eBooks „survivor“
66 eBooks were found for the search term „survivor“.
Tarak Ghosh
Beyond The Space
- Science Fiction
- English
- 32096 Words
- Ages 16 and up
- 64
Miranda 24, one of the farthest planets in space, sent a spaceship in search of new life. They've been receiving a signal from one of the solar system's planets for some time now. But for mechanical reasons, this spaceship crashed on Earth. One of the two astronauts in the spaceship somehow escaped. Mida, the survivor astronaut, was human-like. At first, she was taken aback by the similarities she discovered between herself and humans. She later realized, however, that humans are truly different. In their hearts, the fires of greed, selfishness, and vengeance are still burning. At the same time, some of the world's rulers wish to use war to occupy other countries. Thus, they are moving towards destruction, their final destiny, designed by themselves as it happened on their planet thousands of years ago.
Mida fell in love with a human journalist who took her in and promised to protect her from the earth's human rulers. However, D. Nova Walker, an outer space life researcher, identified her as an alien after a few days. Alex, the journalist, took her and hid her in an unknown location. Is it possible for earth scientists to figure out why they have physical similarities, or do they investigate why they differ psychologically from humans? [more]
Keywords: relationship, science fiction, young adult, romance, outer space wona, allien love, woman-man romance, romantic novel
$2.49
Florencia C. Miller & Henry T. Miller
When My Father and My Mother Forsake Me
Crossroad to the Cross
- Biography & Autobiography
- English
- 2 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 463
- 4
'Encia, a tiny mistreated orphan, marches away from Balatunong at age five. Six months and over fifty miles later she looks longingly at the happy children and workers about the mansion where Lydia lives and manages her plantation, and says to herself, "I would like to live there."
Lydia, still unmarried, often prayed that she might care for her dead beloved Florencia's child, whom she had only heard might be, opens her heart and home to 'Encia.
Under the hand of the Ultimate Survivor 'Encia fulfills a prediction that she will marry a foreigner an travel to other lands, there to personally meet her Divine Father whom she so longs to know.
The Cagayan River Valley of Luzon, Philippines is the setting for a true story of divine superintendence over a life of directed wandering during peace, WW2, and international travel. She places her budding faith in the Unknown God, whom she determines to know, and 'Encia unwittingly receives the guidance and direction she needs, thus fulfilling in these times God's promise in Psalm 27:10, "When my father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up."
This modern autodrama with simple reality, speaks healing words of hidden wisdom for the seeker, hope for the hopeless, encouraging strength for the wavering, a vision of destiny for the wanderer, and balm for the abused. Cheerful optimism and sometimes humorous episodes charm and intrigue the reader.
Florencia C. Miller and Henry T. Miller, Jr. live in Webster, NY. They manage ELDRA Publications, and their affairs of family, church, and home. Henry is a retired BSEE, techincal writer, and do-it-all craftsman while Florencia manages their social affairs and their home.
Full credit: 'Encia, now Flo, and Henry give full credit to their superintending Lord and to Alsa G. Zavala, ghostwriter, for publication of this book. [more]
Keywords: Philippines, Lydia, Cagayan Valley, Isabela, 'Encia, Florencia, Manila
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Kelly Abell
Haunted Destiny
- Mystery & Crime
- English
- 3369 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 9374
- 247
Destiny Dove is the only survivor of a tragic car crash that killed her parents and baby brother. A teen uprooted from her home, she is forced to live with her eccentric grandmother whom Destiny has been taught her whole life to fear. She must start her life over living with an old woman who is not only a stranger to her, but just strange. All Destiny wants is to fit in with kids like her and begin to pull her life back together.
