![]() ![]() ![]() Samson’s birth is foretold to a childless couple, so his conception is something of a miracle. The story of Samson is found in chapters 13-16 of the Book of Judges, in the Old Testament. But David wasn’t the underdog, in fact – and, in the first account of this story in the Bible, he wasn’t involved at all! We explore these issues in the post above. The story is an inspiring example of how the plucky underdog triumphed against a much stronger opponent. Virtually everyone vaguely acquainted with Bible stories knows that David, as a young boy, slew the giant Goliath. The story of David and Goliath is one of the most iconic and celebrated tales from the Old Testament. The story of Moses parting the waters of the Red Sea so he and the Israelites could flee Egypt and travel to the Promised Land is one of the most famous stories from the Old Testament.īut was it really the Red Sea or was it, in fact, a Reed Sea? We explore this episode from the Book of Exodus in the post linked to above. The story may well have grown out of an earlier Sumerian myth – but also appears to have its roots in a very ‘tower’ (of sorts) which existed in Babylonia thousands of years ago. ![]()
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![]() Description Demon Blood Sword is a celtic-cross-shaped dark red sword with a central circular handle and a long dark red metal blade. Black Blizzards by Michael Millichamp Blade & Blood by Kevin Murphy. As it is a Sword weapon, it can only be equipped to Finn, Dungeon Finn, and Warrior Bubblegum. Mike, with a Sword Episode 1 by Kiel ONeil Million Dollar Beach by. It grants the equipped character with +2 damage, +1 per 4 star levels. Combine this combo with Baker's Shard, Heart Gauntlets, other good attack speed and/or damage trinkets, along with Lemonhope ally's attack speed support and Finn will possess the highest DPS possible. Demon Blood Sword is a Super Rare Weapon. Even though it is not as good as Nothung in terms of total damage, when combined with Demon Heart it gains +4 damage as opposed to +2 damage, as well as the boost from the Demon Heart itself, which is a lot more superior for high damage than any other combination in the game. There are two protruding sides coming to the left and right of the sword, along with a brown taped handle.ĭemon Blood Sword is a high-damage sword that should not be underestimated. As it is a Sword weapon, it can only be equipped to Finn, Dungeon Finn, and Warrior Bubblegum.ĭemon Blood Sword is a celtic-cross-shaped dark red sword with a central circular handle and a long dark red metal blade. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A sword forged from the blood of the demon Kee-Oth.ĭemon Blood Sword is a Super Rare Weapon. ![]() ![]() The story follows the prince of Otranto, Manfred, who is trying to avoid an ancient prophecy pervading his castle: the leadership "should pass from the present family, whenever the real owner should be grown too large to inhabit it." It opens with his son's death in which he is crushed by a giant helmet, leading to Manfred's decision to wed Isabella, who was going to be his future daughter-in-law. ![]() ![]() This framed narration is similar to the novel itself, which presents the story as an analysis of a cryptic manuscript from the time of the Crusades (1095-1291) that is in the process of translation. The grainy black and white frames of the archeological discovery starkly contrasts the vibrant cut-out, stop-motion animation of the abridged story-telling. Švankmajer's 1977 pseudo-documentary follows an amateur archaeologist and his exploration of the setting of Otranto Castle, which he claims is actually based on a castle in Czechoslovakia and not Italy like the novel suggests. ![]() ![]() “Moves at a breakneck speed.” -Marie Claire “Tangled secrets, diabolical lies and, ultimately, a mind-blowing outcome are crafted with the plotted precision we expect (and love!) from E. ![]() and definitely won’t see the ending coming.” -HelloGiggles Online 'You will devour it.' -Gayle Forman, bestselling author of If I Stay Where is Immie now? And why is Jule using her name? Imogen is an orphan, an heiress she and Jule spend a summer together in a house on Martha's Vineyard, sharing secrets they'd never reveal to another soul.īut that was months ago. Rewind: Jule and Imogen are the closest of friends. She spends her days working out in the hotel gym and telling other guests how she was forced out of Stanford.īut Imogen isn't really Imogen. Imogen lives at the Playa Grande Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. ![]() 'An addictive and shocking feminist thriller.' -Lena Dunham 'Compulsively readable.' -Entertainment Weekly MCMANUS, bestselling author of One of Us is Lyingįrom the author of We Were Liars, which John Green called 'utterly unforgettable,' comes a mind-bending, New York Times bestselling thriller told in reverse. 'A brilliant, twisty thriller-I loved it!' -KAREN M. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stages Of Trompe-l'oeil by Harmony ( misawa, rated m, completed 1/1) In which Kuramochi Youichi repeatedly walks in on things he doesn’t want to see, and doesn’t know what he’d ever done to deserve it. Spyglass In Reverse by Harmony ( misawa, rated m, completed 1/1) Records of one particularly annoyed shortstop by Erendyce ( misawa, rated g, completed 1/1)Īlternatively titled: “Diary of one particularly suspicious catcher”. Because no matter how much a genius, one can sometimes fail to fathom what one’s teammates are up to. On how one of Miyuki Kazuya’s plans to rid his room of his teammates backfires on him. How to strengthen bonds between teammates by Erendyce ( misawa, rated g, completed 1/1) ![]() It takes only one tweet from Miyuki for chaos to ensue. On the amazingness of social networks by Erendyce ( misawa, rated g, completed 1/1) Hey there! and welcome to the fandom! i’m always happy to hear about new daiya fans and sure *rolls sleeves up* i can help with that (`・ω・´) b ![]() ![]() ![]() Lark is more than willing take on a six-foot-four biker and fight for his love. But he has a lot to learn about his disease and the man who's captured his attention. ![]() He knows he's a sensualist hidden behind wire rimmed glasses and text books.