Unfinished Business
A collection of beautiful, chilling and melancholy tales from the classic era of the ghost story. Pieces familiar sit alongside some more obscure, but all brought to new life by artwork created specially for this volume. (Please note - this is not the illustrated edition) Contents: MAN SIZED IN MARBLE E Nesbitt PODOLO L P Hartley THE RED SHOES Hans Christian Andersen THE INVISIBLE EYE Erckmann Chatrian CELUI LA Eleanor Scott THE MONKEY'S PAW W W Jacobs THE LISTENER Algernon Blackwood ONE TWO BUCKLE MY SHOE Nugent Barker THE EYES OF THE PANTHER Ambrose Bierce THE HABITANTS OF MIDDLE ISLET William Hope Hodgson SEASHORE MACABRE Hugh Walpole THIS HOUSE IS EVIL Robert Haining THE THREE Ds Ogden Nash MERE MAXIM Elliot O'Donnell THE DEAD SMILE F Marion Crawford THE SKULLS IN THE STARS Robert E Howard A VIGNETTE M R James
Serpent Rising
The never-before-told origin story of The Wraith's arch nemesis the Cobra. Who he is, how he came to be, and how his and the original Paul Sanderson's life intertwined at key moments to cause them to become deadly adversaries. It's all here!
Aftershocks
I may be home, but I'm not really here.When I was locked in a cell, I somehow felt stronger than I do now. Everywhere I look, it reminds me of how grateful I should be to be home.But hundreds are still in captivity because I failed to save them.I know I need to stay vertical so I can find them all, and I'm gonna try. But I'm sure I'll fall before I learn to run past this.-Laila_________________________She's here, but she isn't here.For the last three months, I've dreamed of holding my fianc矇 in my arms again. Now she's here. I'm holding her, and somehow, it feels like I'm alone.But I'll do what I've always done. I'll push that thought to the back of my mind, hold her tighter, and remind myself that one day, she'll really be here again.One day, I'll have the love of my lives back.One day, we'll save the remaining survivors.One day, we'll get the happy ever after we deserve.One day.-Jeremy
Weaker Than Water
Having a partner is bad news. I've been doing everything I can to go it alone. But this time I've pushed my unit too far.I'm being punished. Not quite a fate worse than death, but almost as bad. I've been tasked with a mission at the SICB Academy to help train wannabe agents while working undercover to figure out why recruits have been going missing.I'm not looking to inspire. How can I when I've become a lone wolf? But that doesn't stop the Powers that Be from demanding I work with a rookie. Just two months out from graduating, and my new partner is apparently a hot-shot agent in training.Amber-eyed, bold, and with a scent that calls to me, Jett Shaw is a panther who is close to getting under my skin. We've no choice but to work together and have each other's six, but how can I trust anyone when I can't trust myself?With a new threat appearing and Shaw being in the line of fire, I have to change tact. If not, taking down the shadow agency that refuses to stay buried may become my last mission for the SICB. And not just mine; the whole unit could go down with me.Weaker Than Instinct is the second book in a gay urban fantasy romance series. Between the pages you'll find high-octane action, snarky vampires and shifters, and scorching-hot scenes to make you swoon.
The Precipice
Our baby's still out there somewhere. And we're hellbent on finding him.I never saw Micah's face or heard him cry when I birthed him in that cell. I lost so much blood, and when I woke up, I believed Peterson when he told me Micah was dead. Why did I believe him?No matter how guilty I feel, or how much it hurts, it doesn't matter anymore. What matters now is finding my son.-Laila____________________When Laila told me Micah died, I had no reason not to believe her.Everything after that though? It was all my fault. I failed more times than I can count. I wanted to do better, to be better, but when you're trying to disguise your heartache, it isn't easy to be the man you want to be.Now, though, I know my son's alive.I have a reason to get myself together, and I'm going to. Laila and I are going to find our son, and, hopefully along the way, I can prove to her that my family matters more to me than anything.It's true that I've lied and made mistakes, but that was always the truth.My wife and my son are everything to me.I'm going to right my wrongs or die trying.-Jeremy
The Shift
The shift has begun.The world's ending. But me, Jeremy, our brothers, and our sisters only have to live through it for twelve days.Then we'll go back in time to the year 2000 to, hopefully, prevent it from happening. At the very least, to prepare for it.But before we do, we have to see what it's going to be like. We have to fight. We have to save as many lives as we can and come to terms with the fact that we can't save them all.
For the Travelling Mind
It may seem dark, however, perspective can help shed light on our lives. I gift to you this pocket-sized book so that you may carry it easily; to be read on the go without taking up much space. It is an insight into ideas and life, contained in statements, poems, and stories. This book was written for the travelling mind. For those between places physically and mentally, chasing something stimulating, to meditate on, or who are just wanting a small escape from the world.
Mandragora by Moonlight
'I'm just a humble hedge-witch, I know cures and charms, but little of deeper magic. But you will journey further and achieve far more than I have ever done. I've looked into my scrying vessel and seen your future as a great sorceress, standing with a powerful Magus by your side. You were born to the Craft, Jeanie, always remember that.'Jeanie Gowdie has never doubted the prophecy delivered to her by her grandmother, Nana Herrick in her parting words, but her quest to fulfill her destiny has been frustrated by a tragic accident that led to her incarceration in a grim institution. Now, free at last, she arrives in 1970s London where fate leads her to the mysterious Antioch Corey Memorial Library and its charismatic custodian, Arawn Llewellyn, a man with a dark secret that might out- match her own. Falling in love proves to be both a blessing and a curse and Jeanie has much to learn before she can come of age as a sorceress and take her rightful place in the secret occult world.
