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A repentant bard reunites with siblings he abandoned to halt the encroaching apocalypse.Inspired by https://us.fotolia.com/id/41912820.These stories are for children aged 4-8, they are designed to be read by the parent. This story is about a boy who wants to get back at his sister - but runs into a BIG problem!

Book 1 of The Willden Trilogy: Rumors are spreading about a new race called Rojuun. They appeared from the depths of the mountains eight hundred years ago with the intention of taking over the world. Tathan of the Shadows has been charged with learning more about them. However, he must learn more about his very unusual companions before he can succeed.Book 1 of the Willden Trilogy.Ryallon is a vast world surrounded by chaotic energies. Humans live on a few of the continents separated by massive oceans, but many areas of the world are unexplored and filled with enormous forests, endless deserts and majestic mountain ranges. The light of two moons, Siahray and Piohray keep the night skies bright.Tathan left home at the age of fifteen to travel the world. He found adventure along the way, but it wasn’t always the sort a young man dreamed of. Most of it was much darker with dark alleys, knives, and a primal struggle for life at the lowest levels rather than dragons, maidens, knights and treasure. Fourteen years later, he has come home to the valley where he grew up.Liselle is a young woman of seventeen years whose parents wish her to marry soon. However, marriage is the last thing on her mind when she has never seen anything beyond the lonely valley where she lives. Liselle spends much of her time talking to the flowers about how she feels. They listen intently to her every word.Vevin is . . . well . . . something else entirely. His home was recently stolen from him by a terrible creature who hurt him badly. Now he is searching for a new home. Preferably something with a large area to keep his treasure . . . once he acquires some.Sir Danth is the greatest of the ancient Knights of Morhain . . . Of course, he’s the only Knight of Morhain still alive . . . sort of alive . . . only different.Rumors are spreading about a new race called Rojuun. They appeared from the depths of the mountains eight-hundred years ago with the intention of taking over the world. It is their understanding that humans exist to serve them, but are disappointed that humans don’t seem to be aware of that fact.The companions are charged with finding out more about this race of Rojuun. Will they be entranced by beautiful music flowing through the air, or will they die a horrible death in the darkest depths of the world? And exactly who, or what, is Vevin anyway?The Willden Trilogy is an epic fantasy that follows the adventures of Tathan and his companions through the Willden Forest and into the depths of the world. A new race called Rojuun has appeared in the world and is threatening to make humans their servants. It is the companions’ task to learn more and perhaps rescue a princess if they have the time.

Short Story Series. Would you ever agree to go to another world's school? How would you react finding out you have a soul mate? Even better yet, what would you do if you had more than one? Leaders of five worlds came together to build this school. Making it the most unigue school ever designed. All the races of all five worlds may join and learn together as oneShort Story Series. Would you ever agree to go to another world's school? How would you react finding out you have a soul mate? Even better yet, what would you do if you had more than one? Could you accept a male mate who looks female? Leaders of five worlds came together to build this school. Making it the most unigue school ever designed. All the races of all five worlds may join and learn together as one.

Orphaned at a young age, thirteen-year-old Song Wei has grown up listening to his grandfather recite legends of the distant past. But his own past is a closely guarded secret. Then Song discovers an heirloom that links him to an ancient prophecy. His destiny lies within the old tales. Song must follow the path that killed his father.Mud and mire shall birth a tree;A sprout shall grow of ancient seed.The five unite to break the one;The curse of man shall be undone.But brothers rise ere dragon’s bane;The last shall smite the first again.Orphaned at a young age, thirteen-year-old Song Wei has grown up listening to his grandfather recite legends of the distant past. But it is his own history Song seeks to uncover to guide him toward the future, particularly the events surrounding his parents’ deaths. But that is a secret closely guarded by his grandfather. Then Song discovers an heirloom that links him to an ancient prophecy. His destiny lies within the old tales he has scorned. Song must follow the path that killed his father.

