Download or read book The Proud Centipede written by and published by Dickens Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centipede has more legs than the other animals—and that makes him think that he is the king of the world. He gets prouder each time he compares his legs with the others. Will his pride serve him well?
Download or read book Centipede written by Elizabeth Mozley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CENTIPEDE is the story of an eleven year old child, who when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, survives and succeeds in obtaining the life every child deserves. Willa Cather Jennings, who detests her given name and therefore goes by Willie, is the lone survivor of her family's harrowing murder. Consumed with emotion, she finds herself traveling with Thomas, the manic depressive stranger, who stepped in to save her. The two travel together through North Alabama, the Appalachia to the Outer Banks in North Carolina before arriving in Savannah, Georgia where they join his sister Jane. Along the way, Willie's dependency on Thomas turns to trust; he, in turn, finds new meaning in life through his friendship with the child. In Savannah, Willie -who grew up in a fragmented and impoverished family -finds comfort, happiness and belonging. But, just as she comes to terms with her past and embraces her future, Thomas returns to Alabama seeking vengeance and Detective Nicholas Cox, an old friend of Willie's mother who has been searching for the missing child, pieces the past and present together.
Download or read book Vampire Junction written by S. P. Somtow and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timmy Valentine, teen rock star and secret vampire, tries to come to terms with the feelings of guilt and compassion he has for his victims
Download or read book Beauty s Devil Guard written by Ni GuLaSiZhaoSi and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A talented bodyguard entering the city, facing the flirtatious young miss of the Wealthy Class, he says that if I don't go to hell, whoever goes to hell, I will take this seductress! In the face of such an overbearing opponent, he used his hot-blooded iron fist to trample his opponent beneath his feet. A dragon is a dragon, he said.
Download or read book The Deadly Percheron written by John Franklin Bardin and published by Diversion Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic, chilling tale of mystery and psychological horror that “will hold your attention to the last” (The New York Times). When a young, blond, handsome man walks into a psychiatrist’s office, stating that he believes he is losing his mind and asking questions about hallucinations, the doctor is prepared to help his new patient overcome his delusions. But as this twisting tale progresses, the line between what is real and unreal begins to blur—and the story becomes not only a murder mystery but a dark, unsettling voyage into memory, madness, torture, and despair.
Download or read book Boastful Centipede And Other Creatures written by Zai Whitaker and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Pooch, the mongoose along with scorpions, crabs, centipedes and other insects and reptiles in the pages of this charming little book as they talk about their habits and eccentricities - in verse! Did you know that the cobra cannot hear, and 'dances' because it is following the movements of the snake charmer's flute? That the hermit crab does not have a shell of its own and has to go about looking for one that fits? And what, exactly, does the cockroach feel when you flee screaming from it? Crackling with wit, and full of fun facts, these poems by the author of the widely acclaimed "Cobra in My Kitchen", are a must read for poetry and nature lovers alike. Show More Show Less
Download or read book Some of Your Blood written by Theodore Sturgeon and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the Horror Writers Association’s Top 40 Horror Books of All Time—the story of a troubled soldier and his bizarre, violent obsession with vampirism. At the height of an unnamed war, a soldier is confined for striking an officer. Referred to as George Smith in official papers and records, the prisoner comes under the observation of Army psychiatrist Philip Outerbridge, who asks the young man to put his story down on paper. The result is a shocking tale of abuse, violence, and twisted love, a personal history as dark and troubling as any the doctor has ever encountered. Believing the patient to be dangerously psychotic, Dr. Outerbridge must dig deeper into his psyche. And when the truth about the strange case of George Smith is fully revealed, the results will be devastating. Told through letters, transcripts, and case studies, Some of Your Blood is an extraordinary, poignant yet terrifying, genre-defying novel. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Theodore Sturgeon including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the University of Kansas’s Kenneth Spencer Research Library and the author’s estate, among other sources.
Download or read book James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-08-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! “James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine Cover may vary.
