Download or read book Stroking Cerberus written by Jacqueline Haskell and published by Myriad Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson The living have always told themselves stories about the dead, but few of us stop to wonder if the dead ever tell tales of the living. Through the prism of Haskell's identity as a deaf poet come the themes of communication—or miscommunication—across worlds, languages and between the living and the dead. Mythical dogs, the dead who mourn the living, and the sorrow of those reincarnated, join hands around Jacqueline Haskell's unique and very personal poetic Ouija board to resonate with the living, the dead and all those in-between. As forcible as they are humorous, these are poignant and thought-provoking poems. Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.
Download or read book Stroking Cerberus written by Jacqueline Peta Haskell and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The living have always told themselves stories about the dead, but few of us stop to wonder if the dead ever tell tales of the living. Through the prism of Haskell's identity as a deaf poet, come the themes of communication-or miscommunication-across worlds, languages and between the living and the dead.Drawing inspiration from electronic voice phenomena, near-death experiences and apophenia, Jacqueline Haskell delves into the world of the occult to find life after death. From documented attempts to capture voices from 'the Beyond', to the classic stories of mythology, to her own incredibly moving experiences of loss, these poems celebrate life on the divide, and everything in between-as forcible as they are humorous, as poignant as they are thought-provoking.
Download or read book Hades A Grumpy Sunshine Greek Gods and Goddesses Paranormal Romance written by Felicity Heaton and published by Felicity Heaton Paranormal Romances. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fate of our world rests in their hands. Hades, god-king of the Underworld, has uncovered the mastermind behind the uprising destined to set his realm and the mortal world on a collision course. But his enemy has gone to ground and finding them is proving impossible, and the longer they elude his grasp, the stronger the darkness within him grows, slowly stealing control. Persephone, god-queen of the Underworld, can only watch as a storm gathers on the horizon—a deadly war that threatens to strip her beloved family from her. As Hades fights his own battles against their enemy, she fights to keep the darkness within him at bay, never more aware of the danger he would be if she failed to keep it tamed. But when their enemy strikes out at them from the shadows, dealing a blow that changes the course of the war and incites Hades’s wrath, the leash on the monster within him snaps and he is plunged into the darkness. And saving this world might no longer be an option. Hades is the epic conclusion to the Guardians of Hades Romance series. This paranormal romance features the Greek god of the Underworld who is as dark as his realm, his queen of the Underworld Persephone, an enemy determined to win this war, and a cast of sizzling Greek god brothers determined to put a stop to them to protect the Underworld and our world, plus lots of action and adventure--and steamy scenes! All Guardians of Hades books have no cliffhangers, a guaranteed happily ever after, and some strong language. Enjoy! Grab your copy today and step into an action-packed paranormal romance world filled with mythology and mystery from New York Times and USA Today best-selling paranormal romance author Felicity Heaton. Books in the Guardians of Hades paranormal romance series: Book 1: Ares Book 2: Valen Book 3: Esher Book 4: Marek Book 5: Calistos Book 6: Daimon Book 7: Keras Book 8: Thanatos Book 9: Hades Book 10: Queen of the Underworld - Coming Soon! keywords: paranormal, paranormal romance, paranormal romance books for adults, Greek gods, greek gods romance, gods romance, gods, goddesses, goddess romance, Greek goddesses, immortals, immortal romance, Greek mythology, Greek myths, fantasy romance, alpha hero, strong heroine, action, long series, adventure, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA, happily ever after
Download or read book Demon written by Peter Mark May and published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu. This book was released on 2008 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yesterday s Demon written by Elizabeth Myles and published by Eight Oh Six/Tangential Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Can yesterday’s demon be the hero of today?” **Yesterday’s Demon is book 3 in the Sharpest Kiss series, but it can be read as a stand-alone story.** She’s got a talking dog, a magic rock, a supernatural mystery to solve, and a hot friend determined to make her his. Can an ex-vampire girl find love and redemption after more than nine centuries of iniquity…or will her dark secret doom everything she’s ever longed for? Marta has a big secret. She may look like a teenager, but she’s really almost a thousand years old. For centuries, she existed as a vampire, but now she’s just a normal human girl again, stripped of all her supernatural powers and many of her memories. But whether she remembers it or not, she knows she used to be a monster. She did a lot of horrible things in her past. She’s determined to spend what’s left of her human life trying to make amends by helping other people in trouble, especially in cases where her knowledge of the paranormal might come in handy. When her friend Harris calls on her, asking for her help finding his college roommate’s missing sister, Marta agrees to open an investigation. Dark magic might be involved in the young girl’s disappearance, but Marta’s confident she can unravel the case; she knows a few spells herself, and she’s got an enchanted talking dog and a psychic stone to help her out. What worries her most is the brand-new set of human hormones raging through her system, making it next to impossible to keep things with Harris strictly platonic. Marta may have made the mistake of locking lips with Harris once or twice before, but she knows it’d be wrong to ever let it happen again—and certainly to take things any further. Her past is just too ugly, and her new life is too bizarre and dangerous. Harris is better off staying far away from her. If only he didn’t seem so intent on doing just the opposite. And if only his piercing green eyes and sultry kisses weren’t so incredibly irresistible… MORE ABOUT THE BOOK: Yesterday’s Demon is a complete novel of 80,000 words. It is narrated in third person from Marta’s point of view. It is Book 3 in the Sharpest Kiss series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story. If you would prefer to read the other books first, the order is: #1: The Sharpest Kiss (Lucy and Aaron) #2: Back to Bite You (Jessica and Nathan) #3: Yesterday’s Demon (Marta and Harris) Reader advisory: Yesterday’s Demon contains mild cursing and mild sensuality.
