Download or read book The Shadows of the Abandoned Mine written by Eldritch Veil and published by Eldritch Veil. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grimhaven, a tranquil town nestled within the ancient Appalachian Mountains, conceals a dark secret within the skeletal remains of the Blackened Gold Mine. Once a thriving symbol of prosperity, the mine now harbors an unspeakable malevolence that awakens shadows and whispers from the depths of the abyss. Samantha Mitchell, a local historian with an affinity for the supernatural, unwittingly becomes the guardian of Grimhaven's descent into the cosmic unknown. As symbols etched into the mine's walls pulse with an otherworldly energy, Samantha is drawn into a surreal dance where reality blurs, and the Veil of Shadows reveals its ancient secrets. The first whispers, haunting and distorted, emerge from the mine, casting an eerie hush over the cobblestone streets. Shadows, once benign, contort into nightmarish forms that linger in the corners of the town. Grimhaven, now ensnared in a cosmic tempest, stands on the brink of an unspeakable reckoning. In this supernatural thriller, the symbols, whispers, and shadows converge to create a chilling symphony that defies the laws of nature. As Samantha delves deeper into the cosmic abyss, the town transforms into a canvas for a malevolent force that challenges the very essence of reality. "The Shadows of the Abandoned Mine" unfolds as a tale of cosmic horror, beckoning the audience into a world where the unknown shadows cast are far more than remnants of the past—they are harbingers of an unimaginable terror.
Download or read book Whispers of the Night written by Lydia Joyce and published by Signet. This book was released on 2006 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the edge of the Romanian wilderness, one woman flees the secrets that haunt her lover . . . When four London Seasons fail to find her a suitable match, Alcyone Carter does the unthinkable and treks across Europe to marry a foreign nobleman she's never met. But on her wedding night, she discovers that her handsome, enigmatic husband is not the man he claims to be - and when a more sinister secret emerges, she escapes his estate into the darkness rather than live a lie with a man she feels she can never know.
Download or read book The Balance of Day and Night written by Cindy Monica and published by Cindy Monica. This book was released on 2024-10-26 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where day and night are ruled by two powerful fairies, Nira, the Night Fairy, and Elora, the Day Fairy, exist in separate realms, unable to meet without disrupting the balance of nature. When an ancient prophecy foretells an impending eclipse that threatens their world, the two fairies must find a way to unite and restore harmony. During their quest, they encounter Mysto, an eccentric scholar with a penchant for chaos and candy, who becomes an unlikely ally. Together, they seek the wisdom of the Arbor Eternis, an ancient tree that holds the secrets to the balance between day and night. However, the tree demands a heavy sacrifice: something precious from Nira. As tensions rise and time runs out, Nira faces an impossible choice. She ultimately decides to give up her magic and connection to the night to save Elora and restore balance. With the sacrifice made, the eclipse brings the realms into alignment, but Nira must now navigate her new life without the powers she once held.
Download or read book Skulltoria written by Natalie Iris Figueroa and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen-year-old Skulltoria wins a trip to India, thanks to her friend Sharp. There she meets the obnoxious eighteen-year-old Prince Roa-Ming, who is half cat. The prince tricks Skulltoria into going back to New York, where trouble soon finds them. When her best friend and the prince are kidnapped by mutants with strange powers, Skulltoria must learn how to use her own powers to rescue them. It seems that dark powers will always follow her.
Download or read book Whispers from the Moon written by Lee Broda and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whispers From The Moon is a collection of poetry about love loss grief heartache and the empowering of oneself, triumphing over all to celebrate the beauty of life. It is divided into four chapters corresponding to the phases of the moon: full, waning, eclipse, waxing. Lee Broda's poetry is raw and evoking, sometimes dark and painful, while always searching to understand. With her poetry having already touched thousands, Lee wishes for the reader to know she is never alone in her suffering or in joy. Her wish for him is that he explores the deep, hidden edges of his heart between the wandering words of her soul. Whispers From The Moon is a companion to all of us in our life's journeys, encouraging us to live authentically with passion, acceptance, forgiveness, and ultimately, love.
