The year is 1900 BC. The place, Sodom and Gomorrah.Molech wants to rebuild the Tower of Babel. If his nefarious bill passes, the nephilim would be able to storm Heaven, and retake the spiritual power that was lost when Satan fell.Karheri is a disillusioned prophet, returning from a pilgrimage that didn't go according to plan. In her quest to overcome her trauma, she'll need to use her prophetic gifts as an oracle, and find a new patron to support her and her aging mentor.Lot is a merchant, and honors God in all he does. His wife grew up in the capital, however, and longs for a life of excitement and influence. As they both chase the desires of their hearts, they find themselves walking down opposing paths.Unbeknownst to all, Heaven is watching, and their destinies are intertwined. In the background, quietly, smoke is rising from a volcano preparing to erupt.For The Sake Of Ten Men is a gripping retelling of the Biblical account that addresses the accepted moral depravity of society, the different ways that God speaks to people at all levels of relationship, and the evil that prevails when good men do nothing.
Every fifty years, the Lake of the Moonfield demands a bride — a sacrifice to the ancient water dragon god who dwells beneath its surface. When Aika, a humble handmaiden known for her quiet beauty and gentle spirit, is chosen, she expects death. Instead, she finds a divine world of wonder... and a god with sorrow in his eyes.
Ryushin, the Water Dragon, never wished for another offering. But in Aika's presence, centuries of solitude melt into love. Against the will of fate, they plan to marry not as god and sacrifice, but as soulmates.
Yet their love stirs jealousy in a bitter man who cannot bear to be forgotten. One act of betrayal shatters their world, plunging the dragon god into a storm of vengeance that echoes through time.
Centuries later, in modern Tokyo, Arisa Takamine dreams of a lake she’s never seen, a palace beneath the water, and a silver-haired man calling her name. When the past and present collide, a love once lost is given one final chance to defy fate.
A sweeping tale of love, sacrifice, and reincarnation, The Dragon Bride of the Moonlit Lakeis a hauntingly romantic journey that spans lifetimes — and proves that true love never dies.
"Pull me up ya twat!" He said, rapidly tugging on the tug excessively, much, much more than five times."I SAID PULL ME UP TWAT!" He shouted, despite knowing not a single soul could hear his constant shouting near 200 meters down. I knew I shouldn't have trusted that rusty old geezer to actually have is head screwed on right.He said, now sitting down, trying to calm down while still constantly tugging on the rope.Just then, he felt a slight shake in the dive bell that quickly turned into a violent shaking, knocking him around all which way, giving him a deep gash in his hand as his hand quickly was pulled off the rope, causing very bloody rope burn."What the fuck is going on up there?" He said in a somewhat quiet but shaky and concerned tone. Once the shaking came to a short halt, he felt the dive bell slowly ascend as his dive bell continued to shake violently, tossing him around every which way. "Holy shit!" He said before his head bashed into the side of the dive bell, knocking him unconscious.Once his eyes opened, the dive bell had stopped shaking, but it felt unstable. Every time he made even the smallest movement, he heard an eerie creak coming from outside. He calmly stood up before he felt his oxygen slowly seep from his throat. His lungs felt empty, his throat closed, and his legs and arms immediately gave up before he fell to the floor once again. Shortly after, he felt air entering his body again, and felt his muscles and blood properly running through his body before his muscles and lungs gained control again. He stood up one more time before he opened the hatch to the dive bell, still hearing the eerie creaking, and as he stepped outside to an unfamiliar, almost rustic and decrepit metal platform, he looked up once more and saw an absolutely horrifying sight.The sight of his once bright, (of course, a bit of an exaggeration,) oil rig, now rusty and falling apart that looked like as if hell itself had come from the shadows and aged the thing five-hundred or so years, probably even more.
"What... The fuck..."
In the grand halls of the Virellia estate, a ducal household where status is everything and secrets run deep, Mallory begins her quiet life as a laundry maid. But her days of folding linens and scrubbing gowns take a sharp turn when tragedy strikes: Prince Azrail, the enigmatic firstborn of the ducal family, is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
While many whisper of treachery, Mallory isn't convinced. Driven by curiosity and a sharp mind unnoticed by those above her, she begins to unravel the truth behind the first prince's death-only to discover that this isn't the first strange coincidence surrounding him.
Fiercely determined and guided by a hunger for justice, Mallory dares to look where others avert their gaze-no matter what she finds.
Please do not comment with "I can draw your characters" I appreciate it, but I am an artist and can draw my own character art. Thank you.
(Currently on an irregular publishing schedule because of ongoing illness. I will be updating on my blog and stream.)
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A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair.
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Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget.
Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like.
While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs.
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*There is a queer side character in this story, but it remains relatively quiet and is not the story's primary focus.**Moral Lesson: "Loss hurts, but it's not the end of the world."**Word Count: 50,000-52,000*
Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft
The idea for "The Doctrine" came to me while reading about the early days of public anatomical theaters in Europe. I was fascinated by the intersection of science and religion during the 17th century, when medical knowledge was advancing but still heavily restricted by Church doctrine.
What struck me most was how women were completely excluded from this scientific revolution. I wondered: What if a determined young woman found a way to participate? The character of Clara emerged from this question—a butcher's daughter with practical knowledge of anatomy who yearns for something more than her predetermined future.
Setting the story in Leiden in 1612 felt perfect. During its Golden Age, the Dutch Republic was experiencing both religious tensions and scientific advancement. The city's famous university was attracting scholars from across Europe, creating an environment where new ideas could flourish—albeit cautiously.
At its heart, this is a story about a young woman who disguises herself as a man to attend Europe's first public dissection, only to discover her mentor is hiding revolutionary medical knowledge that challenges the Church's teaching. As Clara navigates the dangerous world of scientific discovery, gender barriers, and religious scrutiny, she must make difficult choices about truth, loyalty, and her own future.
Ever consider going back in time? Is it on purpose and to a specific time? Well, not this time in The Supernatural Case of an Accidental Time Traveler. This story is the first in a series of time-travel escapades with various supernatural and mythological undertones scattered throughout the world. It follows Lou Barrett, a British man who finds himself lost in 1888 UK, adventuring with supernatural peacekeepers, and attempting to learn why he was sent back in time. If you enjoy supernatural thrillers, historical fiction, mythology, and/or real-world legends then this may be the book for you. Note that this story does contain some language and gore.
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