Download or read book Dark Secrets of the Old Oak Tree written by Dolores J. Wilson and published by Gold Medallion. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the end of her 15-year marriage to a high-powered attorney, Evie Carson returns to her small hometown in Georgia only to stumble upon a horrible secret. She is stunned into silence as she watches a mentally-challenged member of the community carry the nude, lifeless body of her childhood friend.
Download or read book Beneath The Old Oak Tree written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beneath the Old Oak Tree, the wind howled like a banshee, whipping through the gnarled branches of the ancient oak. Its roots, twisted and gnarled, seemed to grip the earth with a death-like tenacity. Beneath its canopy, a shallow grave marked the resting place of Melvin Pierce, a man once obsessed with gold. Melvin had been a prospector during the gold rush, a man blessed with an uncanny ability to find the precious metal. Instead of cashing in, he'd buried his fortune beneath the oak, his obsession growing with each nugget he unearthed. He'd never shared his secret, fearing that others might covet his wealth. As the years passed, so too did his health. His hearing faded, and his eyesight grew dim. Finally, he decided to dig his own grave beside his buried treasure. On a dark, stormy night, Melvin had made a pact with the Devil. In exchange for eternal protection of his gold, he had agreed to a terrible curse. Anyone who stumbled upon the oak tree would face dire consequences. Decades later, a young man named Thomas stumbled upon the oak tree. He was lost, his car having broken down in the remote wilderness. The storm raged around him, and the ancient tree offered a momentary respite from the elements. As he leaned against its trunk, he felt a strange chill, as if a cold draft were blowing from the grave beneath his feet. Ignoring the feeling, Thomas sat down and pulled out his phone to call for help. But as he reached for it, a strange, guttural sound echoed through the night. It was a sound he couldn't quite place, a mix of laughter and something else, something sinister. A sudden gust of wind rattled the branches above him, sending a shower of leaves cascading down. One of them landed on Thomas's phone, short-circuiting it. He tried to shake it off, but it was no use. His phone was dead. Panic began to set in. He was alone, in the middle of nowhere, with a raging storm and no way to call for help. As he stood up to leave, he felt a strange sensation in his chest. It was as if something was pulling at his heart. He tried to ignore it, but the feeling grew stronger. Then, he heard it again: the chilling laughter, followed by a low growl. A shadowy figure emerged from the darkness beneath the oak tree. It was tall and gaunt, with glowing red eyes. As it approached, Thomas could see that its skin was pale and sickly, and its hands were long and claw-like. "You have disturbed my master's peace," the creature hissed, its voice like a cold wind.
Download or read book Witness Tree written by Lynda Mapes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate look at one majestic hundred-year-old oak tree through four seasons--and the reality of global climate change it reveals. In the life of this one grand oak, we can see for ourselves the results of one hundred years of rapid environmental change. It's leafing out earlier, and dropping its leaves later as the climate warms. Even the inner workings of individual leaves have changed to accommodate more CO2 in our atmosphere. Climate science can seem dense, remote, and abstract. But through the lens of this one tree, it becomes immediate and intimate. In Witness Tree, environmental reporter Lynda V. Mapes takes us through her year living with one red oak at the Harvard Forest. We learn about carbon cycles and leaf physiology, but also experience the seasons as people have for centuries, watching for each new bud, and listening for each new bird and frog call in spring. We savor the cadence of falling autumn leaves, and glory of snow and starry winter nights. Lynda takes us along as she climbs high into the oak's swaying boughs, and scientists core deep into the oak's heartwood, dig into its roots and probe the teeming life of the soil. She brings us eye-level with garter snakes and newts, and alongside the squirrels and jays devouring the oak's acorns. Season by season she reveals the secrets of trees, how they work, and sustain a vast community of lives, including our own. The oak is a living timeline and witness to climate change. While stark in its implications, Witness Tree is a beautiful and lyrical read, rich in detail, sweeps of weather, history, people, and animals. It is a story rooted in hope, beauty, wonder, and the possibility of renewal in people's connection to nature.
