The Keepers
Almost... You see, there is only one power strong enough to destroy evil-a power so pure and so flawless that no force, good or bad, can conquer it. That power has only come about twice. Where does it come from, and why only twice? It is a power that ignites when a fairy shares her soul...when she gives her heart away for another to keep. But in order for this perfect power to make its rare appearance, the fairy must give her heart to none other than a mortal.
Part Time Girl
How much longer can Michael hide his sex-switches?After making it through the second year of high-school, he knows it's only a matter of time until someone notices and freaks out. Then his family will have to run and lose everything, again, or risk being found by the shadowy group that hunts people like him.He should go, just vanish and stop putting his family at risk, but his oldest friend Angela is in trouble and he can't leave until they figure out why her troubles with catatonia and hallucinations have reappeared.To help her, Michael has to trust in Ian-the hottest, richest guy in school who definitely has a hidden agenda-and a mystery woman with a traumatic past who is the only one to know him as a girl.With people to protect and mysteries to unravel, Michael will need to unlock the full truth behind his identity...something he's been running from his entire life.
Holly: A Belladonna Novella
A New York Times bestseller! A mysterious and magical holiday novella set in the romantic, Gothic-infused world of the Belladonna series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace--printed in a festive colored ink, with gorgeous interior illustrations by LotusBubble. This limited first printing features special endpapers and a special cover design under the jacket! Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten their festivities. With a new mystery to solve, Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate must uncover what happened to Wisteria's ghostly inhabitants and help the spirits move on ... before it's too late. Read the entire Belladonna series: Belladonna Foxglove Wisteria Holly: A Belladonna Novella
Turn to Burn
Nike's bones burn to save the city.Seventeen-year-old Nike stalks Toronto's streets by night, hunting raitgur-alien land squids that slither through shadows, infecting the vulnerable. Her father wields Burner fire to destroy them, but the spark, that comes from her. He burns Nike's fingers like wicks, stealing her flame to fuel his war.She hates it. Hates him.But the raitgur took everything. Her mother. Her sister. So if setting herself on fire is the price of vengeance, she'll pay it.Except the burns are getting worse. Her father's power is guttering. The city's infection is spreading. And Nike wonders how much more she can take. Isn't it her turn to burn?
The Dandelion Riots
Spunky witches, terrible curses, and queer enemies to lovers romance--a swoon-worthy young adult fantasy about the power of girls, love, and friendship. Enter a broken world in which girls are cursed at birth with terrible powers . . . Set in a world governed by witches who maintain their power by cursing girls at birth, this exciting novel deals with finding your power, relying on friendship and recognising the healing power of love. Drinn has grown up knowing that thanks to the curse placed on her as a baby, should she ever fall in love, the world will be beset by unimaginable disaster. When she escapes captivity and finds refuge in the city, she joins forces with other cursed girls to battle the evil put in place by the witches and their draconian rule. With each day bringing her closer to unleashing the full power of her curse, can Drinn and her friends change the course of what has been determined for her? This page turning, nail-biting adventure is a fresh new teen romantic fantasy that relishes the power of girls and celebrates the ultimate life-giving power of love and friendship. With its surprising enemies to lovers storyline and ambitious fantasy world, this book is sure to delight fans of Samantha Shannon and Stephanie Garber.
A Queen's Game
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The author of the American Royals series invites you to visit 19th-century Europe amid the glamour and intrigue of the Victorian era. In this historical romance inspired by true events, three princesses struggle to find love--and end up vying for the hearts of two future kings. A WOMAN'S WORLD BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In the last glittering decade of European empires, courts, and kings, three young women are on a collision course with history--and with each other. Alix of Hesse is Queen Victoria's favorite granddaughter, so she can expect to end up with a prince . . . except that the prince she's falling for is not the one she's supposed to marry. H矇l癡ne d'Orl矇ans, daughter of the exiled King of France, doesn't mind being a former princess; it gives her more opportunity to break the rules. Like running around with the handsome, charming, and very much off-limits heir to the British throne, Prince Eddy. Then there's May of Teck. After spending her entire life on the fringes of the royal world, May is determined to marry a prince--and not just any prince, but the future king. In a story that sweeps from the glittering ballrooms of Saint Petersburg to the wilds of Scotland, A Queen's Game recounts a pivotal moment in real history as only Katharine McGee can tell it: through the eyes of the young women whose lives, and loves, changed it forever.
