Cairo's birthmark has always looked like the number three. One night, he gets hit-and-run by a car. Miraculously, he survives and wakes up as he receives a phone call from his best friend Lyra. He then notices something strange - his birthmark changed shape! Into the number two! The Covid-19 pandemic soon breaks out in Metro Manila. During this time, Cairo develops feelings for Lyra. Yet, it confused him whether he should act on it because they have been best friends for the longest time. Will it take his birthmark another change before Cairo confesses to Lyra how he truly feels?
How to write a book? In the novel which explains my own experiences & strategies for writing. In this novel, I have correlatively explained how to become a writer? Nowadays, many children, adults, and mature people are writing about their own life and travel experiences, and many more. But still, many people won't write their own experiences because of the absence of self-confidence, self-motivation, writing skills, time management, development of main and side characters in the novel, or bringing up behind and future story of the characters, etc. Therefore, I am here with different strategies and my own experiences to put forward something meaningful on the table for writers or those who want to become a writer. All chapters are written as per my own experience and by taking references from different writers. All these experiences will help somebody to become a skilled writer and I am sure that after reading this book, somebody will become a writer.
Have you wondered about the events that happen around us? Do you think about the kind of lives people we come across everyday lead, and how they came to be what they are today? Our life is our story, but what about those little everyday incidents which create the anecdotes filling up the chapters of our life story?'The Untold Stories' shares tiny anecdotes from people's everyday routines which go on to make remarkable chapters in their life stories. These anecdotes range from incidents around contemporary social issues and events such as terrorism and environmental imbalance to those circling around relationships.
Her Somesthesia is a collection of poetry about a lovely start of love:warmdifferent pains:sweltryfrostyand empowering oneself:cozy.No matter how it started and ended there's always a fresh page to turn your pain into masterpiece:yourself."The heartbreak will never fade; you'll just learn to live with itand turn it into masterpiece."
You are the tale I will going to tellHerself, Himself and I You will all live In memories of others In life of mine -Said by a nineteen year old writer named Seseyoung
' The Legend of Bhadraka', narrates the story of a princess named Durmukhi ,who was held in captive, in one room of the palace, of Bhadraka's Kingdom. No one saw her except her mother, the queen of that palace. After many efforts , she discovered the truth and solved the mystery behind her life story and prophecy involved in the reign of Bhadraka kingdom. The Durmukhi's compassion for her kingdom , made her A final Hero!The queen, King , Prince , warlords, two legged spider, scary henchmen and many interests of children's vision are involved in that enchanted Kingdom. The naughty snake and greedy two legged spider provider much laughter , as a comic section in this story. This fable contains greed, ecology, friendship, enduring love and Justice. This parable offers many subtle lessons.
Chantelle Mbav shares her two-year journey through kidney donor experience, and how God shifts her faith and wisdom. She shares her heartwar ming true story of courage, strength, and power.
"A life of happiness would be hell on earth."¿When Grace finally decided to end her life, the last thing she expected was to meet a stranger simply gazing at the stars, dangling his feet over the edge of the bridge, exactly where she had planned to jump into the abyss and end it all.What was supposed to be the last hour of Grace's life became the hour in which she poured her drunken, broken heart out to a stranger over a bottle of scotch and a fresh round of tears.However, before they parted their ways, the stranger offered her a deal: she must promise to hold on to her life for another seventeen days, and afterwards, she could do with it whatever she liked. He promised to even attend her funeral if he couldn't change her mind.But why seventeen days? And why did this stranger even care? There was more to him than what met the eye, and compelled by her curiosity, Grace couldn't refuse. Maybe these seventeen days will only prolong her suffering. Or maybe they'll open her eyes to a part of life she never knew existed, full of hope for a brighter future. And maybe, just maybe, she'll belong somewhere, even for a fleeting time.
Book two of "5 Princes and I"In response to the Nymphs' request, Rose and the princes set out on a journey to meet with Prince Frederick. They stopped by different kingdoms of the princes, where Rose got to know another side of them through their family. A side that only their family knows about. Along the way, they came across the ruins of Gija, the ancient kingdom of the tamers. Rose discovered a small spirit wolf in that location, who seemed determined to secretly accompany them on their journey and even help her when she needed it most. As their journey progressed, secrets began to unfold, and new mysteries about herself that she never knew began to surface. Along with it, new problems emerge, and truths will be revealed in the second installment of ""5 Princes and I.""
The creatures of dark have returned, swallowing every single ray of light, destroying the peace and unity among the five continents. A war broke, and the Dark Emperor sat on the throne. Victoria's life was away from this chaos. She was nothing but an abandoned lady of the castle until a masked Lord showed up, changing her life forever. New hope erased her darkness, giving her the strength to survive, bringing warmth to her heart and motivating her to fight against the Dragon Emperor. Little did she know, fate had decided otherwise. "Looking for a name, my lady?" His lips curved into a smile. "A title, perhaps," I replied."The unwanted attention from the king, then that little encounter with the Queen, followed by your cousin's gift," his eyes moved towards my stained gown. Taking the dagger from my hand, he leaned over my face. His height was towering mine. "Quite an interesting day, isn't it?" He muttered.He had observed me throughout the ball. My heart skipped a beat. Was he trustworthy? He saved me twice. Who was he? I knew nothing about this man. Suddenly his expression changed as he requested, "dance with me."
