It was the first night of the Sacrificium, a night of sacrifice and death, a night when the black coins tendered in the Lottery would be tendered back. It was also the Hora Mille Semitis, the Hour of a Thousand paths—for that is the day the Sacrificium had fallen on this year—the hour when best friends might become enemies, when lovers of longstanding might betray oaths, the hour in which anything and everything was possible. And the alignment was felt: from the upper echelons of the capitol to the poorest quarters of the downriver provinces. For the message of Valdus’ rebellion had spread—whether it was a tract nailed to a door before quickly being torn down or a blast in the night that caused the power to fail in entire regions. It was a night for dreaming and for huddled collusions, for the breeze to course through rustling leaves, for long dead hearts to awaken and start pumping blood. The Sacrificium had once more come to Ursathrax, but so had the Hour of a Thousand Paths, and Valdus’ Revolution, and something else, something elusive but impossible to ignore, nebulous, but as real as the River Dire, which seemed to have stolen into the world on the wind itself ...

"Welcome To The Dark World. A World kept from the eyes of humans. Where all manner of Dark Creature live, fight, and thrive. But certain Creatures are about to find that there is more to the dark than blood and bite. "Her name...is Alexandria Stone." These are some of the last words Xavier Delacroix hears from his beloved Eleanor Black...just before she bursts into a Lycan Creature. And if this wasn't enough to rattle Xavier's brilliant mind, other Vampires--including Dracula himself--have become elusive and are speaking vaguely about Xavier's supposedly brilliant blood. But with a human to find, Lycans to kill, and a World to protect, Xavier is not so sure what to believe anymore--or who."--Page 4 of cover.

Airman Edward Bond discovers he shares his body with an alternate version of himself, a despotic wizard named Ganelon. Bond travels through a portal into the fantastical alternate dimension and enters a conflict: the Coven (consisting of a sorceress, a werewolf and an immortal) fight for Ganelon while the white witch Freydis leads a rebellion against him. Trapped between the two sides, Bond/Ganelon battle for supremacy over their shared mind and the fate of a world.

Escape from the Dark World - Book 4 The world lies in shadow, suffocated by ash-filled skies and the icy grip of alien conquest. World War III has ceased, but humanity's nightmare is far from over. Enslaved and hunted by the Anunnaki gods and Reptoid aliens in the East and dominated by Reptilians and the enigmatic alien god in the West, the few who remain free cling to hope in a small, fragile, safe zone. Dylan Bryant, a 3rd-level Zid Mashngi—Truth Dreamer and Necromancer of the Order of Solomon—is one of the fortunate survivors. But as the alien armies tighten their stranglehold on Earth, he knows the next battle is only a heartbeat away. The world he knew had been obliterated, replaced by a grim new reality where dark magic and advanced alien technology reign supreme. In this relentless dystopian landscape, the last free humans must use every skill and ounce of courage they possess to defy their oppressors. Science and ancient sorcery are now their weapons in a desperate bid for survival. Can they escape the Dark World, or will they be consumed by the darkness that threatens to engulf them all? Escape from the Dark World is the thrilling fourth installment in this fast-paced dystopian science fiction series. Packed with tension, danger, and the indomitable will to survive, it's a gripping journey you won't want to end—The Dark World – Series Book 4.

Radiating Light in a Dark World is a collection of Biblical topics which cover some of the most pressing issues facing the believer and non-believer alike. Following the dynamic words of the scripture are original prayers that were downloaded straight from Heaven. This is a must have, carry-along when you need comfort, courage, and determination to get you through some of life's most difficult challenges.

He was the King of Assassins, the King of the Dark World. No one knew his real name and no one knew where he came from. Because of an accident, he had returned to Hidden City after being heavily injured. Furthermore, he wanted to see just how he would cause such a bloodbath in the city ...

Out of this great silence came a voice that enveloped fine-grained hearts. "Stop! Father, do not do this to the Blue Knight who has always shown his loyalty in your victories," said Princess Nersuispân, the beautiful daughter of the King. This voice found a place deep within the King's heart. Perhaps this voice would change many things. Many things that make us important in life... İnstagram; “avutilist”

This volume presents students and scholars with a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of the occult. It explores the history of Western occultism, from ancient and medieval sources via the Renaissance, right up to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and contemporary occultism. Written by a distinguished team of contributors, the essays consider key figures, beliefs and practices as well as popular culture.

One week after Wendy Blight’s college graduation, she walked into her apartment to find a masked man holding a knife and waiting for her at the top of the stairs. The man spent an hour physically and sexually assaulting Wendy, leaving her changed forever. After this terrifying experience, she lived for years cocooned in a prison of fear, despair, and hopelessness. Finally, after years of searching and believing she had nowhere else to turn, she fell on her knees before God and poured out her tears, anger, and questions to Him. Wendy’s story is one of transformation from trauma to rebirth through the power of the Word of God. Through Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner, the reader will experience hope and the encouragement necessary to press forward to healing and restoration.