Download or read book Left for Dead and Other Morbid Tales written by Anthony G. Roof and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthony G. Roof's Left for Dead and Other Morbid Tales is a collection of disturbing short stories that will haunt the dark recesses of your mind, weave your dreams into terrifying nightmares and leave you feeling sickened and uneasy as you helplessly crave for more. Find out what it's like to be Left for Dead as you follow George through a dismal struggle to be taken seriously enough to make a livable wage. Discover what it's like to commit The Cardinal Sin, to be in a constant state of Rigor Mortis, to encounter The Centipede, and to witness the Fall of the Feline King. These dark tales of doom take readers to the underworld where Hell Unfolds, and leaves them with confusion and fear only to wander aimlessly Into the Night. This book will frighten and repulse you and make you think twice about leaving the safety of your home unarmed. WARNING: THIS BOOK IS RATED MATURE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Download or read book Sutra of Bian Que written by Bing FengDeChengShi and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Jiading, the imperial court was in a state of turmoil, with smoke rising in all directions in the north, and the imperial government in the south Song Dynasty was in a more peaceful corner, not thinking about going north anymore, and still living a happy life of singing and dancing. Shi Mi Yuan, a powerful official, had killed a famous Gold Resisting Scholar, but after gaining the actual power, he had actually restored the main culprit that had caused the death of King Yue Feiyue. He was reprimanded by the people as an ancient sinner, such as Qin Hui, and his title as a loyal sacrifice had been completely broken for Jin and Mongolia. Resisting the Golden Name Han Ying with this accusation of the crimes of Shi Mi Yuan, Shi Mi Yuan with hatred in his heart, liaising with Han's adversary, Queen Yang, and joining forces to accuse Han Long of having an affair with Jin Guo, selling the owner for honor. Since Song Ning Zong knew Han Yu's character and ignored him, Shi Mi Yuan secretly connected with the Kingdom of Jin to lure experts into the martial world and prepare to make a move against a famous man of his generation. The already restless martial arts world was once again filled with a bloody storm. Close]
Download or read book Cindy Centipede M D written by Richard Castellane and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-08-03 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “There is no available information at this time. Author will provide once available.”
Download or read book Good Evil written by Dave Crawford and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story explores societys reactions to the threat of terrorism. John Byron Jones (Byron) is middle aged and recently widowed. A school teacher, he is unemployed having taken time out to look after his dying wife, but as a younger man worked as an industrial chemist in military support services. Politically he is sensible middle-of-the road conservative from a farming family background. But as the complex and dark story develops Byron finds that his comfortable assumptions about life, conservative views and loyalties, increasingly under challenge. Byron grieves for his wife but his sense of loyalty towards Margot, an American charity worker he meets on the road, suggests he has perhaps found a new partner.
Download or read book The Parasite written by Ramsey Campbell and published by New York : Pocket Books ; Markham, Ont. : Distributed in Canada by PaperJacks. This book was released on 1981 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Biology of Centipedes written by J. G. E. Lewis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive account of centipede biology providing a critical review of the work on this subject.
Download or read book Wizard Emperor written by Wei Han and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-09-12 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three thousand years of glory, dust and earth, eight thousand miles of journey; Yun and Yue! Soldiers in the battlefield, Magi feared by the world. Carrying the honor and prosperity of the Gong Yang family, would Li Mu choose to avenge his family or to stay loyal to the dying empire? The dead are gone, where is the living?! Shaman spirits were gradually awakening along with the growth of this young man, and when the Shaman who was above the power level had once again stepped onto the stage of history, he asked the whole world, who could compete against him?! My name is Li Mu, and I'm from Witch Prefecture. I'm a low-level martial practitioner of the True Martial University.
Download or read book Demon Catcher s Fox Wife written by Xie BuFan and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a scholar, Zhang Nan had always wanted to become one of the nine great demon catcher s, whose name resounded throughout the world. However, he had never thought that the difficulty of the great tribulation, which involved ten thousand people in the human world, would have quietly arrived...
