The Weaver and the Web
A woman destined for glory and the goddess determined to see her fall from grace.Arachne of Hypaepa was born to be a weaver. Known as the best in all of Lydia, she leads a charmed life, full of fame and fortune. But her circumstances soon take a turn for the worse when she offends the goddess of craft with her hubris.Confident in her abilities, Arachne brazenly challenges Athena to a contest: Whoever impresses the townsfolk of Hypaepa will hold the title of best weaver among mortals and the divine. Athena agrees to the competition, and the two women go head-to-head, putting their talents to the test. When Arachne catches a glimpse of Athena's otherworldly design-a reminder to mortals of their place-her sure-fire victory turns to crumbling ash.Angered by the slight and desperate to prove herself, Arachne devises a new plan: Defeat the goddess by weaving a scene depicting the hypocrisy of the gods in jaw-dropping detail. When the tapestries are finally revealed, it's clear Arachne has prevailed over Athena, using not only her skill but her cunning, another attribute Athena credits to herself.Enraged by her audacity, Athena unleashes her fury on Arachne, tearing apart not only her greatest work but her unshakeable spirit. Humiliated and broken, Arachne must find a way to save all that her act of defiance has cost both her and her family.The Weaver and the Web is a retelling of the myth of Arachne, the tragic tale of a woman ensnared by pride and caught in the tangled web of a jealous goddess.This retelling contains themes that some may find distressing, including physical assault and suicidal ideation.
The Tome of Terrible Truths
Step back into the shadows and explore the unknown with "The Tome of Terrible Truths," the haunting sequel to "The Grimoire of Forgotten Fairytales." In this new collection, William Moore invites you to delve deeper into a world where dark nursery rhymes whisper secrets, eldritch riddles challenge the mind, and twisted parables reveal the terrifying truths that lurk just out of sight."With each step I take into the unknown, I feel like I'm walking a fine line between discovery and madness."Prepare to be drawn into a labyrinth of mystery and fear. Every page offers a new path, a new question, and a new risk. From cursed lullabies to cosmic horrors, from unsettling children's rhymes to stories of lost souls, this collection is a journey into the very heart of darkness. Each tale pulses with the eerie charm that has captivated over 250,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram, combining gripping storytelling with mesmerising illustrations that bring the otherworldly to life.But be warned: these pages hold more than just stories-they hold the keys to doors better left unopened. Venture forth if you dare, but remember: some truths are best left undiscovered.Are you ready to uncover the secrets within "The Tome of Terrible Truths"?
Tangled Tales
Four Reimagined Fairy TalesA WOLF'S TALE: Can Little Red turn the tables and tame the Wolf?CINDY REVISITED: Will there be an actual happy ending for this modern day Cinderella Story?GOLDIE & THE 3 BEARS: Just who seduces whom in this twisted tale? And will Goldilocks find the mate that's just right?KNOCK THREE TIMES: Two star-crossed lovers, a charmed lamp, a sexy reluctant genie, and a goddess who bears a grudge? What a magic carpet ride of sheer enchantment.
MoonNite
Hunted by a masked man who stalks through mirrors; Haunted by her mother's gruesome, unnatural death; And hounded by a shadowy organization, Soneyu struggles to unravel the mysteries that shock her small town. Through the slaughter, a man captures her eye, but something is off. Soneyu must fight homicide charges while dodging menacing creatures, human and grotesque. Is it real - or a figment of a disturbed imagination...
Blood Moon Dragon
Curvy country star Cassie Miller-Pope lives and breathes music until the fated day when betrayal boots her in the backside and leaves her flailing for balance. She completes her obligations, then demands her manager-ex-boyfriend give her time off to visit her home country of New Zealand. No, she's not licking her wounds. She's checking out her unexpected inheritance from her grandfather. That's her story, and she's sticking to the script. Hone Taniwha is a bad boy-a reputation he's earned honestly and doesn't deny. After all, his rules aren't hush-hush. He makes his anti-marriage and attachment opinions clear before each sexual encounter. But what he does keep secret is his true identity. His surname indicates his shifter personality. Hone is a taniwha-that's dragon to you non-New Zealand readers-and to help keep his human form and his tribes' otherness under the radar, sex and lots of it, is a necessity. Cassie is enamored with Hone from the beginning, despite warnings from her best friend. Hone experiences the same lethal attraction and struggles to avoid the woman who wears happy-ever-after on an invisible billboard above her head. Unbeknown to Cassie, the second she gives in to her desire for the charming rogue, she's placed herself in jeopardy, and it's not just danger to her beleaguered heart. This time it's her life on the line...in a battle that's the stuff of legends. Warning: Contains a voluptuous, girl-next-door heroine with a wounded heart and a sexy, happy-go-lucky alpha hero with a rebellious dragon. Both have secrets, so let's see how things shake down...
