The Classroom: Ashley and Her Mystical Tale

by Bhavna Khemlani

Two worlds-life and death-merge in ways that Ashley, a new teacher at a strange new school, struggles to comprehend. Bewildered but keen for comprehension, Ashley embarks on a quest for understanding in her new environment. Suddenly, everything she thought she knew about the world has been turned on its head. What was once obvious is now confusing and blurry. In her search for understanding, she grapples with life's big questions. Can there be life after death? What happens when a person's last wish is not fulfilled? Can the dead return to quench the thirst of desire? Her journey has taken a new route as her friends and students share her curiosity-and six mischievous spirits who keep her on her toes. The passionate protagonists - Ashley Preston, Dominic Thurston, Edwin Brown, Jude Gilliam, Margarita Flinghead, Sarah Compton, Thomas Boyle, Viera Katz, Roy Demir, Edward Foreman, and Judy Lee will rekindle the forgotten angst to those affiliations that ought to be chucked out. John Mosaic and Barney Peacock, enigmatic creatures whose magical abilities intrigue Ashley, have their own motivations to get involved in the mortal world. John, the three-eyed living being does not only carry the name mosaic but also signifies its piece within his body and surrounding. Barney's feathers act like a glorious fan during sunset expressing her uniform division of eye feathers that protects her from any dust particles or cold spirit. As Ashley and her friends do their best to navigate ever-changing relationship needs and expectations, they must decide what is truly best for themselves. Before she knows it, she is pulled into a confusing and mystical world of slavery, poaching, pirates, and a vicious blood feud. This tale brings one to a new expedition of travel, love, humor, thrill, and suspense. Can Ashley untangle the mystery before it is too late? Can she trust her friends? Can she trust her own instincts? Class is in session. Are you prepared for the lesson? The Bell has rung!

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 8, 2013

About the author

Bhavna Khemlani’s empowering journey navigates being an Educator, Poet, Author, Corporate Trainer, Academic & Creative Writing Coach, Researcher, Reiki Master Teacher, Counselor Existential Well-being Counseling: A Person-centered Experiential Approach - KU Leuven, Belief Clearing and Mindfulness Practitioner.

It's a thriving inspiration as Co-Leader of Bangkok Women Writers Group – BWWG. Co-founder of 360 Degrees Mind.Body.Spirit workshops. In the honor of BWWG 20 years celebration, 'Rhythm of Missing Pieces’ Anthology was published in 2021 by I-Fah Publishing. Research Journal 2020 - The Impact of Reiki Treatments (Hands-on Energetic Healing) and Existential Well-Being Counseling in Reducing Stress and Improving the Well-Being and Quality of Life of Young People.

One of her research’s, ‘Transitions in the healthcare systems in times of uncertainty exploring views by experts through Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence published 2018 received an International Award by the World Research Council (Research Ratna Awards 2019) for the outstanding contribution in the field of Research. Fiction Novels include: The Wagging Tale of Bliss-Reconnecting, The Classroom - Ashley & her Mystical Tale, Maples - Rejuvenating Cocktail etc. Author - Editor of Anthology 'Gratitude, Good News, & Guidelines' 33 nonfiction stories from writers across the globe. Keep in touch: Facebook: Stories by Bhavna Khemlani; Reiki Infinity Energetic Healing; Website: www.bhavkhemlani.com

Her Non Fiction short story, 'Love Shack' was translated to Khmer Language and the Anthology 'Vitheavy 2016' was launched in the 5th Cambodian book Fair 2016. She is a passionate author of poems, articles, Flash Fiction, short stories: A Mystifying Evening, Whispers of the Mannequins, Levitating inside the Elephant, & Rose Quartz published in the Big Chilli Expat Magazine. The book of Anthology with the Bangkok Women Writers group ‘Monsoon Midnights’ was published by Big Chilli Magazine in December 2014 and reached Amazon Best Sellers List for Travel/Literary.

Website: www.bhavkhemlani.com

Reviews

[Neda Aria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished this book in 2 days, couldn't stop reading. It was too intriguing to put down. I loved the sense of adventure and the humor and how the main character developed during the story. Looking forward to read the next

[Riddhi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book because there is a little of mystery which I love . I also like this book because it is first person point of view which allows you to understand what the main character is feeling and seeing. This book also has a audio cd which is a poetry that shows a reflection of some parts in the book.One of my favorite parts of this book is when she starts to feel that someone is following her. The rest is a mystery. If you want to know who is following her and why go read the book.