Stalking Jack the Ripper Paperback Collection
NYT bestsellingauthor of Kingdom of the Wicked, Kerri Maniscalco, presents her wholly addictive and incredibly suspenseful first series in a complete paperback set for the first time. Jump into this #1 bestselling mystery series for readers who love heart-pounding thrills, twists, and romance.Stalking Jack the Ripper In this spine-chilling gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London, a resourceful lord's daughter named Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her brilliant friend Thomas Cresswell find themselves inescapably embroiled in the investigation of a ghastly serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. Hunting Prince Dracula In this haunting sequel, Audrey Rose and Thomas uncover bizarre murders deep in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer...or has the depraved prince been brought back to life? Escaping From Houdini In their third harrowing adventure, Audrey Rose and Thomas find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of scandal, madness, and horror when passengers are murdered one by one...with nowhere to run from the killer. Capturing the Devil In the shocking finale to the bestselling series, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the elusive, sickening killer known as the White City Devil. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer---or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.
God's Gonna Cut You Down
Diego is convicted of a crime he's not even sure he committed. His sentence: banishment to the monster-infested lower decks of Serenity Orbital. Every day is a struggle-not just to survive but to keep his secret, void-tainted powers from tearing him apart.When more exiled boys arrive, Diego must help Rafe-the one who once made his life a living hell. Trust doesn't come easy, but setting aside old grudges might be the only way to stay alive. As days stretch into years and the wreckage of a dying space station becomes their world, tensions rise, power struggles ignite, and friendship can be deadly.Set before the events of Atom Bomb Baby, this side-story in the Riders of the Stars series delves into the dark secrets that shape the battle for survival on Serenity Station.Go to https: //RidersOfTheStars.com/ for additional content.
The Mysterious Crown Prince
He's the Crown Prince no one has ever seen, possibly the kingdom's most-wanted thief, and most definitely, the killer's next target.There is no way Seraphine is making it into the most-prestigious Royal Princess Academy, until she miraculously does. But when a murder shakes the Royal Prince Academy next door, she illicitly trades her tiara for a magnifying glass and starts investigating - along with a group of unlikely new friends.
Bitten (Standard Edition)
​"A deliciously dark and viciously sexy romance. You will want to devour Jordan Gray's stunning paranormal debut. But beware, this book bites back." -Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart Crescent City meets Fourth Wing in this fast-paced and romantic debut, in which a teenage girl must survive ruthless werewolves, a glittering court, and deadly politics to exact revenge on the monsters who destroyed her. After a vicious werewolf attack on the night of her seventeenth birthday party, Vanessa Hart loses everything she loves in a split second. Her best friend, her father, and even her home. Bitten and imprisoned without explanation, Vanessa endures an agonizing transformation into the very beast that maimed her, and her captors make it clear she cannot escape: she will either swear her life to the Wolf Queen's Court, or she will die. With no other choice, Vanessa joins their enchanted Castle Severi--where flowering vines grow through the walls, gifts are bestowed by the stars, and a claw can break through skin as easily as silk--but she hasn't forgotten what they stole from her. Vanessa still seeks vengeance, scheming in the shadows even as she finds herself mesmerized by the golden prince Sinclair Severi, who threatens to steal her heart though he is promised to her nemesis. And by his brooding, disgraced cousin, Calix, whose smoldering gaze hides even darker secrets. Immersed in the magic of their whimsical yet cruel society, Vanessa soon learns not all is as it seems. The Court is at war, and she may simply be a pawn in its lethal game. For Fans of: Forbidden Romance Enemies to Lovers Werewolves Paranormal Romance
The Lanara Tree and Other Stories
The Lanara Tree and Other Stories is not just a collection of stories: it's a journey. It begins with tales of ill-fate, tragedy and horror, then leads to humour, inspiration and hope. Along the way, you'll meet a variety of characters - some cruel, others kind - and creatures you've never seen before. And once you've completed the journey, you may decide to undertake it again. Who knows? You might just discover something you didn't notice the first time around.
Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins
In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Fall Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it. But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Fall Festival?
Kaizen
KAIZEN The battle of change Where mythology meets adventure! Our nemesis comes from an ancient culture and a different time. Wars have RAGED and civilisations have risen and fallen in the middle world long before this one. The lords of the glass tower still draw their strength from the ancients. Join us on our quest as we go in search of the four blue diamond stones.
Ginger's Listening Ears
Curious little Ginger loves to make decisions of his own, but when it comes to his mother s wise words he doesn t want to listen! Follow Ginger, a playful, curious cat, as he learns the importance of listening to his wise mother, a caring calico cat. Each page reveals fun surprises as Ginger goes on exciting adventures with his mother by his side, prepared to teach him valuable lessons.
First Sticker Book New York
Sail past the Statue of Liberty, take a stroll in Central Park and cross the Brooklyn Bridge as you sticker your way through New York's most famous sights. There are over 200 stickers to bring the bustling scenes to life with yellow cabs, ice skaters, hot dog vendors and much more, plus links to websites to find out more about New York City.
Tommy's Adventures on the Planet Eye
A young boy wakes up one night to strange noises in his bedroom. Unexplainable things begin to happen: he sees images on his computer that no one else can see and feels as though no one believes him. Then, one night, he is awoken by the noise again and spots a long, green, swirling finger moving around his room, beckoning him toward the window. Before he knows it, he is transported to the mysterious Planet Eye, where his adventures begin. There, he learns of an urgent mission: he must return to Earth as the Messenger to warn humanity of what s to come.
Tequila Moonshine
A mother s love is tested, a husband left behind, and a family home abandoned. Mirium Murphy is on the run! Well, to be exact, she s running and dragging Lucy, her devilish daughter, along in her wake Lucy has done it again! Mirium s rebellious daughter isn t just the talk of the neighbourhood anymore she s become a viral sensation! Caught on camera in a daring escape from a farcical circus act, with the local police hot on her heels and seeking revenge, Mirium s unforgettable, striking child is instantly recognisable and impossible to miss. So begins an epic journey through the vibrant landscapes of Mexico. Along the way, this eccentric mother-daughter duo builds bridges and forges unbreakable bonds, leaving behind stories that will be passed down for generations the tales of the two crazy Englishwomen and their outrageous escapades.
When Life Gives You Demons
Perfect for Halloween, a teenage girl juggles school, love, and exorcism in this smart and funny rom com for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Veronica Mars. Shelby Black has a secret. For the past six months, her uncle Roy has been training her to be an exorcist. But high school is hard enough without having to explain that you fight demons for a living, so Shelby keeps her extracurricular activity to herself. The last thing she wants is for her crush, Spencer, to find out what she does in her off time. And Shelby knows how to keep a secret--even a big one. Like the fact that her mom left under mysterious circumstances and it's all her fault. Shelby is hellbent on finding her mom, no matter what it--even if what it ends up costing her is her soul AND her relationship with Spencer. When Life Gives You Demons is perfect for readers who love: - Demon Hunters- Friends-to-Lovers- Secret identities- Paranormal Rom-Coms- F.T. Lukens books
The Very Friendly Veg
We ve all got hopes, we ve all got dreams Poor Danny doesn t know how he ll ever be a success. Going through life can be one big stress until he meets the very friendly veg and finds his world turned upside down! Bertie the Broccoli, Cora the Carrot, and Percy the Pea are on hand to make Danny s wishes come true. All he has to do is you ve guessed it EAT HIS VEG!
Tarmea 2
A great tale for fantasy readers, this story takes you on a thrilling voyage of revenge, packed with adventures that aim to secure the safety of the protagonists people, both now and in the future. A marvellous follow-up to Return of the Kraken, it masterfully guides the reader through a narrative rich with exciting and meaningful encounters. Told from the perspectives of various characters with diverse attitudes and agendas, the story is full of surprises, reunions with old friends and foes, and an outcome that promises even more adventures ahead. A ripping story, this is a must-read for any lover of fantasy adventure, with the promise of much more to come. Long may this series continue!