The Alien Teach
The Alien Teach is a book of short stories, facets and love revival stories (ballads). The Alien Teach is divided into three parts. The first part is called We Know Wort, the second part is called Are You Ready For This and the third part is called Illuminated Through Faith. There are a total of fifty-one short stories and facets and love revival stories. While each chapter has a word or phrase with an invigorating passion characterizing each subject or person in each chapter; there is also a moral building episode.The Alien Teach is to help build-up the insight, foresight, patience, hindsight, prudence and to walk circumspectly with an argumentative intellect as we travel through life.Thanking JAH ( GOD) for everything in the name of His Son Jesus Christ. Amen.It is my hope that everybody enjoys this book. I dare not say anything else here about the things I have heard and seen other than thank you and enjoy.
Light in the Night
Winter has gained control of her ally's assassins while a close friend has transformed into a dangerous foe. The only option left for the renegades is to leave the jungle where they now reside. Nevertheless, it's possible that Winter's most dreaded weapons aren't following her orders voluntarily.The outlaws arrive at the edge of a forest after following a bone, a nut, and a name whose significance is unknown. A forest so vast and uncharted that the majority of explorers who venture there never return. There is a secret here. They can free Winter's invisible slaves if they can locate it.Yet as they delve deeper, the sacrifices will only become harder.
Waiting for Fate
Cary Aristovin has always felt helpless to change his destiny.From the moment he took his first breath, Cary's destiny was predetermined by his family's great lineage. Cary rejected this life of privilege, but is struggling to find his own path with the weight of public expectation and Fate conspiring against him. With time and options running out, the Council of Juno summons Cary to declare his intentions, forcing him to confront his past and the secrets his country holds. Will these secrets hold the key to his future?Simone Larken has always felt alone in the world.She has been isolated by trauma and circumstance in her small forestry community. Therapy and her active imagination has allowed her to cope with her fears and nightmares. Barely. Then a young man from her dreams appears. They share a fantastical connection that may hold the key to facing her past and welcoming her future.In this thrilling novel, join Cary and Simone as they navigate their way through their intertwined destinies, uncovering secrets and facing their fears. Will they find the courage to claim their own paths and create their own destiny, or will their pasts hold them back forever?
The Black Ships
Eric Sojonson is a Lesser Ambassador who travels by ship to the land of Honakei, a fantastic country that has long been off-limits to foreigners. Now, as one of the few people invited to explore this wonderful land, he first visits the royal winter playground at Lake Tajkamenta, then great palace at Korosan, and then begins a journey south through the great agricultural province of Utila. Beyond lies the province of Quagmire, so named because it is nothing but a great swamp, and south of that is another land of farming, Makani. All seems perfect in this beautiful land of green and flowers-the people are polite and most respectful, and there seems to be no threat of any kind. But then the group hears word of a Swamp Devil, a woman who is either very young or very old, and who is a murderer who comes at night and rescues young girls who have been sold to brothels. And there is also hints that things are not perfect between the king and the queen. She has three sons and a daughter (are they really the children of the king?) and seems to lust for power, and he is old and sickly and may not have long to live. And there are whispers of another princess, one who disappeared from the castle three years previously, and who was a product of the king's first marriage. She was loved by the citizenry and was very popular. What happened to her? There had to have been foul play. Where the Fendaari responsible? These are a group who want to murder all the persons they cannot convert to their fantastical religion. Was someone else responsible? Was the queen and her children responsible? No one has any answers. There is then a mutiny in the Great Swamp when the ambassadors must cross a wide creek with no bridge. No one will continue south, and only Eric volunteers. However, none of the party's marines or Samhise, the special warriors hired to protect the group, offer to travel south with him. Only one man says that he will accompany Eric, and this man is an improvised Samhise with old, torn, smelly pants with one leg shorter than another, an ancient hat that has been much abused, a coat that is too big for him, and a sword that appears to be something discarded by its previous owner. Is this person someone with whom Eric can truly trust with his life?
The Silver City
The desert was a place of great beauty, especially on this, a night with a full moon. It was, however, a terrible beauty, because of its remote location, the bitter cold and the wind that never seemed to end, and the acute lack of water. It was, in fact, an extremely dangerous place. But the desert was not an evil place. It was rather, like the high mountains and deep ocean, just indifferent to the passage of men. It was a timeless thing that could be learned from, and which-with that learning-could be safety negotiated and lived in. But there was evil about on this night, and it was a terrible evil that came as the companion of men. The men who came to the desert tonight were men of the worst irk and the worst evil. They were slavers, and they cared not at all about their fellow humans. Anyone who was not of their group was of no worth, and could thus be used, victimized, and disposed of as needed, because they were nothing but mere property. ........................... Akiko is a tiny Moon Elf long thought to be of no worth because of her blue hair, blue eyes, and blue tartans. But she is now the Endunnlin, a warrior with secret powers who is often called upon to negotiate treaties and resolve conflicts without the use of violence. And it is now she, as the Endunnlin, who must determine a way to stop the practice of slavery at its source, the great silver city of Treesla, which is located on an island far out in the Aregeon Ocean, far from any location from where a military operation can be launched. She has the help of the dragons and her friends, Micah and Arizair, but the city is a large fortress, with many high walls and ramparts, and an Elite who rule with total authority and who have no concern for the humans and elves who they use so ruthlessly for their own profit, entertainment, and labor. It is not a place that can be taken without a serious investment in time, money, and lives. Can Akiko, the tiny Moon Elf, find a way to overthrow the Elite and end the suffering of slavery without paying the price of seeing her friends die wasted in a futile battle to conquer the city?
