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Xiaofan, the unparalleled Sword God, was betrayed and reborn 500 years in the past. In this life, he vows to make up for all regrets, to stand above all geniuses, to eliminate all his enemies, and to become the Ancestor of Swords for all realms!With the control of the Immortal Slaying Formation and devouring all beings in the heavens, with one man and one sword, he slaughters all foes in the world!This is a story of a youth, holding a three-foot green...
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A retelling of the Perrault fairy tale set in pre-colonial India, in which two stepsisters receive gifts from a goddess and each walks her own path to find her gift's purpose, discovering romance along the way.
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This volume, Tales from the Hakawati, is the second in a set of collections covering indigenous tales from the broader Arabic diaspora.
In putting this small collection of tales together I've found the process to be particularly rewarding. Arabic folklore and fairy tales reflect the deep cultural roots and diverse traditions of the Arab world.
I've also been impressed by the diversity of the narratives. Arabic storytelling encompasses a wide range...
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Long ago, before Earth was a contender for life, Eastrea was home to a variety of beings and creatures. Gods created vast landscapes, monsters roamed and formed armies, and people gained power from the planet to fight back.
The meddilings of the god, Ration, created a war that set about the events that tore the planet apart, forcing the Eastreans to rebuild. The Castaways have made a home on Earth and face creatures they could have only imagined.
This...
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Born in 1960, Olivier Aymar has a PhD in history, specialising in the history of the Kurds and Zazas. In this book, he presents eight traditional folk tales of kindness, goodness, courage, compassion and other such qualities. Eight short initiatory stories in which the various characters outdo themselves, revealing their courage and bravery and acting like true heroes of ancient mythical days.
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This is a story about courage, respect, friendship, a fairy tale for young and old that will give a little joy and amazement in its simplicity to all. This is the story of a dragon, or rather a little dragon: the little cloud dragon. A little dragon that loves to jump, but cannot do so on his soft cloud. This is the story of a girl who becomes friends with him. A girl who finds a playmate in the little dragon. This is a story about the beauty of giving...
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Step into the enchanting world of the woodlands where magic and mystery intertwine in "Tales From The Woodlands." This collection of stories takes you on a journey through ancient forests, where mythical creatures roam and ancient spirits whisper secrets. Meet brave adventurers, cunning tricksters, and wise forest dwellers as they navigate through the whimsical and fantastical landscapes of the woodlands. Each tale is woven with rich imagery and captivating...
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This fairy tale has no happy endings only dark beginnings. They call them the Crimson Fold. High up in their castle they look down on my little world and wield a silent control. That is, until the invitations are sent out.I never dreamed I'd be selected. They tell me it's a privilege. I should be honored. But the fear in their eyes doesn't lie.If I refuse to go, my family will be shunned. If I go, my life and my body will no longer be mine. It'll...
9) Slipper
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Meet the woman whose life inspired the world's most famous tale… Lucinda, a penniless English orphan, is abused and exploited as a cinder-sweep by her aristocratic relatives. On receiving her sole inheritance-a pair of glass-beaded slippers-she runs away to France in pursuit of an officer on whom she has a big crush. She joins the baggage train of Louis XIV's army, and eventually finds her way to Paris. There she befriends the man who will some...
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant African savanna in this enchanting collection of animal tales! Join a curious young elephant, a mischievous monkey, and a wise old lion as they navigate the challenges and wonders of the wild. Filled with heartwarming adventures and valuable life lessons, "The Tales of the Savanna" is a captivating read for kids and animal lovers alike. Get ready to be transported to a world where friendship, bravery,...
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In an alternate-universe gothic-flavoured Greece, one war consumes the mortal world while another brews in the realm of the gods. Civil war rages on the island of Syros, and Psyche impersonates the goddess Aphrodite in order to win support for her father's cause. When the goddess curses her in revenge, she sends her son, Eros, to finish the job. Newly questioning his place and power, he refuses, and whisks Psyche away to an enchanted palace out of...
12) Until Sunset
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The end? This is just the beginning.Winning seems like a far-off dream. Something that happened a lifetime ago, to someone else.Now, I don't even recognize myself. This hunger inside of me demands to be fed, but the need to save my people is stronger.It'll come down to us versus them, but the problem is which side am I really on? And will I be able to live with myself when it is all over? Living with regret is even harder when you have eternity to...
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Why does every generation believe they are immune to the mistakes of the past, while invariably repeating them? Why do we begin our children's lives teaching them lies (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny eggs, Tooth Fairy, etc) and then tell them lying is bad while expecting them to still trust us?
Why does it seem our leaders (Western) are destroying wirtually everything they claim to be fixing? And, why does racism only apply to whites? In fact, why do...
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The plan is simple-find my mate, bond her, and ascend as the next king of gods.I'm ready for this. Been preparing all my life. The world is mine, and nothing will stop me from fulfilling my destiny. Especially not a mortal female only meant as a means to my regaining my powers.But Irine isn't what I expected, and neither is the bonding, and that plan up there may need a tweak or ten. I must reevaluate my approach to... everything. For the first time...
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Discover Passion That Transcends Time and TaleImagine a world where the heart's deepest desires beat in unison with tales as old as time and as breathtaking as a first love. Within the pages of this mesmerizing book, four timeless romances unfold, each breathing new life into stories you thought you knew. From the star-crossed lovers of Verona to the cursed beauty and her beast, from the fiery passion of a Dragon King to the tragic elegance aboard...
16) Hammer of Gaul
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When an experiment to open a door between our world and a parallel timeline goes wrong, boundaries throughout the multiverse are shattered. Dr. David Castellanos, a brilliant scientist, and his adventurous nephew Kevin are unwittingly thrust into a world beyond imagination. They find themselves in ancient Gaul, a land of myth and legend, where Julius Caesar is on the march and the very fabric of reality is in flux.As David and Kevin navigate this...
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This is a fantasy fiction and sweet romance short story (word count 3,783).When Cole kidnaps Edith from her chamber, he believes he has everything all under control and Edith entirely in his power.How wrong could he have been! As he soon finds out that Edith is no damsel in distress, and neither is she one to submit to anyone unless there is a good reason for her doing so.Leaving it up to Cole to win her over with reason and if that fails his heart....
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A collection of five stories about people who meet each other under strange circumstances and how they interact: Old Maid: Tilly reads cards in the park and meets someone who is not what he looks like.Man in the Maze: Cameron stands in the rain withh a knife, under orders to assassinate the matriarch.Meeting the Elephant: Jenda takes food to the elephant tenders in the barn.Footprints in the Dark: Jesus finds something very strange in the old church...
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This direct sequel to Elizabeth Bear's highly acclaimed All the Windwracked Stars picks up the story some fifty years after Muire went into the sea and became the new Bearer of Burdens.
Beautiful Cathoair, now an immortal warrior angel, has been called back to the city of Eiledon to raise his son--Muire's son as well, cast up on shore as an infant. It is seemingly a quiet life. But deadly danger approaches…the evil goddess Heythe, who engineered...
20) One Shoe Tale
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Who was the mysterious girl that danced with the Angevin Crown Prince at the Buda Castle ball, then dashed off leaving behind nothing but a high-heeled shoe? Down the mean streets of Eighteenth-Century Budapest walks Ferenc Marlowe, failed revolutionary and pioneer private detective. Hired by the Prince to find the missing girl, Marlowe finds himself caught up in a tangled web of court intrigue, dynastic conspiracies and low morals in high places....
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