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Defy The Alpha(s)

Defy The Alpha(s)

Two centuries after the Great War, peace between humans and werewolves was finally achieved, or so everyone believes. Werewolves reign like gods, and humans remain blissfully unaware of their true place in the new world order. To maintain this fragile balance, each year, a handful of "lucky" humans are selected from various districts to attend Lunaris Academy, a prestigious institution that promises glory, status, and a chance to mingle with the elite. Those chosen are hailed as the lucky few, destined to marry powerful alphas and rise as luna. This year, Violet Purple is among the chosen, much to everyone's surprise. For an orphaned girl adopted by a disgraced prostitute, this is a golden ticket to a better life or so she's told. But Lunaris Academy isn’t the paradise it’s painted to be. Everything Violet and her fellow humans have been taught is a lie. Humans are far from equal; they're pawns in a much larger game. The academy is nothing but a gilded cage, and the students are lambs led to slaughter, playthings for the alphas to toy with in their ruthless games. To make matters worse, Violet catches the attention of the most dangerous players in this game, the Terror Four: the Alpha of the North, Alpha of the South, Alpha of the East, and Alpha of the West. Each one is more dangerous, more twisted, and more powerful than the last. But even among themselves, the alphas are divided, each with their own deadly ambitions. Yet, they all have their eyes on her. They expect Violet to play along, to fall in line like the others who worship at their feet, to break under their games. But Violet isn’t like the others. She refuses to bow. She’ll defy them all.
Fantasy
709 Chs
Desafie o(s) Alfa(s)

Desafie o(s) Alfa(s)

Dois séculos após a Grande Guerra, a paz entre humanos e lobisomens finalmente foi alcançada, ou assim todos acreditam. Lobisomens reinam como deuses, e os humanos permanecem blissfully inconscientes de seu verdadeiro lugar na nova ordem mundial. Para manter esse frágil equilíbrio, a cada ano, um punhado de humanos "sortudos" é selecionado de vários distritos para frequentar a Lunaris Academy, uma instituição prestigiosa que promete glória, status e uma chance de se misturar com a elite. Os escolhidos são celebrados como os poucos sortudos, destinados a casar-se com poderosos alfas e ascender como luna. Este ano, Violet Purple está entre os escolhidos, para surpresa de todos. Para uma garota órfã adotada por uma prostituta desonrada, este é um bilhete dourado para uma vida melhor, ou pelo menos é o que dizem a ela. Mas a Lunaris Academy não é o paraíso que aparenta ser. Tudo o que Violet e seus companheiros humanos foram ensinados é uma mentira. Os humanos estão longe de serem iguais; são peões em um jogo muito maior. A academia é nada mais do que uma gaiola dourada, e os alunos são cordeiros levados ao abate, brinquedos para os alfas se divertirem em seus jogos impiedosos. Para piorar as coisas, Violet chama a atenção dos jogadores mais perigosos deste jogo, os Quatro do Terror: o Alfa do Norte, Alfa do Sul, Alfa do Leste e Alfa do Oeste. Cada um é mais perigoso, mais perverso e mais poderoso que o anterior. Mas mesmo entre si, os alfas estão divididos, cada um com suas próprias ambições mortais. Ainda assim, todos têm os olhos sobre ela. Eles esperam que Violet siga o fluxo, caia na linha como os outros que adoram aos seus pés, se quebre sob seus jogos. Mas Violet não é como os outros. Ela se recusa a se curvar. Ela vai desafiá-los a todos.
Fantasia
707 Chs
Défier Les Alpha(s)

Défier Les Alpha(s)

Deux siècles après la Grande Guerre, la paix entre les humains et les loups-garous a finalement été atteinte, du moins tout le monde le croit. Les loups-garous règnent comme des dieux, et les humains restent dans une ignorance bienheureuse de leur véritable place dans le nouvel ordre mondial. Pour maintenir cet équilibre fragile, chaque année, une poignée d'humains "chanceux" sont sélectionnés dans divers districts pour assister à l'Académie Lunaris, une institution prestigieuse qui promet gloire, statut et une chance de côtoyer l'élite. Ceux qui sont choisis sont acclamés comme les quelques chanceux, destinés à épouser de puissants alphas et à s'élever en tant que luna. Cette année, Violet Purple est parmi les élus, à la surprise de tous. Pour une fille orpheline adoptée par une prostituée déshonorée, c'est un ticket en or pour une vie meilleure ou du moins c'est ce qu'on lui dit. Mais l'Académie Lunaris n'est pas le paradis qu'on décrit. Tout ce que Violet et ses camarades humains ont appris est un mensonge. Les humains sont loin d'être égaux ; ils sont des pions dans un jeu bien plus vaste. L'académie n'est rien de plus qu'une cage dorée, et les étudiants sont des agneaux menés à l'abattoir, des jouets pour les alphas dans leurs jeux impitoyables. Pour aggraver les choses, Violet attire l'attention des joueurs les plus dangereux dans ce jeu, les Quatre Terreurs : l'Alpha du Nord, l'Alpha du Sud, l'Alpha de l'Est et l'Alpha de l'Ouest. Chacun est plus dangereux, plus tordu et plus puissant que le précédent. Mais même entre eux, les alphas sont divisés, chacun poursuivant ses propres ambitions mortelles. Pourtant, ils ont tous les yeux rivés sur elle. Ils s'attendent à ce que Violet suive le mouvement, tombe dans les rangs comme les autres qui vénèrent à leurs pieds, qu'elle casse sous leurs jeux. Mais Violet n'est pas comme les autres. Elle refuse de s'incliner. Elle va tous les défier.
Fantastique
707 Chs
Desafía al Alfa(s)

