Outcast from Hell. Banished from Heaven. Lost on Earth.The battle of Armageddon was finally fought... and ended with no clear victor. Upon the mountain, the armies of Hell and Heaven beat each other into a bloody, uneasy standstill, leaving the Earth in ruins. Armageddon should have ended with Heaven winning, ushering in an era of peace. That's what the prophecies said. Instead, the two armies--one of angels, one of demons--hunker down in the scorched planet, lick their wounds, and gear up for a prolonged war with no end in sight.In this chaos of warring armies and ruined landscapes, Laila doesn't want to take sides. Her mother was an angel, her father a demon; she is outcast from both camps. And yet both armies need her, for with her mixed blood, Laila can become the ultimate spy... or ultimate soldier. As the armies of Heaven and Hell pursue her, Laila's only war is within her heart--a struggle between her demonic and heavenly blood.
Merezhkovsky's bold claim that "all Russian literature is, to a certain degree, a struggle with the temptation of demonism" is undoubtedly justified. And yet, despite its evident centrality to Russian culture, the unique and fascinating phenomenon of Russian literary demonism has so far received little critical attention. This substantial collection fills the gap. A comprehensive analytical introduction by the editor is follwed by a series of fourteen essays, written by eminent scholars in their fields. The first part explores the main shaping contexts of literary demonism: the Russian Orthodox and folk tradition, the demonization of historical figures, and views of art as intrinsically demonic. The second part traces the development of a literary tradition of demonism in the works of authors ranging from Pushkin and Lermontov, Gogol and Dostoevsky, through to the poets and prose writers of modernism (including Blok, Akhmatova, Bely, Sologub, Rozanov, Zamiatin), and through to the end of the 20th century.
We hear the distant echoes of piercing screams. Once, these screams rang through the flames. Now, they vibrate across burnt remnants, growing gradually softer in the smoke-fogged air. From the ashes, four survivors rise Ñ Dutch, Jin, Aletta, Aysi. The chosen ones, but not the only ones. Meanwhile, pure evil has come to Earth, hell-bent on destroying all who remain. What was once the world we called our home has become a sickening, frightening purgatory, its surfaces crawling with red-eyed creatures of sheer darkness. The human survivors find themselves lost, both in body and in soul. Where are they to go now, seeing as their home is not their own? And even if they manage to survive, can hope survive, as well? Amid all the despair, our four heroes hear a distant calling, a voice both soft and welcoming: ÒAngel Falls.Ó They are to go there. And perhaps, upon completing their treacherous journey, they will at last encounter some needed answers...
Illuminating the Dark Side’s Spirits, Fiends, Devils, and Demons. Throughout human history, we have been obsessed with the dark opposites of God and angels, light, and mercy. Whether it is our religious and sacred texts, folklore and myths of old, legends, fairy tales, novels, or the movies and television shows of today, the dark entities enthrall us, terrify us, and remind us of the dualities of life. But where did they originate? Are they real? Does every religion or region of the world include them? Exploring over two dozen religious traditions, myths, folkloric and spiritual traditions, the world of the supernatural, and the demons, the Devil, and fallen angels in today’s pop culture, Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels is a comprehensive resource of the many faces of the devil, his minions, ominous deities, and the darker side of nature and ourselves. From ancient demon worship to modern Satanism, the bloody era of the Inquisitions and later witch burnings to the Satanic Panic of the late-twentieth century, and secret occult societies to Hitler's involvement with demonology, this book covers it all! You'll learn about the key figures in history associated with demons and the Devil, the worshiping of the dark forces, and the lives of Aleister Crowle, John Dee, and Anton LaVey, as well as well-known figures who were alleged Satanists, some of whom may surprise you! Also featured are dozens of examples of links between demons/fallen angels and aliens, cryptids, apparitions and poltergeists, and IDEs (interdimensional entities). Were the demons of the Bible possibly ancient alien visitors? Are alien abductions and poltergeists really demons in disguise? Is Slender Man a modern day demonic entity ... or totally fake? This fascinating look at Satan, evil spirits, and their 10,000-year history has 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations to bring the portraits of over 200 demons and fallen angels to shivering life. Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It is a comprehensive, clear, and objective look at a subject that fills most people with fear and dread. Yet the presence of dark angels continues to remain a part of our human experience, our popular culture, and our spiritual understandings. Come and explore the shadowy side of existence and its integral part of our nature.
Here is a thrilling, charming text about believing in the power of angels, and taking comfort from their enduring presence. You will be entering the domain of Archangel Michael and Angels' Galaxies. There are Seven Thrones in the Seven Galaxies, each ruled by an Angel King or Queen. Angel Jennifer is the cheery and kind princess from Throne three. Life is all good for the angels: they have duties to perform and focus all their attention and powers towards transcending to higher thrones as they grow in rank. But peace never lasts for long, and everything comes to a halt when Demon King Saty is killed by his son. All of a sudden, eternal peace treaty is compromised, and the demons begin to attack angels under the command of their new King Kaly. Jennifer suddenly finds herself amidst a raging war between angels and demons, between right and wrong, and between the forces of light and the forces of darkness. Every angel is expected to play their part, and Jennifer is expected to play hers. The stakes are high and danger lurks in the air, but with her friends by her side, and the violet-eyed Prince Justin there to accompany her, Jennifer might just be able to succeed in the task she is given.
