Reality Makes The Best Fantasy
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Reality Makes The Best Fantasy
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Author : Tristan J. Tarwater
language : en
Publisher: Back That Elf Up
Release Date : 2014-09-03
Reality Makes The Best Fantasy written by Tristan J. Tarwater and has been published by Back That Elf Up this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-03 with Games & Activities categories.
Truth may be stranger than fiction but reality makes the best fantasy. A system-neutral guide to inspire GMs and players alike. Contains the following 9 articles: Antipopes, Courtesans, Friends & Family, Ghosts, Heroes, Monsters, St. Nick & Krampus, Substitutes, Tisquantum AKA Squanto.
Poison Sleep
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Author : Tim Pratt
language : en
Publisher: Spectra
Release Date : 2008-03-25
Poison Sleep written by Tim Pratt and has been published by Spectra this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-25 with Fiction categories.
The bad girl of the magical underworld is back and badder than ever Someone wants Marla Mason dead. Usually that’s not news. As chief sorcerer of Felport, someone always wants her dead. But this time she’s the target of a renegade assassin who specializes in killing his victims over days, months, or even years. Not to mention a mysterious knife-wielding killer in black who pops up in the most unexpected places. To make matters worse, an inmate has broken out of the Blackwing Institute for criminally insane sorcerers—a troubled psychic who can literally reweave the fabric of reality to match her own traumatic past. With her wisecracking partner Rondeau reluctantly in tow, Marla teams up with a “love-talker” whose dangerous erotic spells not even she can resist. Together they’re searching the rapidly transforming streets of Felport for a woman who’s become the Typhoid Mary of nightmares, infecting everything—and everyone—she touches with a chaos worse than death itself.
How Fantasy Becomes Reality
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Author : Karen Dill-Shackleford
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
How Fantasy Becomes Reality written by Karen Dill-Shackleford and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Psychology categories.
From smartphones to social media, from streaming videos to fitness bands, our devices bring us information and entertainment all day long, forming an intimate part of our lives. Their ubiquity represents a major shift in human experience, and although we often hold our devices dear, we do not always fully appreciate how their nearly constant presence can influence our lives for better and for worse. In this revised and expanded edition of How Fantasy Becomes Reality, social psychologist Karen E. Dill-Shackleford explains what the latest science tells us about how our devices influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In engaging, conversational prose, she discusses both the benefits and the risks that come with our current level of media saturation. The wide-ranging conversation explores Avatar, Mad Men, Grand Theft Auto, and Comic Con to address critical issues such as media violence, portrayals of social groups, political coverage, and fandom. Her conclusions will empower readers to make our favorite sources of entertainment and information work for us and not against us.
Fantasy And Mimesis Routledge Revivals
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Author : Kathryn Hume
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-08-01
Fantasy And Mimesis Routledge Revivals written by Kathryn Hume and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
Since Plato and Aristotle’s declaration of the essence of literature as imitation, western narrative has been traditionally discussed in mimetic terms. Marginalized fantasy- the deliberate from reality – has become the hidden face of fiction, identified by most critics as a minor genre. First published in 1984, this book rejects generic definitions of fantasy, arguing that it is not a separate or even separable strain in literary practice, but rather an impulse as significant as that of mimesis. Together, fantasy and mimesis are the twin impulses behind literary creation. In an analysis that ranges from the Icelandic sagas to science fiction, from Malory to pulp romance, Kathryn Hume systematically examines the various ways in which fantasy and mimesis contribute to literary representations of reality. A detailed and comprehensive title, this reissue will be of particular value to undergraduate literature students with an interest in literary genres and the centrality of literature to the creative imagination.
The Adventure Of The Twister Devil
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Author : Hemanth Kumar Bathala
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-06-30
The Adventure Of The Twister Devil written by Hemanth Kumar Bathala and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-30 with categories.