The Copper Tarnish
Until last summer, I was the most popular girl in school. Then I was accused of killing my boyfriend when he disappeared. Luckily, he didn't die, but he wasn't the same when he came back. Murder accusations are nothing compared to the rumours that I kissed said boyfriend's sister. That rumour proved to be the real killer for my popularity.Now everyone hates me except the gorgeous new girl who seems determined to ruin any chances of being popular by hanging out with me. There's also a cute soldier hanging around my mom's diner and freaky sounds in the woods.Autumn definitely won't be dull. All I need to do is graduate...and stay alive.
On Wings of Stone and Light
Ryon was born from stone to serve darkness, but now he's ready to defy it.Sixteen-year-old Ryon is no ordinary teen. Part human, part dragon, part condor-and once just cold stone-he was created as one of many monstrous gargoyles designed to bring terror. Now alive, Ryon is trapped between two worlds: the vicious gargoyle horde he once called family and the fragile humans he was built to destroy.The attack begins with the old theater-their former perch-where the gargoyles plan to take hostages and claim the town as their own. But Ryon can't go through with it. Something inside him longs to protect, not conquer. Especially since Madeleine came to town, a brave girl who speaks with angels and has a loving nature that inspires him. With time running out before the next full moon, when the town will slip into chaos, Ryon must rally unlikely allies and face the monsters he once stood beside. The choice is his: return to stone-or fight to rewrite his fate.
Message from the Shadows
In the haunting aftermath of his sister Anita s mysterious death, Ruben, alongside his closest friends Frankie and Albie, is irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic town of Salem. Here, amidst the shadows of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, they stumble upon an ancient prophecy that threatens to shatter their world. Guided by their spectral ally, Dakota, the trio plunges into the uncharted depths of the Underworld, racing against time to break a malevolent curse. From sombre funerals to world-saving quests, their journey is fraught with peril, weaving through the four ethereal realms of Time, Space, Reality, and Matter, and spanning the majestic kingdoms of Anslyn toya and Lorillis Mairsile. Yet, as they gather crucial artifacts and confront unsettling truths, the spectre of war relentlessly pursues them. Their pasts, intertwined with the very conflict they seek to escape, are inescapable. As they inch closer to the abyss of darkness, the weight of the prophecy grows heavier, and the choice between sacrifice and defeat looms large. With destiny nipping at their heels, how long can they evade the inevitable?
Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches
After accidentally cursing his ex-boyfriend, a reluctant hero must complete a dangerous quest to undo his spell . . . all while falling for a brooding new crewmate with dark secrets. Kieran has never had much luck in love or magic. Other than being freed from a family curse that would have killed him and doomed his twin sister, life isn't going his way. So, after getting put on notice by his boyfriend and accidentally writing a poem so bad (and magically hazardous) that it makes him invisible to the guy, of course Kieran returns home to find the Witches Council sitting in his living room, demanding he complete his magical training. Panicked, he blurts out that his Calling--a kind of magical thesis--will be to find a magical cure-all that can break any curse . . . an enormous task that he absolutely doesn't have the power to pull off. Nevertheless, Kieran sets off on this dangerous journey, accompanied by his sister Briar, her girlfriend Delilah, and a swoony new crewmate, Sebastian. If he survives, he may just learn how to turn his luck around and figure out what kind of witch, person, and boyfriend he wants to be.
