The three great sources of knowledge respecting the shrouded part of humanity are the language, the mythology, and the ancient monuments of a country. From the language one learns the mental and social height to which a nation had reached at any given period in arts, habits, and civilization, with the relation of man to man, and to the material and visible world. The mythology of a people reveals their relation to a spiritual and invisible world; while the early monuments are solemn and et...

The deep link between water and the right to health is one of the themes dealt with in denouncing the urgent social and geopolitical issues inherent in the most essential of human resources. In an era marked by the pandemic, by environmental disasters linked to climate change, by the phenomenon of Earth Overshoot Day, water is "analysed" as an emblem of the planet's natural balance that human beings cannot destroy without annihilating themselves. The denunciation of issues that cannot be p...

New Orleans. Rose Marino lives with her Sicilian immigrant parents and helps in the family grocery store. Her older brother and sister both joined the Army, and Rose prays for their safety as World War II rages overseas. Her parents expect Rose to marry a local boy and start a family. But she secretly dreams of being more like her fiercely independent widowed godmother. Behind her parents’ back, Rose lands a job at the shipyard, where she feels free and important for the...

Sometimes the opposite of what we want always finds its way to us, I realized that after marrying David. The je*k tore my heart apart when I needed him most.I can't forget what I went through in David's house, it's just like yesterday.

It is easy to look at a place such as Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood and think that it encompasses strictly the dead. But a closer look reveals many lives and stories told throughout the pages of time by those who have lived them. To define Allegheny Cemetery as simply a place does not do it justice. It is not only a physical location, but a crossroads in history, and a point in time where each of these lives converge. Images of America: Allegheny Cemetery sh...

When an old woman is asked to tell the story of her life, she tells an intense and poignant tale about growing up in and surviving a warring suburban family during the 1950s and '60s.Written as a memoir, each chapter describes a particular incident in Lucia's life which shows the constant struggle between her parents and the perverse effect it has on her and her family. From her complicated and unwanted birth, to her witnessing a suicide at age 3, to her stint as a runaway at age 1...

The chilling sequel to The Cane delves deeper into the haunting legacy of the Von Slaught family. Elias, driven by the desperate need to rescue his parents from an ancient curse, ventures into a darker and more perilous world. Bound by the remnants of a centuries-old pact, he faces horrors beyond imagination, where the only way forward is to summon the very forces threatening to destroy him.Joined by Teresa, whose supernatural heritage holds unforeseen power, and the enigm...

Shadow in the TreesAfter surviving a harrowing encounter with a Tikbalang in the Philippine forest, Sofia returns to confront the lingering curse that ties her to the haunted land. Joined by her mentor Kent and the haunted family she vowed to protect, Sofia must restore balance to a fractured forest, where ancient guardians clash with malevolent forces born of broken offerings. As shadows grow stronger and the line between ally and foe blurs, Sofia faces a battle f...

Blood of the CursedIn the heart of the Philippine jungle, Sofia, a Swedish au pair, becomes entangled in a deadly battle against a Manananggal-a creature of terrifying folklore. What begins as a journey to care for a young girl spirals into a harrowing fight for survival, as ancient curses and family secrets come to light. Joined by her courageous best friend Petra and the enigmatic Darna, Sofia must face her fears and unravel the mysteries of a dark pact that has ...

The Cane - Book 3 - The EndingIn a final battle to break an ancient, deadly curse, Elias Von Slaught and his allies journey to the Black Forest, where the dark legacy of their intertwined bloodlines began. Armed with a cursed journal and their own fractured resilience, they face relentless supernatural forces determined to destroy them. As shadows of the past and monstrous manifestations test their every step, the group must rely on unshakable trust and courage to ...

When an ancient family heirloom-a beautifully carved cane-unleashes a curse that ensnares the lives of those who dare possess it, Elias Von Slaught embarks on a desperate journey to unravel its dark origins. Bound by a legacy of pacts with sinister forces, Elias must navigate a perilous world of occult rituals, shadowy figures, and forgotten relics to save his family from a fate worse than death. As he uncovers the haunting truths of his ancestors, Elias faces an impossible choice: break t...

In Echoes in the Dark, shadows hold secrets, and ancient evils lurk just beneath the surface. When Jo and her brother Christian accidentally awaken a monstrous force during what should have been a peaceful camping trip, they are thrust into a deadly chase through the woods. As they fight to survive, Jo must uncover her hidden lineage and confront the grief and guilt that have haunted her for years. With the help of unlikely allies, she will face a creature older and darker...