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  Iriya The Berserker [Dramatized...

  Yoshitaka Amano, Hideyuki Kikuchi

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  She might just look like an ordinary—if beautiful—young woman, but Iriya is anything but ordinary!A ruthless warrior clad in red armor, Iriya is a Hunter determined to exterminate the vampires that were once her parents and siblings.Now, half-vampire, half-human D has to decide to offer his assistance, get out of the way, or have a dangerous battle on his hands!Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! 
   
  Performed by Scott McCormick, Rita Amparita, Terence Aselford, David Cui Cui, Mecca Rogers, KenYatta Rogers, Zura Johnson, Danny Gavigan, Steve Wannall, Thomas Penny, Joe Mallon, Matthew Bassett, Drew Kopas, Torian Brackett, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Karenna Foley, Ryan Haugen, Lena Lee, Wyn Delano, LaMont Ridgell, Sarah Ruth Thomas, James Konicek, Andrew Quilpa, Lise Bruneau, Peter Holdway and Mort Shelby.

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  The House of Whispers

  William Le Queux

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  The blind man was well aware that her reply was but a subterfuge. Little, however, did he dream the cause. Little did he know that a dark shadow had fallen upon the young girl's life -- a shadow of evil. "Gabrielle," he said in a low, intense voice, "why aren't you open and frank with me as you once used to be? Remember that you, my daughter, are my only friend!"

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  Anne of Avonlea

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  When twelve-year-old Anne Shirley came to Avonlea, she quickly won everyone's heart. Now, she's five years older, almost a woman, and about to embark on a new adventure: becoming the teacher in her old Avonlea school. It's an exciting year as Anne struggles to win over all her students, welcomes two new members to her family, and feels the first stirrings of love.

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  Against the Grain or Against Nature

  Joris-Karl Huysmans

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  "Against Nature" or "Against the Grain"—is an 1884 novel by the French writer Joris-Karl Huysmans. Let's explore this intriguing work:    Plot Summary:  The narrative revolves around a single character: Jean des Esseintes. He is an eccentric, reclusive, and ailing aesthete.  As the last scion of an aristocratic family, Des Esseintes despises nineteenth-century bourgeois society. His goal is to retreat into an ideal artistic world of his own creation.  The novel primarily consists of a catalogue of Des Esseintes's neurotic aesthetic tastes, musings on literature, painting, religion, and hyperaesthetic sensory experiences.  "À rebours" delves into themes associated with the Symbolist aesthetic, breaking away from Naturalism and becoming the epitome of "Decadent" literature. It profoundly influenced works like Oscar Wilde's ""The Picture of Dorian Gray""1.  Background:  Huysmans, the author, underwent a significant shift in his writing style. His early works were Naturalist, depicting the drudgery of working-class life in Paris.  However, he found this approach limiting and decided to apply the minutely documented realistic detail to a portrait of an exceptional individual: Jean des Esseintes.  The character of Des Esseintes is partly based on Huysmans himself, sharing similar tastes but taken to greater extremes. Huysmans transformed this "wild and gloomy fantasy" into the novel ""À rebours""12.  "Against Nature" invites readers into a world of decadence, introspection, and aesthetic obsession."

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  Aim at the Stars

  Sudhir James

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  "Aim at the Stars" is a powerful collection of emotional and inspiring short stories that explore the human mind, relationships, personal struggles, and social transformation. Authored by Sudhir James, this book contains four distinct narratives — AIM AT THE STARS, THE VILLAGE, THE YOGA GURU, and MEMORY LANE — each offering a deep and moving experience for the reader."AIM AT THE STARS" follows the story of a psychiatrist, a caring sister, and her mentally troubled brother, highlighting themes of mental illness, empathy, and healing through human connection."THE VILLAGE" combines mystery, supernatural dreams, and lost temple treasures, showing how young minds are drawn into uncovering the truth to restore cultural and spiritual heritage."THE YOGA GURU" presents the life of a former stuntman turned yoga teacher, who finds peace in teaching others and bonding with his young grandson—until a personal tragedy changes his world."MEMORY LANE" tells the tale of a retired actress who struggles with memories of unfulfilled love, but eventually finds strength and purpose in rebuilding her life with those who care for her. 
  Each story is filled with heart, resilience, and a quiet determination to face life’s toughest realities with dignity and hope.

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  Drawn Together - Illustrated...

  Olivia de Recat

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  Experience the beauty of romance in this charmingly illustrated book showcasing true stories of true love, in all its magnificence and mess.From The New Yorker contributor and @drawingolive Instagrammer Olivia de Recat comes a heartwarming look at love, in its many forms. Drawing on interviews with "the best couples she knows"—young and old, from all walks of life—de Recat explores the question: what makes love work? But instead of trying to solve the puzzle of all relationships, ever, Drawn Together simply reflects the world back to itself, with stories of love and belonging, from pet names, to first date anxieties, to the enduring tales of life-long partnership. Throughout, Olivia gracefully weaves in her own experiences, exploring how sometimes finding love can mean learning to embrace yourself. A perfect gift for a partner, a couple celebrating an anniversary, or a friend who just went through a break up, Drawn Together is a hopeful, humorous, entertaining book that will inspire even the shiest among us to take a chance on love.

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