Inspirational Adventure

Welcome to Tales of Wonder and Wisdom! Inside these pages, you'll embark on adventures filled with courage, kindness, dreams, friendship, and the magic of listening. Each story is crafted to inspire you, teach valuable lessons, and ignite your imagination. May these tales encourage you to dream big, be kind, and embrace every wonderful moment of your journey.

Whispers of Willow Lake Escape to the enchanting shores of Willow Lake, where mist-veiled mornings and golden sunrises paint the canvas of a summer that will change everything. Amanda, a Chicago artist grappling with creative block, seeks solace in the tranquil beauty of Wisconsin's countryside. Armed with her sketchpad and a heart full of hope, she stands at the threshold of a journey that promises more than just inspiration. As the gentle lapping of waves and rustling willows whisper age-old secrets, Amanda discovers that Willow Lake holds more than meets the eye. Unexpected friendships ...

What do three siblings, a talking dove, a dragon, and a King have in common? They create a life-changing experience for an angry twelve-year-old named Ashton, his ten-year-old sister Shayla, and their thirteen-year-old brother Mican. Join them on an adventure from failing to follow instructions, which leads them into danger, to learning to joyfully serve the King of Kings.

A Song for the Rune-Marked Lifa, a gifted young rune-carver, thought she knew her place in the world—working quietly in her village, shaping protective charms to sell at market. But when she discovers an ancient, rune-marked stone hidden in the ruins of a long-forgotten temple, her life takes a dramatic turn. The stone’s runes flare to life, imprinting her skin with a pattern that seems to pulse with untapped power. Overnight, Lifa becomes the latest of the Rune-Marked, an enigmatic lineage woven deeply into the mysterious Web of Wyrd—a cosmic tapestry connecting all Nine Worlds. As ...

It was now just five short years after George Bailey had his first miraculous meeting with a saving angel in Bedford Falls, and a new Bailey had come into town with his own great challenge that needed a miraculous solution! It was a wonderful life indeed when John Bailey and Anabelle Smith first came to be that otherwise perfect “match made in Heaven” shortly after they first met at the traditional New Year’s Eve Dance of Bedford Falls. It seemed so perfect, when Anabelle tragically died, and then far more surprisingly returned on that very next Christmas saying that she had come back...

In the second act of this unfolding epic, the shepherd boy Desta leaves his remote and isolated valley and comes to a wider world. He pursues his dream of a modern education and vows to fulfill the destiny of his family by reuniting the twin Coins of Magic and Fortune. To accomplish this parallel quest, Desta must hold firm to his own moral compass, following a path laden with mysterious notes, spectral voices, the Cloud Man's counsel, and the seductive urgings of the ethereal Eleni. Driven ever farther from his origins by his dreams, Desta must confront the meaning of family and physical ...

Dillon McGee is a security guard for the largest retail company in the world. But something is going terribly wrong -- he discovers the company is murdering his co-workers. But why? Then it gets worse -- Dillon learns he is the next target. He must find a way to escape before he is hunted down. He teams up with a pastor, Christopher Forrest, who hates Morgan Retail because of what it has done to his family. Morgan puts a barcode on the foreheads of its workers. Christopher wonders if that could be the mark of the beast. Corporate-owned (dead peasants) life insurance is real. Companies ...

Not your typical travelogue. Instead, this book is organized by the nature of the experience the author had while traveling. I am an avid world traveler. I have lived in a variety of international locations, and I have both studied abroad and taught abroad. I have backpacked, camped out, stayed at youth hostels, and now, in my senior years, I have stayed in topnotch hotels and resorts. I have flown standby, and I have flown first class. I have hitchhiked, and I have taken public transportation, slow trains, fast trains, boats, and ships. I cherish my memories. They are solid, like granite, ...

Often everything starts with a simple plan. Yakiesha Simmons had lost her fiancé to corporate spies desperate enough to kill. She could not rest while the next man stepped into her murdered fiancé’s vacancy uniformed and unprepared for the danger that awaited him. It was a simple act of kindness before the arrival of the Christmas holiday. Just let him know his life could be in danger. There are doors that open before our lives. Some remain open and we can pass through them and exit them at the whim of our will. There are other doors that we step through and once having done so, they ...

In this story, seventeen-year-old Shayla is Whisked Away from her mother’s wedding day through a time travel portal, a mirror in this case, which has been activated by a young girl on the other side who is being held captive and Trafficked. This sets Shayla on a God-given mission to rescue and to witness to numerous people of various ages. During her adventure, Shayla battles the forces of evil with prayer and quoted scripture, but sometimes she is met with physical violence and resorts to physical violence in return to free herself and the children God has sent her to rescue. Parents, ...

