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After many years of not seeing each other, two friends hardly have time to get reacquainted, before one of them is caught up in an ugly incident. Read the full story in The Incident at Mc Alpine Street.
Caston didn’t want any trouble, but bully boy, Keswick, wouldn’t let him be. Read all about Caston’s reaction to his taunts in The Stabbing Incident.
When Carlene’s dead body was found in a dry river bed, suspicions immediately fell on her boyfriend, Denzil Barned. He was the one who had found her body. Ambitious young Sergeant, Peter Brown, is out to gain more stripes by pinning the murder on him. Read the full story in The Body in the River.
How did Pearline and her associates get away with running an illegal Cash Pot operation for so long? Read the full story in Instant Cash.
Before he went to America, Pablo used to be bullied by the other village boys. Read about what happened when he returned from America in The Pablo Morris Story.
Berris got his teenaged girlfriend, Dawnette pregnant and had to flee the wrath of her alcoholic father, Cardoza. Read the full story in The Running Away Man.
Did Duckie do all the things they were accusing him of doing? How come he was in Jamaica and not doing time in some American prison? Read the full story in I Attended a Dead Man’s Wedding.
How did Villie manage to convince us that he was the caretaker of old man, Harris Pattison’s abandoned property? Read the full story in The Captured House.
Why was Circle Denny so convinced that he had won thousands of dollars on the horses? Why did he leave his job so suddenly? Read the full story in Winning Big at the Races.
Chloe and Dennis were feuding colleagues. Read about what happened to them after they both migrated to the United States in A Surprise Love.
Astley had to borrow his fare to go to rural Jamaica. Read about his transformation in The Millionaire Returns.
Nothing is going right for Syd. To complicate matters, his friend, Cal visits him with the news that his former friend now his enemy, Junjo, is now a millionaire. He gives him other news, that makes him shake his head in disbelief and regrets having taken his former girlfriend’s advice. Read the full story in The Young Shoplifters 2.
After his latest baby mother left him Watchie felt that this was the end for him. Read the full story in The Big Drop.
Desroy followed his new friends out to the village square and then disappeared. Read about what happened to him in A Disappearing Desroy.
Schoolboy flees from a group of men and other students intent on punishing him for wounding their friend/relative. Read the full story in Run, Freddie, Run.
Passage to Shambhala, The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking
About Passage to Shambhala, The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking:
Journey into the world of a profound legend through this unprecedented first-hand account to explore a reality that for long millenniums has remained concealed under layers of myth and secrecy.
Rarely has the world been so enduringly fascinated and inspired by an ancient legend as it has with the historically ubiquitous stories of Shambhala, the fabled hidden sanctuary of transcendentally enlightened sages and mystic masters. Scholars relate that the scriptures of the 4000 year-old pre-Tibetan Zhang Zhung culture may be the earliest extant references to this mysterious realm, yet it is described in many ancient traditions; the pre-Buddhist B’on treaties, the Kalki lore, the Puranas, the earliest texts of the Kalachakra Laghutantra, and in the ancient wisdom traditions of civilizations throughout the Himalayan regions of Asia and beyond. The Zhang Zhung and Tibetan scriptures refer to the mysterious world as Shambhala I lam-yig, B’on treaties as Olmolungring, Hindu histories as Aryavarth, Chinese as Hsi Tien, and Russian traditions as Belovoyde.
On an extended trek into a closed and largely unexplored inner region of the vast Himalayan wilderness, in an isolated valley surrounded by towering ice peaks, explorer M.G. Hawking chanced on a beautiful small village where he encountered extraordinary men and women, introduced to him as “masters” and “sages.”
This book, Passage to Shambhala, is an anthology containing comprehensive accounts of Hawking’s various experiences and conversations, including first-hand accounts of the psychokinetic abilities he witnessed and in-depth descriptions of his discussions with the masters and sages, revealing the esoteric knowledge and practices that make such extraordinary abilities possible. An incomparable book for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and personal power, and notably fascinating for anyone interested in exploring the realities behind the ancient legends of Shambhala.
