The Merger is complete, but the quest is far from over. Siana must now face judgment before her peers for her sin of interference. To be cast out of Heaven would shatter the Bond between her and Devin, shredding the combined worlds into oblivion. After overcoming her darkest fears, Briana is now torn between her most desperate of feelings as her true path in life is revealed. Will she be willing to take the next step in her life as an angel, or will she walk away from her predetermined life? In this exciting conclusion, Devin must find a way to redeem his mother and save the new universe from obliteration. For only a sacrifice of love can save one from damnation, but to save us all, he'll need to find a new Bond to rebind the worlds and bring peace to our lives once and for all. Yet to do so he must venture through the Abyss in the hopes of keeping his initial nightmare from coming true - a war between Heaven and Hell.
Queen of His Heart ~ By Nasreen Akther. He is the King. The leader and present head of every sector of earth whom everybody had to obey, be it werewolves or humans. In the time of chaos, he brought light to the war crazed and protected the earth inhabitants from massacre. Everyone thought of him then as a Savior. The Light. But he turned out to be the king of manipulation and darkness. He fed on evil to bring down destruction. Nobody on the whole of the all realms can be so Bloodthirsty and Cruel than him. People's lives meant nothing to his Psycho manipulative mind. Until she came. A naive beauty who didn't understand bloodlust. So his crazy blood killings turned into magic to amuse her. To keep her enchanted in the magic woven little world he made for her. She meant everything to him. The very core of his shrouded existence was her. Fate forbids, if he lost her, which he won't ever let happen, the whole world will be crying in the face of his chaos and destruction. Cause he cared for none. Only her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You were warned you fools, The Prophecy of my emergence was revealed by your ancestors. But you all chose to neglect and forget it. So I came back to take my throne.... BUT don't ever and ever forget, That now I have a Queen. And the moment she fidgets in discomfort because of you measly mortals, your whole existence will be veiled with the melting lava of cruel darkness. " ~ King Azazel, the strongest ruler in the history of Earth. ------------------------------------------ Want to see how a bloodthirsty psycho can turn into a cute magician for his beloved obsession?? Read for yourselves. Disclaimer. The story is a product wholly based on the imagination of the author. It has no intent to insult or oppose any religion or belief. This is a fictional story made for the sole purpose of reading.
This book demonstrates the political potential of mainstream theatre in the US at the end of the twentieth century, tracing ideological change over time in the reception of US mainstream plays taking HIV/AIDS as their topic from 1985 to 2000. This is the first study to combine the topics of the politics of performance, LGBT theatre, and mainstream theatre’s political potential, a juxtaposition that shows how radical ideas become mainstream, that is, how the dominant ideology changes. Using materialist semiotics and extensive archival research, Juntunen delineates the cultural history of four pivotal productions from that period—Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart (1985), Tony Kushner’s Angels in America (1992), Jonathan Larson’s Rent (1996), and Moises Kaufman’s The Laramie Project (2000). Examining the connection between AIDS, mainstream theatre, and the media reveals key systems at work in ideological change over time during a deadly epidemic whose effects changed the nation forever. Employing media theory alongside nationalism studies and utilizing dozens of reviews for each case study, the volume demonstrates that reviews are valuable evidence of how a production was hailed by society’s ideological gatekeepers. Mixing this new use of reviews alongside textual analysis and material study—such as the theaters’ locations, architectures, merchandise, program notes, and advertising—creates an uncommonly rich description of these productions and their ideological effects. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of theatre, politics, media studies, queer theory, and US history, and to those with an interest in gay civil rights, one of the most successful social movements of the late twentieth century.
Often what passes for love is a product of self-deception and wishful thinking. Genuine love, according to philosopher Caroline J. Simon, must be based on knowledge of reality, and Christianity affirms that reality includes not just who people are but the unfolding story of who God intends them to be. Taking the use of narrative seriously, The Disciplined Heart draws on works of literature to display a Christian understanding of love in its various forms: love of self, love of neighbor, friendship, romantic love, and marital love. Using instances of love and its counterfeits in novels and short stories by such authors as Flannery O'Connor, Leo Tolstoy, George Eliot, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Simon constructs an account of love's joys and obligations that both charms and instructs. Learned, astute, and elegantly written, The Disciplined Heart is a groundbreaking work at the intersection of theology, philosophy, and literary analysis.
