An exciting tale taken from a poem that was written by the same name. I enjoyed writing poetry, lyrics and short stories. My imagination played alot with this story and the characters were certainly a part of it. Dedication to my daughter Kristine Lynn Bina and thanks to my sister Trisha for carrying out my legacy and fervent wishes to have readers enjoy it.

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The second book in the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now with fresh and exciting new cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder.Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill...

New York Times #1 best-selling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters?Nico di Angelo is feeling antsy. It's been almost three months since he and his boyfriend, Will Solace, returned to Camp Half-Blood from their journey to Tartarus, and there hasn't been a demigod quest or a conflict with monsters in all that time. So, when Nic...

The author of Cruel Beauty offers a hauntingly romantic reimagining of the Cinderella legend in this dark fantasy YA novella.Maia doesn't see the point of love when it only brings people pain: Her dead mother haunts anyone who hurts Maia, and her stepsisters are desperate for their mother's approval, even though she despises them.Meanwhile, Anax, heir to the Duke of Sardis, doesn't believe in love either—not since he discovered that his chil...

Her adventure has only just begun…Wyn thought everything would be unicorns and rainbows once she reached her mother's palace.The last things she expected were assassination attempts, the Summer King readying for war and, worst of all, frilly dresses.But all of that is pushed to the side when one of her Guardians needs her help. They're hers. And she'll protect them while keeping her vow to protect the Realm. No matter the cost.This s...

A Whyborne & Griffin short story.Griffin Flaherty wants nothing more than to create a perfect Valentine’s Day for his lover, Dr. Percival Endicott Whyborne. Dinner at a fancy restaurant, an evening at the theater, and a romantic interlude at home should do the trick.But a new client with an urgent case puts Griffin’s plans in jeopardy. A magic talisman has been stolen, and if it isn’t returned by sundown, disaster will befall not only on the thief but the innocents...

Never argue with a talking cat…you won't winBeing a wizard, Lily Singer likes her magic logical and systematic. So when her cat suddenly starts opening locked doors and telling her what to do, she is not pleased. But before she can deal with her errant feline, her witch friend Sebastian warns of a heist plot at the very museum she was just hired to ward.Lily must lay a trap for the would-be thief and figure out why Sebastian is suddenly acting so suspicious...

"Trenow's first novel chronicles civilian life in England during the terrors of war while also weaving a beautifully moving love story. Reminiscent in tone and subject of Nicholas Spark's The Notebook (1996) and Ian McEwan's Atonement (2002), Lily's tale will resonate with fans of each."—BooklistOnline.comWe all make mistakes. Some we can fix.But what happens when we can't?Decades ago, as Nazi planes dominated the ...

After three years of fighting in the service of his mercenary company, Eoan's ready to lay down his sword and return home. He's seen enough war and destruction and ruined villages; he only wants to find someplace peaceful and warm where he can figure out a new life.But he's a long way from home, in the pouring rain. And rumor says the forest around him contains inhuman magical creatures such as dragons, garwolves, fairies, and sprites. He should be safe if he doesn't leave the path ...

The fourth book in a magical series by bestselling author Holly Webb - this adventure is mystery-filled, with a hint of darkness perfect for readers aged 9 and up.Having rescued their father from a terrible prison, Lily and Georgie now find themselves in greater trouble than ever. Their evil mother has filled Georgie with wicked spells and means to use her as an unwilling weapon to execute a deadly plot against the Royal Family.Lily must join forces with her father and frie...

A dark fairy-tale retelling of Tam LinIn Roman-occupied Scotland, a slave on the run should fear soldiers, wolves, and the coming winter.Margusa fears something else — herself.When she kills her master and flees into the wilds of Caledonia, survival seems impossible… until a mysterious warrior appears. He serves an Elf Queen, rides a ghost-white horse, and is bound by magic he cannot escape.Tam Lin should be her captor.Instead, he becomes he...