2024 Edition, e-reader page count 302 (estimated, actual count varies depending on the reading device). For more information, please see the ‘Read sample’ feature on this page. Thank you.
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Summary of Short Stories:
Three years ago Chanella Pearson and Debra Deacon were fooled by two men at around Christmas time. They seemed to be falling into the same trap yet again. Read the full story in Christmas Love.
Dougal got drunk and lost his boss’ money. The man is threatening to sue him if he doesn’t find the money to repay him. Read the full story in Dougal’s Luck.
Mendes moved from being a goat thief to a big time robber. But has he gone too far this time? Read the full story in The Big Steal.
Why were Never and Biggerton always in a tug of war? Read the full story in Never Tired.
The Mc Farlanes seem to take to trouble like a duck to water. The three brothers and their only sisters were getting into one scrape after another. Read the full story in The Trouble with the Mc Farlanes.
Man is tricked by a longtime associate and seeks revenge. Read the full story in The Highflyers.
What secrets could the teacher be hiding when he refused to invite his fellow teachers to his father’s funeral? Read the full story in False Papers.
What did Stampy do to Delceta that she got so sick? Read the full story in The Boy who ate the Ghost Bird.
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The Himalayan Masters, Doorway to Power, The Journals of Explorer M.G. Hawking
About The Himalayan Masters, Doorway to Power, The Journals of Explorer M.G. Hawking:
Explore the Esoteric Knowledge of the Himalayan Masters. For thousands of years the largely inaccessible inner region of the Himalayan Range has been known in esoteric literature as the Great White Island, and has inspired countless stories and legends of the existence of a concealed sanctuary of wise and powerful masters.
On an extended trek into a closed area of that vast wilderness, explorer M.G. Hawking chanced on a remarkable discovery. In an isolated valley surrounded by vast snowfields and towering ice peaks he encountered a beautiful small village, referred to by its residents as Siddhalaya. It was explained to Hawking that, in Sanskrit, “siddha” denotes a high master or adept, and “alaya” means the abode of—for Siddhalaya was said to be the ‘Village of the Masters.’
In that community Hawking had the privilege of meeting extraordinary men and women—introduced to him as “masters” and “shamans”—possessed of knowledge and powers virtually unknown to the Western world.
The material presented in this book is drawn directly from Hawking’s extensive experiences and conversations with these remarkable individuals. Portions of their knowledge have at various times through the millennia appeared in rare esoteric literature, in the more profound Eastern philosophies, and in the secret wisdom traditions of various ages. In modern times, scant fragments of their knowledge have resurfaced in various presentations, although absent both the most fundamental elements as well as the most advanced elements of the masters’ wisdom.
The knowledge and practices of the Himalayan masters are all-inclusive and offer real doorways to the illumination and guidance which, if studied with patience and fully integrated into your core belief system, can lay the foundation necessary to enable you to acquire unique abilities. Yet nothing explained in this volume is supernatural or beyond the ability of a properly equipped individual. These abilities are not miracles. Quite the contrary. They do not require any capacities that are not inherent in the human species as a whole, if those capacities are properly recognized and developed.
From the Author: “My deepest gratitude to those extraordinary masters who gave to me so lavishly of their time and knowledge. They appeared to be grateful to see their efforts aided by one who loves life and wisdom so much as to allow him to record their teachings. Perhaps each kind of teacher can be of aid to the other: the cautious master to check our excitement and enthusiasm with accuracy, and the enthusiast to pour warmth and comprehensibility into their highly elevated knowledge. Between us we might build in America an audience fit to listen to the masters, and therefore ready to produce them.”
As entertaining as it is enlightening, this is a truly incomparable book for anyone on a spiritual path or seeking enlarged knowledge and personal power. 2023 Edition, e-reader page count 246 (estimated, actual count varies with the reading device). For more information, please see the description and ‘Read sample’ feature on the book’s Amazon page. Thank you.
