The Book of Samuel
by Dali098
These books describe the rise and development of kingship in Israel. Samuel is a pivotal figure. He bridges the gap between the period of the Judges and the monarchy, and guides Israel’s transition to kingship. A Deuteronomistic editor presents both positive and negative traditions about the monarchy, portraying it both as evidence of Israel’s rejection of the Lord as their sovereign and as part of God’s plan to deliver the people.Samuel’s misgivings about abuse of royal power foreshadow the fai…
The Gospel of Mark
by Dali098
This shortest of all New Testament gospels is likely the first to have been written, yet it often tells of Jesus’ ministry in more detail than either Matthew or Luke. It recounts what Jesus did in a vivid style, where one incident follows directly upon another. In this almost breathless narrative, Mark stresses Jesus’ message about the kingdom of God now breaking into human life as good news and Jesus himself as the gospel of God. Jesus is the Son whom God has sent to rescue humanity by serving …
Yogi- Immortals of Himalaya
by Nilmani
Like most truth seekers, I was intrigued the first time I heard stories of exceptionally long lived yogis of India. We hear of Trailanga Swami of Varanasi, who supposedly lived to be around 300 years. There is Devraha Baba — his followers believe that he lived for over 250 years. Then there is the deathless Mahavatar Babaji, immortalised in Paramhansa Yogananda’s Autobiography Of A Yogi.
The Emperor's Concubine
by Ile_Isabella
The story revolves around an orphan girl named Fortune. She finds herself falling from the sky with her pet cat. What exactly went wrong?
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
by S_Shaggy
Jisu has ruled the Kingdom of Silla as regent since King Beopheung died, keeping her young son Sammaekjong hidden outside of the capital Seorabeol and safe from enemies and assassins. As Sammaekjong comes of age, nobles, citizens, officials and Sammaekjong himself have all grown impatient for her to cede power. However the powerful nobles that tried to usurp power in the Kingdom continue to eye the throne and Ji-so fears the consequences of her ceding it.In order to break the power of the nobles…
Historical Romance
by Laura_Sanchez_5518
Yua is the Lady many men want for her beauty, but what about what is inside? Will she be able to find someone who loves her for who she really is?Story set during a time women were meant to just be pretty 'dolls' at home.
Sansheng, Wangchuan Wu Shang
by Artsy_Flashy
DISCLAIMER: This isn’t my original translation, I’m doing this for offline reading purposes. Synopsis:This is a story that follow the courtship between a stone from Hell and a god from Heaven that begins in the underworld and spans for three lifetimes in the mortal realm.
Teddy, As I Knew Him
by JPR_Light_Bearer
True to life Story of Corporal Teodorico Victorio "TEDDY" David, and the Japanese Philippine invasion, 1941-1945.
The Lost Tomb : Tibetan Sea Flower Part 1
by LittleClouds
People from all walks of life gathered in Gila Temple. Is all this a coincidence or someone deliberately arranged it? What is the meaning of the mysterious scorpion? What exactly is "the limit of the world"? Why is Wu Xie the only one who can save the Zhang family? Are the Zhang family members of the Hong Kong faction credible, are they plotting evil or accomplishing their mission? This is a brand new journey. Wu Xie and Fatty follow the footsteps of the stuffy oil bottle into the hinterland of …
Rogue - HOAS
by Logiwriting
COMPLETED [3/11/21]Leo Perish had always been apart of the repetitive military life style. Both of his parents legends in the US Army. They had planned the same life for him. But was this something he wanted? Or did he want something fun?Riley Earningst had grown up in what may see as a wealthy home. Her parents were both millionaires but lacked in the parent field. She wanted to get away, experience adventure. The Army was that out.Rogue: Book 2. Coordinating book: Hell of a Solider Stand Alone…
•A Flower In The Dark Forest •
by SUSHI
Adriana who was lied about everything aroung her even the love of her father was a lie. she wouldn’t expect something more than that but no one know's the future. one day,at the event held in the grand mage's house her grand father, Out of no were a fire started at the room she was in it was believed that she had died but if the protagonist died how could the story continue.....she successfully happened to escaped to the near forest. while keeping a distance she got caught by a Noble. instead of…
Is it possible that the end will be happy?
by nargas_abbas2005
I came to live in the palace, meaning that a new life for me will begin. How, I wonder, will I face this life, will I fall in love ?? Oh I always dreamed of a love story, will I get it ?? is it possible that the end will be happy ??
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…
Ashaigloarie
by Senhor_do_gamer
It’s a new Dark Age for the dead. When the Second Inquisition's vampire hunters hacked phone lines and computer networks to expose and destroy vampires all over the world, the elders turned to undead couriers like you. For ten years, you’ve raced across the desert between cities, delivering vital information and supplies. But when an old friend reappears with a plan to disrupt the blood trade across the American Southwest, everything you’ve built starts crashing down.Outrun the Competition. Driv…
Confessions of a juggalette: A Manoir
by pinkhairandbruised
This is my story that’s far where I have told you about my brilliant and silly decisions and everything in between, I was down with the clown 6 years of age. But the real story starts at age 14+. Mature for strong language and mature themes.
The Death of Augustus
by Bryan_McCarthy
A slice-of-life story during the final day of Augustus' tenure as First Citizen of Rome and the early days of his stepson and adoptive son Tiberius' tenure.
A Glimmer Of Past Memory
by Akhmad_Fajar
This story begins with Ayumi who is grieving after Masaru, her stepfather, dies. He was so sad because his search for his biological father had not yielded results after decades of searching for him.However, this search finally paid off. Ayumi managed to find her father, but unfortunately, Kinarsih had long passed away.Meanwhile, in Seattle, Edward, whose wife had been dead for a long time, remembered Kinarsih again. He was so sad after knowing Kinarsih had been gone for a long time. After final…
Pirate Queen - Taylor Anne
by Professor_Zzyzx
~ The story of how Taylor Anne, a serving girl at a small castle, become one of the fiercest and most ruthless pirates to ever sail the seas. ~This is the backstory of a character I created for a historical fantasy setting. I’m hoping to make her the love interest and co lead to the story I was writing a while back.I wanted to post it here to see what other people thought of her and how I’ve developed her so far. I’ve been revisiting a lot of what I’ve done in the past to see where I went wrong …
Cosas De Jóvenes.
by Isaacwaldro4
a place full of many stories which will bring a dark past