One Emperor's evil plan ignites old prejudices and sets the provinces on the path to war. From award winning author Susan Faw, creator of The Spirit Shield Saga, comes the first box set in this epic dragon fantasy series! HEART OF DESTINY Magic suppressed. Magic exiled. Magic murdered. During the Great Purge, those openly practicing magic were destroyed and those who could wield it were driven into exile. To keep the peace, the emperor erects a magical barrier isolating the provinces from one another. When the emperor suddenly dies, his apprentice takes his place. Benevolent and loved, Madrid is seen as a benign ruler, bridging the age-old conflicts between the provinces. However, the brazen kidnapping of ten young women shatters the accord, and the councillors of the provinces gather at the Citadel to demand that justice be served. It is a flame dropped into dry tinder. Rife with suspicion and hatred, each province accuses its neighbour of treachery, but Emperor Madrid has other plans. He alone knows who is responsible for the kidnapping of the young women, and he has no intention of sharing that knowledge. HEART OF TYR Infected elemental magic. An entombed witch with a thirst for revenge. A secret map no one can read. In a world where magic is forbidden, Elissa is gifted with a crystal heart pendant. Heirs of magic, the necklaces are not just a pretty baubles but indicative of forbidden magical blood. Heart bearer Elissa scoffed at her brother's belief in dragons. That is until one abducted her on her eleventh birthday. Flown to the isle of Jintessa in its claws, Elissa discovers that not only are dragons real, but also the shapeshifters of legend. Bonded telepathically to a Djinn Dragonmerger named Druzy and his dragon Mysty, Elissa is given a mission to return to Tyr and free her home from the tyranny of an emperor determined to control all magic. Hunted by her magically enslaved brother, can Elissa free her people and bring down the barrier, without destroying Ellas, in the process? The battle for ultimate control of magic, has begun. HEART OF SHADRA A gritty rebel with dangerous ties. A secretive mine that buries the truth. A handful of ancient bones with dark origins. Shikoba, feisty daughter of the tribal queen Aisha, has been trained since birth to defend her people. On the cusp of her final trials, she is swept away by a dragon and a Djinn shapeshifter. Bearer of a crystal heart, Shikoba has been marked to free her people from the tyranny of Emperor Madrid. Shikoba is tasked with the destruction of the barrier that isolates her people from the other provinces, but an ancient evil stands between her and their freedom. Existing only in legend, the Naga is a fierce creature of magic and myth with a secret of its own to protect. Can one young woman gather the courage to protect all that she loves? The cost will be bitter – her death in the sacred salt mines of Shadra. Only the spirits of the ancestors can say for sure, who will prevail. IF YOU ENJOY EPIC FANTASY SERIES SUCH AS THE LORD OF THE RINGS, ERAGON, OR THE GREEN RIDER SERIES, then this series is for you!
"Harmonies of the Heart" delves into the multifaceted aspects of marriage, blending emotional, cultural, and spiritual elements. It emphasizes how personal experiences intertwine with societal and religious factors, highlighting the critical role of love, trust, and understanding in managing the intricacies of close relationships. The collection addresses themes of communication, the influence of relationships on family and work life, and the significance of trust, respect, healing, and personal development. It offers insights for nurturing healthier, more rewarding connections, appealing to those grappling with relationship issues.
Discover a unique love story that unfolded in the heart of Mumbai city, where destiny brought together two lives on a remarkable journey. Follow Aarav and Riya as they navigate the intricate steps of life and love, teaching us that the most beautiful melodies emerge when hearts intertwine in the dance of love's rhythm. With every step they take, they waltz through the symphony of their shared experiences, leaving behind a trail of inspiration for others to follow. Join them on a journey that celebrates the courage to embrace the unknown and dance fearlessly into the embrace of love