My Mother, the Mermaid Chaser
Told in dual POV, this gripping companion piece to My Father, the Panda Killer, follows a teenage son who defies his sister's wishes by searching for more information about their absent mother. Meanwhile, his mother's poignant backstory reveals her struggle with grief and longing, culminating in her heart-wrenching decision to leave her children. "A cleverly narrated and perfectlypaced powerful dive into healinggenerational trauma." --Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter San Jose, 2008 Paul yearns to know more about the mother who abandoned his family, but she is the only topic no one discusses. Now's he's in Vietnam, feeling displaced and considered an outsider. Plus, a ghost is haunting him even though he doesn't believe in ghosts. His cousin and the grandmother he's never met before now keep telling him that he'll get answers only if he's willing to open his ears. Vũng T璽u, 1975 Ngọc Lan is eleven when her family breaks apart: her brother is drafted into the army; her father leaves on the last helicopter to the US. She and her sister are sent from Vietnam on a harrowing journey by boat. Only Ngọc Lan will survive. But what is the American dream when you are haunted by the death of your sister, missing your homeland; seeing ghostly mermaid sightings; lost in an abusive marriage; struggling as a parent? Told in the alternating perspectives of Paul and Ngọc Lan, My Mother, the Mermaid Chaser is a haunting story about the intergenerational effects of war, estranged family bonds, and how a teenager discovers a new connection to a lost part of himself.
Rykar
Dull, green eyes which have witnessed endless torture from countless emotions. You have experienced every beautiful sensation ranging from love and compassion to hatred and fear, sometimes all from the same humans. Ah, when you watched your patients extend their final breaths as you cut into them, I know you understood how they felt. It molds you into what you are today, an alluring bottle of chaos.
Frog and Toad: Two Together
Frog and Toad's first board book--perfect for little hands! One Frog. One Toad. Two friends. Always together.This sweet homage to Frog and Toad's famous friendship features iconic illustrations from the original books. This must-have board book for baby showers, first birthdays, friends of all ages, and beyond features a cut-out cover and raised element of the duo for curious fingers to interact with.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor (Frog and Toad Together), a Caldecott Honor (Frog and Toad Are Friends), ALA Notable Children's Book, the Horn Book Fanfare Honor List, School Library Journal Best Children's Book, and Library of Congress Children's Book (Frog and Toad All Year). The series has also been adapted into a Broadway musical and an Emmy-winning animated series on Apple TV+.
Seek and Find Cute
Paint with water for seek and find super-cute fun!Create adorable pictures with this water painting book, then seek and find the cute pictures that are hiding on each page. Simply apply water with the special pen, leave to dry, then paint your pictures and seek and find again.
Salon Saturday
A picture book that celebrates the community built at the hair salon and the dynamic variety of Black hairstyles! Today is the day! A little girl's first trip to the salon is a rite of passage, but choosing a new hairstyle is feeling like an impossible task! There are so many styles to choose from--bobs, buns, coils, fros, and more. And according to Grandma, Momma, and Sissy, choosing the best one means thinking about ease, lifestyle, and personality...It's A LOT to think about! When the options seem overwhelming, the young girl decides to search for what feels right today, and that there's always a future salon visit to try something new. While admiring the three loving women who have guided her through this big day, she finally sees it...her own kind of beautiful! From coils and long locs to waves and braids, Salon Saturday offers a vibrant portrayal of Black hairstyles, cherishing them as both a ritual and an ever-evolving journey of self-expression.
