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A Monk's Journey
[HIATUS + UNPUBLISHED FOR EDITING] When apathetic, famished Tuhu, the "butcher" who served in the warlord Wu De's army, becomes a monk, all he wants is a warm bowl of congee. The last thing he expects is to fall into a crack and land in Hell during a stroll in a bamboo forest. He has but one way to return to the Mortal Realm: navigating the black forests, mercury rivers and pig farms of Hell while saving or fighting various ghosts, each with its own tale about human joys and woes. His guide on this hellish journey is the wise ghost of a child he once killed. ***** This story contains violence, gore, and dark subject matter. No explicit sexual content. UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK (IF NO EXAM)DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. All rights reserved for the graphics and the story.*****Thank you @MacColin and @BridgesTunnels for their help on the blurb and on editing the first chapter respectively!
Crossing the Hurdles
The man who achieves great victory in the battle of life is usually the man whose hope is always alive. In the life of such a man, what stops others does not stop him; we do not need physical weapons to survive and to overcome various challenges life poses at us. What we need is to develop a large heart; a heart that has closed its doors against every form of doubts, a heart that knows nothing but victory. This is the type of heart Madueke displays in this novel, crossing the Hurdles. Madueke, as we see in this novel, has crossed many rivers and climbed many mountains but his doggedness got him to his promised land.Right from the womb, his battle started. His protracted stay in the womb is believed to be an attack on his destiny. He has been initiated into the village masquerade cult right from his early age. Life keeps tossing him about even as he sees himself as a servant in Lagos. Luck runs against him as his master drives him away after few years of service to him; coupled with several accusations and terminal sicknesses he has been battling with. Nobody believes he could survive in life but Divinity saves him from his impending death.Though all forces seem to have fought against him, the several new steps he has taken has made him conquer what he could not conquer yesterday. The novel is an inspiring work written from a pseudo-autobiographical perspective whose simple stirring story is a celebration of perseverance, doggedness and focus. It is built on actual episodes and experiences of the author especially during his youthful formation. Presented in fine prose, this piece of writing provides a whole lot of insights and moral lessons in navigating through the world full of mishaps and uncertainties. It is, indeed, a stimulating story told in simple but arresting language to hold the reader in suspense from the beginning to the end.
Billy Maddox Takes His Shot - A Border Patrol Novel (Excerpt)
This book excerpt comes from the forthcoming literary novel, Billy Maddox Takes His Shot: A Border Patrol Story. It is 1999 and the last of three major Border Patrol operations from the past decade–Operation Safeguard–has ramped up throughout Tucson Sector including in the small border town of Nogales, Arizona. Over the past decade, Mexican subsidies for rural farmers and the devaluation of the peso have resulted in a surge of illegal border crossings along the United States’ southwestern border, leading to the deployment of hundreds of more Border Patrol agents, technologies and deterrence resources than ever before.Into this environment arrives Billy Maddox, a young man who hails from a ranching family in Cochise County and who becomes part of the demographic of new agents hired, sworn and trained to protect the United States from illegal crossings. His personal history has led to impulsiveness and anger management problems. Billy has a history of lost jobs and his wife has threatened to leave him if this job with the Border Patrol doesn't work out.The border, however, is where his problems began. When Billy was a boy, his younger brother was killed in a shootout between drug mules and Border Patrol agents on the family ranch. After his parents sold the ranch and fled to Tucson to escape bad memories, Billy was raised by a dominating and now xenophobic father to despise Mexicans and others who would cross into the United States.In a scene readers can link to below, Billy is deployed with several other agents across downtown Nogales, to prevent anyone from "slipping" into the United States. Trouble comes when a local approaches Billy and explains that he has witnessed several men exiting a nearby abandoned house.It is Billy's first experience with a tunnel that undocumented aliens have built under the international border fence. He is the first to arrive on the scene and comes face to face with a knife-wielding criminal.Click below to read more.
Embroidery Digitizing Process
EMBROIDERY DIGITIZING BASIC STEPS:1- Firstly the digitizer must understand the design's requirements that includes the desired size, type of fabric or garment that is needed to be embroidered. Digitizer should also learn how design should be interpreted, the spaces should be left blank to show the background or be covered up with thread. Most importantly digitizer should also know the specific requirements of stitch to match the existing design.2- Analyzing the artwork should be the next step of digitizer to check if any editing is required for embroidery or not. Not all logos are designed for print media work good enough for digitizing. Some designs needs modification and some needs simplification to make the design more clear, either by eliminating the outer lines or by making the smaller text enlarged.3- After the modification in graphics program of the artwork. The file is used, to create a stitch file, as a template in embroidery program. Then the pathing is decided for the design that on which sequence stitching will work from start to finish. It also affect the timings that how long the design will run on machine during the embroidery process.4- After setting the sequence digitizer assign the stitch types to each section of the artwork based on types of stitches which will represent the artwork best. From the underlay stitches to cover the large areas with the fill stitches with the consideration that what type of fill stitch to be used in which direction and from where the fill should start and finish in design. While making these decisions digitizer must keep in mind the type of fabric the design will be embroidered on. Design won't look same on different fabrics, denim will have a denser look, while the same design on the other fabric can allow the stitches to sink on the fabric.