Download or read book Monticello S Dark Secret written by Betty Lynne Hull and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moment Martha Jefferson discovers that a few drops of Negro blood course through her aristocratic veins, she knows she will do anything to keep this terrible secret from her politically ambitious husband, Thomas. When fire strikes Monticello, the resulting repairs to Thomas Jeffersons historic home reveal a human skeleton, and the questions begin. . . the when is easily discovered, but the who and the why weave a tantalizing mystery that is Monticellos dark secret. In this well-researched novel, which successfully melds historical fact with an intriguing what if, we are led back in time to the gripping tale of two women, Martha Jefferson and Betty Hemings, mother of infamous Sally Hemings, both forgotten threads in the rich tapestry of Americas history. Nothing about them save their names has survived the centuries-- not a likeness nor a personal letter. We know both belonged to the same man, Thomas Jefferson, one through the vows of marriage and the other through the laws of slavery, and that both lived, dreamed and died in Virginia at a time in our new Nation when fact was more exciting than fiction. Now, we can finally know and understand them as they might have been.
Download or read book Tales Under The Old Oak Tree Volume 1 written by Meredith Ruth Noomy and published by Meredith Ruth Noomy. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12 Scary Stories For The Fearless
Download or read book Dark Secret written by Danielle Rose and published by Waterhouse Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no wrath like that of a witch scorned. Seventeen-year-old spirit witch Ava López is the self-appointed guardian of the witches and humans of Darkhaven, an idyllic village nestled between the forest and the sea. Her watch: vicious and bloodthirsty vampires. Ava is a novice in the eyes of her coven. If she expects to protect them and the secrecy of their powers, she must gain better control of her own. When a full moon ritual goes awry, control may be lost forever, and Ava is exiled from her coven. Forced to seek refuge among the beings she had always sworn herself to hunt, she vows revenge on those who have upended her life. But the more time Ava spends away from her coven, the more she discovers a startling truth: the witches haven’t been honest with her. Ava’s quest to strip the truth from everything she’s ever known begins with the toughest realization of all—coming to terms with who she has become.
Download or read book Dark Secret A Dark Billionaire Steamy Contemporary Romance written by Summer Cooper and published by Hot Summer and Sexy Romance. This book was released on with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy good girl gone bad love story by USA Today Bestselling sexy billionaire romance author Summer Cooper! He’s all she has left...But he doesn’t even know her real name. She thought she could have it all, but no. Her family won’t allow it. They say he’s their nemesis. At least she knows their priorities now: business before silly her. So just like that, she's no longer a Thompson. She's been tossed out into the cold — exiled. Mr Dark is everything to her now. What will the billionaire think when he finds out who she really is? He’ll leave her for sure. And then, she'll have nothing. READ THE WHOLE SERIES NOW: 1. Dark Desire 2. Dark Rules 3. Dark Secret 4. Dark Time 5. Dark Truth Books related to this series: Winning Her Claiming Her Protecting Her Prepare to be ensnared by an intoxicating tale of Dark Desires, sexy forbidden pleasures, and a mysterious billionaire's hidden secrets. This is an adult-only steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love fated mates, billionaire romance, enemies to lovers, and sexy hot romances with a twist. Perfect for fans of Kat T. Masen, Raylin Marks, Olivia Hayle, Sierra Rose, Roxy Sloane and Ava Gray.
Download or read book Starlight Promises written by Cat and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telling the saga of flame-haired beauty Lady Leanna and her betrothed, Prince Emric, this lavishly illustrated medieval novella features 34 full-color paintings to deliver the full impact of the story.
Download or read book Dark Secret Clean written by Summer Cooper and published by Lovy Books Ltd. This book was released on with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark Secret (Clean)
Download or read book The Old Oak Tree s Last Dream written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the top of a cliff overlooking the sea was an oak tree that was 365 years old. It was an unimaginable age for the mayflies, tiny creatures who lived only one day. The oak only slept during the winter. The rest of the year, he remained alert. That year, like every year, he began to lose his leaves in autumn. He knew that he was about to go to sleep for the last time! Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
Download or read book The Grandpa Tree written by Mike Donahue and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001-05-23 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The elementary tale of the life cycle of a tree, from its beginnings as a sapling to its demise on the forest floor, where it decomposes and becomes "a home for rabbits, and food for flowers", is also a life lesson for people. In this enhanced version, enjoy read-along, some fun animations, and a coloring page!
