The Book of Esther
by Dali098
The Book of Esther tells a story of the deliverance of the Jewish people. We are shown a Persian emperor, Ahasuerus (loosely based on Xerxes, 485–464 B.C.), who makes momentous decisions for trivial reasons, and his wicked minister, Haman, who takes advantage of the king’s compliance to pursue a personal vendetta against the Jews by having a royal decree issued ordering their destruction. The threat is averted by two Jews, Esther and Mordecai. Their influence and intervention allow the Jews to t…
Tuyuhun: A Tale of Mulan
by Bryan_McCarthy
To fight the Rouran raiders, the Khan of the Wei dynasty begins a campaign against their khaganate bringing together soldiers old and new from the battalion captain Mulan Hu to the General Tuyuhun. Yet, alas, the General is wounded, his eldest son dead and his daughters out avenging their brother's death, leaving the youngest of his progeny, Chuo, to rise to the occasion and prove himself the equal of his siblings."Tuyuhun: A Tale of Mulan" is based on historical fact and the original ballad, to…
ME ANTI-ALEXITIMICO
by Darmeling_Rincon
Lilian, a 17-year-old teenager, has few friends, meets a boy named Dariel by accident, who with his madness alone will make her fall in love with him, she will leave him behind because she will let him go to fulfill his dreams after graduating. - I want to realize my dreams by your side.She meets her in a second stage of her life due to another accident.-I want to be by your side forever.
Shadowhunting:Nightame
by StarWolfbg20
On the campus of Montrever Academy, fear is a tradition. A game played every fall night. It's called The Hunt.Masked girls with neon weapons roam the dark forest, and hundreds of volunteers—boys and girls—run away with bracelets that make them prey. The rules are simple:They chase you. You run. Or... surrender.Selena Valkari doesn't just lead the Hunt. She rules it.The queen in the mask with the red X. No one knows who she is, and anyone who gets too close disappears.But then he arrives.Aidan Ra…
Between Lovers, Desire, and Liars
by LadyONight
It's the late 18th century and Elizabeth Raynes is married to the richest man in the city. She loves her husband, Benjamin, very dearly. But when a few old friends come to visit her, she does something unspeakable---she gives into one night of passion and desire. She doesn't know why did it. But she does know there are no rules to lovers and liars. A SHORT STORY (CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT) COMPLETED.
Tobit
by Dali098
This book tells the story of Tobit son of Tobiel, son of Hananiel, son of Aduel, son of Gabael, son of Raphael of the descendants of Asiel, of the tribe of Naphtali, who in the days of King Shalmaneser of the Assyrians was taken into captivity from Thisbe, which is to the south of Kedesh Naphtali in Upper Galilee, above Asher towards the west, and north of Phogor. Tobit, a devout and wealthy Israelite living among the captives deported to Nineveh from the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722/721 B.…
Sundarta
by Evelyn_Robyn
The Adopted Princess of the Indian kingdom "Michor" with pure British origins "Sundarta" discovered, years after getting married to her love the British Prince George, that her step-father was planning to attack the king of Michor due to his greed for Michor's wealth.Must she protect and defend the kingdom that gave her birth, or stand along with and fight for the kingdom that raised her? And especially that she was known for her wisdom and talent in martial arts.However, the fair decision she m…
The Kremlin's Redemption: A Crack in the Façade
by Joshua_Khan_2290
A loyal Communist and Russian Enforcer strikes hard against any who oppose the Kremlin. Yet there appear's to be a people group that is especially resilient. He get's involved and realizes the world he knew for so long in Russia was not what it appeared to be.
