Sarette'S Reve De Mort: And Other Stories Of Not Quite Magical Realism Novels & Books - WebNovel

Already a Mother, Not Quite a Wife

Pongket, a nearly forty-year-old diplomat, is forced into an arranged marriage with an unknown bride by his mother, setting off a series of complicated events! One woman was perceived as a woman who only wanted a wealthy husband and his properties, so she became the surrogate mother of his children… One man was perceived as a wicked man, escaping his own wedding, not caring about his family… And another man who had to cover up for his friend, so he became a fake bridegroom, taking care of his best friend’s wife… Amidst the misunderstandings, two children were the ones connecting three people together… But everything changes when Pongket discovers that the mother of his children is actually Sakunthara, the woman he had been interested in before and had been searching for all this time!

The Magical Blacksmith

There was a magical blacksmith in the cultivation world, every piece of artifact that it forges captivated and even tipped the scale of balance of the world. Many cultivators waited at its door for months and even years just so they could get their hands on the scraps that the blacksmith throws out. As for those who were able to get a request from the blacksmith, their lives changed drastically with items they got from the blacksmith. Despite the astronomical price that the blacksmith charges, it was a small cost to pay if the item could change their fates. However, the more the blacksmith forges, the deeper he plunged into a whirlpool of matters in the cultivation world. Can the blacksmith change not only the fate of others but also his own?

The Vastness of Magical Destiny

What secrets are hidden within the noble descendant who has returned from exile? The chaotic and ever-changing continent of Vastness engulfs Komer, dragging him into a sea of treacherous currents. His weary soul, battered by countless setbacks, has grown tired of the turmoil of emotions. Will he pursue the coveted power and influence of the secular world, or will he explore the endless magical mysteries of the dark realm? Where will his path lead him? The rise of the weak, orcs, mages, undead, dragons, barbarians is coming—we all take turns on the stage. Let's see who will emerge as the ultimate victor!

teal: not quite blue, not quite green.

a poetry book about fictional love, real love, and acceptance. trigger warning.

Cafe de La Mort

INIKPI AND OTHER STORIES

Inikpi is the story of a princess who offered her life as a sacrifice to the gods so her people,the Igala, can defeat their age-old formidable foes—the Jukun and Benin warriors. Ogbadu,the son of the war chief, who had earlier rescued Princess Inikpi from some Jukun invaders and had fallen in love with her in the process,would have none of Inikpi's decision to be buried alive. He attempts to persuade her to run away with him but fails. His next decision will immortalize the both of them forever. The second story, EMBERS, is the account of a young lady, Ibiene, who falls blindly in love with a cult leader because of material gifts despite the warnings from friends and family members. The story showcases the rich culture of the Okrika people in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. The last story is 'The Autobiography of Ogbuefi Akukalia', in which a fictional but arrogant Chief Akukalia decides to write his autobiography without any regard whatsoever to the rules guiding this type of writing. It was shortlisted for the Gover Story Prize by Best New Writing, United States of America, in 2018.

Sparkles and Blood, and other stories

Author: Alex McGilvery has been reading since before he can remember, and writing almost that long. He has published 18 books and is author and editor at his imprint Celticfrog Publishing. He lives in Kamloops with his dog and the stories clawing their way out of his head. Sparkles and Blood is a collection of four horror stories. Frost and Stone: Siobhan accidentally releases evil into the world, now she must find the strength to defeat it. The Thing in the Hall: Wolf arrives at Rolph’s Hall to test himself against the Thing which invades and kills Rolph’s men. Yet facing the Thing may be the least of his challenges. Strange Carnivores: Something was eating the gators in the swamp. Bubba was going to help her get pictures of whatever it was. She didn’t expect vampires or carnivorous frogs. Sparkles and Blood: Martin is a special effects guy. He’s used to blood, but only when it is fake. Now something is hunting on the set of the newest smash vampire movie.