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In this short historical fiction story, a Spartan general, Alexander, and his fellow Greeks set sail towards Troy. And as he does, he writes down everything that he is seeing, but he also relives them as it happens. He writes them to his wife and two children. At first, he isn't a general. He was only one of the low ranking in the Spartan army. But he rise through the ranks by proving himself worthy before the kings and those over him. Yet Troy will be the beginning of Alexander's adventure. He will embark on many missions which kings of Greece and powerful men will send him all over the Mediterranean Sea. Alexander will encounter a sea monster, which throughout the series he will encounter many monsters on his voyage. Alexander doesn't have to do this alone. He has friends. Those who is with him like King Odysseus, and a very close friend who also rise through the ranks as he did, Phillip and with his friends, he finds courage along as he thinks of seeing his family again.

Gemeinsam brausen Erzähler und Leser in der Gondel - einem magischen Gefährt aus Satzfragmenten und schwarzem Eisen - durch die Stationen eines ausufernd surrealen Vergnügungsparksim Kopf des Autors. Bis etwas gehörig schief geht ...Das Buch erzählt von der Rolle des Menschen in seiner immer mehr Probleme aufwerfenden Existenz, seinem Hang zu großen Emotionen und seinem Verlangen nach einfachen Antworten ineiner komplizierten Welt und einem frei drehenden Kapitalismus.Eine spannende, überaus skurrile Geschichte, die keine Zustände beschreibt und Positionen anbietet, sondern mitreißt und lachen, trauern und wüten lässt.

From distant stars to a Cocoa Beach Hooters, Derwin Mak's short fiction takes readers through tales of mystery, wonder, and horror. Ethnic traditions meld with fantastic visions in these twelve stories about memory fabric, eldritch gods during the Salem witch trials, and of course, Mecha-Jesus, Japan's very own android kami.Foreword by Liana Kerzner, award-winning comedy writer and co-editor of Wrestling With Gods: Tesseracts Eighteen

"Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito. Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy, and why is the army after him?!"--

"Civilization has been rebuilt after an unspoken "Something that Happened" five hundred years ago. Society is now color vision-segregated, professions, marriages, and leisure activities all dictated by an individual's visual ability, and everything run by the shadowy National Color in far-off Emerald City. Out on the fringes of Red Sector West, twenty-year-old Eddie Russett is being bullied into an arranged marriage with the powerful DeMauve family, purples who hope to redden up their progeny's color-viewing potential with Eddie's gene stock. Their obnoxious daughter Violet is confident the marriage won't hamper her style for too long because Eddie is about to go on trial for a murder he didn't commit, and he's pretty sure to be sent on a one-way trip to the Green Room for execution by soporific color exposure. Meanwhile, Eddie is engaged in an illegal relationship with his co-defendant, a Green, the charismatic, unpredictable, and occasionally deadly Jane Grey. Time is running out for Eddie and Jane to figure out how to save themselves. Negotiating the narrow boundaries of the Rules within their society, they search for a loophole-some truth of their world that has been hidden from its hyper-policed citizens. As they unpeel the lies that cloak their existence they come to the worrying conclusion that they may not be alone: That there might be a Somewhere Else beyond the sea, and more, Someone Else living there-and observing them all, purposefully unseen"--

Bist du bereit für die Zukunft? 2078. Felix, ein junger Mann aus der Unterschicht, möchte es in seiner Heimatstadt Olympolis zu etwas bringen. Doch das ist gar nicht so einfach. Als er eines Tages in seinem Keller alte Bücher entdeckt, findet er heraus, dass er einen berühmten Urgroßvater hat. Nun steht seinem Aufstieg zum Oberbürger nichts mehr im Weg. Opa Freddy war ein Vordenker der Megastädte, die nach den katastrophalen Auswirkungen der Dunkelzeit in ganz Deutschland entstanden und für politische Stabilität sorgten. Je mehr Felix als Oberbürger vorankommt, desto klarer wird ihm, dass er mit den starren und autoritären Verhältnissen alles andere als einverstanden ist. Im Zwiespalt zwischen Widerspruch und Anpassung begehrt er auf...