Lost Camelot
Guinevere, wife of the Pendragon and Queen of Camelot is tricked by Morgan Le Fay. The grieving queen mistakenly drinks Shee blood and spends a thousand years as a vampire far away from her beloved court and her children. Through the ages, her love for Arthur never wanes and when he is reborn she faces the temptation to seek him out but realizes her weaknesses could spell Arthur's doom. A series of strange encounters reunites Queen Guinevere with her court and once again she--and King Arthur are called back to Camelot. Will Merlin or Nimue help her break the curse? Will she ever be free from Morgan Le Fay's spell? Read all three books in LOST CAMELOT, an Arthurian vampire fantasy. LOST CAMELOT contains Books 1-3: Guinevere Forever, Guinevere Unconquered and The Undead Queen of Camelot. Read more of M.L. Bullock's historical fantasy novels: The Desert QueenThe Tale of NefretThe Falcon RisesThe Kingdom of NefertitiThe Song of the Bee Eater
Black Moon Dragon
A sacrifice for love has repercussions across the centuries. After her father dies, Jessalyn Brown's life is one drama after another, and now she has developed a mysterious and surely fatal disease. Either that or she's turning crazy. Desperate for answers, she travels to the city, and that's where her dilemmas become bigger and life-threatening. In a deep depression after he executed his mother to keep dragons a secret from humans, Manu Taniwha's life is full of petty squabbles and a noisy faction who demand he step down as the leader. Now a young woman is setting fires and threatening his leadership. He must execute her too, for the good of his people. Except when he meets her, he discovers she is his mate. She is the one person in this world who might make his life bearable. Taniwha politics and secret dragon stuff create roadblocks to a romance, while the mystery of Jessalyn's heritage is plain puzzling. The clock is ticking, and if Manu doesn't get his act together, he'll lose the perfect-for-him woman. Contains a grumpy billionaire taniwha, mesmerizing tattoos, politics, and a strong, sassy woman who is about to burst out of her cocoon and kick dragon butt. Stand well back because her flames are hot!
Radha
About the BookNight after night, I longed to hear the notes of his flute. To be held by him, dance with him, feel myself vaporise in his embrace ...Radha, the princess of Barsana, is married to Chote Mukhiya Ayan Gopa, head of the Gopa clan. But she is restless, for he is not the dark playmate of her dreams.When she first cradles the infant Krishna, Radha can feel the surreal bond they share course through her veins. And as Krishna grows up, he reveals a similar and compelling longing for her. She knows that theirs is a relationship that has transcended many lifetimes. But that is not how Ayan Gopa sees it-to him, Radha is a vile adulteress who has destroyed the honour of the Gopa clan by giving herself to another man.Radha finds herself facing the village panchayat, charged with an illicit and scandalous affair with a man thirteen years younger than her. But how can her love for Krishna, her blue-necked deity, be illicit?In Radha: The Princess of Barsana, Neelima Dalmia Adhar tells the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna in all its glory. Complex and exhilarating, erotic and heartbreaking, there is no grander story than theirs.About the AuthorNeelima Dalmia Adhar is the bestselling author of Father Dearest: The Life and Times of R.K. Dalmia, The Merchants of Death and The Secret Diary of Kasturba. She lives in Delhi with her husband, children and two grandchildren.
Curveball Cursed
To play or not to play, that is the question... Having helped her Small Folk teammates win the Fairy League Series and gain control of the powerful Web Gem, star player Emily DeWitt is back at Pattersonville West High School for a redo of her senior year, hoping to repeat the magic as her Unicorns quest for the State Championship. This time she'll be joined by Adrien Thorn, the century-old Designated Hitter she saved from the Unseelie Queen's dark clutches last season. Since one-time rival Callie McMasters has contracted to play the summer season with the Wild Hunt, the path is clear to win it all. But unbeknownst to anyone else, Adrien isn't fully free of the Unseelie Queen. Her parting curse haunts him: If he so much as tries out for the Unicorns, she will reclaim him. So, while Emily can't wait for the summer season to start, Adrien just wants to be left alone. All is not glitter and wishes in the Fairy Realm, either. In the shadows, a plot is spun. If it succeeds, both the Fairy Realm and mortal world could be turned upside down, Emily's Small Folk friends will lose their hard-won freedom, and Callie McMasters might be staying in the Fairy Realm for a lot longer than she ever intended
Odyssey
The legendary Stephen Fry breathes new life into the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series. Odysseus's journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotion. Stephen Fry brings a thrilling refresh to the complex ancient poem with humor, pathos, and a rich love of the original tale. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.With clear language and easy-to-follow references, this retelling offers a fresh and approachable way for new readers and longtime fans alike to experience this classic tale. BELOVED AUTHOR: Stephen Fry is an icon whose signature wit and mellifluous style make this retelling utterly unique. This is a perfect entry point--fans will love hearing his interpretation, whether they are familiar with the original myths or not. TIMELESS STORIES: For fans of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film, The Odyssey, as well as bestselling books such as Madeline Miller's Circe or Song of Achilles, Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, this is the ideal next great read. These ancient tales never get old. POPULAR SERIES: The previous books that comprise Stephen Fry's Greek Myths--Mythos, Heroes, and Troy--have been international bestsellers, praised for their engaging and nuanced retellings. Now fans can finally read Fry's take on The Odyssey. GORGEOUS GIFT: With a vibrant contemporary design, full-color artwork throughout, and shimmering metallic highlights on the jacket, this book makes a superb present. Perfect for: Fans of Stephen FryFans of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and ZendayaAncient history buffsReaders of myth and loreFans of Madeline Miller's and Pat Barker's retellings of Greek mythologyClassics majors and classicistsArt lovers
Light Created the World
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Persian myths with this collection of stories. Discover how Light shaped the universe at the Fire of creation, and how humans were formed. Marvel at the tales of towering mountains rising and the significance of sleep for all living beings. Will the demons of darkness prevail, or will wisdom triumph?
