PESAWAT berbadan besar yang kutumpangi melaju cepat
meninggalkan London. Penerbangan ini nonstop menuju
Singapura.
Gadis dengan rambut dikucir dan seperangkat touchscreen di
tangan, berisi corat-coret daftar pertanyaan, tersenyum gugup di
kursi berlapis kulit asli di sebelahku. Aku sedang tidak berselera
untuk tersenyum, cukup menyeringai, menatapnya datar.
”Silakan,” kataku.
”Maaf, wawancara ini sudah berkali-kali ditunda. Kami sudah
berusaha menyesuaikan jadwal. Tapi begitulah, tidak mudah
mengejar kesibukan Anda.” Dia sedikit percaya diri tampaknya.
Senyumnya lebih baik.
Aku mengangguk. Aku tahu, tidak perlu dijelaskan. Janji
pertama bertemu di Jakarta kemarin pagi batal karena aku sudah
berangkat menghadiri konferensi. Editor senior majalah minggu-
an itu spesial meneleponku, minta maaf, bilang wawancara ini
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51 Chs
The Dragon's Berry
Fifty Years Ago, everything changed.
The once vibrant planet of life, now became a man-eating hell.
Monsters called Soul Eaters nearly destroyed humanity, putting them on the brink of extinction.
But fortunately, the Star Dragons emerged, saving humanity and giving them a chance to see another day.
Among all the chaos, humans began to mutate, turning into abominations called Runes.
Berry, a fragile, pink-haired Rune, just barely survives a deadly test to determine his fate. Now, he must navigate a world that fears him, haunted by the threat of his own poisonous nature.
When he catches the attention of Caelum, the Star Dragons’ powerful leader, an unlikely bond forms. But love between a dragon and a Rune is forbidden, and as their feelings grow, so does the risk to both of them.
Caught between duty and desire, Berry and Caelum must decide: will they defy the rules that bind them, or let their love be swallowed by the shadows of their world?
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34 Chs
Commanding Officer Thomas
Lieutenant Lee Mallory spends his time off duty playing video games. There isn't much else to do while stationed on the USS Nova out in deep space.<br><br>Unfortunately, a run in with his commanding officer, Jonan Thomas, strips him -- and everyone else onboard -- of their gaming privileges.<br><br>Thomas has had it in for Lee from day one, when they got off on the wrong foot. Now, banned from using the game server in the rec room, Lee sneaks online in his quarters after hours, looking to play.<br><br>That's where he meets a fellow gamer onboard who's interested in a different kind of game. As much as Lee wants to hook up, though, he can't afford to get into any more trouble.<br><br>Can Lee take command -- in the game and in the bedroom -- without further aggravating his CO?
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16 Chs
Pandora: Story of Henry Renner
Henry Renner - a simple 22 year old male, no girlfriend, no friends, no family. He only solely focused on his job and studies, while trying to live his calm average life, with no disturbances whatsoever.
“Being born in 2256 is hard…” is what he thought as the robot maid handed him a can of cold beer.
He lazily put on his headphones and gradually lost consciousness…then he woke up in the other world.
PAUSED for the time being.
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16 Chs
Thomas Micch
Norbert, a young man from Granville, learns that he shares the same fate as his grandfather. Determined to make something of his life, he sets out to make his dreams a reality. But as he embarks on his journey, he discovers that his past trauma has left him with a warped view of life and relationships.
When his mother is murdered, Norbert must navigate a world of pain, depression, and lies to uncover the truth about her death. As he uncovers hidden secrets, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about himself and his family.
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9 Chs
Happy New Year, Thomas
New Year 2021 for Thomas is an unpleasant year because he has to undergo a tough trial, what are those?
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9 Chs
Frost Berry
After a mutation in the human gene caused 98% of all mankind to be turned into unrecognizable and even more intelligent creatures, the remaining 2% will be forced to hide in oppression from their superior counterparts. However, after nearly an entire century of oppression and fear, mankind makes the first step toward reclaiming what was once theirs. These genetically modified 'superior' humans have no weaknesses besides low temperatures.
Every year, a winter of massive proportions blitzes over the face of the earth, casting a white veil over mother nature for forty-three days. With mankind's only weakness buried under heaps of snow, mankind finally has a chance to fight back. Through a group of specially curated fighters named the 'Frost Berries', they harness the power of technology that would even rival the smartest of civilizations and use this forty-three-day window to slowly but surely reclaim their rightful Earth.
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3 Chs
Henry Mikaelson: The Great Evil
Henry Mikaelson, the great evil who spreads fear all over the world. He’s the strongest Upgraded Tribrid ever.