Zwei Liebende im übervölkerten London des 22. Jahrhunderts Elizabeth, eine reiche Erbin, verliebt sich in Denton, einen Arbeiter der Mittelschicht. Der Vater ist strikt gegen die Verbindung und setzt alles daran, die beiden zu entzweien. Das Paar sieht sich zur Flucht gezwungen - eine Flucht, die einen enormen sozialen Abstieg mit sich bringt und sie in den Teil Londons bringt, wo die Allerärmsten leben. Mit beunruhigender Vorstellungskraft untersucht H. G. Wells in seiner Novelle, erstmals 1899 veröffentlicht, die Auswirkungen von Klassenkampf, der zunehmenden Urbanisierung, Überbevölkerung und des ungebremsten gesellschaftlichen Fortschritts und schildert dabei eine Zukunft, die unserer Gegenwart nicht allzu fern scheint. dtv zweisprachig - Die Vielfalt der Sprachen auf einen Blick Die Reihe umfasst drei Sprach-Niveaus - Einsteiger, Fortgeschrittene und Könner - und mittlerweile über 130 Titel in vielen Sprachen. Landeskunde, Kulturgeschichte und Redewendungen, zeitgenössische und klassische Texte in unterschiedlichen Formen und Genres - von der Kurzgeschichte bis zum Krimi - für jeden Lesegeschmack ist etwas dabei. Einzigartig ist die konsequente Zeilengleichheit zwischen Originaltext und Übersetzung, damit man vom ersten bis zum letzten Wort in zwei Sprachwelten zuhause ist.

"From the award-winning and bestselling author of Black Buck: A speculative novel about a young woman--invisible by birth and relegated to second-class citizenship--who sets off on a mission to find her older brother, whom she had presumed dead but who is now the primary suspect in a high-profile political murder"--

A delicious blend of fantasy fiction, self-help, and spiritual exploration.Enter a world in which mythical beings come to life beside the fire of an ancient hearth. Marvel as magical interludes are devised for a people who have lost their way. Delight as lives remarkably akin to your own are intimately and tenderly revealed. And as you witness these individuals claiming ever more fully the unique spark that is heart and soul, become inspired to shine more brightly in your own life.Leia Marie weaves decades of experience as psychotherapist and spiritual mentor into this imaginative tale about listening for what truly calls. You will be spurred to deeper thought in discussions with otherworldly beings, and will be dazzled by the transformation that unfolds in the lives of the real-world humans you come to know. And in the process, perhaps you'll find yourself drawn ever more fully to the fragrant nectar of your own sweet soul.Enchanted, A Tale of Remembrance is both a pleasure to read and guidance for embodying sometimes lofty-seeming spiritual truths within the nitty gritty of a human life. It does not shy away from darkness, but reminds us that Light ever shines there, as it also celebrates our quest to embrace that Light more fully. If you yearn for a cool drink of clean water during these turbulent times, feel the call to nourish your own unique spark, or are simply looking for an enjoyable read, take the plunge today...and may the Enchantment begin!Praise for Enchanted, A Tale of Remembrance: Inspiration for Soulful Living"Utilizing the ancient art of storytelling through parable and myth, Leia Marie invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual transformation. Intersecting multiple literary genres, this is a unique, fascinating and compassionate approach to understanding the human condition and creating a life of meaning." Dr. Kelli S. Fox, DSW, LADC, UNE School of Social Work"A creative allegory about spiritual companionship and the journey of heart and soul. Filled with light and magic, it addresses the relationship between spirituality and suffering and shows us what genuine healing looks like." Connie Godfrey, Oblate of St. Benedict, Death Doula, Spiritual Companion, Reiki Master"This book transcends conventional fantasy by combining it with spirituality and reality. If I could only pick one book for self- and other-awareness, this would be it." Carrie Neuman, LPC, Psychotherapist"Guided by archetypes and compassionate mentors, Leia Marie gently leads us into a magical world of suspended disbelief to find the nuggets of wisdom embedded within the ageless traditions of spiritual and psychological teachings. Uplifting and empowering, a must-read roadmap, a balm for the soul." Robin Stefan, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Energy Healer."Leia Marie invites you gently in and takes you on a delightful, engaging journey into your creative imagination to mine perennial wisdom and create more open-hearted presence to your own life. " Dr. Ann Ladd, PhD, LCSW, Psychotherapist"This book brings us back to what we already know, that we are all connected, that there is a wellspring of goodness and wisdom that we can access if only we slow down and pay attention. Entering the world of this book felt like walking into a warm and sun-filled garden. I wanted to linger there a long while." Marilyn Cardone, LCSW, Hospice Social Worker"A lovely tale told through an amazing cast of characters. Be prepared for a wild and intense ride at times. Witnessing is not always easy. Yet in the hands of this author, it is always transformative." Cindy Stegmeier, LPC, Psychotherapist"This book was truly magical!" Emily Rose, English Literature Teacher and Poet