Download or read book The Haunting of Strawberry Water written by Tara Gould and published by Myriad Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson A gripping tale of post-natal depression, this short story reads like a modern retelling of The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and has much in common with Sarah Water' The Little Stranger in its realisation of psychological distress as a supernatural phenomenon. A new mother, traumatised by an arduous labour, tries to come to terms with being abandoned as a baby by Olivia, the mother she never knew. Set in the eponymous 'Strawberry Water', a mysterious 1920s country bungalow which overlooks a fast-flowing river, the story begins with a faded photograph of the woman our narrator assumes to be her mother. Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.
Download or read book Brothers and Sons written by Dana Myrick and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cerberus was their Dad's dog. You had to tell people he was a dog because it was hard to tell at first glance. Cerberus was the abomination that happens when a miniature dachshund gets a poodle intoxicated enough to think that a dachshund is sexy. While visiting their mother in a rural Louisiana community, brothers John and James discover a surprising clue left by their deceased father that leads them on a treasure hunt. Unaccustomed to the small-town life that their parents lived, the two brothers are continually caught in comedic predicaments in their search for the treasure. Accompanied by a strange little dog named Cerberus, John and James must interact with a colorful menagerie of characters. There's Zebulun Wakefield, the odd man who lives down the road; Wiggles, the man with a "tail"; and Monet Johnson, the local artist. With the help of several clever and sometimes unscrupulous citizens, the brothers piece together the history of a long-lost town and a treasure that was possibly lost with it.
Download or read book Cora Vincent written by Georgina Aboud and published by Myriad Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson A chance break in a West End theatre production forces a derailed actress to confront her demons and offers her an opportunity to escape her past and live life to the full. Cora, a once promising actress, is trapped by circumstances and immobilised by a disheartening career path, failed relationships and a battered sense of self. Set against a background of a country split by politics and disjointed through lives that are increasingly isolated and lonely, this is a short, sharp story of small victories and immense moral courage. Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.
Download or read book The Forgotten Legion written by Ben Kane and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 771 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the late Roman Republic, in the first century B.C.E., The Forgotten Legion is a tale of the greatest empire of the ancient world from the perspective of those on the lowest rungs of its society. Romulus and Fabiola are twins, born into slavery to a enslaved mother who is much beloved by them, and much abused by their owner. At 13 years old, they and their mother are sold: Romulus to gladiator school, Fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in Rome, and their mother into obscurity and death in the salt mines. Tarquinius is an Etruscan, a warrior and soothsayer, born enemy of Rome and trained by the last haruspex in the forgotten arts of divination. A runaway slave, then an AWOL Legionaire, he has a long foretold destiny that will take him to the very ends of the known world. Brennus is a Gaul from the Allobreges tribe. In the battle against the Roman army, his entire family, perhaps his entire tribe, is slaughtered, and only he survives to be sold as a slave to be trained as a gladiator. He rises to become one of the most famous and feared gladiators of his day - and mentor to the boy slave, Romulus, who dreams night and day of escape and of revenge. The lives of these four characters are bound and interwoven in a marvellous story which begins in a Rome riven by corruption, violence and political enmities, but ends far away, where Romulus, Brennus and Tarquinius find themselves fighting against the Parthians and overwhelming odds - survivors of one of the most legendary battles in Roman military history and destined to become part of one of the most compelling, enduring legends: The Forgotten Legion.
Download or read book Memories of a Swedish Grandmother written by Sarah Windebank and published by Myriad Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson Feminist, philosophical and linguistically playful poems on identity, motherhood and the family from the perspective of someone with a mixed cultural heritage. In her debut collection, Sarah Windebank explores her Swedish roots, and especially the influence of Mormor, her grandmother, who brought her up until she was fifteen. Growing up in a household where her mother and grandmother always spoke to each other in a foreign language, but never taught her, she picked up 'glittering fragments, rather like a magpie'. With nods to Sylvia Plath and Elizabeth Bishop, this is an immersive collection of poetry full of accent and domestic detail, at once foreign and familiar. Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.
