Download or read book The Whisper of the River written by Ferrol Sams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1986-02-04 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bittersweet and very funny story of a young man’s journey to adulthood that the Nashville Banner called "Americana at its best." Young for his class and small for his age, Porter Osborne, Jr., leaves his rural Georgia home in 1938 to meet the world at Willingham University, armed with the knowledge that he has been "Raised Right" in the best Baptist tradition. What happens over the next four years will challenge the things he holds infallible: his faith, his heritage, and his parents’ omniscience. As we follow Porter’s college career, full of outrageous pranks and ribald humor, we sense a quiet, constant flow toward maturity. Peppered with memorable characters and resonant with details of place and time, The Whisper of the River is filled with the richness of spirit that makes great fiction. "Wry, incisive, delicately structured, emotionally complex, and hilarious." -- Atlanta Magazine

Download or read book Whispers of the River written by Tom Hron and published by Signet Book. This book was released on 1996 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Marshal Eli Bonnet has the unpleasant task of pursuing a cold-blooded killer in the heart of Alaska's frozen Yukon territory during the last great Gold Rush. With only his trusty hound, an old prospector, and Hannah Twigg to back him up, Bonnet is ready to take on his quarry. But he quicky learns that the Alaskan frontier may be a formidable adversary.

Download or read book Whispers Under Ground written by Ben Aaronovitch and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A WHOLE NEW REASON TO MIND THE GAP It begins with a dead body at the far end of Baker Street tube station, all that remains of American exchange student James Gallagher—and the victim’s wealthy, politically powerful family is understandably eager to get to the bottom of the gruesome murder. The trouble is, the bottom—if it exists at all—is deeper and more unnatural than anyone suspects . . . except, that is, for London constable and sorcerer’s apprentice Peter Grant. With Inspector Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, tied up in the hunt for the rogue magician known as “the Faceless Man,” it’s up to Peter to plumb the haunted depths of the oldest, largest, and—as of now—deadliest subway system in the world. At least he won’t be alone. No, the FBI has sent over a crack agent to help. She’s young, ambitious, beautiful . . . and a born-again Christian apt to view any magic as the work of the devil. Oh yeah—that’s going to go well.

Download or read book Whispers in the Wind Wild West Wind Book 2 written by Lauraine Snelling and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land. Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her. Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

Download or read book Whisper written by Mark Batterson and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER • The question isn't whether God speaks. The question is what does He have to say to you? The New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker teaches readers how to listen to God. WINNER OF THE ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING The voice that spoke the cosmos into existence is the same voice that parted the Red Sea, and made the sun stand still in the midday sky. One day, this voice will make all things new, but it’s also speaking to you now! That voice is God’s voice, and what we’ve learned from Scripture is that He often speaks in a whisper. Not to make it difficult to hear Him, but to draw us close. Many people have a tough time believing God still speaks. Sure, in ancient times and in mysterious ways, God spoke to His people, but is He still speaking now? Mark Batterson certainly believes so. And he wants to introduce you to the seven love languages of God; each of them unique and entirely divine. Some of them you might suspect but others will surprise you. By learning to tune in to and decipher each language, you’ll be able to hear His guidance in simple as well as life-altering choices. God is actively speaking through: Scripture, Desires, Doors, Dreams, People, Promptings, and Pain. Batterson gives you the tools you need to unlock each of these languages. God’s whisper can answer your most burning questions, calm your deepest fears, and fulfill your loftiest dreams. Discover how simple it is to hear God’s voice in every aspect of your life! He’s speaking, make sure you know how to listen!

Download or read book Whispers of the Bayou written by Mindy Starns Clark and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the popular Million Dollar Mysteries and Smart Chick Mysteries comes a new stand-alone novel full of hidden staircases, buried secrets, and the promise of hope found in knowing God. Miranda Miller wasn't looking for the news the day the letter came. But, trying to survive in troubled circumstances, she welcomes the chance to change her location for a period of time. The letter informs her that her grandparents' estate is finally about to become hers. She immediately heads down to Louisiana and the old house by the bayou. There Miranda finds secrets that lead to life-changing revelations. This suspenseful story reminiscent of old Gothic tales has a complex mystery and a vivid sense of the Deep South. It shows how God can take the darkest circumstances and use them to light a bright path leading to the future.

