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a Historical document telling the story of the Thostren Empire in the Bellum galaxy Read More

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Vann, a young boy with the weight of destiny on his shoulders, sets off on a journey that demands more than just courage—it demands sacrifice. Leaving behind his family, love, and friendships, he walks a path carved by duty, bound to a kingdom that is rightfully his. As he struggles… Read More
It looks like humanity is headed down a strange path, the whys and history might give us clues about the way out of it. Read More
bringing history to life through storytelling Read More

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Without warning, the room filled with a faint, ruby-red glow for one brief instant before a brilliant burst of intense fire of the same hue exploded from the shadow–monk's hand, completely enveloping the head of Brother Justin for three full seconds before dying out as quickly as it had come.… Read More
In the aftermath of Bashar Al Assad’s downfall, Syria celebrates its liberation—but for minorities, the nightmare deepens. Under the new dictator Abdullah bin Jolani, sectarian violence escalates, enslaving and oppressing minority communities. Amid the chaos, Saban, a young Jewish woman, faces an impossible choice: sacrifice her love and freedom to… Read More
A young woman named Arha is haunted by a mysterious dream calling out to someone named "Mayan." Trapped in a traditional marriage setup she has no interest in, Arha feels destined for something greater. When a strange presence brushes past her during the meeting, she begins to question her reality—unaware… Read More
In a city gripped by a mysterious illness that causes rapid aging and haunting visions, forensic pathologist Thomas Reeves finds himself at the center of a chilling mystery. After the sudden death of his friend Grant, Thomas is drawn into a dark legacy tied to his family's past—a legacy that… Read More
I'm starting to get a little weak now. I'm not sure how much longer I can continue with this narrative, but I will try. My energy is definitely waning. I hope I make it to the finish line. Oh, well, I think this is the end of the race for… Read More

Tags: death, life, history

Shine of Alexandria follows Eudoxus, a mercenary from Sparta, on a dangerous mission with two Roman comrades, Flavius and the secretive Duilius. Tasked by the Roman Senate to journey to the barbarian lands of Raetia, they face the brutality of frontier life and the tantalizing legend of Alexander the Great's… Read More
This short story is one of 50 in my newly published book on Amazon: Lives and Times (e.book is 2.99) Read More
This ten-minute-read about Stephen King is from my newly published book on Amazon: Lives and Times (e-book is 2.99) Read More
My thought writing that i had done some years ago. Read More
In The Secrets of Amara, the lost city of Amara beckons with its promises of untold riches and ancient power. As the renowned explorer Lysander ventures into the heart of the desert, he follows a trail of cryptic clues and perilous traps, determined to uncover the mysteries buried beneath the… Read More

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In an alternate 19th-century Vienna, Amara von Weissberg's mastery over elemental magic spirals out of control after a tragic storm she caused kills her family. As her emotions stir violent weather and her dream visions blur reality, Amara faces haunting embodiments of her emotions. With Vienna reflecting on her fractured… Read More

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This book presents the terrible epochs of the French Empire, whose national security was breached by foreign powers through espionage. As a result, King Leomeu III of France fled the nation and settled on an island in the English Channel. Following that, he orders his court to carry out several top-secret… Read More
paul is without doubt a titan of history and religion. i would argue he is the most remarkable person that has ever lived and ever will live. this essay is about this remarkable man and how he is the real founder of what we know of as christianity and how… Read More
Dear reader my full name is John Nasir Smith and this story i have to publish deals with conspiracy about the government and open thoughts about society this also has to do with hidden history and knowledge that was given to me to prove it. - Reader please message or… Read More
As a very broad term in which many things are included, Islamic art generally refers to the art produced by Muslims from the time when Islam first spread out of Arabia in the 7th century to the height of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Read More

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Written after attending the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Boston in the Summer of 2024 and viewing a film of German people welcoming Hitler into their town. Read More
While looking through my grandfather's papers, I came across an account he had written of an event that took place in his home town in Eastern Poland, in the pre-war years. Read More
Our nation signed up to a United Nations edict about rights for indigenous peoples, which has caused more than disquiet. Changing the status quo is fraught with friction, which might have been the intent of the UN, and that has happened in our small nation. There are radicals on both… Read More

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