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The Revenants
When Evie awakens she is greeted by darkness. She can remember nothing before the dark, not even her own name. When she's finally exposed to the world, she sees nothing but destruction. Humans fighting against themselves, and odd creatures hunting the humans. Despite her best efforts, it's not long before she is captured. The group that captured her is one that even the bravest of humans tremble before. Because they have abilities; abilities that make them more than human; abilities that allow them to kill the monsters with ease... abilities that Evie seems to also possess. After witnessing their brutality first-hand, she finds nothing in her heart for them but loathing. But despite her unwillingness, the devilishly handsome leader of this ragged group of dangerous misfits, with his brooding glares and soft words, slowly but surely starts to change her. But the conflict within her is nothing compared to the challenges she will face to remember her past.Christian is among the best and brightest of the Institute's Redeemed, genetically altered beings created to fight the bloodthirsty creatures that live outside the Institute's walls. Once upon a time, he believed in the Institute. But that was before his brother died, the girl he loved was threatened, and he was sent on a suicide mission to apprehend a homicidal Redeemed who went Rabid and became public enemy number one of the Institute. On the turbulent path to his target, Christian awakens to the horrific truths that the Institute has taken great pains to hide, and he must eventually choose between love and justice.Unbeknownst to them, Evie and Christian are crucial pawns and must decide who they can trust, because the tide has turned against the humans and the Revenants are hungrier than ever.
Eating Orange Peels in the Rain
...She glared at me from across the hallway, Beth gripping her forearm tightly, restraining herfrom attacking me. Cassidy was on the other side of her, by Highlightly" style="background-color: transparent !important; border: none !important; display: inline-block !important; text-indent: 0px !important; float: none !important; font-weight: bold !important; height: auto !important; margin: 0px !important; min-height: 0px !important; min-width: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; text-decoration: underline !important; vertical-align: baseline !important; width: auto !important; background-position: initial initial !important; background-repeat: initial initial !important;">sending me asympathetic look before turing to the other two. I had been friends with Kait long enoughto know I didn’t want to be in her firing line. I threw the remainder of mybooks into my locker and slammed the door. I peeked again at my former friend, her fists balled,face red, my friends trying to comfort her as I stood here wondering what I haddone. Oh yeah, that’s right. I talked to her crush...Leyla, Beth and Cassy have been tested by the most despised girl of the school - Kait Dyson. The attention whore declared to the three best friends one afternoon that she would be joining them on their beach weekend away. during the holiday, Kait is in love with an annoying dickhead bad boy. But this bad boy only has eyes for Leyla, an insecure but talented 16 year old. Kait's desperation for Jason Mclaren becomes seemingly obvious especially when he transfers to the 4 girls' school. Kait plots against Leyla to make her life a living hell, Jason wants to win the heart of Leyla and all Leyla wants is for her life crush Leo Mcmillan notice her. But time is running out, theres only one term of school left and every person at that school wants to leave behind a legacy.
Senseless
Lois Azel was born without a sense of smell, which is a big deal, considering she's a werewolf. When she get's accused of something she didn't do in her corrupt pack, and thrown out for it, she is forced to become rogue. Almost as soon she's kicked out of a pack, she is running into another because she can't smell out other packs territories. Waking up in a cell with a torn up leg, and blood pouring out of her chest, she realizes that's the best thing to every happen to her.~~"How many rogues were female?""Three, sir."The doors burst open of the holding cells, causing light spilled into the room. The Alpha walked down the stairs as if he was floating, and the light that only shined on his back made him look like some sort of an angel.He walked with a purpose, sniffing ever so softly, darting his eyes from cell to cell, until he came upon my cell and stared at me.It was too dark to make out the exact features of his face, but the little light from above helped me see that his features were very well defined and shaped as if the moon goddess had put all of her time and energy into creating the perfect man.Once his human eyes met my wolf eyes I knew he was the Alpha. Just the way he stared at me made it known that he had complete control over me, daring me to look away.He took a good look at me, and took a deep breath. I saw his fist clench in what I assume as disgust and hatred for rouges. The light sparkled in his eyes, showing that he was mind linking someone, before he turned and left, walking up the stairs, and the door slammed behind him."What's up with that dude?" The assertive girl from across my cell snorted."I know..." The humming girl, who probably escaped from a mental ward sang, "Worthier incomplete."