A Dark and Drowning Tide
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor's murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic. "Clever, emotional, and gorgeous--at its core, this is a story about the healing capacity of love."--Ava Reid, author of Juniper & Thorn Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a fabled spring. The magical spring promises untold power, which the king wants to harness in order to secure his reign over the embattled country of Brunnestaad. Lorelei is determined to use this opportunity to prove herself and make her wildest, most impossible dream come true: to become a naturalist, able to travel freely to lands she's only read about. The expedition gets off to a harrowing start when its leader--Lorelei's beloved mentor--is murdered in her quarters aboard their ship. The suspects are the five remaining expedition mates, each with their own motive. The only person Lorelei knows must be innocent is her longtime academic rival, the insufferably gallant and maddeningly beautiful Sylvia von Wolff. Now in charge of the expedition, Lorelei must find the spring before the murderer strikes again--and a coup begins in earnest. But there are other dangers lurking in the dark: forests that rearrange themselves at night, rivers with slumbering dragons hiding beneath the water, and shapeshifting beasts out for blood. As Lorelei and Sylvia grudgingly work together to uncover the truth--and resist their growing feelings for each other--they discover that their leader had secrets of her own. Secrets that make Lorelei question whether justice is worth pursuing, and if this kingdom is worth saving at all.
The Treasury of Folklore
An entertaining and captivating collection of myths, tales, and traditions surrounding the seas, skies, and woodlands that make up our natural world. Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies, and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends, and folktales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury of Folklore offers a portal into the lore of the natural world that has been whispered through the generations. In this mesmerizing compendium you'll embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales that have been woven into the very fabric of our natural world. You'll tread mysterious waters and be beguiled by the sirens and sea monsters, soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings, from thunder gods to constellations that have guided traveler's across the heavens.
Frightful Folklore of North America
Tapping into the resurgence of interest in horror and folklore and illustrated with 75 linocut-style artworks, this contemporary, cool and highly desirable collection of scary North American legends has standout visual appeal. "The brilliance of Frightful Folklore of North America is how it captures the expansiveness of the land, the various cultures (Native and non-Native), the stories told over time ... This impressive collection will haunt your imagination."- V. Castro, author of Goddess of Filth and The Haunting of AlejandraDiscover the original folk horror of North America: over 100 of the most terrifying legends and gruesome folklore that emerged over the centuries in response to this wild continent's harsh and awesome landscapes and often tragic history. From the Indigenous Peoples to those who in later times crossed sea and land to settle there, each culture has added its stories, taboos and fears to this ghastly anthology. Read about: Qallupilluit of Nunavut: This green, scaly, web-handed sea-monster hunts along the ice floes, kidnapping children that wander too close to the water.La Corriveau of Quebec: A woman hanged for murder and witchcraft runs through the night in her gibbet chasing her victims.Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest The Wild Man of America, who has been spotted throughout history.Ghost Moose of Maine: Hunters are drawn to keep pursuing this spectral creature until they die of exhaustion or exposure.La Diablesse of Tobago: A young woman who made a pact with the Devil. When in human form, she entraps men with her beauty and lures them to an untimely end.Green Lady of Hawaii With seaweed for hair, knotted roots for hands and jagged splinters for teeth, she hunts for children to replace her own lost boy. And many, many more ... Each chill-inducing tale is illustrated with a spectacular linocut-style artwork. From Greenland to Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, this collection embodies the unique melting pot of American cultural heritage, alongside monsters, cryptids, spirits and ghosts of the most horrific sort.
Upperdown
David Brennan's debut novel is a dark reimagining of 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Things in the town of Upperdown are not as they seem. The Professor struggles with his devotion to proving the Riemann Hypothesis and he walks the streets seeking a solution whilst battling his own deeper preoccupations. The appearance of a stranger in town, the Piano Man, leads to the resolution of the rat infestation but when the town's children start to go missing it is clear something darker has been set in motion.
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it's too late, in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series. AN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore who just wrote the world's first comprehensive encyclopaedia of faeries. She's learned many of the secrets of the Hidden Ones on her adventures . . . and also from her fellow scholar and former rival Wendell Bambleby. Because Bambleby is more than infuriatingly charming. He's an exiled faerie king on the run from his murderous mother and in search of a door back to his realm. And despite Emily's feelings for Bambleby, she's not ready to accept his proposal of marriage: Loving one of the Fair Folk comes with secrets and dangers. She also has a new project to focus on: a map of the realms of faerie. While she is preparing her research, Bambleby lands her in trouble yet again, when assassins sent by his mother invade Cambridge. Now Bambleby and Emily are on another adventure, this time to the picturesque Austrian Alps, where Emily believes they may find the door to Bambleby's realm and the key to freeing him from his family's dark plans. But with new relationships for the prickly Emily to navigate and dangerous Folk lurking in every forest and hollow, Emily must unravel the mysterious workings of faerie doors and of her own heart. Book Two of the Emily Wilde Series Don't miss any of Heather Fawcett's charming Emily Wilde series: EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES - EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS - EMILY WILDE'S COMPENDIUM OF LOST TALES
The Black Dogs of Glaslyn
Nothing has been the same in The Prince's household since he traded one of his fine hunting dogs for a strange, green-jacketed monkey, and now his Kingdom, in Medieval Gwynedd, is starting to suffer. One thousand years later, in modern day Beddgelert, Martyn Llewellyn is struggling to recover from a traumatic childhood and has been offered the chance to make a name for himself at Bangor University through conducting an experiment on dogs. The lives of Martyn, The Prince, and The Prince's son are inextricably linked: haunted by their own demons, their own 'Black Dogs', each has to find a way to survive.