Two Shortsby André JutecomprisingChristmas Oratorioa tiny tale 1050 words&High Fidelitya Christmas flash242 wordsbothextracted from his work-in-progressScenes from a Bizarre LifeTwo Shortsby André JutecomprisingChristmas Oratorioa tiny tale 1050 words&High Fidelitya Christmas flash242 wordsbothextracted from his work-in-progressScenes from a Bizarre LifeAndre Jute is the author of such bestsellers as the novel IDITAROD a novel of The Greatest Race on Earth, the literary biography STIEG LARSSON Man, Myth & Mistress, and the handbooks WRITING A NOVEL and GRIDS the Stucture of Graphic Design.Reviews of André Jute’s novels“Wild but exciting. A grand job with plenty of irony.”New York Times“So bizarre, it’s probably all true.”London Evening News“This is an important book.”Sydney Morning Herald“Keeps up such a pace and such interest that it really satisfies.”Good Housekeeping“A masterly story that has pace, humor, tension and excitement with the bonus of truth.”The Australian“Jute has clearly conducted a great deal of research into everything he describes, investing the novel with an air of prophecy. His moral and ecological concerns are important.”Times Literary Supplement Andre Jute's Iditarod is the finest piece of fiction that I have read about The Greatest Race on Earth. Packed with adventure at every turn, nail-biting suspense, touches of endearing humor and the fine, subtle thread of romance, this tale speaks to what readers crave. Margie Myers-Culver/Librarian’s Quest

La Santa Muerte watches over the poor, the ones that the Church abandons. Sebastian’s friend Carlos promises that La Santa Muerte will be Sebastian's patron saint, that she will protect him and grant his wishes. Sebastian is disappointed as his prayers are rejected, and he loses faith. One night his sister Lucía joins him, and La Santa Muerte answers their prayer to bring their brother home ...Sebastian’s friend Carlos claims that La Santa Muerte watches over the poor, the ones that the Church abandons. He promises Sebastian that La Santa Muerte will be his patron saint, that she will protect him and grant his wishes.Death comes for us all. Keep her as your friend.Sebastian is disappointed as prayer after prayer is rejected by the saint, and he loses faith. One night his sister Lucía joins him, and La Santa Muerte answers their prayer to bring their brother home …

Crush and Pound have followed Calvin Smith's trail into a desperate new world of danger!! Kidnapped humans are held as slaves of the Queenmother and her ant people, and escape seems impossible for the two heroes!! Can they survive the attack of the giant insects and colossal birds of this strange new place?!!Crush and Pound have followed Calvin Smith's trail into a desperate new world of danger!! Kidnapped humans are held as slaves of the Queenmother and her ant people, and escape seems impossible for the two heroes!! Can they survive the attack of the giant insects and colossal birds of this strange new place, or will they be enslaved in the mines of the mountain along with the other victims from earth?!! Travel with Crush and Pound as their journey continues in the second installment in this epic seven part series!!

The Winter Solstice approaches, and with it the first anniversary of the Congregate's invasion of Kharpal. But things are not running smoothly for the city's new Imperial overlords.The citizens of the former pirate freeport may appear to have settled down to their peaceful lives of capitalism once more, but there is a dangerous undercurrent of political anger stirring beneath the calm surface. It is a situation Marcus Jocan has been working hard to diffuse, but his old friend Traetan Daeon has news that threatens to upset their hard earned balance.Meanwhile across the water in Incarnate, Kelsaro begins the arduous task of marshalling a bunch of amateurish wannabes into something resembling a fighting force.Join us now as the final dance begins.Set the Stage - the first instalment of the final book in the Star Plague Journals.