Between Life and Death
"His eyes returned to mine, that invisible tether between us strung too tight.That magnetic pull, it was unbreakable, unyielding. Eternal.And it demanded that we collide." On the secluded continent of Edenvale, possessing magic is a death sentence. Those who have it are labelled Cursed, and by order of the king, they are Cleansed-a horrific event utilizing a hot, hungry pyre and an iron collar. Enemy to the king, a group known as the Cursed rebels defend their lands from his reach, creating an ongoing, bloodthirsty war.When Sage's brother is conscripted for the war, she is forced to trade in her cozy, peaceful cottage life and join the Cursed rebels to get him back. Her mission seems straightforward, but Von, the leader of the Cursed rebels, comes riddled with dark secrets. With his otherworldly eyes, black as a starless night, and a taste for juicy thigh-ahem-red apples, Sage knows better than to get involved with a guy like him. But knowing and doing are two very different things.Together with the Cursed rebels and Von, the king of inky deals and sexy, stolen moments, Sage embarks on the quest of a lifetime.Little does she know that fate is at work and the gods are watching her every move.For A Court of Thorns and Roses and Blood and Ash fans who are looking to scratch that insatiable itch. This one is for you.
Summer's Harem Complete Collection
Our realm's magic is fading, and with it, our very existence is at stake. The dying king has entrusted me with a daunting task- to save the fae realm from extinction. However, time is not on our side as we struggle to unearth the cause behind the fading magic. To make matters worse, I'm forced to work with the loathsome prince, the king's son, who despises me as much as I do him. Yet, our hatred for each other only fuels the burning passion that threatens to consume us.To save the realm, we need the help of a scholar, a human trapped in our world, and a feline with a sassy attitude. Together, we must solve the mystery behind the fading magic, or die trying.But this is none of this is simple, and our journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty.**This is a reverse harem with mature content, strong language, and a feisty talking cat.****Warning this a reverse harem with adult content and language, and a talking cat with attitude.**Summer's Harem complete collection contains-Book 1: Shimmer Book 2: Glimmer Book 3: FlickerPrequel Novella: Dark Magic
Cry of the Werewolf
Having gone through ordeal after ordeal, Paul Sanderson (aka The Wraith Dread Avenger of the Underworld (R)) and his love Leena Patterson, decide to take a long overdue vacation. However, their idyll is soon shattered by an attack by a creature nobody thought could possibly exist-a werewolf. Soon, an evil so heinous makes himself known, and only The Wraith could possibly defeat it.
Between Life and Death
"His eyes returned to mine, that invisible tether between us strung too tight.That magnetic pull, it was unbreakable, unyielding. Eternal.And it demanded that we collide." On the secluded continent of Edenvale, possessing magic is a death sentence. Those who have it are labelled Cursed, and by order of the king, they are Cleansed-a horrific event utilizing a hot, hungry pyre and an iron collar. Enemy to the king, a group known as the Cursed rebels defend their lands from his reach, creating an ongoing, bloodthirsty war. When Sage's brother is conscripted for the war, she is forced to trade in her cozy, peaceful cottage life and join the Cursed rebels to get him back. Her mission seems straightforward, but Von, the leader of the Cursed rebels, comes riddled with dark secrets. With his otherworldly eyes, black as a starless night, and a taste for juicy thigh-ahem-red apples, Sage knows better than to get involved with a guy like him. But knowing and doing are two very different things.Together with the Cursed rebels and Von, the king of inky deals and sexy, stolen moments, Sage embarks on the quest of a lifetime. Little does she know that fate is at work and the gods are watching her every move. For ACOTAR fans who are looking to scratch that insatiable itch. This one is for you.
Tide of Darkness
Fictional Action Fantasy Adventure continuing the escapades of the former adventurers in the first two books in the set.
The Cries of Monsters
All monsters must belong to a house. Good thing I don't play by the rules.The monsters won't break me. I'm going to find my sister, and if participating in the Week of Orash is my best chance of finding her, I'll fight. I'll face off against the newbloods and let the alphas from the monster houses think they can have me.But I don't belong to anyone. Not even the four terrifying monsters who hold me captive-Kade the wolf shifter, Asher the demon, Darian the siren, and Locke the vampire. Or at least, that's what I used to think. Now I'm not so sure. Somehow these four males are melting through my defenses, and I'm starting to realize that I need them as much as they need me.As the secrets of the Katakin continue to unravel, I find myself wondering who the true monsters are. Nightmarish creatures named the 'outliers' wreak havoc on the city, and enemies walk the cobbled streets, like whispers in the darkness. My sister isn't the only one who needs saving, and I'll have to decide if I'm willing to embrace the power inside myself, or if I let the monsters burn.This is the second book in the Her Cursed Protectors series and a fun reverse harem fantasy novel. Contains mature content.
Into the Flames
With Danforth in ruins, Parliament gathers to discuss their next course of action, leaving King Peter's right to rule in the balance. If deposed, the crown passes to his youngest daughter, Victoria, and Blackwood fears she would become a pawn for Parliament's schemes.Meanwhile, the streets of the Holy City, Illios, are tainted with blood. However, the Lucius Ambulate enforces silence among those within its walls. Anden never trusted men of the cloth, but this seems strange even for them. Something sinister lingers, and he, along with Damian and Wesley, must uncover the truth. On the western coast of the continent, Gwen trains in the old traditions to defend herself against the cloaked specters lurking in the shadows. While their reasons for hunting her are unknown, it can be assumed their motivations are malevolent in nature.