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1970s New York City is borderline bankrupt. Police departments, public schools and other municipalities are struggling under massive layoffs, buildings are abandoned, and the streets are rife with crime and drugs. For Johnny Alvarez, a precocious young runaway, the decay and lawlessness offer camouflage and opportunity. He squats in an empty apartment in a derelict Washington Heights tenement and gathers a gang of streetwise kids, most of whom struggle with their own issues. Johnny is haunted by the abuse he suffered at the hands of his sadistic older brother. The crew tries to keep his head straight with belonging and levity, but the turbulent nature of the street triggers unwanted memories, which spin Johnny into recklessness amid the City’s seedy underbelly.
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Sins of the Past
One deadly mistake, one searching heart, one redeeming truth…
Matthew Ellison escapes his dangerous lifestyle to take refuge in the small town of Albury, Texas. Wanting only to forget his past and the pain associated with it, he settles into the community with hopes of a new beginning. But danger has a way of following him, and Matthew soon has to make a decision – leave town, or stay and protect it.
Emma Royce travels West with her brother after her heart is broken by the man she thought she loved. With a new home and new friends, she’s ready to start over. Before Emma has a chance to gain her footing, however, she has stumbled into a dark and puzzling mystery – the new stranger in Albury.
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All the Way
Deny an Innocent Man his Freedom and you Unleash an Outlaw…
After surviving nine gruelling years behind bars, Danny King is consumed by a single obsession: Who framed him and why?
In his relentless quest for revenge, Danny’s plunged into the seedy world of 1960s gangland London. A shadowy netherworld of vendettas, vice, and rampant police corruption.
A chance encounter, in the beating heart of Jimmy Pearce’s London porn empire between Danny and a beautiful fugitive from the Paris Revolt, triggers an unlikely romance.
Sorbonne educated Emma is concealing a secret—It’s not just the Sûreté she’s running from, but a merciless enemy with all-embracing tentacles.
A suspenseful, noir, thriller that will grip you until the final page…
From the dark interior of Her Majesty’s Prisons, through the pulsating energy of Soho’s sleazy, neon streets, to the smoky haze of West London’s clandestine clubs. Discover the sinister forces that conspired to falsely imprison Danny. And why Emma fled the barricades of Paris concealing a deadly secret that could destroy their newfound love.
As they dig deeper into the city’s shadowland, they’ll uncover a treacherous maze of crime and deception, until they finally decide that the only way out is to go—All the Way.
For fans of gritty, hard-boiled urban crime thrillers who enjoy the lure of romance, “All the Way” is a must-read. If you love John Grisham? Jessie Keane? Then, don’t miss out on All the Way a gripping tale of secrets, love, and revenge, rooted in the mysterious, twilight underbelly of 1960s London
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David God’s Chosen Crucible by Joseph Ganci
David God’s Chosen Crucible by Joseph Ganci
David is every man’s man, an outlaw prophet, a man of war, and a man of God.
He is a ruthless warrior, an ardent lover, a skilled musician, and a poet-philosopher.
God sees in him the heart of a lion, the tenacity of a bear, and an ever-faithful man of action.
God calls an unlikely and lowly shepherd boy to become the king of the Jews and the fighting prince of Israel.
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Five Years in the Himalayas, The Journals of Explorer M.G. Hawking
About Five Years in the Himalayas, The Journals of Explorer M.G. Hawking:
Discover an Extraordinary World and its Profound Knowledge. Composed from the journals of explorer M.G. Hawking’s five years in remote areas of the Himalayas, this book transports the reader into regions of our planet that in all history only a handful of people have experienced, a journey that leads to the discovery of unparalleled esoteric knowledge.
Over the past years the team at Wisdom Masters Press has assembled a series of books based on Hawking’s chronicles containing accounts of his experiences and conversations with the remarkably enlightened individuals he encountered, including first-hand narratives of the psychokinetic abilities he witnessed and in-depth descriptions of the esoteric knowledge and techniques that made such exceptional abilities possible.
