Shadows of Ecstasy - formato ePub

A humanistic adept has discovered that by focusing his energies inward he can extend his life almost indefinitely. He undertakes an experiment using African lore to die and resurrect his own body thereby...

Platonic archetypes begin to appear around an English country town, wreaking havoc and drawing to the surface the spiritual strengths and flaws of individual characters.

The original Tarot is used to unlock enormous metaphysical powers by allowing the possessors to see across space and time, create matter, and raise powerful natural storms.

War in Heaven is a novel written by Charles Williams and first published in 1930. It is a supernatural thriller that revolves around the quest for the Holy Grail, the legendary cup used by Jesus Christ...

O poeta e crítico literário norte-americano T. S. Eliot dizia que Charles Williams era o "homem mais próximo a um santo" que ele conhecera em sua vida. Já o escritor irlandês C. S. Lewis, que integrava...

Charles Williams' 'Taliessin through Logres' is a powerful work of poetry that delves deep into Arthurian legend and Christian themes. Williams' unique literary style blends mysticism, symbolism, and...

"DO you mean," Sir Giles said, "that the thing never gets smaller?" "Never," the Prince answered. "So much of its virtue has entered into its outward form that whatever may happen to it there is no change....

The telephone bell was ringing wildly, but without result, since there was no-one in the room but the corpse. A few moments later there was. Lionel Rackstraw, strolling back from lunch, heard in the corridor...

An old man was sitting alone in a small room. He was at a table facing the door; behind him was another door. The walls were bare of pictures: the table was a large one, and it was almost completely covered...

Roger Ingram's peroration broke over the silent dining hall: "He and such as he are one with the great conquerors, the great scientists, the great poets; they have all of them cried of the unknown: 'I...

Charles Williams had a genius for choosing strange and exciting themes for his novels and making them believable and profoundly suggestive of spiritual truths. All Hallows’ Eve is the story of a man and...

It was night when at last the Penderel brothers brought a ladder and the King of England came down from his tree. One of his few friends, a certain Colonel Careless, had been hidden with him all day in...

A masterly portrait of cricket's supreme batsman and Australia's greatest hero.Uniquely among biographers of Don Bradman, Charles Williams sets his subject's cricketing achievements within the context...

Amateurs versus professionals - a social history and memoir of English cricket from 1953 to 1963.The inaugural Gentlemen v. Players first-class cricket match was played in 1806, subsequently becoming...

Descent Into Hell is a novel written by Charles Williams, first published in 1937. Williams is less well known than his fellow Inklings, such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Like some of them, however,...

Descent into Hell is a novel written by Charles Williams, an English author, poet, theologian, and member of the literary group known as the Inklings, which included notable figures like C.S. Lewis and...

Tiara loved going to comic book conventions every year, however this year Tiara's best friend Carrie is changing things up by making her go to speed dating. Yes, I know speed dating, Tiara wanted to throw-up....

Mōtūs Animī explores the inner thoughts of three different characters. This is an expedition into the extremes that the human psyche can endure, while some may not even be human at all."Emergency Landing"...

My name is Mia Solace and I'm a mortal. I live in a religious community and have as much magic as a doorknob.But when my cousin is returned to us by Pandemonium Academy in a glass coffin, in an enchanted...

Sisters, Secrets, and Second Chances Twins Alexa and Kyla may seem like opposites, but their bond is unbreakable—until a mysterious gift threatens to unravel everything. Will they find their way back...

The Stygian Lepus Magazine is a thrilling foray into dark speculative fiction. In each new edition, readers explore the depths of imagination, where fear and fascination intertwine.Offering diverse genres...

The Ghetto of Violet Woods and Other Stories is a collection of two suspenseful stories and two immersive poems.  "The Ghetto of Violet Woods" is a brief tale of a woman who ends up witnessing the brutality...

The Sacred Crystal is a captivating blend of adventure, love, and mystery set against the enchanting backdrop of Bhutan. When Vijay, a young teacher, and Dechen, the village head's daughter, discover...

In a dilapidated room, a young man named Lin Feng awoke from unconsciousness, finding himself inexplicably transported to an alternate world where the strong reign supreme.This was a fantastical realm...