Download or read book written by Ravi Godrick Vincent and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The home minister's concern hung heavy in the air as he addressed the room once again. "We've exhausted all our resources in trying to track down The Phantom Enigma," he said, his voice tinged with frustration. "Our intelligence agencies, surveillance systems, and informants have come up empty-handed. It's as if she's a ghost, impossible to capture on any form of media. We don't know who she is" "The Phantom Enigma" is a thrilling and captivating novel that takes readers on a journey through a city plagued by corruption, crime, and darkness. In this tale of justice and redemption, Dr. Amelia Hartman and her creation, Eclipse, a powerful being with both advanced artificial intelligence and extraordinary occult powers, join forces to bring light to the shadows that loom over their world. Amelia, a brilliant scientist and a mother haunted by the past, creates Eclipse with the hope of using her knowledge and abilities to bring about justice in a city teetering on the edge of despair. As Eclipse embraces her dual nature—part robotic, part human—she becomes a symbol of hope, striking fear into the hearts of criminals and corrupt officials. The story unfolds as Eclipse, armed with her uncanny speed and her ability to anticipate her opponents' moves, becomes an enigmatic force against crime. Her actions, witnessed through the lens of the media, earn her the moniker "The Phantom Enigma." The city is captivated by her mysterious presence, as her relentless pursuit of justice leaves criminals trembling in fear and society questioning their own complicity. The "?:Phantom Enigma" is a gripping tale that explores themes of justice, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of truth. With its dynamic characters, intricate plot twists, and a touch of humor, the novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the mysteries behind the enigma. No one knows from where she is coming and going. She is " ? : The Phantom Enigma."
Download or read book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez written by Adrianna Cuevas and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2021 Pura Belpré Honor Book NYPL Best Book of 2020 2020 Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids In this magical middle-grade debut novel from Adrianna Cuevas, The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, a Cuban American boy must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals. All Nestor Lopez wants is to live in one place for more than a few months and have dinner with his dad. When he and his mother move to a new town to live with his grandmother after his dad’s latest deployment, Nestor plans to lay low. He definitely doesn’t want to anyone find out his deepest secret: that he can talk to animals. But when the animals in his new town start disappearing, Nestor's grandmother becomes the prime suspect after she is spotted in the woods where they were last seen. As Nestor investigates the source of the disappearances, he learns that they are being seized by a tule vieja—a witch who can absorb an animal’s powers by biting it during a solar eclipse. And the next eclipse is just around the corner... Now it’s up to Nestor’s extraordinary ability and his new friends to catch the tule vieja—and save a place he might just call home.
Download or read book Whispers of heart written by ARSHDEEP KAUR BEDI and published by Let's Write Publication. This book was released on with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsurpassed that is you my heart whispered, Telling me it's love following your heart down the stream. I found a teasure full of pearls and gems drifting out over land and sea, that will remain with me bound or free according to you. I will show you what it is Whispers my heart that's only you.
Download or read book Whispers of Vivaldi written by Beverle Graves Myers and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venice, 1745, is an age of reckless pleasures, playful artifice, and baroque excess. An accident has reduced Tito Amato's glorious singing voice to a husky croak. But now the male soprano is determined to prove himself as a director. As the Teatro San Marco is losing subscribers to a rival company, the theater's Maestro Torani charges Tito with locating the perfect opera to fill the seats in time for Carnival. Surprisingly, a second-rate composer provides the very thing—an opera so replete with gorgeous melodies the public speculates it was written by the late Antonio Vivaldi. Even more disconcerting are the rumors swirling around Angeletto, a male soprano imported from Naples to sing the lead. Is the singer truly a castrato or a female soprano engaging in a daring but lucrative masquerade? Both matters turn dangerous when Maestro Torani is viciously attacked and killed. And Tito is the prime suspect. His own life as well as the future of Teatro San Marco now depend on his skills as a sleuth....
Download or read book Vampire Redemption written by Rick Anthony and published by Rick Anthony. This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dimly lit alleyways of Kaldoria City, where shadows dance with the moonlight, a figure moves with eerie grace. Known only as "Eclipse," she is a vampire assassin feared for her ruthless efficiency and deadly precision. Her silver hair cascades like a river of moonbeams, and her piercing blue eyes hold the secrets of countless lives extinguished. But in the darkness of her existence, fate weaves a new thread, one that will unravel the very fabric of her being. Forced to protect a young girl targeted by dark forces, Eclipse finds herself delving into the girl's mysterious origins. Little does she know that this quest will lead her to a shocking revelation—a revelation that connects her long-forgotten past to the girl's uncertain future. As the tale unfolds, the boundaries between light and darkness blur, and Eclipse's heart is pulled in conflicting directions. Her icy resolve begins to thaw as she becomes inexplicably drawn to the plight of the young girl, Luna. Vulnerability and fear awaken in her emotions she hadn't felt in centuries, and something about Luna stirs dormant memories within her. With malevolent entities closing in, the vampire assassin must confront her own demons and make a choice that will not only shape the girl's destiny but her own as well. In a world where darkness threatens to consume all, Serena must embark on a journey of redemption, love, and hope—an epic saga that transcends time and defies the boundaries of eternity. This is the story of "Shades of Eternity," where the shadows of the past intertwine with the luminous possibilities of the future.
