About JOYS AND WOES OF MARRIAGE IN INDIA: 20 Compelling and Funny Short Stories of Love and Marriage Across Borders, Social Backgrounds, Common Marital Issues, and Life

In India, marriage is more than a contract. It is the joining of earthly and divine goods.

Marriage forges a new path for the next generation as well as riches, social standing, gratification, and refuge. It is also a wonderful melding of ideas, emotions, as well as hurdles and their corresponding resolutions.

Put simply, Indian marriages are not just a two-person affair. It is the coming together of family and community with love at the forefront.

However, as with all things in life, marriage is not black and white. When love and understanding ebb, heartbreak and sorrow flow. But does this spell the end of a union?

Not exactly.

In “Joys and Woes of Marriage in India” by Hemalatha Gnanasekar, you get to see a refreshingly different, lesser-known side of marriage.

In this insightful book, readers will:
Immerse yourself in 20 short stories about love and marriage across the spectrum
Tackle various misunderstood topics, including dowries, in-laws, finances, and more
Grasp what it means to be in love, and what all that it takes to maintain it
Enjoy profound and funny stories that shine a light on people who have suffered in darkness
Get to know the modern Indian woman — independent, intelligent, and determined

And so much more!

Literature that resonates with its readers serves as a window to the soul. When you read these heartfelt stories, perhaps you’ll see your life reflected back to you.

In Gnanasekar’s beautifully crafted words, you will look at love and understand it… more than you ever dreamed possible.

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About The Dead We Keep

Where rivers run red as blood, a long-forgotten darkness awaits its freedom…

Nastya Sokolov dreams of not being seen as an outcast. Born with the ability to foretell death with a simple touch, she’s relegated to the confines of her mother’s funeral home. A virtual prisoner, she longs to break free.

When the body of a car crash victim arrives at the morgue, Nastya finds something amiss. A clue beckoning to be unravelled.

Soon, another boy greets her doorstep. This one very much alive and insistent his friend’s death was no accident. Before long, Nastya is dragged into a web of impossibilities, strange coincidences, and a baffling mystery in the small town of Cherry Cove.

A mystery that triggers a vision.

One Nastya cannot ignore.

She knows better than to tempt fate, but its pull is mighty and her curiosity relentless. Will Nastya follow the trail and uncover the truth about Cherry Cove and the darkness that festers just below the surface?

Find out in this young adult dark fantasy mystery filled with intrigue, long-held secrets, murder, and a desperate race to save a life!

Please note: This book was previously titled “The Things the River Hides”

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About CHARACTERS UNCOMMON: A COMPILATION OF PECULIAR PERSONALITIES AND THEIR STORIES

Are you tired of the same old literary snooze fests? Well, buckle up, bookworms, because “Characters Uncommon: A Compilation of Peculiar Personalities and Their Stories” by A.K. Scarlette is here to catapult you into a dimension of sheer nerdvana! Dive headfirst into a compilation of peculiar personalities and stories so absurd they make quantum physics look like a nursery rhyme.

This anthology is like a rollercoaster ride through the Twilight Zone, with Characters so Uncommon they make Bigfoot seem like your next-door neighbour. Picture this: a rebellious coconut staging a coup on an unsuspecting island, a dearly departed dame falling head over heels for solitude, and a microscopic army of bacteria launching an all-out assault on befuddled forensic scientists. If your brain isn’t doing somersaults by the end of each story, you’re not reading it right!

Our author A.K. Scarlette, armed with a wit sharper than a lightsaber, masterfully crafts her eventful life into tales that will have you laughing, gasping, and questioning your life choices simultaneously. Forget the mundane, say goodbye to the ordinary, and strap yourself in for a literary adventure that’s weirder than a cat with a Ph.D. in quantum mechanics.

Absurdist fiction fans, this is your golden ticket to a parallel universe of hilarity and mind-bending brilliance. “Characters Uncommon” goes beyond being just a book;

So, if you’re ready to ditch the mundane and plunge into a realm where the only rule is there are no rules, snag a copy of “Characters Uncommon” today. Brace yourself for a wild ride, because this book isn’t just smashing thought-provoking; it’s obliterating the boundaries of literary sanity! Grab your copy now, and prepare to have your mind gloriously blown!

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About Blade of Night and Winter: A YA action-packed epic fantasy novel (Shadow and Ruin Book 2)

How far will they climb to unearth the truth?

After barely escaping from General Nox’s compound, Andromeda and Caden are in dire straits. The two unlikely allies, desperate to save their loved ones, journey to the chilly mountains of Nor for answers.

But the journey is fraught with obstacles.