We invite you to journey into a legendary world deep in the Himalayan Mountains to explore the knowledge of true masters and sages. Discover profound revelations that for long millenniums have remained concealed from the world at large. Magical, entertaining and richly enlightening, this anthology is an incomparable read for anyone seeking greater knowledge and personal power. 2021 Edition, e-reader page count 262 (estimated, actual page count varies with the reading device used). For more information, please see the description and ‘Read sample’ feature on the book’s Amazon page. From all of us here at Wisdom Masters Press, thank you.
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Lion of Judah Legacy: Veteran Superhero Dark Comedy Romance
About Lion of Judah Legacy: Veteran Superhero Dark Comedy Romance:
Based off the critically acclaimed multi-award winning motion picture of the same name. . .
In this heartwarming and captivating epic, we embark on a transformative journey alongside Marly, an emotionally unavailable disabled veteran.
Plagued by the weight of unresolved paternal issues, Marly receives a profound revelation from a divine being: his estranged mother is gravely ill in her homeland of Jamaica.
Determined to uncover his ancestral roots and confront his own inner demons, Marly sets out on an extraordinary quest that not only has the power to change his own destiny, but perhaps the very fabric of the world itself!
One race, one love, one family. . .
WINNER OF 11 FILM FESTIVALS!
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Secrets of the Ancient World, Shangri-La: The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking
About Secrets of the Ancient World, Shangri-La: The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking:
Explore an extraordinary modern account of the reality of a legend that has endured from the very threshold of history, the Fabled Lost World of Shangri-La.
The concept for this lost kingdom was inspired by the stories of Shambhala that are so prevalent in the ancient wisdom traditions of cultures throughout the Himalayan regions of Asia and beyond. Scholars relate that the scriptures of the 4000 year-old Zhang Zhung culture are the earliest extant references to this mysterious realm, yet it is represented in a wide range of ancient texts: the sacred pre-Buddhist B’on writings, the Kalki lore, the Puranas, and in the even more ancient Kalachakra Mulatantra.
On an extended trek in a closed region of the Himalayan wilderness, in an isolated valley surrounded by towering ice peaks, explorer M.G. Hawking chanced on a beautiful small village where he encountered truly remarkable men and women. This book contains detailed accounts of Hawking’s various experiences and conversations, including first-hand accounts of the psychokinetic abilities he witnessed and in-depth descriptions of his discussions with the masters and sages, revealing the esoteric knowledge that made such extraordinary abilities possible. A truly incomparable book for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and personal power, and notably fascinating for anyone interested in exploring the realities underlying the ancient legends of Shangri-La. 2023 Edition, for more information please see the book’s Amazon page. Thank you, and enjoy!
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Rescuing Crockett by David Z. Pyke
Rescuing Crockett by David Z. Pyke
What if Davy Crockett survived the Alamo?
1838. Silas Grant prepares for life with the red-haired, green-eyed girl of his dreams. The resourceful sixteen-year-old is learning the blacksmith trade from his father and frontier skills from Texas Revolution veterans. But when the discovery of a portrait of David Crockett raises the possibility that the beloved folk hero didn’t die two years earlier, Silas joins a quest for the truth.
Exploring a world healing from the war, Silas and his fellow Texians investigate the accounts of Alamo survivors and pursue a witness to the battle’s final moments. Their odyssey turns lethal as layers of the last stand’s mystery peel away to expose a shocking secret.
Will the revelation stun a nation or ignite a fatal showdown?
Rescuing Crockett is the gripping debut of the Silas Grant series. If you like suspenseful adventure, historical authenticity, a coming of age story, and an immersive reading experience, you’ll love David Z Pyke’s tale of redemption that The Historical Fiction Company hails as “a remarkable historical novel… all your senses are involved in the battles, the landscape, the emotions, and the intrigue of this unfolding mystery. The characters are well-fleshed out, as real as a Texas storm, and the propulsion of the storyline keeps one glued to the narrative until the very end.”