THE CONSPIRACY WITH A RAVEN A MURDER BY CROWS
Brianna, a young mage, agile, curious, abandoned, destined to journey the otherworldly realms hidden from sight, veiled in the Féth Fíada, the mystical mists swirling the emerald isle of Eire.Finding the secret tome of Ogma draws Brianna into a clandestine world of illicit secrets. Her journey begins with the discovery of a magic floating sword. A bizarre web of machinations follows, masterminded by the chilling, all-powerful, persuasive blackbirds. A macabre conspiracy, a vile villain, a blood-thirsty murder. One shocking event, the catalyst to the myths appearing around her beautiful homeland, Eire. Inquisitive entanglement follows, immersing Brianna into the recherché realms of the Fae. Each new discovery, a step closer to the truth of her past and future.Ride with Brianna upon a magic horse, Enbarr of the storms. A valiant steed created in a land high above the clouds by the cunning foxy Scarlet Fae Queen, keeper of the well of sinister secrets. Learn the cryptic histories of the mighty undersea warlords, the hideous Fomhóraigh, the sworn enemy of the Tuatha De Danann and people of Eire.Discover Mermaids, Leipreacháns, Leviathans and the evil eye of Balor, the fallen King. They all feature in this murder mystery coveted by the magic of the Fae. Journey with Brianna, unearth how Eire spawned the Princess of Darkness, the Vampire.Happen upon shape-shifting werewolves patrolling the borders of the hidden city beneath the sea. Elicit unrevealed secrets cloaked within tantalising forbidden apples. Raw ripe fleshy desire and dangling, tempting, upon an ancient tree older than time itself, hidden at the bottom of the well of the gods.Only when you unravel the conspiracy with a raven, will you disentangle the mystery that bedevils Eire, provoked from a murder by crows.Cover art by Forest Rogers be inspired visit forestrogers.com Image used with permission of artist all rights reserved.
The Necromanced (Being Edited 7/21/14)
In a world where nothing is quite what it seems Mariden and Tore find there is more to them than meets the eye. Mariden is a necromancer. As soon as she finds out she has the power to control death, it goes haywire. Tore is stuck trying to help Mariden deal with her new found ability, but soon finds this may be an impossible feat.As Meriden finds herself battling new challenges she meets many people along the way. She has to decide which ones to save and which to let go, this becomes an impossible task as her past creeps up on her and what she least expects becomes an everyday occurrence.WARNING: This story is unedited. As such, there very well could be grammatical mistakes. I promise to fix that as soon as I can. If you find one, feel free to drop a comment, and I'll get to it as soon as I see it. :) Cas.