The ducks at Bishop Ashton's Lake, told Daisy about a large object that that had fallen into the lake, and Daisy used an out-of-mind experience to investigate.When an aircraft was revealed, which was stacked with packages, Daisy was astounded and managed to recover one of the packages, only to find herself facing the unpleasant woman again but this time, the woman had a gun.This is a short story, based upon the Daisy Weal series, and if you wanted to insert it chronologically, it would go somewhere between chapters five and six of book one.If you are anywhere over ten years of age, and like superhero fantasy then you are going to enjoy this.There are five books and two short stories in the series, with the first also being available from Audible and iTunes as an audiobook.Daisy was out enjoying the day and decided to pop off to Bishop Ashton’s lake to talk to the ducks.When she was talking to Jamie, one of the ducks, an unpleasant woman accosted her, and effectively said she was round the bend if she thought ducks could understand her.When the woman had left, the ducks told Daisy about a large object that that had fallen into the lake, and Daisy used an out-of-mind experience to investigate.When an aircraft was revealed, which was stacked with packages, Daisy was astounded and managed to recover one of the packages, only to find herself facing the unpleasant woman again but this time, the woman had a gun.

A beautiful and idealistic young princess kisses a forlorn frog and discovers that true shapes are not always what they appear to be.AJ is a short story prequel to the 8th Mayan Prophecy. AJ is the kid everyone in his grade school wants to be like. Unfortunately, he is disinterested in his studies. In order to continue to play sports he forms an alliance with, Nick Jensen, the smartest kid in his class. Together they both get what they desire most - AJ stays out of trouble with his parents and Nick gets chosen to play in every game. But AJ, also the class prankster, always seems to find a way to get them both in trouble, making for some humorous situations.

In this modern retelling of a classic commedia dell' arte legend of tomfoolery and hopeless, fawning love, creators Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and John Bolton (Manbat: Batman) update the relation of Harlequin and Columbine. A buffoon burdened with a brimming heart, Harlequin chases his sensible, oblivious Columbine around the streets of a city, having given his heart freely. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown sees his heart dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. Gaiman's writing is poetic and as loopy as the subject matter. Bolton's art, a combination of digitally enhanced photo-realism and dynamic painting provides sensational depth with bright characters over fittingly muted backgrounds. Those who have spent Valentine's Day alone know that the cold February holiday can be hard to swallow. Gaiman and Bolton want you to know that all it takes is a steak knife, a fork, and a bottle of quality ketchup.Contains an additional 8-page backup feature written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by John Bolton on the history of commedia dell' arte!

In this remaking of the myth of Orpheus, Rushdie tells the story of Vina Apsara, a pop star, and Ormus Cama, an extraordinary songwriter and musician, who captivate and change the world through their music and their romance. Beginning in Bombay in the fifties, moving to London in the sixties, and New York for the last quarter century, the novel pulsates with a half-century of music and celebrates the power of rock ‘n’ roll. From the Trade Paperback edition.

When he was seven years old, a major earthquake killed Lewis Crane's parents. As an adult, Crane has dedicated his life to protecting humanity from a similar tragedy. He's a Nobel-winning earthquake scientist, and the founder of the Foundation-an organization that has perfected equipment sensitive enough to predict an earthquake strike down to the minute. With unrelenting dedication to his cause, Crane's organization explores the idea of fusing the Earth's tectonic plates together-stopping all earthquakes forever by halting tectonic activity. But what effect will this have on the earth-and can it stop another major earthquake due in the United States? In this book, Arthur C. Clarke applies an imagination big enough for deep space to the inner workings of our planet. It's a fascinating exploration of the possible future of earthquake prediction technology-and a compelling read for science fiction fans.

An ancient malevolence that will threaten the very existence of the great tree has been loosed from the past. With his dying breath, Ezylryb tells Soren and Coryn to read the legends of Ga'Hoole hidden in his private library. There, they find a world of treachery and magic in which a young king and queen struggle to keep peace while Grank, their most loyal friend and supporter, studies embers and flames in a distant land. Then a desperate plea comes from the king, and Grank rushes to the aid of his noble friends.