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Passage to Shambhala: The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking
About Passage to Shambhala: The Himalayan Journals of M.G. Hawking:
Free on Kindle Unlimited. Journey into the world of a profound legend through this unprecedented first-hand account to explore a reality that for long millenniums has remained concealed under layers of myth and secrecy.
Rarely has the world been so enduringly fascinated and inspired by an ancient legend as it has with the historically ubiquitous stories of Shambhala, the fabled hidden sanctuary of transcendentally enlightened sages and mystic masters. Scholars relate that the scriptures of the 4000 year-old pre-Tibetan Zhang Zhung culture may be the earliest extant references to this mysterious realm, yet it is described in many ancient traditions; the pre-Buddhist B’on treaties, the Kalki lore, the Puranas, the earliest texts of the Kalachakra Laghutantra, and in the ancient wisdom traditions of civilizations throughout the Himalayan regions of Asia and beyond. The Zhang Zhung and Tibetan scriptures refer to the mysterious world as Shambhala I lam-yig, B’on treaties as Olmolungring, Hindu histories as Aryavarth, Chinese as Hsi Tien, and Russian traditions as Belovoyde.
On an extended trek into a closed and largely unexplored inner region of the vast Himalayan wilderness, in an isolated valley surrounded by towering ice peaks, explorer M.G. Hawking chanced on a beautiful small village where he encountered extraordinary men and women, introduced to him as “masters” and “sages.”
This book, Passage to Shambhala, is an anthology containing comprehensive accounts of Hawking’s various experiences and conversations, including first-hand accounts of the psychokinetic abilities he witnessed and in-depth descriptions of his discussions with the masters and sages, revealing the esoteric knowledge and practices that make such extraordinary abilities possible. An incomparable book for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and personal power, and notably fascinating for anyone interested in exploring the realities behind the ancient legends of Shambhala.
2024 Edition, e-reader page count 302 (estimated, actual count varies depending on the reading device). For more information, please see the ‘Read sample’ feature on this page. Thank you.
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CRUSADERS OF LIGHT BOOK 1
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After being hit by thunder while sleeping with his phone, Frank awakened to his Ability, being revealed to a new world of wonders and dangers and countless other Worlds filled with Chaos through his World Traveling System!
He discovered that Earth wasn’t as he had thought it to be.
What he always believed to be fiction was real.
People with Abilities existed everywhere.
Powerful entities controlled the entire world behind the scenes.
Dungeons covered the world and Monsters roamed freely, bringing chaos behind the facade of a peaceful society.
However, Frank will not only have to face the dangers of his homeworld, but the unpredictable ones of countless others…
He has no choice, as he has been bestowed the Title of World Traveler!
Accompany Frank on his journey to grow as a person, to save his homeworld, and to conquer the multiverse!
This is a novel with a main character with emotions that develops more as the story advances, it is not about a lifeless drone that mindlessly kill things without any actual plot nor character progression!
In this novel Frank slowly changes, from a World Traveler to a World Conqueror! From a common man to someone who carves his way through challenges or enemies!
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VENGEANCE MAGE BOOK 1
In the novel “ASTRAL CHRONICLES”, we follow the journey of Dave Alexander, a man who finds himself reincarnated into a life of privilege and power. Once living a life of misery, Dave is now the son of the empire’s strongest expert, the guardian. With his new lease on life, Dave is determined to live to the fullest and make the most of his newfound opportunities.
However, Dave’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that he possesses a unique system known as the Primordial Sin System. This system grants him incredible powers and abilities as long as he experiences and embraces the seven deadly sins. With this newfound power, Dave embarks on a quest to collect beauties, conquer challenges, and ascend to the peak of his potential.
As Dave delves deeper into the world of cultivation and encounters various trials and adversaries, he must navigate the complexities of power, desire, and the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he faces formidable enemies, and explores the depths of his own character. Through his journey, Dave’s charisma and charm attract a multitude of alluring women, each with their own unique strengths and personalities.
