Pride and Fall

      Kevin L. O'Brien
     Pride and Fall

Medb hErenn's confidence goes beyond arrogance to border on hubris. She often leaps into dangerous situations without thinking, and she can be goaded into doing so by pricking her pride. So when she heard of the Upas Tree and its deadly affect on anyone who saw it, she had to see if the stories were true. She just didn't consider what might happen if they were. This is a short story.Medb hErenn's confidence exceeds arrogance to border on hubris. Subconsciously, she truly believes she is invulnerable, due to her prodigious strength and endurance, and her profound magical abilities, and while far from foolhardy, she often leaps into dangerous situations without thinking. Worse still, her enemies can use this weakness against her, by luring her into traps through appeals to her curiosity or pride. Once she realizes she is in over her head, she may curse her short-sightedness, but when she extricates herself, her subconscious conceit reinforces itself and she learns little from her experience.So when she heard of the deadly Upas Tree, which could kill anything that simply laid eyes on it, she had to see if it lived up to its reputation. She did not believe it would, but she also doubted it could harm her in any event.Her companions often warn her that one day her overconfidence will be her undoing. Perhaps this is finally that day.

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    Jane 8086 Part Five

      Richard X. Ellison
     Jane 8086 Part Five

The mysterious strangers have finally confronted their quarry but Remi hasn't even had his dinner yet! Do Remi and Jane have what it takes to get out of this one alive? Will Remi's insurance cover the damage to his apartment? Does Remi even HAVE insurance? What happens when these assassins from the future go one on one with our favourite nanite wielding super-heroine? Find out in Jane 8086 Part 5!The mysterious strangers have finally confronted their quarry but Remi hasn't even had his dinner yet! Do Remi and Jane have what it takes to get out of this one alive? Will Remi's insurance cover the damage to his apartment? Does Remi even HAVE insurance? What happens when these assassins from the future go one on one with our favourite nanite wielding super-heroine? Find out in Jane 8086 Part Five!

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    The Adventure of the Double Image

      Kevin L. O'Brien
     The Adventure of the Double Image

In their capacity as Team Girl! Inc., Dr. Mabuse has hired Eile and Sunny to perform preliminary investigations of the parallel Earths she discovers. On their latest, they get blackmailed into playing decoys for their in-world counterparts, Sonya and Ellen. They just hope it doesn't get them both killed. This is a short story, with a Preface and Story Excerpts.Dr. Mabuse has figured out a way to pierce the dimensional barriers between parallel universes and open portals onto alternative Earths. When she finds such a world, she hires Eile and Sunny to perform a preliminary, 24-hour investigation, based on their experience with their adventuring company Team Girl Inc., their special ops missions for Lt. Gen. Morgan Leia Ross, and their time in the Dreamlands. Based on their report, Mabuse and her sponsor Medb will decide whether to perform more in-depth investigations, with an eye towards possible exploitation.These initial investigations can be hazardous, but in this case their danger stems from a case of mistaken identity, when they are confused with their in-world counterparts. Then this resemblance is ruthlessly exploited when they are blackmailed into playing decoy for them. They have no choice, not if they hope to get home in one piece. They just hope their latest adventure doesn't get them both killed.

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    books for kids:kids fiction LINDE AND ANDREA ( BOOK ONE )

      moneyprince777
     books for kids:kids fiction LINDE AND ANDREA ( BOOK ONE )

Once upon a time in a place called Consolacion, a peaceful place full of happy thoughts and very loving neighbors, lived a girl named Linde. Everybody in her village knew her because she was so lovely, bubbly, and a charming kid.Once upon a time in a place called Consolacion, a peaceful place full of happy thoughts and very loving neighbors, lived a girl named Linde. Everybody in her village knew her because she was so lovely, bubbly, and a charming kid. She was willing to help everyone as much as she could. Her family was not as rich as Piah’s family. Piah was Linde’s best friend. They knew each other since they were 4 years old. Linde’s mother worked as cook in Piah’s mother’s house.Linde’s parents were not well off. Linde’s father had been relieved of his work at a certain government institution. This led to the mother opting for a house help job at one of their neighbor’s house. Comparing the two families it was clear that their existed a very huge gap between the two. Pia’s father owned big firms in town and the mother also worked at a certain company. It was then that they decided to seek assistance from Mrs. Mayers, Linde’s motherIt was difficult to turn the offer down considering the family’s financial status. Mrs. Mayers woke up every morning to go to work while her husband and Linde who had just completed her high school stayed behind to take care of other duties back at home. Because of Linde’s good behaviors, everyone in the village had come to love her. She did everything to ensure that her siblings enjoyed every bit of it. There was Jao, Acy and Yuel to take care of and this she did without relenting until one day when things seemed to take another turn.

