The devil has been my fated mate for all of time. But can I forgive him for what he's done? Lucifer and Eve. Hades and Persephone. Lucas and Hannah. We're dark and light. Wrong and right. Day and night. I've lived a hundred lives, and in each one he finds me and claims me-and then I die. Violently. Usually in his arms. We're inevitable...and cursed. Until now. With a shocking act of violence, Lucifer broke the curse and ended our wicked cycle. I've been reborn for the last time, but at what cost? Can we stop the evil we've unleashed upon the world? Lucifer and Hannah's story continues in the sinfully sexy second book in the Claimed By Lucifer trilogy.
She sees possessed people. Amity Rothchild’s life couldn’t get any more complicated. Born a Guardian against the shadows, she’s already faced her share of battles. Quitting her job as a barista to become an exorcist sounded good... until she tried paying the rent. No one ever told her she was about to become the keeper of a demon cat and two arcane texts that would most likely get her killed. Oh, and throw in one smoking hot hook up with a guy who may or may not be the Devil in blue jeans. Yeah. Complicated is her middle name. A brush of black wings… and scorch marks. Being the Devil is a full time job. Lucas Morningstar can attest to that. Disappearing demons, corporate takeovers, managing the seven deadlies, and a sister who wants him dead. Yeah. Whoever said it was better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven hasn’t had to do it for the last several millennia. One night at a local bar brings him blissful salvation in the arms of a luscious brunette, but when all Hell literally breaks loose, can he fit all the pieces together before his one and only chance at happiness is taken away forever?
I'm the only one who can save the devil from himself. Lucifer broke the curse. He unlocked my true self. Then he sacrificed everything to protect our family. I'm going to save him somehow...even if I have to kill him. The apocalypse is imminent. Pestilence and War have been freed. Famine is coming, and Death will soon follow. But I'm the Demon Queen, and there will be Heaven and Hell to pay before I let our enemies win. Hannah and Lucifer's story reaches an epic conclusion in the final book in the Claimed By Lucifer trilogy!
“Dictionary, n: A malevolent literary device for cramping the growth of a language and making it hard and inelastic. This dictionary, however, is a most useful work.” Bierce’s groundbreaking Devil’s Dictionary had a complex publication history. Started in the mid-1800s as an irregular column in Californian newspapers under various titles, he gradually refined the new-at-the-time idea of an irreverent set of glossary-like definitions. The final name, as we see it titled in this work, did not appear until an 1881 column published in the periodical The San Francisco Illustrated Wasp. There were no publications of the complete glossary in the 1800s. Not until 1906 did a portion of Bierce’s collection get published by Doubleday, under the name The Cynic’s Word Book—the publisher not wanting to use the word “Devil” in the title, to the great disappointment of the author. The 1906 word book only went from A to L, however, and the remainder was never released under the compromised title. In 1911 the Devil’s Dictionary as we know it was published in complete form as part of Bierce’s collected works (volume 7 of 12), including the remainder of the definitions from M to Z. It has been republished a number of times, including more recent efforts where older definitions from his columns that never made it into the original book were included. Due to the complex nature of copyright, some of those found definitions have unclear public domain status and were not included. This edition of the book includes, however, a set of definitions attributed to his one-and-only “Demon’s Dictionary” column, including Bierce’s classic definition of A: “the first letter in every properly constructed alphabet.” Bierce enjoyed “quoting” his pseudonyms in his work. Most of the poetry, dramatic scenes and stories in this book attributed to others were self-authored and do not exist outside of this work. This includes the prolific Father Gassalasca Jape, whom he thanks in the preface—“jape” of course having the definition: “a practical joke.” This book is a product of its time and must be approached as such. Many of the definitions hold up well today, but some might be considered less palatable by modern readers. Regardless, the book’s humorous style is a valuable snapshot of American culture from past centuries. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
"The Devil: A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience" by Joseph O'Brien delves into the complex themes of morality, temptation, and human frailty. With vivid characters and emotionally charged plotlines, O'Brien crafts a gripping tragedy that delves into the depths of human nature. This ebook prompts readers to question their own notions of right and wrong and ponder the consequences of their actions. A compelling and thought-provoking read, it showcases O'Brien's masterful storytelling and philosophical exploration of the human condition.
Satan comes to Soviet Moscow in this critically acclaimed translation of one of the most important and best-loved modern classics in world literature. The Master and Margarita has been captivating readers around the world ever since its first publication in 1967. Written during Stalin’s time in power but suppressed in the Soviet Union for decades, Bulgakov’s masterpiece is an ironic parable on power and its corruption, on good and evil, and on human frailty and the strength of love. In The Master and Margarita, the Devil himself pays a visit to Soviet Moscow. Accompanied by a retinue that includes the fast-talking, vodka-drinking, giant tomcat Behemoth, he sets about creating a whirlwind of chaos that soon involves the beautiful Margarita and her beloved, a distraught writer known only as the Master, and even Jesus Christ and Pontius Pilate. The Master and Margarita combines fable, fantasy, political satire, and slapstick comedy to create a wildly entertaining and unforgettable tale that is commonly considered the greatest novel to come out of the Soviet Union. It appears in this edition in a translation by Mirra Ginsburg that was judged “brilliant” by Publishers Weekly. Praise for The Master and Margarita “A wild surrealistic romp. . . . Brilliantly flamboyant and outrageous.” —Joyce Carol Oates, The Detroit News “Fine, funny, imaginative. . . . The Master and Margarita stands squarely in the great Gogolesque tradition of satiric narrative.” —Saul Maloff, Newsweek “A rich, funny, moving and bitter novel. . . . Vast and boisterous entertainment.” —The New York Times “The book is by turns hilarious, mysterious, contemplative and poignant. . . . A great work.” —Chicago Tribune “Funny, devilish, brilliant satire. . . . It’s literature of the highest order and . . . it will deliver a full measure of enjoyment and enlightenment.” —Publishers Weekly
Married to the Devil A true life story is the astonishing story of how God set Amanda Marie Tweed free from a life of crime and drug addiction. The Power of God dramatically transformed this middle aged woman whose life seemed to be irreversibly spiralling out of control. Today Amanda is the main Support Worker in Brooke House (LifeSuccess Rehabilitation Centre) Birmingham, the Organisation that obeyed the calling of God to reach out to the marginalised people in our communities who have dependency and behavioural issues. The purpose of Brooke House is not only intended to provide a comfortable Lodging House but also to offer support with independent living skills. In Amandas words: I believe because of the obedience of the founders of Brooke House, God is able to command a blessing on the residents. Whether you believe in God or not, His power and presence is certainly felt in this home.