Godkiller
INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!"An epic fantasy odyssey begins." -- Entertainment Weekly"A richly rendered world . . . Kaner writes action that's both fun and intelligible . . . If "The Last of Us" didn't slake your thirst for stories of a grizzled fighter taking a tough kid on the road, then Godkiller should be your jam." -- Charlie Jane Anders, The Washington PostEnter a land of gods and monsters, soldiers and mercenaries, secrets and wishes--the explosive #1 internationally bestselling epic fantasy debut in a new trilogy for fans of The Witcher and Gideon the NinthGods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by their worship, there are countless gods in the world--but after a great war, the new king outlawed them and now pays "godkillers" to destroy any who try to rise from the shadows.As a child, Kissen saw her family murdered by a fire god. Now, this morally grey hero makes a living killing them and enjoys it. But all this changes when Kissen is tasked with helping a young noble girl with a god problem. The child's soul is bonded to a tiny god of white lies, and Kissen can't kill it without ending the girl's life too.Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, this unlikely found family must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favor. Pursued by assassins and demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning. Something is rotting at the heart of their world, and they are the only ones who can stop it."Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages. . . An extraordinary journey." -- Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree"Beautifully imagined and intensely felt . . . Godkiller is a bone-rattling fantasy thriller that flies by in a breathtaking rush." -- Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Locke & Key"Epic and intimate, tender and sharp, Godkiller is a triumph of storytelling." -- Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
Amethyst Dawn
Zander was in shock. Everything had gone wrong in New Orleans and now someone was dead. To retrieve the Artifacts Zander will have to return to the coven and his family who he had long ago turned his back on. The Seers Circle had always been the least feared of the twelve covens and it wasn't a wonder why. Being good at prophecy wasn't exactly dangerous, but that didn't mean it wasn't useful.
Deep Ellum Duet
There's a special spirit that animates Deep Ellum, the most hip and historical neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Her name is Ms. Eddy Weekes. Her pawn shop draws in the lost and the lovelorn, the talented and the tragic.She'll lend a hand when she can, but Eddy believes in free will. As she puts it, "Everybody has the right to make their own hideous life-altering mistakes." Still, if supernatural forces threaten her turf, she'll take an interest. And if you ask her for help? Well, as the sign outside her pawnshop says, she's there when you need her.Deep Ellum PawnWhat's a pawnshop owner to do? The Golden Fiddle is back again. It's left a swath of broken dreams and shattered lives in its wake, and that fearsome pack of Hell Hounds won't be far behind.Somehow the fiddle keeps returning to Deep Ellum Pawn, Ms. Eddy's shop, where music, magic, and legends intertwine in the historic Dallas, Texas neighborhood of Deep Ellum. Roots grow deep there, and things long buried have a way of showing up again. Before Ms. Eddy can end the curse's destruction for good, she must unravel the fiddle's secret.Can she fend off the Hell Hounds, get to the heart of the Golden Fiddle's curse, and protect her neighborhood before it's too late? Will she have the tools she needs, when it's time to fight an epic battle with an old, old rival? Or will the fiddle's destructive curse prevail?Deep Ellum BluesFree will is a rule she doesn't break.As the genius loci of Deep Ellum, Ms. Eddy Weeks is a hands-off goddess who won't micro-manage human affairs. She'd rather sit on the sidelines and enjoy the show. Her motto? "People have the right to make their own hideous, life-altering mistakes."But there's something different about the young blues musician Mudcat Randall.Maybe if her old friend Waylon hadn't called him to her attention, she'd have let things be. Maybe if she hadn't glimpsed something special in his music ... But Mudcat is flirting with disaster. Eddy's old adversary wants him to sign a tempting management contract, and there are deadly strings attached.When a third force enters the fray, everything Mudcat has ever prayed for is suddenly on the line, and Eddy knows the game is rigged against him. Can Eddy break through to the headstrong musician? Or will an old and tragic story make Deep Ellum sing a new kind of blues?
The Blood of Monsters
Every decade, twelve young women from my island are gifted to the monsters.This year, I'm in the line-up. But unlike the others, I want to be taken. Correction, I need to be taken-for my sister's sake. It's my fault she was chosen during the last offering, and I have to find out if she's alive.I thought I was ready, but nothing could have prepared me for the four monsters who claim me. A vampire, wolf shifter, demon, and siren. They're terrifying, powerful, and infuriatingly arrogant...and now these alphas are fixated on me.Turns out, finding my sister won't be as easy as I'd hoped. Now that I'm in their world, the monsters think I'll become one of them. I'm in their monster trials, and they're going to play with me until I turn.These monsters think it'll be easy to break me, but they picked the wrong girl. Because I'm already a monster. They just don't know it yet.This is a fun reverse harem fantasy novel. Contains mature content.
Bonds of Truths
Many truths have been shrouded in deceit. But lies can only last so long... With five of the Orbs of Peace still at large and threatening the world's survival, Cinder and Anya set forth to acquire them by any means. But their efforts-be it through simple ruses, espionage, or even war-are doomed if they cannot first shatter the falsehoods that warp their very memories. Are they the Blessed Ones of prophecy or simply broken avatars? It is a question without an easy answer, hindered as it is by deceptions that aren't so easily overcome. And while there is hope, even with the aid of faithful allies-the Shokans, redeemed wraiths, and a heretofore unknown daughter-if Cinder and Anya cannot forge a new path together, the heart of who they are will be irrevocably broken... And the world with it.
Amethyst Dawn
Zander was in shock. Everything had gone wrong in New Orleans and now someone was dead. To retrieve the Artifacts Zander will have to return to the coven and his family who he had long ago turned his back on. The Seers Circle had always been the least feared of the twelve covens and it wasn't a wonder why. Being good at prophecy wasn't exactly dangerous, but that didn't mean it wasn't useful.
Rogue Justice
A dark force roams Darwilo's countryside, killing with abandon, and causing much consternation amongst the city's merchant class. Has the warlord, Zendrick, turned his eyes their way, or is the cause more sinister? This module is for characters of around 300 EP, who find themselves in Darwilo, when dark tidings come a-calling. This is the fourth of eight adventures in the Golden City Saga. Completing the journey will increase your understanding of the EverLore Campaign Setting and the BoundLess Gaming System. This classless and level-less system, is based on a d12, uses a point-buy method for character progression, has tons of customization, and promotes diversity and inclusion. This Game Is For You!