Download or read book Whispers of the Waters written by Robin Wickens and published by Rob's Books. This book was released on 2024-05-22 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the enchanting world of "Whispers of the Waters: Untold Stories from the Riverbank," where the ancient river holds secrets untold. Set against the backdrop of a serene riverbank, this collection of stories weaves a tapestry of mystery, magic, and the whispers of forgotten tales. Meet a cast of characters who have embarked on a journey of self-discovery, where the waters reflect their deepest desires and fears. Each story will draw you in with its lyrical prose and sense of wonder, leaving you captivated by the hidden gems of the riverbank. Immerse yourself in these untold stories and let the waters guide you to a place where imagination knows no bounds.

Download or read book The River s Gift written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-04-14 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The River's Gift Tilly learns that being nice makes life the most fun as she takes care of a thirsty birds. Summary: In "The River's Gift," a beautiful story, readers meet Tilly, a lively and curious young girl who sees a thirsty bird in her backyard and goes on an unexpected trip of empathy and self-discovery. The story does a great job of teaching lessons about the value of being kind, persistent, and appreciating the beauty around us through Tilly's adventures. Tilly's journey through the book is driven by her finding the thirsty bird at the beginning. Even though her path isn't easy, she is motivated to get water because she knows what the bird needs. Her journey takes her through the garden, over organic barriers, and to listen to the river and an old tree for wisdom. It is also emotional and spiritual, showing her how important it is to connect with others and understand their feelings. Tilly reads each part of "The River's Gift" because she wants to know how big of an effect small acts of kindness can have. From the moment she sees that the bird's water bowl is empty until it sings its thanks, Tilly changes and learns. She faces many problems along the way, but she keeps going because she is determined and has learned to value nature's wisdom. The wise old tree and the river teach Tilly and her readers about the flow of kindness and how it can keep lives going and make them better. When Tilly gives the bird water to quench its thirst at the end of the story, it represents the satisfaction of a deeper emotional need as well as the desire to give and receive kindness. Just as the bird's sweet thank-you song fills the air, Tilly realizes that the real gifts are the happiness and understanding she gets from being kind, not the water itself. The story "The River's Gift" is beautifully written and has a strong message about how important it is to be kind, even though the plot is simple. Giving things away instead of keeping them can make you happy, and small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world. Young readers can learn from Tilly's story that helping others can bring a lot of happiness. This makes "The River's Gift" a timeless story of kindness and generosity. Chapter 1: How Tilly was found Tilly was a little girl whose heart was as big as her mind. She lived in a sunny part of a backyard full of flowers of every color you can think of and the sounds of nature filled the air. There was a scene that stopped Tilly in her tracks as she walked around this small haven. Her eyes were wide with wonder at everything she saw. Hidden under a green plant was a small bird. Tilly had never seen this kind of bird before. It was happy flying from tree to tree. It didn't have bright, shiny feathers; instead, they were frayed and dirty. It also didn't make much noise—not even a happy song. Its voice was so soft that if you weren't paying close attention, you might have missed it. Because Tilly was interested and cared about it, she got down next to the bird and stared at it softly. Its small chest heaved hard, and she saw that its beak got longer, like it was looking for something. Tilly knew right away that the bird needed water more than anything else. She was so determined that it made her heart grow. She was aware of what she had to do. That wasn't the only reason she wanted to help; she thought it was her duty to make sure this young bird that had gotten into her garden got the care it needed. When Tilly found out this, it was the start of an unbelievable trip. She made up her mind right away to go look for some water for the thirsty bird. Tilly's garden, which was a place of fun and discovery, was the starting point for a wonderful trip. No longer was it enough to just play and make up stories; the goal was to make a difference in the world, no matter how small. Tilly learned that small things could mean a lot to someone else. In this case, it was a little bird that was thirsty and needed help. Tilly worked on the project with as much drive as the sky is blue. She made herself into a hero in one of her stories, on a quest for something much more important than fame or money: the chance to be nice and make the world a little better. She had never been so happy and felt like she had a purpose in life as when she thought about helping the bird. It looks like she found out a secret: the best way to be happy is to give rather than receive. Tilly learned something new from what she found in her backyard that she thought she already knew. She learned that we could find things to do and chances to do good right in our own neighborhoods. All you need is a lot of heart and a little insight. This bird, with its dead feathers and weak voice, was about to take Tilly on an adventure she could never have imagined. This trip will not only change the bird's life, but it will also teach Tilly how important it is to care about other people and how fun it is to help them. Thoughts of excitement and fear filled Tilly's heart as she got ready to go find water. She had no idea where the search would lead her or what problems she would have to deal with. She was determined to get the bird's water back. This quest began when the thirsty bird was found. It was the start of an amazing and interesting adventure. One where a little girl's heart showed the way and kindness won out. This was the beginning of Tilly's journey, which showed her and everyone who heard her story how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world. Chapter 2: The Empty Space In the middle of her new mission to save the thirsty bird, Tilly noticed something simple but important that would change the course of her journey: the bird's water bowl was empty. Still, Tilly saw this as more than just an empty plate. She saw it as a small but important plea for help. When she realized this, she felt like she had more responsibilities. To be kind, she learned, one must first pay attention and look beyond what people say to find the needs that are hidden in the world's quiet places. Tilly saw more than just the broken and dry bottom of the bowl when she looked inside. She saw an image of what it meant to be human. The dust that had built up there suggested that it had been missed rather than being deliberately ignored. For Tilly, it was a wake-up call that people who need help don't always know how to ask for it. They suffer in silence, hoping that someone will notice, care, and do something. Tilly's first lesson in kindness was taught in this empty bowl, a small, unimportant part of the backyard. The lesson stressed how important it is to think about other people, especially those whose words aren't loud enough to be heard. This lesson wasn't just about putting water in a bowl; it was about meeting a need and understanding that all living things have basic needs that must be met before we can be kind to them. Tilly felt like she had a reason for living. She saw that there were lots of chances to make the world a better place, a world she thought she knew. The empty bowl represented more than just thirst; it also showed how much we need to care and act in a world that ignores even the smallest calls for help far too often. The dry, sandy area came to stand for Tilly's goal. Truthfully being kind is more than just words and thoughts, it made her remember that. She learned that being kind isn't just an emotion, but also a choice and a set of acts that come from having a strong sense of empathy and compassion. She would use what she learned not only when she tried to help the bird, but also whenever she talked to other people. Tilly learned that she needed to listen with her whole being, watch with her eyes, and really want to help the people around her in order to meet their needs. It was a turning point for Tilly when she stood in front of the empty water bowl. Now she was able to step outside of her own life and see herself through the eyes of someone else. She felt connected to the bird, like they both knew what was important even though they were different. The empty bowl made her feel connected, which pushed her forward. It made her want to do more than just fill the bowl. It made her want to connect with others in a more caring and understanding way.