But Destiny soon discovers she is not like the other teens at all. She has developed the family gift of being able to see and talk to ghosts and her estranged grandmother will be the one person who can help her understand what the fates have dealt her…a haunted destiny. Being the town freak does not put Destiny high on the potential friends list, but Jake Turner sees something in her that the other teens from Blake High don’t. Destiny is actually able to put her unique talent to use and help Jake communicate with his recently deceased sister forming a bond between them that no one else can share or know about. In an extraordinary twist of events, Jake’s girlfriend Amy receives some furniture with some frightening ghostly spirits attached to it, and Jake turns to Destiny for help.
Now Destiny must struggle with a force she is unprepared to handle. When a party at Amy’s becomes a showdown between good and evil will Destiny have what it takes to save Amy and the others? Will the help of her grandmother, two resident ghosts and a surprise visitor be enough to rid the Morgan family of the evil possessing them and allow Destiny to finally gain the acceptance she so desperately wants? Or will the ancient evil destroy them all? [more]
Keywords: ghosts, spirits, haunted, destiny, medium
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Ryan Matthew Harker
The Quantum Prophecy
The WereWolF Chronicles book:ONE
- Fantasy
- English
- 46008 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 1780
- 50
(Complete Story)
IN THE NEAR FUTURE...
On a planet much like our own a diabolical madman uses a power once only dreamed of to open a portal, a wormhole ripped across space/time, through which to lead his hellish army in a dark quest for vengeance and conquest. This madman is the sorcerer Harmony and he is now the undisputed supreme ruler of all that is left of the great, green Earth. He sits on a throne of bones and dreams of the day he will return to claim what is rightfully his.
Traveling the occupied territories once known as the United States of America a young man struggles to stay once step ahead of the soldiers who doggedly pursue him. Lost to a bestial madness by night, by day he is just plain lost. His name is Candlelite; he never asked for this burden yet he carries it with honor and integrity beyond his years.
Max Kimbal is a genetic engineer and quantum physicist unparalleled in his fields. Hired by a billionaire's son to help him realize his dead father's dream of journeying to alternate universes via quantum tunneling, Max is also the only survivor of Harmony's arrival on Earth. Shouldering the blame for Harmony's conquest Max has appointed himself the wormhole's watchdog. Though now lost to alcoholism the scientist remains ever vigilant in his observations.
The immortal mercenary Jeshux DuTerriux Jules has crossed the very fabric of existence in his pursuit of the sorcerer Harmony. Presently the soldier pursues a prey the likes of which he has never seen before. Some primordial instinct whispers that herein lies the key to stopping Harmony's insanity. Jeshux only hopes he can catch the beast in time.
A puzzled bear meanders under the forest's canopy. It's puzzlement stems from a partially remembered scent, an odor from the past that sends it seeking answers to questions it did not know it possessed. Steadfast the confused animal follows it's nose to one who may hold the answers.
Within these pages lie the fate of two worlds, spinning in tandem they only await the fulfillment of- The Quantum Prophecy! [more]
Keywords: Love, Hate, War, Peace, Physics, Wormholes, Sorcery, Prophecy, Werewolves, Mercenaries, Vampires, Immortality, Kings, Revenge, Assassins
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Jack London
The Sea-Wolf
- Fiction
- English
- 105539 Words
- Ages 6 and up
- 435
- 2
The Sea-Wolf is a psychological adventure novel by American novelist Jack London about a literary critic, survivor of an ocean collision, who comes under the dominance of Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him.
The Sea Wolf tells the story of a soft, domesticated protagonist, in this novel's case an intellectual man named Humphrey van Weyden, forced to become tough and self-reliant by exposure to cruelty and brutality. The story starts with him aboard a San Francisco ferry, called Martinez, which collides with another ship in the fog and sinks. He is set adrift in the Bay, eventually being picked up by Wolf Larsen. Larsen is the captain of a seal-hunting schooner, the Ghost. Brutal and cynical, yet also highly intelligent and intellectual (though highly biased in his opinions, as he was self-taught), he rules over his ship and terrorizes the crew with the aid of his exceptionally great physical strength. Van Weyden adequately describes him as an individualist, hedonist, and materialist. Larsen does not believe in the immortality of the soul, he finds no meaning in his life save for survival and pleasure and has come to despise all human life and deny its value. Being interested in someone capable of intellectual disputes, he somewhat takes care of Van Weyden, whom he calls 'Hump', while forcing him to become a cabin boy, do menial work, and learn to fight to protect himself from a brutal crew.