Mirror Walker Hualalai
All three ships then moved farther from the great massif, and started sailing down the large mountain valley. The Cloud Wanderer was above the Cloud Dancer and off to port, and the Dawn Sprite was just in front of that ship.The dawn was brightening into a clear, blue sky, and everyone was enthralled by the view of the spectacular alpine scenery. But then one of the crew shouted, "What's that?" This cry was immediately followed by, "Ship ahoy," and then by "Two ships ahoy." Several crewmen pointed to the starboard and the line of mountains to the southwest, and everyone stared in that direction. There were two sky ships approaching. Both were black with black sails, fully extended and turned to the side because of the contrary wind, and they were hard to see because of the mountain wall behind them. It was Captain Kapatric who first voiced the fact that they might be dangerous. The two ships were below and in front of three Hualalai ships, but were climbing and approaching fast. They all watched as the first of the two black ships approached the Dawn Sprite and the Cloud Wanderer. Arrows flew from the marauders as the four ships closed, and there were cries of disbelief, alarm, and anguish from the people on the Cloud Dancer. Arwen's were the loudest, as she repeatedly shouted, "My father is on that ship! They cannot attack the King!" The Dawn Sprite had ducked under the larger pirate ship and was now sailing downward and to the southwest-which seemed to be the direction the wind was pushing all of the combatants. The Cloud Wanderer had not been so lucky, as that same wind seemed to be moving the vessel directly at its attacker. That ship continued to shoot arrows, and now everyone could see that many of these contained the bright color of fire. The Cloud Wanderer now rolled onto its port side, and began sliding toward the ground. They all watched in horror as it fell several hundred feet, in a slow spiral motion, while the flames engulfed more of the ship. It crashed into a snowfield with what could only be called a big splat, as snow flew everywhere. It sat there for perhaps two seconds, and then the area where it had hit slipped and became a small avalanche that flowed down toward a narrow valley. Then the ship and the snow it was riding on dropped into the valley. Then the ship and the snow it was riding on dropped over a cliff and disappeared from sight, and its resting place was marked by a rising column of dark smoke.
Into Ashes And Doom
Through fire, into ashes, against all odds of doom...Trapped in the twisted Turosian palace with her life hanging in the balance, Lora desperately searches for a way out. As an unwilling pawn in the king's cruel game, she must deny her fiery connection to Eyden to keep him safe. But Eyden seeks to finally take action, falling deeper into Lora's web of lies.Amira has all but succumbed to the darkness of her mind until a ray of hope catches her sight. With the help of Elyssa, whose heart ignites with the spark of revolution, Amira must choose to fight for freedom or be swallowed by darkness forever. Rhay is torn between two sides, challenged by Karwyn's nefarious ways. Will he ever let himself see the evil that is lurking within the halls of the palace? Can Lora and Amira join forces and convince Rhay to help forge a better future for all of Liraen? The thrilling sequel to the new adult fantasy romance novel Through Fire & Ruin. Dive in to find out who rises from the ashes and who falls prey to doom.
A Gallery for the Barbarian
An untamed barbarian, his undead portraitist, and the city of magic and mirrors. Svinheim: glittering city of the fine arts. Fleshless painter Violetto scouts the streets for his next subject, and finds unexpected inspiration in the beastly Brask of Bannavaria. Hailing from the brutal North, with his immense appetites for gold and glory, Brask is sure to become a sensation in civilized Svinheim-by brush or by axe. As two shadowy and competing cults threaten to engulf the powers that be in the Fine City, will Brask and Violetto achieve the fame and fortune they believe to be so rightfully theirs? At once a callback to episodic, vintage sword-and-sorcery fiction and a dark, queer fairy tale, A Gallery for the Barbarian is Taylor Hartley's debut work of fantasy and the first in a new series, THE VIOLETTO PAPERS, sure to please fans of Michael Moorcock's Elric and Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian.
Pinch of Sass
Will this stoic Dire Wolf admit the sassy feline is his fated mate and stake his claim?Ariella Golden needs to persuade sexy Dire Wolf Beta, and the amazingly talented chef at Serious Moonlight, Brock Laurent to use her Pride's corporation, Eat Well Live Proud, for all the roadhouse's needs in order to win her company's coveted quarterly prize.But that's not the only reason this Golden girl is chasing this grumpy Wolf!EWLP offers the best organic, non-GMO, and responsibly harvested fish and meat-going with them is a no brainer. The problem is the stubborn lil' doggy happens to be her fated mate, but he's in denial! Can the Lioness break down his barriers or will she get hurt in the process?Brock is perfectly content to cook good food, listen to classic rock, and hang out with his Pack at their new place in Blue Valley, New Jersey. Settling down is hard on his animal, but so far so good-except for the fact he's being hunted by a pesky she-Cat.Can't this female take a hint? He is better off alone, but this curvy, curly-headed goddess is all he thinks about lately.Trying to ignore the pull of his mate is a losing battle. Desperate, Brock develops a plan to test whether the virginal hellcat can handle all of him. It's time to confront his fears.Here, kitty kitty.Stunned when Brock propositions her, but with the encouragement of her family, Ariella agrees to a single night in the sexy Dire Wolf's arms to seal the deal that will put her in the running for EWLP's quarterly prize, but that's not all. One night is all she has to get the big dumb chef to realize Ariella is exactly who the Fates designed for him.One mate custom made with curves galore and a pinch of sass.Will she prove she can take anything the Wolf man dishes out?
White Fire
Jenny has plans for her wedding. Something wicked has plans for her. Like many young professionals, Jenny is at a crossroads. Bite the bullet and go to law school, or remain a paralegal a little while longer? Strive to become exceptionally successful at her chosen career, or start thinking seriously about a potential family? And just when and how should she begin looking for her soulmate? When she carries her dilemmas off to a random bar, intending to temporarily forget them, she instead meets her own death. Temporarily. Resurrected months later without explanation, she's done with indecision. Despite memory loss, recurring nightmares, and skin that sometimes sparkles like diamond, Jenny carries on living her life as best she can, even making it to her wedding day, a day she believes perfect-until her true soulmates come seeking reclamation. Jenny had died for a reason. Neither Heaven nor Hell ever forgets. Let the real ceremony begin. With stories set in a world where humankind's twisted fantasies and most disturbing nightmares have manifested as pulsing, hard-edged realities, Eve of Light is a dark fantasy horror series unlike any other. Mind-bending and provocative. Dark fiction at its weirdest.