Desire || TFP Optimus x Female reader (mini-series)
(A TFP Optimus Prime x Reader insert) Optimus sat quietly to himself in his desolate room, saddened by the constant turn of his past memories still actively haunting his mind. One thing stood fresh in his mind, though. Desire.Desire to end the war. Desire to offline that malevolent tyrant for what he did to his family. Desire for his homeworld. Desire for peace. But he had one bigger desire of them all, no matter how he looked at it. His mind, body, and soul craved this more than anything.He desired love again. To see his sparkmate blossom beside him, to watch his young family grow. But his hope for that was shattered a long time ago as his once best friend took everything from him in jealousy, making sure that no one could have a happily ever after. Not when Megatron was reigning the whips of a stallion.But maybe, after all those years, it might not be just painful memories with the sight of a certain sapphire sphere floating through the optics of a prime. The orb, containing the key to unlocking one's deepest desire, has found its way to the chosen. Optimus was worthy of a second chance, as the thought of truly seeing his family again blurred his thoughts all together. Reaching out and accepting his fate, Optimus would soon wake up back in his past...but there was always a consequence for messing up your reality."I am...human?"No more metal, no more Autobots, just skin 'n bones and his loving, breathing wife and child, now both human as well, as everything else in this alternate reality. Now he must make a decision: either return to everything he's ever known alone, or stay in this similar reality mirroring his own, where his family and friends can live happily without the threat of the war. Optimus was always known to be selfless, but maybe it was time to do something for himself for once. He deserves happiness, too. But to leave his true world and his Autobots, his "other" family in a war...Would it be worth it?-Started 1/30/22-
What is Customer Retention? Its Importance and Strategies to Improve
In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, retaining customers is not just a challenge, it's a necessity. Businesses that excel at customer retention tend to thrive, while those that don't often struggle to stay afloat. In this article, we will explore strategies to effectively retain your valuable customers and keep them returning for more.What is customer retention?Customer retention refers to keeping existing customers engaged with and loyal to a business or brand over an extended period. It involves various strategies and efforts aimed at ensuring that customers continue to make repeat purchases, use the company's services, or engage with its products.Customer retention is vital to business success because it can lead to increased revenue, brand advocacy, and long-term sustainability. It focuses on building strong relationships with customers, providing them with excellent experiences, and meeting their ongoing needs to prevent them from switching to competitors.Understanding the Importance of Customer RetentionBefore we dive into the strategies, let's first understand why customer retention is so crucial. Here are a few compelling reasons:1. Cost-EfficiencyAcquiring new customers can be significantly more expensive than retaining existing ones. The costs associated with marketing, advertising, and sales efforts to attract new customers can quickly add up. On the other hand, loyal customers are not only easier to upsell and cross-sell to, but they also tend to make more substantial purchases over time.2. Brand AdvocacyLoyal customers can become your brand advocates. They not only continue to buy from you but also recommend your products or services to their friends and family. This word-of-mouth marketing can be a potent tool for business growth.Read more: https://loylt.works/blog/customer-retention-ultimate-guide.html
It was October...
So, I'm setting myself a bit of a challenge this month.I found a prompt sheet I like on nerdknowslife.com and will be covering each prompt throughout the month with what I'm hoping will be daily uploads. If I can wrangle it I'll try to turn it into a cohesive story with multiple chapters, but if not it'll just be an anthology. We'll see. Either way I'll be using the prompts as chapter titles.And as a heads up: there will not be a ton of editing going on since I probably won't have time for it, I'll be publishing pretty raw material so please be generous with grammar, spelling, and potential inconsistencies (also I'm not a native English speaker, just FYI).So if you're interested, come and follow the experiment :)
Resident Evil : Unexpected Battlefield
Leon's here for Sherry, he always has been and will be. So when Sherry sets on a vague mission to find a man who's blood may be the key to the C-virus cure and vaccines, Leon can't help but follow and question the man who gives her orders. Eastern Europe torn with biological warfare, a place Jake reluctantly recognized as home was slowly falling to shit. Evacuations of all, make the streets empty besides the parasite ridden puppets that run rampant following the orders of an unknown source. He hadn't cared before but the mindless shells of humans rampaging through the streets shooting anything that isn't infected is really cramping on Jake's style. The wide campus of the city is suddenly a cramped and reeking of a sense of claustrophobia despite the seemingly vacant space. Not that you could fool Jake, he knows damn well that those zombie-things hang quietly in the shadows, and around corners.Helena didn't have a choice, her sister was on the line, not that it matters now, but she'll be damned if revenge is not soon hers.The BSAA is over loaded with work, three cities coated in mass viral infections that the organization may not be able to handle. Captain Chris Redfield's journey takes him to Eastern Europe as he works to tackle the attacks by who he and the BSAA assume is an attempt at reviving a previous bio-terrorist group, a group Chris personally handled years earlier. How he plans to deal with the different strands of the C-virus and what tiny adjustments in DNA could mean for the infected-a typical zombie, nothing but primal instinct, a puppet with an unknown master, sentient and smart(in relation to the brain dead decaying zombies) or a monstrous being of the likes of Frankenstein, again nothing but primal animal instincts-kill or be killed.Leon, Sherry and Jake struggle with escaping the reach of the masterminds behind the major terrorist attacks. Helena fights for vengeance against a powerful figure, and Chris works against the outbreak.
