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761) Beware Faery Gifts
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A shy mortal girl rashly accepts a faery lord's offer of beauty and charm.Then he comes to claim a terrible price
Quiet young Leah lives a lonely life, her greatest pleasure being to play her Celtic harp in the woods.Her music attracts the attention of Ranulf, a faery lord who yearns to claim Leah and her music, so he offers her beauty, charm, and a season in London where she can find a grand husband.When the time comes to pay him back, he'll offer...
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With a captivating storyline and eloquent prose, this book keeps readers enthralled from start to finish. The author has poured passion and creativity into every page, creating a work that resonates deeply. It's filled with twists, emotions, and profound lessons that stay with you long after you finish reading. Youll appreciate its powerful storytelling and rich imagination. Get ready for a literary experience you wont forget.
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Sebastian is the scapegoat for his family, but when his brother bails and leaves for an arranged marriage. He is left to clean up the mess and marry a girl he has never met before.
Will the marriage fail from the moment he steps into the church, or will it blossom into a lasting light.
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The dear old Moon befriends an artist and appears to tell him of one thing or another that he has seen on the previous night or on that same evening. The Moon prompts the artist to paint the scenes described, and so their friendship continues. What the moon saw is one of the twenty stories featured in this timeless collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen.
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Children reading to cats, penguins imagining the impossibility of alien life not including them, imaginary friends romping in the forest, horror-movie characters looking for friends, cartoons experiencing the awkwardness of zoom calls, witches frustrated over a Netflix lag on their crystal balls... Liniers mixes his repertory cast of fantasy and child characters with one-offs to express whatever happens to be on his mind that day. While the touches...
767) The Musical Rain
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In a small town where raindrops carry melodies instead of water, young Leo discovers the magic of the "Musical Rain." Each storm brings a new song, connecting the town and its people in ways they never expected. As Leo unravels the secrets of the rains symphony, he learns that the melodies are more than just musictheyre messages, stories, and reminders of the deep connections shared by all. A heartwarming tale of unity, magic, and the power of music,...
768) The Lost City
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The story revolves around the protagonist, Ryan, who is faced with the devastation caused by a catastrophic event. The storyline is vivid and descriptive, painting a desolate landscape as the protagonist struggles to survive amidst chaos and danger. Ryan is portrayed as a strong-willed and resourceful character who is willing to risk his own life to help others and overcome the challenges he faces.
769) The Winged Horrors
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Medurio, a student at the Sacred College, has acquired an ancient alchemical tome. Although he knows that such an act would be blasphemous, all his curiosity about alchemy overcomes him. Everyone said he would lose his mind over it, but his idea was to brew whatever foul magic potion the text described. For if one does not take risks, how will they learn?
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Twelve-year-old Vasya stumbles upon a strange little shop hidden between the buildings of his city. Inside, an old man sells forgotten wordswords that have faded from memory and lost their place in the world. But when Vasya unknowingly speaks one particularly powerful word, reality begins to change around him. The streets transform, time bends, and something dark awakens. Now, with the help of the shopkeeper, Vasya must find the only word capable...
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E'lo and his people move from one subterranean oasis to another across an endless sea of sand. Always on the lookout.
Their hopes rested on Jim. A magical plant that can adapt to changes in its environment in a matter of hours. E'lo himself carries a colony on his back. It is the only source of water and food for his people.
E'lo is an explorer. Expendable. He roams in front of the caravan, looking for new sources of biomass for Jim to adapt to....
773) The Frog Kingdom
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One evening, a boy named Oliver stumbles upon a mysterious pond and is magically transformed into a frog! Trapped in the Frog Kingdom, he learns that the kingdom is in great danger from the terrifying Great Heron. With the help of his new frog friend, Felix, Oliver must outsmart the deadly bird and save the royal court. Will he prove himself a true hero and earn his way back to being human? A thrilling and heartwarming adventure about bravery, friendship,...
775) 2121
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In a post-apocalyptic future, an unplanned pregnancy forces a family to go on the run before their organs are harvested.
776) The Mysterious Box
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At dawn, the city stirs, unaware of the mystery unfolding above. Cup Cat, a nimble black-and-white feline, glides across the rooftops, drawn by an irresistible scentwarm butter, fresh bread, and something unknown.
Peering into a dimly lit room, it spots a single glowing box, pulsing with an otherworldly shimmer. One cautious step, a gentle pawthen everything changes. A flash of light, a sudden pull, and reality shatters into swirling colors and...
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The Elf of The Rose is a story by Hans Christian Andersen about a girl who falls in love with an elf. The elf is from the rose, and he has been watching over the girl since she was born. He is in love with her, and he wants to protect her. However, the girl is afraid of him because she doesn't understand what he is. Eventually, she comes to understand that the elf is trying to help her, and she falls in love with him too.
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In the remote regions of Asia, particularly the Hindu Kush mountains, the character Francis Xavier Gordonmore widely known as El Borakfinds himself immersed in a complex web of intrigue. Initially traveling with companions, Gordon discovers their treachery when they betray him, resulting in the death of his loyal servant. This shocking betrayal prompts him to embark on a quest for vengeance, navigating through some of the most perilous areas of the...
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Deep into the vast unknown of the Roaring Sea, a desperate fleet of Karak ships hastily flee the Thornlands of War to seek refuge in the unknown.
Leading this group of unfortunates are the famed Queen of Adventurers, Miriam, the mad fanatic Earl of Jamestown, and the wandering bard, Rorik.
Together, these three must lead the grief-stricken people through storms, natives and wilderness to find new refuge in the unknown.
780) Das Bündnis
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Eine uralte Fehde zweier Völker. Ein Mann, der sie vereinen kann. Und eine Frau, die sich dafür opfern muss.
Mit einem Ritual versucht die junge Priesterin Auriel ihr Volk zu retten, das gegen die Armee der Eiselfen in den Krieg zieht. Dem grausamen König Thírion scheint jedes Opfer recht, seine Feinde zu bezwingen, doch als er die gegnerische Prinzessin entführen lässt, weiß er noch nicht, was für verschlungene Pfade das Schicksal vorsieht....