In 'Whispers at Dawn; Or, The Eye' by Roy J. Snell, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a gothic mystery filled with suspense and supernatural elements. The book is written in a descriptive and atmospheric style, reminiscent of classic gothic literature, with vivid imagery that transports the reader to the eerie setting of the story. The narrative unfolds at a leisurely pace, allowing for a gradual buildup of tension and suspense, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the shocking conclusion. The book is a captivating blend of mystery, suspense, and supernatural elements, making it a must-read for fans of gothic fiction and suspenseful thrillers. Roy J. Snell's skillful storytelling and masterful control of suspense make 'Whispers at Dawn; Or, The Eye' a standout in the genre. The author's background in writing mystery and adventure novels for young readers shines through in this compelling and atmospheric tale, showcasing his talent for crafting engaging narratives that keep readers hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend 'Whispers at Dawn; Or, The Eye' to anyone looking for a gripping and atmospheric read that will send shivers down their spine and leave them guessing until the very end.

As Johnny Thompson put out a hand to ring the door bell of that brownstone house facing the deserted grounds of the Chicago Century of Progress and the lake, the door opened without a sound. He looked up, expecting to see a face, hear a voice, perhaps. The voice came: ÒStep inside, please.Ó But there was no face. The space before him was empty. A little puzzled, he stepped into the narrow passageway. Instantly in a slow, silent manner that seemed ominous, the door closed behind him. The place was all but dark. Certainly there was no lamp; only a curious blue illumination everywhere. A little frightened, he put out a hand to grip the door knob. It did not give to his touch. Indeed it was immovable as the branch of an oak. ÒLocked!Ó he muttered. Then for a space of seconds his heart went wild. From the wall to the right of him had flashed a pencil of white light. Like an accusing finger it fell upon something on the opposite wall. And that something was an eye, an eye in the wall,Ñor so it seemed to the boy. And even as he stared, with lips parted, breath coming short and quick, the thing appeared to wink.Ê

""Even now we're One Inseparable by Oceans in our bliss A whisper of the Romantic In the Eye of God..."" The first step to freedom, happiness and full self-actualization is to love ourselves with total acceptance. Without making that step we are not fully capable of loving others. This poetry is about awakening to Love. It is about full acceptance and the abundance that follows....

Winner of the SKOW Best Fantasy Award! Sora Fallcrest always dreamed of adventure, but as a member of the nobility, she learned the ways of a Lady instead. Now seventeen, she is expected to choose a husband and marry. She plots to run away, but just as she is stepping out the door, she runs into a mysterious man--and is kidnapped. Abducted from her manor, Sora is plunged into a world of magical races, arcane jewelry and forgotten lore. She finds herself at the mercy of a dangerous assassin, haunted by an even darker past. She yearns for freedom, but he won't let her go--not when her Cat's Eye necklace is the only thing that can save his life. But the necklace itself presents a problem. It is an ancient device from the long forgotten War of the Races, and its magic has the ability to steal souls. Can Sora learn to wield its power -- or will the power wield her?

The magnificent title story of this collection of fairy tales for adults describes the strange and uncanny relationship between its extravagantly intelligent heroine--a world renowned scholar of the art of story-telling--and the marvelous being that lives in a mysterious bottle, found in a dusty shop in an Istanbul bazaar. As A.S. Byatt renders this relationship with a powerful combination of erudition and passion, she makes the interaction of the natural and the supernatural seem not only convincing, but inevitable. The companion stories in this collection each display different facets of Byatt's remarkable gift for enchantment. They range from fables of sexual obsession to allegories of political tragedy; they draw us into narratives that are as mesmerizing as dreams and as bracing as philosophical meditations; and they all us to inhabit an imaginative universe astonishing in the precision of its detail, its intellectual consistency, and its splendor. "A dreamy treat.... It is not merely strange, it is wondrous." --Boston Globe "Alternatingly erudite and earthy, direct and playful.... If Scheherazade ever needs a break, Byatt can step in, indefinitely." --Chicago Tribune "Byatt's writing is crystalline and splendidly imaginative.... These [are] perfectly formed tales." --Washington Post Book World

The Wheel of Times turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, and Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

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