Equinox
In this world, two souls inhabit a sole body, one by day, one by night. But though they live alongside one another, their ends do not always align. For Special Inspector Morden, whose hunt for a dangerous witch takes him far away, this will be a problem... Christophor Morden lives by night. His day-brother, Alexsander, knows only the sun. They are two souls in a single body, in a world where identities change with the rising and setting of the sun. Night-brother or day-sister, one never sees the light, the other knows nothing of the night. Early one evening, Christophor is roused by a call to the city prison. A prisoner has torn his eyes out and cannot say why. Yet worse: in the sockets that once held his eyes, teeth are growing. The police suspect the supernatural, so Christophor, a member of the king's special inspectorate, is charged with finding the witch responsible. Night-by-night, Christophor's investigation leads him ever further from home, toward a backwards village on the far edge of the kingdom. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more his day-brother's actions frustrate him. Who is Alexsander protecting? What does he not want Christophor to discover? And all the while, an ancient and apocalyptic ritual creeps closer to completion... Reviews for Equinox: 'Clever, original and beautifully crafted, half the fun here lies in getting to grips with the ramifications of this complex world, but the story holds like a vice' Daily Mail
Ghost in the Spell
Being a forty-something divorcee with a college-bound teenage son is a freaking cakewalk compared to wielding my unruly magic. Did I mention that my newly discovered sister wants to kill me?After a hellish week spent with older-than-dirt archdruids and a few new enemies, I'm ready to get home so I can hug my kid and sleep in my own bed. But nope, that's not how my crazy magical mid-life works. My spirit magic has been triggered, and a ghost's cryptic message gives me more bad news. Something worse than my psycho sister might be after me. Awesome.It's Battle Royale time. I'm so over selfish magical creatures trying to steal my powers and my life. I'll need the help of all my tru-craft guardians if I stand a chance against my supernatural foes. But first, I'll have to get into the spirit of my new element before the spirit gets into me.Literally.
The Curse of the Shadow God
Forced into an arranged marriage, a sorceress will stop at nothing to regain her freedom.Violet Elder escapes her wedding night and sets out to find the family she was stolen from as a child. The Society of Crows is already hunting her, and every moment she spends in the Kingdom is one moment closer to death.When her new husband, Gavin Luna catches her in the City of Scoria, undeniable chemistry blurs the line between friend and foe. He's her enemy, and after being betrayed by everyone she considers a friend, how can she let down her guard to trust him of all people?But with the Society of Crows on their feet and the Emissaries of the God chasing their every move, they are forced to form an unlikely alliance to escape the kingdom and avoid the fate that binds her to the wicked god of shadows.Fans of Sarah J Maas, and Jennifer Armentrout are sure to devour The Curse of the Shadow God by Abbey Fox. Scroll up and one click to read this fantasy romance where children are rare, and both the Society of Crows and Emissaries of the God will stop at nothing to abduct them.
The Collected Shorter Supernatural & Weird Fiction of Algernon Blackwood Volume 3
A third impressive collection of Blackwood's outstanding shorter fictionAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his entire cannon remains unknown. Born in Shooter's Hill (which now part of south-east London) in 1869, his father was a civil servant and his mother was the widow of the 6th Duke of Manchester. As an adventurous young Englishman, Blackwood travelled to Canada and the USA where he worked at a number of jobs including as a journalist for the 'New York Times'. At the turn of the 20th century Blackwood returned to Britain and embarked upon his career as a writer of supernatural and horror stories. His output was astonishing, resulting in at least ten collections of short stories together with 14 novels and plays. He regularly broadcast his work on radio and later on television. His two best known stories are probably, 'The Willows' and 'The Wendigo'. Blackwood died from a stroke in 1951. The Leonaur collection of Blackwood's strange fiction seeks to gather together the majority of his known shorter supernatural fiction into a comprehensive set.Among the contents of volume three of this comprehensive Leonaur collection of Blackwood's shorter fiction, the reader will discover, ' The Terror of the Twins', 'The Sea Fit', 'You may Telephone from Here', 'The Golden Fly' and many others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Moon Beetles
Rinnaya has never known the land of Illyson to give her anything but loss. Her Ironskin Lineage, once powerful and prosperous, is now reviled. And while dealing with the unbearable loss of her parents, her older brother left her to raise her younger brother, Liam, alone. All she wants is to give Liam a happier, safer childhood than she had.But when she discovers her essence contains the same latent power that led to the Ironskins' demise, she is forced to leave Liam behind to receive training. If she doesn't, he'll be taken from her to protect him from her uncontrolled abilities. But leaving home for the first time stirs the darkness in her lingering trauma.When her older brother reveals a plot for an Ironskin rebellion, and that he's placed her at the centre of it, it becomes harder to separate her past from her present. As she decides between helping the rebellion or severing yet another family tie, Rin must face her loss if she wants to heal her heart, control her power, and stop a war.