One Way Sin➳My Random Graphics
✶Welcome to the "One Way Sin" Graphic Portfolio✶FYI, most of the FANTASTIC RECENT AWESOME covers start around 4/5ths in the chapters!This book is 99% Story Covers, the 1% is random drawings I've done in the past. Y'all can look through the graphics I've made. Check out @CraziOtaku200 because her drawings in her book called "Art Book" are AMAZING. It's fabulous. ✶I don't take requests in this book✶
The Barn (BOOK ONE OF THE THE FOREST OF GHOSTS SERIES)
The Forest Of Ghosts: Book One: The Barn" "You're sure that's all of them? And they're all female house sparrow?" Diego prompted him, raising one eyebrow. The older man through his hands up in the air. "Diego! Have I ever steered you wrong?" Diego gave him a puzzled expression, furrowing his eyebrows. "I. . . have never made a deal with you before now, Davey," he pointed out. "Exactly!" Davey cawed, "I've never steered you wrong." He said with a grin. "Tha. . . That's not how that-" "Go make me proud, boy!" Davey cheered, jumping to the rolling grasslands inside the portal just as it closed. "-works. . . " His words faded out. After a pause, he dismissed the black-cloak-wearing individual from his mind, picking up his female house sparrow feathers and exiting the alley."~~~•~~~" "You're gonna go to hell for that. Why are you so gay?" "I don't know, ma'am, why are you such a brussel sprout?" "Seraphina, you're being rude." "And you're being homophobic." "And you're going to hell." "Not before you." "What?" "You heard me." "That just earned you detention, young lady.""~~~•~~~" "Hey, Alishaaa!" Flynn faked excitement at her calling. "Flynn, where are the watermelons?" Alisha growled into the phone, sounding angry beging belief. "I-I don't know what you're talking about." He stammered out, speaking rather quickly. "Have I mentioned how lovely you look this morning?" He said in a smooth voice. There was a pause. "Flynn, you can't see me." Alisha muttered. "I don't have to see you to know you're beautiful." Flynn responded innocently."
The Error of Elightenment
Alternative timeline? future in a pyramid studded agropolis? remember to not. please read while inattentive or otherwise impaired, you can not "burn after reading", delete, or eat any of this. Our fickle memories are the best defence we have.
Canvas of Hearts
Mia Parker's world is awash with colors and emotions. Grieving her father's recent passing, she pursues dual degrees in graphic design and traditional art. Falsely accused of destroying art, she's placed on probation in her club. To regain her footing, she's assigned a transformative task: painting murals for the Greek community, seeking to reshape its perception.In the midst of Mia's artistic journey, she encounters Luca, an enigmatic fraternity president from a privileged background. Luca's initial view of Mia mirrors his entitlement - he sees her as insignificant. However, their destinies converge as Mia's paintbrush touches the fraternity's walls and Luca's icy exterior begins to thaw.As Mia and Luca's worlds intertwine, layers are peeled away, revealing the complexities beneath their facades. Mia's art serves as a bridge between their differences, and Luca begins to question his assumptions. Meanwhile, Mia discovers her own strength in the face of adversity, pushing the boundaries of her talents to impact lives beyond canvas and color.In 'Canvas of Hearts,' Mia and Luca's interactions evoke a captivating dance of emotions and misunderstandings. Through their journey, they discover that art has the power to mend not only visual landscapes but the human heart as well. As their connection deepens, the layers of their stories merge into a vibrant tapestry, illustrating that even amidst uncertainties and societal divides, love has the potential to bloom unexpectedly."