Download or read book Hidden Amish Secrets written by Debby Giusti and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her temporary Amish homecoming could get her killed. Julianne Graber left her Amish life behind after a family tragedy, but now she’s back to sell the family home—and someone’s dead set on getting rid of her. With her neighbor William Lavy by her side, Julianne must uncover dangerous secrets to make sense of the past and present. Can she find justice for her family—and a future with Will—before the killer hits his target? USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Download or read book Chateau de Paix written by R. C. Jette and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever grief and stress rule our emotions, we can lose touch with reality. We begin to see what is not there and confuse realism with fantasy. Margaret Anderson is a Christian who believed God would heal her mother. When her mother dies, her foundation crumbles and her world seems to be unbalanced. She becomes angry with God for taking her mother. He had taken her father when she was only two years old. Now, she believes her fiancé is going to call off their wedding. She accuses God of taking everyone she loves. People try to convince her that she needs to grieve and heal from such a loss. Finding a brochure inviting her to get away for peace and tranquility at a chateau in the French Alps, she decides to take time off from work. As Margaret meets others who are struggling with storms in their life, she realizes she isn’t the only one going through a tough time. This reality allows her to begin receiving the healing needed. However, as she begins to be enthralled by the serenity of the chateau, she discovers a nightmare is hiding in paradise.
Download or read book A COLD DARK SECRET written by Vicki lee Zell and published by vlzbooks. This book was released on 2022-01-29 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cold Dark Secret is a shocking and absorbing tale of what some people do to each other. Deidre Cross A sixteen-year-old who comes to discover life outside the home is the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. Where uncertainty, sometimes, leads to loss, pain, and suffering. Deidre Cross discovers who her parents were a lifetime ago when a secret she has kept hidden is exposed over the internet. Her father, William, has imposed his righteous beliefs to bring Deidre to the light, out of the dark shadowy world, away from Robert Farnsworth, the young man who stole Deidre’s heart, and who William believes, has soiled Deidre’s soul. Deidre keeps secret her love for Robbie, but in today’s world, nothing is secret when cameras are at every angle to capture intimate moments. William T. Cross believes the outside world of cellphones, computers, all the devices the world cannot do without, are the implications of the devil, and fears Deidre will become lost in what he believes is the shadowy world. After Deidre’s secret is exposed online through a video gone viral, Robbie vanishes, abandoning Deidre, leaving her behind. But Deidre doesn’t believe Robbie would ever do this to her, and the uncovering of the truth leads to a cold…dark…secret.
Download or read book Cat Lindler Bundle written by Cat Lindler and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 971 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kiss of a Traitor Wilhelmina Bellingham is an ardent Tory intent on catching the traitor General Francis Marion. She knows South Carolina’s swamps and byways as well as any rebel does. She’s also intent on avoiding marriage to the fool her father betrothed her to, whom neither she nor her father has ever met. Shedding her betrothed is another matter. Captain Brendan Ford is a spy with Marion’s patriots. When his half-brother is killed shortly after arriving in Carolina, he assumes his brother’s identity as Lord Montford, fiancé to Wilhelmina Bellingham. But his masquerade requires he court her, and the untidy girl does not inspire him. Neither Willa nor Brendan is prepared for the consequences of war or the betrayals of the heart—but will their allegiance to outside forces keep them from love? Starlight & Promises In 1891, during a voyage to the uncharted isle in the Furneaux Islands near Tasmania, the sixth Earl of Stanbury discovers a saber-toothed tiger thought to have been extinct for more than ten thousand years—a find that will astonish the world and bring great acclaim if he is able to return to England. Learning of the earl’s suspicious disappearance, Lady Samantha enlists the assistance of Professor Christian Badia—a noted zoologist and tracker specializing in wild cats who, unbeknownst to Lady Samantha, has a dark past—to join her in a dangerous expedition to rescue her uncle. Despite knowing his notorious reputation as a recluse, Lady Samantha finds herself drawn into a world of physical passion with the enigmatic man she becomes convinced is her soul mate. When the professor embarks on his own treacherous assignment, Lady Samantha fears she may forever lose her newfound love. Unable to simply stand by, Lady Samantha launches her own investigation at great peril to herself.
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Download or read book SummerHill Secrets written by Beverly Lewis and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volumes one to five in New York Times bestselling authors' series for girls eleven to fourteen combines contemporary themes with the charm and simplicity of Amish life.
