The false diviner whose prophecies turn out to be true... the storyteller who risks everything to explore the taboo of cross-sex love... the traders who dare to explore the furthest reaches of the map and the runaway who learns to heal. Clays Beneath the Skies collects seven stories of the Jokka of Ke Bakil, an alien species with two chances at puberty to change sexes: female, neuter or male... a species crushed between the harshness of their world...

Greed. Power. Cruelty. These have been the watchwords by which Chatcaava of lesser means have been ruled for generations, and even the most valuable among them, the Slave Queen, has lived the whole of her life beneath their yoke. Only one male in all the Empire is beyond those depredations... ...or was. The Exalted Emperor of the Chatcaavan Empire was willing to be changed by the lessons he learned from the mouth-and hands-of an alien, but that willingness...

Love knows no boundaries; it's written in the threads of destiny.... "An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break." - Chinese Proverb The Invisible Red String is a soulful odyssey where an invisible red thread of destiny weaves a tapestry of love, growth, and transformation across continents. Join four extraordinary...

To become the queen my people need, I'll have to risk everything As the Nimali princess, I'm expected to become a dragon shifter. I've already failed once, another failure threatens my life and the fate of everyone I care about. But the world outside my pampered existence is deadly. All my careful plans fall apart when I'm attacked by vicious creatures. The man who saves my life transforms into an impossible beast. His power is beyond belief....

"Unveiling Bali: Exploring Nature's Tapestry and Cultural Treasures, Including Hidden Gems" serves as a comprehensive guide to the diverse and enchanting wonders that the island of Bali has to offer. With over 80 meticulously curated places to visit, see, and explore, this book seeks to unravel the rich tapestry of Bali's natural beauty, cultural richness, and hidden gems that lie beneath the surface.Throughout the journey of discovery, readers are...