In a world where metal is power, one man's gift could be the key to saving everything he holds dear...or the catalyst for destruction. Samuel Irwin Miner, a young man with the extraordinary ability to manipulate metal, flees his painful past and embarks on a perilous journey across the fantastical land of Urthis. Joined by the enigmatic Yace and her loyal shapeshifter Kipp, Irwin seeks to unravel the mystery of Yace's disappearance and confront the dark forces manipulating their lives. But as ancient magic, political intrigue, and Irwin's own inner demons threaten to tear them apart, he must learn to master his powers and embrace his true destiny before it's too late. For in the shadows, the sinister Ishik Empire plots, and the fate of Urthis hangs in the balance. Secrets of Urthis is a thrilling fantasy debut that will leave you breathless and desperate for more. Immerse yourself in a richly imagined world of magic, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship as Irwin, Yace, and Kipp fight to save their world...and each other. Free Fantasy from 7/15-21/2024

Irwin has always disappointed his father, but this will be the last time. Kobiton is a city that welcomes most. But people with Talents, secret powers, must watch their step. After descending the mountain with their monthly cache of coal, Samuel ‘Irwin’ Miner and his father, Albert, have come to deliver their goods and purchase a night to remember at the Hairy Yak Saloon. They enjoy whiskey and meals, and select their women, but Irwin cannot commit to this expectation his father has placed on him. Saryh understands this and acknowledges Irwin’s true identity. She supports his courage and his decision. A decision his father refuses to accept. As Irwin embraces his true self, he grapples with his father’s inner demons and confronts societal norms. This LGBTQ Free Fantasy novella explores acceptance, self-discovery, and the bonds that transcend difference.

Secrets revealed. Loyalties tested. The Metalist's Journey continues. In the heart of the Daos Territory, where cannibals lurk and danger lay in wait, three friends must navigate the treacherous path of self-discovery and survival. Irwin, a powerful Metalist, Yace, a Telepath with a mysterious past, and Kipp, a shapeshifting Clan-Duin, have already faced countless challenges on their journey. But nothing could have prepared them for the trials that await in the land of the Tropogagi. As Yace's memories slowly resurface and her powers grow stronger, the trio seeks refuge with Shaman, an enigmatic healer who may hold the key to unlocking Irwin's true potential. But tensions rise between the friends as secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested. In the hidden city of Ozaroton, Yace's pregnancy takes a dangerous turn, forcing Irwin to make tough decisions that will shape the future of their journey. With the sudden arrival of Irwin's abusive father, Albert, and the shocking discovery of a young Metalist girl named Zamantha, the stakes have never been higher. Irwin must confront his past, protect those he loves, and uncover the dark legacy of his family before it's too late. As the friends navigate the complexities of their relationships and the dangers of the jungle, they will discover the true meaning of sacrifice, love, and the power that lies within. LAND OF CANNIBALS, the thrilling 4th book in The Metalist’s Journey series is full of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. This story will keep you captivated until the very last page. Join Irwin, Yace, and Kipp as they face their greatest challenges yet in this unforgettable chapter of The Metalist's Journey.

Their friend Yace has vanished like a whisper on the breeze. Had Irwin touched her while she lay unconscious from the fright endured, he could have ground out the old entity, Lord and Master Dephen Ishik, from her body—from her mind. He hated regretting things he had not done. But worse, he hated hearing the maddening sounds from the metal that rang everywhere, like a terrible bout of vertigo followed by a throbbing headache. Bad things could happen if he didn’t keep his Metalist powers in check, if they didn’t stay out of PCP hands. But they must find Yace. With the chase begun, there are few breadcrumbs to follow; it seems that Clan-Duin birds have picked them up and scattered them to the winds. In their frantic search for Yace, Kipp brings up past events, finding fault with Irwin’s volatile actions. Doubt in one other will arise if they cannot come together with decisions, if they cannot trust each other. They cannot have doubt. If they do, then Lord and Master Dephen Ishik wins. And if the elderly Telepath wins, Irwin and Kipp will surely die. Yet Irwin is resourceful, even when he feels overwhelmed by it all. He must be, or everything could crumble—or worse, they will be captured and locked away, taken to the worse place imaginable and killed. He knows to keep himself in check, but with soldiers surrounding, finding Yace’s trail is a challenge. And the deeper into PCP territory they travel, the worse their odds of survival are. But if they don’t save Yace from her mentally manipulative father, her odds of survival drop to zero. Will they be able to save her before that happens?

