Saga de Ender y Saga de la Sombra – Orson Scott Card
El juego de Ender (título original Ender's Game, 1985) es la novela más conocida de Orson Scott Card. Obtuvo los dos premios más prestigiosos de la ciencia ficción: el premio Nébula a la mejor novela en 1985 y el premio Hugo a la mejor novela en 1986. La novela se originó como un cuento de ciencia ficción en la revista Analog (1977), cuento que recibió el premio Ignotus de 1994, así como sendas nominaciones al Hugo y Locus de 1978. Está ambientada en un futuro donde la humanidad se enfrenta al exterminio a manos de una agresiva sociedad extraterrestre conocida como los "insectores" (buggers en el original). Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin es reclutado a la edad de seis años para ser adiestrado en la Escuela de Batalla, una estación espacial donde niños superdotados son preparados desde su infancia para dirigir la próxima guerra. El juego de Ender es el primero de un grupo de cinco libros conocidos como la Saga de Ender. En 1999 Card comenzó una serie de novelas paralela a la acción descrita en la Saga de Ender, la Saga de las Sombras, que se compone de otros cinco libros.
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Boy in Denim Jacket
A specific girl's regrets and unsaid feelings towards the boy she likes, her realizations and lessons on other things along the chapters of her life and the people that she's surrounded with.
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Amelia Scott
James and Amelia accidentally meet again under a very eccentric circumstance after 12 years of trying to forget each other's existence.
Twelve years ago, Amelia who was 16 at the time was raped by James under the influence of drugs.
To save the family name, James' mother convinces Amelia, whose parents' at the time had an unfortunate car accident, to marry James for an amount of money that could be used for her parents' hospital expenses.
Confused, hurt and in fear for her parents' life, Amelia married James.
Fortunately, James is later sent abroad for a fresh start.
Twelve years later, the couple accidentaly meet.
James starts to feel love for Amelia however, Amelia starts feeling the past fears and anxiety toward James.
Their past and James' family reputations keeps Amelia from feeling anything besides fear and hatred for a time but James does not stop showing love and tenderness to Amelia.
Unfortunately, some people start seeking revenge on James through Amelia.
James has to keep Amelia safe while slowly curing her heart, that has been hurt for a long time.
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Rin Scott
Rin Scott is the only child in werewolf history that has been born with out a wolf. Coming from a good and affluential family she has never been abused or neglected just ignored. Rin holds a secret talent that anyone would pay to get their hands on. A chain of event leads to nothing but blood shed and tears. Rin must decide if she is going to accept her fate or change the future.
This book does contain dark themes.
All rights are reserved for the content of the story itself effect 8/30/2020 at 2:46am. I do not own the rights to the cover art.
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At Long Last: Scott and Preston
When Scott Trask gets a job at his law firm, Preston Reynolds begins to feel the same attraction he felt for his best friend’s younger brother years earlier. But he couldn't be sexually attracted to the young man. Preston isn't gay.<br><br>Scott has been in love with Preston for years, but just because Preston is now divorced doesn’t mean he’s available. Yet soon enough, they surrender to their desires, and begin a passionate affair.<br><br>At first, Scott thinks he can handle it when Preston wants to keep their private life together a secret but he’s wrong. Then when Preston promises to change, there is hope. Sort of. Preston has a tough choice. Learn to accept himself at long last, or risk losing Scott forever.
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THE DUST JACKET
What if you purchase a book from a second hand bookstore and found a dying letter written on it? What would you do? Would you ignore it? Would you try finding the previous owner?
This is the dilemma of Eric, a young D.J. of an evening segment to a radio station. He bought a book at a small second hand bookstore. When he got home, he tried to browse the pages of the book. He then noticed that at the last blank pages of the book, a letter was written. It started with the greeting, “Yam” and ended with “Your Dad.” It is actually a letter of a dying father to his daughter whom he had not talked to for ages. Having read it several times, Eric wanted to give the book to the daughter but his dilemma is he does not know where to look for her. The only clue that he has is the simple greeting, “Yam.”
The letter kept on bugging him, as if pleading to be sent to the addressee. What will he do? Would Eric be able to give the dying message of the father to his daughter?
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Skyler Scott – The Unknown
"Now let her go."
All heads turned to the back as they came into view.
"Or what?" He said calmly.
He took another step towards me and I took one more back.
"Don't do it," He yelled.
"Do what?" He had a sickening smile on his face...if you could call it that.
"Do this?" and before I knew it, his hand was on my shoulder and he pushed.
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For seventeen years of her life Skyler never knew her mother. She grew up hating her, yet everything suddenly started to evolve around what really happened to her.
With the past getting mixed with her present, she doesn't seem certain about anything. Especially when images start to flash in her mind and with Hunter, a guy that just shows up and knows more than she thinks, and she's not certain about her feelings anymore.