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    Archmage

      R. A. Salvatore
     Archmage

DRIZZT RETURNS TO THE UNDERDARK!   “After a quarter of a century, R.A. Salvatore just keeps getting better and better, and The Companions is another masterful leap forward for one of the greatest fantasy epics of all time.” —Philip Athans, best-selling author of Annihilation and Writing Monsters   R.A. Salvatore Archmage The pall that had descended over the North is gone, and a new day has dawned on a victorious Mithral Hall, but no matter how bright things seem on the surface, Drizzt and his companions know that what lurks just under their feet remains steeped in evil and charged with unimaginable power. The dark elves of Menzoberranzan, including the powerful Archmage Gromph, aren’t done with Drizzt yet. And consumed by their own power struggles, feeling backed into a corner, the drow may just be desperate enough to call on demonic forces from the deepest reaches of the Abyss, and unleash a disaster even the Underdark could never have prepared for.   Archmage has everything Drizzt’s fans crave: action, adventure, characters that resonate with equal measures of warrior spirit and deep compassion, and no shortage of wicked dark elves!

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    The Search For Pandora's Box

      Jim Jennings
     The Search For Pandora's Box

Meet Laurence Swift - inept, incompetent, idiot. When the fate of the world hangs in the balance due to the mysterious discovery and subsequent theft of Pandora's Box, he's probably the last man you' want to save the day. Yet somehow, by a miraculous turn of events that includes Dinosaurs, the Tour de France and a dartboard, he turns out to be the one man who can save the world from annihilation.Meet Laurence Swift - inept, incompetent, idiot. When the fate of the world hangs in the balance due to the mysterious discovery and subsequent theft of Pandora's Box, he's probably the last man you would want to save the day. Yet somehow, by a miraculous turn of events that includes Dinosaurs, the Tour de France and a dartboard, Laurence Swift turns out to be the only man who can prevent the world from being totally annihilated by a ruthless megalomaniac. Action, adventure, romance, comedy, it's all here in Laurence Swift & The Search For Pandora's Box.

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    Making Life Worth While

      Christopher Archuleta
     Making Life Worth While

Travis Hilton realizes how his life seems to be dictated by those who despise him. Eventually, he is practically driven out of town by the people who conflict with him. The torture doesn't end there as the worst of the people from the town attempts to destroy all of Travis' hopes. However, once Travis thinks about his capabilities, his life begins to shift from one influence to the exact opposite.After a decade of lonesome days, Travis Hilton finally gets hit with what he was trying to avoid as the evil people living in his small town begin to display their hatred toward him. Travis, cynical in the mind and forgiving in the heart, departs town to start a new life in the city. Despite the fact that his enemies follow him to his new life to enlighten him on a fact he was avoiding the whole time, Travis fights within himself to determine the reason why his enemies would bother to do make such irrational decisions. Throughout the months, his attention shifts from others to himself. With his attention shift comes a life shift.

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    After the World Ended (Among the Stars Volume 0)

      C.O. Amal
     After the World Ended (Among the Stars Volume 0)

Joe is living in a post-apocalyptic world which is mostly reclaimed by nature. After the war human race almost got extinct. Nobody knows why the war started. One day people start to kill each other for no reason. In short world became a place for mad men. In this world a mysterious plague is spreading and infected are turning into ape like people. Joe need to survive the increasing natural threatsJoe is living in a post-apocalyptic world which is mostly reclaimed by nature. After the war human race almost got extinct. Nobody knows why the war started. One day people start to kill each other for no reason. In short world became a place for mad men. In this world a mysterious plague is spreading and infected are turning into ape like people. Joe need to survive the increasing natural threats along with the problems created by the mad people.