"Eternal Winter's Enchantment"
**Description:**"Dive into the enchanting world of 'Eternal Winter's Enchantment,' a spellbinding tale that weaves magic, mystery, and resilience. In a snow-covered village shrouded in the quiet beauty of winter, Rosalind Evergreen, with her short, self-cut dark brown hair and winter attire, discovers a truth that transcends life and death.Guided by the radiant Seraphiel, her guardian angel, Rosalind unravels a dark conspiracy orchestrated by the vengeful witch Morgana Shadowspire and her jealous stepmother Isolde Grimhollow. As they embark on a quest through the frost-kissed woods, an abandoned church, and a cemetery, secrets are unveiled, and ancient powers awaken within Rosalind.The story climaxes in a magical showdown, where love and sacrifice intertwine. The narrative gracefully explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the enduring beauty of the natural world. With a wintry landscape as the backdrop and Rosalind's ethereal presence at the forefront, 'Eternal Winter's Enchantment' invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale where the chill of winter and the warmth of supernatural powers collide, leaving an indelible mark on the very fabric of the village's existence."Feel free to let me know if there are specific elements you'd like to emphasize or if you have any other details you'd like to include!
Dark Revelations
Good against Evil, Light versus Darkness, Angels opposing Demons. Such is the nature of morality in the world, and many such battles go unseen by mortal eyes.Raefiel, a young Seraph, has been ostracized for centuries after his father was discovered to have coupled with a demon and sired a Nephilim, and was summarily executed and his elder half-brother Kade was banished from Heaven. There are those in heaven who cannot forgive his father's choice and his brother's origins, but only time will tell what will come from those grudges.Kade lives on his own in a secluded grove, hidden away in the World of Mist, only the creatures of nature and legend, and the letters from his half brother to keep him company. The small cabin he calls home holds only his bed, a table, a mantle, and his bow Duet. Daily he ventures into the mist, to check on his draconic neighbor, and to watch for a day coming far sooner than many would like.Claire Lawson is a young Biology Major living in California. When she was younger, she often found herself seeing things others could not, but sees these to be mere childhood imaginations. Soon, she will come to see that what she experienced as a child were far more real than she has believed.*Warning!* The following content features blood and the more spiritual nature of this story may make some readers uncomfortable.This work is not a narrative of any religion, though it does draw themes, names, characters, and settings from Christianity and Norse Mythology, this is not for the purpose of attacking or even supporting one religion over another. This is meant for entertainment, nothing more, nothing less.
Royal Serenade | Soon
A Twisted Sleeping Beauty : Lily, a modern-day girl, mysteriously finds herself transmigrated into the body of Princess Genevieve who was a princess in Luminaria Kingdom. Discovering that a curse akin to Sleeping Beauty looms over her, she learns that the sorcerer responsible is Damien, a charming but enigmatic figure.Determined to break the curse, Genevieve confides in her newfound friends-Theodora, Blair, Seraphine, and the skeptical Prince Felix. Together, they hatch a plan to make Damien fall in love with Genevieve to break the curse. Amidst courtly intrigue, magical challenges, and unexpected alliances, their quest unfolds.As the group faces obstacles and tensions rise between Genevieve and Damien, they confront their feelings and the true nature of the curse. With Theodora's strategic mind and the group's unwavering support, they navigate through heartache and revelations.In a climactic confrontation with Damien, fueled by emotions and revelations, the fate of the curse hangs in the balance. Love ultimately triumphs, breaking the curse and uniting the kingdom in celebration.Meanwhile, Genevieve and Damien encounter Duke Aldric from Aetheria Kingdom, seeking to win back his wife, Vivi. They embark on a journey to help Aldric, creating an enchanting trail of memories.As the reunited couples embrace, Genevieve and Damien, along with their friends, enjoy their own happily ever after. Luminaria stands as a testament to the enduring power of love, laughter, and magical possibilities. The kingdom echoes with the enchanting tale that unfolded within its borders."Like a rose unfurling its petals in the moonlight, your presence blooms within the chambers of my heart, filling the darkness with the fragrance of possibility." "Lily, you got me."
Echoes of Betrayal
**Description:**In the bustling city of Veridian, where fortunes are made and hearts are broken, lies a tale of betrayal, vengeance, and the haunting echoes of a shattered trust. Follow the journey of Seraphina Nightingale, a young and ambitious artist whose life takes a dark turn when she is betrayed by someone she trusted the most. Fuelled by pain and anger, she embarks on a path of revenge that will not only challenge her morals but also reveal the true depths of human treachery.