Ghee Nutrition facts are the clues behind ghee health benefits
Ghee nutrition facts are the reasons behind ghee's health benefits. Ghee is a nutritious dairy full of good quality saturated fats and free from food nasties like lactose and casein. As a result, ghee offers the best of dairy nutrition, but it is free of the risk of a dairy allergy. People with dairy allergies cannot consume most dairy products, but they can try ghee because of its refined nature.Ghee nutrition facts are based on ghee's nutritional profile. Ghee contains healthy fatty acids like CLA, Butyric acid, omega acids, etc. Also, ghee includes vitamins A, E, D, and K. Some premium ghee benefits are mentioned below.Ghee offers digestive support: if ghee is added to your diet, you will have a lesser problems with the digestive issues like acidity, flatulence, bloating, etc.Ghee aids in weight loss benefits: ghee works as a filler food when used in the diet, and it restricts calorie consumption by deferring the frequency of hunger pangs. It is a passive backing for weight loss assistance.Ghee supports strong bones: Ghee contains vitamin K, and vitamin K is a supporter of calcium absorption power of the human body. Improved calcium absorption power of the body aids in keeping the bone health of ghee consumers in balance.Ghee is an accepted immunity booster, which means ghee in the diet aids in a natural boost of the body's resistance power to stop the infliction of sickness and infections, etc.Ghee in the diet helps in maintaining skin glow, promotes hair care, and ensures general eye care.If we study ghee nutrition facts, grass-fed ghee is more nourishing than grain-fed cow milk-made ghee. Grass-fed ghee contains more nutrients than grain-fed milk-made ghee. It is always wise to buy and use grass-fed ghee to relish the best ghee benefits. For instance, you can try Milkio's grass-fed ghee.Read more : https://milkio.co.nz/ghee-nutrition-facts/https://milkio.co.nz/partner-with-us/
England x reader - No one kidnaps my love! (part 1)
England x Reader - No one kidnapps my love!"Ahhh...Bloody Hell..where is ____?", England complained. You two were having a Date about two hours ago and you didn't showed up. Yet you didn't even called.England got depressed. "What if..", he starts to laugh slightly, "what if she just noticed how pathetic I am?" His cat, a scottish-fold, jumps into his lap and starts to purr. England noticed that and starts to calm down a little. "Well I guess I'm just being silly... ____ surely is wonderful.. it got me 4 months to confess to her and even thought she reacted very panicking- under that whole 'don't touch me. don't come near to me'-thing ____ is very patient with me. So I should be with her too." A smile appears on his face when it suddenly vanished as a loud noise comes from upstairs. England's cat freaked out and jumps of his lap and England runs upstairs assuming it might, however it would be possible, be you. "___? Is that you? " he opens the door of the room where the loud noise came from, " how did you get in--" ,His sentence got caught up by a person hanging from the ceiling upside down somehow caught up at her trousers, facing him her back but England could make out its a female also she had some extraordinary clothes on for 2015... It was kinda old. A chess-checked trench-coat that obviously hang upside down too and with her hand she hold her as well chess-checked hat. That style really reminded him of an old friend of him, but back to reality he asked, "...here? What?"The Person looked over her shoulder to him "Hello Mr. Kirkland!" she smiles wide still hanging upside down from the ceiling while trying to turn to England. Well that wasn't the exactly issue troubling England. When he saw her face he were sure its you! Because that Woman exactly looked like you.- End of chapter 1(Oh God I can't believe I actually start to upload my storys! Especially the Englandxreader ones! Urrgh.. I hope you guys enjoy them •́ω•̀ with love, dearestLondon)
therapy based songboook
lately, I've been losing motivation to write music. so I decided I needed positive development therapy. this will be a song book in which I ask you to leave positive thoughts and feedback on my songs and tell me what you guys like about them, in hopes of bringing back my willingness to write songs