Download or read book Soul Whispers written by Sophia Fairchild and published by Soul Wings Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is your soul whispering to you? Constant whisperings from your soul are steadily guiding you on your life's journey - but what if you cannot hear them? For the first time, professional Soul Coaches have gathered from all over the globe to help you decipher these loving messages. This feast of collective wisdom will help you discover your true life direction - a life filled with deep meaning and great joy! Discover proven techniques in Decision Making, Clutter Clearing, Collage, Vision Quest and Past Life journeying. Includes little-known Soul Coaching secrets to assist you and your clients to live a more joyful, authentic life! ~ Learn to confront fear ~ Trust in yourself ~ Develop your intuition ~ Heal yourself and your relationships ~ Boost your business and personal success ~ Live a more adventurous and prosperous life! CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS ~ Sherrie Ataide, Ulrike Behre-Brandes, Roberta Ashkawa Binder, Kimberly Carroll, Carol Daigneault, Sophia Fairchild, Misasha, Rebecca Nelson, Barbara Robitaille, P.W. Servais, Wendy Sheppard, Deborah Janelle Smith, Helen Mumford Sole, Irene Speirs-Caskie, Vicky Sweetlove, Catherine Turner, Cheryl Umberger, and Berte Winding-Sorensen. "A joy to read . . . touches my heart more than words can express." -DENISE LINN, founder of Soul Coaching."

