Esperanza Rising Graphic Novel Novels & Stories

He then dismissed me after he was done taunting me. While I cleaned the hall, I was humming my favourite song. It was a song about freedom. As I hummed, tears came down my eyes but I kept my determination and didn't stop cleaning. Hope was my only anchor. "Why are you crying?" Said a voice to me as I cleaned the floor. It sounded like a boy's voice. I turned around and saw that it was Elijah's grandchild. He was about ten years old. "Wow! Little one. What are you doing here?" I replied. "Uhhhm, nothing. I'm just playing. You've not answered my question. Why are you crying?" Asked the boy. "Oh! Nothing" I replied, after which I chuckled a little. "You should not be here. Go back to your house

She sends him flying into the wall. She walks to the window where her dragon sets fire to the kingdom of Gandigos, “It was nice seeing you again, Regi.” The king's feels his view start to fade as he watches her walk away into the thunderstorm. RISE OF LEGENDS Book #1 In TLOA Series A.C Elegbede

It was a dream shared by many youngsters in Lacoste Town, a glimmer of hope in an otherwise ordinary existence. So, I worked tirelessly throughout high school, participating in every extracurricular activity, and achieving perfect grades to qualify for the coveted Picaremore University scholarship. When the scholarship finally came through, it was like a beacon of hope shining brightly upon me. I still remember the jubilation and celebration that ensued when I received my admission letter. Little did I know that my journey to Shenza City would be fraught with challenges, some of which I never could have imagined. I soon came to the realization that Shenza City is not just a place of opportun

Grant grinned as he sat down next to me. “I am so excited, it will be nice knowing I can defend myself since I now know Phillip is still keeping an eye on me” I placed the guns and knife down beside me as I started to eat. I listened in on Jack and Grant talking about going back to the office. From the sound of it they do not think that I am at risk and that Phillip only wanted to scare me. I was glad that they felt safe, but I was still now more motivated to learn how to protect myself. If Phillip ever got hold of me again, I wanted to make sure I got away, and he died. Even if anything happened with me and Jack, I would not allow myself to get back in a situation like I was in. I am not t

That certainly grabbed my attention because it wasn’t a common occurrence at all. “The Goddess showed me images,” she continued. “I was shown images of the future. The sky was torn in half—light and shadow bleeding together until there was no telling one from the other. Wolves howled, their cries echoing over broken fields. The earth shuddered, split, and from the ruins rose fire. Her phoenix, reborn, its being dripping embers that scorched and healed in equal measure.” Roman’s hand tightened around mine, grounding me, but I barely felt it.

I feel the last string of connection of mind link breaking, sending a throbbing ache in my head. The harsh sound of tires screeching against the smooth road followed by a loud crash rings painfully in my ears. I look at the cars behind, bewildered at the sight of Nikona's car smashed into one of the cars that were with him.Smoke surrounded their cars and within a moment, a loud explosion takes place. The little hope that was sneaking in my heart dissipated to see Nikona who had jumped out of the car on time.His dark eyes directed to me but his attempt to stand failed and that striked a strong feeling of hope through my chest.

"Silly girl, listen carefully. Being close to a powerful figure is dangerous. Moreover, Mr. Vazquez treats the entire world as chess pieces. Our family has risen because of him, but the risks have grown just as fast. One wrong move, and everything collapses, and we won't even have a grave." He added, "You're still young, beautiful, and full of potential. I want to lift you high into the sky, but I'm terrified of dragging you into hell instead." Mikayla huffed. "Relax, Dad. I know exactly what I'm doing. My rise won't depend on the family forever. One day, I'll be as sharp as you are, maybe even surpass you, and even outdo Mr. Vazquez." Lorenzo let out a dry laugh and said, "You have quite th