Showing results for "The Borderland" in Literature & Fiction

"Honor is the true measure of a man." On this principle, I built a powerful empire, united disparate lands, and destroyed the greatest threat to our world. I died as a true warrior should: in battle. But instead of being granted a well-earned rest, I awoke on the border of a foreign kingdom, in the body of a noble-born outcast—with a noose around my neck.

Lukas Aguilar used to think he knew everything. Mainly because he believed only what he could prove for himself. No gods, fate, or any such nonsense for him. But that seems like a lifetime ago. Because when an earthquake destroyed his earthly home, he suddenly found himself in a dark dungeon world where gods and monsters are all too real—and supreme goddess Inanna had taken up residence in his mind. Upon learning the rules of his new existence—levels, skills, abilities—Lukas fought his way from victory to victory. That is, until he came up against an anomaly that got him killed.

Prigranich'e - neskol'ko gorodov, vyrvannyh iz nashego mira v kraja vechnoj stuzhi, gde v zasnezhennyh lesah obitajut oborotni, a na zamjorzshih bolotah karauljat zhertv vurdalaki. Vyzhit' tam neprosto, pust' v arsenalah pomimo ognestrel'nogo oruzhija i zhdut svoego chasa boevye chary. Aleksandr Lednjov po prozvishhu Skol'zkij polagal, budto sbezhal iz Prigranich'ja navsegda, no proshloe sumelo dotjanut'sja do nego i v real'nom mire.

"Prigranich'e. Likvidatory" - fantasticheskij rasskaz Pavla Korneva, zhanr boevaja fantastika. Vyrvannyj iz nashego mira provincial'nyj gorodok sumel zashhitit'sja Stuzhi, no magija legko prohodit skvoz' ljubye steny. Ona skaplivaetsja v ukromnyh ugolkah, potihon'ku izmenjaet okruzhajushhuju dejstvitel'nost' i porozhdaet chudovishh. Kto zachistit opasnye mesta? Razumeetsja, brigada likvidatorov!

Fiona and Sasha have struck gold. Better than gold: a limited-edition Typhon DeLeon Vaultander™ doll. This molded lump of plastic is worth more than some planets. All they've got to do is find a nerd with deep pockets and they'll be set for life. And they know just the nerd.

Prigranich'e - mesto, uzhe ne podvlastnoe zakonam nashego mira, gde pochti vsegda carit stuzha i dejstvuet magija. Tam net geroev, mestnye obitateli prosto starajutsja vyzhit' i ostat'sja ljud'mi. Tol'ko vot poluchaetsja jeto ne u vseh i ne vsegda.

Prigranich'e. Nemnogo ognja" - fantasticheskij rasskaz Pavla Korneva, zhanr boevaja fantastika. Provincial'nyj gorodok byl vyrvan iz nashego mir, no ego obitateli sumeli prisposobit'sja k novym uslovijam i vyzhit'. Magija izurodovala odnih i nadelila neverojatnymi sposobnostjami drugih, i Napalm iz ih chisla. No ognennyj dar piromanta horosh tol'ko v bor'be s ischadijami Stuzhi, edva li on pomozhet spravit'sja s predatel'stvom i obmanom.

"The House on the Borderland," tells the story of an unnamed protagonist who discovers a manuscript written by a previous occupant of a remote and decaying house on the edge of a vast and mysterious abyss. The manuscript details the strange and terrifying experiences of the previous occupant, who is drawn into a world of cosmic horror and ancient evil.

This is a very unusual book, wherein the majority of the story is contents of an ancient diary found by two friends on a fishing holiday while on the grounds of an old dilapidated house. The moldy manuscript has inscribed tales of strange things seen and heard. There are horrible creatures and huge monsters described as though they were old gods of mythology.

In the summer of 1877, two gentlemen, Messrs Tonnison and Berreggnog, travel to the quaint village of Kraighten in Ireland for a week of fishing. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon the ruins of a mysterious house and unearth a diary belonging to its former owner. As they delve into the torn pages, they uncover dark hints of an evil that transcends the boundaries of reality. This classic novel serves as a bridge between the British fantastic and the supernatural literature of the late 19th century, paving the way for modern horror fiction. Renowned American horror ...

A group of morally grey (at best) adventurers journey across the Auran Empire and beyond, using the ACKS II system.

In her new podcast, Sarah Towle, author of Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands, pushes back against the media disinformation machine by offering a narrative that puts people at the center of the immigration discussion.Join Sarah as she provides commentary on current events and speaks to immigration advocates and experts as well as people caught under the system's cruel knee, all while sharing excerpts from Crossing the Line that spotlight the extraordinary efforts of ordinary people working to tear down the walls that divide us. Sarah implores us to join their "...

Enter the mysterious and terrifying world of The House on the Borderland by William Hodgson and discover a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Follow the story of a man who becomes trapped in an ancient and otherworldly house, as he confronts the horrors that lurk within its walls. With its atmospheric setting, spine-tingling plot, and themes of cosmic horror, The House on the Borderland is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good horror story. So why wait? Start listening to The House on the Borderland today and let Hodgson's writing terrify and captivate you from start to ...

Lady Leila Barrington is the youngest daughter of the Earl of Werrick. While she has always known she is loved, she still carries the guilt of her birth and feels set apart from her sisters—not only in appearance but also by the visions that haunt her. In a world where fear and superstition rule, her gifts may cost her everything, including her life. But when she has a premonition of the great pestilence, she knows she will not be able to turn her back on the sick and dying. Not even after she sees her own death at the hands of the man she is fated to love.

When he was but a boy, Sir Geordie Strafford was abandoned at Werrick Castle, his life meant as payment for his father's deceit. Lady Catriona Barrington saved him by pleading with Lord Werrick for a stay of execution. From that moment on, Geordie and Cat were inseparable, until he left on a four-year campaign for the king. Now returned with his dream of being a knight fully realized, Geordie is determined to win the heart of the woman he's always loved. But Cat has a secret of her own, one that could destroy everything.

Behold Dianna is a podcast miniseries celebrating the late Dianna Boileau, one of the first Canadians to receive gender-affirming surgery, back in the 1970s. In this series, you will hear Dianna's story in her own words, through a reading of her autobiographical novel, "Behold, I Am a Woman", originally written by Dianna with author Felicity Cochrane. This podcast is produced by Borderland Pride, the LGBTQ2 Pride organization serving the Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario - the unconventional queer frontier where Dianna spent some of her formative years and gained support for her ...

Dispatches from Arizona—the front line of a massive human migration—including the voices of migrants, Border Patrol, ranchers, activists, and others For the last decade, Margaret Regan has reported on the escalating chaos along the Arizona-Mexico border, ground zero for immigration since...

"Почта Приграничья" - фантастический роман Антона Емельянова и Сергея Савинова, вторая книга одноименного цикла, жанр боевое фэнтези, героическое фэнтези, мистика.

"Почта Приграничья" - фантастический роман Антона Емельянова и Сергея Савинова, первая книга одноименного цикла, жанр боевое фэнтези, героическое фэнтези, мистика.

A Borderlands Bunkers and Badasses TTRPG actual play podcast. It’s Dungeons and Dragons meets the Borderlands video games. Immaturely mature mayhem, action, and comedy. Vault Hunters do odd jobs in search of glory, gold, and gore. Meet our 4 Vault Hunters; a Mechromancer that used to have it all, a Siren and her little bird, a robot loving Mech Pilot, and a Psycho looking for magic.