Artists want one thing: catharsis. The characters in the following eight stories will go to great lengths to find boundless inspiration, and the more complicated those means get, the bloodier. It starts with a man called Il Migliore del Mondo, the best in the world at painting portraits for the deity Santa Muerte, whom he is cursed to serve. The story is followed by Painter of Dead Girls, about an artist so inspired by sadism, he puts together a plan to showcase his paintings at the heels of a series of brutal murders. The collection ends with Morbid Destitution of Covenant, a quirky title for a chess match novelette, featuring an ensemble cast of law enforcers and clinicians, all intent on proving that one man in custody is the killer in a series of brutal killings. The stories included in this collection will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the thrilling climax.
Isla: A missing child who had been presumed dead for several years. Is she, however, truly dead? Tricia: An heiress and the daughter of a powerful Empire businessman. Was that life, however, truly meant for her? Violet: An Assassin's Guild Founder and the reigning Queen of the Underground City. Is she, however, worthy of that title? All three distinct identities converge on a single fate. What if the enigmatic cold assassin and mafia heir named Seth happens to cross her path? Will Seth be able to figure out what she's trying to hide? Or will she reveal herself alongside him? Upon her sister's death, she blamed herself for it. That she changed her identity in order to start a new life, she worked so hard to earn what she had right now. She became strong, powerful, feared, and respected. After many years have passed. What if a ghost from her past comes back to haunt her? What if the things she ought to believe isn't what they really are? Will she be able to deal with it? What if the people she's grown to love and care for have secrets of their own? Will she be able to accept it? Will it get easier for her in the long run? Or else fate will make things even more difficult for her. She had always wished to live a normal life, but that wish seemed to exist only in her imagination, for she is, after all, the girl with the TATTOO ON HER FACE.
A 19-year-old lucid dreamer named Abcdef Alphaveto starts to confuse her dreams and reality the moment Dodong shows up. Contrarily, Dodong was an unknown person who claimed to have been there in Abcdef's dream ever since. On the other side of the universe, Dodong is the last bloodline of the imperial family. He is a dragon blessed by the gods with all strength.Dodong having a little too much power could potentially cause chaos, so the heavens have granted Dodong's romantic destiny in his dreams, where he can select his mate, but who is destined to be his weakness.But what would happen if Abcdef was dragged into Dodong's world?What would happen if Abcdef found out the meaning of her dreams and the reason for her existence?What if she really is Dodong's weak spot? Will she merely stand by and allow Dodong to be overthrown because of her?
Some people spent a lifetime to acquire a house they could call their own, whereas others had several grand houses they considered trophies for a fortune they built. For Rhodesia, houses were important for the events, memories and emotions they carry and symbolize. Somehow, the houses she had been through told the story of her life, her battles and glories, the loved ones she gained and lost, the wisdom she learned, and tangible evidence of endless blessings and support of an ever beneficent Creator.The house, after all, signifies one of the basic needs of man - shelter. It shelters a person and those he holds close to his heart, his family and his belongings. The house also is a fortress from the storm or scorching sun, a place where one can retreat in peace and privacy. It is also a source of comfort, a place of warmth and communions, of laughter and relaxation. One's own house is where he can be his most candid self, where he can cry his heart out, and express his own uniqueness, be it scandinavian or victorian, minimalistic or elaborate. The house thus connotes security, comfort, family, and identity. A biography is in itself a house. This book is the house of Rhodesia, be her guest and feel at home.
In this world wheresickness, chaos, hate, and death reign,may we all findhealing, peace, love, and life again;As long as we keep waking upto witness mornings and moonrise;May we keep on holding tightto that hope and faiththat much better days are aheadand already coming our way-jcatipon
In Harbinger of Chaos, experience the thrilling story of one man's journey to uncover his true destiny and identity. Follow Carl Fernandez as he discovers his dormant unique ability and how this newfound power leads him to unravel a sinister plot that threatens the very existence of the human race across the multiverse. Through this story, explore a world filled with danger, hopelessness, and witness the power of courage and strength in the face of overwhelming odds. With vivid detail and captivating adventure, Harbinger of Chaos is a riveting tale that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
About the PoetR.B. Abiva is a faculty at the Institute of Teacher Education of the Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges. A well-known poet, writer, novelist, translator, and author of 12 books of poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and novel. His extensive writings in Filipino, Ilokano, and English often depict folklore, surrealism, social realism, and the subaltern.About the TranslatorIvan Emil A. Labayne is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Humanities, UP Los Baños. He holds an MA in Language and Literature from UP Baguio and is currently pursuing a PhD in Philippines Studies at UP Diliman. As part of the art collective Pedantic Pedestrians, he helped in organizing BLTX Baguio, Book Launch without a Book, and Kalsada sa Rengga, and in releasing Tila, This is a Working Zine, Bionotes in Negatives, and As a matter of stilling: shots on work from home among other projects. His creative and critical works have appeared in Philippine journals Daluyan, Kritika Kultura, The Cordillera Review, Katipunan, Entrada, and in web platforms Jacket2, Asian Cha, MR Online and Cosmonaut.