Download or read book Lunar Dawn written by Taylor Harbin and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An adventure beyond fantasy.... A nightmare twisting all imagination... Faint rays of sunlight creep over the horizon... Dawn is coming! A tale of epic conquest. A clash of souls and swords. Shining light and cringing darkness rage against one another on the plains of the universe. For decades, the planet Seras has been besieged by hordes of evil creatures. With their true identity shrouded by myths, legends and horror, they are known only as Demons. Yet in all of their wars, there is one man that makes even the coldest heart tremble: Ephraim Jordan. Known as the Holy Knight, he strikes fear and hatred into the minds of his enemies. Wielding a magical sword, he has fought against the Demons for seven long years to save the planet. But haunted by the memories of his shattered past, is the crusade one of justice or revenge? As Ephraim travels abroad, darkness clouds his path. A mysterious Demon elite is stalking his every move, a strange apparition whispers to him in battle, and his enemy is advancing...and evolving. Evil poisons the water, corrupts the earth and blackens the sky as the Holy Knight travels far, spilling much blood, only to discover that nothing is what it seems and he must choose to either rise above the maddening impulses that suspend him on the edge of insanity or fall to become the very thing he despises.
Download or read book Stranger Skies written by Pascale Lacelle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninth House meets The Hazel Wood in this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling dark academia fantasy Curious Tides, following Emory, Baz, Romie, and Kai on their desperate quests through space and time! Opening locked doors has a price—even for those who hold a key. After going through the door that called to them both in dreams, Emory and Romie find themselves in the Wychwood: the same verdant world written of in Song of the Drowned Gods, albeit a twisted, rotting version of it. A sinister force has awoken with their arrival, intent on destruction as it spills across realms, and now Emory and Romie must stop it before it reaches their own shores. Meanwhile, Baz and Kai are desperate to follow their friends through the door to other worlds, but a mishap pulls them back in time instead—where they come face to face with Cornus Clover himself, famed author of Song of the Drowned Gods. Stuck together in the past, they must navigate a very different Aldryn as they unravel the school’s darkest secrets. Across time and worlds, Emory, Romie, Baz, and Kai find their fates eerily interwoven with the heroes from Clover’s book. But when stories can’t be trusted, friendships are put to the test, and deadly enemies are not always as they seem, they must decide who gets to be a hero—and who is desperate enough to see themselves become a villain.
Download or read book Starfinder Adventure Path written by BJ Hensley and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling kick-off to the new Fly Free or Die Starfinder Adventure Path, a crew of scoundrels, rogues, and misfits finds it hard to survive in a galaxy where everyone has a price. Targeted by a crime boss and his army of enforcers, preyed upon by faceless mega-corporations, and hounded by rivals, the crew of the Free Trader Oliphaunt line up the big score that will at last make them rich beyond their wildest dreams. But when their many enemies join forces and the crew loses it all, they find out there's two things in the galaxy that can't be bought: freedom... and revenge. It's just another day punching the clock when the player characters, a blue-collar transport crew, are blamed for a bad cargo and stiffed of their bonuses. They take a dangerous job smuggling weapons to a world conquered by militant hobgoblins, but one fiasco later, they're in debt to a crime boss and about to be fired. Their only chance is to steal the Oliphaunt, an experimental cargo hauler with a magical secret, and then survive long enough to collect the payoff! "We're No Heroes" is a Starfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for four 1st-level characters. It makes an excellent introduction to the game for new players. The adventure begins the Fly Free or Die Adventure Path, a six-part, monthly campaign in which a merchant crew with an experimental starship tries to get rich, escape interplanetary assassins, and outwit their rivals. This volume also includes rules for finding, buying, and selling interstellar cargo (and using the profits to enhance your starship), a collection of deadly threats, and a player's guide that provides advice and new character creation options ideal for this Adventure Path. Each monthly full-color softcover Starfinder Adventure Path volume contains a new installment of a series of interconnected science-fantasy quests that together create a fully developed plot of sweeping scale and epic challenges. Each 64-page volume of the Starfinder Adventure Path also contains in-depth articles that detail and expand the Starfinder campaign setting and provide new rules, a host of exciting new monsters and alien races, a new planet to explore and starship to pilot, and more!
Download or read book Whispers in the Dark written by Maya Banks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nathan is being held captive and is in agony. His saving grace is the voice of an angel who eases his pain and helps him regain enough strength to escape. When he does, she leaves him with a void that he can barely stand. When he escapes and returns to the KGI, he hears her again-now she needs him. Her name is Shae, and she's on the run with her sister. A government group wants to harness their abilities to heal. The KGI wants to help- but can Nathan quiet his soulmate's doubts and convince her that they are meant to face these dangers together?
Download or read book Bond and Free written by Emily Jolly and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1860.
Download or read book Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.
Download or read book The Tales of Tchehov written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
