Selvin Reid Beautiful Newness

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Luccius and Neive never realised the consequences of their love for each other, it was never their intention to have to fight a strong and powerful force. Their love causes the past and the future to collide, transporting them both into a world of gun crime and gangs. Where the language of the day consists of Street slang and the music is consumed in Hip Hop and Rap , all played out on the inner city streets of the UK Luccius is a prince from a Kingdom called Alpha; he falls for a peasant girl, called Nieve. Their love is instant and powerful.Maximillius, Luccius's elder brother, wants to be King, is jealous of his little brother. He is driven by lust and desire for Nieve, in an effort to fulfil his desires Maximillius makes a pact with the devil in exchange for his soul.Luccius senses that there is a malevolence affecting the kingdom, he conveys his feelings to Nieve, she tells him of a mystical woman that lives in the forest, the oracle. Luccius and Nieve visit this woman, who tells them of a prophecy, foretelling of a perfect moment when two worlds combine to form the Beautiful Newness.Tragedy catapults Luccius and Nieve into a parallel world, a world where the prophecy and Luccius destiny are slowly revealed.The Beautiful Newness is a fast paced urban gritty novella, featuring characters you love, hate and feel pity for all at the same time, leaving your emotions confused and in turmoil. The theme of undying love permeates through the pages, and the mix of fantasy, magic and sorcery combined with the social economic and morality issues of modern day society makes The Beautiful Newness original and unique.