A key event in the story is an attempted mutiny against Wolf Larsen by several members of the crew. The organizers of the mutiny are Leach and Johnson. Johnson had previously been beaten severely by Larsen, and Leach had been punched earlier while being forced to become a boat-puller, motivating the two. The first attempt is by sending Larsen overboard; however, he manages to climb back onto the ship. Searching for his assailant, he ventures into the sleeping quarters, located beneath the main deck, the only exit being a ladder. Several, at least seven men, take part in the mutiny and attack Larsen. Larsen however, demonstrating his inhuman endurance, strength, and conviction, manages to fight his way through the crew, climb the ladder with several men hanging off him, and escape relatively unharmed. Van Weyden is promoted as mate, for the original mate had been murdered. Larsen later gets his vengeance by torturing his crew, and constantly claiming that he is going to murder Leach and Johnson at his earliest convenience, being the hunting season is done, as he can't afford to lose any crew. He later allows them to be lost to the sea when they attempt to flee on a hunting boat. [more]
Keywords: the sea wolf, jack london, psychological thriller, satire, sea story, action and adventure, philosophical novel
$2.99
Robert E. Howard
Beyond the Black River
- Fantasy
- English
- 21831 Words
- Ages 6 and up
- 316
- 2
"Beyond the Black River" is one of the original short stories about Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard. A young settler named Balthus encounters Conan in the forests slaying a forest devil. Accompanying the young man back to the Fort, Conan finds the body of a merchant ensorcelled by a Pictish wizard named Zogar Sag and slain by a swamp demon.
The Fort Tuscelan Commander, Valannus, is a desperate man and asks Conan to slay Zogar Sag before he raises the Picts against the whole borderlands. Taking a hand picked team of scouts and Balthus, Conan sets off stealthily in canoes. Balthus is captured and most of Conan's men slaughtered in an ambush.
Balthus and one of the Scouts are tied to stakes and the scout is sacrificed by Zogar Sag to one of his jungle creatures. Before Balthus can meet a similar fate, Conan sets the Pictish village on fire and the two flee into the woods. Conan tells Balthus of the cult of Jhebbal Sag, now forgotten by most. Once all living things worshipped him when men and beasts spoke the same language. Over time men and most beasts forgot his worship. Zogar Sag has not, however, and can control those few animals and creatures who also remember. And they are on Conan's trail now.
Conan is able to neutralize them using a symbol he once noticed, and the pair hurry to return to the Fort to warn them of the impending Pictish assault, but they are too late.
They then go to warn the settlers that the Picts have crossed the river and are raiding. They are joined by Slasher, a feral dog formerly owned by a settler who had been slain by the Picts. Balthus is sent on to warn settlers of the coming Pict raid, and Conan parts from him to warn a group of settler who had gone to gather salt. Balthus warns the settlers, and—accompanied by Slasher—makes a stand against the coming Pict raiders. Their sacrifice delays the Picts and give the settlers time to reach safety. Conan manages to warn the salt-gathering party in time, but finds he has been marked for death by the gods of darkness for misusing the symbol of Jhebbal Sag. In the end Conan triumphs, but the fort is lost.
The story ends in a tavern. A survivor tells Conan about the courageous act of Balthus and Slasher, and how their final stand had delayed the Picts just barely long enough for the settlers to reach safety. Upon hearing of the fight, Conan vowed to take the heads of ten Picts to pay for Balthus' sacrifice, along with seven heads for the dog, who was "a better warrior than many a man." [more]
Keywords: beyond the black river, robert e howard, science fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, conan the barbarian, adventure
$2.99