Adventure Storytelling

Oak Harbor is a 168 year old plantation house in North Carolina that has been shrouded in mysteries since it was built. Millions of dollars have been stolen from the family trust. Murder, suicide, and violent death has stalked each generation that has owned the old estate. Some long-term residents believe that the house is cursed since it is rumored to have been built over a Tuscarora burial ground. Others believe that the evil goes back to the man who built the house, Dupree Durant. He was rumored to have been a pirate and sadistic slave owner who murdered for his own pleasure. The ...

"In 'The Magical Necklace' by Dr. Monique Rodgers, embark on a thrilling journey into a world where enchantment and destiny converge. This spellbinding novel delves into the extraordinary life of a young boy who stumbles upon a relic of untold power – a mystical necklace that only he possesses the ability to activate. In a quaint, unassuming town, secrets lie dormant, waiting for the chosen one to awaken them. Meet our young protagonist, an ordinary boy named Liam, who, through a twist of fate, uncovers the ancient, glittering necklace that holds the key to unimaginable powers. In a world...

I killed three men as a child and earned the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I've been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt. I’ve stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale.

All legends are born of truths. And just as much lies. These are mine. Judge me for what you will. But you will hear my story first. I buried the village of Ampur under a mountain of ice and snow. Then I killed their god. I've stolen old magics and been cursed for it. I started a war with those that walked before mankind and lost the princess I loved, and wanted to save. I've called lightning and bound fire. I am legend. And I am a monster.

Transform Your Stories. Transform Your Audience. What if your stories could do more than entertain? What if they could immerse, captivate, and inspire profound transformation? Transcending Narratives invites you to explore the powerful intersection of hypnotic techniques and storytelling, crafting performances that resonate across the senses and deeply engage the subconscious. Built on a year of dynamic exploration and insights from leading a hypnotic writers’ group, this guide provides step-by-step strategies to turn linear handwritten narratives into immersive multimodal performances. ...

In Meet Me at the Emotional Baggage Claim, the mother-daughter duo of Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella continue the conversation with more hilarious and honest tales of life inside an ordinary, extraordinary family. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother, daughter, and all your girlfriends.

Craving the vastness of the open sea, Kate and her family set out on a journey of forgiveness and healing aboard Ryan's Gift, their newly remodeled yacht. After a tragic accident, it's imperative that Kate returns to the ocean, the place she once called home, in an attempt to restore her spirit. In the middle of their idyllic voyage, the nightmare begins. With no power or communication, a monster lurks below the surface and the family must find a way to defeat the darkness before it destroys them.

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline and her daughter Francesca Serritella are the best of friends—99.9% of the time. They're number one on each other's speed dial and they tell each other everything—well, almost everything. They share shoes and clothes—except one very special green jacket, which almost caused a catfight. In other words, they're just like every mother and daughter in the world. Best friends, and occasional enemies. Now they're dishing about it all—their lives, their relationship, and their carb count.

Lisa and Francesca are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This six-book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron. Delia Ephron said of the fifth book in the series, Have a Nice Guilt Trip, "Lisa and Francesca, mother and daughter, bring you the laughter of their lives once again and better than ever."

Navajo Tainted Beliefs is a fictional novelette exploring the similarities and differences between the Bible and Navajo stories regarding the creation of the earth and mankind. Chile Charlie and Dolly Sweet Thompson interview a shaman to obtain the facts regarding these concepts. These side-by-side comparisons are well-written and easy to understand. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will wonder why as you listen.

Daphne is not your ordinary dragon. She doesn't breathe fire—she breathes life into numbers, turning them into pictures that unravel mysteries, forge friendships, and save the day! From the imaginative mind of bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic comes a story that will captivate kids and parents alike. Follow Daphne’s journey to distant lands, where numbers are heroes in disguise and her adventures teach the basics of graphs in a way that’s fun, interactive, and empowering.

The unveiling of information to the mighty kings of Arborreah may send the people of their world into chaos or at least get Lucien and his friends killed. Lucien knows the insurmountable situation he has before him, and there is only one option for him to choose. He must convince the two most influential royal families of the two largest kingdoms to lead their people to certain death. If they don’t, everyone is destined to become subjects to an evil none of them can fully comprehend. Lucien Farrunner has created more than a little goodwill with the kingdoms. After discovering and then ...

In the first book of the Farrunner Chronicle series, we meet young Lucien Farrunner. He is the first of his kind, half human and half werewolf. The union of his werewolf father and his human mother was a love story in which they were exiled. They founded their own village, far from their homeland, with friends who considered them family. Lucien, returning from a hunting ritual to adulthood, came home to find his family and the entire village massacred. Not a soul left alive. The only clue as to who was responsible for such carnage was a calling card left by the deadliest band of mercenaries...

In the summer of 2004, Tony James Slater went to Ecuador looking to become a man. Not all of him returned. But the bit that did was fueled by a burning desire to do...something. Something that mattered. And, ideally, to get the hell out of England in the process.

Some old grudges fester until they explode in dangerous ways. Pam and Paul Bigelow were excited and honored to be hosting the Sunrise Harbor Maine Animal Shelter’s annual Valentine’s Day charity event. They certainly didn’t anticipate their elegant Victorian mansion turning into a cold-hearted crime scene. We’re talking a man strangled with a string twinkling lights, the disappearance of a treasured family heirloom, and shelter dogs cowering in fear. All this happening in the span of a five minutes, all in complete darkness, and none of it making a bit of sense. Who’d want to ...

Widely regarded as an okay mom, Lisa Allen humorously highlights that bringing children into the world isn’t all sunshine and roses. And that’s fine! Adventures in Parenting: An Honest and Sardonic Look at the Beginning is the authentic storytelling of motherhood that is missing in today’s world. You don’t have to love being pregnant; it isn’t fun. Acknowledging that doesn’t make you a bad mother, it can make you laugh!

Dive into the heart of New Orleans, a city where every street corner whispers a story, every gust of wind carries a melody, and every moment is a verse waiting to be written. "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration" is more than a book; it's a journey through the soul of one of America's most vibrant cities, captured in the intimate dance of poetry and prose. In this mesmerizing collection, you'll explore the mysterious allure of Saint Joseph's Table in NOLA, unravel the enigmatic presence of Gods in The Gymbo, and voyage with Zeus into the realms of space. Feel the pulse of New Orleans after ...

The revelation of an ancient artifact to each of the kingdoms has the potential to sway the entire future for all the lives in Arborreah. If that artifact ends up in the wrong hands, what once was a peaceful and happy life for so many could make them slaves to evil rulers. When a newly employed spy for the human and wolf kingdoms of Arborreah reports the intelligence found, and how far behind the other kingdoms they are, there is only one unanimous choice: join the race to the deadliest environment in all the world. The Black Swamp holds what could be a powerful weapon and to get to it ...

Immerse yourself in an exciting journey where you are the writer, the director, and the protagonist. Welcome to "Mastering the Art of Tabletop Adventures" – your complete guide to creating thrilling and interactive role-playing tabletop games. Starting off with a riveting exploration of the rich history and appeal of tabletop games, this eBook effortlessly guides you through the maze of complex mechanics and gameplay dynamics that make these games truly engaging. Whether you are a player battling menacing foes or the game master narrating the tales, you will learn to appreciate and employ...

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