Yaksha
Yaksha's Book(1)
Title: The Moon's Enchantment
Adventure In a distant future, long after humanity had explored the cosmos and colonized planets far beyond Earth, the Moon remained a mysterious and alluring celestial body. Despite the technological advancements that had allowed humans to travel across the galaxy, the Moon continued to captivate the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life.
In the year 5023, the Moon had become a hub of scientific research and cultural exchange. Lunar colonies dotted its surface, housing scientists, artists, and explorers who were drawn to its enigmatic allure. The Lunar Capital, a sprawling metropolis nestled within the largest crater, served as the heart of human activity on the Moon. Its towering skyscrapers reached for the stars, while its bustling streets were alive with the chatter of a thousand languages.
The Moon's magnetic pull extended beyond its physical presence, affecting the lives of those who gazed upon it. Sarah Turner, a brilliant astrophysicist from Earth, had always been fascinated by the Moon since she was a child. As she stood in the Lunar Capital's observatory, watching Earthrise over the horizon, her heart swelled with a sense of wonder that was both familiar and new.
Sarah's current project focused on harnessing the Moon's unique properties for sustainable energy production. The Moon was rich in Helium-3, a valuable isotope that could potentially revolutionize clean energy on Earth. Sarah and her team had been working tirelessly to develop advanced extraction methods that would make Helium-3 mining a reality.
One day, while analyzing data in her lab, Sarah noticed an unusual pattern in the Moon's electromagnetic field. Curiosity piqued, she delved deeper into her research, uncovering a series of anomalies that seemed to be emanating from a specific region near the Moon's South Pole. These anomalies defied explanation and challenged the limits of human understanding.
Driven by her insatiable curiosity, Sarah petitioned the Lunar Council for permission to lead an expedition to the source of these anomalies. The council, composed of leading scientists and diplomats, granted her request with cautious optimism. Sarah assembled a diverse team of experts, including geologists, engineers, and linguists, to accompany her on this unprecedented journey.
The expedition was a perilous one, as they traversed the rugged lunar terrain towards the mysterious South Pole region. As they ventured deeper into the uncharted territory, they encountered unexpected challenges, from treacherous craters to sudden shifts in temperature. Despite the obstacles, Sarah's determination remained unshaken.
One fateful day, the expedition stumbled upon an ancient, seemingly abandoned lunar outpost buried beneath layers of regolith. The discovery sent shockwaves through the team, as they realized that they were not the first intelligent beings to set foot on the Moon. The outpost was a testament to an advanced civilization that had flourished eons ago, leaving behind a legacy that defied time itself.
Inside the outpost, the team found intricately carved murals depicting celestial events, technological marvels, and intricate patterns that hinted at a profound understanding of the universe. Sarah's linguistic expert, Dr. Elena Vargas, deciphered inscriptions that told the story of a civilization that had once harnessed the Moon's energy in ways beyond imagination. Their records spoke of a cosmic connection that transcended physical boundaries.
As the expedition delved deeper into the outpost's secrets, they uncovered a chamber containing a luminous crystal of iridescent blue – a relic of the ancient civilization's mastery of lunar energy. When Sarah touched the crystal, she experienced a surge of emotions and visions, as if she were connected to the collective consciousness of those who had come before.
The Moon's mysteries began to unravel before her eyes. The ancient civilization had achieved a symbiotic relationship with the Moon, not only harnessing its energy but also connecting with its ethereal essence. They believed that the Moon was a vessel of cosmic wisdom, a beacon that guided them in their quest for knowledge and enlightenment.
Sarah realized that the anomalies in the Moon's electromagnetic field were a manifestation of this ancient connection, a bridge between the past and the present. As she shared her discoveries with her team and the Lunar Council, a renewed sense of purpose swept through the lunar colonies. The Moon was no longer just a source of valuable resources; it was a gateway to a deeper understanding of the universe and humanity's place within it.
Word spread across the cosmos about the Moon's newfound significance, drawing scientists, philosophers, and artists from all corners of the galaxy to the Lunar Capital. The Moon became a center of interdisciplinary collaboration, where minds converged to explore the boundaries of knowledge and creativity. The relics of the ancient outpost were carefully preserved. You might like
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J.H "I was the heir of the Yip family which was known for the sophisticated medicine skills.
But right after I finished learning the skill, I was almost killed by the enemy.
Luckily, I was reborn, and the host shared the same name with me!
However, the host was a coward who disappointed his family.
When I was awakened, everyone thought I was trash.
But actually, I got highly medical skill!
I cured my father-in-law, the richest guy in the city, and also, the member of the Yip family!
Gradually, they treated me like a God!"
The Alpha King Omega Mate
Gabby Daniel "Mate" I muttered, as tears threatened to blur my eyes. The future Alpha was my long awaited mate?
Was he aware?
Is that the reason he helped me this morning?
My worst nightmare is about to happen and I don't think I'm ready for it.
He knew I'm his mate?
"So you knew I'm your mate and that’s why you helped me this morning but why didn’t you tell me” I said finally letting out my tears.
I look at Alpha Kayden and ask with a shaky and trembling voice
"Why?...why did you not tell me. Do you realize how I’ve longed for you.?" I roared suddenly needing an answer as an escape my head couldn't take.
"I needed a strong Luna to rule the pack with me, not a weakling Omega," He said without pity of how I had felt.