The Fallow and the Faint
A mortal in love with his reflection and the nymph cursed to forever repeat her mistake.Like all nymphs of Mount Cithaeron, Echo is bright-eyed and beautiful, but storytelling is her greatest gift of all. When she tries to save her sisters from the wrath of Zeus's jealous wife Hera, things quickly go awry.Enraged by the deception, she curses Echo to repeat only the last words spoken to her by another. Distraught at losing her ability to speak freely, Echo retreats into the mountain wilds to be alone... until she has a chance encounter with a hunter named Narcissus.Accustomed to the longing looks and unwanted advances of everyone who lays eyes on him, Narcissus refuses them all. Most think him conceited, but little do they know he harbors a secret, one he has become adept at hiding.He happens upon a mysterious woman in the woods who ignores his commands to show herself, taunting him by repeating his every word. When Echo finally reveals herself, Narcissus thinks she is mocking him, and he angrily casts her aside.Feeling pity for her most cherished nymph, Aphrodite comes down from Olympus to help Echo gain Narcissus's favor. But all does not go according to plan.The Fallow and the Faint is a retelling of the myth of Echo and Narcissus, a tragic tale of a nymph who fell in love with a mortal cursed to think only of himself.
After the Forest
After the Forest is a dark and enchanting fantasy debut from Kell Woods that explores the repercussions of a childhood filled with magic and a young woman contending with the truth of "happily ever after." Ginger. Honey. Cinnamon. Flour. Twenty years after the witch in the gingerbread house, Greta and Hans are struggling to get by. Their mother and stepmother are long dead, Hans is deeply in debt from gambling, and the countryside lies in ruin, its people starving in the aftermath of a brutal war. Greta has a secret, though: the witch's grimoire, hidden away and whispering in Greta's ear for the past two decades, and the recipe inside that makes the best gingerbread you've ever tasted. As long as she can bake, Greta can keep her small family afloat. But in a village full of superstition, Greta and her mysteriously addictive gingerbread, not to mention the rumors about her childhood misadventures, is a source of gossip and suspicion. And now, dark magic is returning to the woods and Greta's magic--magic she is still trying to understand--may be the only thing that can save her. If it doesn't kill her first.
Sticks and Stones
Gargoyles are not what you think...Sten's ship crashed on Earth centuries ago, and since then, he's been hiding in plain sight, awaiting rescue. But a thousand years is a long time to go without companionship, even for a long-lived alien, and the human female he's guarded since childhood has grown into an alluring woman.When a mysterious man offers to buy the "statue" in Angie's garden, Sten knows he's been discovered. The Rose Syndicate has hunted his kind for centuries, capturing and torturing his fellow Khargals in the name of science. But simply fleeing isn't an option; Angie has a secret. One he's sworn to protect.Forced to reveal himself, Sten is confronted with a new truth. Impossible as it seems, Angie is his mate.And the urge to claim her may be his undoing. STICKS AND STONES is a standalone story in the collaborative Khargals of Duras series, with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA. Enjoy the books in any order!
The Summons
You've been summoned. But where? Perhaps it is to the presence of the King. Perhaps an otherworldly banquet. Perhaps it is the inescapable pull of the soul to the unapproachable light. Or perhaps you've just been invited to a bible study by a neighbor? Judge wisely, dear reader, for perhaps the darkness has summoned you as well.From opulent fantastical worlds to the magic hidden behind the veneer of the mundane, these 7 original fairy tales will astound and delight. 5 new Christian writers make their print debut on the literary scene, and Evelyn M. Lewis and Maria Fedina return, in the first Salt and Light Collection. Make haste, and do not delay.
The Seven Queens
There is much in these stories that our modern mindsets will find hard to accept. But having struggled with this myself, I believe that these folktales are timeless for a reason; they hold a mirror to the one thing that has not changed over the centuries - human nature. These are stories of love and lust, greed and humility, patriotism and deceit, weakness and strength of character - everything that defines our lives as individuals and as communities. That's why I believe they continue to be relevant. They are also an integral part of the rich legacy of Sindhi culture that we began to lose when the Partition of the Indian sub-continent took place. Few Sindhis of my generation in India have grown up listening to these stories. For that reason alone, I believe they deserve to be resurrected Menka Shivdasani
History of N繳menor and Middle-earth of the Second Age
Up until now, to get a general idea of the Second Age, readers of Tolkien have had to rely on various, mostly unfinished, accounts. In this History of N繳menor and Middle-earth of the Second Age, two Tolkien experts -researcher and translator Martin Simonson and novelist and YouTuber Bernard Torell籀 (also known as Kai47)- join forces to explain the entire Age in a single work. Through an evocative and detailed chronicle spanning more than three thousand years, from the founding of N繳menor and the Grey Havens to the defeat of Sauron in the War of the Last Alliance, this History collects and comments on everything Tolkien had to say about N繳menor and Middle-earth in this fascinating era.The book contains more than sixty illustrations (the vast majority in color) with Second Age motifs by internationally renowned artists, including Anke Eissmann and Christopher R疇dlund. In addition, there are six detailed color maps; a large number of informative tables on the most varied curiosities of the Age; complete chronologies and an original dictionary containing all the terms relating to the N繳men籀rean culture.
