I APPROACH Thy Altar.... Stay! Let me break away! Level stones of marble, brazen lights, Linen spread, flowers on the shelves and heights— I bow down, I kneel ... And far away, where the sun sets, would reel! For from forth Thy altar Thou Strikest on me now, Strikest on me, firm and warm to thrill, With the charm of one whose touch could kill; Giving me desire Toward substance, yet for flight the lightning’s fire. So, if close a lover kneels, Praying close, one feels All the body’s flow of...

“Poems of Adoration” is a 1912 collection of poems by Michael Field. Michael Field served as the joint pen name for Edith Emma Cooper (1862–1913) and her aunt Katharine Harris Bradley (1846–1914). Together, they produced around 40 works under the secret pseudonym until they were exposed, possibly as a result of revealing their identity to their friend Robert Browning. A fantastic collection of classic poetry not to be missed by fans and collectors of the secretive duo's wonderful work. The...

In the small town of Hilldale, crime feared the name of young Adam Parker and his friends at The Parker Detective Agency. No job too small, no crime too large. The Parker Detective Agency was at the ready to stop the bad guys from taking over their town. Then Adam became a teenager. Being a kid detective was all Adam knew until he hit High School and he wanted to be cool more than he wanted to solve crime. He turned his back on the agency and his best friend, Kevin Simpson and the girl nex...

"Borgia" delves into the dark, corrupt world of the Borgia family, depicting their ruthless pursuit of power and influence within the Church and the Italian political scene. The play dramatizes the complex relationships between Rodrigo, Cesare, and Lucrezia, exploring themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and the moral compromises made in the pursuit of greatness. Cesare is portrayed as a cold, calculating figure, while Lucrezia is often depicted as a tragic character, manipulated by the men...

In 'In the Name of Time,' Michael Field artfully weaves a rich tapestry of poetic prose, blending lyrical beauty with a profound exploration of themes such as mortality, the passage of time, and existential reflection. Set against a backdrop that merges personal narrative with broader philosophical inquiries, Field's work deftly employs vivid imagery and innovative structural elements, challenging conventional notions of time. This novel invites the reader to traverse both temporal and spa...

High Schooler, Clancy joins his longtime friend, PETER (ELLIS) and their friends for pumpkin picking. CHRISSY (MORGAN), Peter's girlfriend, and Clancy's longtime crush joins them as they take on the corn maze. Just as they enter, Clancy has an ominous feeling. Something evil lies within the maze. He causes a scene and remains outside. Chrissy stays with him and Peter stays with Chrissy.But their friends enter the maze. Hours later, they have yet to return. The farm swarms with offi...

MILES seeks adventure and is in love with fellow resident, JULIE. HANK, the superintendent is Miles' and the residents' father-figure. As we meet more residents, the delivery truck crashes into the entrance, blocking anyone from escaping. Julie is sent into the wall, knocking her out.The creature is awake. A stream of fire blasts through the roof of the truck and soon, the creature is loose. A dragon!Miles can't believe his eyes. Chaos! The dragon unleashes burst after burs...

It's Mason's 33rd birthday and this past year has been awful. Divorced. Depressed. Mason cares for little these days. In an effort to cheer him up, Dusty and Phil, devise a great birthday night. Unfortunately, Phil's cousin, Connor, tags along. No one like Connor. No one.Once Mason learns they're visiting the same arcade they spent most of their teen years, the idea of Connor being around lessens in annoyance. They meet the original owner, Billy Hopkins, who they remember from back...

Katie never wanted to be a superhero.It's the Spring of 1985 and Katie is making it up as she goes. Following the death of her parents, Katie left college to take care of her younger sister. She took a job at Brookville's premier employer, Epsen Pharmaceuticals, where she endures office life filled with men in positions of power and unchecked behavior.The daily harassment at work, the stress of struggling to make ends meet, and battling with her adolescent sister defeats Ka...

In "Borgia," Michael Field delves into the tumultuous and opulent history of the infamous Borgia family during the Italian Renaissance. Combining poetic prose with rich, historical detail, Field vividly portrays the lavish lifestyles and moral complexities of figures such as Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia. The book navigates themes of power, ambition, and betrayal, framed within the context of the political intrigues of the time. Field's ability to interweave narrative and lyrical beauty resul...

In "Poems of Adoration," Michael Field intricately weaves together themes of love, devotion, and spirituality through a collection of evocative verses that resonate with profound emotional depth. The book showcases Field's masterful command of lyricism and imagery, employing a lush and sensuous style that transports the reader into a realm of intimate contemplation. Positioned within the context of late 19th-century literary movements, these poems reflect the aestheticism and emotional int...

It's late. Duncan Carver walks the grounds of the local cemetery in search of an alleged grave-robbing creature. Suddenly, a yellowish gas engulfs the cemetery. Duncan chokes on the chemical cloud before being pulled to safety by Amanda Copeland. Amanda is a journalist with the Brookville Gazette, investigating the illegal venting of experimental gaseous chemicals around the town by Epsen Pharmaceuticals. She is a realist. Duncan is a dreamer. Instantly, they argue.The next day, Du...