The Genius of Electricity: The Life of Nikola Tesla
by ChuckScribbles
Nikola Tesla was one of the most brilliant and visionary inventors in human history. Born in Croatia in 1856, Tesla emigrated to the United States in 1884, where he worked with inventor Thomas Edison before going his own way. With a restless and creative mind, he developed numerous revolutionary inventions, including alternating current, the electric motor, and remote control.However, Tesla was also a complex man, often misunderstood and frustrated in his efforts to commercialize his inventions.…
TheWorldBeyond
by Vicky_Manalo_5384
(Tagalog Novel)What do you think of having a garden in front of your porch? I love sunflowers, roses and orchids but not much of daffodils, gumamelas and bongavillas. Ayyy!, anu bayan? Punyeta ka, di ka kasi tumitingin sa dinadaanan mo!, Hoy, ikaw, oo ikaw!, sigaw sa akin ng isang ale na nabangga ko dangan kasi’y masyado ako’ng naaliw sa mga magagandang bulaklak na animo’ng nakaparada sa Dangwa. Sorry po, manang!, sabi ko humihiningi ng pasensiya at napatingin na parang sasabunutan ako ng ale. …
From bastard to a glorious child
by LadyInkShade
I will fight this battle I will make my mother proud put the enemies to shame the Stone which the builders rejected will become the corner stone
Whatever It Takes 2: Scoundrels and Heroes - excerpt
by Anna_Svobodova
Clara Redwood is only seventeen years old but her life had already been turned upside down when king Hayden, the infamous Burning Fury, ordered her to marry lord Oscar Huxley. A mysterious nobleman from an enemy kingdom. A man she has never met, a man who could be old, fat, and ugly. Or evil. On top of that, Clara’s brother is abducted and the kidnappers threaten to torture and execute him unless she poisons king Hayden.Will Clara proceed with the assassination, trying to murder the king to save…
Stab, Twist, Pull
by Khendia
Nylarn Lamanbhurg picked the wrong side in a war. And lost. His only hope of saving his lands, maintaining his position, and avoiding exile was allying with the victors of that war. To that end, he offered his daughter Raina’s hand in marriage to one of the most powerful clans in the winning camp: the Karkbhurgs. But House Karkbhurg only had one unmarried son: the brute who had killed the man Raina loved. The man she was set to marry. The man who haunted her dreams with memories of sweet words a…
Time Ninja
by Abraham_Sote23
different arc in novel from kyoto Japan from The Shadow of Time, ancient Japan from The Shifting Shadows, modern japan to ancient japan within a time machine from The Shattered Timelinenext arc is modern japan to ancient japan within a time machine with high tech ninja outfit from chapter 16 next arc modern japan to ancient japan within a time machine with high tech ninja outfit with high ninja sword in Chapter 24: The Final Confrontation
Road of redemption
by kazzachi
"In the midst of a tumultuous historical backdrop, "Vengeful Phoenix: A Road of Redemption" weaves a gripping tale of revenge, justice, and transformation. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era marked by political turmoil and personal vendettas, our protagonist is thrust into a world of betrayal and injustice. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance, they embark on a relentless pursuit to settle scores with those who wronged them.As the story unfolds, however, a series of unforeseen events c…
The Ash And The Blade
by Queci_Marat
A young man, having suffered unimaginable loss and trauma at the hands of those who scorned him, embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against every individual responsible, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.Tone: Dark, grim, brutal, and emotionally intense
The Oresteia (Modernized)
by HAXX0RZ
All three of the great Greek Tragedians have written plays about the bloody chain of murder and revenge within the royal family of Argos. Yet theirs is in fact not a story of tragedy, but rather one of redemption. As they move from darkness to light, from rage to self-governance, from primitive ritual to civilized institution, their spirit of struggle and regeneration becomes an everlasting song of celebration to be heard throughout the ages. Forming a discourse set against the emergence of Athe…
A Brief Journey
by Sigheti
A young man ponders over his future as he travels towards Naples, where remorse fails to redeem his actions.
The love that changed me.
by noemi_dominguez
yutaka, masaru, isamu and masahiro the three most popular boys in their school who like to fight with those who challenge them but what will happen when new students arrive at their school.
THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD
by SharonSandhiya
We are living in an historical period, Do you aware of it?Yes, this novel is about the ancient pandemic period and nowadays reality...I hope you are eagerly waiting to know about it.Let's start our ancient flashback and nowadays reality