Love Lessons from a Bullied Child

School is rough for everyone, but for plump, reserved, and introverted me, it seemed like a daily battle, forever warding off the cruel arrows and personal assaults of others. My days were spent hoping each would be better than the one before and each new upcoming school year would “right” the wrongs of previous years. However, my true fight was not with my bullies but with myself, especially with the parts of me that focused on not being enough for others instead of being enough for myself.

Meet me through school scenarios, which are sometimes funny and sometimes sad, as I struggle for self-worth, happiness, and acceptance. Then, know me as an adult talking to that child that was me and providing a comforting and encouraging perspective on the events that happened to me in school. Bullying and cyberbullying are happening in epic proportions all over the world; you are not alone. But there is hope, and it is my hope that you find it in these pages.

The Coven of 13 Witches

Ancient folktales and myths often find their place within the dialogue of faerie tales. There is always a grain, however slight, of truth hidden between the lines of each fable.

So, one bright full moon night the ancient song of destiny went out to beckon the winds of change to scour the land of hills and valleys, rivers and oceans, forests, and glens for those witches who would heed the call, and indeed 13 did. Since not everyone could hear the fateful melodic frequencies of destiny, those who did were powerful witches who understood the honor bestowed upon them.

Discover bewitching stories about 13 witches who are very skilled needlewomen, hearty bakers, and enchantresses with many unique skills. Ageless myths about mermaids and faeries are combined with modern witch lore to create a compendium of magical elements. Themes from ancient rituals will interplay against unusual and colorful backdrops that will surely enhance one’s imagination and curiosity. The fantastical stories within “The Coven of 13 Witches” will take you on a captivating journey into the enchanting lives of the 13 witches plus their myriad group of intriguing and magical friends. Here we have the Witch Brid, potion maker extraordinaire; Lilith, the Oracle and Village Cunning Woman; and Bianca, the Besom Maker of great renown. Then we have the Aquatic Ocean Coven of Witches, silkies and mermaids and their tales! These delightful accounts are told in the Faerie tale style of a folk narrative.

Mists of Time

Devastation, lies, deceit.

An ancient evil returns.

Enter a world ablaze with fire, where ancient dragons soar amidst the wrath of vengeful gods, and a father’s insidious hunger for power eclipses all else, casting a somber shadow over his forsaken child. Within this forsaken realm, the air thickens with the stench of death and ruination, ensnaring her in its grasp.

Driven onward by a fervent love intertwined with an unyielding longing, she navigates through desolation, her path shrouded in dark enchantments that threaten to consume her very soul. In this harrowing tapestry, where desolation reigns and malevolent forces weave their wicked webs, she stands as a solitary figure, torn between the survival of her own fragile existence and the desperate struggle to avert ten thousand years of abysmal darkness that looms over all.

Battles of yore remain etched upon the fabric of time, their echoes reverberating through the ages, while the ancient witches, thought banished, rise once more from their slumber. Yet, amidst this landscape of treacherous machinations, the seeds of betrayal find fertile ground to sprout anew.

Delve into the enigmatic labyrinth born from the visionary mind of the acclaimed author of Gateway, where illusions dance with reality, casting sinister shadows upon the world. Brace yourself for a descent into a realm of unrelenting gloom, as Mists of Time unveils a tale of grim high fantasy that will chill your soul.

Mrs. O’Leary’s Library and Other Fantastical Stories

Once again, the author, Edward Wygonik, beckons you to enter the enchanted world of Fairie with imaginary tales set in fantastical lands. A sense of wonder and mystery prevails in these stories of a library, characters from ancient tales and mischievous twists on age-old stories. It is a delightful journey where imagination and language intersect.

In these otherworldly settings you can decide what is real and what is imagined. The magical enchantment and narrative themes draw you from the natural world into a world of wonder that allows the invisible to become visible. The natural world as you know it becomes a place of endless possibilities.

In each story there is a sense of joy, which confirms them as fairy stories, with or without fairy characters but all with mythical creatures you will embrace as real and lovable. Fairy stories are ancient, and these new stories will delight readers as do the old ones.

Orange

Orange charts the silent, unyielding captivity of modern existence. Capturing the full range of grief, anger, and happiness, these works illuminate the strange paradoxes of living—where genuine freedom is discovered in restriction, and deep connection forms behind deep struggles.

It traces the paradoxical geography of the human spirit: the wild freedoms buried within restriction and the stubborn light that ignites when happiness feels all but impossible.

Orange is a haunting, defiant testament to holding onto joy in a world designed to extinguish it.

Written with exacting precision, it strips away societal pretenses to reveal the accurate, unvarnished truth of human behavior.

It is a haunting yet triumphant exploration of holding onto joy when the world gives you every reason to give up.

Lune

Some secrets are best left alone…

Fifteen years after her father’s death, 21-year-old Nell Cede lives an ordinary life in the small town of Woodland. She struggles to keep thoughts of her father out of her head. His name, the memories they shared, and even her dreams of their life together remain buried in the past. Until now…

After finding one of her father’s old notebooks, Nell discovers strange drawings and scribbles describing a mysterious creature. A creature she thought she imagined long ago. And she’s determined to find out if it’s real.

To preserve her father’s legacy and discover the truth about this mythical beast, Nell must dive into the past and resume his studies. But there are some who would rather those secrets stay buried.

And if Nell isn’t careful, she may find that digging up the truth is more dangerous than she thought.

Zaltic and the Curse of Garoka

Welcome to the world of Zaltic, where humans coexist with monsters and supernatural beings in a medieval era. Join Nald on his thrilling adventures as he hunts down dangerous creatures and seeks to thwart the sinister plans of the Order of the Magistrate. The Curse of Garoka introduces the mysterious and powerful force of cursing, showing how it can change lives in unexpected ways. As the saying goes, ‘Be careful who you curse… it might just come true.’

The Tale of Lady Onyx

Living in one of the border states, he favored the National Park along the Canadian border for his outdoor activities. The park offered him the opportunity to hike and see wildlife, large and small. For the hiker, visiting this park was an annual ritual for rest, and it provided the perfect setting for his favorite outdoor sport: fly fishing and hiking.

Over the years, the Hiker had noticed significant real estate developments, condos, and multiple campgrounds not far from the park, leading to encroachment and reduction of adequate natural land for wildlife habitats. These changes have altered the landscape surrounding his favorite outdoor park for a retreat.

During his hike to the park, he witnessed a mama bear and her cubs for the first time. The cubs were in the creek, playing and learning to swim in its deep water. Rather than staying close to her young cubs to ensure their safety, the mama bear was preoccupied with eating human waste from a discarded trash bag.

This encounter left a profound impression on him regarding the bear’s addiction to human food. The sight of the black bear choosing human garbage over protecting her cubs highlighted the detrimental effects of human food addiction on wildlife behavior.