ACE Year One

ACE Year One is a book containing three fine selections of fictional stories, all written by one author: Hassan Husam Al Khafaji. With three separate journeys, containing an excellent cast of characters, it leaves you wondering about what’s coming next. It allows your mind to create its own imaginary world, embracing the art of fiction as we know it.  All characters in these stories face different and unexpected conflicts, and must learn how to persevere through all odds, and to adapt to the circumstances they’ve been put under. However, this will not be the end to all these characters’ journeys, there’s more to happen, and more stories to be told. 

The beauty of fiction is that it’s unlimited, you can create whatever you desire, and craft your OWN perfect story, and that’s exactly what the author was able to achieve here. All stories are different in their own ways, and may appeal to different audiences, you will never not find at least one work of fiction in this that you enjoy. As you’re reading though this, you’re able to let your mind wander, and imagine your own story that YOU’LL love. Have fun reading this, take your time to appreciate it, and enjoy! 

Black Swan Saga

The legend of Saint George and the Dragon is well known. It’s in books and statues and on coins. But that is not the true story. Black Swan Saga tells the true story. St George is misguided by stories of heroes killing dragons, and rescuing and marrying a princess. In the true story, the Dragon and the Princess rescue St George from a wetland. An evil lord twists this true story into the legend of St George killing the Dragon in a plague-ridden swamp. When the Princess finds out about the untrue legend, she gets the true story told. The Dragon and the Lord eventually do battle. The daughter of the Princess becomes an eco-warrior and the Dragon becomes a superhero. They help save people and cities from drowning with rising sea levels and more severe floods. Black Swan Saga is an allegory for the age of global warming/climate change. 

Franco

We are nothing but the fruit of our childhood. How many children and young people have been deprived of the right to a decent life and ended up in shelters and nursing homes, not all of which are actually cared for. In that situation, it is nothing but friendship and love that gives them a reason to fight and live. We want to rest, we really want to rest. But life has made a promise to itself, which is, in fact, the truest of promises. It has made a promise that it will not leave us indifferent and deprive us of stability. Can we tolerate more? How? We have used all the tools of living and patience. So how can we live longer? Can we live longer at all?

Can we?

Jump Scare

Hair-raising, spine-tingling and bizarre encounters will leave your mind wandering in a medley of thoughts and hallucinations.

From demons in the TV to a door that no one wants to go near, Jump Scare is full of seemingly normal events that might not be so normal.

Magic McFee And The Legend Of The Sorcerer

Things aren’t looking so good for Magic McFee at her new school. Firstly, her new English teacher, Marcus Slay, doesn’t seem to be up to any good. How can somebody hate her so much before even knowing her?

Secondly, her new friend, Katie Harrow, is in deep trouble. Magic’s fears are confirmed when one day, Katie goes missing during school, her bizarre disappearance unexplained. She soon finds out that Katie’s disappearance isn’t just an innocent day off school.

A series of other strange events take a toll on Magic as the school year turns into an almost unbearable nightmare. Her worries escalate after overhearing a terrifying exchange between Slay and her History teacher, Remy Lockwood.

With the help of her other friends, can Magic escape the horrors she’s begun to uncover, and save Katie Harrow from what she’s learned could be a terrible fate?

Nubepollis

Nubepollis is a land unheard, unseen, and unnoticed by many. What secrets does this great city have? Have you ever wondered how we get dreams when we sleep? This city wields magic which its inhabitants have mastered. The city above clouds waits for its story to be told. Perhaps, you may learn that clouds have a reason for resembling your pets or other familiar things.

Follow Josh, who loves to dream and is a big fan of the starry sky. With him let century old secrets be unveiled. You are in for an adventure that is too surreal to be forgotten.

The Elvish Bride

Tommy Trickett is a tall, robust and handsome farmer. All the village girls were in love with him but he was waiting for just the right one. One sleepless night, he went to investigate some strange lights down by the river. He saw some Elf maidens dancing on the misty lea. When they saw him, they marched back over the bridge. The youngest one however, was clearly fascinated and had to be gently led away. Just before the next full moon, she sang to him in Elvish. They met at midnight, fell in love and got married. Everything went ever so well until…

The Half Child

A half-demon, half-vampire child is born to a royal family. His birth causes a huge conflict between the humans, demons, and the vampires. A mysterious old man saves him from his parents’ killer, and the world thinks he is dead. He continues to live a normal life, trying to know more about his life and to train to become stronger. Later, he discovers children are being kidnapped and murdered. Under the guidance of the old man, he decides to awaken his powers, with the help of a smart lady, to help children across the world. Soon he realizes things are not as easy as they seem, and his life is turned upside down after being betrayed.

The Journey

Ariana arrives at her new boarding school, Ravenwood School, where she befriends several other students, who come from different families. As the school progresses, the students quickly make new friends.

Soon after the school year starts, Ariana and her friends discover keys. They learn that these keys unlock a portal to a magical school, Starlight Academy. However, a prank by one of the students leaves them vulnerable to danger.

The Mysterious Shadow

Sophie Bethalion is a normal child who goes to school daily. One day a mysterious shadow catches her attention on her way to school. She starts noticing that same shadow more often. On one occasion, it starts to snow heavily and that results in students having a day off. However, that doesn’t stop Sophie from exploring and figuring out what that mysterious shadow is. What is that shadow? And, where did it come from?

I Was Born Twice

"The hero of the novel was not afraid of death as much as her fear of continuing to live. The novel tells of a girl who was exposed to many crises and difficulties in her life, which made her accept suicide.

“so If she was reborn, her life would change for the better."

Angel Hearts

Sarah walks among the flowers as if they were jasmine in their color, and as if they were roses in their scent.

Her heart is big and love flows from it as if it were a river that quenches everyone's thirst around it, until it reaches Adam's heart and it beats, and his life is bursting with happiness. But, the days do not always flow smoothly, and amidst the roses there are thorns, so will Adam's love for Sarah continue?

There is good and bad in life, but the good overpowers the bad in the end.

This story is an example of generosity, love and forgiveness.