Whispers of The Heartland

Whispers of The Heartland
Author: Bill Valiontis
Publisher: Bill Valiontis
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2024-04-28
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

In the heart of rural America, nestled among the rolling fields and sleepy towns, lies the small community of Whispering Pines. When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, claiming to have unearthed a long-buried secret that could change the fate of the entire town, the residents of Whispering Pines find themselves caught in a web of intrigue, betrayal, and redemption. As dark secrets come to light and old wounds are reopened, the townspeople must band together to confront their past and forge a new future for themselves and their beloved home.

The Journey of Gamel and Lidya

The Journey of Gamel and Lidya
Author: Michelle Warren
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0473259958

In the Heartland of Altenhine, Gamel and Lidya climb up Raven Hill to watch the red sun rising on the Blue Lake and the surrounding majestic mountains of the North and South. The twins have been hiding, but now, in their new adulthood, they must face a terrifying secret in their palatial home below: a strange power ruling through ther father, the King, and weighing heavily on their older brother Friedrich, the next in line for the Throne. Is the hidden threat the evil spirit Soutar, of whom the kings wrote? Or is it merely their fear taking a hold? The ancient writings speak of a more powerful spirit, Atua: Lidya trusts in him, but Gamel cannot. The valley whispers of One across the Sea, in the nation of Yerim - a new man, who has risen up with special powers. A difficult journey is ahead of them, a battle that will set them riding toward Yerim. Will they make it across the Sea, to this foreign land? Will the promised One finally silence their struggles?

Heartland

Heartland
Author: Jenny Pattrick
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 177553586X

Heart-warming and compulsive reading, this is an entertaining, lively and moving novel from one of New Zealand's favourite authors. ‘Donny Mac was released at Eastertime, about a month before Pansy Holloway, also known as Nightshade, disappeared for good.’ After a short stint in prison on trumped-up charges, the loveable simpleton Donny Mac returns to the house left to him by his grandfather in the small settlement of Manawa, in the shadow of Mt Ruapehu. Now inhabited by a handful of colourful locals, the once prosperous milling town is only bustling in the ski season when the out-of-towners arrive. Awaiting Donny’s return is the drunken and pregnant Nightshade, who claims he is the father. Donny's friends keep watch anxiously: the lace-making Bull Howie; Vera who can be seen every evening wheeling Bull’s dinner in a pram down to his house in her own version of meals on wheels; farmer George Kingi and his fey four-year-old daughter Lovey; and the strange elderly sisters who have moved in next door. Also watching is the Virgin Tracey, a sixteen-year-old hiding out in one of the abandoned houses, with her own tiny baby. When an accident threatens to put Donny back into prison, he and the Virgin Tracey come up with a solution to cover it up. But can the secret remain hidden?