Alice And The Red Queen Slot Game Online
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is an extremely popular novel for all ages. It is a favourite with online slots developers as well, with several titles drawing high traffic. A lesser known video slot is Alice and the Red Queen. It has been developed by 1x2 Gaming and can be played at online casinos like Golden Palace.The 5x3 video slot with 15 variable paylines has an ornate gold border on the reels denoting the classic nature of the novel. Thereafter everything is as funky as the characters, from the background music to the artwork. The high paying symbols are the Eat Me cake, the Drink Me bottle, the Red Queen and Alice. These start paying from combinations of two symbols aligned from left to right on an active payline. Five Alice symbols award the highest payout of 750 times the line bet. The low paying symbols are also thematic. They include the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Caterpillar, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee and the Dormouse. The win animations are crazier than the quirky symbol graphics.There are three special symbols in the Alice and the Red Queen slot game. The op art design is the wild symbol. It substitutes for all symbols other than the two scatter symbols. The wild symbol does not award any payouts. The teapot at the Mad Hatter's party is a scatter symbol. Three or more of these symbols anywhere on the reels trigger free spins with doubled payouts. Three symbols award 5 free spins, four symbols award 10 free spins and five symbols award 15 free spins. The free spins cannot be retriggered. The cake scatter symbol comes into play during the free spins. It awards payouts when three or more appear anywhere on a payline. They do not have to be aligned from left to right
Voltriq Make in India All in One PC Manufacturer
Voltriq make in india "All-in-One PC" refers to a desktop computer that combines the components of a traditional desktop computer, such as the CPU, memory, and storage, into a single unit. This design eliminates the need for a separate tower or CPU unit, resulting in a more compact and streamlined form factor. The display screen is integrated into the same housing as the other components.Here are some key features and considerations when it comes to All-in-One PCs:1. Design: All-in-One PCs are known for their sleek and space-saving design. The components are typically housed behind the display, making them visually appealing and reducing clutter.2. Components: The key components, including the processor, memory, storage (hard drive or SSD), and often the graphics card, are integrated into the display unit.3. Display: All-in-One PCs come with a built-in display, usually ranging from 21 inches to 34 inches or more. The display quality can vary, so consider factors like resolution, color accuracy, and brightness.4. Performance: All-in-One PCs are available in a range of performance levels, from basic models suitable for everyday tasks to high-performance models capable of handling demanding applications and multimedia editing.5. Ports and Connectivity: Check the available ports and connectivity options. Make sure it has the ports you need for peripherals like external drives, printers, and other devices.6. Operating System: All-in-One PCs are available with different operating systems, with Windows being the most common. Some models may also run macOS or Linux.7. Touchscreen: Many All-in-One PCs come with touchscreen functionality, which can be useful for certain applications and makes the user interface more interactive.
private Detective Agency in Delhi
What is a Private Detective:A Private Detective is a specialized type of Spy. Also known as Private Investigator (P.I.) or Secret Agent. Private investigators play an important role in assisting individuals, law enforcement agencies and corporations. A private detective is someone who delves into things, finds facts, and analyzes information about legal, financial, and personal matters. They offer many services, including verifying people's backgrounds, marital inquiries, prove/disprove infidelity in a divorce cases, investigating about assets, and working for celebrities, business tycoons and all individuals who require the secret services for their own personal reasons. How Private Detective work:Private detectives use a variety of tools when researching the facts in a case. Much of their work is done with a computer, which allows them to quickly get information, such as records of a person's company, telephone numbers, social networking-site details, and emails etc. Making phone calls is the other tool to verify facts, such as a person's family details, income and place of employment. They also interview people when conducting a background investigation. Investigators may work as undercover operators, pretending to be someone else to go unnoticed, to get information, or to observe a suspect.Private detectives also conduct surveillance when investigating a case in that they follow the person sometimes round the clock to vigil on his/her daily routine, habits and friend circle. Using photographic and video cameras, binoculars, and global positioning systems (GPS), detectives gather information on persons of interest. For more information visit @ http://www.tridentinvestigations.com/
Hauntingly Beautiful
Seraphiel Moreno, The Father Lycan, was cursed down from Heaven by his Father for desperately wanting to experience life amongst mortals. Forced to roam Earth in his cursed beastly form, he truly believed that he was experiencing Hell, until his former brothers and sisters fell to Earth to join him. He, like his brothers and sisters, laid with mortals. And in his vengeful attempt to turn his back on the teachings of Heaven, he ignored the beseeching prayers and the excruciating screams from the half angel-half mortal abominations and watched as his fallen brothers and sisters tormented and massacred the very beings they birthed into existence. But in a thousand years from now, a girl with angel blood coursing through her veins, will ultimately change his entire world.