A Christmas Carol (Annotated)
Read one of the greatest holiday classics of all timeThe definitive editionFeatures an extended biography of the life and experiences of Charles DickensLarge Print editions available in hardback and paperbackEbenezer Scrooge, a very old miser, absolutely refuses to spend any money. He goes so far as to refuse to donate money to charities on Christmas. Scrooge nearly denies his employee's pleas to take Christmas off. However, he soon has a revelation when the ghost of his former business partner tells him that he has been doomed to wander the Earth due to his greed and selfishness. Three Christmas ghosts show his past, present, and future in hopes of helping Scrooge avoid the same fate.This novel might very well be one of Charles Dickens's most famous works. It has become a Christmas classic that warms our hearts and puts us in a celebratory mood during the holiday season. The heartwarming tale of an old, angry man being changed when he realizes his own selfishness and deciding to do good pulls readers in and will draw a tear to your eye this Christmas.Get your copy of this timeless classic today.
A Christmas Carol (Annotated)
Read one of the greatest holiday classics of all timeThe definitive editionFeatures an extended biography of the life and experiences of Charles DickensLarge Print editions available in hardback and paperbackEbenezer Scrooge, a very old miser, absolutely refuses to spend any money. He goes so far as to refuse to donate money to charities on Christmas. Scrooge nearly denies his employee's pleas to take Christmas off. However, he soon has a revelation when the ghost of his former business partner tells him that he has been doomed to wander the Earth due to his greed and selfishness. Three Christmas ghosts show his past, present, and future in hopes of helping Scrooge avoid the same fate.This novel might very well be one of Charles Dickens's most famous works. It has become a Christmas classic that warms our hearts and puts us in a celebratory mood during the holiday season. The heartwarming tale of an old, angry man being changed when he realizes his own selfishness and deciding to do good pulls readers in and will draw a tear to your eye this Christmas.Get your copy of this timeless classic today.
Awakening Fate
Who knew that being the descendant of Little Red Riding Hood was enough to bring a murderer to your door? As if coming home to tragedy wasn't enough, Nova finds herself on the run alone, with no money and no hope. All she can focus on is outrunning the growling that seems to follow her everywhere. Nova will soon learn that she can't run forever, especially when her nightmares start appearing during the day. Will she find salvation in time, or will she become the next victim of the wolf? With descendants of fairy tale characters being hunted down by an unknown evil, will a savior rise to protect them all, or will they suffer the consequences of their ancestors' behaviors?
Of A Happier Time
This is a tale from a time when nothing shined brighter than our very souls. We thought this time would last forever. This was actually just a moment that came and went with such speed that the brief happiness lived has become nothing but a myth . . . a myth of a happier time.So many mysteries to be revealed, Some fates already sealed.Here dreams were hopeful, Mercy in the future . . . doubtful.This is the first of the tales brought to thee by the Scales.This is such a happy rhyme, This myth of a happier time.Fate here apologizes; Dreams no one even recognizes.The future full of twists and surprises;In other storiesthere will be no sorries!
Anansi
Building on the popularity of mythological retellings, here's a new book, with new stories and a fascinating introduction to the enigmatic Anansi. A beautiful collectable edition. Gorgeous collectable edition. Anansi is at once a creator god, a trickster folk hero, a wily spider and a heroic symbol of resistance. From his origins in West African folklore, to his lauded status in Jamaican culture, Anansi is a versatile immortal whose many stories reflect the early world of his origins, and the potential for re-imagination. Sometimes dark and chilling, occasionally light-hearted, but always lively and clever, Anansi appears in the lives of everyday folk, pricks the pomposity of the mighty and in this collection of new stories, appears in the modern and the ancient world, a symbol still of individuality and resilience, adapting to city life, with the undertow of ancient lore ever-present. Introductory essay by Ivana Akotowaa Ofori, and foreword by Emily Zobel Marshall. The modern authors whose stories feature in this book are: Ian Ableson, Benjamin Cyril Arthur, Bernice Arthur, Emmanuel Blavo, Bryoni Campbell, Sara Chisolm, Yazeed Dele-Azeez, A.L. Dawn French, Yeayi Kobina, Alina Mereșescu, Ella N'Diaye, Florence Onyango, Frances Pauli, Shruti Ramesh, Peter K. Rothe, and Chisom Umeh. About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, alongside the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
Circe
With new stories and an extended introduction, this collection focuses on the enchanting Circe of Greek mythology, featuring new perspectives on long-standing stereotypes. Enchantress, goddess, witch, predatory seductress... Inevitably, Circe has been best-known in these terms, through the male gaze of Homer, Hesiod et al., as interpreted by readers and storytellers until today. Rarely does the classic literature give us a rounded view of a woman subject to the same flaws and emotions as anyone: jealousy, desire, unrequited love; her witchcraft is perhaps not so much dreadful as awe-inspiring and led by nature. What we know of her story is piecemeal, from many sources. This enriching collection brings together new stories and ancient origins, offering a wider perspective on the whole life of the enigmatic, enchanting Circe. Introductory essay by Imogen Dalton, and foreword by Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts. The modern authors whose stories feature in this book are: L.D. Burke, Z.D. Campbell, C.B. Channell, Mason Graham, Kay Hanifen, M.J. Harris, Elena Kotsile, Claire L. Marsh, Erin Murphy, Lourdes Ure簽a P矇rez, Elizabeth Roberts, Zach Shephard, Jamie Simpher, Theresa Tyree, and Mathieu W.R. Wallis. About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
