kindred lore

Author: Donald Firesmith is the prize-winning author of speculative fiction including The Secrets of Hawthorne House (teen paranormal urban fantasy), the Hell Holes series (alien invasion science fiction), and Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore (fantasy). Named a Distinguished Engineer by the Association of Computing Machinery, he is also the author of 7 technical books in system and software engineering. In his spare time, he crafts one-of-a-kind jeweled magic wands. It was only an old book that the professor found while traveling by train through Scotland. A scholar of medieval history, Professor George Smith was on sabbatical studying Scottish legends and myths when he chanced to meet an aged Scotsman and his granddaughter on their way to her new boarding school in the Isles of Skye. The young girl had accidentally left her book behind, and the professor picked it up meaning to send it on to her. But then he looked inside and discovered it was no ordinary book. It was a school textbook on magic. Could it be real? Could it have actually been left by accident and found by chance? Or was it all an elaborate hoax played on the unsuspecting professor? Did he ever find the secret Isles of Skye School of Magick? Did he ever discover the hidden world of wizards and witches implied by the book's very existence? Or did they find him? The professor vanished soon afterwards, and the answers are unknown. Read the book and decide for yourself. Magical Wands: A Cornucopia of Wand Lore is that textbook from The Isles of Skye School of Magick. The first chapter begins with a basic overview of magic wands followed by an introduction to magical theory including the four planes of existence (Astral, Spectral, Physical, and Daemonic), the five metaphysical elementals (Quintessence, Air, Fire, Earth, and Water), and the three preternatural phases of Light, Twilight, and Darkness. It also contains sets of the commonly used spells associated with each of these elementals and phases. The first chapter then describes the different types of wands, their components, how they are crafted, and how they are used to cast spells. Chapter two teaches the 17 principles of wand making. Chapters three through six comprehensively cover the materials used to make magic wands including magical creatures (both beings and beasts), magical woods, mystical crystals, and mystical metals. Chapter seven documents 26 famous and infamous witches and wizards, their wands, and how well their wands suited their needs. Chapter eight concludes the textbook by nicely summarizing the contents of the entire textbook. Each of the chapters ends with student exercises, the answers of which are included in the back of the textbook which also includes a glossary, references, and afterword by the editor. If you have ever wondered what young witches and wizards actually study in their hidden magic schools, then this book is for you.

the promise that was never fulfilled in any life . unbeknownst to our protagonist , he gets reincarnated into a parallel world which is more or less like his previous life but to change the regrets he had he has to travel world's . What to do if a former Godess stile your first kiss !! What to do of the girl you loved and wanted to save the most isn't the one you love but someone else !? what if the family you thought was your family just a fake one !? A series of incidents will uncover the darkest secrets which were unknown to our protagonist, Aster ! he who travels world to change and save those who he loved . he who will become the hero and a god . the tale of a young boy who tries to save Everyone but will he be able to save himself from the dark secrets of his life that have the power to completely shatter his mind ? if he saves Everyone who will save him ? his loved one , the one who is true to him , who suffered same and understands gis pain . is it her ? ______________________________________________ the chronology of kindred orb means the biggest legends of parallel worlds ! if you like it so , tell me in the comments !! the art is not mine . credits to the artist !

At the beginning of time, the goddess Rylenta found a patch of primordial void. She cultivated it into a vast world devoid of life and emotion. Her seven breaths created life as we know it, and the myriad races ushered into existence like tiny moths chasing the light. She lived with her children happily, treasuring them more than anything else. Time passed like fine faery wine, and her world entered the age of blossoming. However, one day, she vanished without leaving as much as a trace behind, plunging the world into perpetual darkness. Thousands of years later, the world is scarred, and the end seemed to be nigh. Children looked to the empty sky and could no longer see the stars in their dreams. In search of light, fate extended its mysterious hands on a group of humans in a foreign world. They were called many names; The Anointed Ones, Travellers, Players, Angels of the Goddess… However, will they be successful in their fated mission? And what happens when the most unfit person, Seth Ravenswood, gets chosen to take part in this cruel mission?