Download or read book Once Upon a River written by Diane Setterfield and published by Atria/Emily Bestler Books. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the “eerie and fascinating” (USA TODAY) The Thirteenth Tale comes a “swift and entrancing, profound and beautiful” (Madeline Miller, internationally bestselling author of Circe) novel about how we explain the world to ourselves, ourselves to others, and the meaning of our lives in a universe that remains impenetrably mysterious. On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? Or can science provide an explanation? These questions have many answers, some of them quite dark indeed. Those who dwell on the river bank apply all their ingenuity to solving the puzzle of the girl who died and lived again, yet as the days pass the mystery only deepens. The child herself is mute and unable to answer the essential questions: Who is she? Where did she come from? And to whom does she belong? But answers proliferate nonetheless. Three families are keen to claim her. A wealthy young mother knows the girl is her kidnapped daughter, missing for two years. A farming family reeling from the discovery of their son’s secret liaison stand ready to welcome their granddaughter. The parson’s housekeeper, humble and isolated, sees in the child the image of her younger sister. But the return of a lost child is not without complications and no matter how heartbreaking the past losses, no matter how precious the child herself, this girl cannot be everyone’s. Each family has mysteries of its own, and many secrets must be revealed before the girl’s identity can be known. Once Upon a River is a glorious tapestry of a book that combines folklore and science, magic and myth. Suspenseful, romantic, and richly atmospheric, this is “a beguiling tale, full of twists and turns like the river at its heart, and just as rich and intriguing” (M.L. Stedman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light Between Oceans).

Download or read book Rivers of London written by Ben Aaronovitch and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and as the Filth to everybody else). My only concerns in life were how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit - we do paperwork so real coppers don't have to - and finding a way to climb into the panties of the outrageously perky WPC Leslie May. Then one night, in pursuance of a murder inquiry, I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly voluable, and that brought me to the attention of Inspector Nightingale, the last wizard in England. Now I'm a Detective Constable and a trainee wizard, the first apprentice in fifty years, and my world has become somewhat more complicated: nests of vampires in Purley, negotiating a truce between the warring god and goddess of the Thames, and digging up graves in Covent Garden ... and there's something festering at the heart of the city I love, a malicious vengeful spirit that takes ordinary Londoners and twists them into grotesque mannequins to act out its drama of violence and despair.The spirit of riot and rebellion has awakened in the city, and it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos - or die trying.

Download or read book Soul Whispers II written by Sophia Fairchild and published by Soul Wings Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the elements whispering to you? Since ancient times the four elements ~ air, water, fire and earth ~ have been associated with balance, healing and wholeness. Journey through the secret alchemy of the elements with professional Soul Coaches from all over the world to deepen your authentic connection to the true path of your soul. New techniques are unveiled, allowing you and your clients to experience the profound transformative power of the elements - to rejuvenate, inspire and heal your life! Learn how to ~Activate your Chakras ~Restore your Passion ~Overcome Addictions ~Work with your Dreams ~Create Sacred Ceremony ~Enhance your Creativity ~Rediscover your Abundance ~Make a Home for your Soul. Contributing Authors ~ Patti Allen, Roberta Ashkawa Binder, Ulrike Behre-Brandes, Kelly Chamchuk, Michelle Chant, Maria Clark, Sophia Fairchild, Misasha, Petra Nella, Coral Mujaes Pola, Christine Schreibstein, Helen Mumford Sole, Linda J. Stewart, Deb Swingholm, Jenn de Valk, Judy Ward, and Ilona Warda. Gold Medal Award ~ Spirit BOOK OF THE YEAR 2011 Living Now Book Awards

