The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that was written during the 16th century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapter, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long to been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time. The Art of War is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is the first and one of the most successful works on strategy and has had a huge influence on Easters and Western military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu was the first to recognize the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in that environment. He taught that strategy was not planning in the sense of working through a to- do list, but rather that it requires quick and appropriate responses to changing condition. Planning works in a controlled environment , but in a competitive environment,

An introverted mage. An isolated warrior. Their adventures are epic. Their friendship is legendary.

The kingdom of prien was like any other kingdom. There was good with the bad. Betrayal and kindness. Loyalty and deceit. This was the world Theron was born and raised in. Raised by parents who disagreed with the crown he has one purpose. But he doesn't fully understand why. When the time comes for him to act what choice will he make? To follow that path of his parents or toss away everything he's known for his friends? Quick note! This is my first attempt at a full third person story. It's kinda a meshing of Disney movies with different characters.

Ali Diaz is a seventeen year old girl. She is a nerd at school but only at school.She is also a street fighter and her moms boyfriend Will is her manager.During school she gets bullied and picked by the popular ones until one day the schools bad boy Colton Grey notices her get bullied but does nothing about it until he finds out that she could fight.

(COMPLETED) Prince Isaac is in for more than he bargained for when he sets sail aboard the Ocean's Doom with his knights on a quest to find the legendary sword of Alexander. He has to retrieve the sword and somehow wield its ancient power to defeat the unknown threat to his kingdom - and use it to release the annoying dragon spirit, named Osyren, that constantly invades his thoughts. Pirates, sea monsters and dragons are the least of his worries when he has to deal with Osyren's remarks that only he can hear, and his growing feelings for the eccentric yet suspicious Captain Callista Morgan, the first woman to command a ship, on this swashbuckling adventure. Isaac learns that he has a lot of choices to make, most of which would cost him more than he'd care to give up. *(Sequel To 'RED HOOD') Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you enjoy this adventure. ***COVER CREDITS GO TO @astounded***

In a cityscape populated by individuals with magically inclined abilities powered by Colour, Athira is a hunter. Known only as the Owl, a notorious criminal with allegiances to none but herself, she searches for answers from the worst the city has to offer. No one is above her notice, and once noticed, there is no escape. When her search leads to a series of magical disturbances and a girl who was supposed to be dead, Athira's world of solitude shatters. Predictions from the lost Colour mark her friend a saviour, and as an ancient horror begins to rise, Athira starts to wonder who she should have been hunting all these years.

M E R E D I T H is a princess without a country. Her family, formerly the royal family of Borgavia, has been exiled from their home, forced to live under the rule of the Empire of Astoria. A N T O N Y is a prince who doesn't want a crown. Soon to be king of Astoria, he will inherit the empire his family built before him. Though glorious, it has become an empire built on blood. Antony has his work cut out for him to restore trust among the empire's citizens and to rebuild the parts that have fallen to disrepair in the wake of former kings' desires only for conquests. A R E B E L L I O N is rising. In the midst of the gathering tide, Meredith will swallow her pride and go to King's City for a job in the palace, all in the name of supporting her family. N O O N E in the king's palace is aware that their newest servant is more than a servant, and Meredith plans on keeping it that way. H O W E V E R, the best laid plans are often upset. *** copyright sovthampton | micah good all rights reserved; completed 2014 highest: 65 in fantasy Featured by Hidden Gems: Fantasy

#1 Action. "Promise me Cloud," Faith implored her voice barely audible. She lifted her gaze up at him yet once again. "Promise me, that you will protect my heart for it has deserted me for you." A silent hiss escaped the assassin's lips at her confession. "How can I mistreat your heart when my soul is in your hands, Faith?" He vocalized earnestly. He knew that Faith was in his blood, his heart and mind. God, he knew that the ferocious assassin was in love with the girl he once wished to exploit. ________________________________ Cloud is a man feared among the worse of Assassins, so dangerous that killing him is almost impossible. How fate brings forth his journey to meet an innocent girl, who does not believe in Assassins, for her they are evil monsters worshiping the cursed life of satan. How Cloud, the known Assassin pairs with her? That is something only time can unveil. Read to find out what happens in the game of Darkness. @All rights Reserved

Enter a dangerous, magical realm on the brink of rebellion, where the loyalty of the Guardians means power... or death. What happens when one Guardian turns her back on the Heir? Can Solangia survive? Or will it be pulled apart by scheming nobles and desperate rebels? Among traitors, thieves, assassins and mages, Morane must choose whether she will live up to her title as the Royal Thief or join the revolution-- and quickly, for she is not the only one making plans. Time is running out until the rebels strike, until the Heir rises, until her loyalty is tested. Who will survive, and who will fall? In this breathtaking adventure of high fantasy every path is fraught with danger, and no one is as they seem.