NYCTOPHILIA is a compilation by Bhavi Boricha where she has curated a poetic experience with the thoughts and verses of various writers . The book encompasses the emotions of the writers amidst the serenity of the dark night . It hopes to bring readers a sense of connection with the same.

HE CAME FROM THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE Brandon Masters is a vampire. A vampire who has no memory of his life prior to 1978. Fronting L.A.'s hottest metal band, The Thorned Angels, Brandon's un-dead life takes a dramatic turn when he collapses on stage one night. He discovers his ''soul'' had split into two different centuries. One part resides in Medieval England, and the other in present day America. Longing to find out what his purpose is, he eventually discovers that the government has plans to experiment on humans with the vampire gene taken from Vlad Tepes. His Father. It is a race against time to save the present from

Nyctophilia. It means "love of darkness or night." This is the last thing we as Christians want to do when God places us in the season that John of the Cross has dubbed, "the dark night of the soul." In this book, author and minister Jared Hill uses his poetry to describe his journey through this season, and how he learned to love this time of darkness. His hope is that in your own way, these poems will help you come to embrace this season of your life with joy.

Nyctophilia-The Lover of Darkness is a collection of dark poems. Take a walk on the darker side of life. I will hold your hand as I guide you into my world. The darkness is filled with the creatures of the nite. I am one of them. Come join me. I am calling to you. Come embrace the darkness. I am dark poet coming to you from the forbidden world. My fingers compose my poems from the darker side of life. Come take a journey with me as we explore the darkness together. I will show you another world that is only talked about and concealed from you. This world has been hidden for thousands of years. I will bring the darkness into the light for all to see. Welcome all those who wish to take a journey with me. Take my hand and I will be a guide into this world of darkness. I will show you a world that coexists within your world. I want to show there are many kinds of different creatures of the night who dwell in your world. And in doing this I hope to bring peace, harmony and greater understanding of the darker side of life. I hope to end the reoccurring conflict about the darkness and the creatures that dwell there. A battle that has been raging for thousands of years now the time has come to end this conflict among ourselves. Come take a walk with me into the darkness and see this world from a different perspective. These are two poems for Nyctophilia- the Lover of Darkness. I will be waiting you for here in the darkness.

Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible ebook for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.

This is one volume of a two-volume book. This novel is a political statement set within a story in the Vietnam War. The purpose of this book is to entertain, to educate and to give a message about the Vietnam War. The author has kept historical accuracy and realism to make this book meaningful. Inspiration for writing this book came from the author’s experience of living in America with the Vietnam War and from the author’s recollections of Soldiers who were drafted and who fought in the war. This book contains historic and well-known quotations about war that have been used in the dialogue. Some battlefield-action has been added so the reader has a balance of action scenes and political discussions on the war.

Ever since the witch cursed Babs, she turns invisible sometimes. She has her mum and her dog, but teachers and classmates barely notice her. Then, one day, Iris can see her. And Iris likes what they see. Babs is made of fire. Iris grew from a seed in the ground. They have friends, but not human ones. Not until they meet Babs. The two of them have a lot in common: they speak to dryads and faeries, and they're connected to the magic that's all around them. There's a new boy at school, a boy who's like them and who hasn't yet found his real name. Soon the three of them are hanging out and trying spellwork together. Magic can be dangerous, though. Witches and fae can be cruel. Something is happening in the other realm, and despite being warned to stay away, the three friends have to figure out how to deal with it on their own terms. Anyone who loves the work of Francesca Lia Block and delights in Studio Ghibli films will be entranced by this gorgeous and gentle young adult novel about three queer friends who come into their power.

Ontology and Metaontology: A Contemporary Guide is a clear and accessible survey of ontology, focusing on the most recent trends in the discipline. Divided into parts, the first half characterizes metaontology: the discourse on the methodology of ontological inquiry, covering the main concepts, tools, and methods of the discipline, exploring the notions of being and existence, ontological commitment, paraphrase strategies, fictionalist strategies, and other metaontological questions. The second half considers a series of case studies, introducing and familiarizing the reader with concrete examples of the latest research in the field. The basic sub-fields of ontology are covered here via an accessible and captivating exposition: events, properties, universals, abstract objects, possible worlds, material beings, mereology, fictional objects. The guide's modular structure allows for a flexible approach to the subject, making it suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates looking to better understand and apply the exciting developments and debates taking place in ontology today.

Aurora is a student publication and contains artwork, photography, poetry, and fiction created by the Northern community.

Aurora is Northern High School's literary magazine and is a student produced work. Northern High School is located in Durham, North Carolina.