Forced to find the truth and people wanting her, she has to leave Captacold and venture into Darkwood – a place of nightmares and beasts crawling everywhere – with only her best friend, someone she doesn't completely know...and a lot of pain.
Nothing is ever as it seems, especially her emotions she didn't know she had, and horrid secrets that unravel. The hunter becomes the hunted.
Do not duplicate under any means. Copyright (C) 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Jamie Scott
Dermot looked into her eyes with love and lust in his eyes and said "Olivia, I want to live in this moment forever. I don't want to see no daylight"
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That night was the last time Olivia Grimes ever saw Dermot, the love of her life and that last time changed her life forever. She lost everything and never became the person that she had always dreamed of.
Eight years later, Olivia Grimes met a man who changed her believe about what really happened eight years ago
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That Amethyst Jacket
A percussionist with the local orchestra, Ashlee sometimes has very little to do, so she daydreams about the new bass player, Michela. When Michela asks her out to dinner, her dreams seem to be coming true.<br><br>But is Michela gay? Ashlee didn’t think so, but her goodnight kiss plants the seed of hope.<br><br>Over their second date, they review Michela’s portfolio. Could Ashlee help Michela start her career? Before they can find out, their third date is interrupted by Michela’s angry and violent ex. Is the fourth time the charm?
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Your jacket
Have no idea why it says 'female leading', what does that even mean? Anyway gales a guy, wait do I say that in the story? Well there all guys, I forgot to make a girl, oh wait! Yuki! And those girls who steped on gayles books! Aww I totally forgot about those girls, not yuki, the book steppers, I'll make something horrible happen to them ☺️
Travis Scott is a well - known American rapper. His story began with his passion for music. He grew up influenced by various musical styles. He started making his own music, which is characterized by its unique blend of hip - hop, trap, and psychedelic sounds. His mixtapes and albums, like 'Rodeo' and 'Astroworld', have been highly successful. He's also known for his energetic live performances that often feature elaborate stage setups and mosh pits. He has collaborated with many big names in the music industry, which has further boosted his popularity.
Travis Scott is a well - known American rapper. He was born in Houston, Texas. His music often features unique beats and a blend of different styles. He started making music at a young age and gradually gained popularity through mixtapes. His album 'Astroworld' was a huge success, bringing him international acclaim. He is also known for his energetic live performances which often include elaborate stage setups and mosh pits.
Travis Scott's story is a complex one. He began his music career with a passion for creating something new. He was not content with following the existing trends in rap. His early days were filled with experimentation. He would mix different sounds, from the gritty street sounds of Houston rap to more psychedelic and ambient noises. His mixtapes like 'Days Before Rodeo' were a preview of what was to come. When 'Rodeo' was released, it showed his growth as an artist. He had a more polished sound and his lyrics were more refined. He was able to tell stories about his life, his dreams, and his experiences in the music industry. His subsequent albums continued to build on this success. 'Astroworld' was a huge success, with tracks that were on everyone's playlist. But the Astroworld Festival incident brought a lot of scrutiny. Despite this, he still has a large and dedicated fan base that looks forward to his future music and his ability to continue to innovate in the rap genre.
His collaborations with other big - name artists can also be top stories. When he teams up with someone like Drake or Kanye West, it creates a stir in the music and entertainment world. People are always interested to see what kind of music they will create together and how their different styles will blend.
The Travis Scott concert was a huge event. There was a massive crowd, and the energy was really high. Scott's performance was electrifying with his unique style of music and stage presence. The stage was filled with amazing visuals and lights that added to the overall atmosphere. However, it also faced some controversies, like issues with crowd control.
Well, one of the top stories could be their latest music releases. Their new songs often generate a lot of buzz in the music industry and among fans. For example, the unique beats and lyrics in their tracks attract a wide audience.
The main event was the massive overcrowding. People were packed in so tightly that it was impossible to move freely. Then there were the injuries and deaths that occurred during the concert. And Travis Scott's performance while all this was going on in the crowd. His performance continued despite the chaos, which was a major point of controversy.
The Astroworld festival turned into a tragedy. There was a large crowd that became unruly. Travis Scott was performing on stage. The event was oversold and not enough safety precautions were in place. As a result, many people got crushed and there were multiple deaths and numerous injuries. It was a very sad event that raised a lot of questions about event management and safety at large music festivals.
One key moment was the release of his album 'Astroworld'. It put him on the map globally. Another was his first big live performance that got him noticed for his energetic stage presence. His collaboration with major artists also marked important points in his career.
Well, his recent fashion choices might be one of the top stories. He has a unique sense of style that often gets noticed. Maybe he wore something really outlandish or started a new fashion trend that fans and the media are talking about.