Always doing odd jobs with his best friend Cora over the years, Aaron knew to be careful who to trust. People could always have an ulterior motive, and it's not like he didn't. But when their new undercover job at the royal castle required them to expose an alledged political scandal, everything was about to turn upside down for them. Because the people there seemed to have more than just one little secret.
Perception is everything but simple. As a word, it is the same for everybody. But the meaning, the sound, the smell, the emotions behind it are unique to each person. Some may think a lot about how the world came to be or how certain things work, while others may not spend that kind of time in their thoughts. Employee Nr. 1T2B3 finds herself questioning the way of the world while being rushed around the globe by the people she works for, and realizes that everything seems wrong. While her own mind drives her mad, the owner of the company she works for is getting lost in his hunger for power and recognition - a dangerous kind of frenzy that could overshadow everything he has done up to this point.
Sometimes, horror is created through blood and gore; sometimes, it is of a far subtler nature. Stories From the Shadows is a short story anthology which takes the reader on a walk through dark mindscapes where vampires, shapeshifters, and other fantastic creatures exist, and where not everything can be explained rationally. Original paintings by the author introduce the individual chapters, thus visualising the kaleidoscope of grief, guilt, fear, nightmares, and the overall bizarre.
Noemi moves to Scotland to study at the University of Edinburgh. But Noemi is no ordinary student. Noemi is a Shadowreader. Disguised as a fortuneteller, she uses her ability to rid unsuspecting customers of their money. At the Leith Witchcraft Market, she picks the wrong victim though. The seemingly inconspicuous woman who hires her for her services has no shadow. Oblivious to the danger for herself and everyone around, Noemi follows the mysterious woman to unravel her dark secret. On her journey, Noemi not only gets to know the local coven but also falls in love head over heels, just to realise that she is about to lose everything again. Noemi must admit to herself who she is and what her powers are capable of, or an ancient creature from the Otherworld will take everything she learned to love from her... For readers of Leigh Bardugo and fans of "The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab.
I've spent my life weaving stories that captivate millions, yet here I am, alone in this enormous house, surrounded by silence. Success hasn't brought me the happiness I thought it would. The mansion feels more like a gilded cage, each room echoing with the emptiness of a life that looks perfect from the outside but feels anything but. One stormy night, as the rain pounds against the windows and the power goes out, I'm plunged into darkness both literally and figuratively. While searching for candles, I stumble upon something I never expected: a hidden door behind my bookshelf. A door I've never seen before, leading to a secret room buried deep within the walls of my own home. What lies beyond that door? As I step inside, I'm faced with a mystery that shakes the foundations of everything I thought I knew. This discovery could finally fill the void I've been living with for so long or it might just lead me deeper into the darkness.
Every beginning has an end. - As such, I dedicate this book to those that have been there before. Synopsis Eliana, Richard and Daniel wake up in a world similar but different from theirs. This was a fallen world that ran dormant with dangers of dungeons and deserts. The trio soon find themselves entangled in the mysteries and thrills of this world. As their adventure progresses and bonds grow, they unveil the truth about this world, its inhabitants and inevitably themselves. This is a story about encounters and partings. It's a small tale to be told for those looking for a place to stay.
Don't limit your fiction - LIBERATE IT All too often, following the "rules" of writing can constrict rather than inspire you. With Story Trumps Structure, you can shed those rules - about three-act structure, rising action, outlining, and more - to craft your most powerful, emotional, and gripping stories. Award-winning novelist Steven James explains how to trust the narrative process to make your story believable, compelling, and engaging, and debunks the common myths that hold writers back from creating their best work. • Ditch your outline and learn to write organically. • Set up promises for readers - and deliver on them. • Discover how to craft a satisfying climax. • Master the subtleties of characterization. • Add mind-blowing twists to your fiction. When you focus on what lies at the heart of story - tension, desire, crisis, escalation, struggle, discovery - rather than plot templates and formulas, you'll begin to break out of the box and write fiction that resonates with your readers. Story Trumps Structure will transform the way you think about stories and the way you write them, forever.
"When fate gives you a chance, don't waste it." "Take the first step and make it happen." "When you love someone, tell them." Amelia "Milly" is new to Bantham on the south coast of Devon and decides to take a surfing course. This is where she first meets Jake, a kind trainee surfing instructor, and, as Milly later discovers, her friend's older brother. As their two lives become increasingly intertwined, she develops strong feelings for him. But she ends up with a broken heart. When Milly finally starts to get over her first love, she understands that she didn't fall for Jake because they were meant to be together. She realises that there were a few lessons she needed to learn for life - and heartbreak was the only way to teach her. This book is dedicated to the thousands of people whose hearts are broken every day. Through Milly's story, I wish to teach them what nobody else takes the time to address and hope to protect them from avoidable heartbreak in the future.
Science says that our brain lets us dream to process reality and our day-to-day life. Apart from normal dreams, daydreams, and nightmares, we define multiple types of dreams. Some more memorable than others. Then, there are also those types of dreams that wakes you up with a start, heart racing, chest heaving, bathed in sweat and the sheets stuck to your skin. The dream's images seared into the surface of your brain, etched into your very soul. Have you ever thought that your brain could never be responsible for such a dream? Alice learns firsthand that those dreams can have a grave impact on the body of the dreamer. In an attempt to stop a group of people from hurting others, she learns not only how to lucid dream, but how to go a step further. Have you ever thought that one of your dreams does not feel like your own?