This is a story about a 10-year-old girl and her friendship with a puppy called Moti. During a visit to her hometown, the girl finds this cute puppy. Despite the challenges of being miles away from her hometown, her heart is captured by the mischievous furry friend. With determination and a little help from loved ones, she embarks on a heartwarming journey to bring Moti back to the city. This delightful tale celebrates the unbreakable bond between a young girl and her newfound four-legged companion, reminding us that true friendship knows no boundaries.

Dive into the heart of adventure with 'Inspiring and Brave Stories for Young Kids'. [Second edition. Previously published under the title Engaging Tales for Bright Boys.] Step into a universe where every story is a gateway to extraordinary adventures, profound friendships, and lessons that resonate with young hearts and minds. 'Inspiring and Brave Stories for Young Kids' is not just a collection of stories; it's a beacon for young readers, guiding them through worlds filled with fantastical realms, mysterious challenges, and intergalactic escapades. Here's why this book is an indispensable ...

🔥 The White Flame has faded. The Shadow stirs once more. In the age-old realm of Eldertide, beneath the brooding Ironcrest Mountains, lies a sealed forge where star-fire once danced with earth-fire — and from that union was born the White Flame, a beacon of unity among dwarves, elves, men, and halflings. But the light was lost… and the world splintered. Now, dark tidings spread. Whispers speak of Morgrath’s return, and with him, the rise of ancient evils long thought buried. When a shard of the lost Silverbloom Crystal emerges, it falls to Thistle of Willowdale, a quiet-hearted ...

Available as a value box set (Cartwright Wilderness Outfitters Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B07Z4KVCCY (copy and paste the link into your browser) With two tragedies behind her, an unshakable faith in God, and a secret, Melinda Davenport joins the group that’s heading out for a week. It isn’t long before the attraction she feels for Yancey begins to fill her with a sense of guilt. She should divulge her secret, but worries that it might damage their growing attraction to one another. Ben Yancey takes a small group of people out for a week of survival training. Not sure where he fits ...

She agitates me to no end, but I'll do whatever I can to win her. I'm a simple cowboy turned undercover agent navigating a life of danger and intrigue. She's my sister's roommate, best friend, and drop-dead gorgeous. Her first words after we met? “I don't get what the big deal is.” The smirk she threw while sauntering away knocked me off my feet and had my sister laughing hysterically. She's starting life while I'm mingling with dangerous criminals. When we finally get together, I'm smitten. Our chemistry is undeniable—a pure, heaven-help-us blaze. Pint-sized Hazel, with her bigger-...

So much has happened. My life is nothing like I thought it would be. I'm a wife, that is the biggest thing. I never thought that would ever happen, but here I am. Marrying Brad is the best thing to ever happen to me. Now we get to travel the world as a married couple, which is going to be even more epic. Another incredible thing, I have a family. That's also something that I would never have again. Not only do I have Brad's family, I also have blood relatives again. I couldn't be happier to have them back in my life. Even better is getting my memory back. That has been so amazing. Our ...

The Boy with the Heart of Gold – A Fable of Kindness, Transformation, and Hope The Boy with the Heart of Gold is an enchanting and deeply meaningful story that blends magical realism with social reflection. Through the eyes of Jonathan, a noble young dreamer and son of a dictator, this tale becomes a powerful parable about redemption, compassion, and the healing force of gratitude. After rescuing a young whale from the cruelty of whalers, Jonathan is invited to a mystical underwater kingdom where kindness is celebrated, time stands still, and life unfolds in harmony with nature. His ...

🔍 The BEST adventure story for kids who love screens AND the real world! 🔍 Jayden's Amazing Adventures: Finding Friends Online AND Offline is a super fun story for kids today! Jayden loves his screens until he meets Detective Dot who shows him cool stuff right in his own neighborhood! Your child will LOVE reading about: • A magical compass that helps Jayden find real friends • Solving awesome mysteries using both tech skills AND outdoor detective work • Using tablets and phones to make real-life adventures even better • Making great friends both online AND in real life • A ...

The Cliffs of Darad is a romantic adventure story set in a medieval-like fantasy world. Despite the efforts of good king Meginhard of Sundara, the relations among the five domains that make up the kingdom have been anything but cooperative, straining the internal stability of the kingdom and burdening the royal courts of justice with claims of damages including allegations of raids and counter raids in which villages were burned, villagers killed, and livestock and property destroyed or stolen. King Meginhard determines to settle these disputes once and for all. After a careful review of ...

In You Can’t Be Serious, can psychologist Dr. Greg Chambers do anything to help the peculiar people he meets? In twelve short-stories laugh along as Greg encounters unusual police officers, a lady whose mission is to improve all men, a fanatical helicopter-parent, an eerily talented barber, feuding church employees, a neurotic comedian, a pastor who’s run out of sermon ideas, and many more. Carol Cramer, his volcanic assistant, shines as Greg’s down-home foil and an uncanny judge of people.