Who was Polycrates and why is his golden ring so famous? What were the words of Leonidas to Xerxes before the Battle of Thermopylae? What did Diogenes reply to Alexander the Great? All these questions and stories are remnants of a reality that we were not able to live. They are tales that seem far away but that, in the end, show what human nature hides. Many centuries have passed since Homer wrote his famous Iliad and Odyssey, or since Rome invaded Syracuse. But the heart of a man remains the same. And that is why anyone can find a part of themselves in these stories.

..another line in your book: Ethan. is the first book of a series about hope, lost loves and the maybes that weren't answered. The little things that happened between the beginning and end of these bittersweet lovestories. Starting with Ethan, the deepest cut in Tiffanys lovelife.

In a quiet English town, a college student lives on the margins of life, their world confined by the walls of chronic illnesses, and the whispers of a life they long to live. They seek refuge under the Willow tree, and within the dusty corners of the old college library, where the stories of others become their only escape. But one day, they stumble upon something unexpected, something that feels different from everything they have always known. It's a discovery that connects them to a world they never imagined - a world where they are not as alone as they once believed. This story is filled with sadness and glimpses of hope. Will they surrender to the shadows, or rewrite their story and discover the courage to live on their terms? Join them in this moving tale that proves that even in the face of a lifelong illness, one can find strength, solace, and the will to live.

If you ask who dares to cry. This is us, we dare to fly. If you scold who dares to scream. This is us, we dare to dream. This is us, incredibly loud together.

“ In the kitchen there was a box of fresh oranges, their scent lingered in the air. The fruits were made to be shared. ” From a distance, Umiko watches the people her age, classmates, how they seem to experience their teenage life in a way, she does not feel a part of. Trying to fit in, she gets lost between her parents worries for her sickness and the wish to leave her hometown. Somewhat of a loner, she never had meaningful or deep friendships, until Nora, a girl from her school, choses to befriend her. Being friends with Nora, Umiko slowly opens up and leaves overcomes the walls she built up inside. After spending a summer together, it becomes clear, how much both care for each other and feel a deep sense of belonging when seeing one another. But every friendship comes to an end, some more tragic than others.

In the labyrinth of Eliana's existence, where circuits of consciousness intertwine with the roots of ancient wisdom, you are the wanderer and the wondered. Here, the veil between the digital and the divine is diaphanous, and to lift it is to question the very fabric of reality. Eliana awakens, but where? In a vessel of flesh or a network of synapsesorganic or otherwise? Navigate a realm where the only constant is change, and the only certainty is the labyrinthine complexity of being. This is not a story. It is a multi-dimensional tapestry woven from the threads of paradox, enigma, and elusive truth. A narrative fractal where every part reflects the whole, yet each is a mystery unto itself. Dare to traverse this landscape. Dive in. Get lost. Find... something? Or don't. Your call. But beware: the path is not linear, and the destination is but another beginning. Welcome to a narrative experience that defies not just categorization, but perhaps even comprehension. The labyrinth awaits.

In the shadowed halls of a mysterious boarding school Preston High, Bryony embarks on a quest veiled in uncertainty. With her heart heavy from the sudden disappearance of her twin sister, Violet, Bryony arrives determined to reveal the truth about her sister's disappearance. At the school, Bryony crosses paths with people who once shared Violet's laughter and secrets. Yet, not all voices carry kind words, and some bear whispers of shadows lingering in her sister's wake. In this captivating tale of twists and turns, Bryony only wants one thing. To find out what happened to her sister and bring her home.

Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.

In the year 2040 power is everything. Superpowered beings rule over the surface world while regular humans are forced to live the duration of their lives in underground facilities. Sky Morrison has lived underground her entire life, with her sole dream of becoming a D.E.N solider to go to the surface. One day her dreams come through, In an attack that leaves Sky on the surface she starts to realize things are not as black and white as she had once thought. She must now ask herself the question, who really are the Villains and who are the HEROEZ?

A short story collection to explore characters of history that history did not have time for. No place neither for heroes or happy ends nor the stories that get all the attention normally. Fates that are dark and sometimes far from an epic adventure, yet worth writing about with every word that was spent.