from the beginning to the end." -Julia W., Teen Reader "There are so many things I love about this story. First, that there is violence and danger and treachery, but what is equally present and feels more lasting is honesty, love, fidelity, loyalty, and courage." -Mary Rakow, PhD., highly acclaimed novelist, book editor, and author coach.  "Captivating! Mary Rose Kreger has written a must-read tale of epic perseverance, chivalry, and love akin to Arthurian legend meets modern day fantasy." -Terry Hojnacki, Editor in Chief, Sterling Script: A Local Author Collection.

Download or read book Contemporary Christianity and LGBT Sexualities written by Stephen Hunt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subject of gay and lesbian sexuality is perhaps the most vexed issue in the contemporary Christian Church. Many churches have been forced to confront the matter, both theologically and pastorally and in consequence, controversies have proved divisive within the Church, most notably between conservative and liberal orientated denominations, as well as evangelical churches. This book explores these themes from a sociological perspective, addressing not only gay and lesbian sexualities, but also bi- and transgendered sexualities. With rich empirical material being presented by a team of experts, this book constitutes the first comprehensive sociological study of 'non-hetero' sexualities in relation to contemporary Christianity. As such, it will appeal to sociologists, scholars of religion and theology as well as readers across a range of social sciences

Download or read book Fairy in The Faerie Queene written by Matthew Woodcock and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why and how did Edmund Spenser employ fairy mythology in The Faerie Queene? In this book, Matthew Woodcock reasserts the importance of fairy mythology in this famous poem by demonstrating how Spenser places fairy at the very centre of his mythopoeic project. Woodcock argues that despite the continued invitations in the poem to deconstruct Gloriana, Spenser's identification of Queen Elizabeth I with the fairy queen figure is far more ambiguous than has previously been recognized. The poet is engaged both in constructing a mythological persona for the queen and in drawing attention to his own role as laureate and myth-maker. Spenser's elf-fashioning is therefore a vital part of his authorial self-fashioning. within the context of early modern conceptions and representations of fairy and discusses the representation of Elizabeth as the fairy queen in relation to the vast range of studies on Elizabethan myth-making.

Download or read book Beyond the Woods written by Paula Guran and published by Start Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time, the stories that came to be known as “fairy tales” were cultivated to entertain adults more than children; it was only later that they were tamed and pruned into less thorny versions intended for youngsters. But in truth, they have continued to prick the imaginations of readers at all ages. Over the years, authors have often borrowed bits and pieces from these stories, grafting them into their own writing, creating literature with both new meaning and age-old significance. In the last few decades or so, they’ve also intentionally retold and reinvented the tales in a variety of ways—delightful or dark, wistful or wicked, sweet or satirical—that forge new trails through the forests of fantastic fiction. This new anthology compiles some of the best modern fairy-tale retellings and reinventions from award-winning and bestselling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and exciting new talents, into an enchanting collection. Explore magical new realms by traveling with us, Beyond the Woods . . .