In the infantile state of a new universe were many creatures in their starting phase, one of which was a juice pouch and straw that would challenge any vegetables from the cabbage patch to a round of fisticuffs, ultimately overcoming them and absorbing their power, thus, it became formidable and left behind an entire and complete heritage behind. This being was later known to be none other but...The Succ Sage. The self named Genius Gang, a group of intellectuals with knowledge far beyond the norm of this infantile universe then began to rise and found this heritage, allowing them to begin their ascent to the higher realms. The Scrummy Bummy Lore is an incomprehensive, shortened archive of the real events that the Genius Gang went through on their path. Translator's Note: As the best translator in the world, it is easy to assume that my translation will be complely on point, however, the Scrummy Bummy Lore, being written in the language of the Gods, was far too complex for even a genius like I to translate fully, as I, just like you, am a mere mortal. Please do read this novel with an open mind, keeping in mind that not only are there multiple meanings that we do not understand, but also many that can eventually be understood through comprehensive thought. I myself feel as though I have matured as not just a person, but as an entity in this vast universe that we call our home after reading this novel. In short, I must say that if the human race ever evolves to the point where we can incorporate the Scrummy Bummy Lore into our national curriculum as the most significant subject, I can die knowing that humanity shall live on to achieve great things.

Cassius Crimson, the founder of the Crimson family, one of The Great Three vampire powers, has been awakened from his slumber after 500 years. By whom? A mere boy! The future of the once great Crimson family has declined. Seeking power and guidance, Vesper-the young Crimson lord turned to his ancestors for help, never did he imagine that he would manage to wake the actual founder. As Cassius adjusts to life in a futuristic 21st century, he’s aided by his loyal retainer Estefan. Tackling daily campus life, an insecure apprentice, revenge on his family's honour, he experiences all sorts of new occurrences as humans have evolved into more than just food. All while Cassius battles the urge to sink his teeth into the most delicious human he has ever smelt. This lust for blood turns into an irresistible passionate romance. A Tale of sensual vampire love unravels as he discovers new feelings that were hidden eons ago

SOULMATE 01 : KINDRED SPIRIT When highschool life officially ended and summer was about to come, Kharol didn't expect that it would also be the time that she died in the middle of a crosswalk on the way home. Since that day, she was bound to the place and she became the "Guide" of those lost souls to their next life for almost fifteen years while waiting for her turn. Upon doing her job as a Guide, she mistakenly saved a living human and as punishment, he's the only living human who was able to see and touch her like a normal one. With the love-hate bonds and conversations while witnessing the world to destruction, they grow closer and closer as they only think about their heart being connected... but not their souls. ORIGINALLY STARTED in early 2021 Sloane Rae @ 2021 PS. Unedited. Do not skip DISCLAIMER for potential trigger warnings. PLEASE DO NOT SELL MY WORKS IN PDF AND TO ANY PLATFORMS. I'M PRESSING CHARGES AGAINST ANYONE WHO WOULD DARE TO TRY ME.

In the summer of 1944, Leslie Atwater -- feeling abandoned by his lover Edward -- rushes to London to enlist in the armed services. After failing the physical, he retreats to the sanctuary of St. Michael’s rectory and to the love and support of his brother Robert.<br><br>When a bomb explodes near St. Andrew’s Home for Boys, it unearths a skeleton of an adolescent. As Leslie, Edward, and Robert set about identifying the remains, the shocking discovery stirs up an old antagonism between the two brothers and brings to light a string of repressed memories for Leslie.<br><br>With the truth obscured by the passage of years, can Leslie and Edward sift through the lies and subterfuge to track down the coldhearted killer of a kindred spirit?

