We have such wonderful plans for life, such grand designs for our existenec and the path we intend to follow. Yes, we often times believe that truly we can direct that road in which we shall walk, and the man or woman that we will become. But, those wonderful designs rarely ever rarely ever come to light as we foresee them. For Xea, life is pain. Life is hurt. Life is a secret that even the closest family members can never know. But, Xea isn’t the only one with a secret, and the time will soon come for the sins of the father, to be visited upon his young…And Xea will soon come to realize that those lovely stories told so very long ago… Were always More Than a Fairytale…

More Than a Fairytale Book 1: Xea’s Story is the first of four planned novels in the main MTaF series. In this first novel, the title character must learn to cope with a terrible trauma in their past while simultaneously finding the strength to forge onward and protect their family in a strange new world. Having inherited a blood grudge against the family name, Xea must battle against all manner of demon, monster and assassin in order to win freedom from the Other Side. Running parallel to this struggle is that of the family of five slowly being torn away from one another as each tries to deal with and compensate for their own pains and the strongholds in their lives.

The overall themes in this story are those of self worth (or a lack thereof), family, and exploring the emotional and psychological effects of abuse in a minor. The novel also explores how our decisions have far reaching consequences, and often ones that can hurt and affect those closest to us whether we are aware of it at the time or not.

Follow Xea, Carla and an entourage of spiritual warriors as they battle their way through the Other Side, and ultimately to freedom, and redemption.

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Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you”

East meets West in this thrilling Korean sword epic/American grind house mash up! Yoon Soon Kwon, leader of the Flying Dragon Clan has left the comforts of his hidden village in the mountains for one purpose only: Revenge! Someone very dear to him disappeared while studying abroad in the wild west town of Levity, and Yoon intends to get her back! Along the way he’ll have to battle an army of ninjas, desperadoes, and the legendary Six Shooters, a group of Gunslingers with power and skill that rival even a Sword Saint! Rumor has it that Yoon is the deadliest assassin in all the nine clans, but will he truly be able to defeat the fearsome Six Shooters with nothing save for anger and retribution in his heart? Or will he need something more to go against the likes of Jesse James, Samuel Mason and more! Even as he seeks to save Eun, can she save his soul with the healing power of prayer? Get ready for a high octane sword epic grind house like no other! Ballad of the Damned: Let’s get this road show started!

The primary themes in this one hundred fifteen page ashcan are those of learning to let go, and learning to move on. Yoon, who is driven by the desire to protect his family, as well as that of vengeance ultimately must make the choice between continuing on the path that he has chosen for himself, or allowing God to lead his life according to His plans. While Dust and his Six Shooters provide the ultimate physical challenge for the assassin Yoon, the true battle that he must succeed in is that for his very soul. When we become set in our ways and feel that we are doing what is right, it is very difficult to hear God’s will for us. As Yoon will learn, nothing good can come of trying to make our own way in solidarity.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

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The world is in ruin. There are no living creatures, no animals nor bugs. No birds chirp, nor do any flowers grow. The world is in ruin. One lone boy wanders through the devastation, armed with a sword of light seeking to destroy the mechanical beings known as the hunters. One lone girl wanders listlessly in search of someone, anyone to be her companion, her friend. There is a rumor that there still exists a tower whose lights shine across the lifeless black night sky. The world is in ruin…and worse than the hunters, the REapers and the JUGGERnaughts… Is the sensation of being alone.

Loneliness tells the gaiden stories of Raven and Seelie as they wander alone through the ruined wastelands of our once thriving Earth. As the title implies, the central focal point of this story is the often times soul crushing sensation of being completely and utterly alone in the world. Whether we are alone physically, or isolated in our sorrows, we all have experienced the feeling that there is no one that loves or cares for us.

In addition to these feelings of solitude, this ashcan also deals with learning to control one’s rage, as well as their depression. At the heart of everything is the topic of forgiveness, and that of reconciliation.

Whether you are presently dealing with any of the above emotions, or you just want a really awesome story that involves light swords, giant robots and stylish martial arts action, Loneliness is an ashcan that’s sure not to disappoint!

Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

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