Amputation and Phantom Pain Management - Myofitness
Amputees often experience phantom limb pain, a sensation of pain that seems to come from the amputated limb. Lymphatic drainage massage can help alleviate these pains by improving circulation and reducing swelling in the remaining limb, which might be contributing to the pain.Myofitness offers specialized massage therapies by certified practitioners who understand the complexities of phantom pains and are adept at addressing them through effective lymphatic drainage techniques.Healing Support for Burns - MyofitnessBurns cause damage to the skin layers and can lead to significant fluid accumulation and inflammation. Lymphatic drainage massage helps reduce swelling and improve the healing of tissues by enhancing the lymph flow that removes debris and inflammatory substances from the burn sites.At Myofitness, our therapists are trained to carefully administer lymphatic drainage to burn patients, facilitating faster and more effective healing.Enhancing Recovery from Fractures - MyofitnessAfter a bone fracture, swelling and pain around the injured area can slow down the healing process. Lymphatic drainage massage is beneficial in managing these symptoms by reducing the swelling and encouraging a better range of motion during the recovery phase.Practitioners at Myofitness use their specialized training in the Vodder method to provide massages that support the natural healing process of fractures.Constipation Relief through Lymphatic Drainage - MyofitnessConstipation can be uncomfortable, causing symptoms like bloating and abdominal pain. Lymphatic drainage massage can stimulate the natural movement of the digestive system and help alleviate the symptoms of constipation by improving the flow of waste through the colon.At Myofitness, lymphatic drainage massages are performed by practitioners who understand the abdominal techniques necessary to provide relief from constipation.
"Top Spiritual Novelist" - Author: Zong Nian
Chi Yiyin is regarded as a top horror novelist, and everyone who has read his books said it was like being followed by fear itself.What they didn't know was that it was Chi Yiyin's personal experience.While exploring a haunted house at night to find inspiration, Chi Yiyin was dragged into another world.It's a crazy and dangerous world, full of ghosts and fallen god. Even if human beings awakened their blood, they could still only survive in insignificant ways, and if they made one wrong step, they will usher in tragic death.However, when the other players were scared to death and could barely survive, Chi Yiyin took out his small notebook: "This is truly terrifying, it can be used as inspiration."The ghost froze: ? Please respect me, thank you.The next moment, the ghost was sealed into Chi Yiyin's notebook and became his tool ghost. The ghost was dumbfounded.All ghosts that were successfully written into words by Chi Yiyin will be sealed in his book for his use.In the game world, rumor about a human began to circulate--Chi Yiyin is here! Scared me to death, run!The fallen god sits on top of the game world, full of loathing.However, He saw the dazzling starlight, traversing the world against all odds, and came to Him.He loves me.The fallen god thought to himself.Then this world that should have been destroyed has meaning to continue existing - for him, the sun rises."Don't write about those crooks, I can be your strength. Fill your book with my name, and you will become a new god, and I, your most faithful believer."The fallen god kissed deeply: "I will give you a god, full of devotion and belief."People who were eagerly waiting for Chi Yiyin's new book discovered, the top horror novelist actually wrote a love story??Chi Yiyin announced with a smile: "Yes, I'm in love.""With a god."
Maximum Exposure
This is a continuation of 'Exposed'. There is no theme per se, just poems i have written over the years. If you see something you like please vote, comment and share.If you think you see one of those one in a hundred poems, shoot me a note, i'm trying to figure out what my top ten are.
