The Whisperings of a Wandering Soul is the story of a man's journey through life in three parts. Beset by Demons, courted by Angels and comforted by Death he finally finds, in the wise words of a wounded soul, the true meaning of his life's journey: Love. Ulf Is the mystical tale of a warrior bound by honour, betrayed in his loyalty, and who, though he has been fated for Glory, defies his destiny and the Gods to right the injustice done upon him.
The soul is the most essential thing for every living creature. It's our spirit, our driving force, it collects everything that makes us us. And with it, it holds our emotions and memories in a way that our physical body just can't. The chemicals in our brain aren't what can make us appreciate beauty, nature, poetry and life. It can only portray and express the variety of emotions that are rooted deep in our soul. This book intends to connect one's mind back to their soul through short stories and poetry.
There is no magic, only Ka'uun-the energy of creation-provided by the planet's spirit; the urKa'uun are its users. Caught in the angst of being a teenager, Bartholomew Fix rails against what he perceives to be a pointless and mundane existence, craving some sort of adventure. He gets more than he bargains for as he is infected the bite of the Wandering Bug and compelled to seek out an agent of the Universe who transports him to another planet in need of his off-world energy. He awakens in the home of a great urKa'uun and becomes his apprentice where he learns how to use Ka'uun and none too soon for the thousand-year king is dying before his time, causing the realm to be on the brink of war. They have fought each other for ages under the slave yolk of the Perq, recently chased out of their world. The king, the one empowered with enough Ka'uun to stop the five kingdoms of men from warring with each other and keep the fearsome Urilok at bay, needs the answer that the Scrolls of Udanadar may hold on its pages. The boy is sent out with the urKa'uun's other ward, a skilled girl born of the wild-wise Duvar, to bring back the Scrolls of Udandar, containing the instructions creating the king and the kingmaker device, which can find the successor. But a simple mission is never so simple, and soon the two find themselves on a quest spanning the realm to find these items and stave off war. The adventure is at times humorous and other times fraught with danger as they face bandits, pirates, evil spirits, and an ancient enemy that rears its head. These trials force Bartholomew to grow from a naive boy concerned with the little things in his world, into a brave hero learning what is to sacrifice in order to achieve a higher goal.
This collection of verses takes readers on a profound and emotional journey through life's various experiences, each poem serving as a whispered revelation of the heart's innermost thoughts and emotions. The title suggests that within the pages of this book, readers will discover a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and reflections. These verses are not mere words but rather the quiet... This collection of verses takes readers on a profound and emotional journey through life's various experiences, each poem serving as a whispered revelation of the heart's innermost thoughts and emotions. The title suggests that within the pages of this book, readers will discover a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and reflections. These verses are not mere words but rather the quiet murmurings of the soul, offering insights into the human experience, the complexities of love, the trials of existence, and the beauty found in the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life.
On March 19, 1969, First Lieutenant Homer R. Steedly, Jr., shot and killed a North Vietnamese soldier, Dam, when they met on a jungle trail. Steedly took a diary -- filled with beautiful line drawings -- from the body of the dead soldier, which he subsequently sent to his mother for safekeeping. Thirty-five years later, Steedly rediscovers the forgotten dairy and begins to confront his suppressed memories of the war that defined his life, deciding to return to Viet Nam and meet the family of the man he killed to seek their forgiveness. Fellow veteran and award-winning author Wayne Karlin accompanied Steedly on his remarkable journey. In Wandering Souls he recounts Homer's movement towards a recovery that could only come about through a confrontation with the ghosts of his past -- and the need of Dam's family to bring their child's "wandering soul" to his own peace. Wandering Souls limns the terrible price of war on soldiers and their loved ones, and reveals that we heal not by forgetting war's hard lessons, but by remembering its costs.
A dramatic story of brotherhood, magic, and spiritual growth. Two young men from Laos immigrate to Minnesota, U.S.A., during the Vietnam War. Enemies and rivals for the love of a village woman who stayed behind, each tries to resolve his confusion about living in a new culture and the loss of their beloved beauty, Zoua Lee. For Pao Moua, Zoua comes alive in his paintings of the village. On dark nights, from a mural lit by headlights, she speaks to Pao and helps him find a way to accept his new life. For Lue Vang, there is no such understanding. He turns to gang life, and must kill or be killed by his gang brothers. In trying to help Lue Vang, Pao nearly loses his life, but in the process he undergoes a life-changing experience that will lead him to become the shaman he always wanted to become. On the other hand, Lue Vang must leave the city to stay alive, but he leaves transformed after seeing a vision of Zoua Lee and saving Paos life. In the end, he realizes his own courage.
"Mysteries of the Midnight Dreamer: Aryaan's Footprints" is a mesmerizing collection of poetic enchantment that invites readers on a captivating journey through the veiled realms of the enigmatic boy, Aryaan. In the moonlit tapestry of his verses, shadows dance, whispers linger, and secrets awaken, urging us to explore the depths of the unknown. With each turn of the page, the footprints of Aryaan lead us into a world of hidden wonders, where twilight's embrace and the silence of midnight echo with the haunting beauty of poetic mystique. Prepare to be spellbound as you tread the path of his imagination, unraveling the secrets that lie beneath the stars and discovering the untold stories etched upon his poetic soul. Embark on this literary adventure and immerse yourself in the enigma of "Mysteries of the Midnight Dreamer: Aryaan's Footprints."