Download or read book Spartacus The Gladiator written by Ben Kane and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gritty, passionate and violent, this thrilling book is a real page-turner and a damn good read. It brings Spartacus—and ancient Rome—to vivid, colorful life."—Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire Sink your teeth into the gritty, powerful tale of Spartacus: The Gladiator, a historical thriller that will grip you from the first page to the very last. Written by bestselling novelist Ben Kane, this epic journey delves into the life of Spartacus—from Roman auxiliary and slave to revered gladiator and a symbol of defiance against the most potent army of the era. Step onto the unforgiving sands of the gladiatorial arena and experience the brutality and raw energy of combat at its most primal. Witness the audacious bid for freedom led by Spartacus and his band of gladiators as they risk everything to break free from their shackles and challenge their oppressors–the mighty, ever-expanding Roman Empire. Spartacus's tale isn’t just a story of rebellion; it's an exploration of humanity, resilience, love, and sacrifice, set against the historic grandeur of ancient Rome. Charged with emotion and vivid color, this novel will transport you back in time to the underbelly of the Roman Empire—a journey that’s as thrilling as it is enlightening. Enjoy a fresh perspective of the legend that is Spartacus, one that goes deeper than ever before, uncovering the man at the heart of the myth.
Download or read book 100 Voices written by Miranda Roszkowski and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Remarkably brought together, heartwarming and uplifting . . . showing that despite differences in age and background, geography and lifestyle, there is so much that binds up, so much we share' Kit de Waal 'A stimulating collection of women's voices to help inspire us for the next 100 years' Elizabeth Day 100 Voices is an anthology of writing by women across the country on what achievement means for them, and how they have come to find their own voice. Featuring poetry, fiction and memoir, the pieces range from notes on making lemon curd, to tales of marathon running and riding motorbikes, to accounts of a refugee eating English food for the first time, a newlywed learning her mother tongue and a woman rebuilding her life after an abusive relationship. The poignant, funny and inspiring stories collected here are as varied and diverse as their authors, who include established names such as Louise Jensen, Sabrina Mahfouz, Yvonne Battle-Felton and Miranda Keeling alongside a host of exciting new writers. Taken together, they build a picture of what it’s really like to be a woman in the UK today.
Download or read book Crumbs written by Ana Tewson-Božić and published by Myriad Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson Written in the winding-down stages of a severe psychotic episode filled with manic delusions, this extraordinary story chronicles Julja's relationship with drugs, family and friends. Julja's teenage games take a serious turn as she becomes inducted into a computer cult. The surge of dopamine in her brain connects her with psychic aliens and chemical conspiracies, sordid and secret. On this dark journey of discovery, she pops pills prescribed by Big Pharm and relinquishes all ties to her sanity as she attempts to reach a heaven full of voices and gods. Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.
Download or read book Summon written by Elizabeth Ridout and published by Myriad Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This dazzling series shows that if the barriers can be vaulted there is true beauty to be had from the lesser-walked streets of literature. These works are both nourishing and inspiring, and a gift to any reader.' —Kerry Hudson The experience of living with the adventures and griefs of bipolar disorder forms the focus for this remarkable collection of poetry. Ridout uses the language of the fairy story and visceral images of the female form and femininity to explore how personal trauma and instability makes their mark on the wider world. Different voices and twisted accounts of the body and mind are combined with the mythological and the esoteric to create striking, beautifully unsettling and unusual poems—each a celebration of the extremes of being human. Spotlight Books is a collaboration between Creative Future, New Writing South and Myriad Editions to discover, guide and support writers who are under-represented due to mental or physical health issues, disability, race, class, gender identity or social circumstance.
Download or read book The Immortal Games written by Annaliese Avery and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blood Moon marks the start of the Immortal Games. The Gods of Olympus randomly select humans as their tokens and then gamble with their lives. The stakes are high and survival is unlikely. 17-year-old Ara is seeking revenge on the Gods for allowing her sister to die in the games. She's determined to be selected as a token, but when she is, she realizes that it isn’t just her life at stake, but also her heart. With the odds stacked against her, it will take an unlikely hero to twist her rage into something much more complicated. Ara is playing in the games of life and death... and love. What will she sacrifice?
Download or read book Tales of the Bacchae written by Brian Andrew and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2024-06-09 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s beautiful. And she knows it. Persephone is the embodiment of all that is Woman. Grace, poise, power, looks. Men and women alike fall over themselves to be near her. The obedient and dutiful daughter of the Great Goddess Demeter. But behind that perfect façade, Persephone has a most evil plan. And what she will do, and who she will use to achieve it will shock the Ancient World. The story of a foolish, young boy with dreams of bigger things for his life and his enduring and troublesome obsession to help his beloved, Tales of the Bacchae: Queen of the Dead is a fast-paced retelling of childhood myths that will lead the reader on a romp through the mortal realm and the deep, dark caverns of the ancient Underworld. Meeting friends and enemies along the way, we watch for what it will take to defeat the cunning desires of one of the most ruthless beings the world has ever seen.
Download or read book Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