Trapped in a sultry landscape brimming with Telepaths, Irwin and Kipp attempt to outsmart creatures that can read minds, plant seeds of doubt, and reap mental blows. Without Yace there to keep them safe, they are at the whim of merciless men, men who enjoy corrupting, who relish killing the innocent and guilty alike. This is what Yace's father, Lord and Master Dephen Ishik wanted—Irwin now knows this. Fortunately, Irwin befriends an Empath named Jorge, who says he will help them escape the Telepathic clutches—only if he can journey with them. He is wary of extra companionship until the unthinkable happens to Kipp, and they are setback in their pursuit of Yace. Jorge has ulterior motives. Irwin’s attention wanders. Kipp becomes jealous. Yace’s future is more uncertain now than ever. But first they must travel through inhospitable land, hoping that fate doesn’t intervene. When Jorge goes missing, Irwin is forced to make a choice; save a man who loves and accepts him or continue to search for Yace. Time is ticking and telepaths enjoy controlling. Irwin must conjure the strength to destroy and rescue, and without prejudice. Can he do that without hurting Kipp and Yace? Can he maintain a relationship with a man who wants to stay in a place that will set his Metalistic powers off?

Unsolved mysteries surround the remarkable men known as the Templars. Their ancient origins go back much further than their well-known adventures in the Middle East in the twelfth century. They knew that ancient secrets were waiting to be rediscovered and, perhaps, reactivated. They could generate labyrinthine codes - and decipher those that others had created in the remote past. But no real understanding of Templarism is possible without examining what became of their noble order after the treacherous attack of 1307. King Philip le Bel did not succeed in destroying all Templars - many escaped, including their fleet. Where did they go? Where are they now? What are their continuing purposes today?

The articles in this volume of collected essays, written over the last two decades and all revised, updated, and supplemented with unpublished material, are grouped around two themes: Divine Secrets and Human Imaginations. The first essays deal with the production, initiation, use and function, the abduction, repatriation, and the replacement of divine images, their outer appearance, and the many facets of the divine presence theology in Ancient Mesopotamia. The essays on the second topic deal with human imaginations, human constructs, and constructed memories, which assign meaning to the past or to things or experiences that are beyond human control. Thematically, several aspects of the human condition are examined, such as the ideas associated in the Old Testament and the Ancient Near East with death, corporeality, enemies, disasters, utopias, and passionate love.

Discovered in a hidden compartment of an old chest long after his death, the secret writings of John Dee, one of the leading scientists and occultists of Elizabethan England, record in minute detail his research into the occult. Dee concealed his treatises on the nature of humankind's contact with angelic realms and languages throughout his life, and they were nearly lost forever. In his brief biography of John Dee, Joseph Peterson calls him a "true Renaissance man"? detailing his work in astronomy, mathematics, navigation, the arts, astrology, and the occult sciences. He was even thought to be the model for Shakespeare's Prospero. All this was preparation for Dee's main achievement: five books, revealed and transcribed between March 1582 and May 1583, bringing to light mysteries and truths that scholars and adepts have been struggling to understand and use ever since. These books detail his system for communicating with the angels, and reveal that the angels were interested in and involved with the exploration and colonization of the New World, and in heralding in a new age or new world order. While Dee's influence was certainly felt in his lifetime, his popularity has grown tremendously since. His system was used and adapted by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and subsequently by Aleister Crowley. This new edition of John Dee's Five Books of Mystery is by far the most accessible and complete published to date. Peterson has translated Latin terms and added copious footnotes, putting the instructions and references into context for the modern reader.

The first book to explode many myths surrounding the popular idea of Nazi occultism, The Secret King presents the actual esoteric rituals used by Heinrich Himmler's SS under the influence of rune magician Karl-Maria Wiligut, the Secret King of Germany'. This seminal work also traces the troubled histories of those who promoted and espoused these twisted beliefs.'