At The Door
'Immerse yourself in the lyrical world of the fae, dwellers, and shadows' HELEN GARRAWAY'A real page-turner' GYBE GILBERT'A well-realised world, and believable magic' DEEN PAULSSON A darkly enchanting, emotionally charged tale of destiny, bloodlines, and the pull between light and shadow - for fans of Holly Black's The Cruel Prince, Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove, and Disney's Renegade Nell. A thrilling ending to The Dwelling Hunter series.The Mother. The Sister. The Daughter of the Forest.When Ebony wakes in the realm of the Fae, she learns she's the final link in a bloodline bound by prophecy. But with the Shadow's mark burned into her skin, darkness creeps into her mind and threatens everything she loves.With the help of her long-lost aunt, Ebony must confront a haunting legacy and face the fears she's spent a lifetime running from - because the fight is no longer about her own survival. It's about saving a world on the brink of falling into shadow.---------------------------------------------------------------'A wonderful conclusion to the series that will keep you riveted and reading late into the night. A thoroughly enjoyable adventure, with a heroine who doesn't always choose the right path, but perseveres regardless.' Helen Garraway, USA Today bestselling author of the multi-award-winning Sentinal Series'Ebony is an intriguing protagonist ... She is clever, resourceful, and strong, and it is easy to sympathise when her carefully guarded life is challenged' Rachel Churcher, author of the Battle Ground series and Angels
Imani Travels Across Canada
Imani travels across Canada with Mom, learns fun facts about the country, and has a concern in every province along the way. Mom helps Imani to think critically about her stressful thoughts. Although her thoughts are powerful, will they be powerful enough to ruin her trip? Come along for the ride and immerse yourself in the beauty of Canada and the many cultures that contribute to its identity. From being a special ode to Indigenous cultures to an introduction to cognitive restructuring, this book is truly one of a kind. Add in subthemes of self-esteem, inclusion, parenting, social justice, and humour, and you'll quickly see there's something in this story for everyone. This longer read is great for those who love to travel, have a passion for mental wellness, and love to learn. Whether you read with your loved one in one sitting or one part at a time, there's just one question here left to answer: are you ready to open this book, use your imagination, and travel with Imani across Canada? If so, let's go! 1... 2... 3... let's read!
Try Your Worst
I Kissed Shara Wheeler meets The Agathas in this cozy mystery about rivals who must find out who has been framing them for crimes they didn't commit, from Stonewall Honor-winning author Chatham Greenfield. Sadie Katz and Cleo Chapman have been rivals since birth. Literally. They entered the world competing to be the first baby born in the new year, and ever since Cleo beat out Sadie for that title, she has been nonchalantly beating Sadie at just about everything--and making it look easy. Now in the fall of their senior year, Sadie and Cleo are neck-and-neck for valedictorian. But then a string of increasingly serious pranks take over their high school, and all signs point to Sadie and Cleo as the perpetrators. Suddenly expulsion is on the line, and the only way to clear their names is to team up and find out who is framing them. It's not only suspects the girls are questioning, though. Sadie's ivy league dream isn't feeling as appealing as it once did, and Cleo is wondering if it's about time she start fighting for what she really wants instead of just accepting whatever comes easiest. With their futures on the line, the two grow closer, and both begin to wonder: Could it be that Sadie and Cleo weren't meant to be rivals at all, and were instead destined to be something more?
Interactive with Life
Now before you take a look at this, you have to be very mature-not medium mature but very mature. It's going to take your mind to somewhere that you probably have never been or something that you missed experiencing. But one thing I do know is that you are going to want more. You are going to be like what the writing man has done sold me. It will keep you coming back like it's one of your favorite recipes. And there's more to come. I'm cooking it up now as you flex that so-called adult mind of yours. Handle that shit if you can.
Same, Same but Different
Seventeen-year-old Ivy Virelli was born in the silence between planets, raised on a ship where safety meant control and every choice was made for her. She has never touched a planet's soil, never lived outside the mission, never been free.When her family's mission brings them to Spero, a breathtakingly perfect world where harmony is law, Ivy is mesmerised. The forests hum with colour, the people move in eerie unison, and peace seems absolute. But the deeper she is drawn in, the more she sees the cracks beneath the surface, the rules no one dares to speak aloud, and the heavy cost of keeping a world so flawless.As secrets rise and connections pull her closer to those who should be enemies, Ivy finds herself torn between loyalty and the dangerous pull of freedom. She must decide whether to follow the life she was trained for or claim the freedom she was never supposed to find.Same, Same but Different is the first book in a sharp, immersive YA sci-fi series about control, hidden strength, and the fight to belong.