Download or read book Whispers and Lies written by Joy Fielding and published by Seal Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A suspenseful tale of a woman who rents out the small cottage behind her house to a mysterious young stranger, Joy Fielding’s latest novel is about trusting and not trusting one’s instincts. A New York Times best-selling author, Fielding has a well-deserved reputation as a writer who knows how to get the reader hooked. From the first page, you can’t put it down. In the same way, Terry Painter is hooked from the very first meeting with her prospective new tenant. Forty and single, Terry has a quiet and ordered life in picturesque Delray, Florida. A nurse at Mission Care private hospital for the elderly and disabled, loved by her patients for her kindness and thoughtfulness, she lives alone in the comfortable house she inherited from her mother five years ago, and rents out the cottage behind it. Alison Simms spots the rental notice posted in the hospital, and blows into Terry’s life like a tropical storm. In her twenties, tall and slim, full of open charm and infectiously enthusiastic, Alison is impossible not to like. “It would be nice having someone around who made me laugh,” thinks Terry. Alison loves the cottage, right down to the colour combination, and moves in immediately. Terry, usually responsible and pragmatic, surprises herself for failing even to ask for references, but she is drawn instinctively to Alison, and realises she wants her to stay. Alison fills a gap in her life, bringing friendship and warmth. With her sweet tooth and ravenous appetite, the young woman gratefully devours Terry’s home cooking and buys her generous gifts. She even gives her a makeover and a flattering new haircut, helping Terry charm the handsome son of one of her dear, ailing patients. Alison, full of life, brightens the days that are usually spent caring for the old and the sick. Despite the difference in their ages, the two women are comfortable together; it feels like they’ve been friends forever. Yet almost simultaneously, Terry begins to have suspicions about Alison. How much does she know about her, really? Alison has some strange habits and stranger friends. She has a limitless supply of cash in her purse, and knows the house so well it’s as if she’s been in it before. Her reasons for coming to Delray don’t quite add up, and she won’t talk about her parents: “We weren’t on the best of terms.” Moreover, Terry notices a shadowy figure lurking around her house, and starts to receive disturbing phone calls. Snippets of overheard conversation, surreptitious glances in Alison’s diary, and her mother’s nagging voice in her head make Terry paranoid that her tenant may want to do her harm. Should Terry have been more suspicious, or at least wary, especially after the experience with her last tenant? And yet, as Alison says of the neighbour’s pet dogs, “How could anything that sweet be destructive?” And who is hiding more, Alison -- or Terry? Diving deeply into the psyches of her most captivating characters to date, Joy Fielding has created a riveting tale that challenges our most basic assumptions regarding love, friendship, and obsession. It leaves the reader guessing at where the truth really lies until the final shocking twist that Publishers Weekly has called “an ending worthy of Hitchcock”. Fielding delivers an intelligent, tight plot full of psychological complexity, without sacrificing the simple prose and page-turning suspense she is known for around the world. From the Hardcover edition.

