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After consulting the grimoire of her 17th century Scottish ancestor, Izzy starts down a dark path to resurrect the man she loves and accidentally killed.
Love candle in hand, she visualises Enzo, walking toward her, his body strong and lithe, rather than broken and bloody as she'd last seen him. Having already asked forgiveness for what she'd done, the imagined look on his face was one of love and acceptance. Harnessing that love, she wrapped both...
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Each year we hand-pick 50 of today's top indie authors and ask them to submit a story. Then we ask a team of ruthless judges to scour that ore and pick out the gems. The result is All These Shiny Worlds II:* a world of today where cosplay and stagecraft are bright lights hiding dark shadows* a world of tomorrow, where kitchen appliances fend for themselves and take solace in each other's arms, refugees from indifferent owners* a world of little cogs...
83) Mantabye
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In the roller coaster ride of life, our mind needs it's own peace time. A time where it can rejuvenate and refresh itself. Mantabye is a collection of thoughts on various aspects of emotional spectrum like anger, ignorance, feminism, equality etc It talks about the philosophical meaning of different human characteristics with excerpts from various religious scriptures. This book is meant to bring positivity and peace in your life
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DigiCat presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of...
85) Beginnings
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16 stories. 16 Australian authors.One theme. Beginnings.Esmerelda is trapped in a nightmare, unable to wake and escape from the darkness.A simple bus trip turns into a fight for survival.Alone in a strange place with no memories of who she is or how she got there, Alora's world changes forever.These are just some of the stories that you will find in this thrilling collection of speculative tales. Stories include: When the Lights Went Out by Lachlan...
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A fantastic anthology of novellas that don't fit neatly in a box. Includes The Witch Girl and the Wobbly by Michael Cooney, Please Listen Carefully As Our Options Have Changed by Eric Aldrich, Hearts In the Dark by Christopher Woods, Allure by Ed Burke, Eternal Spring by Cora Tate, Shipped Off by Gordon Blitz, and Shangri La by Mark Williams.
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This pioneering book was the first to recognize Native American oral verse as a vibrant part of North American literature. First published in 1918, its ancient and modern songs were translated by the era's leading scholars and poets. The depth of its authenticity is matched by the scope of its variety, which covers both personal and ceremonial life. All of North America's major tribes are represented here. Traditional poems from people of the Eastern...
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Summer Love is the first collection of short stories published by Duet, the young adult imprint from interlude Press. These short stories are about the emergence of young love--of bonfires and beaches, of the magical in-between time when young lives step from one world to another, and about finding the courage to be who you really are, to follow your heart and live an authentic life. The contributing authors have written stories about both romantic...
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The best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured annually with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world's richest and most prestigious literary awards. This edition of the anthology includes poems from each of the books shortlisted in both the Canadian and international categories for 2011, and are selected and introduced by judges Tim Lilburn, Colm Toibin, and Chase Twichell.
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Las historias del Mikilo o del perro negro, la receta del arrope de tuna, las vivencias de una sequía interminable y la falta de luz eléctrica son algunos de los temas que motivaron a muchos niños de escuelas rurales a escribir los textos que se reúnen en este libro. Los autores demuestran haber comprendido y resuelto la complejidad que encierra el oficio de escribir. Se convirtieron en escritores porque, además de enseñar, entretener o convencer...
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An eclectic collection of stories that will keep you turning the page. With stories that span styles, genres, and voices. Each one will keep you engaged.
Edited by Cecile Sarruf, the authors include Hailey Piper, Dawn DeAnna Wilson, Magaly Garcia, Susan Breall, VT Dorchester, Susan Breall, Robert Allen Lupton, Paul Attmore, Anthony Peters, Andrew Adams, Monique Gagnon German, Jason Zeitler, Gemma L. Brook, Audra Supplee, Lorna Walsh, Debby Huvaere,...
93) Resilience
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Blindsided by a break-up? Betrayed by someone you treasured? Broken and beaten down by life? We've been where you are. Unfortunately, a shattered heart or hopeless day is a universal suffering that can connect us all. Women are caretakers and providers, on top of the many other hats we wear daily. Yet in the midst of all our day to day responsibilities, we shoulder crushing obstacles. Many of us feel we can't allow ourselves to miss a beat. So, where...
94) Winter Draws On
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Seasonal Greetings!
Another year has nearly come and gone and, naturally, all our authors at Writers' Ink wish you a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year.
If you are not already familiar with our work, we sincerely hope you will enjoy our stories.
Whether you are an impatient reader, keen to reach the end of a story, or a more patient one, willing to linger over the words, you should find the length of the entertaining tales within just right.
We...
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As we speak we set ourselves free, as we write with us a reader also senses of being free.Wings to emotions is a compilation of a variety of authors.Emotions can be perplexing or heavy, they can also be joyous and precious or lovely. All those types exist on these pages as fragile as feathers, holding onto them are words in the form of stories, poems, etc. free to fly with Wings -this Book.Let your emotions fly. Happy or sad they are meant to be free....
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hard ticket noun (Nfld) a lively character, a tough or headstrong person, someone not easily controlled.
Hard Ticket showcases some of the most exciting writers in Newfoundland. Selected by critically acclaimed author Lisa Moore, these previously unpublished stories highlight the charged and magnetic work of Newfoundland's next generation of literary trailblazers.
Contributors to the anthology include Bridget Canning, Matthew Hollett, Jim McEwen,...
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Set sail on the high seas with this collection of 21 unforgettable short stories featuring dashing rogues, daring rebels, and wily pirates searching for treasures of all kinds, including a forgotten journal, a heavenly sword, a young girl's lucky sock, and even the Fountain of Youth. Some pirates are familiar-complete with parrots, peg legs, and eye patches-but most are unique: a twelve-year-old computer hacker, a heroic rabbit on an unusual quest,...
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Revisit this 2018 collection with a fresh reissue! In the first collection of shorts presented by Writing Bloc Publishing, twenty writers explore the theme of escape, examining the urge to leave daily life behind and how that both helps and hinders us. These gripping tales run the gamut from science fiction and fantasy to political satire and literary fiction. Dive headfirst into this stunning collection, and you might just find that escape is right...
99) En Venecia
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George Sand, Charles Edmond Chojecki, Eugénie Foa, Jean Lorrain y Henri de Régnier nos sumergen en la Venecia mítica con unos personajes que rezuman magia y encanto: una mujer enmascarada, un viejo coleccionista armenio, la familia de los Tintoretto en el siglo XVI, el enamorado de una princesa, un interno del manicomio de San Servolo y un joven pintor.
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Pretty much every poet in every age has written about death and dying. Along with love, it might be the most popular subject in poetry. Yet, until now, no anthology has gathered the best and most famous of these verses in one place. This collection ranges dramatically. With more than 320 poems, it goes across all of history, from the ancients straight through to today. Across countries and languages, across schools of poetry. You'll find a plethora...