Desafía al Alfa(s)

Dos siglos después de la Gran Guerra, la paz entre humanos y hombres lobo finalmente se logró, o eso creen todos. Los hombres lobo reinan como dioses, y los humanos permanecen alegremente inconscientes de su verdadero lugar en el nuevo orden mundial. Para mantener este frágil equilibrio, cada año, un puñado de humanos "afortunados" son seleccionados de varios distritos para asistir a la Academia Lunaris, una institución prestigiosa que promete gloria, estatus y una oportunidad de mezclarse con la élite. Los elegidos son considerados como los pocos afortunados, destinados a casarse con poderosos alfa y ascender como luna. Este año, Violet Purple está entre las elegidas, para sorpresa de todos. Para una niña huérfana adoptada por una prostituta deshonrada, esto es un boleto dorado para una vida mejor o eso le dicen. Pero la Academia Lunaris no es el paraíso que pintan ser. Todo lo que Violet y sus compañeros humanos han aprendido es una mentira. Los humanos están lejos de ser iguales; son peones en un juego mucho más grande. La academia no es más que una jaula dorada, y los estudiantes son corderos llevados al matadero, juguetes para que los alfas jueguen en sus despiadados juegos. Para empeorar las cosas, Violet atrae la atención de los jugadores más peligrosos de este juego, los Cuatro del Terror: el Alfa del Norte, Alfa del Sur, Alfa del Este y Alfa del Oeste. Cada uno es más peligroso, más retorcido y más poderoso que el anterior. Pero incluso entre ellos, los alfas están divididos, cada uno con sus propias ambiciones mortales. Sin embargo, todos tienen los ojos puestos en ella. Esperan que Violet se sume al juego, que siga la línea como los otros que adoran a sus pies, que se rompa bajo sus juegos. Pero Violet no es como los demás. Ella se niega a inclinarse. Ella los desafiará a todos.
Fantasía
707 Chs
What are the notable works in Everyman's Library Science Fiction?
Some well - known works might include classic science fiction novels. For example, 'Brave New World' could potentially be in there. It presents a dystopian future society where people are genetically engineered and conditioned from birth. Another could be '1984', which warns about totalitarian regimes and the loss of privacy and freedom in a highly - controlled future world.
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2024-11-07 00:05
What are some interesting stories in Everyman's Library Bedtime Stories?
There are many classic and charming stories in it. For example, some fairy tales that have been passed down for generations. These stories often feature brave heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and important moral lessons. They can transport you to a world of imagination and help you relax before sleep.
3 answers
2024-11-04 19:46
How can Everyman's Library Bedtime Stories be beneficial for children?
It can be very beneficial as it exposes children to different types of stories. They can learn new words and improve their vocabulary. Also, the moral lessons in the stories help in shaping their character.
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2024-11-04 20:50
How does Everyman's Library Science Fiction contribute to the popularity of science fiction?
It helps by collecting and making available some of the most important science fiction works. This makes it easier for new readers to discover classic sci - fi.
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2024-11-07 03:42
What is an everyman novel?
An everyman novel is one that centers around a relatable, everyday - type of person. It's not about superheroes or the extremely wealthy or powerful in a way that sets them apart from the general population. It's about the 'Joe Blow' or 'Jane Doe' of the world. These novels usually explore themes that are common to human experience, such as love, loss, the search for meaning, and the struggle to get by in society. Think of 'Of Mice and Men' where George and Lennie are just simple working - class men trying to find a place for themselves in a tough world.
1 answer
2024-11-19 11:54
Is Everyman considered historical fiction?
Yes, Everyman can be classified as historical fiction. It often incorporates elements and settings from the past.
3 answers
2024-10-04 15:12
What are the main themes in Everyman's full story?
The main theme is mortality. Everyman is confronted with death, which makes us think about our own mortality. Another theme is the fickleness of worldly relationships. His so - called friends like Fellowship leave him when things get tough. And the importance of good deeds is also a major theme. Only Good Deeds stays with him, highlighting that good actions are what truly matter in the end.
2 answers
2024-11-06 10:12
How is the character of Disney's Goofy depicted as an everyman in cartoons?
The way Goofy is presented in cartoons makes him an everyman. He stumbles, makes mistakes, but keeps going, just like many of us in our daily lives. His adventures are accessible and reflect ordinary life scenarios.
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2025-05-28 16:16
Tell me the full story of Everyman.
Well, Everyman's full story is centered around a man who represents all of humanity. He gets the call from Death that his time is up. He then goes around seeking support. Fellowship, for example, initially seems eager to go with him but quickly backs out when he realizes what it really means. Everyman then turns to others like his family (Kindred) and his possessions (Goods), but they all fail him. Good Deeds, which was weak at first, grows stronger and accompanies Everyman on his final journey, teaching us about the true value of moral actions.
1 answer
2024-11-06 15:48
What are the characteristics of everyman short story?
One characteristic is its simplicity. Everyman short stories often have uncomplicated plots that are easy to follow. They usually focus on ordinary people and their common experiences, like dealing with family issues or making a living. This makes them relatable to a wide range of readers.
3 answers
2024-11-10 00:03
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