Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea... He is one of the kannagi, white-haired, ageless warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island and its people. Although most kannagi live short and lonely lives, Elva has found a devoted friend in Alto, who's sworn to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. Having finally admitted their deep and tender feelings for one another, Alto and Elva spend their first new moon together as a couple. As Elva finds solace in Alto's embrace, he finally summons the courage within himself to speak the truth of his painful childhood. But as the Church begins to meddle in the affairs of the kannagi and Alto stumbles across a shocking secret about their island home, can Elva accept the happiness and love he has found at Alto's side, knowing that he alone among the kannagi has found a reprieve from their tragic fate?
Join Aki and Haru as they tackle one of the most perilous tasks two college roommates can face — feeding themselves! Easygoing Aki has mastered the art of affordable home-cooking to keep his good friend Haru upbeat and motivated throughout the school year. From homemade ramen to fried chicken to plum liqueur, each season offers a whole new menu! Chewing their way through life's ups and downs, the boys and their friends share in the simple joys of food and youth. Take a hearty bite out of this sweet and refreshing slice of life story!
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea with sword in hand, driving back creatures that surge forth from the waves - for he is one of the 'kannagi,' white-haired, ageless warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the people of the island. Although kannagi are destined to live short and lonely lives, Elva has found devoted companion in Alto, whose touch heals the black stains left by the cursed sea, and who has sworn to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. Piece by piece, Alto, Elva, and their allies are unraveling the secrets of the kannagi, the mysterious black sea, and their isolated island home — but every new revelation only brings more questions. After confronting Lord Shiyan and his own painful childhood, Elva finally feels that he is ready to deepen his connection with Alto, and for the two of them to become lovers in truth. But Alto is coming face to face with painful truths of his own as the origins of his healing abilities and immunity to the black sea finally come to light.
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the 'kannagi,' warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs — proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi — the local people fear and shun him... at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva’s strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate. After eight long years, Alto has grown into a capable and fearless young man, unwavering in his devotion to his kannagi. Elva had long ago resigned himself to an early death — but somehow, Alto’s presence seems to be gradually healing him of the black sea's corruption...
Our Anthology "A SLICE OF LIFE" contains marvellous literary work of various authors across the whole Bharat. It is a compiled to give a platform to the budding writers of our great nation and help them in coming forward and present their literary work in front of the whole world.
Three sexy, high-octane thrillers where archaeology and danger collide. The adventure begins in Poison Evidence as Ivy MacLeod finds herself the at the center intrigue as spies vie for her advanced mapping technology in the midst of a tropical paradise. It continues in Silent Evidence as Hazel MacLeod finally gets the attention of the former Navy SEAL she’s wanted for years. The only problem is the relationship is fake because he’s really her bodyguard. In Winter Hawk, Leah Ellis is stranded in the nation’s capital during the holidays without money, phone, or bed. All she has is a mysterious driver who might be after military secrets. Poison Evidence It was supposed to be paradise…. Ivy MacLeod has the perfect opportunity to test her advanced remote sensing technology: mapping a World War II battle site in the islands of Palau. The project is more than an all-expenses-paid trip to paradise. It’s also an opportunity to distance her reputation from her traitorous ex-husband. But foreign intelligence agencies will kill to possess her invention, and paradise turns deadly when her ex-husband’s vicious allies attack. In desperation, she turns to Air Force pilot Jack Keaton. But is he the bigger threat? Jack might be protecting her as he claims...or he could be a foreign agent. Her compass is skewed by his magnetic pull and further thrown off when she learns her own government has betrayed her. Stranded on a tropical island with a man whose motives remain a mystery, Ivy must decide who is the spy, who is the protector, and who is the ultimate villain. She longs to trust the man who rescued her, but she’s risking more than her heart. Choose right, and she saves her country’s secrets—and her life. Choose wrong—and she risks nothing short of all-out war. Silent Evidence The man of her fantasies is finally hers. Sort of… Two things haunt forensic anthropologist Hazel MacLeod: the bones of victims of genocide she examines for her work, and former SEAL Sean Logan’s rejection. But within days of moving to her cousin’s estate to take a much needed break, she finds herself faced with both. First, she’s called in to examine a mass grave in Virginia, then, her politician cousin receives a threatening letter and insists Hazel needs around the clock protection—from none other than Sean Logan. To make matters worse, because the threat to her is classified, Hazel and Sean must pretend to be lovers to hide that he’s her bodyguard. Sean has spent years trying to avoid his boss’s sexy cousin, but now he’s guarding her twenty-four seven and even bringing her as his date to a romantic destination wedding. As the heat between them intensifies, Sean can’t lose sight of the danger that brought them together. But when bullets start flying, new questions arise. Are the senator’s political rivals really behind the threat, or is someone trying to silence Hazel from speaking for the dead? Winter Hawk Raptor operative Nate Sifuentes isn’t thrilled to find himself back on the job on the first day of his winter vacation, but he can’t say no when his brother asks a favor. At least he’ll earn an easy Christmas bonus—after all, driving a fired military contractor home after she’s been escorted off base by military police can’t be that hard. In a matter of minutes, Leah Ellis has lost everything, and now she’s stranded in the nation’s capital on the first night of Hanukkah without money, phone, or bed. All she has is a mysterious driver who might be after her technical knowledge of the US military’s drone operations. The former Green Beret’s protective instincts—and skills—kick in when he discovers the alluring AI engineer is being hunted. On the run, they escape the winter cold by generating their own heat, but will they find answers in time to stop a terror attack on Christmas Day?