The Whisper of Promise
Invoking the Sweetest Pledge Being able to express one's real emotions without fear of repercussions is a hallmark of genuineness - Be brave and bold! Both creative and inspired, Author Claire Lamont wrote her masterpiece "The Whisper of Promise" to reveal something about quest, truth, and love. The stories in this book were channelled from a higher power to impart wisdom to the readers. What makes this book special is how the short story conveys wisdom in all aspects of an individual's journey, freedom in love, and being such a person of genuineness and truth. Let this book be a part of not just your shelf but part of your soul, for this will teach you how to master yourself and live your life to the fullest, abided by truthfulness. Boldness and bravery are the purest expressions of one's identity and individuality, the sweetest pledge one can make along with your journey in life. (Writeist issue No. 3. December 2022 Writers Book Fair).
The Lion Gods of Destiny
The AuthorComic Book Queen, Mackenzie C. R. Williams is a new rising and upcoming artist who will soon share her unique and gifted talents in other upcoming novels. For now, she would like to present to you one of her most powerful miniseries titled "The Lion Gods of Destiny". If you like Greek mythology and action-packed fantasy like Thor, then sink your teeth into some incredible pages of exuberating excitement that will leave you breathless!Summary of Series 1The Lion God Aalam king of the gods had four sons. Adel the god of justice is the first born, Abner the god of light is the second born, Aksel the god of peace is the third born, and the fourth son born was Aaru the god of harmony. All the realms were in order, and peace was among many worlds until his first born turned dramatically evil because he thought that his father betrayed him when he overheard him secretly announcing one of his brothers as future king of heaven. This is how the legend of The Blood of the Gods begins.
The Oak King
He will have his bride... The seasons are out of balance, the Courts of the Fae who govern the Wheel of the Year in disarray. Lachlan Darragh, better known as the Oak King, must set things right. His best chance is to do what the rulers of the Yuletide Fae have done-find a mortal to marry. When he claims Emma Watts as his queen, he thinks the problem is solved. There's only one catch. For him to gain power from their union, they have to fall in love, and he has no idea how to do so. Emma did not ask to become the Queen of the Springtime Court. She knows enough about fairies to want out of the arrangement as quickly as possible. So what if the Oak King is the most gorgeous man she's ever seen? He's willing to let her go on one condition-that she teaches him how to fall in love with someone so he can woo another queen. The only problem is that Emma has never been in love herself. And the more time they spend together, the more she wonders if everything she thought she knew about the Fae might be wrong. Lachlan is approaching the peak of his rule over the Wheel of the Year, and if he can't win someone's heart by Beltane, he risks the Court of the Springtime Fae forever falling into weakness. But the more Emma teaches him about love, the more certain he is that she's the only woman he wants. Will they learn to open their hearts to each other in time to restore the balance between the Courts? Main Content: Approximately 27,300 words, 122 (5.5 x 8.5) pages. Intended for mature readers.
Revenge Harem
Press play for revenge. On the same day that I get fired, I find out that my fianc矇 is cheating on me with one of our neighbors. One of my old friends offers me the chance to test out a long-term immersion video game rig. I sign on. It's a game called Revenge Harem, where I can go into a world I control and meet every woman I want to take to bed. Too bad I didn't read the fine print.
Mister Harry and the Madam
Twenty-two year-old, Abe Chavier, every girl's mother's dream of a son-in-law, was ready to approach Lucinda's parents, when a charming, seductive older woman propositioned him. The woman seethed with rage when Abe told her she was too old for him. In revenge, Madam Veroux unleashed a curse on the young man. Abe immediately lost his memory and his sense of identity. For years he wandered, lost to society, lost to himself. But then something happened . . . Abe's memory sparked, and hope rustled within him. Not even Madam Veroux herself could summon the power or authority, to stop what happened next.
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. *The hardcover edition features a foil stamp on the casing and custom endpapers illustrated by the author.* 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
Whispers in the Shadows
Discover the World of Urban Legends! Dive into the captivating realm of urban legends from around the globe with this immersive and thought-provoking book. From the chilling tales of Bloody Mary and the mysterious Mothman to the enigmatic legends of Bigfoot and the Bermuda Triangle, explore the origins, cultural significance, and enduring mysteries that have fascinated generations. Uncover the psychological insights behind these stories, their impact on popular culture, and the societal fears they reflect. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this book invites you to delve into the unknown, challenge your perceptions, and unravel the truth behind these timeless myths. Perfect for enthusiasts of folklore, mystery, and the supernatural, "Urban Legends Around the World" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the power of storytelling and the enduring allure of the unexplained.