The year is 2077, and life revolves around the massive Full Immersion VRMMORPG, Aethelgard. For Ethan Bellwether, this new reality has only magnified the crushing burden of his life: a staggering $1.5 Million debt. Bankrupt and blacklisted, the disgraced former photographer has one last, desperate hope: to find a fortune in Aethelgard. But when he enters the game, Ethan is assigned a ludicrous, non-combat role and a camera, gaining the unique [EX-Tier] System's Witness class. His progression is unprecedented: he gains levels, power, and wealth not by fighting, but by capturing virally popular images (Public Visibility) of the game’s deepest secrets and deadliest creatures. Armed only with extreme Perception and the forbidden Temporal Shutter skill, Ethan must turn the most lethal fantasy world into his exclusive, high-stakes photography portfolio. He is the weakest player on the field, yet his camera is the ultimate weapon. When his EX-Tier Lens captures the impossible breaking ten years of established lore about Mythical entities.Ethan becomes a target of powerful guilds and System Administrators alike. To clear his massive debt, survive the players hunting his secrets, and expose the truth behind Aethelgard, Ethan must make his photos the most disruptive force in the world.

What if Douluo Dalu had taken another path—one not soaked in blood and soul beast corpses but guided by the light of reason, sacrifice, and evolution? In this alternate version born from chaos, a mysterious figure rewrote the laws of cultivation. No longer do soul rings necessarily come from slaughter. Power is no longer monopolized by fate and divine favor but earned through resonance of body, energy, soul, & self. As realities intertwine, philosophies collide—every faction facing its counterpart in a battle not just of strength, but of belief. Shrek Academy, once untouchable, falters as the Sage Academy exposes its hypocrisy with truth and clarity. The brute pride of the Body Sect crumbles before the transcendent trials of True Essence Mountain. Scattered empires of the original world bow before the unity and structure of the Seven Divine Lineages. The parasitic horror of the Holy Spirit Church shatters before the Void Society, whose lawful chaos and ascetic terror showcase what true villainy looks like—cold, calculated, and cosmic. Even spirit beasts are not safe from the comparison, shedding primal rage for purpose. Enlightened races rise under shared systems—not through dominance, but through design. The prospects of myriad races contention left them gobsmacked as the This is not a mere divergence—it is a reckoning. A saga where two worlds converge, and only one version of the truth can survive. Even spirit beasts are not spared from comparison, shedding primal rage for purpose. Enlightened races rise under shared systems—not through dominance, but through design. The prospects of myriad races contending left them gobsmacked, as the balance of power rewrote itself in front of their eyes. ----Desclaimer---- If you’re looking for the usual “chosen one rises, beats all odds, and walks the well-trodden path of every main character ever”… this novel might not be for you. What I’m doing here is different. The story unfolds across two worlds— The original Douluo World, set during the era of the Peerless Tangs. An alternate version, crafted by me, running alongside yet apart from the first. This isn’t about a single hero’s journey. It’s about what happens when two worlds, with two completely different foundations, eventually clash. And yes, the “original” Douluo will find itself tested, suppressed, and perhaps even overshadowed by its stronger counterpart. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then welcome aboard. Let’s see where this clash takes us.

In the year 1995, a crystalline meteor hurtled towards Earth and crashed in the forests of Aomori, spreading clouds of mysterious dust upon its impact. These dust clouds contain a mysterious substance that turns children and teenagers alike into Espers, human beings gifted with supernatural powers known as Sigils. Some have telekinetic powers, others can control elemental properties and some of them have mind-control powers. As time passes, Espers faces prejudice from normal people due to their powers, fearing that they might replace them. Some of them even think that Espers must be eradicated. There are even people who want to capture Espers and exploit their Sigils. On that day, an organization dedicated to researching and defending these supernatural youngsters known as Lazuline was formed. They even built a paradise for them known as Azure City, an artificial island located on the temperate waters of Sagami Bay, Japan. However, Azure City was just a temporary solution to the Espers. Eldritch beings known as Deviants invaded the city and the shadow of a mysterious consortium loomed upon its supernatural inhabitants, and they must fight back for their rights to live. These are the stories of their struggles and their daily life amidst the threat posed by the evil forces. Cover illustration by Reei_ReIN Original character design and story concept by Farhan Gustama Hartono and Alfredo Chandra Special thanks to Gregorio Corigliano, Jacob Furrier, Grant Felix, Rizqy Abd, Bernice Neoh, OldManTai and Tatyina