In a world where realms collide and supernatural beings vie for dominance, Alice, a bold and stubborn teenager, discovers she is far more than she ever imagined. The daughter of Kael, the dark ruler of the Land of the Immortals, and a powerful mermaid queen, Alice’s existence is intertwined with ancient prophecies, dangerous secrets, and an impending war that could reshape all realms.
Alice’s journey begins in a prestigious school for the supernatural, where she forms unlikely alliances with Micheal, a dragon-vampire hybrid; Aliyah, her mermaid cousin and protector; and Demian, a brooding werewolf prince with a hidden connection to her. As Alice uncovers the truth about her origins and the enemies plotting against her, she becomes a beacon of hope for the oppressed and a target for those seeking to control her destiny.
When Kael unexpectedly emerges from the Gate of Bael, Alice must reconcile with her enigmatic father, who harbors regrets and truths that shake the foundations of her beliefs. Together, they uncover shocking secrets, including the manipulation of Lucifer, the betrayal of trusted allies, and the mystery surrounding Alice’s frozen mother, who holds the key to an ancient power.
As Alice learns to wield her extraordinary abilities—guided by Saraphina, the last mermaid elder—she is thrust into a web of conspiracies led by Lyanna, a power-hungry manipulator determined to eliminate her. Meanwhile, Alice’s bond with Demian deepens as they face shared dangers, igniting tension between their families and realms.
In a world where trust is fragile and power is a dangerous weapon, Alice must navigate betrayal, love, and self-discovery. With Kael, Micheal, Aliyah, and Demian by her side, she embarks on a perilous quest to unite the realms, confront her enemies, and fulfill her destiny as the one destined to bring balance—or destruction—to all.
But as the threads of fate tighten, Alice faces the ultimate question: will she rise as the savior of the realms or succumb to the darkness within?
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25 Chs
RECOPILACION DE FRASES Y REFLEXIONES DE LA VIDA COTIDIANA
RECOPILACION DE FRASES Y REFLEXIONES DE LA VIDA COTIDIANA, POEMAS. DIVERSOS AUTORES CON SU RESPECTIVA ETIQUETA.
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21 Chs
FRay
Until he crashlands on the Wynne Farm near St Anne, Alderney, Edmund Bolton will have insisted the most prudent thing about himself is his medical degree and his willingness to fight fascists. But of course it’s that island, and that farm – and that family.
Aidan Wynne is tortured by the shame of others and tormented by a freedom he feels he can never possess. Until the handsome military doctor with far too much understanding and far too little self-preservation comes to turn his life on its head.
The war makes fighters of all affected, but none so much as the lovers and those who must love quietly. Often, the fray has less to do with weaponry and bloodshed, and everything to do with keeping tame a passion that seeks to send the world up in flames without burning oneself up in the process.
”Once more into the fray,
into the last good fight I’ll ever know.
Live and die on this day,
live and die on this day.”
Fray is created by Li Walt, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
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50 Chs
Difraksi Fragmen
Edwin Albern, bocah berusia tujuh tahun dipaksa oleh keluarganya berkeliling dunia hanya untuk melihat sisi gelap dari kehidupan manusia. Dunia yang dia tinggali ternyata lebih busuk dari pada yang dia kira, tempat di mana martabat manusia dan nilai kehidupan tidak dapat ditentukan. Kebahagiaan yang dia lihat selama ini seolah-olah hanya kebohongan yang dipamerkan.
Pembunuhan, pembantaian, perbudakan dan kekejaman lainnya telah bocah itu saksikan dengan kedua matanya sendiri. Tidak ada tempat aman! Hak asasi manusia tidak lebih dari catatan yang kapan saja bisa diabaikan. Setiap kota yang dia kunjungi selalu ada manusia yang melakukan kejahatan semudah bernapas.
Sejak berusia lima tahun dia sudah mengetahui bahwa keluarganya adalah mafia, mereka tidak lebih dari sekelompok penjahat. Karena Edwin yang kecil dan polos dipenuhi idealisme keadilan membuatnya menjaga jarak dengan keluarganya. Bahkan kematian orang tuanya beberapa bulan setelah dia mengetahui pekerjaan mereka tidak sedikit pun menyentuh hatinya.
Tapi pandangan hidupnya berubah setelah upacara pemakaman.
Kakaknya, anggota keluarganya yang tersisa menceritakan segala hal tentang keluarganya. Mereka mungkin dikenal sebagai mafia, tapi kenyataannya yang mereka lakukan adalah berbeda. Mereka melakukan pekerjaan demi melindungi tempat mereka.
Sepotong kebohongan terungkap, tentang dua orang yang bermain peran bahkan rela menipu putranya sendiri. Setelah perjalanannya selesai, bocah kecil itu membuat keputusan, bahwa sekarang adalah gilirannya bermain peran.
5.0
276 Chs
Frágil
Os quatro caras mais atrativos da Escola de Arte de Barcelona estão interessados pela mesma menina: Malvina Lynn, uma garota tímida por fora, mas totalmente pervertida por dentro. Com quem ela vai ficar? É você que escolhe.
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2 Chs
FRAMED
"What do you want from me?"
"Hey, you don't have to hurt yourself doing that. I'll let you go home— but you have to do something for me first."