I look at him to see the man that uttered those words, the one I have always longed for, the one I have waited for, for this past two years. It was now I know what it means to be broken as I felt my heart break into million pieces.
"I cannot have you as my mate"
"I, Kayden Woods, future Alpha of the White moon park, reject you, Kimberly Burgs, as my mate and Luna.” He screamed
My feet wobble and heart got ripped. It was this moment I knew how it was for once heart to be broken.
For good two years I’ve longed for my mate.
I never knew the future Alpha of our pack was my mate. He had been away from the pack for the past five years.
When he returned, I found out he was my mate but he rejected me because I was an Omega and went for my sister, a stronger wolf.
Feeling betrayed, I declare myself a rogue and left the pack and into the dangerous hands of Alpha Augustine.
A dangerous and Feared Alpha king known killed.
But fate had something install for me as he was my second chance mate. Wake Up, Dream Boy!
Mr. Ben Having some of the poems in the first edition of the poem collection, ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts)’ published in several poetry magazines as High On Poems, Earthborne Magazine, Deadsnakes and so on, the author has ushered in the second, titled ‘The P.O.T (Poured Out Thoughts) ---The Reloaded.
It is said to be ‘reloaded’ because there are other poems to be added to make this edition slightly richer than the first. With poems as ‘Out of the Box’, ‘Dad Loves Me’, ‘Heralding God’s Magnificence’ being published in notable poetry journals and magazines, the sequel is hoped to make an impact to the entire world, beginning with the readers.
The Table of Contents has the additional poems that readers, who have read the first edition, would realize. They are intended to look into general issues, family, gender, parental, religious (Christian faith), children, love and personal/motivational.
The aim behind this piece is simple. As said in the first edition, it is about entertaining, enlightening, inspiring or motivating and enabling people think for themselves.
Worthy of Note: The author believes that subsequent edition(s) of the work would carry the above-stated aim.
His Innocent Obsession
Estelle Hayes Isla Hart has spent her entire life protected from the truth. Sheltered in the cold, opulent mansion her father built with wealth stained by secrets, she has never known the world outside the safety of her gilded cage. She's been raised in the comfort of ignorance-her innocence preserved like a precious gem, untouched by the horrors lurking just beneath the surface. But nothing lasts forever.
Her father, a man with debts deeper than anyone knows, has been in the claws of a dangerous criminal syndicate for years. And now, with everything collapsing around him, he makes an unthinkable decision to save himself: he will auction off his daughter's virginity to the highest bidder. The price of her body is nothing compared to the price of her father's survival.
At twenty-one, Isla is thrust into a world she never knew existed-one where power and corruption reign, and she is nothing more than a transaction, a pawn in a game she doesn't understand. An underground auction, hidden in the dark corners of New York's criminal elite, will determine her fate. But as the bidding begins, there's one man who stands out from the rest.
Vincenzo "Vince" Moretti is not like the others.
A mafia don who commands respect through bloodshed and fear, Vince is a man who has made his fortune off ruthlessness. At thirty-seven, he has built an empire that stretches across continents, feared by everyone who dares cross him. Cruel, cold, and indifferent, Vince has never allowed weakness to cloud his judgment. But when his eyes land on Isla, everything shifts. She is an innocent, untouched by the darkness of the world he controls. She's everything he shouldn't want, but something about her purity calls to him.
Vince outbids every man in the room, securing Isla as his own. She is no longer just a piece of property for sale-she is now his possession. A contract signed in blood, a life bound by the chains of obligation, desire, and power.
To Isla, the world as she knew it shatters. Her father's debts are wiped clean in exchange for her innocence, but in the cold, unyielding world of Vince's mafia empire, she is now nothing more than a beautiful hostage-trapped in a life of submission. But with Vince, things are different. He is cruel to everyone else, manipulative and tyrannical in his dealings. Yet, when it comes to Isla, there's a strange gentleness. A possessive tenderness. He keeps her close, under his watchful eye, as if she's a rare, delicate thing that no one else can touch.
But his protection comes at a price.
Vince will not let her go. He will mold her, shape her, and possess her in ways she never thought possible. With every passing day, the line between desire and control blurs. Vince isn't just taking her body-he wants her heart, her mind, her soul. And as the days turn to weeks, Isla finds herself torn between survival and submission. She is drawn to him in a way she cannot escape, yet terrified of what she's becoming.
But a storm is coming.
Luca Santoro-Vince's former ally, now his deadliest rival-has been waiting for a weakness. A crack in Vince's otherwise unbreakable armor. And he has found it in Isla.
Luca knows that Vince's obsession with Isla is his greatest vulnerability. He will stop at nothing to break her spirit and use her to bring Vince to his knees. His plan is simple: destroy Vince's empire by destroying Isla. Luca doesn't just want to own Isla-he wants to destroy what she means to Vince, and he will stop at nothing to make her his.
The clock is ticking.
As the tension between Vince and Luca escalates, Isla's world becomes even more dangerous. The mafia's brutal games are no longer just about loyalty and power-they're about survival. But the deeper Isla falls into Vince's world, the more she realizes that the man who controls everything around her is also controlling her heart. She cannot leave him, yet she knows that staying might cost her everything.
Is she willing to lose herself in a man who sees her as both a possession and a passion?
In a world where love and pain collide, Isla must decide if she can find freedom in submission or if her innocence will be the very thing that destroys her