ĭetermined to protect Lark, Kade hides his growing attraction. He knows people think he's a nerd, but titles mean nothing to him. Lark Wilsher grew up in an open environment. Taken in by his ex-lover, he tries to pull himself up by the boot-straps and continue on with his soli. ![]() ![]() Lark is nothing like his usual type, so why does he feel the overwhelming desire to get closer to the man? After contracting the HIV virus bad boy biker, Kade Straus, has given up on life and love. Taken in by his ex-lover, he tries to pull himself up by the boot-straps and continue on with his solitary existence but when he meets shy college student, Lark, he's completely thrown. Carol Lynne's A Biker's Vow is an extremely moving story.' ~ Simply Romance ReviewsĪfter contracting the HIV virus bad boy biker, Kade Straus, has given up on life and love. Taken in by his ex-lover, he tries to pull himself up by the boot-straps and continue on with his solitary existence but when he meets shy college student, Lark. FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR CAROL LYNNE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The questions about how we label a story really seem to set a lot of preconceptions in people's minds. Paolo Bacigalupi is also the author of the novels The Windup Girl, Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities. Listen to their full conversation with the audio link above. Think Chinatown meets Mad Max.īacigalupi talked with NPR's Arun Rath about the new book, his inspirations, and how to categorize his fiction. The novel follows three people: a climate refugee, a journalist, and a "water knife" - a secret agent for Las Vegas's ruthless water czar. ![]() Those questions inspired Bacigalupi to write The Water Knife, a noir-ish, cinematic thriller set in the midst of a water war between Las Vegas and Phoenix. This question of too many people needing too little water." Las Vegas was, in fact, digging deeper and deeper intakes into Lake Mead," he remembers. " Lake Powell and Lake Mead were hitting historic lows, and they weren't re-filling the way they were supposed to. doesn't end? A few years ago, the science fiction writer Paolo Bacigalupi started exploring what could happen. What if the devastating drought in the western U.S. ![]() Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Water Knife Author Paolo Bacigalupi ![]() ![]() ![]() In fact, by the time Dan Slott got around to writing her solo title in 2005, the character’s winking reference to her own status as a comic book character became one of her defining features, and Slott developed this into a knowing and charming run, that while not free of problems, represents some of Marvel’s best output in the 21 st century.Īt the heart of Dan Slott’s run on what are referred to as She-Hulk volumes 1 & 2 (despite being the 3 rd and 4 th volumes of She-Hulk titles) is a alternately critical and nostalgic concern with the subjects of continuity and rupture in serialized superhero comic book narratives. However, three decades since she first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1, writers (especially John Byrne) have worked to develop the character into someone who is not merely a shadow of a male character with no defining personality or history of her own in titles like The Avengers, Fantastic Four and eventually her second solo book, The Sensational She-Hulk. ![]() ![]() Marvel Comics’ She-Hulk is perhaps the most high-profile of their many female characters that are derivative of successful pre-existing male characters. Today’s post has been cross-posted over at The Hooded Utilitarian (special thanks to Noah Berlatsky) ![]() ![]() He offers her enough money to secure her independence against one week with her. He believes that Sophie is trying to fleece his brother and makes a bet with her over a game of cards. Jack Lindeville, Duke of Ware, shows up at The Vega Club because his brother is gambling away all his money and Jack has to make good on the bets or risk his brother ruining himself. Sophie is emotionally supported by her two best friends, and I loved that part so much. ![]() Although it’s not explored deeply, Sophie’s skill at cards is a result of her being a math whiz and being to quickly calculate odds (and count cards, basically). The Vega Club welcomes women as well as men, providing everyone can pay their debts. Sophie has (successfully) been working her way toward financial security by playing cards at The Vega Club and saving her earnings. ![]() Sophie Campbell was orphaned at a young age and her aristocratic grandfather wanted nothing to do with her, so he paid only for her education until she was of age and then he cut her off. I really wanted to like My Once and Future Duke but despite a heroine I loved and a great depiction of female friendships, the hero ruined it for me. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In 2001, she took a leap of faith and pursued her dream of writing fiction full-time.Ĭasey Calhoun is not your typical assistant gardener at the White House. And from that, her desire to tell the tales that were so alive in her heart grew until she could not ignore it any longer. As an urban planner, Dorothy loved telling the stories of the people she met. Her government work was all about the stories of the people and the places where they live. ![]() Switching from government service and community planning to fiction writing wasn't as big of a change as some might think. She even spent time during college working for a non-profit environmental watchdog organization. She put her educational experience to use, having worked in all branches and all levels of government including local, regional, state, and federal. Though writing has always been a passion for her, she pursued an undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology and a graduate degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning. She makes her home on an artsy island community in South Carolina with her husband, tiny little dog and fluffy cat. James was born in New York but raised in South Carolina. ![]() |