“ASTRAL CHRONICLES” is a captivating cultivation novel that explores themes of ambition, desire, and the complexity of human nature. It invites readers to delve into a world of mysticism, intrigue, and self-discovery as Dave embraces his destiny and pursues his ultimate goals.
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At the Third Stroke: A 1990s thriller
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Finn is a tennis player in the 1990s, battling to qualify for a prestigious tournament and under direct threat from his former crew. His cousin Clayton is pursuing matters of unfinished business following the death of Uncle Derek, and it can only be a matter of time before worlds collide…
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The Deadwood Chronicles: The Crimson Cage
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In a post-apocalyptic world devastated by The Great Shift, humanity struggles to survive in the wake of a brutal new reality. The balance of power has shifted drastically, with women now relegated to the status of property, their existence reduced to a commodity to be bought and sold. It is within this sinister world that the notorious Carnival Diablo reigns, a traveling spectacle of terror and enslavement, ruled by the enigmatic and malevolent Ringmaster.
Amidst the cruel confines of the Carnival Diablo, the dream of freedom torments Ava and her fellow sisters, until their paths cross with the paragons of Dollet, the last hope for a better world. But as they navigate the treacherous landscape of their confinement, Ava and her sisters must grapple with the ultimate question – can they truly break free from the clutches of their captor, or will the shadows of Carnival Diablo consume them whole?
“The Crimson Cage” is an enthralling saga of fortitude and sacrifice, a tale that delves deep into the unyielding spirit of those who dare to defy their oppressors. Will Ava and her sisters summon the courage to shatter the shackles of their imprisonment, or will they succumb to the darkness that threatens to engulf them? Join them on an extraordinary journey as they fight for their right to be free, in a world where every step toward liberation comes with a price.
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ASTRAL CHRONICLES BOOK 2
About ASTRAL CHRONICLES BOOK 2:
In the novel “ASTRAL CHRONICLES”, we follow the journey of Dave Alexander, a man who finds himself reincarnated into a life of privilege and power. Once living a life of misery, Dave is now the son of the empire’s strongest expert, the guardian. With his new lease on life, Dave is determined to live to the fullest and make the most of his newfound opportunities.
However, Dave’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that he possesses a unique system known as the Primordial Sin System. This system grants him incredible powers and abilities as long as he experiences and embraces the seven deadly sins. With this newfound power, Dave embarks on a quest to collect beauties, conquer challenges, and ascend to the peak of his potential.
As Dave delves deeper into the world of cultivation and encounters various trials and adversaries, he must navigate the complexities of power, desire, and the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he faces formidable enemies, and explores the depths of his own character. Through his journey, Dave’s charisma and charm attract a multitude of alluring women, each with their own unique strengths and personalities.
“ASTRAL CHRONICLES” is a captivating cultivation novel that explores themes of ambition, desire, and the complexity of human nature. It invites readers to delve into a world of mysticism, intrigue, and self-discovery as Dave embraces his destiny and pursues his ultimate goals.
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DAGGER OF THE VAMPIRE BOOK 2
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Aldred was a 20-year-old man who killed himself because he couldn’t stand how the world treated him.
He prayed for a life that he could be grateful for.
And unexpected to him, the gods heard his prayer.
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I welcome you to the world of fantastic imaginations where swords and magic clashed.
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SOUL MASTER BOOK 2
On the Yuan Continent, fantastic beasts and powerful cultivators exist. Their immense power is capable of shattering mountains and emptying oceans.
On this continent lives John Fenix, an unfortunate youth who is unable to cultivate and wield such immense power. He could only powerlessly look up to others and watch as they soared to heights unseen.
After a fortuitous encounter with a mysterious object, John finds himself able to cultivate. Determined to never feel powerless again, he sets out on a cultivation path filled with danger and excitement. Utilizing powerful cultivation arts found within the mysterious object, John sets out to write his own legend and ascend above all as the Immortal Asura.