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Dear Readers,I am thrilled to introduce you to my latest literary creation, "The Magical Melodies of Mira the Musician." This enchanting tale is a symphony of emotions, a crescendo of imagination, and a harmonious journey through a world where music has the power to shape reality.Set in a whimsical land known as Harmonia, the story unfolds around the remarkable protagonist, Mira, a young musician with a heart as vast as the ocean and a talent that...
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Deep beneath the streets of Paris, a vampire hunter is born. Augustin Calmet didn't even know vampires existed outside of myth and legend until the night his wife was stolen by one. Now, he must search the ancient catacombs under the city's streets to find the woman he loves–and kill the monster that took her. The Vampire's Gift is a short story prequel to The Vampire's Daughter, the first book in the exciting Calmet Chronicles! Be sure to check...
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Engelchens Abenteuer ist die Geschichte eines kleinen Engels, der zum ersten Mal auf die Erde geschickt wird.
'Engelchen' soll später einmal der Schutzengel eines Menschenkindes werden, muss sich zuerst aber an die schweren Erdenergien und an die Menschen mit ihren verschiedenen Ausstrahlungen gewöhnen. Der grosse Rat der Engel gibt ihm deswegen zuerst die Aufgabe, auf die Spatzen eines kleinen Erdendorfes aufzupassen, was leicht ist, da Tiere...
7) Scholar King
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Nova Kingdom's people eagerly watch Dante, the son of King David, who is known by the title "Supreme King." Dante desires to surpass being just a royal heir, to go beyond his father's great legacy, and to carve out his own destiny. The aspiration to step out of his father's shadow and write his own epic propels the young king into an adventurous journey. For him, this quest is not only about leading his people and preserving the kingdom but also the...
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Time Travelers' ChroniclesEmbark on a journey through time and space with Sophia and Leo, two young guardians of the Symphony-a mystical force that governs the balance of history and the future. In the "Time Travelers' Chronicles," each book transports you to a different realm, from the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the art-filled streets of the Renaissance. Guided by the Symphony's ever-changing melody, Sophia and Leo face ethical dilemmas, solve...
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A captivating children's book that takes readers on an enchanting journey through the boundless skies. Throughout their journey, the book emphasizes the power of imagination, teamwork, and the importance of cherishing family bonds. As the children explore the sky realm, they learn valuable life lessons, forge deep connections, and discover that the sky is a place of endless possibilities. A heartwarming and inspiring tale that encourages young readers...
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Sometimes, there's SO much to do it can be hard to see the magic all around us. On your way to school each morning In the way you grow and learn and change In the unique things that make you - YOU And the BIG mysteries of life But even if you can't see it anymore… It's ALWAYS there! I hope the stories in this book help you remember to look for it – In the world and in yourself – every day!
11) Sealskin
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Treasures often wash up on the beach after a big storm, but Torin and Andry Danickson weren't expecting a perfectly-tanned sealskin caught on a piece of driftwood, and they certainly weren't expecting the naked girl who appeared, asking for the skin back.Sealskin is a fantasy short story based on old folklore.
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A brilliant and daring novel that reimagines Ovid's Metamorphoses
In the tradition of his bestselling debut novel The Lost Books of the Odyssey, Zachary Mason's Metamorphica transforms Ovid's epic poem of endless transformation. It reimagines the stories of Narcissus, Pygmalion and Galatea, Midas and Atalanta, and strings them together like the stars in constellations-even Ovid becomes a story. It's as though the ancient mythologies had been rewritten...
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Where is the line between fairy tale and reality? How do you distinguish fiction from the truth when lies are so good and sweet that they are received as the undeniable truth, while the truth is so frightening that you want to close your eyes and run into the world of dreams?Take a dip into the fairy-tale world and try to get justice from the hungry fox, if you are a little bunny, find those responsible for the ecological crisis of the forest, along...
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When a widowed farmer calls his two sons to him and tells them of his plans for their inheritance, the true nature of what is in their hearts shows through. In stylized language reminiscent of traditional fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Bob Podrasky weaves a magical tale of two brothers, a tiny village and a forest, love and jealousy, secrets and magic. While most fairy tales written today are retellings of the classic...
15) Nokken
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Lucy Kincaid voleva una vita semplice e una casa con una staccionata bianca, ma una volta che Jens la porta a Undraland, realizza che ciò che desiderava non sarebbe pi stato nelle sue carte. Pesta, la malvagia sirena, vuole Lucy morta e non si fermerà davanti a nulla per proteggere il suo regno che lentamente risucchia la vita dalla gente di Undraland. Nik apre la strada con Lucy mentre combattono con innumerevoli nemici per abbattere il portale...
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Once upon a time, somewhere in France, there was a man whose reckless obsession led him down a dark path - one which, ultimately, cost him his life. That ought to have been the end of it.Regrettably, as is so often the case, those who least deserve it, suffer for the actions of others. A decade after being sent away, Sebastien Daviau returns to the little village where everything began. Hoping to lay the ghosts of his childhood to rest, he studiously...
17) Sister & Serpent
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Princesses Sophia and Rosalinda grew up opposite each other in every way: Rosalinda is beautiful, but lacks intelligence and grace, while Sophia is witty and charming, but ugly. When Rosalinda's true love breaks the curse that keeps her idiotic, it seems that Sophie will be forever forgotten, unless she can change her luck herself, and break her own curse. But can anything be that simple?
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Lady Kathryn's father sends her to court to find a husband, but being penniless and disinterested doesn't bode well for her success. Bored by the petty intrigues of court, her frustration and loneliness are eased when the king charges her with the care of his newest acquisition: a wolf he and his hunters have recently captured. What the king doesn't realize is his remarkable pet was once Gabriel, his favorite knight, cursed into wolf form by an unfaithful...
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Once upon a time, a grieving sultan made an edict: he would marry a new bride every night and kill her the next morning, before she could betray him. Sutaita, daughter of the Sultan's vizier, planned on a life of quiet study. But when she learns she and her sister must be the next two brides for the bloodthirsty Sultan Shahryar al'Mamun, Sutaita decides to change their fortune. Staying alive by telling stories every night, she must buy enough time...
20) Ahtland: Godking
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In the fantastical world of Ahtland, where gods and mortals walk hand in hand as the tapestry of kingdoms, dark powers, and enigmatic schemes unfold. This epic world book delves into the secrets, legends, and intrigues that shape this richly detailed universe.At its heart lies the radiant figure of Inlustris, a deity whose arrival in Ahtland marked a turning point in its history. From his divine sons, the Godkings, to the mysterious Noss and their...
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