The Ripple Six lived their days without intention. In bohemian bliss, they celebrated and created with little concern for the repercussions of their actions. Then, they came across the map. Suddenly, unparalleled power is bestowed upon them in the form of an ancient artifact that, when interacted with, profoundly impacts the very world in which they live. What does a person do when the powers of God are unexpectedly dropped into their lap? They question. They act. They hope for the best. "...

What is a person? Are they the sum of their physical parts, something separate, or a combination of the two? Caleb Littlefield discovered young that he could transform into other people if he copied their posture perfectly. Because of his gift, he spent his life observing and categorizing people so that he could transform into them at a moment's notice, but his rich interior life led to the development of extreme introversion. So when the girl of his dreams comes along, the idea of dating ...

As Seen On CBS and NBC: Top LibraryBub Mystery/ThrillerWhich Is More Terrifying: Watching the Children Suffer, or Actually Doing Something About It?A midnight escape in a crippled aircraft carrying a rescued child. Jagged peaks below, dodging bullets, losing altitude. And she asks herself, "Is this what it means to do God's work?"Knoxi Musket has a scholarship to play basketball for Texas University, but that must wait. International power brokers are enslaving thousands of...

NEPENTHE, A Taste of Inspiration, is a poetic book that epitomize the struggle of the black people who sought freedom, justice, peace, and equality.Their song of shame and praise can be seen and felt throughout the composition of the book.Words of enlightenment shine from each verse and unfolds the solidarity of an Afrocentric culture and people who still awaits to be embraced and loved faithfully.

"The Marble Faun" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a captivating exploration of art, sin, and redemption set in 19th-century Rome. Four artists—Miriam, Hilda, Kenyon, and Donatello—form a circle of friendship amidst the city's ruins and beauty. When Miriam’s mysterious past surfaces, tragedy unfolds, altering their lives forever. Donatello, reminiscent of Adam before the Fall, experiences guilt and transformation after committing a crime. Through allegorical symbolism and lush descriptions, Hawth...

"The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a powerful exploration of sin, guilt, and redemption set in Puritan New England. The novel follows Hester Prynne, who, after bearing an illegitimate child, is condemned to wear a scarlet "A" for adultery. As she navigates the scorn of her community, Hester's quiet dignity and resilience stand in stark contrast to the secret guilt of her lover, Reverend Dimmesdale. Hawthorne's masterful narrative delves into themes of hypocrisy, justice, and pe...

"The Scarlet Stigma" centers around Hester Prynne, a young woman who has been publicly shamed for bearing an illegitimate child. Forced to wear the scarlet letter "A" (for "Adulteress") on her chest as a symbol of her sin, Hester struggles with the oppressive judgment of the Puritan community while secretly hiding the identity of her child's father. The drama unfolds as Hester navigates her personal shame and defiance, while her lover, Arthur Dimmesdale, a respected minister, suffers in si...

Guilt can be a loathsome word. It riddles us with its blend of torment and despair in various hues. Whether we call it a guilty secret or we have really done an act to inspire such a feeling, it is an emotion difficult to escape.In this volume of classic stories our authors examine and explore all types of guilt. From Katherine Mansfield, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Joyce and a host of other literary talents, flow works with dark shadows that reveal the true nature of man.

This illustrated pairing places Nathaniel Hawthorne's enduring romance of Puritan New England beside James Edgar Smith's dramatic adaptation, inviting readers to consider how guilt, punishment, secrecy, and moral judgment change across forms. The novel's symbolic density, psychological narration, and historical atmosphere are answered by the play's concentrated dialogue, visible action, and theatrical immediacy. Hester Prynne's scarlet emblem remains the volume's central image, while the j...

THE SCARLET LETTER & A SCARLET STIGMA (Illustrated) represents a unique confluence of American literary history, showcasing a blend of canonical and lesser-known texts through illustrated storytelling. At its heart, this collection explores the pervasive themes of guilt, social ostracism, and the moral complexities of sin and redemption. The anthology juxtaposes Nathaniel Hawthorne's renowned novel with James Edgar Smith's narrative, providing a rich tableau of 19th-century American litera...

On a sweltering day in August 1960, in the segregated Deep South city of Jacksonville, Florida, a seventeen-year-old Black boy finished his dishwashing job at Morrison’s Cafeteria, walked out the back door, and found himself in the middle of a nightmare.Hundreds of white men with ax handles and baseball bats were attacking Black sit-in protestors in Hemming Park. Suddenly surrounded, the young man endured menacing blows and racist taunts. He called for help from a white police offi...

The Nexus Chronicles: Fires in Mabon is set in a tropical fantasy world where a young Elfahn must learn to survive the dangers of the Nox Beasts and train to become a Knight of the Realm. With the help of his friends, and his Nexus magick, will Karta realize his dreams? Or fall prey to the jaws of darkness and death...?