Asian Myth

Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things—to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. But it’s not just the extra rupees in her pocket Nura is after. Local rumor says there’s buried treasure in the mine, and Nura knows that finding it could change the course of her family’s life forever. Her plan backfires when the mines collapse and four kids, including her best friend, Faisal, are claimed dead.

“Darkcliff is obviously a master storyteller, knowing how to keep the reader riveted the whole time.” - Jason P. Crawford, Amazon reviewer Mortals die easily. Gods must be killed twice. When he moves to Turkey, Braze prevents a suicide attempt and falls for a local girl - two mistakes with horrific consequences. As they plunge into a spiral of madness and depravity, Braze and the beautiful Mehpare understand why that man wanted to kill himself. A mysterious stranger stalks them during the day. At night, evil magic traps them in a temple that should have never been built. Their failing ...

Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night, they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance.

An action-packed urban fantasy adventure set on the islands of Hawaii! I'm Marcus Aries, and as the duly-appointed guardian of the Hawaiian Islands, I’ve had my share of bad run-ins with the world of the supernatural. I’ve taken on demonic frogs, island witches, lightning wolves, and even battled before the famed night marchers. But not every run-in is a life-and-death struggle that threatens to leave the island in ruins. Step back into the world of Hawaiian urban fantasy with this collection of short stories from author Justin Herzog, starring fan-favorite hero Marcus Aries as he and ...

Of Woks and Volcanoes: The Legend of Fireworks 炒锅和火山 How pot master Ji unwittingly invented fireworks. When street cook Ji and his daughter Ning face losing their livelihoods, the desperate pot master asks a volcano spirit for relief. To his surprise, the mountain grants him a gift, but once the cook produces colorful fire shows, he raises the attention of a powerful priest and a local lord, who aim to make the fire magic a power of their own. “Of Woks and Volcanoes” is based on the Chinese legend about a cook who unwittingly invented fireworks. While based on the original ...

Diccionario de Mitos de Asia es la tercera entrega de esta serie sobre mitos del mundo. En esta ocasión partimos del amor por narrar a la manera de Las mil y una noches. Nuestra fascinación por las historias sobre animales maravillosos; personas que pueden transformarse en flores; ancianos sabios y valientes princesas; dioses de muchos brazos y demonios terroríficos, nos traslada a Mesopotamia, Persia, Arabia, China, la India y Japón.

Prince Jin is running out of time. He must find a monster companion before his thirteenth birthday or lose the throne completely. And that means travelling to the only place where monsters still live: the legendary, dangerous Whisper Island.

Dating The Virgin Mask - When Stories Replace Sincerity In a world where dating has become a global marketplace, many foreign men seek something more authentic—something purer. That search often leads them to the Philippines, where they encounter a powerful narrative wrapped in soft smiles and whispered promises: “the Virgin Filipina”. She says she’s never been kissed. She claims she’s waiting for the right man. She seems untouched by modern chaos and radiates a simplicity that feels like a balm for hearts wounded by Western dating culture. And you? Yes, you —feel chosen. But ...

On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that looms behind her home. No one has remembered her special day. And so, stifled and angry, Hamra ignores something she shouldn’t: the rules of the jungle.

Liu Bei thinks he is all alone in saving people from troublemakers. Luckily, he meets two good guys who are brave and heroic. Together, they start an army. The three men get along so well that they decide they won't just be friends. They'll be brothers! Join Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as they fight against bullies and protect China!

Tasaku is a lowly cutter of stone who longs for power. This story includes authentic Japanese music on the koto.

After her narrow escape from the Temple of Light and Shadow, Julie Bird returns to the modern world—and finds it very different from the one she left. Not only her own life and family, but also China as a nation has changed for the worse. Unable to deny her responsibility and tormented by guilt, Julie Bird has to go back to the Qing Dynasty to undo her mistakes. But will she be able to accomplish her goal this time? In this second book of the duology, Julie will be traveling with the imperial family along the breathtaking Great Wall, the magnificent Old Summer Palace which was destroyed ...

Prepare to be whisked away to a world where dreams are made real and where the touch of love has the power to change everything. In this evocative novel, readers will be captivated by Zoei's journey as she solves the mysteries surrounding Aydin's disappearance while also grappling with her own insecurities and longing for acceptance. It is a spellbinding tale of romance, comedy, and self-discovery that explores themes of heartbreak, the quest for self-discovery, destiny, second chances, and the transformative power of love. Through richly woven prose and vivid imagery, this novel invites ...

Twelve-year old Lia Park just wants to fit in. Her parents work with a mysterious organization that makes them ridiculously overprotective. Lia’s every move has been scrutinized since she was born, and she’d love to have the option of doing something exciting for once. So when she gets invited to the biggest birthday party of the year—and her parents say she can’t go—Lia sneaks out. But her first act of rebellion not only breaks her parents’ rules, but also an ancient protection spell, allowing an evil diviner spirit to kidnap and ransom her parents for a powerful jewel.

Thea gets a chance to begin anew at Pacific Academy. There, she’s a star athlete, someone with friends and popularity. But disaster strikes at Junior Stunt Warrior summer camp with her new friends: Her extremely uncool former best friend, Evan, shows up too, and she discovers that stunt class is the one activity she’s not good at. Actually, it’s something she’s terrified of. It all reminds Thea of the shy, invisible version of herself she’s determined to leave behind.

Eleven-year-old Thom Ngho is keeping a secret: she's strong. like suuuuper strong. Freakishly strong. And it's making it impossible for her to fit in at her new middle school. In a desperate bid to get rid of her super strength, Thom makes a deal with the Monkey King, a powerful deity and legendary trickster she accidentally released from his 500-year prison sentence. Thom agrees to help the Monkey King get back his magical staff if he'll take away her strength.

"Give me six months, and I will teach your sons how to live wisely. They will make you proud," said the Pandit. And thus was born the great book of animal stories—the Panchatantra. Cunning jackals, stupid crocodiles, lumbering elephants and clever mice. Foolish fish and clever crows, quick-witted monkeys and dim-witted lions. Pit your wits against them in this feast of animal stories! The Panchatantra stories are ancient, yet so contemporary that they have been retold again and again through the ages. They remain as modern as any new story today.

Thom Ngoh thought the Monkey King was her friend - he taught her to control her super strength and to stand up for herself. But really he was just using her. He tricked her into stealing from the Heavens and releasing him from his 500-year prison. Now the Monkey King is waging a war against the Heavens, and Thom must do everything in her power to fix the mess she made. Determined to prevent a war, Thom and her dragon friend Kha set off on an adventure across the Heavens to search for allies.

Japan is a single nation, but its origins are so old, and often, so fragmented, that unified mythology and folklore can be difficult to point to. Still, there are some key texts, tales, and characters we can focus on which will give us a pretty good sense of Japanese mythology. In this audiobook, you'll discover stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture.

The Hindu epic poem Mahabharata by itself is 10 times longer than both the Iliad and Odyssey combined. In this volume, you will discover how the storm god Indra defeated the demon Vritrasura, and how Indra came to respect Vritrasura even though he had to kill him; how King Yayati had to choose between honoring his oath to his father-in-law on the one hand and the Dharma on the other, and what consequences came of his decision; and more.