Our Anthology "TAPESTRY OF EMOTIONS" contains marvellous literary work of various authors across the whole Bharat. It is a compiled to give a platform to the budding writers of our great nation and help them in coming forward and present their literary work in front of the whole world.
In "Line Drawings: Reveries and Refrains Vol. 3," Russell Fourie-Kidson brings his extraordinary journey to a captivating close. The culmination of a series that melds the poetic verses of Ben Howard's music with the art of storytelling, this volume delves into the heart of human emotion, taking you on a poignant voyage. A Symphony of Words and Music: "Line Drawings" is a testament to the enchanting blend of song and story. Russell Fourie-Kidson's artful interpretation of Ben Howard's melodies is at its zenith in this volume. From the poignant narrative of "Sorry Kid" to the metaphysical explorations of "Metaphysical Cantations" and the soul-stirring "What a Day," these stories resonate with deep emotion. Journey into the Profound: Within these pages, you'll explore themes of discovery, reflection, and the intricacies of existence. Each chapter invites you to immerse yourself in a world where emotions unfurl with every word, where music and literature come together to create a unique symphony of human experience. A Culmination of Emotion: As you journey through "Line Drawings," you'll find that the magic of this collection lies not only in the stories themselves but in the profound connection you'll form with them. Just as beloved songs continue to reveal new depths, these stories will touch your soul and resonate with you in profound ways. Conclusion: "Line Drawings: Reveries and Refrains Vol. 3" is more than a book; it's the culmination of a remarkable literary exploration. Whether you're a dedicated admirer of Ben Howard's melodies or new to his world, this volume promises to speak to you, touch you, and carry you into a realm where the boundaries between music and literature vanish, and the beauty of human emotion takes center stage. Join Russell Fourie-Kidson on this extraordinary journey into the heart of music and literature. Dive into "Line Drawings" and let the harmonious blend of song and story transport you to a place where the profound depths of human experience are unveiled.
(Vocal Collection). 40 songs. Highlights: Christmas Lullaby (Songs for a New World) * From Chopin to Country (Cowgirls) * Getting to Know You (The King and I) * The Girls of Summer (Marry Me a Little) * How Many Tears? (Martin Guerre) * I Have Confidence (The Sound of Music) * I Remember (Evening Primrose) * In His Eyes (Jekyll & Hyde) * In My Life (Les Miserables) * It Never Was You (Knickerbocker Holiday) * Italian Street Song (Naughty Marietta) * A Little Bit of Good (Chicago) * Mr. Right (Love Life) * Once Upon a Dream (Jekyll & Hyde) * Once You Lose Your Heart (Me and My Girl) * Ribbons Down My Back (Hello, Dolly!) * So Many People (Saturday Night) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Oh, Kay!) * Something Good (The Sound of Music) * Sons Of (Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris) * Still (Titanic) * There's a Small Hotel (On Your Toes) * Think of Me (The Phantom of the Opera) * Unexpected Song (Song and Dance) * Waitin' for My Dearie (Brigadoon) * Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again (The Phantom of the Opera) * Wouldn't It Be Loverly? (My Fair Lady)