Whispers of the Forgotten Realm

Whispers of the Forgotten Realm
Author: Robin Wickens
Publisher: Rob's Books
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2024-08-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The world of **Eryndor** is a once-vibrant realm now slowly succumbing to the relentless grip of an ancient curse, its beauty marred by the creeping decay of time and dark magic. The skies are eternally shrouded in a dim, blood-red twilight, a perpetual state of half-light that cloaks the world in an unsettling gloom. The sun, a faint and distant memory, struggles to break through the heavy, oppressive clouds, casting only the weakest of rays upon the land. This weak sunlight creates an eerie, otherworldly ambiance, where night and day have merged into an endless twilight, leaving the inhabitants in a constant state of uncertainty. The landscape of Eryndor is a haunting reflection of its former glory. Once, it was a realm of breathtaking beauty and grandeur, where towering spires and majestic cities stood as a testament to the civilization that flourished there. Now, those same cities lie in ruin, their magnificent architecture crumbling and overtaken by nature. Vines and moss creep over ancient stone, reclaiming what was once theirs, while the wind whispers through empty corridors, carrying with it the memories of a forgotten age. The castles that once housed mighty lords and ladies are now little more than hollow shells, their walls cracked and broken, their halls echoing with the ghosts of the past. Some are said to be haunted, the restless spirits of those who perished in the curse-bound cataclysm unable to find peace. These spectral figures wander the halls, their lamentations a constant reminder of the tragedy that befell Eryndor. Beyond the cities and castles, the wilderness of Eryndor has grown wild and untamed. The forests, once filled with life and vibrant colors, are now dark and foreboding. Towering trees with gnarled branches stretch towards the sky like skeletal fingers, their leaves a sickly shade of brown. The ground is covered in a thick layer of dead leaves, and the air is heavy with the scent of decay. In these haunted woods, strange creatures roam—twisted, nightmarish beings born of the curse, as well as the spirits of the dead, forever trapped between worlds. Rivers and lakes, once sparkling with clear, fresh water, have turned stagnant and brackish. The waters now carry a deep, unnatural hue, and strange shapes can be seen moving beneath the surface. Some say that the curse has given life to creatures of the deep, ancient beings that should have remained buried and forgotten. The people of Eryndor, those who still survive, are a shadow of their former selves. They eke out a meager existence in the remnants of their once-great civilization, struggling to survive in a world that seems to have turned against them. They speak in hushed tones of the curse, of the ancient wrong that brought it upon them, but few know the full truth. Fear and superstition have taken root, and trust is a rare commodity. Many have turned to dark rituals and forbidden magic in a desperate attempt to lift the curse, but these efforts have only deepened the realm's descent into darkness. Eryndor is a world where hope is a fragile thing, easily crushed under the weight of despair. Yet, there are still those who fight against the darkness, small bands of adventurers, scholars, and warriors who seek to unravel the mysteries of the curse and restore Eryndor to its former glory. They venture into the deepest, most dangerous parts of the land, facing the horrors that lurk there in search of answers. But time is running out, and the curse grows stronger with each passing day, threatening to consume everything in its path.

Caldera 8: Simon Sez

Caldera 8: Simon Sez
Author: Heath Stallcup
Publisher: DevilDog Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Hatcher and his colony of survivors continue to hack out their place in an uncertain world. They cling to hope as new lives are created and old ones struggle to rebuild the world that once was. Government researchers have released a cure in a last ditch effort to save those infected with the rage virus. Humanity’s future lies with a genetically modified bacteria being spread across the globe. Simon finally has his army. Even through the blur of fevered infection, his hatred for the Cagers never falters. He is determined to destroy those who humiliated him and take back that which is rightfully his. So many things can go wrong, and humanity’s future lies in the crosshairs.

Congressional Record

Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1304
Release: 1949
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: Crédit suisse
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 1973
Genre: Switzerland
ISBN:

Usurper and the Heir

Usurper and the Heir
Author: Russell Walterhouse
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2013-01-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479748749

Usurper and the Heir is an epic fantasy novel set in a medieval era where betrayal and vile deeds flourish among the courage and integrity of a few who seek to restore the rightful king to the throne of Ukorstria. Yet, shifting allegiances and human weakness complicate the journey. Meanwhile enemies see opportunity amid the chaos and confusion. The result is an immensely rich tale where characters come to life in a land that comes to life as the story unfolds.

VALKIREE

VALKIREE
Author: Scott James Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2019-02-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The year is 4000 AD – the world is in an ice age. The ancient apocalypse that decimated humanity is so far in the past it is hardly known to have happened. Around the fertile Mediterranean, civilization is rising and kings once again stretch their fingers to grow their kingdoms. The grassy steppes on the eastern side of the Dinaric Alps is home to the pastoral kingdom of Heartland. On the western side of the dividing mountains are the industrial Rapistar Empire that is going through political upheavals. The formidable mountains cannot keep the two kingdoms divided forever. When the Rapistar army cross the mountains, it's up to the Heartland princess to save the country from an all-out war.