Once upon a Wonderland
Once upon a WonderlandCan Alice uncover the truth to escape her twisted fantasy?--"Fee-fi-fo-fum!" boomed the ogre."Why do you keep quoting Shakespeare's King Lear?" asked Alice. "And while we're on the subject, why can you only smell the blood of Englishmen? Why not other nationalities? Or English women come to that?" --A poltergeist in tattered leotards, a queen suffering from hypersomnia and a psychotic arsonist. These are not the Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella that Alice knows and loves. Nevertheless, she needs to get them and other fairy tale characters out of Wonderland if she's to mend Time and return home. And rescue Jack, the feathered boy she's in love with.Alice's quest is not helped by accusations of treason from the local inhabitants, the advances of an arrogant Pied Piper and the fact that she is growing younger by the hour. And then there is the Queen of Hearts and her cohorts to contend with.Alice's journey is peppered with surreal events, gritty wordplay and the sinister backstories to popular fairy tales, making this stand-alone follow-up story to Alice Falls Again a must for younger and older adults alike. Praise for the prequel Alice Falls Again: "A brilliant and amusing reinvention." Kirkus Reviews"Stoneham imbues his prose with a wit and poetry ... an ideal fantasy for Carroll fans." blueink"Fantastical wonders and head-over-heels adventures abound." Foreword Clarion
The Palace of Crystal and Fire
Princess Allorie was the black sheep of her family; the only half Siren half Fae, the only one to push against the Malaran traditions, and the only one who wanted to be able to choose who she loved rather than some mystical Bond dictating who her lifelong Mate should be. She didn't feel like she belonged anywhere, let alone in her own kingdom.Life was mundane.Life was a prison.Life was set in stone for her.Until the day she was saved from the jaws of an ancient beast by a dark-haired, fiery, rugged stranger named Maxus.Life from that moment on...changes.Maxus is all Allorie can seem to think about; focus on; fantasise about. However, there was one big problem: Maxus was from the warring territory past the Gate-the forbidden lands of Nestrique.When a visit to the Gate goes awry and Allorie attempts to save Maxus from danger, she is suddenly swept into Nestrique and dragged to their kingdom as a prisoner, forced to hide her identity to survive.As Allorie wonders if she will ever see her home again, she begins to doubt if the place she has called home all her life is really where she belongs... or if it's within Maxus's iron heart.
Tales of Asterra
Welcome, adventurer, to the wondrously magical world of Asterra-where no two roads are the same and life blooms and beckons around every bend. Join Penniforth 'Penny' Rodgers as he regales you with tales of the events, people, currencies, and beliefs that have shaped this mystical land. From the pirate infested shoals of Del' San Cove, to the dark depths of the Ochre Halls and the fairy forests of Faeril, there is a story for everyone. All that is missing is for you to create your own adventure within Asterra. So, what are you waiting for? Penny has already marked the first destination on the map.
The Collected Shorter Supernatural & Weird Fiction of Algernon Blackwood Volume 3
A third impressive collection of Blackwood's outstanding shorter fictionAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his entire cannon remains unknown. Born in Shooter's Hill (which now part of south-east London) in 1869, his father was a civil servant and his mother was the widow of the 6th Duke of Manchester. As an adventurous young Englishman, Blackwood travelled to Canada and the USA where he worked at a number of jobs including as a journalist for the 'New York Times'. At the turn of the 20th century Blackwood returned to Britain and embarked upon his career as a writer of supernatural and horror stories. His output was astonishing, resulting in at least ten collections of short stories together with 14 novels and plays. He regularly broadcast his work on radio and later on television. His two best known stories are probably, 'The Willows' and 'The Wendigo'. Blackwood died from a stroke in 1951. The Leonaur collection of Blackwood's strange fiction seeks to gather together the majority of his known shorter supernatural fiction into a comprehensive set.Among the contents of volume three of this comprehensive Leonaur collection of Blackwood's shorter fiction, the reader will discover, ' The Terror of the Twins', 'The Sea Fit', 'You may Telephone from Here', 'The Golden Fly' and many others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
American Faust
Brown's ambitious debut follows the deal-with-the-devil tale of James Harris, an aspiring entrepreneur who finds himself in need of money for his latest foray into the information technology sector. His prayers are answered when a mysterious benefactor known as "The Chairman" offers an exorbitant sum, on one condition: James must travel to his Connecticut hometown and check in on the mysterious Revson estate. James had heard it had burnt to the ground in a lightning storm, but the Chairman insists that, in fact, a woman currently is living there. James tries "to fit the opposing truths together, but they wouldn't make a whole" as he arrives at the house, enters the premises, and finds himself in a timeless world, away from his responsibilities-and soon tempted by the kind of too-good-to-be-true deal that the title promises. Composed in part of vignettes, elaborate backstories, and theatrical scenes that lean heavily against the fourth wall, this gripping novel combines surprising storytelling approaches and a time-crossing narrative in which past, present, and future converge for the finale. Brown's character development is intricately drawn, examining the complex points of view of the major players, especially James and, eventually, in the novel's 1960s thread, Sharon Peters, a Connecticut divorcee whose descent into Club Heaven & Hell in Greenwich Village is a standout sequence that will shape many fates. Romantic, thoughtful, sometimes bizarre, and rendered in crisp, memorable prose, American Faust offers mysteries that will please readers who prefer some subtlety in depictions of the uncanny, particularly the open-ended climax that invites numerous interpretations and will leave readers who relish the elusive hungry for more. In playing in the realm of Goethe, Brown plays with form, expectations, perspectives, and the great themes of the original. American Faust follows in the steps of a classic by forging its own singular path. More than just a clever retelling, this captivating novel possesses an abundance of vitality and originality. A fitting modern homage to timeless classic literature, Brown is able to match and expand on the elegance of a bygone era by evoking a rich literary heritage. Take Away: Ancient Faustian folklore tackles American convention in Brown's delightfully disorienting novel. This rich and playful deal-with-the-devil tale will enrapture readers with the ways relationships can harm and heal us.
