Nine-year-old Yashna is a girl ready for adventure. Her exploits are witty and humorous. She takes you with her on a journey during a holiday at her grandparents house in Sengottai. You will laugh, and you will cry, experiencing moments rendered by a host of lovable and familiar characters. This is a story for all ages that touches on family, relationships, and our immutable human bond with nature.
If you truly want to believe in the MonaLisa's power, the Colosseum's secrets and many more, dive into a world brimming with enchanting tales and captivating verses in "The Treasure Trove of Stories and Poems". This rich collection houses a tapestry of narratives that will whisk you away to fantastical realms and emotions that stir the soul. From whimsical fables that impart timeless lessons to poignant poems that tug at heartstrings, this book is a treasure trove that promises something for every reader.
A vibrant tapestry is woven from the threads of countless human experiences. Within these pages, you'll discover a collection of themes, each playing a unique reflection of the myriad emotions and narratives that shape our lives. As creators, we embarked on this journey with a shared passion for storytelling, drawn together by the desire to explore the depth and breadth of the human condition. From the tender moments of love and connection to the raw intensity of conflict and despair, we endeavoured to capture the essence of our shared humanity in these brief yet powerful plays. Each play offers a window into different phases of life. Some may resonate deeply, stirring memories or sparking empathy, while others may provoke laughter or contemplation. We invite you to immerse yourself fully in the world of each play. Let the characters speak to you, the settings transport you, and the emotions resonate within you. May these one-act plays inspire you, challenge you, and ultimately remind you of the rich tapestry of human experience that binds us all together
A Book of Wonders for Grown-Up Readers Every once in a great while a book comes along that reminds us of the magic spell that stories can cast over us–to dazzle, entertain, and enlighten. Welcome to the Arabian Nights for our time–a lush and fantastical epic guaranteed to spirit you away from the very first page . . . Secreted away in a garden, a lonely girl spins stories to warm a curious prince: peculiar feats and unspeakable fates that loop through each other and back again to meet in the tapestry of her voice. Inked on her eyelids, each twisting, tattooed tale is a piece in the puzzle of the girl’s own hidden history. And what tales she tells! Tales of shape-shifting witches and wild horsewomen, heron kings and beast princesses, snake gods, dog monks, and living stars–each story more strange and fantastic than the one that came before. From ill-tempered “mermaid” to fastidious Beast, nothing is ever quite what it seems in these ever-shifting tales–even, and especially, their teller. Adorned with illustrations by the legendary Michael Kaluta, Valente’s enchanting lyrical fantasy offers a breathtaking reinvention of the untold myths and dark fairy tales that shape our dreams. And just when you think you’ve come to the end, you realize the adventure has only begun…. Praise for In the Night Garden “Cathrynne Valente weaves layer upon layer of marvels in her debut novel. In the Night Garden is a treat for all who love puzzle stories and the mystical language of talespinners.”—Carol Berg, author of Daughter of Ancients “Fabulous talespinning in the tradition of story cycles such as The Arabian Nights. Lyrical, wildly imaginative and slyly humorous, Valente's prose possesses an irrepressible spirit.”—K. J. Bishop, author of The Etched City “Astonishing work! Valente’s endless invention and mythic range are breathtaking. It’s as if she’s gone night-wandering, and plucked a hundred distant cultures out of the air to deliver their stories to us.”—Ellen Kushner, author of Thomas the Rhymer “Refreshingly original in both style and form, In the Night Garden should delight lovers of myth and folklore.”—Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters trilogy
This book takes a deep dive into writing for today’s audiences, against the backdrop of a constantly evolving TV ecosystem. The aim of this 2nd edition is to go beyond an analysis of what makes exceptionally compelling episodic TV series work. It is a master course in the creation of entertainment that does more than meet the standards of modern audiences – it challenges their expectations. The book will help readers discover how to satisfy the satiated viewer, by analyzing the new hybrid genres, trends, and how to make smart initial decisions for a strong, sustainable story. It will also cover the development of iconic characters that foster empathy and entice viewers to bond with characters and generate the sensation that their problems are mutual. Finally, the book will also take a deep dive into creating a lasting, meaningful career in the TV marketplace, by overcoming trips, traps and tropes, the pros and cons of IP, the use of pitch documents, pitch decks, and show “bibles” as proof-of-concept in the marketplace. This will be an essential resource for student and professional writers and is supplemented with a companion website offering additional content, including script excerpts, pitch document/deck/show bible samples, scene analysis and templates, plus useful writing exercises to break new ground and to mine new territory.
There's no doubt that our life is incomplete without colors. We are amongst those lucky living beings that can distinguish between colors. Colors teach us that even if the things look different, they are the part of one single eternity like all the colors of a rainbow are a part of single color i.e. white light. This anthology which is based on the theme of colors is a try to reach readers' heart through poetries, short stories, quotes and essays. These different write ups are representing different emotions and colors of human mind which we see in our everyday life. You might also see in it how we all act as different shades of a same color sometimes and nobody is exactly same as any other human or should I say any other color! Still we all belong to the same universe which is infinite. There are more possibilities of colors than what we can actually see as a human. Fighting over which color is brighter or darker is like wasting the canvas on which we can draw a beautiful painting; this canvas is called life! Let's leave an imprint on this world with the Colors we have got and be a part of a beautiful ending rather than a painful death!
Changing your life with the seasons sounds motivating and enthralling but is actually a feat many fail to achieve. When the leaves fall follows the story of a young girl, Aisha, as she struggles to cope with her mental health issues. She navigates ways to heal and recover while learing to live with her symptoms in the world.
From a very little age, we all tend to be very enthusiastic about the concept of ghosts, evil or devilish occurrences. "Devil's Diary" brings you a roller coaster ride of all the satanic episodes. Devil's diary is a collection of short stories and poetry related to the devilish and dark side of the world like trauma, supernatural incidents, fears, satanic touched events and dark psychological undertone. The book will take you to the world of darkness, where you will experience chill to your bones and your brain will take few moments to comprehend the difference between the good and evil powers of the universe.