.
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"They took Sofi; they have your daughter."
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One night.
One abduction.
One choice; Family or Career.
A surgical resident, Liana's life takes a turn for the worst when her daughter, Sofi is abducted. In her quest to get her back, Liana violates her oath as a doctor, takes part in a homicide, and the game of losses begins when she gets framed.
Caught in a brawl between her past and present, Liana has to make a choice one that links her to many she thought she had broken links with.
For a woman whose dream has always been to work in the OR, everything fades slowly, and suddenly the focus is shifted, but she has to survive.
Her freedom is utterly dependent on a man she has long hated, the father of her child and a CEO of a multimillion law firm.
What choice will Liana make to clear her name?
And what if the past isn't so bad, will love bloom, or will the horrors of the past cling to her this time too?
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[EXCERPT]
"That's Sofi! That's my daughter Sofi. Don't do anything to her, I beg of you. Please don't lay a hand on her, please."
He smiled cynically, then gestured to the doctor to free her straps.
"You know what to do. We are going to watch everything you do. You call the police or tell anyone about this, she dies. And you die. Someone will drive you home."
"This is nothing close to a good time! You are a jerk!"
She shouted at him as he walked out unbothered. The man in lab coat stayed a while longer, looking at her, then left.
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5 Chs
Affray
Ryker had always been one of the strongest, until one mission he’s backstabbed by the comrades he cherished and loved, and thinks back on his life and how he got to this point.
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7 Chs
Frozen Fragile Fragments [BL]
When one peculiar evening an exploration trip goes wrong, Khachi, a 25-year-old volcanologist, is left frozen and stranded in a world that he comes to learn is the Spectral Domains.
The problem? That the Spectral Domains are nothing but folklore and myths trapped in a location that is people's imagination, yet here he was.
Unsure if the childhood stories of this foreign world are enough to get him back into the world he knows, Khachi finds every means to return. However, along the way, Khachi learns that there might be a more significant reason for his presence in the Spectral Domains. Or that if this new companion, Wen Baojing, a carefree human who claims to want to help him return, has another motive that consistently seems to both put and help Khachi out of danger.
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6 Chs
fragile
inner self
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9 Chs
Infra Terra
Mica is Infra Terra... inside the earth. How did she get there? Can she get out? How did the world of Terra come to be, and was the purpose of the population created for safety, or something much less... palatable? Joined forces with Owen, Zane, and Villana: three leaders of the Xenon forces of the underworld. Will she have the strength to leave behind what she has always known to become the fourth, or will she return to the safety of mindless obedience?
Hermann Hesse's short stories are often profound. They usually explore themes like self - discovery and the search for meaning in life. For example, in some of his stories, the characters are on a journey, both literally and metaphorically, to find their true selves.
The word count can vary greatly from one Hermann Hesse novel to another. For example, 'Siddhartha' is relatively concise, with around 40,000 words in some editions. However, 'The Glass Bead Game' is much longer, potentially having over 200,000 words depending on the translation and edition.
Hermann Hesse's last novel is 'The Glass Bead Game' (also known as 'Magister Ludi' in German). It's a complex and profound work that combines elements of philosophy, education, and the search for meaning. The story is set in a fictional future society where an elite group plays the Glass Bead Game, which represents a synthesis of all human knowledge and culture.
His short stories have had a great influence. They inspired many later writers to explore similar themes of self - exploration. For instance, his unique way of portraying the inner turmoil of characters became a model for others.
Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha' is a must - read. It beautifully portrays the protagonist's inner growth and his encounter with various teachings like Buddhism. 'Steppenwolf' is also excellent as it shows the complex and often - conflicted nature of the main character. And 'Narcissus and Goldmund' is another good one. It contrasts two different ways of life, the ascetic and the sensual, through the characters of Narcissus and Goldmund, providing a profound exploration of human desires and the search for meaning.
His last novel was 'The Glass Bead Game'. In this novel, Hesse created a unique fictional world centered around a game that encompassed all knowledge. It shows his deep thoughts on various aspects like education, culture, and human nature. Through the characters and their experiences in the game, we can see Hesse's exploration of how humans can achieve a harmonious state between intellect and spirit in a highly organized and sometimes rigid society.
Hermann Hesse's final novel was 'The Glass Bead Game'. This novel is set in a future society where an intellectual game, the Glass Bead Game, holds a central position. It's a complex work that combines elements of philosophy, spirituality, and intellectual pursuit. The main character, Joseph Knecht, is a player of this game and through his experiences, Hesse explores themes like the role of the intellectual in society, the relationship between knowledge and power, and the search for meaning in a highly structured and sometimes cold world.
Hermann Hesse's last novel is 'Magister Ludi' (also known as 'The Glass Bead Game'). It is a complex and profound work that delves into themes of knowledge, art, and the human condition. The story is set in a future society where an elite group plays a game that encompasses all forms of knowledge. Through this novel, Hesse explores the relationship between the individual and society, as well as the pursuit of wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. It reflects his mature thinking and his exploration of different philosophical and cultural ideas at the end of his writing career.
The final novel written by Hermann Hesse was 'The Glass Bead Game'. It's considered one of his significant works and showcases his unique literary style and themes.