Storytelling Fiction

Jake saw something unspeakable when he was nine. An act of violence. Brutal. He doesn't know it, but this trauma will play a key role in shaping him later in life. Now, he's 15. A wimp. He flinches. Always. He seeks the guidance of the biggest bad-ass he knows, his cousin Nick. Nick is a professional burglar and makes Jake his apprentice. Nick teaches Jake his dark philosophy - that there is no right or wrong in the world, just a series of events that happen without meaning. At first this helps Jake, but it also unleashes an aggression in himself he never thought possible....

Ideas are alive—and they’re looking for you. iDeals: The Idea Broker’s Guide to Unlocking Human Potential is not just a book—it’s a movement. In the city of NeoHaven, ideas take shape as sentient spirits, each searching for the right human to bring them into the world. Enter Emmanuel Simms, an entrepreneur, creative consultant, and modern-day idea broker. In this part-guide, part-storytelling journey, you’ll follow Emmanuel and his fast-talking partner Justin Tyme as they match wild, brilliant, world-changing ideas with everyday people brave enough to bring them to life. Each ...

In this musical romantic comedy, with actors, singers, and full orchestra, meet Emily who may or may not be with the right guy. She gets plenty of time to wonder about him as he haunts the pub where she works. Meet Ben, a twenty-something teacher who may one day find the courage to approach the miraculous beauty studying at the back of that pub. And meet Pablo, the handsome and awkward Spaniard, an unlikely hero who puts the pub back in post-puberty-based musical romantic comedies.

We all have stories to tell, but not everyone gets the mentoring and training or encouragement to become a great storyteller. Founded a quarter century ago, Girls Write Now has empowered young women and gender-expansive youth to harness their creative talents, gaining confidence, skills, and a community supporting them in sharing stories the world needs to hear.

Nour is a young Syrian girl who has lost her father to cancer. Wanting to be close to her relatives, Nour's mother - a cartographer who makes beautiful hand-painted maps - moves her family back to the city of Homs. Nour's father was a real storyteller, and he told her that the roots of the trees connect to the ground across the world. She knows they left her father in the ground back in America, so she starts telling him the ancient fable of Rawiya, whispering it into the ground so he might hear. Rawiya left her home dressed as a boy in order to explore the world.

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Sublime Funeral is a brief, serene, and powerful story about how family becomes support, guidance, and meaning. Beyond the loss that sets the journey in motion, what truly shines is the way familial bonds hold, structure, and dignify life, even in its most difficult moments. With sober and sensitive prose, G. G. Melies portrays the silent path of a community that needs no words to express the essential. In every gesture, in every shared glance, a way of being in the world is revealed: through presence, support, and care. Sublime Funeral is a delicate portrait of a culture where familial ...

One of the last migratory American Indian tribes, the Tihanama people of Tennessee ranged from the Great Lakes to the Florida Panhandle. Other Southeastern peoples called them the Big Medicine tribe. They were known for their legends, antiquity, trail markings, knowledge of herbs, funeral ceremonies, songs, paints, and dyes. This collection by Donald Panther-Yates is as unique as its subject - there is no other like it. The Eighth Arrow story will completely alter your understanding of Native American spirituality. It may change your life.

Embra, winter of 1574. Queen Mary has fled Scotland, to raise an army from the French. Her son and heir, Jamie, is held under protection in Stirling Castle. John Knox is dead. The people are unmoored and lurching under the uncertain governance of this riven land. It's a deadly time for young student Will Fowler, short of stature, low of birth but mightily ambitious, to make his name.

Step into the heart of the African wilderness where laughter echoes through the tall grass, friendships bloom under starlit skies, and the jungle becomes a school of life. S’More Happiness is a captivating, emotionally rich, and delightfully humorous adventure that follows a group of Indian campers who land in the majestic savannas of Kenya seeking more than just a safari—they’re on a journey toward joy, healing, and unforgettable memories. From cheeky pranks and moody teens to soul-searching hikes and heartwarming lion cub encounters, every chapter reveals a new shade of happiness. ...