A vengeful spirit offers them a mysterious blade, setting a deadly hunter on their trail. A vicious disease is spreading across the land. On top of that, an ancient might just unleash chaos upon the world. Rumor has it that the Jester—some kind of powerful, otherworldly being—will rise soon.

Yikes.

As they climb, one thing is clear: If the cold doesn’t kill them, their enemies will…

And they’ve made some powerful enemies.

Filled with adventure, Blade of Night and Winter is the second book in the Shadow and Ruin series. This YA epic fantasy is loaded with heart stopping action and suspense, irresistible secrets, and the true power of friendship.

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About The Most Bizarre Paranormal & Ghost Stories: Short Cases for Teens Including Haunted Houses, Mythology, Mysteries, UFOs, & More (Mystery Archives Book 1)

THE ULTIMATE SCARY SHORT STORIES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG READERS!

Are you drawn to classic ghost stories, intrigued by haunted locations worldwide, fascinated by UFO encounters in the night sky, or enticed to explore tales of the undead in medieval Europe?

The Most Bizarre Paranormal & Ghost Stories unveils the most terrifying short stories of horror, mystery, and supernatural events, expertly collected, retold, and illustrated to give you goosebumps.

Leonardo da Vinci once said, “All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions,”and in these stories, perception becomes a gateway to the unknown.

Suitable for teenagers and young readers who are not easily scared, inside you will encounter accounts such as:

Orford Ness: Uncovering Hidden Secrets at the British equivalent of the ‘Area 51’
Robert The Doll: Exploring cursed objects and dolls in the USA with demonic traits
Creepy Clown Sightings of 2016: What sparked this hysteria?
Hanako San: The story of a bathroom-dwelling spirit of a girl in Japan
The Gonjinam Psychiatric Hospital: Investigating strange occurrences in South Korea

Paranormal enthusiasts will uncover details of new and unfamiliar cases with over 200 stories encompassing ghosts, historical accounts, haunted places worldwide, cursed objects, demonic possessions, UFO encounters, vampires, witchcraft, cryptids, near-death experiences, and unsolved mysteries.

The Most Bizarre Paranormal & Ghost Stories concludes each tale with an investigative question, prompting young minds to channel your inner ghost hunter. These stories can be shared around a campfire, in a log cabin, on a foggy Halloween night, or in the cozy comfort of your dimly lit living room.

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About Quest of Shadow and Ruin: A YA action-packed epic fantasy novel

A thief. A bounty hunter. A journey to save their loved ones.

Andi swindles Folkway’s cruelest men for a living. When her best friend Eris goes missing, she vows to bring her back. Using only her wits, she traces Eris’s last whereabouts to the wealthy General Nox.

Apprehending Andi is Caden’s only hope of paying off his family’s debt to General Nox. But his plan goes awry when the wily criminal escapes. After Caden is kicked out of his bounty hunter faction, his best bet is to strike a deal with her.

Their arrangement seems sweet and simple: he leads her to Nox; she pays off his debt. But nothing is ever as it seems.

As they embark on a journey through unfamiliar waters, forests infested with mysterious beasts, and a city full of lies, their time to confront Nox is trickling away. War is spilling into every land, and the secrets between the two travelers threaten to expose their true faces.

When every step is a struggle, can they make it to the general in time?

Or will they lose everyone they love?

Quest of Shadow and Ruin is an explosive YA epic fantasy adventure filled with danger, deceit, and desperation. It is the first installment of the Shadow and Ruin series.

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About Shackles of Guilt: A YA fantasy prequel novel to the Aeterna Chronicles

Fight for Love. Fight to Survive. Save Levitor City.

Young and ambitious Earmon climbed the ladder in Levitor City. As the Queen’s topmost advisor, he has everything he’s ever dreamed of—except for princess Zenithia’s love.

In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, his love is put to the test. When he witnesses an intruder inside the city and decides to keep it a secret, he unwittingly unleashes a terrifying chain of events. His friend, Turak, is under attack, and Levitor’s shield fractures. The horde of savages and beasts prowling outside the city advances, and Earmon must battle for survival.

But his hardest trial is yet to come: protect the life of the one he loves the most at the risk of losing his own.

In the end, will he be enough to save her and the city?

Shackles of Guilt is a page-turning young adult fantasy novel packed with suspense and a touch of romance.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s urban fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels following the adventures of three heroes on three different worlds.

Books 1 & 2: Kallum
Books 3 & 4: Khara
Books 5 & 6: Essie

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.

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About Strands of Time: A YA urban fantasy novel (Aeterna Chronicles Book 1)

One prophecy. Two Stones. Three Aeternas. Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles…
A baker’s apprentice bites off more than he can chew when he discovers the truth of who he really is.