Woodland Fairies
The Magic Sceptre of the Woodland Fairies was destroyed in a premature ritual to heal his mother. Now Ardeen and his friend, Firth, have to embark on a journey to the Magic Rowan tree to collect its twigs for a new Magic Sceptre. But time is pressing as the only way to heal his mother is to charge the sceptre with the light of the full moon. Will they return before it is too late?Woodland Fairies - The Magic Sceptre is the second book in the series Magical Tales from Fairyland and introduces a new fairy folk. The books do not have to be read in order.
Jackie Tales
Have you ever wondered if Jack had any other siblings, a sister perhaps? Jackie Tales is a collection of stories for readers of all ages to enjoy! You'll chuckle at Jackie's trials and tribulations and grow to love this clumsy, sweet young lady. Join her as she ambles through life. A life lived in the shadows of her older brothers - Tom, Will, and of course, her twin Jack. This book would be a great addition to anyone's library, but especially for those who enjoy Jack tales. Lovers of Jack tales are lovers of fairy tales, folk tales, and tales of sillies and fools. Jackie Tales is for the dreamers, for the champions of the underdogs, and for the make-believers. If you've enjoyed The Jack Tales by Richard Chase, Southern Jack Tales by Donald Davis or Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks - the fractured fairy tale - by Eric Mark Braun, then you'll want to buy Jackie Tales, The Untold Stories of Jack's Sister.
The Lamb
DAKOTA JOHNSON TEATIME BOOK CLUB PICK - INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA FOLK TALE. A HORROR STORY. A LOVE STORY. AN ENCHANTMENT."A dark, gorgeous concoction."--New York Times"Beautiful, terrifying . . . . Destined to become a classic."--Washington PostFrom an incendiary new talent, a contemporary queer folktale about a mother and daughter living in the woods, for fans of Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood, and Julia Armfield.Margot and Mama have lived by the forest ever since Margot can remember.When Margot is not at school, they spend quiet days together in their cottage, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays, Mama calls them. People who have strayed too far from the road. Mama loves the strays. She feeds them wine, keeps them warm. Then she satisfies her burning appetite by picking apart their bodies.But Mama's want is stronger than her hunger sometimes, and when a beautiful, white-toothed stray named Eden turns up in the heart of a snowstorm, Margot must confront the shifting dynamics of her family, untangle her own desires, and make her bid for freedom.With this gothic coming-of-age tale, debut novelist Lucy Rose explores how women swallow their anger, desire, and animal instincts--and wrings the relationship between mother and daughter until blood drips from it.
Tall Tales of Alaska Juneau AK
Northern Narratives #2 brings you back to Juneau, Alaska, the gateway to the Alaskan gold rush. Tall Tales of Alaska: Juneau, AK: A Quaint Alaska Town With a Gold Mining Problem whisks you away to the capital of Alaska when it was still an American territory.And during your stay, you'll bear witness to the beginnings of Juneau, before all the tourists, and even before all of the gold.You'll see how the passage of time has transformed this once sleepy fishing village to a bustling pioneer gold mining town, and again into the renowned tourist destination that it is today-now welcoming nearly two million people every summer! With each turn of the page, a new piece of this town's rich history is unveiled. You'll discover sunken ships, find buried treasure, and even meet the ghost who haunts the Alaskan Hotel along the way!This book is for you if you're a hungry history buff looking to uncover the secrets of Alaska or just excited to learn more about Juneau, a town that embodies the very best of the Last Frontier.Northern Narratives #2, Tall Tales of Alaska: Juneau, AK: A Quaint Alaska Town With a Gold Mining Problem will not disappoint. The excitement and intrigue will have you eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series!Read about: ● How Juneau became the capital city of Alaska.● Joe Juneau, the town's namesake.● Alice, the ghost who haunts the Alaskan Hotel.● The collapse of the Treadwell Mine, one of America's most lucrative gold mines.● The recipe for the Alaskan Amber, the flagship beer of the Alaskan Brewing Company.● The S.S. Islander, the unsinkable ship that sunk carrying Klondike gold down south.● Secret tunnels constructed under Juneau during prohibition.● The mermaids of Southeast Alaska
Pulp Mythology Volume Three
HEROES OF LEGEND In this new collection, four classic heroes from mythology face new and dangerous challenges to prove once again their worthiness to claim the stature of legends. In the old world of the past, the Viking warrior Sigurd must battle overwhelming odds to attain Valhalla while Hercules travels to Africa to seek the aid of the Red Sorceress. Switching to the American frontier, the steel-driving man, John Henry encounters a blood-sucking monster ready to contaminate the West. Then Johnny Appleseed, the walking barefoot lad in his tin pot hat, comes to the aid of weary pioneers. Here are four imaginative adventures from the pens of Teel James Glenn, Elizabeth Freeman, Eric Esquivel, Harding McFadden and Iris Hawkins. All beautifully illustrated by artist Ron Hill.
