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...

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...

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...

"The Curse of Capiz" follows Teresa, who, after her mother's death, moves to Chicago. Haunted by her mother's connection to the Aswang, she fears she's cursed too. With her aunt, uncle, and a Mambabarang's help, she uncovers family secrets and confronts her dark legacy.

In a world where ancient curses and forgotten rituals lurk beneath the surface, Harvest of Shadows weaves together a chilling tapestry of folklore and horror. Each tale unearths a dark secret buried within isolated villages, haunted woods, and cursed lands, where the line between the living and the dead blurs. From blood-weeping willows and vengeful straw effigies to haunted choirs trapped in eternal lament, these stories reveal the sinister price of tradition and the unseen force...

On My Own is Sandy Speranza's deeply personal account of building a meaningful life through hard work, courage, and the refusal to remain defeated. From Boston's busy streets to a twenty-six-year career with the MBTA, Sandy learns that life's greatest opportunities often begin with one quiet decision to step forward.When a frightening medical diagnosis threatens his livelihood, he must fight for another chance while supporting his family and protecting the...

When the ghosts of war won't stay buried, a former Army nurse must find a way to heal-or risk losing everything.In 1951 New Orleans, Laura Marino works as a nurse at Charity Hospital. She's been home from World War II for six years, but peacetime has brought its own challenges. She's frustrated at work, and her childless marriage to Nicholas, a surgeon she met in the Army, is strained. Laura is devastated when news arrives that Frances, her best friend from the front, has taken her...