Ever is gone. I couldn't save her. I don't want to live, yet I am still alive. I made a promise, which I plan to honor. One more year. 365 days. 525600 minutes. 31,536,000 seconds. I will not waste a single one of them. For you, Ever.
The world behind the Veil is a dark, bloody one, a world that lures you in, breaks you and leaves you to bleed out... if it even does that, a peaceful death is a rarity. Pain and blood the currency of all living and undead beings. Caught between angry magicians and an overworked hunter, who shouldn't even be there, an abandoned vampire servant has to come to terms that the place he thought so secure crumbles way too easy.
Where there ist light, there ist darkness. These short stories tell of hope and despair, happiness and sadness, of challenges of life and the deepest fears in us. But they are also about the welcoming future and the steps everyone of us takes every day to achieve our goals. It is about never giving up and going on, even when it seems the hardest. There will always be something worth fighting for. Sometimes we just have to read between the lines to discover it.
I created this book with a lot of heart, to remind you of the times you have been loved. This book is a work of passion, brought into the world with the intention to soothe and to comfort, to uplift and to inspire, and to help recall the small yet beautiful and precious moments in life.
A young boy, lost alone, finds his way through the forest to a strange lady. She takes him in and teaches him about the cruel reality of their situation. This mysterious branding that appeared on his skin is a sign of great power, but also great danger. Will he wield his powers to better the world he found himself in or will he use them to get revenge on those who wronged him?
What is life, if not simply different emotions and experiences we go through along the way? Every single one of them is a small story on its own, with each emotion leaving a memory to look back on. This is a collection. A variety of emotions, memories and stories, big or small. Are they all of one person, or of many different ones? Does that even matter, or is the emotional impact and what these stories might tell us about ourselves what is important? That is something only you can decide - and it would be wonderful if you would let this book take you on that journey.
"Dristikona" is an anthology of narratives woven through the lens of an Indian Globetrotter, spanning across memories scattered across the globe. These tales are deeply personal, intricately interwoven with the artistry of people I've encountered, engaged with, or been regaled about. As I traversed each fleeting moment, others embarked on their own unique journeys of perception, encapsulating the world through their distinct viewpoints. With this collection, I aspired to craft a captivating mosaic that celebrates the rich diversity of perspectives, encapsulating a multitude of experiences and lessons. Some of these stories are ingeniously reframed to offer glimpses from another's vantage point, transforming into intriguing tales of suffering, empathy and understanding.