Before the readers of this book are 25 interviews with renowned poets from all over the world, of all generations. The book Modern Talks on Poetry was created as a result of my journalistic work in the period from 2019 to 2022. What particularly inspired me to publish this book is the idea that poetry played a very significant role during the pandemic, primarily in a psychological sense, because many people turned to writing poetry during the lockdown, as a kind of creative therapy. With this book, I would like to pay tribute to poetry as a unique form of artistic and linguistic expression and to all the poets of this world.
As one who loves to travel, for me one thing has always been of prime importance. I cannot write about a place unless I am moved by it, either because of memories or interesting legends associated with the place or something I feel to be significant. In some cases hot tourist spots leave me cold while a neglected corner makes me feel that it is well worth writing about. To Sail beyond the Sunset consists of 12 write-ups about places I have visited and loved. It is in 2 parts. The first is about places outside India while part II speaks of places in India. They describe my personal impressions and feelings and do not claim to be an all-inclusive fact file. But I sincerely hope that if my stories interest my readers they will visit the places and find out whatever else I may have left out.
Since the dawn of humankind, there has been an unending debate about whether one can create one's destiny or whether everything is predestined. Can one change the course of fate in the middle of the events, or are we puppets on the world's stage?This book addresses the question of destiny in detail and presents some well-researched methods and proven tips to create or alter one's destiny. The book has elaborate debates on the role of luck and coincidences in one's life. It critically analyses the role of positive energy in creating habits, attitudes, and life events. The author has put all his life experiences into this book inspired by true events. This book may contain sensitive topics or details that may cause permanent changes in your thought process and ideology. Let there be a 'Thought Revolution'.
Walang pakialam si Lucian kung magiging matandang binata na siya. Ngunit iyon ay nagbago nang makilala ang mas bata pa sa kaniya na dalawang dekada na dalaga, si Rowan. Dahil kaya sa malungkot ang mga mata nito kaya siya nahalina sa unang pagsilay lamang?Hindi niya akalaing totoo pala ang love at first sight. Subalit ganoon din kaya ang damdamin para sa kaniya ng dalagang ayaw nang maniwala sa lahi ni Adan?
The Life and Loves of Victoria chronicles the journey of a young and liberated Filipina who has just graduated from college and goes abroad to work as a customer service executive for a big shipping line. Victoria is one hell of a woman: worldly, passionate, sensual, lustful, mentally fierce, and highly emotional. This novel explores the intimate details of her romantic and sexual affairs in an unnamed country, in Singapore, and back in the Philippines. It follows her aspirations, desires, losses, survival, and triumphs.
As conveyed through the title, the characters in the novel suffer a similar fate to that of 'debris', a concept meant to evoke the images of the physical debris left over from the destruction caused by the recently ended Vietnam War. In this case however, the 'debris' is intangible and largely internal, found in the historical setting of the book, in society, in the characters' families, and even the psychological and emotional 'debris' of each individual person. The novel is a story not unique to Vietnam, but is one that applies to any morden day post-war period.Writers' Association Publishing HouseI finished Debris of Debris today. What a marvelous novel! The inter-related stories that make up the novel are fascinating and often charming. Your variety of characters and their stories give a poignant and comprehensive portrait of, as you write in your acknowledgements, "the lost generation of young Vietnamese intellectuals." Reading their lives saddened me once again, and in a very personalized way-because I could connect to them-that once we had tried to kill each other, and too often succeeded. In short, I was both enlightened and moved by the book. I'm very impressed also that you wrote it in English.Wayne Karlin - American veteran writer - Letter to the authorAt the moment, Vietnamese literature is lacking such a selection for English-speaking audiences. In this sense, Vinh Quyen's Debris of Debris is firmly planted at the center of a cultural crossroads.Zac Herman - Youth Weekly
"words breathe in silence" has been created with the stories that Anindita Bose has observed in life. Many of the ideas have been from the human world itself, with an open window to look at society differently or to accept the stories that are part of our own destiny. The purpose of this book is to begin a journey in which she can create more paths for herself and the people; the paths which perhaps will lead us all to connect together and look at life with more curiosity and zeal. "Each story is fueled by a refined knowledge of magical wisdom. Bose shows man in his reckless struggle with fate."- Anne Vegter,(former) Poet Laureate of the Netherlands"I noticed in the society how the women are given chances to bloom only to be crushed repeatedly," writes Anindita Bose in one of these stories in which she combines attention to daily life with another dimension that seems to come from a soul who is many years older than she actually is." - Franca MancinelliFano, Italy
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