BATTLE Colosseum resonates with those who struggle with relying on others, as Nina grapples with the choice of reducing what she is reliant on versus being comfortable in any situation, including being dependent on her teammate.Also featuring "Tomothy and the Overseer of the Forest" and a preview of "ULTRAVIOLET" by Allen W. McLean!Blurb - Part I Hiding One's Tracks" Welcome to BATT-LE Colosseum!Here, using over one hundred unique armours such as Ian the Turtle, engage other players across the environments spread across the arena.Use your telekinetic abilities in the game!Secure badges and compete for the Champion position against old allies and new foes!Score the highest today in BATT-LE Colosseum, where only one will survive! Exclusive to your local MEGA Corp. GamePlex. "Blurb - Part II Unified Field Theory" Welcome, thanks for joining Nina's broadcast! In case you missed it, Nina and Ian had teamed up to engage the Vikings. They've been overcoming hindrances, including dealing with each other's abilities and being left alone!Will Nina and Ian reunite?Will either escape with their badges?Tune in and stick together for the rest of the match to find out! "...Like drifting snowfall,\\ those who were separated, \\ now reunited.#HaikuPrajna - Finding The Way...Thank you for reading and for sharing a short review with your honest feelings on your blog or your platform of choice; it means the world to the authors and is the easiest way to support the work you read, as your comments will reach other readers!Follow via email and, as a gift, all readers get an ebook short story each week every Monday and Friday--selection rotates every few weeks, so try to collect them all!Please reach out if you enjoy our work.[Originally published as two ebooks, Part I: Hiding One's Tracks, and Part II: Unified Field Theory]

Amidst the ruins of a world devastated by a virus over two decades ago, Seraphim has found refuge with her friends, who have managed to thrive in their new life. Despite trying to move on, restlessness plagues her as she's haunted by memories of her past.When the opportunity arises to embark on a routine journey north for vital resources, Seraphim's compulsion to join-hoping it will give her the experience and confidence she needs to finally settle-overrides the many risks, and after fielding multiple objections, she is granted permission to go.Leaving behind the safety of her newfound home, she steps back into a treacherous world teeming with danger, where adversaries lurk at every turn and the men she's with test her patience at every opportunity. Torn between desire and autonomy, she learns that not all connections are a liability, especially when they come with such passionate, unforeseen benefits.When the unthinkable happens, Sera must find the courage to trust in herself and in those she has come to rely on, confronting her deepest fears and putting her resilience to the test. This novel includes content that may not be suitable for all readers, content warnings are available at the beginning of the book.

What would you do if you woke up in the center of a violent psychological experiment? For Maxwell Hopper, this question has become a matter of reality. Living in the picturesque city of Avalon, Max has become both the most renowned and notorious member of his society. He lives a life of psychological warfare with his greatest enemy, the mayor of the beautiful city, Kellen Weathers. Every year, the battle of wits and violence intensifies and grows. Soon it will reach a climax. Could this be that year? Or will things suddenly turn in an unexpected way?