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    Wild Soul

      Kyshena Bowen
     Wild Soul

its about three friends who get tricked into reciving the power to change parts of their bodies to animal parts (i.e. hawk wings) and they end up entering an organizationBilaal and the Giant Tree is a book comprising of three short stories with an Islamic moral. It's about a young Muslim boy named Bilaal and Sparkles, his cat.Everyday lessons are made fun and easy with his best friend around!So if you are a parent trying to find Islamic books for kids that are engaging and teach Islamic values such as green living through recycling and saving water, your children will love Bilaal in these short stories!***What readers have said about the book***"I just loved these stories. In an age where it's difficult to find literature which not only is stimulating, but also positively influences children's impressionable minds, writers like Yousuf bring a refreshing change with stories that consciously carry a valuable lesson that the child can take away. Perfect for parents who are looking to teach their children character - through a character!" - A.R Samuel"I like the morale conveyed in all the three stories. Children love imagination and repetitive words with good flow in a story and I thought that you could improve in these area. You certainly have a talent to write and you will only get better from now. I hope to see many more of your books in the future." - Aida S Cameron***About the Author***Tasneem Yousuf is a young stay-at-home mum of two, who got her inspiration to write from her two young nephews and first born son, who all have an insatiable appetite for stories!Simple. Down to earth. Nature lover. Conservationist.All traits that she would love for her children.

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    Witch Hollow and the Fountain Riddle (Book 2)

      I.D. Blind
     Witch Hollow and the Fountain Riddle (Book 2)

A story of magical town of Hollow and its no less magical inhabitants.When Eric learns that the weather in Hollow has been acting strangely, he returns to the magical town to help his friends with the danger they might face soon.Eric and his friends have to understand what is wrong with the weather and why the boys are getting paler day by day. Could the truth be hidden in the dark depths of the cave? And what is hidden inside the fountain on the square?To solve the Fountain Riddle, Eric and his friends will have to fight the Pied Piper and his rats, visit a 19th century ball, and catch the boy in the painting.

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    The Four as One

      R. F. Pace
     The Four as One

This action adventure take four teenagers to an unplanned and unexpected trip of a lifetime. This story is about their journey and the funny antics that happen along the way.Jake is a high school student who just moved to a new community in the mountains. He meets three other teens that have the same interest as he does, hiking, camping and the love of the great outdoors. Join these teens as they leave for a camping trip that turns into the adventure of a lifetime. Explore a world where story book creatures come to life for Jake and his friends during their exciting quest. One minute you’re hanging on to your seat in anticipation of what’s to come and in the next you’re, laughing at the funny antics of these teens who are enjoying life and each other's company.

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    Attack of the BULLIES

      Michael Buckley
     Attack of the BULLIES

The grand finale to the New York Times bestselling series, Attack of the BULLIES stars Ruby Peet, aka Agent Pufferfish, the team captain with super nanobyte-enhanced allergies. Pufferfish leads the team in their latest case: the kidnapping of the president’s daughter. But the NERDS discover she hasn’t been kidnapped—she’s been recruited. Their former librarian, Ms. Holiday, has started a rival organization called BULLIES, who each have their own nanobyte-enhanced upgrades. The BULLIES’ plan: go back in time to make sure NERDS never existed! When Ruby’s teammates begin to vanish one by one, she enlists Agent Brand and Heathcliff Hodges to go back to the 1970s and help the original nerdy secret agents make sure that the future is not erased from existence! Attack of the BULLIES promises action, humor, and a dramatic conclusion to the series.

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    Lullaby

      Buddhima soni
     Lullaby

How can one thing simply change your life and break old bonds and relationships? give you the life you deserve? magic and elements can do it..Do you believe in magic? DO you believe that some day you can be a magician? 18 year old girl who has a beautiful life with two good friends. but at one point her life turns up side down. This is the first book of the lullaby series.. catch the second book Enchanted soon..

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