Rise of the Demon Inferno


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Mankind’s destiny is reaching the tipping point . . . Siblings Luke, Matt, and Shana Carter are not happy they have to move from Philadelphia to a small town in South Carolina when their mom loses her job. But they quickly realize that fitting in at their new high school is the least of their worries. Because a war is being waged in their new hometown . . . one that began long ago between two sisters who are now battling for the fate of humanity itself. On one side is Laraii, who’s increasing her power by turning everyone at their high school—and in the entire county—into demons she controls. On the other side is Naya, the seventeen-year-old Goddess of Flames whose soul has lived parallel to mankind since the dawn of humanity. Part angel, part demon, and part human, she belongs nowhere, abandoned by her family and isolated in her mission to protect humankind from the demon world. Outnumbered by the exponentially growing demon population, she’s determined to save the souls of the remaining humans with only the help of Ana and Carlo, two demon-human hybrids. Now suddenly thrust into this ancient war are the Carters, whose growing friendship with Naya will put their lives—and their souls—in danger. What began in ancient days when supernaturals and humans intermingled comes to an earth-shattering climax as the physical and spiritual realms collide in an epic tale of good versus evil.




Russian Literature and Its Demons


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Merezhkovsky's bold claim that "all Russian literature is, to a certain degree, a struggle with the temptation of demonism" is undoubtedly justified. And yet, despite its evident centrality to Russian culture, the unique and fascinating phenomenon of Russian literary demonism has so far received little critical attention. This substantial collection fills the gap. A comprehensive analytical introduction by the editor is follwed by a series of fourteen essays, written by eminent scholars in their fields. The first part explores the main shaping contexts of literary demonism: the Russian Orthodox and folk tradition, the demonization of historical figures, and views of art as intrinsically demonic. The second part traces the development of a literary tradition of demonism in the works of authors ranging from Pushkin and Lermontov, Gogol and Dostoevsky, through to the poets and prose writers of modernism (including Blok, Akhmatova, Bely, Sologub, Rozanov, Zamiatin), and through to the end of the 20th century.




To Reign in Hell


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The time is the Beginning. The place is Heaven. The story is the Revolt of the Angels—a war of magic, corruption and intrigue that could destroy the universe. To Reign in Hell was Stephen Brust's second novel, and it's a thrilling retelling of the revolt of the angels, through the lens of epic fantasy. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.




The Rise of the Forgotten 7


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In the vast world of fantasy literature, Wesley Wang's "The Rise of the Forgotten" emerges as a distinctive gem. This novel presents a tale that is both deeply rooted in reality and expansively fantastical. Wang, with his attention to detail and vivid imagination, spins a captivating story filled with mystery, resilience, and strategy from the outset. The narrative unfolds with a young man's harrowing escape from a fate he didn't deserve, propelling him on an epic journey of discovery and valor. Revealed as the last descendant of an esteemed noble family, and under the wing of an enigmatic protector, he ventures into a realm laden with covert plots and timeless sorcery. Navigating through the intricacies of magic and combat, his every choice and newly formed alliance bring forth insights that upend his views on the world and his destined role within it. "The Rise of the Forgotten" is remarkable for its intricately designed Western fantasy landscape, drawing readers into a world where the magic systems are complex, the cultures are richly varied, and the map of empires and domains is drawn with precision. Through Wang's storytelling, readers embark on a voyage across a broad spectrum of emotions and societal intricacies, delving into themes of identity, authority, and salvation, all set against the canvas of ancient mysteries and divine conspiracies.




God's Demon


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God's Demon is a "fascinating"* dark fantasy novel of a fallen warrior seeking atonement from award-winning author and renowned artist Wayne Barlowe. Lucifer's War, which damned legions of angels to Hell, is an ancient and bitter memory shrouded in the smoke and ash of the Inferno. The Fallen, those banished demons who escaped the full wrath of Heaven, have established a limitless and oppressive kingdom within the fiery confines of Hell. Lucifer has not been seen since the Fall and the mantle of rulership has been passed to the horrific Prince Beelzebub, the Lord of the Flies. The Demons Major, Heaven's former warriors, have become the ruling class. They are the equivalent to landed lords, each owing allegiance to the de facto ruler of Hell. They reign over their fiefdoms, tormenting the damned souls and adding to their wealth. One Demon Major, however, has not forgotten his former life in Heaven. The powerful Lord Sargatanas is restless. For millennia Sargatanas has ruled dutifully but unenthusiastically, building his city, Adamantinarx, into the model of an Infernal metropolis. But he has never forgotten what he lost in the Fall—proximity to God. He is sickened by what he has become. Now, with a small event—a confrontation with one of the damned souls—he makes a decision that will reverberate through every being in Hell. Sargatanas decides to attempt the impossible, to rebel, to endeavor to go Home and bring with him anyone who chooses to follow . . . be they demon or soul. He will stake everything on this chance for redemption. *Guillermo del Toro, Academy Award-Winning Director of The Shape of Water At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.




The Rise Of Raphael


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The Rise of Raphael is about the extraordinary events of the second coming of Jesus. This story takes place in the future, in the dark slums of earth after the rapture happens, and the earth is full of unbelievers, of people who were called to service from God. The Antichrist and his demonic minions rise to the power and turn the earth's beautiful appearance into a wasteland that is full of poverty, violence, and death. God sends down his elite archangels from heaven to protect humanity from the Antichrist and Lucifer's powers in hopes that humanity will repent for their unbelief and follow Jesus with all their hearts before he comes again for his second coming to do away with the evil that plagues the earth and to lock up Lucifer, the dragon of old, for a thousand years of peace. The Rise of Raphael will show you in vivid detail how our angels fight for us against the forces of evil. It will also show you in vivid detail how hard the forces of evil try and eliminate the presence of the Holy Spirit. This book will open our eyes to the light and remind you why you don't want to be left behind when the rapture happens.




Dante's Inferno A Comedy


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A retelling of the Divine Comedy for our Modern Age with notes and illustrations by the authors. Dante's Inferno retold upon a modern stage with accompanying annotations and illustrations. Second edition, celebrating 710 years since Inferno road. A comedy.With gracious thanks to all who contributed and tellers of all tall tales, most especially Dante Alighieri [himself] and his many translators.







Go to Hell


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You can go to hell and back with the help of this one-of-a-kind illustrated travel guide to real-life underworld destinations around the globe. Full of intrigue, lore, and plenty of brimstone and fire, each of the 54 destinations—from Antarctica's Blood Falls to a tropical hell on Grand Cayman island—will be worth adding to your devilish bucket list. The world over, humans have been fascinated by hell in some form or another for thousands of years and across cultures. Now, with this illustrated collection, you can add hell to your travel bucket list with more than 50 one-of-a-kind underworld destinations, from ghost towns where Halloween is always in season, to ancient caves long viewed as entrances to Hades, to volcanoes that brim with fire and legend. Don’t be scared: along with the fascinating history of each location, star author Erika Engelhaupt also offers practical tips to make the most of your visit to the underbelly of the world. These hellish destinations include: Ireland's “Hell Caves,” where Halloween was born The Gates of Hell crater in Turkmenistan, burning for more than 50 years Hell, Michigan, where you can serve as the mayor of Hell for a day Turkey's Pluto’s Gate, an ancient Greco-Roman temple guarding a toxic cave China's Fengdu City of Ghosts, where tourists pre-game the afterlife in a town devoted to the underworld The Maya Cenotes throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, long considered portals to hell And so many more! Ever wish you could send a postcard from hell? Now you can.




Becoming Lust Boxset


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