Damascus Stories

"6,000 Guys like you", the 8th volume in my series The Right People, centers on the planning and execution of a staged hijacking to secure of the escape from Germany of the surviving Palestinian perpetrators of the Munich Olympic Games attack ahead of the 1972 federal elections. To accomplish this, Tom and his friends travel to Syria, Libya and Egypt, where they negotiate with representatives the Libyan government and the Palestinians over the terms of the prisoners' release. Back in Germany, at the German Ministry of Defense on the Hardthöhe in Bonn, they witness the dramatic events during and immediately after the hijacking of the Lufthansa Boeing 727 Kiel. Along the way, two of Tom's friends, Hamit and Phil, encounter a pair of street musicians in Ireland who prove to be IRA couriers, as well as an ambitious figure determined to become the world's largest hashish dealer. The months portrayed in this volume are marked by tension, intrigue, and escalating stakes. Although the novel is grounded in extensive research into the historical context, it is a work of fiction. All characters, including public officials mentioned, as well as the events depicted, are entirely fictional. New chapters are published every Friday. The cover photo depicts the German war memorial in Tobruk/Libya

The year is 1186. Salahuddin Ayyubi is gathering his troops on his quest to bring al Quds back under Muslim rule. In Ayyubid Damascus, a girl leaves her home and heads to the marketplace, unaware of the silver dagger of betrayal drawing close. Near Homs, a Muslim soldier gets ready to return home on leave, unsuspecting of the whirlwind waiting for him. Far away, in the Crusader Kingdom of Acre, a boy sets out on a reconnaissance mission, not knowing that it will change his life.

In the wake of the chaos, a new weapon emerges from the shadows. Astallia Diamond Damascus is as beautiful as she is lethal. She is the family's cleaner-the shadow that erases their mistakes with a blade. But when her father hires Arkus Luthien Clevion, a cold-blooded special forces operative with a mysterious past, to be her shadow, the pressure begins to rise. Diamonds are made under pressure, but they can also shatter. As a cryptic message from a Ghost threatens to dismantle the new Damascus order, Astallia and Arkus must decide if they are each other's greatest allies or their most dangerous enemies. In a world of blood and betrayal, the brightest gems hide the darkest flaws.

Inspired by a week at CYSC (Catholic Youth Summer Camp), where an inner joke was sparked from a little skit, and my life changed. I am a fool. A fool for Christ, as seen in my name. And Catholicism is a religion full of fools like me, so if you want to understand EXACTLY what's going on in this place, you've come to the right place. All are welcome. I'll explain everything on different religions, morality, faith, theology, philosophy, and the traditions and Scripture that are so often misunderstood.

This is chapter of the book: The pursuit of freedom. In a refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus, Yarmouk is more than a place of shelter it's a world of vivid memories, fierce resilience, and unbreakable bonds. Step into the narrow alleys where the scent of freshly baked bread mingles with the laughter of children, and discover a community that defies the odds to find hope, joy, and a sense of belonging. 'The Winds of Yarmouk' is a journey into the heart of a place where home is not just a location, but a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

One meeting changed the lives of seven different people. Their lives, their dreams, their paths - all were different. They had nothing in common - nothing! Except for that one meeting!! A 11-year old Jordanian girl wants to chase her dreams. An 80-year old Lebanese lady lost her entire family except her grandson. An Israeli Jewish boy and a Syrian Muslim girl, both in their mid-twenties, study together in London. A 60-year old wheelchair-bound wants to find his lost love. A new-born who is the presumptive heir to a business empire. A girl in her early-twenties who seemingly has no connection with the rest of these people - Neither by blood, nor by culture! Who are these seven people? What do they have to do with each other? Did the 11-year old fulfill her dreams? Did the 80-year old find some solace? Did the young couple finally marry? Was the 60-year old able to get his love back? Who was this mysterious 7th character? Read on to find out. Discover this tale of passion, grief, love, betrayal, patriotism, affection, sacrifice, war, and spies.

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After being forgotten mid-journey by her caravan on the way back to their home land, Afaaf is left in the middle of nowhere with little to survive and nothing to get her back. But when a mysterious, fully veiled man finds her all alone in the middle of a desert connecting two lands, he escorts her back home only for things to turn ugly for her with people questioning her virtue. She suddenly realises that a place she once called home is no more a home to her. Unless she finds that man again to bear witness to her chastity and lift the stain of dishonour. But how can she? When she didn't even see his face...

In the shadows of the Third Crusade, one man's arrogance will shatter a Brotherhood and forge a legend. Altair Ibn-La'Ahad, a master Assassin, is brought to ruin after a failed mission costs him everything: his honor, his brothers, and the trust of his Mentor. Stripped of rank and standing, Altair must redeem himself through blood and cunning, hunting down a web of conspirators whose ambitions threaten to enslave the Holy Land. But as Altair's blade strikes from the rooftops of Damascus, Acre, and Jerusalem, he begins to uncover a truth far more dangerous than any Templar sword: that the war between freedom and control is not so easily won, and even his own Brotherhood hides secrets that could change the world. Silent steps. Hidden blades. A creed that binds them all. Enter the legend of the very first Assassin.

Assyia Maroun is a 16-year old girl from Syria that has moved to New York with her mother after an unfortunate and confusing event. A world of betrayals, long-lost friendships, love scenarios and a scary game, which started in Russia and threatens the safety of teenagers from all over the world. This is the Order of the Assassins. "Do you know that type of story whose happy ending fills your heart with joy? The one which is about true love, happiness, and peace? Well, the story of my life is the exact opposite. This one is different because it shows how cruel society is and how everyone needs to do anything to survive. Over time, I've learned that sometimes, you can trust your 'enemies' more than your allies"

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Gon and Killua have joined forces with the Phantom Troupe. However, tensions between the two grow more and more troubling as things continue. Not to mention, Kurapika is still out seeking revenge on the Spiders for killing his brethren. The only thing that is certain is that discord looms everywhere.

The firefighters of Damascus were used to pulling bodies from the fire, but that night, they found something far more terrifying. In the center of a room strangely untouched by the flames lay a book. It was hot to the touch, as if it had just finished a meal. The owner of this apartment made a fatal mistake: he fancied himself a master of Djinn, but the moment he struck a match to burn the grimoire, he became nothing more than food. This is not a story about magic. This is a chronicle of how an attempt to destroy a cursed artifact led to the most harrowing biological transformation ever recorded in police reports. Find out exactly what remained of the man who became a meal for an ancient book.