Unfamiliared
After watching all Witchgorn's familiars disappear through a portal, Eva Eclipse has to face the fact that she has lost all her protectorate's familiars just before they host the magical inter village games, along with her chance at competing for the first time. With no idea who stole them, and no way to work it out before the games begin, the protectorate might be facing a harmless prank, or something far more nefarious. Can the village of Witchgorn pull together to get through a competition where they are the only competitors not using magic? And will Eva find more than a chance to compete as her need to find a fake familiar brings an old friendship back into her life.
Passing by the Moon
A collection of poetry and short stories written by a non-verbal young man with autism. He gives life perspectives on a variety of topics including what it is like to have autism, the difficulties of change, the beauty of nature, the atonement of Jesus Christ, the works of Walt Whitman and the heroics of Jessie Owens.
The Madman's Window
The Madman's Window & Other Tales of the Antrim CoastThe Madman's Window is a collection of folk tales that transport the reader to times past when battles, shipwrecks, wolves, ghosts, faeries, shape-shifters and oral storytelling were all part of the everyday lives of native Glens folk.The stories are a mixture of original tales grounded in local legend and of folklore, history, and traditional stories re-imagined. The wonderfully talented Katherine Soutar has created ten hauntingly beautiful black & white illustrations to enhance the magic of these Irish tales.The Kingdom of Dal Riata (a note from the author)Isolated from the rest of Ireland until the middle of the 19th Century, the coastline between the port town of Larne north to Rathlin Island, with its magical natural landscapes and long maritime heritage, is exceptionally rich in history and mythology.Known as the Glens of Antrim for generations, 1500 years ago this region was the southern half of the ancient Kingdom of Dal Riata, with the Sea of Moyle linking it to what is now the Inner Hebrides.For many centuries people have moved back and fore across this narrow stretch of water to trade goods and livestock and find husbands and wives.Songs and stories made the journey across the sea too and with this in mind, I have expanded the scope of this book to include folk tales from a few Hebridean islands.The only conditions I have set for stories to be included in The Madman's Window is that they must, to my ear at least, sound as if they have their origins on this side of the Sea of Moyle and, perhaps more importantly, that I like telling them!
Theivanai
About the BookKALA KRISHNAN'S MURUGAN TRILOGY DELVES RIGHT INTO THE HEART OF WHAT IT IS ABOUT THIS GOD THAT'S SO COMPELLING, WHY HE ELICITS NOT JUST DEVOTION BUT ALSO LOVE.The great battle of Chendur has drawn to a close and Murugan has fulfilled his role as Mahasena. But it has left his beloved war bard Aambal enervated, her memories obliterated, her tongue stilled, unable to compose sentences, let alone verses. Will Aambal find her way to words again?The battle had also kept Murugan from Theivanai whose mere presence had tugged at his feet. Will he succeed in wooing her now? Kala Krishnan has been exploring the Murugan universe for years now, first in verse and now in prose. In this second volume of a planned trilogy, she expands the mythologies of the god. Kumara, Karthikeya, Kandhan, Velan, Mahasena: the god of Tamizh, the patron of the Great Assembly of poets in Madurai, friend and mentor to the hot-headed and fiercely loyal Aambal, known to all as 'Murugan's poet'.Exploring the stories of the women in the god's life-his poet Aambal and his wife Theivanai-Book Two of the trilogy is resonant with the stories that were, as well as vividly original.About the AuthorKala Krishnan is the author of two books of poetry, He Is Honey, Salt and the Most Perfect Grammar (2016) and Offer Him All Things, Charred, Burned & Cindered (2018) and of Mahasena, Part One of the Murugan Trilogy. She lives in Bangalore with Paru, Gauri, Sathyavak and Totoro.
Once Upon a Halloween Day
Tiffee creates Halloween tales with new and unexpected twists. Stories that are written for the entire family to read. In The Cemetery Book story, a writer gets himself in trouble when he leaves a book by his parents' grave. The Birth of Jazz gives us a glimpse into the life of a young man and how a night in a graveyard might have inspired a new music genre. The Halloween Skull Flash Story is a short but powerful story of an archaeologist who finds a skull in an Arizona cave on Halloween Day. Purple Magic begins on All Hallows' Day in a pumpkin patch with the birth of a baby boy that begins an incredible tale in the land of Angland. The Prouter Curse is the tale of a family that has lived with a curse for centuries. A High Wizard from another realm comes to collect his part of the bargain every fifty years on Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, as it was once called. Magical Retribution is a tale of another land far, far away, and in another time. Syanne takes her newborn baby on All Hallows' Eve and flees to her grandfather's home. The only place left for her to live.
The Chronicles of the Great Neblinski
A tiny pot-smoking subterranean G'nome [Guh-nome] (cousins to Gnomes) is taken away from his homeland deep inside of the world by his people's long-lost creator and deity and placed on the surface world among giants and monsters. There he undertakes a perilous and hilarious journey to rediscover the origins of his people and their unique and ancient culture. Along the way, he befriends a joke-telling sasquatch, a legendary monster/warlord, a dinosaur-riding lizard-man, a spliff-smoking rat-man, and a strange teenage monster with the heart of a hero. Together they uncover and must face an evil that they could not have imagined. Follow this band of hilarious misfits as they take you on an epic journey of high adventure filled with suspense and danger in a world of dragons, sorcerers, and plenty of "sacred herb".