He strikes fear in the hearts of his enemies and will even dagger or stake his family to get what we he wants.
“The Supernatural world is nothing but ants compared to the power of a God”
Rebekah: “Brother stop this madness”
“I can’t stop this madness!”
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7 Chs
Thomas Nyakango
Life is full of surprises. One may have dreams in terms of big achievements in the growth and development journey, however, in the process, things change for the better or worse. What does this scenario tell us. That imaginations or plans in life are one thing and actual results as planned or not planned are another.
It is therefore critical to be psychologically prepared for anything even when one is working towards premeditated goals. We have seen or witnessed these things happen, I being one of the victims, to the betterment or detriment of the individuals involved. Plans are either achieved or shattered in the full glare of the affected people.
One may have wanted to build a house of some sort, marry a woman or man of certain level of education, color, height, social and economic background, achieve certain level of education and professional background, be a person of repute in a way different from what the rest have experienced and related scenarios but which results are not ultimately implemented or achieved.
Hence, what we need to understand in a nutshell is that we should expect surprises in life either negatively or positively. Here, we should be ready to accept such scenarios because nothing is perfect. Given second chance it is possible to correct situations for the better and/or worse depending on the strategy or approach embraced.
Regrets in life is very common scene in life since apparently no one has ever made it as planned; people struggle to be at the level planned but practically that come to pass without reaching the expected heights in life. The reason why people keep on working hard or smart to be where they want to be in life. But because life itself is not permanent, people die before realizing their full potential, though practically it has never happened in the life of most people.
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3 Chs
Henry and Jim
A bittersweet short story about a lifetime love affair. Henry and Jim have spent a life in love, from the very first date arranged by Henry's sister, through the rocky times they worked to make ends meet, and into their twilight years.<br><br>Old men now, Henry reminisces about the love they've shared as he learns to cope with Jim's fading memory and his own fear of being forgotten by the only man he's ever loved.
The main conflict was over the power of the Church and the Crown. Henry wanted to assert more control over the Church in England, but Becket, as Archbishop of Canterbury, resisted. This led to a series of disputes.
One key idea could be about environmental awareness. Berry often emphasized the need for a new understanding of our relationship with the Earth. Another might be related to cultural and spiritual aspects of this new story.
In 'Thomas Berry The New Story', the idea of ecological awareness is crucial. Berry wants us to recognize that all life forms are interconnected. Also, there is the concept of cultural transformation. We need to change our cultures to be more in tune with the natural world, moving away from consumer - driven and exploitative cultures.
Thomas Berry's 'The New Story' encourages environmental thought by highlighting the interconnectedness of all things. When we understand that we are part of a greater whole, we are more likely to take actions to protect the environment. For example, we might reduce our carbon footprint because we see how it affects the global climate which in turn affects all life on Earth. Also, it challenges the traditional view of human superiority over nature, which is a fundamental shift in environmental thinking.
Thomas Berry's work in 'On a New Story' has a profound impact on modern environmental thought. His ideas encourage a shift from anthropocentric views to more ecocentric ones. By proposing a new story, he makes people reevaluate their relationship with nature. This can lead to more sustainable practices in areas like conservation, resource management, and urban planning. His work also influences environmental activists and scholars to think more deeply about the long - term consequences of human actions on the planet.
King Henry II and Thomas Becket had a conflict regarding the relationship between the state and the Church. Henry II sought to reform the legal system so that the clergy who committed crimes could be tried in the king's courts. Becket, however, was a strong defender of the Church's independence and privilege. This difference in views led to a bitter struggle. Henry II's frustration with Becket's opposition eventually led to the tragic end of Becket.
The rift had multiple consequences. Firstly, it led to a significant strain in the relationship between the monarchy and the Church. It also caused a great deal of unrest among the people, who were divided in their loyalties. Moreover, Becket's martyrdom made him a saint in the eyes of the Church, which further complicated the relationship between the two institutions. After his death, Henry had to do penance, which was a public display of his regret, but the underlying issues of power between the Crown and the Church remained for a long time.
Their relationship had a rocky development. Initially, Henry II trusted Becket enough to promote him to a very important position in the Church. But as Henry II started to push for more control over the clergy, Becket could not support his old friend's ideas. Becket was influenced by his new role and his religious beliefs. Their differences became more and more apparent, leading to open hostility. This ultimately led to Becket's death, which then had a profound impact on how Henry II was viewed and on the relationship between the monarchy and the Church in England.
There's no way to know just from 'Henry Henry novel' whether he is the protagonist. It could be that he is just a minor character or part of a sub - plot.