Download or read book Soul Whispers written by and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Whispers written by Beverly J. Bell and published by Treuhand-Kammer. This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Nephilim Guardians of the Veil written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-03-24 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nephilim Guardians of the Veil" The guardians of Nephilim keep the curtain between realms intact, but as it starts to fall apart, they face their toughest task yet. In Summary: The mythical story "The Nephilim Guardians of the Veil" takes place in a universe with two worlds: our own and a magical realm full of magic and wonder. There is a veil between this world and the other one that keeps them both balanced and in peace. These Nephilim are very strong beings that can control the elements, and their job is to keep this important barrier safe. Their careful watching keeps both realms safe by blocking the flow of magic into the human realm and keeping magical beings away. The peace of this coexistence is broken when the curtain suddenly starts to thin, showing a small but noticeable crack. Predators are drawn to this surprising weakness, which could upset the delicate balance between the magical and human realms. Strange and strange creatures come out of the crack, scaring and confusing people and pointing out a major problem for the Nephilim. A group of three young Nephilim—Aiden, Lina, Theo, and Zara—are given their biggest task yet. They are sent on a mission to find out why the veil is breaking down and fix it. The guardians each have skills in one of the four elements: air, water, fire, and earth. Their journey is full of challenges that will test their bravery, their abilities, and their bond as a group. They will have to go through beautiful, dark woods, cross rivers that whisper doubts, and climb mountains that represent their worst fears. It turns out that the Nephilim Guardians of the Veil are more than just guardians of the balance between worlds. They are also lasting symbols of hope and strength, ready to face any new problems with the same unwavering commitment and unity. The guards learn that their greatest strength is not in their individual skills, but in their unity as a group. They are able to get past problems and face the beast responsible for the veil's destruction thanks to their friendship and shared determination. Finally, the fact that they were able to fix the veil and defeat the beast shows how important courage is, how strong unity is, and how powerful cooperation is. Chapter 1: The Oath of the Guardians. The Nephilim Guardians were a separate group that lived in a world full of mysteries and wonders. These guards were not ordinary people; they were strong beings with amazing abilities. Every one of them could control one of the four elements, which were air, water, fire, and earth. They were put together in this group because they are brave, strong, and committed to keeping others safe. The veil, which was more than just a curtain or a piece of cloth, was an invisible wall between our world and a magical land full of magic, mysterious forests, and hidden secrets. It was their main job to keep it safe. It was beautiful in this realm, but its creatures would be dangerous if they were allowed to roam openly on human land. The Nephilim Guardians made a promise to protect the veil with their lives, fight any force that tried to destroy it, and keep the peace between the worlds no matter what. This promise was more than just a promise; it was a deep commitment that bound them to the veil and to each other. Like a well-balanced orchestra, the guardians lived in harmony with each other. Each watched over a different part of the screen to make sure there were no holes or breaks. They practiced hard, getting better at what they could do and building up their skills so they could handle anything. They spent their whole lives doing this job and were always on the lookout for any sign of trouble. They knew that even the smallest hole in the veil could let creatures from the magical realm into our world and scare and confuse people who weren't used to seeing them. It was clear that the guardians were strong because they worked together to achieve a shared goal and were never lonely because they had each other. The magical beings on the other side of the veil respected and thanked them, too. They knew how important the guards' job was and often helped them out when they needed it. The guardians took care of these riches and made sure that the magic from the other realm didn't get in the way of ours. In a way, they were the unsung heroes who kept the balance that let both worlds grow. Their story was about being brave, making sacrifices, and how friendship and trust can last a lifetime. They lived in a world where magic and truth lived together, and the magical realm was just beyond the veil. Chapter 2: A hole in the curtain. A small, almost unnoticeable hole appeared in the veil, the magical wall that separated the human world from a realm full of magic and wonder. Once upon a time, the Nephilim Guardians watched over this peaceful world. The guardians saw right away that this small crack was a cause for worry. They had sharp eyes and minds. They had always known that their main job was to protect this barrier, which was the link between two very different worlds. The break came out of nowhere, but it also showed that the barrier that had been there for hundreds of years could be broken. The guards gathered around the crack and carefully looked at it while discussing the best way to close it. But before they could come up with a plan, something even scarier happened: a small opening let strange creatures from the magical realm into the human world. These beings weren't bad, but they weren't supposed to be in our world either. Their strange habits and magical abilities fit in perfectly in their own world, but here they were, their actions were misunderstood, and they often caused confusion. In a world where magic was common, these creatures didn't understand how people lived. Some, like the sneaky pixies, couldn't help but play tricks on people who were easy to fool. Others, like the glowing will-o'-wisps, led people into the woods, where they thought it was all a game. And then there were the gentle but awkward giants, whose steps made people tremble, spreading fear and rumors of earthquakes. All of these events, even though they weren't meant to hurt anyone, made people feel even more uneasy and confused. These events were having an effect on the animals, even though they were magically skilled, they had no idea what kind of world they were in, and their actions, which were meant to be funny or just part of their nature, were making people feel bad. They saw the fear in people's eyes, the chaos caused by the magical creatures' good intentions, and the chance that this small crack would destroy the peace they had worked so hard to keep. The guardians knew they had to act quickly to restore peace and make sure the veil was fixed so that no one else could cross it. But this situation gave them a new challenge: they had to figure out how to fix the veil crack while also gently leading the lost creatures back to their realm. It took a lot of patience, understanding, and knowledge about both the human and magical worlds to do this job. The guardians felt more responsible for the worlds they protected and more connected to them as they worked to fix the crack and help the creatures get back home. When there was a hole in the veil, it taught them a lesson by showing them how quickly the balance they swore to protect could be broken. It also showed how important it is to understand and care about nonhuman beings when dealing with them.

Download or read book I Am the River written by T. E. Grau and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last desperate days of the Vietnam War, American soldier Israel Broussard is assigned to a secret CIA PSYOP far behind enemy lines meant to drive terror into the heart of the North Vietnamese and end an unwinnable war. When the mission goes sideways, Broussard is plunged into a nightmare that he soon finds he is unable to escape, dragging a remnant of that night in the Laotian wilderness with him no matter how far he runs. Five years later, too damaged to return home and holed up in the slums of Bangkok, where he battles sleep, guilt, and a creeping sense of madness, Broussard discovers that he must journey back to the jungles of Laos in an attempt to set things right and reclaim what is left of his life. A fever dream with a Benzedrine chaser, I Am The River provides a daring, often surreal examination of the Vietnam War and the days after it, burrowing down past the bullets and battlefields to discover the lingering horror of warfare, the human consequences of organized violence, and the lasting effects of trauma on the psyche, and the soul.