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Things a Muslimah  Encounters by HijabiBookworm
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MULATTO (Iyila) (Editing) by MISSDOUYE
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A Historical/ Romance novel MULATTO (Iyila) tells the story of a young slave girl during the era when slavery was at its highest peak in the American South - the year 1860, before Abraham Lincoln's succession as president. Iyia was not just any slave but a mulatto, conceived through a brutal rape. Life as a slave is quite unpredictable, misery and pain is the deal of the day especially amongst the black females, this of course includes the mulattos who were generally seen as a curse, an abomination by their African mothers and some were thrown away after birth. But Iyila, being quite fortunate, was kept until she turned six before being abandoned by her family. She gradually grows into a woman, passed on by different owners until she is finally sold to Mr John - the richest plantation owner in the whole of the South. His brutality could not be measured and hope in his household is something of a rare find. What with Mr. John's brutal son and his stupid daughter, the slaves are yet to see hell, until Gabriel - his first son - arrives from Oxford University with a degree in law. The John's mansion soon turns into a drama house, where opinions clash and feelings begin to emerge. What will happen when the handsome, intelligent and well built human rights activist begins to find the striking, stubborn mulatto slave (Iyila) amusingly intelligent and very unlike her folks? Could it be fondness? Or is it something much deeper? Which presents another delicate problem, dropping a yet to answer question - will Iyila ever let go of her hate for the white folks who have caused her nothing but pain? Or will his looks and opinions weaken her stony heart? Find out in this thrilling book .... MULATTO (Iyila)
Moonrise by True-North
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A young fairy's desire to break free from the restraints tethering her to her world, pushes her into the arms of a charming, young wolf, whose world benefits from keeping her shackled. ***** Sixteen-year-old Ellette longs to know what the world is like outside of the Woodlands, home to all Fae. As the black sheep of her family, her curious and stubborn nature makes it difficult for her to adhere to the strict ways of her people. One night while running away, Ellette stumbles upon Michael, an injured werewolf. She makes the choice to save his life, and intends to send him on his way once he recovers. But the more Ellette gets to know the intriguing, young wolf, the more reluctant she is to let him go. And letting him go would certainly be in her best interest. Not only is Michael an intruder in the Woodlands, but the very creature all Fae have good reason to fear. As his forbidden presence threatens the safety of all Fae, Ellette finds herself torn between following her heart or doing right by her people.
Life In The Holocaust by AKA_amazing
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The Holocaust was the genocide of about 6 million Jews during World War 2, by the Nazi Germany led by Adolf Hitler himself. These are diary entries by Jews who had lost everything to the Germans and were experiencing the deathly genocide. IMPORTANT NOTE: These short diary entries were written for a history project and had to be based off the movie we watched in class. There might be inaccurate information on this event throughout the entries, so don't use this as a knowledge resource.
The Criminal by 7rotaG
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Action, Romance, Crime story- it starts out a little slow but hang in there it gets better I promise you'll love it!
The Head Cover by fathy_writes
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A Fight For Her Individuality... When her individuality and belief is questioned by her school management, she fights against them with passion. The head cover is her symbol of faith, her eccentricity and she can't give it up for anyone. This is the fight of Zara Malik, a young Muslim girl, who lost so many things, just because she is a Muslim. When one of her teacher makes it his mission to shun her from being who she was, she makes it her responsibility to fight against him and his views. Can she win him or will she fail like so many of them?
Safehaven by Ink-weaver
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Have you ever wanted a little more out of life? Have you somehow just wanted to be special? Well, imagine a place where dragons, pegasi, and more are able to freely roam the earth. A place where evil is constantly on the move. Just think, somewhere where an old demented man is always trying to kill you... Welcome to my world! My name is Shiloh. And it's to you to help my friends and I along on an epic quest to save the world as we know it. How's that for action? Anyway, feel free to join us on our adventure through treacherous woods, deep waters, and a whole lot more! At the end of this book, find the scroll. You'll know what I'm talking about. Until then, so long and good luck! I'll see ya there...
Beyond the Stars by jewel1307
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A collection of Sci-fi short stories written for various smackdown competitions held in the pub. The Earth moved: Basic picture round Deja Vous - Candlepunk and a continuation of the Earth moved. The Twilight Zone: A mash up of two stories: Classic - 'Pride and Prejudice' Trashic: 'Twilight' Resurrection: Hi-Fi round. Character Tutankhamun A mother's Love: Quote mash round and continuation of Resurrection. Nexus project - Myth punk, quotes and picture round Fallen Star - picture and horror sub-genre Pictures used can be found as media in each part.
The Little Android by marissameyer22
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The Little Android is a retelling of The Little Mermaid, set in the world of The Lunar Chronicles by New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer. When android Mech6.0 saves the life of a handsome hardware engineer, her body is destroyed and her mechanics discover a glitch in her programming. Androids aren't not meant to develop unpractical reasoning or near-emotional responses…let alone fall in love.
A Place Long Forgotten by Chaka89
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A Namibian woman and her family's plight to overcome the hurdles of German colonial rule in 1885. Forced to contend with racism,sexism,violence,rape and a mixed race child in an era where inter-racial relationships are frowned upon. She is ostracised by the locals and can ill afford detection by the foreigners. A tale of many hardships and uncompromising preserverance by a woman with nothing to gain and everything to lose.