Combat a man-eating Monster. Face a Sorcerer who turns people to stone. Kill the Shadow Devil that eats people. Rescue a kidnapped Princess. What could go wrong? "I really enjoyed this book. It reminds me of Harry Potter but has more adventure!" - Neha "I believe that it would make a great movie." - T. Vijaya Kumari "I think 'Adventure of the Twister Devil' is a really good fantasy book. My favorite thing about it is the author's use of imagery in areas such as Esterwood." - Sai Charan The Kingdom of Merrylyn magically turns green with the birth of Jasmine the beautiful Princess. She's the most beautiful in all the three worlds. A Twister Devil kidnaps her and whisks her away to a faraway land. Merrylyn loses its magical greenery with her loss. Naren a country lad falls in love with her who magically appears in his dreams, and decides to bring her back along with the lost greenery to the drought-prone Merrylyn. This pits him in a nerve-wracking mystery quest to the ends of the Lands, seven in number, whose boundaries one does not know in 'Land of Seven Mystics'. He teams up with Past-seeing Lamb 'Answer', Parrot Guide 'Penny', and Dwarf Magician 'Bulli Mantrik'. Can the contrasting team pull it off? At stake is Emperorship of Land of Seven Mystics for the prophecy says one who marries Princess Jasmine will be! Join the adventure of the Twister Devil as they combat evil creatures like a Griffin, Witch, Black Magician, Twister Devil, Alligator and many more. Clutch your seats and bite your nails as the mystery unfolds... If you like Harry Potter, you'd love this book. Lively & Entertaining. A Young-Adult (YA) Fantasy Mystery Comedy Romance Riddle Whodunit Suspense Thriller Quest Epic Action-Adventure... A wholesome entertainer! Read on to discover. Please scroll up and grab your copy now. Or continue reading below. Prologue As Naren and friends progressed, towns and villages gradually became few and far between. They found themselves in a dense forest. The trees were tall and bulky; dense foliage everywhere; and the canopy was so thick, it was quite dark beneath the bright sun. It was the characteristic of Esterwood the Land of Forests. Everything was still. It was like calm before the storm. It portended evil. Suddenly the forest seemed to come alive. An eerie sound came and surrounded them. Wind blew violently; they could not stand on their feet. The tree branches wildly swayed in that wind. The trees and creepers were suddenly moving from their positions. The trees seemed to be closing in on the four friends with their branches. They indeed were. The four friends came to a standstill, and looked in all directions to ward off danger. The trees picked up speed. They closed in from all directions. Naren, and his friends Bulli Mantrik, and Answer the Lamb were all caught in the branches of the trees, and were unable to move. Penny the Parrot tried to fly away. The trees chased him, jumped, and caught him with their branches. Naren tried to move, but the trees and creepers so tightly clasped him, he could not move even an inch. So he could not lay hands on his sword. He felt suffocated by a twig holding him tightly by the neck. The trees seemed to kill them all, suffocating to death. An even queerer thing happened. Then was heard an eerie voice from the heavens. "Come to me." ... Please scroll up and grab your copy now.
The Last Unicorn Graphic Novel
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Author : Peter S. Beagle
language : en
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date : 2019-07-16
The Last Unicorn Graphic Novel written by Peter S. Beagle and has been published by IDW Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-16 with categories.
Peter S. Beagle's beloved fantasy classic captured imaginations around the world and takes on new life in this luscious, fully illustrated graphic novel adaptation. The Last Unicorn is a tale for any age about the wonders of magic, the power of love, and the tragedy of loss. The unicorn, alone in her enchanted wood, learns that she may be the last of her kind. Reluctant at first, she sets out on a journey to discover the fate of her fellow unicorns, even if it means facing the terrifying anger of the Red Bull and the malignant evil of the king who wields its power. Along the way she'll encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, including Schmendrick the magician, the bandit Molly Grue, the noble Prince Lír, and the occasional talking butterfly. Adapted by Peter B. Gillis and lushly illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon, The Last Unicorn is simultaneously current and timeless in this newest incarnation.
The Realist Fantasy
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Author : Paul Coates
language : en
Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 1983
The Realist Fantasy written by Paul Coates and has been published by New York : St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Fiction categories.
Realist Fantasy
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Author : Paul Coates
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1983-12-15
Realist Fantasy written by Paul Coates and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-12-15 with Fiction categories.
