SHAKTI OF THE ILLUMINATED LOTUS
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GENRE: erotic supernatural dark fantasy
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BLURB:
The enigmatic and powerful king of Asukhas rules over the technologically, scientifically, and militarily advanced Western Continent, closely guarding his blissfully ignorant population of captive humans.
The golden-haired spirit, Ahankara, is suddenly released from captivity in the void and unleashes a powerful reptile upon the world's oceans.
Associate professor of philosophy Anjali Valpolicella seeks psychotherapy from renowned Western psychologist Dr. AlexanDRA, and their therapy sessions may reveal an important secret to possessing the much-coveted Trident of Kumarun.
In
Shakti of the Illuminated Lotus: A Dark, Erotic & Futuristic Fantasy for
Adults oceans roil as factions doggedly compete in a dark and erotic quest to
find the Trident, hidden by the Eastern continent's divine panthers for
centuries. The fate of the World teeters on the brink. Who will possess the
Trident? Do they want to use it to gain access to the holy realm of Juwala, or
will they use the Trident to destroy the realm and take command of military
forces of unimaginable power?
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EXCERPT
Monologue Part 1
Did you know that you are a descendant of the Asukhas? You are both holy and unholy, human, and divine, gifted in profound ways that lie dormant in your being awaiting the touch of Shakti to ignite the fire of the Asukha in you! Yearn not for the blissful abode of Juwala, the place of eternal happiness, behind the deep blue sky, for in Kumarun’s realm you will revolt for what you are which is an Asukha in body, spirit, mind and in your thirst and hunger for self-enlightenment. You are beast and you are divine, never forget that!
The Rise of Asukhas
It now comes to the story of your ancestors, dear reader. You hailed from the Spirits of Illumination and from the once holy teachers of Juwala, Vrishaaktan, Balaktaan and Golikdan. After the separation from Kunjahl and Ahankara, the three teachers and seventy-seven Spirits of Illumination suffered for months, fighting their uncontrollable hunger for flesh. The impact of Trishna upon them was severe but through the unholy powers, which they had acquired in the caves of the ocean, after banishment from Juwala, these beings resisted being destroyed by Trishna’s essence. They all went into hiding, afraid of themselves and of what they were becoming. The terror of their unholy selves was fearful. The powers that they were gaining overwhelmed these once holy beings. Unable to provide solace and comfort to each other, the three teachers parted ways, seeking out dark places on earth to hide and suffer.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Luki Belle works in the media industry. Listening avidly to stories from diverse cultural fiction books read to her by her extended family, storytelling was a fixture from early childhood. Pouring over magnificent and enchanting illustrated books in her family's library, Luki was drawn to the mythology of South Asian Indians, Greeks, and Romans. These diverse mythologies were her strongest inspiration when, many years later, she started penning the first outline for her debut novel, Shakti of the Illuminated Lotus.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE
Luki Belle will award a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
8 Comments
Dear Kenyan Poet (Owen Habel), thank you so much for hosting my book today! I am so delighted and grateful to have this opportunity :)
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