一段一江湖，一圈一世界！唯名山能留仙住，是真传只说家常。红尘万丈，光怪陆离，一本歪经。 ……一段一江湖，一圈一世界！唯名山能留仙住，是真傳只說家常。紅塵萬丈，光怪陸離，一本歪經。

Dive deep into the heart of your story with "SECONDARY CHARACTERS: CRAFTING THE DYNAMIC SUPPORTING CAST," a pivotal guide designed to transform your writing journey. This book is your essential companion in the art of bringing to life those characters who, while not in the spotlight, are crucial to the vibrancy and depth of your narrative. "Secondary Characters" illuminates the often-overlooked art of developing supporting roles that resonate with authenticity and complexity. Learn how to craft characters that do more than just fill the space around your protagonists—discover how to make ...

TASTE – A Cookbook Companion to DREAM, Book One of the CATWALK Series Step into the world of Dream through the flavors that shaped its unforgettable characters. TASTE is the first cookbook companion to S. Q. Orpin’s contemporary women’s fiction saga, blending the glamorous life of a Los Angeles model with the warm, grounded charm of a small Pacific Northwest town. From indulgent brunches and bakery-style treats to cozy main dishes and decadent desserts, TASTE features recipes inspired by the dramatic highs and heartfelt moments of Dream. Whether it’s a shared meal between friends, a...

Explore Southeast Texas in Seeds of Bliss, where humor, danger, and the faith of hometown hero Scott Mitchum come together in a thrilling Americana tale. Seeds of Bliss is about the East Texas town of Lyric, its triumphs and its struggles, and the people who are an integral part of it. The novel focuses on a hometown man, Scott Mitchum, and his daily goal to live out his faith in God, how he translates it into practical actions which he inoculates into his relationships and his will to survive and thrive. The story includes other characters who are positively influenced by Scott, and those ...

Telling stories is as old as language itself. Before humans learned how to write, the only way to communicate was through telling stories. In today's world, most of us regard ourselves as bad storytellers. What happened? Telling great stories is a skilled art. Almost anyone can become a first-class storyteller, and you can learn the secrets.

Downton Abbey has brought out the Anglophile in American fans of the hit TV series. But Anglophilia has a long history in America. Why are some native-born residents of our Shining City Upon a Hill, where All Men Are Created Equal, seduced by the fluting tones of manor-born privilege? At last, Anglophilia explained - in American, thank you.

Crafting a killer cozy can be perilous. Fans of the genre expect authors to forego explicit gore and violence while at the same time creating a mind-boggling murder mystery with pulse-pounding tension and a twisty plot. But how is a writer supposed to satisfy such disparate demands? How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery tackles this exact problem by providing an actionable roadmap for starting (and completing!) a manuscript that will leave readers dying for more. Packed with charts and questionnaires designed to streamline the writing process, this comprehensive step-by-step guide will help ...

In the shadow of a fervent religious sect, fifteen-year-old Misty Garner's refusal to marry her church's pastor leads to a harrowing abduction from her own bed, casting her into the uncertain embrace of the Bridge Home School for Girls. Miles away, Simon, the heart and soul behind the Big Cat Sanctuary's operations, harbors a deep-seated rebellion against the sanctuary's stringent rules. His unparalleled bond with Indra, a majestic Bengal tiger, fuels his daring plan to grant freedom to the captive big cats amidst an impending hurricane.

The problem with us Christians is that we're so busy wringing the last drop of fun out of what the Bible calls "joy" that we scarcely notice when God gets a kick out of something. Therefore, in the interest of sanctifying our sense of humor before we forget we have one, welcome to Pulpit Fiction: A Record of Clerical Errors and Amusing Grace, a gallery of ecclesiastical boo-boos, biblical blunders, and pastoral faux pas.

Ann Spangler has collected the funniest stories from todays funniest women between the covers of one book.