Fantasy Reality And Between
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Author : Parker Highland
language : en
Publisher: Red Hot Explicit Erotica Press
Release Date : 2020-08-02
Fantasy Reality And Between written by Parker Highland and has been published by Red Hot Explicit Erotica Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-02 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
From the ever-flowing pen of Parker Highland comes five tales for young adults that range in topic and tone from dark to bright and from fantastic to utterly real. What happens to the mind of boy facing real horror? What goes through the mind of a girl just existing? What kind of an epic battle is really possible to win? Five stories that are certain to touch, move, and in some cases even anger. 1. BATTLE AT GRENOBLE: Young Adult Fantasy Tale The Pauper district has been burned to the ground except for a few houses on the outskirts of town. However, amongst the rubble still stands the Elsinige Cathedral, where the young Lord Jean Krell and his first Knight Pierre, fought a battle against Lord Rismund Krell. The eldest brother Rismund, has sold his soul to the black arts of sorcery and alchemy, and in order to have immortality, he must kill his younger brother. During the first battle, all of Jean Krell’s men fought bravely and lost their lives, except for Sir Pierre. How will the young Lord and his first knight defeat the heartless monster and his evil minions when they return for blood? 2. FROZEN IN TIME: Young Adult Tale of Mystery and Suspense Two boys, Stew and Jared set out to play on a warm, sunny day in their familiar surroundings. As they spend the day playing several “backyard games,” Jared decides to tell Stew about a voice he hears coming from the storage house, near where they were playing. They become curious and decide to listen closely and see if they might hear that same voice. The voice is now much too real for them. But together, they finally muster up the courage and face whatever it is, once and for all. Will Stew and Jared have each other’s back or is someone just playing a trick on them? But what is it that has them frozen in their steps? They are not alone, that’s for sure. 3. IN THE SHADOW OF THE INN: Young Adult Short Story A young girl finds herself in an unembellished motel, where people such as tourists check in and out daily. She takes a look around at her surroundings and ponders at the idea of how she got to The Sandalwood Motel in the first place. She wonders how she became so comfortable in a clearly unordinary place. Some of which call it paradise and others a sleazy motel. She struggles to find meaning in her life and in the life others. She can’t help but to occupy her time and thoughts by examining her neighbors closely and the crazy life of many that have checked in and out of The Sandalwood Motel. 4. SCATTERED THOUGHTS: A Young Adult Short Story Donny was a projectionist at the local movie theater. The only problem was each film reel had to be started on time and time management was defiantly not his strong suit. On this particular day Donny not only was an hour and half late for his shift, but feeling a little on the disgruntle side. His employee file had already been filled with write ups and who knows what else he was doing wrong. But today was different. He felt he had a sense of seniority and let his egotistic thoughts take over the best of him. Everyone knew something was different about Donny but didn’t expect this to be his last day at work. What could have possibly sent him off the edge? 5. THE BEAST WITHIN: Young Adult Werewolf Short Story While trying to get home one night, Justin keeps hearing sounds in the distance and what should be a short walk home, changes his life forever. Justin is a high school senior and he has a secret that can’t get out, or he would be hunted for the rest of his life. He begins to notice little changes after the walk home, and can’t wait to talk to his best friend Phoebe about it. She is the only he can trust. She decides to take him away to a trusted and safe area in order to find out the truth. What will the truth bring? Will it be something that Justin and Phoebe can handle or will it be too much to keep a secret?
Reality Fantasy Notes And Other Notions On Reflective Journeys Of The Mind
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Author : Joan D. Adams
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2014-01-16
Reality Fantasy Notes And Other Notions On Reflective Journeys Of The Mind written by Joan D. Adams and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-16 with Fiction categories.
This book is a historical account of the history about some of the stories I wrote in my first book. I found it to be a labor of love and nice memories recalling my memories of family members who have passed. I made the title of this book,'Reality, Fantasy, Notes and Other Notions -1- On Reflective Journeys of the Mind, By Joan D. Adams'. And that is precisely what this book attempts to be. A little bit of reality, some fantasy, notes that come to mind and other notions or ideas I have on subjects at hand and in my book. This is my historical recovery of events or my attempt at trying to recall events surrounding some of the stories I wrote about in my first book, before I started to forget, in the hopes they might be interesting and informative about things that might not happen everyday, or people might not see or hear about everyday. I hope I have accomplished this and readers do enjoy this book.