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Dream Beyond Shadows: No Ordinary Tourist


Kartikeya Ladha - 2020
     Feeling stuck and overwhelmed by society's pressures, how can we learn, in today's fast paced and results driven world, to truly dream beyond shadows? Having touched the hearts of readers across the globe, Dream Beyond Shadows has now been published in its second edition, to celebrate the raw and compelling art of storytelling inscribed in its pages. The book chronicles a turning point in the author's life, a moment when he decided to turn against the current of his life and move in the opposite direction of social expectations and his own conditioned fears.

Mating Mermen: An Unexpected Tail


Rebecca Elyon - 2016
    Looking to find some peace and balance as she attempts to put her life back together, she travels to her childhood home on the East Coast... Cato and Caldyr are brothers who couldn't be more different, who are searching for one special woman. Cato is lighthearted and looks on the brighter side of things. Caldyr is brooding and angry, bitter about the loss he's suffered in his life. Together, they rule the undersea world of Unducia, kingdom of the Myr. Unducia is slowly dying. The effects of man's pollution of the ocean, as well as the unrelenting attacks of the Pirogh – malevolent whale shifters – are taking a toll on the kingdom. Unducia is a kingdom without a Queen – and without her magic, the kingdom and its people are diminishing. When their two worlds collide, truths are revealed and an ancient enemy will stop at nothing to destroy Unducia and the Myr. Will Sammi finally find the meaning to her life? Will Cato and Caldyr find what is needed to save their world and their people? Or will they all be swept away on the ocean's tide? This book is a standalone short story. WARNING: This ebook contains hot sex scenes and naughty words, intended for 18+ readers only. AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a stand alone romance with an HEA. This ebook contains mature themes and language, intended for 18+ readers only.

Agniputr-When Agni First Spoke


Vadhan - 2016
    Years later, Sheila, a quantum physicist, finds a source of energy unparalleled in human history under an old castle in Gudem, a remote village. It just might make India the next super-power. Or it might end up destroying the world. Govind Kiromal, an all-powerful politician, is hell bent on taking over the old castle to harness the energy.Ace lawyer, Raghuram Surya, files a case to stop the take over of the castle because it is the only remnant of his ancestry.Rathaya, a blind old man, dies clutching a piece of cloth. On it is ancient knowledge that can stop the approaching end of times. Raghu and Sheila must stop the impending apocalypse by using quantum science to interpret the knowledge. Through it all, they have to be one step ahead of Kiromal just to stay alive. Now is the time of final reckoning. Will Kiromal succeed in his plan to harness the unfathomable energy in Gudem? Or, will the evil succeed in eradicating the planet? Or, are Raghuram and Sheila merely pawns in an even deadlier game? A game as old as time!

Untruly Yours


Smita Shetty - 2012
    However, behind closed doors, cracks are beginning to appear in her seemingly comfortable relationship with her professionally consumed husband, Rakesh. Although Rakesh seems content with his alpha neatness-fetish-melodramatic wife and bright son; Natasha yearns for romance, passion and excitement. Ironically, the Psychologist husband fails to read between the lines and Natasha is left to her own devices to deal with her unresolved emotions. An unexpected call from India takes her through a journey of self-discovery with her devastatingly handsome work colleague, Steve. She uncovers in some aspects urban India has changed considerably but equally, deep-rooted social issues still prevail in the so called modern, educated, changing society. A chance encounter with her 'blast from the past' - Veer, adds to the emotional rollercoaster ride. Her one-man-woman status of many years has failed to equip her with vital tools to deal with the unanticipated surge of attention from Steve and Veer. As she attempts to master the finer points of courtship, flirtation and seduction; her life spirals out of control. Natasha is compelled to make tough decisions about her love, friendship, marriage and parenthood.