digitize logo for embroidery
Custom embroidery digitizing is the process of converting artwork or designs into a digital format that can be read by an embroidery machine. This digital file contains information about the stitches, colors, and other details necessary for the embroidery machine to recreate the design accurately on fabric. Here's a general overview of the steps involved in custom embroidery digitizing:visit https://digiembroidery.com/Artwork Preparation:Start with a high-quality digital image or artwork of the design you want to embroider. Vector graphics are preferred because they can be easily resized without loss of quality.Digitizing Software:Use specialized embroidery digitizing software. Popular programs include Wilcom, Pulse, and Tajima. These programs allow you to create and edit the digital files needed for the embroidery machine.Importing the Design:visit https://digiembroidery.com/Import the artwork into the digitizing software. The software will assist in converting the design into stitchesFine-tune the digitized design as needed. This may involve adjusting stitch lengths, densities, or making other modifications to ensure the final embroidery looks as intended.Simulating the Embroidery:Use the software's simulation feature to preview how the embroidery will look on the fabric. This allows for further adjustments and corrections.Once satisfied with the test, load the digitized design onto the embroidery machine, select the appropriate thread colors, and start the production run.It's important to note that creating high-quality embroidery digitizing requires skill and experience. Many businesses and individuals opt to outsource this task to professional digitizers or embroidery digitizing services if they don't have the expertise or software.
Premades 3C
**You can find the info in English in the first chapter. No payments required. Quick.In Japanese, too.**Non richiede pagamenti. Veloce. Anche in giapponese.---Benvenut* a Premade 3C!Probabilmente ti starai chiedendo cosa significano le 3C che ho inserito nel titolo cinque minuti fa. Magari starai cercando di decifrarle e ti starai chiedendo se sono un'abbreviazione come 2U (to you). Sì e no, lettore. Sì perché questa raccolta di premades è vagamente legata a 2U di Justin Bieber (non avrei mai creduto che il suo nome comparisse in una mia descrizione, LOL). "Vagamente" perché è il titolo di una canzone, punto. Siccome ascolto musica pop venticinque ore su ventiquattro, l'ispirazione per titoli e sottotitoli spesso viene dalle canzoni. No perché non è un'abbreviazione, ma una sigla. Inginocchiatevi alla mia inesistente fantasia. COOL, si spera.CRAZY, come qualsiasi cosa partorita dalla mia mente.CREATIVE, mica tanto.Se state cercando una cover, meglio se ve ne andate. Cioè, ho iniziato a farle tre giorni fa o giù di lì. Non ho abilità straordinarie, per non dire nulle. Ciò che posso offrirvi sono buona volontà, ispirazione e tempo. In realtà sono in uno di quei periodi in cui sei talmente occupato da creare nuovi impegni per distrarti, ma shh. Dunque, spero possiate trovare qualche cosa di utile qui dentro, che sia un sorriso alla vista di una canzone nostalgica o una cover per una vostra opera.--- Potete tentare la sorte e ordinare una cover, ma le mie abilità sono piuttosto scarse. Informazioni nel Capitolo 13Siccome il giapponese è la mia seconda lingua, non ho problemi a farle in kanji :)----Iniziato il 25/08/2018BySuycali
Top DOOH Advertising Company In India
DOOH Advertising Leader in India: Bellplus Media "Bellplus Media" is the best DOOH advertising agency in India that has multiple screens operating for multiple brands across the country. DOOH Advertising India has never been so popular before and has taken up the whole market in a swift way. DOOH advertising creates high accountability, transparency and brand impressions to the viewers and customers. It also gives opportunities to the marketers to catch up with their progress in the ad campaigns plan. Therefore, DOOH advertising in India is the need of the hour for both advertisers and viewers. These are some of the main reasons why DOOH should be chosen by brand owners for the promotion of their brand:- [1] Programmed Approach To Marketing DOOH displays the advertisements on time and has the ability to display ads on a fixed time of the day, weather, demographics and travel patterns etc. DOOH display uses the most advanced technologies, connected signage and intelligent broadcasting that helps to display advertisements. [2] Quality Display Of Information A combination of Artificial Intelligence [AI] and Machine Learning [ML] can enable DOOH to get access to more data and intelligence. DOOH helps the brands to have a better viewing experience and provides an instant report of an ad campaign success. [3] DOOH is Flexible DOOH allows you to freely choose the display format and playback of commercials as per their choice. The ad campaigns can be designed as per your own will and in a much more efficient way and also saves your time in printing and other traditional printing activities. [4] An Increased Demand Of Technologies The consumer market has progressed very rapidly and also there is a penetration of technologies such as Virtual Reality [VR], Augmented Reality and voice applications etc. This has helped the marketers to adopt a more targeted approach to the consumer base for brand campaigns in the future.