THE DARK PHOENIX
Lee stared into the night, he could see the burning temple from the mountain top. He clenched his hands and tried to control his anger. Xia was getting out of control, his bloodlust had driven him to drastic things. The destruction of the sacred temple was the last straw. A rider came up behind him "There are no survivors, my lord". He turned to his commander ".... And you've checked everywhere? ". The man nodded, he tried to steer his horse, but a shrill scream stopped him. He turned to stare at the burning temple. Something rose from the smoke, a birdlike creature, with eyes like molten fire. It screeched and disappeared in a cloud of smoke, Lee turned to his men, but it seemed like, they did not see the strange bird. He turned to his commander "Baek-hyun, did you see that bird? ". Baek-hyun shook his head, but he continued to stare at the ruins in front of them. The other men, stared too, as if in a trance. Lee slowly got off his horse and broke into a run, he could hear Baek-hyun yelling for him to stop, but he kept running. He didn't know why he was running but something was calling out to him. He ran into the ruined temple, Baek-hyun trailing behind him. He ran past the fallen huts, and the things that were still on fire. He stopped in front of what looked like an altar. It was a large hut with extravagant decorations, the door was lined with exotic drawings and wards. He didn't have time to appreciate the beauty, the fire was slowly spreading. It had destroyed half of the roof. He dove into the altar and looked around in panic. What was wrong with him?, why was he here?. This didn't make any sense, it was madness. Something behind caught his eyes. He turned slowly, to find someone on the floor, the figure glowed faintly, he slowly walked towards it. It was wearing a hooded cloak, he lowered the hood and his breath caught in his throat. Her face was bruised and pale. He lifted her and she opened her eyes slowly, she smiled weakly "Lee, you came".
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When the Clouds Fell
"When did the clouds fall?""The day the sun was blown out of their sky."Karen and Vince always thought they were the strangest people on Earth. She could make plants grow from nothing. He could control the wind. There was no way anything could be weirder than that, right? Wrong. Being adopted by the McLeods flips that assumption on its rear end. Four children, each with a quirk of their own. Each raising a question of their own.Why did things always float around En? Why did Derek keep metal trinkets all over the house? Why did the pipes groan whenever Hayden passed by? Why was Marie always in the cupboard? Why did the cat keep changing colour? Who and where was Noah?The questions keep piling up, but the answers may be in a much deeper and darker place than Vince and Karen first anticipated. Rated PG-13 for badly censored swearing, some violence, and mild suggestive themes.
Sorrow, Love, Hope, and Horses
Where would Cody's dad go if he wanted to plot something. A shack? Probably not. A hotel? Definitely not. His house? No, that's way to far away. I have absolutely no clue where he could be. "How did I get myself in this mess?' I say, apparently very loud. "I have no idea son. Maybye since you ran away?" A man's voice said."How do you know-.... Oh no" I freeze."Oh yes!" I start sprinting towards the stairs and push open the door. I hear the echoing of his and my footsteps pounding on the steps as he chases me down the stairs.We reach the 2nd floor door before I stumble, remain on my feet, but lose my lead. A hand grabs my shirt and slams me against the wall. "DID YOU REALLY THINK THAT YOU COULD GET AWAY FROM ME ANOTHER TIME!!!!!!" He bellowed in my face. I could feel his spit sprinkling my face. He threw a punch right to my face and I felt a warm liquid poring out of my nose. Not even caring about my nose, he pushed me into the wall creating a loud thump. I hit my head hard against the wall creating a blurry world. He grabbed my shirt and pulled me back. I could see a red stain on the wall from my blood. "Now, are you going to behave when I bring you out or will I need to knock you out?" He asked threatenly." I....will.....never........behave." I managed to say between his strong grip on my throat. "That settles it then." I heard him say before I get injected with something from behind. The world starts to spin as I slowly crumple to the groundI'm Genevieve. I woke up in the hospital with no clue where I was. My parents dropped me off at Sunset Ranch where I met loads of new friends, although, one of the boys and I had a few issues. He has had a horrible life. I have had a horrible life. Then it just happened to be that I, along with my friends, got dragged in on trying to escape his dad to stay alive. Even though he keeps popping up and finding us everywhere. We can run but can't hide forever.........