Camilla the Great
Life: 15 Short Stories That Honor the Imago Dei
(A Doorway Anthology)
Sail on Serenade
At Ocean’s Door
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From Farm Girl to Circus Sensation!
Camilla Waller never thought she was destined for anything beyond her quiet life on a rural seaside farm. But when tragedy strikes, leaving her family’s future in jeopardy, Camilla is forced to make a daring choice: join a traveling circus in a desperate attempt to save everything she holds dear.
What starts as an act of survival soon becomes a transformative journey. As she battles through the chaos and challenges of circus life, Camilla discovers an inner strength and resilience she never knew existed.
With fierce determination and a drive to honor her father’s legacy, she pushes herself past every limit—becoming more than anyone, including herself, ever imagined.
Camilla the Great isn’t just a name—it’s her destiny!
Description:
A vibrant collection of short stories presented by Doorway Publishing that explores and honors the Imago Dei (the image of God) through 15 engaging fictional tales written by a diverse group of authors.
This collection focuses on the complete spectrum of life, from formation in the womb, childhood into adulthood, and all the way through old age. Each tale stands on its own and together they illustrate the complete value of life. Some deal with moral dilemmas grounded in a snapshot of time, while others explore the past, the future, and fantastical worlds to communicate the importance of preserving life. Experience the sorrow of loss, the joy of redemption, the thrill of harrowing adventures with heroes both ordinary and exceptional.
The imaginative expression of Imago Dei is needed now more than ever for a world surrounded by emptiness, isolation, and condemnation. The Life Anthology is a beacon of hope in a dark world, projecting the light of God’s promise in a unique way that reaches the heart, stimulates the mind, and calls the reader to consider His most precious creation. Us.
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The timeless tale of At Ocean’s Door continues with Sail on Serenade. Summer has ended and Noah Sullivan prepares to embark on a high seas adventure with his friend and mentor, Conrad. Noah confronts the ghosts of his past while forging a path to his future, and Conrad faces troubles of his own.
Meanwhile, the Stephens family has made a fresh start in Boston. Lily is committed to finishing her schooling, content to wait for Noah to return in the Spring. Sudden, unforeseen events force Lily to confront incredible challenges she isn’t prepared to face.
Weeks turn into months and the physical separation begins to wear on the young couple. Old flames are rekindled and new jealousies are ignited as Noah and Lily struggle to stay focused on what really matters. Will a tenous ray of hope be enough to keep them from drowning in the rough waters of life that threaten to drive them apart?
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17-year-old Noah Sullivan lived a sheltered life under the care of his overprotective Aunt Prissy. Confined within the walls of Birchwood Cottage off the rocky coast of Maine, he never considered that there was more to life, until now. After a chance meeting with the charming and vibrant Lily Stephens, Noah is awakened to the prospect of imagination, adventure, and love.
Over the course of one transformative summer, Lily encourages Noah to push himself beyond his limitations and discover the man he wants to become. Noah is faced not only with the challenge of his budding friendship with Lily and his increasing jealousy, but he must also navigate the changing relationship with Aunt Prissy, who takes extreme measures to protect him from the dangers of the outside world.
At Ocean’s Door is a timeless coming of age story set in the early twentieth century that explores friendship, perseverance, and faith while harkening back to a simpler time.