Seventeen-year-old Kallum has life all planned out: pass his simulation test, snap up a job on the upper rung, and ask the girl of his dreams out. No more working at the bakery.

But life has a funny way of ruining plans.

Not only does he get reassigned to a hermit, but his hallucinations also make him fear that he’s turning into his worst nightmare: becoming one of the Crazies.

Worse still, the aetherium, an energy stone bestowed by the alien race called the Aeternas, is failing. And, according to the hermit, it’s all Kallum’s fault. Without the dome shield protecting Levitor, the Reavers and beasts roaming the land outside are bound to invade.

Levitor’s fate rests upon Kallum’s shoulders. He’s the only one who can seek out his father, who has the means to save the city. But the Aeternas are hunting him down, and he’s running out of time.

What will he sacrifice for the greater good?

Welcome to the Aeterna Chronicles.

Strands of Time is the first installment in the series. If you love young adult portal fantasy, time travel, and a touch of romance, don’t miss Kris Ruhler’s debut novel. Click Buy Now or Read Now and join the adventure.

If you like Marissa Meyer, Veronica Rossi, Marie Rutkoski, Marie Lu, or Amie Kaufman, discover Kris Ruhler’s science fantasy series and journey into new worlds today.

The Aeterna Chronicles is a complete 6-book series with two prequels following the adventures of three heroes on three different worlds.

Books 1 & 2: Kallum
Books 3 & 4: Khara
Books 5 & 6: Essie

Shackles of Guilt — Prequel 1: B09ZRT3J6Z
Severed Ties — Prequel 2: B0BGFP2RKC

Strands of Time — Book 1: B09WMBV3MF
Coils of Revenge — Book 2: B09XJWW3RF
Shattered Souls — Book 3: B0B349RQ45
Fractured Bonds — Book 4: B0BGFQ5LWZ
Scorched Threads — Book 5: B0BKK8R7FM
Raging Tides — Book 6: B0BMSF5XB6

Kallum’s adventures (books 1 & 2) will return in the Ember Chronicles which takes place between the events described in Shattered Souls, book 3, and Raging Tides, book 6.

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About The Seventh Clan (The Spectra Crown Tales Book 1)

A messenger in a revolution.
A shifter from a secret race.
Neither can triumph without the other.

The empire tore apart Perrin’s family and destroyed his future. All he has left is the revolution. The Spectra, a race of people with elemental abilities, could save his cause, but they are believed extinct. Allee needs Perrin to keep from being trapped as a beast, but her people’s laws forbid her from associating with humans. Perrin and Allee must unite their people, before the empire subjugates them both, to have any hope of victory.

Thisyoung adult fantasy is inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the American Revolutionary War. The series, The Spectra Crown Tales, was originally published on kindle vella. Each book in the series follows a different Spectra royal in a fairytale retelling. Books can be read separately or on order for the full experience.

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About The Interstellar Detectives: An adventure story filled with mystery, fantasy, and suspense – for kids ages 9-12 and teens

A new puzzle-packed adventure from P.J. Nichols, author of the best-selling Puzzled Mystery Adventure Series.

What 12-year-old wouldn’t want to grow up to be an Interstellar Detective? A hero who travels the cosmos, using their intellect and skills to unravel mysteries and save civilizations?

Well, Screed Palin—a piano-loving kid who dreams of becoming a composer—didn’t originally plan on that kind of life.

When Screed realizes that he possesses a rare and special talent, one that could make him the greatest Interstellar Detective ever, he accepts his challenging destiny.

But mere months after starting his 6-year training, a perilous and baffling situation arises on a far-off world. Screed and his friends—despite their young age—are sent on a mission that, if unsuccessful, would leave an entire race at risk of being annihilated…

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About Valkyrie Landing: YA Fantasy Romance (Valkyrie Allegiance Book 1)

I’m an ancient Valkyrie on a mission to reap my first soul.

To all the cheerleaders at Mattsfield High, I’m just the new girl and they’re going to chew me up and spit me out.

None of my training prepared me for what life as a human teenager would really be like. Not the boys, the pool parties, or the dead bodies lining up in my wake. This was supposed to be a simple job. Befriend the hottest swimmer on the team. Become his girlfriend, and then take his soul straight to Valhalla.

Except someone at school knows what I am and all fingers point to me.

I better find out what kind of supernatural is on my tail, because if I don’t, it’s my own soul I need to worry about.

Valkyrie Landing is book one in a young adult complete trilogy! This series includes a love triangle where she will pick one love interest in the end.

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