Trials of Destiny
Shelby Evans, an accomplished journalist in the Metropolitan area of Chicago, convinced that to achieve her goals of safety and appreciation for lasting values, relocates to rural Kentucky. After accepting a position as assistant editor of the local paper, she stumbles into the lives of evildoers after her truck plunges into a ditch along a country road. Shelby, forced to escape through an uncultivated forest, spends the night terrified among wild animals. Led by an empyrean experience to a magnificent farm, she develops friendships with the occupants and believes she has found the man of her dreams. However, with hidden secrets destined to become exposed, scheming and plotting by local misfits to silence her, and misguided by a misprint in a National magazine, she discovers it is too late concerning her love interest. She begins to concentrate more diligently on her career. Shelby's sudden and unexpected visit to the haven with strangers will inherit dangers, conflicts, and last longer than she or anyone had anticipated. Barbara Sullivan-Nelson is a native of Middletown, Ohio, and currently a resident of Kentucky. She is the author of several inspirational articles, two fiction novels, and an inspiring true story of spirit, compassion, and optimism of the disabled titled Ryan's World, published in 2011.
The Collected Shorter Supernatural & Weird Fiction of Algernon Blackwood Volume 4
A fourth helping of Blackwood's tales of the uncannyAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his entire cannon remains unknown. Born in Shooter's Hill (which now part of south-east London) in 1869, his father was a civil servant and his mother was the widow of the 6th Duke of Manchester. As an adventurous young Englishman, Blackwood travelled to Canada and the USA where he worked at a number of jobs including as a journalist for the 'New York Times'. At the turn of the 20th century Blackwood returned to Britain and embarked upon his career as a writer of supernatural and horror stories. His output was astonishing, resulting in at least ten collections of short stories together with 14 novels and plays. He regularly broadcast his work on radio and later on television. His two best known stories are probably, 'The Willows' and 'The Wendigo'. Blackwood died from a stroke in 1951. The Leonaur collection of Blackwood's strange fiction seeks to gather together the majority of his known shorter supernatural fiction into a comprehensive set.Among the contents of volume four of this comprehensive Leonaur collection of Blackwood's shorter fiction, the reader will discover, 'Jimbo's Longest Day', 'Strange Disappearance of a Baronet', ' The Goblin's Collection', 'The Whisperers', ' Wind' and many others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Soul Tether
Rinnaya Burgheim played right into the Revival's hands when she survived the attack of undead clones and activated her death affinity. Now, her worst nightmare is her reality-they kidnapped Liam. Forced into isolation for her own safety, Rin battles to control her death affinity. But seclusion and unsettling discoveries about her family twist her power into a volatile force that threatens to consume her. Hiding won't help. To get close enough to foil the Revival's plans, they need to think Rin believes in their cause.Balancing a fine line of deception, Rin can only trust her friends, especially Johanna who understands Rin better than anyone through her unique Soul Tether. Together, they work to free Liam and unravel an ancient feud between the Emberstead and Ironskin Lineages. But what will Rin and Johanna sacrifice to unlock their true power and avoid repeating their ancestors' atrocities?
Loving Lizzie
A fake dating romance with a paranormal twist!A hopeless geeky girl, looking for the oneBrilliant, but clueless Lycan/witch hybrid Lizzie Martin is tired of hiding behind her computer screen. After a close brush with death, she now wants to experience everything life has to offer. But for now, she'd settle for a certain billionaire CEO to notice her. Maxim Silver is everything she wants in a boyfriend-hot, brilliant, and charming, but she just can't seem to catch his eye. That is, until Maxim mistakes her boss Wyatt Creed for her boyfriend. Now Maxim's on the hook, but so is Lizzie. She needs Wyatt to continue pretending to be her boyfriend to keep Maxim's interest. There's absolutely no way this plan could fail, though her she-wolf-who's had a strange on Wyatt since they met-might have other ideas.A wolf shifter trying to keep his obsession under wrapsLycan shifter Wyatt Creed has been avoiding Lizzie Martin for months. His wolf is completely obsessed with her and he doesn't even know why. She's the wrong woman for him-brash, crude, and utterly inappropriate. When Lizzie asks for help to catch another man's attention, he knows it's the worst idea ever, yet he agrees to participate in her scheme. After all, once Lizzie belongs to Maxim, he can finally put his obsession with her to rest. However, the problem with pretending to be Lizzie's boyfriend is that it makes him want the real thing even more.Can Wyatt keep up pretenses without falling deeper for Lizzie? Or will he be left with a broken heart once Lizzie has the man she really wants?
The Collected Shorter Supernatural & Weird Fiction of Algernon Blackwood Volume 4
A fourth helping of Blackwood's tales of the uncannyAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his entire cannon remains unknown. Born in Shooter's Hill (which now part of south-east London) in 1869, his father was a civil servant and his mother was the widow of the 6th Duke of Manchester. As an adventurous young Englishman, Blackwood travelled to Canada and the USA where he worked at a number of jobs including as a journalist for the 'New York Times'. At the turn of the 20th century Blackwood returned to Britain and embarked upon his career as a writer of supernatural and horror stories. His output was astonishing, resulting in at least ten collections of short stories together with 14 novels and plays. He regularly broadcast his work on radio and later on television. His two best known stories are probably, 'The Willows' and 'The Wendigo'. Blackwood died from a stroke in 1951. The Leonaur collection of Blackwood's strange fiction seeks to gather together the majority of his known shorter supernatural fiction into a comprehensive set.Among the contents of volume four of this comprehensive Leonaur collection of Blackwood's shorter fiction, the reader will discover, 'Jimbo's Longest Day', 'Strange Disappearance of a Baronet', ' The Goblin's Collection', 'The Whisperers', ' Wind' and many others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Let Loose the Fallen
The priestess searches for her faith.The fire-wielder wrestles with her past.The psion dreams of peace.And the hero is torn between his heart and his duty.While grief scatters the four protectors to the winds, outside forces write history according to their own whims. The fate of the Rinaryns lies twined with that of the boy, Eian, caught in a tug of war the heroes are unaware of.But the evidence lies waiting for Taunos and the others to see, if only they can move past their betrayal.
