Forgiveness is the greatest gift we are extended through salvation, easily given by our Lord and Savior. So, why is asking for forgiveness for our wrongdoing and forgiving others of theirs one of the most difficult struggles many of us face as believers? Life in Forgiveness, by Richard T. Case, exposes the hidden bondage that comes with choosing un-forgiveness, while unveiling revelations of the freedom and joy that opening one's heart to forgive another brings. No matter the magnitude or ...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Holmes shook his head sadly. ‘You think that unless this document is found there will be war?’ ‘It’s very likely,’ said the prime minister. ‘Then, sir, we must prepare for war.’ A secret government document has been stolen. It’s up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the questi...

Though the right to travel and to move is precious, tourism on such a mass, industrial scale as at present has never been seen. Airports, roads, and many an ancient monument or historic city have millions of tourists descending on them. Is mass tourism destroying the environment and causing damage to native peoples and negatively affecting their rights, their lifestyles, and cultures? What about already overcrowded and otherwise resource-stressed countries, where the natives do not have en...

College student Seigi works part-time at Jewelry Etranger, run by the equally handsome and capable jeweler, Richard. All sorts of people visit the shop: a couple looking for a ring for their thirtieth wedding anniversary, a college student who’s lost contact with her significant other, and a client looking for someone to attend a very special auction in their stead--an auction in which a man who knows of Richard's past is in attendance. What happens when Seigi and Richard's feelings clash ...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Mr Robert Adair was killed last night at his mansion in Park Lane. He had spent the evening gambling and his winnings were still on the table. His door was locked from the inside and his window was left open … It has been three years since the death of Sherlock Holmes. Watson is now solving mysteries solo and he’s about to face his toughest one yet: the ...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! ‘These drawings have a meaning, I am sure. They are hieroglyphics of some kind. If we could crack the code, we could solve the mystery.’ When it comes to mysterious pasts, Elsie Cubitt certainly has one. So when she starts receiving secret coded messages around the house, her husband begins to worry and turns to Holmes and Watson to help. But can the gen...

In "Dr. Thorndyke His Famous Cases," Richard Austin Freeman presents a collection of compelling detective stories featuring his pioneering forensic investigator, Dr. John Thorndyke. The book showcases Freeman's mastery of the locked-room mystery genre, intertwining meticulous attention to detail with a scientific approach to crime-solving. Each case unfolds through a blend of narrative realism and intricate plotting, mirroring the early 20th-century fascination with rationalism and the bur...

In "The Case of Richard Meynell," Mrs. Humphry Ward delves into the complex interplay between personal integrity and societal expectations, crafting a narrative rich in psychological depth and moral inquiry. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the novel employs a meticulous prose style that balances intricate character development with incisive social commentary, reflecting the tension between traditional values and emerging modernist thoughts. The tale follows the titu...

A noir tale from Richard Murray's Tip Jar , moments at the cusp of total frozen dread.To see an animatic film, go to the following: https://richardmurrayhumblr.tumblr.com/post/677496752080846848/title-the-case-of-our-escape

Minoru's mom is sick. School sucks. They're broke. Worse yet, Minoru is caught shoplifting bandages at a drugstore! But when the clerk goes to search his pockets...the bandages turn up in the hands of an unrelated stranger. This young man, who introduces himself as Seigi Nakata and claims to be a long-lost relative, takes this wayward youth under his wing and introduces him to a breathtakingly beautiful blond foreigner. Thus begins Act 3 of Richard and Seigi's story, set in the Yamate neig...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! 'If convenient, come to Baker Street at once. If inconvenient, come anyway.' Holmes. When Watson rushes to Baker Street only to find it is for a case about a professor’s misbehaving dog, he is not pleased. What he doesn’t know is that Holmes is really investigating the professor’s seriously strange behaviour – crawling through the hallways, hiding secret...

An episode in the life of Shoko Tanimoto and her students in the science club at Okayama Junior High School. The saga of how Vincent sold Richard out to Jeffrey during his tenure as shop assistant in Hong Kong. Dispatches from Seigi, Richard, and Haruyoshi's everyday life, the tale of Richard and Jeffrey's stint at a Swiss boarding school, and a drama-filled date with destiny seen through Jeffrey's eyes--find all these and more in this sparkling collection of short stories about the Jewele...