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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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All the selections in Richard M. Dorson's Folktales Told around the World were recorded by expert collectors, and the majority of them are published here for the first time. The tales presented are told in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, and Oceania. Unlike other collections derived in large part from literary texts, this volume meets the criteria of professional folklorists in assembling only authentic examples of...
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Step into the captivating world of Nordic tales, where gods clash, heroes rise, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance! Dive into a realm teeming with epic battles, cunning tricksters, and majestic beings from ancient sagas that continue to enthrall audiences worldwide.Explore the panoramic landscapes where towering gods like Odin and Thor wield unimaginable power, where Valkyries soar above battlefields, and where the mischievous Loki weaves...
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Mythology serves as the tapestry of human imagination, weaving together stories that transcend time, culture, and geography. Amidst this rich tapestry, one can discern the presence of divine archetypes-universal figures that appear in various forms across different world mythologies. Thesearchetypes, often embodying fundamental aspects of the human experience, serve as a testament to the shared threads that connect diverse cultures and civilizations...
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Discover the original macabre stories of your most beloved classics in this collection of disturbingly dark fairy tales.
'Story-telling is one of the most ancient and universal of arts.' – Laura F. Kready, A Study of Fairy Tales, 1916
'The instruments of darkness tell us truths.' – William Shakespeare, Macbeth, 1623
This twisted treasury presents over forty of the world's most wicked fairy tales, including the original versions of stories...
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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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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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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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From mermaids to dragons, 16 ancient Celtic fairy tales retold with their histories
The Celtic cultures of the British Isles – Ireland, Scotland and Wales – have produced some of the richest traditional tales in Europe. Three words best sum up their themes and flavour: adventure, enchantment and romance.
In this book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best Celtic fairy tales for a new generation. The stories are sourced from old folk tale collections...
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Wolf's life in the wood might be happy, except for one problem. He can't control his urge to devour children who stumble across his path. His runaway desires have made him an outcast among his peers. He lives an unhappy, solitary life - until he encounters the Brothers Grimm.Wolf is thrilled to realize that in the presence of these scholars, he can speak. The Grimms take Wolf into their camp, fill him with brandy, and poke at the source of his unhappiness....
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Festivals and Holy Days are very familiar, very important interwoven part of our religious and social life. Leaving aside the holy days, undoubtedly, festivals are objects of natural love to the entire human race. Poet Laureate Kalidasa, has observed this truth and says 'Human beings are fond of festivities' ("utsava priya khalu manuShyaaH" shaakuntala Act 6). They are especially happy occasions of life. The most common method in which people all...
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This volume, Tales Told By Balebos And Gusan, is the third in a set of collections covering indigenous tales from what we know now as The Middle East. Tales Told By Balebos And Gusan traces the arc of storytelling across countries that we are familiar with such as Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. In particular, this volume also reaches into the ancient Armenian tradition of storytelling, which is an absolute delight.
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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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Veloian is the smallest clan in the Icka Domain on a distant planet. The clan comprises two classes: Hunters (warriors) and Users, who have such capabilities as telekinesis and mind linking. Young Belara is a Hunter while her twin brother, Pentor, is a User-both are still in training. They're the children of the Veloian. Na'Katon (leader), Te'Har, and his lover, Ti'Aya. When Te'Har hears of a "massive explosion" at the Kazar, the site of the Great...
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In the picturesque backdrop of her rural hometown, Haylee Morgan, a young country girl, stumbles upon Rex Cranston, an initially imposing figure. However, as fate would have it, a twist of events leads Haylee to discover there may be more to Rex than meets the eye. Encouraged by her best friend Alex, Haylee decides to extend a hand of friendship to Rex, and their paths intertwine with increasing frequency.As the sun-drenched days of summer pass by,...
17) The Crimson Fold
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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...
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The Princess and the Puppy Maze, One Moment in the Land of Dreams, is a fairy tale story of a selfish and uncaring young Princess who demands that all who know her, love her and prove their love to her before she considers them worthy of her love. One day she receives a wolf puppy from her parents, the King and the Queen, and sets three difficult tasks for the puppy to conquer if he wishes for her to love him.
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This is a fiction story about the humanity that established colonies on the distant planets across the galaxy.Among them the colony of Arion thrived on the verdant world of Veridia.Arion was known for its remarkable scientific creation of Stellarcaster, a device capable of projecting holographic simulations of ancient civilisations on the night sky.
20) Afterlight
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He was not ready to lose her in either world, so he tricked the stars and conspired against the Universe.
He loved her in life - he swept her into a portal and loved her in death, and then he sent her back to her world as he continued to linger in his - between life and between death.
They told her it was all in her mind. They said that her memories were never real. They locked her away until he found a way back, to her world.
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