The Scary Book of Fairy Tales
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away . . . Will you dare to unearth the horrors lurking beneath these once-innocent stories?This spine-chilling anthology weaves together real fairy tales from cultures across the globe, unmasking the eerie and unsettling narratives that have been whispered through generations. From the chilling depths of the Brothers Grimm's Germany to the haunting folklore of Japan, these stories were never meant for the faint of heart.Discover the true terror of "Little Red Cap," where the woodsman may arrive too late to save the day, or "Bluebeard," a tale of matrimonial horror and secrets lurking in locked chambers. Encounter the chilling "Baba Yaga," a witch from Slavic folklore who feasts on those who dare to trespass, and the sinister "Teke-Teke" from Japan, a vengeful spirit seeking her missing legs.Perfect for lovers of history, culture, and the macabre, The Scary Book of Fairy Tales captivates with its blend of horror and enchantment. These authentic tales promise to thrill and haunt, inviting you to explore the shadowy corners of global folklore. Are you ready to uncover the terrifying truths behind these timeless stories?
A Tide of Treason
"A high-seas adventure unlike any you've ever read." -Samantha R. Goode, author of Bound & BarbedFor Pirate Captain Veshak, the sea is both his home and his battleground. He sails the open waters as a privateer, striking against those who once betrayed his homeland. When a dangerous secret from Raktam surfaces, he finds himself entangled in an environmental conspiracy alongside Zara, a mysterious woman from the sea with a price on her head. Though claiming her bounty could end Veshak's isolation, he refuses to trade in mortal lives.On the other side of the sea, Prince Dorian longs to sail and leave his crown behind. His father plans to marry him to a noblewoman but he only cares for his gentleman-in-waiting. Unbeknownst to him or his love, the very escape he's longed for is the beginning of his kingdom's downfall. The prince's ship is intercepted by Veshak, and the trauma of learning that the two share a face unveils a dark power nestled inside Dorian.Romance blooms between Zara and Veshak, secrets of the past resurface, and as the trios fates unravel they must decide whether to chase vengeance and kill the king that threatens them or trust the tides of fate to lead them toward something greater.
Hemlock & Silver
DELUXE EDITION--a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring bright green sprayed edges, a foil stamp on the casing, and custom endpapers illustrated by the author.From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of "Snow White" steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kind Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save--seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on. But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja's unorthodox methods can save her. Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat, and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick. Or it might be the thing that kills them all.
Lashenka and Other Stories
Join three sisters on a treasure quest, and a nameless woman in the desert as she runs along the train tracks. Help a squirrel solve a mystery, and an old man on a path to the stars. Accompany two women on their journey through the four directions, and then within themselves. Meet a frog woman living under a tree in a bog, as she strives to free herself from the bounds placed upon her and her friends. These six fairy tales explore gratitude and uncertainty, expansion and humility, mountains and sand, water and stars. And the power behind even the most ordinary of wishes.
The Bell Witches
The new gothic fantasy sensation from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Lindsey Kelk. PRE-ORDER NOW! 'Your new obsession' Cosmopolitan YOU'LL WANT TO BE ONE. UNTIL YOU KNOW THEIR SECRETS. After sixteen-year-old Emily's father tragically dies, she is forced to live with the only family she has left, an aunt and grandmother in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in a house as beautiful as it is mysterious.But all is not what it seems with the Bell family; they're hiding a magical secret.When Emily meets the alluring Wyn, she forms a connection that feels like it was always meant to be. As the spark between them grows more powerful, her life takes an exhilarating and terrifying turn; but every step closer to him, takes her a step further away from her family.Emily will find out that blood is always thicker than water... THERE'S NO BOND GREATER THAN MAGIC
The Bacchus Chronicles
Message to my readers: Life might give you many obstacles and traumatic roads to navigate, but there is a point to it all. Do not place obstacles in your forefront, as they will strangle life from your future. The tomboy and the mighty hammers who paved the way to the yellow brick road: D. Wright, G. Carcamo, V. Mccoy, J. Lipscomb, T. Bean, G. Vanhorn, J. Walker, M. D. Bell, D. Towns, D. Jackson, T. Costello, R. Hollins, D. Nembhard, Herbert B. Kinchen and the late K. Rogers.