At the heart of every child's life is a mother's unwavering love—a love that nurtures, protects, and endures through every joy, challenge, and milestone. Mother's Love: A Journey of Unconditional Love...

The Silent Cage transports readers to a future where society is shaped by constant surveillance, mandatory service, and subtle control. Jaxon, a man caught in the grip of a highly structured world, finds...

When gods and demons clash, mortals bleed.Leda Pierce's latest mission brings her back to her hometown at the edge of the Frontier. But things have taken a turn for the worse in the six months since she...

Cadence Lightbringer has everything. The prestige and power that comes with being the Angel of Storm Castle. Her archangel husband and soulmate, Damiel Dragonsire, Master Interrogator in the Legion of...

The vortex was spinning and Athena's voice echoed in Aisha's mind. The words sent a shiver down her spine. "Every few millennia, there is a reckoning, a challenge if you like; set out by what on Earth...

Nine Hikers Climbed Humpback Rocks. Only Eight Came Down. Retired detective Bill O'Shea is pulled into an awkward situation when his girlfriend's ex-husband comes to Wintergreen for a family reunion....

 Arata is investigating an occultist, but in order to get him to talk, she convinces him that she's an academic researcher interested in his work. The work, it turns out, is bloody.

 Davien Elswood, the Duke of Blackburn, isn't an ordinary man. Twenty years ago he was cursed with the powers of an aswang, and now he's forced to fight the beast within. But is it only metaphorical,...

Dracula as you have never seen him. He is a good guy, loves cats. This is book number 3 in the series.  This is an excellent spin on the Dracula story. Dracula has become a defender of mankind instead...

Fall is always busy in the village of Shenandoah Springs, Virginia, and this year is no exception. Brynn McAlister is juggling the grand opening of a new local business and preparations for the big Harvest...

Born a daughter into the kingdom of Jinu, Xiuying knows nothing but rejection and betrayal, even as a young child.She is left forgotten and raised by maids while her parents, disgraced by her gender,...

Prince Mykael believes he can have everything he desires, but he can't have me.Harper Swanson:During my summer break from college, I take a hiking trip to the national park with friends. Close to sunset,...

Might all her years of faithful service finally be rewarded?The arrival of the winter robins is always a high point in Miss Kate Hamilton's life. With her sister's children grown and no word from her...

En este quinto número de la revista de un solo autor "Los Viajes del Hechicero" encontrarás historias que te llevarán a muchos mundos fantásticos. Si te gusta la fantasía y la ciencia ficción, estas páginas...

Dear Future Math Magicians,Welcome to the wackiest, silliest, and most exciting maths adventure you'll ever experience!Have you ever wondered if maths could be fun? Like, really fun? Well, hold onto your...

In the sprawling dystopian metropolis of Ironhaven, the Iron Dominion controls every aspect of life. Surveillance drones watch every move, and the city's enforcers, known as the Iron Guard, keep a tight...

Set foot in the luminescent world of Lesedi, where dreams collide with reality, and art transcends boundaries, and dreams take flight on the canvas of imagination. Amidst the shadows of struggle, one...

When his mother dies, he feels it's the end of life. She was the only family he had. It takes time for Kevin Otieno to get over the pain and move on with his life. By Kevin's side is his best friend,...

A tale of cunning plans with a little bit of Stockholm Syndrome and quite a bit of Murphy's LawThere was Fatboy (arson) who wasn't fat. There was Shorty (assault) who wasn't short. There was Jason (fraud)...

The Machine was forged in a lab, carved deep inside a mountain in the desert. The ex-soldiers were brought in to teach it the art of war. Their fighting experiences were sampled, uploaded into the Machine's...

William Moorehead is back for another round of strange and surreal adventures. After surviving aliens, vampires, and a werewolf, Moorehead finds himself in Dry Gulch, a mysterious Wild West town that's...

Aodhán grew up hearing legends of the sea—and just like his father, those legends have come for him.When the Sealord's fleet ravages Aodhán's home, his dreams and naivety are shattered on the rocks of...