An evil force has come to the small town of Whisper Creek, and a young boy's life is about to change as this evil takes control of his friends. Derek's life will never again be the same, as he wades through the lies and deceit that papers his past. He is stalked by demons and protected by angels. His journey will take him to the edge of eternity, and his choice will either make him a champion of Hell, or a soldier of Salvation. My wife Suzanne and I live in Miami Beach Florida along with our children Victoria and Luis. I have been saved since 2001 and have been on fire for the Lord since. My walk with God hasn't always been easy, but I have learned that He uses the trials and tribulations to forge us into vessels for His use. I came from a very religious background which had all the outward trimmings of Christianity, but inwardly denied his power and grace. Through the grace and mercy of God I heard His call to repentance and responded to it. He showed me the truth of what it was to be truly saved and set free. I finally understood that it wasn't by my good works or anything I did that would secure me in heaven. It was only by the merits and blood of my Creator and Savior Jesus Christ.
LEKSANDER: I am a Dragon Prince of the House of Smoke… and I am in love with the wrong woman. I never meant to fall for an angeling. And I wasn’t supposed to have the duty of fulfilling a ten-thousand-year-old treaty to protect humanity. But now I’m trapped between the immutable facts of magic and the irresistible force of my love. When a fae queen offers unparalleled sex and an unprecedented renewal of the treaty, the temptation is substantial. If only the prospect didn’t leave me hollow inside… ERELAH: I am Protector class, Chastity faction—an angeling whose sworn duty and greatest joy is protecting humanity. The House of Smoke is likewise a guardian, and their prince is one of my oldest friends. Any angeling worth her wings would struggle with the Sin of Envy to take my place. But they know not of Leksander’s stubbornness in refusing his duty to mate and produce a dragonling. How hard can it be to win a human’s heart? I would give my life if it would help. All depends upon this… He must win her heart or finally let her go. Her vow of Chastity means she’s never known love. Either they’ll save the mortal and immortal worlds with a Love that is True… or they’ll bring a Fall like the world has never seen. The FALLEN IMMORTALS series is a modern Beauty and the Beast story with flaming HOT dragon shifters, vengeful Dark Fae, and beguiling fallen angels. BLAZING DRAGONS BOX SET CONTAINS Books 7-10 (Loved by a Dragon, Marked by a Dragon, Claimed by a Dragon and Of Bards and Witches). See Sizzling Dragons Box Set (Books 1-3) and Flaming Dragons Box Set (Books 4-6) for the beginning of the series. THE FALLEN IMMORTALS SERIES Lucian and Arabella Kiss of a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 1) Heart of a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 2) Fire of a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 3) Leonidas and Rosalyn Chosen by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 4) Seduced by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 5) Touched by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 6) Leksander and Erelah Loved by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 7) Marked by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 8) Claimed by a Dragon (Fallen Immortals 9) Of Bards and Witches (Fallen Immortals 10): Leonidas’s Story KEYWORDS: shapeshifter romance with sex, fairy tale romance, Beauty and the Beast, dragon shifter romance, paranormal romance, shifter romance, new adult romance, romance ebook, top romance reads, fantasy romance, paranormal elements, romance fiction, top ebooks in romance, top ebooks in paranormal, romance books, romance box set
It's going to take a lot more than fame to save the Immortal City in its darkest hour. . . . With Maddy torn between two loves, Guardian Jackson and heroic pilot Tom, and Angels and humans on the brink of an epic war, the Immortal City is more vulnerable than ever. And when demons descend upon Angel City with the intent to destroy, the humans don't stand a fighting chance without the Angels on their side. Will Jacks find the strength and forgiveness to enter the fray and fight the demons as a stronger-than-ever Battle Angel? Or has the damage been so great that the Guardians will set off for the next place, abandoning Angel City in its darkest hour? It all comes down to love-wrecked half-Angel Maddy and the strength of her bond with Jackson in this game-changing, thrice-as-sultry series finale that blends beautiful themes of redemption and renewal with heart-pounding action scenes and jaw-dropping twists.
The term "guardian angel" has been known throughout the centuries. What if there was more to this belief? Each person born on earth is given a watcher when they are conceived. They may either be angelic or demonic, but each of us has a watcher. Developing the bond between human and watcher brings supernatural powers to the individual. This allows them to participate in the ongoing battle between the light and darkness. Who is your watcher? What side would you fight for? And how far would you be willing to go?