Ashes to Ashes
Small-town Minnesota teenager Basil "The Brute" Thorson--a shy, reluctant wrestling star and "special" tracked into special education classes--vows to make his family whole again in the wake of multiple tragedies, during a year in which his community is roiled by strange religious and mythological events. Another perceptive and empathetic novel from the author of Indie Next and All Iowa Reads selection Little Wolves, blending myth, history, and religion with a nuanced look at contemporary rural life, perfect for fans of Marilynne Robinson, Richard Russo, and Paul Harding. When the ashes from an Ash Wednesday service in the prairie town of Andwhen, Minnesota, refuse to wash off, members of a small congregation are left wondering whether they've been blessed or cursed. For Basil--a "gentle giant" of a teen reeling from a farming accident that shattered his family and haunted by his mother's decade-long confinement in a state mental hospital--the ashes become a sign. He embarks on a secret ritual of fasting and prayer, seeking meaning in his unraveling world. Meanwhile, Basil and his friends, Lukas and Morgan (who self-identify as "a gay, a goth, and a giant"), stumble upon what may be the centuries-old remains of a Viking explorer in a local meadow, a find that brings its own complications, as folk history clashes with the agendas of online racists. As Basil's relentless fasting warps his grip on reality, the danger he poses to himself and his family escalates. Blending the fragments of a Norse saga with a finely observed portrait of rural Midwestern life at the start of the pandemic, Thomas Maltman delivers a novel of narrative daring and profound empathy--his most inventive and compassionate work yet.
A Sorceress Comes to Call
Named a Best Fantasy Book of the Year by NPR, Elle, and PasteA Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award NomineeFrom New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes A Sorceress Comes to Call--a dark reimagining of the Brothers Grimm's "The Goose Girl," rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magic. Cordelia knows her mother is . . . unusual. Their house doesn't have any doors between rooms--there are no secrets in this house--and her mother doesn't allow Cordelia to have a single friend. Unless you count Falada, her mother's beautiful white horse. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is on her daily rides with him. But more than simple eccentricity sets her mother apart. Other mothers don't force their daughters to be silent and motionless for hours, sometimes days, on end. Other mothers aren't evil sorcerers. When her mother unexpectedly moves them into the manor home of a wealthy older Squire and his kind but keen-eyed sister, Hester, Cordelia knows this welcoming pair are to be her mother's next victims. But Cordelia feels at home for the very first time among these people, and as her mother's plans darken, she must decide how to face the woman who raised her to save the people who have become like family. "Kingfisher never fails to dazzle."--Peter S. Beagle, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author of The Last Unicorn "Kingfisher is an inventive fantasy powerhouse."--BookPage Also by T. KingfisherNettle & BoneThornhedgeWhat Moves the DeadWhat Feasts at NightA House with Good Bones
The Bloodless Queen
Part ecological Orpheus and Eurydice myth and part gothic thriller, discover this atmospheric near-future sci-fi novel about fae mysteries deep within strange nature preserves Perfect for readers of Jeff VanderMeer, Chuck Wendig, and Sunyi Dean - "Richly imagined and beautifully written, with a highly original and very creepy magic system." --R. F. Kuang (on Johnson's The Forever Sea) On the autumnal equinox of 1987, after fencing off half of the Earth's land for huge nature reserves called Harbors, the leaders of the world called on their peoples to celebrate. Then began the horror and the magic. Everyone who died that day--all 132,329 of them--instead of going cold and still, turned odd and fae. They became mischievous and murderous, before disappearing into their nearest Harbor, never seen again. And each year after that on the autumnal equinox, the same terrible transformations would occur: the wretched dead not dying, but instead riddling and whispering of a faerie queen--bloodless and powerful--while fleeing into the wild confines of the Harbors. In the present day, Evangeline and Calidore are working as fencers, government-employed protectors whose magical powers come from mysterious tattoos of prime numbers. When they aren't fixing the fences of the Midwest Harbor that separates the human world from Faerie or patrolling on the equinox, they are parents of an almost-seven-year-old daughter named Winnie. But as the new year's autumnal equinox approaches, Evangeline and Calidore find themselves thrust into a vast conspiracy that stretches across governments, religions, and fencers worldwide. As they race to untangle this web of power and intrigue, they will need to confront the questions that have haunted the world since the fences were built: What lies at the heart of the Harbors? Who waits there?
Cinderella’s Greek Island Temptation
In this latest Summer Escapes story by Cara Colter, Hailey is rescued from the ocean and offered sanctuary on her rescuer's superyacht. But as her missing memories return, will she be able to leave behind her budding romance with the gorgeous billionaire? SWEPT UP IN THEIR FAIRY TALE! Fished from the sea and whisked aboard a superyacht moored off Crete, Hailey is only certain of two things: her first name, and that her rescuer must be the most attractive, charismatic man she's ever met! Gage insists on helping Hailey however he can, but after several days in a whirlwind of sheer tempting luxury, Hailey begins to suspect it's a very different existence from hers. As flashes of memory return, she knows reality is beckoning...so why is the thought of leaving Gage behind so hard? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Summer Escapes
The Explanatory Element in the Folk-tales of the North-American Indians