Scary Stories to Tell at Night
THIS IS A WARNING! The baker's dozen of stories in this book will scare you! They may really terrify you! While you read these thirteen terror tales and stare at the diabolical drawings, don't be surprised if they give you nightmares. You have been warned! However, if you are not afraid of monsters, ghosts, witches and other unspeakable things, and are not worried about being unable to sleep or being creeped out by horrors lurking in the shadows, then you're going to love this volume! Inside you will discover spine-tingling tales about what happens when you wake up in the middle of the night, including: - a young girl's new bedroom haunted by a warlock's cat-familiar - a couple who find refuge in a deserted farmhouse that is home to something unspeakably horrible - a man who is visited by a ghostly company seeking revenge - a group of friends menaced by the dead at a Halloween party - and other stories too frightening to mention here! Compiled by award-winning horror editor Stephen Jones and illustrated by acclaimed artist Randy Broecker, Scary Stories to Tell at Night features fear-filled fiction from Ramsey Campbell, R. Chetwynd-Hayes, Mia Dalia, Sharon Gosling, Garry Kilworth, Stephen King, Dana Middleton, Lisa Morton, Kim Newman, Lynda E. Rucker, Robert Silverberg, Angela Slatter and Michael Marshall Smith. Get ready to hide under the covers and be really chilled!
Guardians of the Realm Beneath
Kylia Wilks never expected to find a portal under her bed-but when she and her brother Demetree fall through it, they land in a world full of strange, magical creatures... and big trouble. The creatures aren't scary by choice-they're being forced to frighten kids by a wicked ruler!Now it's up to Kylia and Demetree to uncover the truth, stand up to the villain, and help their new friends fight back. But freeing the realm won't be easy-it'll take smarts, bravery, and a sacrifice they never saw coming.
The Navigator
In the final installment of The Rise trilogy, two-time Bram Stoker Award winner Robert P. Ottone brings his young adult adventure to a close in spectacularly cosmic fashion.With her hometown of Coral Cove nothing but a memory, Azlynn finds herself adrift. Surrounded by friends and allies in their makeshift flotilla, she knows the end is near.But the end of what?In a flooded seascape where nothing is as it seems. Where the odds against humanity are stacked so high that all hope is lost. Where the future seems like a distant dream...Eldritch monsters loom larger than ever.And if the drowned planet's survivors are going to rally for one last stand, they'll need THE NAVIGATOR.This is the way her world ends.
When Greatness Calls
For a thousand years, the Kingdom of Ileydria has flourished under the blessing of the Everlight. The ancient power of Incada flows, strengthening weapons, powering cities, and binding the four guilds in unity. Envoys, Originators, Weavers, and Bringers work as one, guardians of a peace forged from the ashes of the dark times.Every year, Guild members compete in the Challengers of the Realm Tournament-a spectacle that draws crowds from across the kingdom. The trials are legendary: individual duels that test raw skill, cooperative events that forge unbreakable teams, and the grand Battle Royale where only one guild can claim ultimate victory.Four first-year students will face every challenge the tournament can offer. The training is relentless. The competition is fierce. And in the grand arenas, they'll discover what it takes to become champions.In a kingdom built on the foundation of ancient power and hard-won peace, the next generation is about to prove themselves.When Greatness Calls launches an action-packed YA fantasy series set in the magical kingdom of Ileydria. Four first-year academy students are unexpectedly chosen for the legendary Challengers of the Realm(TM) Tournament-a fierce competition filled with magical beasts, enchanted arenas, and high-stakes duels. Filled with cinematic worldbuilding, thrilling battles, and powerful emotional stakes, this is the perfect read for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and Pok矇mon-style creature challenges.Experience a thrilling YA fantasy adventure where magic, courage, and destiny collide. Four students must compete in the legendary Challengers of the Realm(TM) Tournament, facing epic challenges and dangerous rivals in a realm filled with wonder and mystery. Ideal for readers who love fast-paced action and magical worlds.
The Fall of Iris Henley
For fans of Megan Lally and Kara Thomas, a twisty thriller about a Texas teen accused of murder who's desperate to clear her name. All it takes to ruin someone's life is the stroke of a key. Just ask Iris Henley. Her life is destroyed when someone posts an anonymous message on her high school's subreddit thread: "Iris Henley is a killer. I've been too scared to come forward until now, but I saw her murder Rocky and Lynette last summer." Just like that, Iris loses everything. Her reputation. Her friends. Her hope of getting into college on scholarship. Even, possibly, her freedom, once the police start to investigate. After all, she's the perfect suspect: Rocky was her boyfriend, and Lynette was her ex-best friend--and the girl he was cheating on her with. But Iris didn't do it, and now it's up to her to clear her name by finding out who did--before it's too late. Propulsive, sharp, and absolutely twisty from the New York Times bestselling author who brought readers the Veronica Mars duology, Jennifer Graham's YA thriller is unputdownable.
The House on Rondo
A young girl reckons with the demolition of a Black Saint Paul neighborhood to make way for the Interstate in the early 1960s When thirteen-year-old Zenobia has to leave her friends and spend the summer at Grandma's while Mama recovers from a stroke, life seems so unfair. But then the eviction letters start arriving throughout her grandparents' neighborhood, and white men chalk arrows to mark the gas and water lines, and a new world of unfairness unfolds before her. It's 1963, and Zenobia's grandparents' house on Rondo Avenue in Saint Paul--like all the homes in this thriving Black community--is targeted for demolition to make way for the new Interstate Highway 94. As Zenobia gradually learns about what's planned for the Rondo neighborhood and what this means for everyone who lives there, she discovers how her story is intertwined with the history of her family, all the way back to Great Grandma Zenobia and the secrets Grandma Essie held close about the reason for her light skin. With the destruction of the neighborhood looming, Zenobia takes a stand on behalf of her community, joining her no-nonsense neighbor, onetime cowgirl Mrs. Ruby Pearl, in a protest and ultimately getting arrested. Though Zenobia is grounded for a month, her punishment seems of little consequence in comparison to what is happening all around her. Even though the demolition continues, she is proud to discover the power and connection in protesting injustice. The House on Rondo captures the heartbreak, resistance, and resilience that marks a community sacrificed in the name of progress--a "progress" that never seems to favor Black families and neighborhoods and that haunts cities like Saint Paul to this day. As Zenobia learns what can be destroyed and what cannot, her story teaches us that joy, community, and love persist, even amid violence and loss.
Black Like Santa
Step back into the wonder-filled 1970s and discover a holiday classic your family hasn't met yet. Black Like Santa follows spirited sisters Cynthia and Daisy when a runaway reindeer named Cindadoo-and a Santa far more familiar than the one on greeting cards-land on their doorstep. With luminous hand-painted scenes and joyful prose, Janice Greenwood invites readers to see Christmas through fresh eyes, celebrating Black identity, faith, and the magic of believing you truly belong. Perfect for parents seeking inclusive stories, educators teaching cultural pride, or anyone who treasures nostalgic Christmas keepsakes, this first-edition picture book marries heartfelt storytelling with vibrant art created by the author herself. Share it aloud, display it on your holiday shelf, and pass its message-"Black is beautiful, and Christmas is for everyone"-to the next generation. Make room in your stocking for a story that will become a family tradition.
Never Saw You Coming
"BOLD. IMPORTANT. BEAUTIFUL." - Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow In Erin Hahn's Never Saw You Coming, sometimes it takes a leap of faith to find yourself. Eighteen-year-old Meg Hennessey just found out her entire childhood was a lie. So instead of taking a gap year before college to find herself, she ends up traveling north to meet what's left of the family she never knew existed - all while questioning the ideals she grew up with. While there, she meets Micah Allen, a former pastor's kid whose dad ended up in prison, leaving Micah with his own complicated relationship with faith. The clock is ticking on his probation hearing and Micah, now 19, feels the pressure to forgive - even when he can't possibly forget. As Meg and Micah grow closer, they are confronted with the heavy flutterings of first love and all the complications it brings. Together, they must navigate the sometimes-painful process of cutting ties with childhood beliefs as they build toward something truer and straight from the heart. "Heartfelt and utterly genuine... I already want to reread it." - Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of Small Favors
D-Shift
THE EXPLOSION CHANGED EVERYTHING!Nancy Clark is an athletic, pretty, seventeen-year-old girl who'd simply wanted to bike down Bitter Creek Road on a normal sunny Saturday when the unthinkable occurred: The Breckenridge Institute of Discovery exploded as she was biking past it.The government funded research complex vaporized in a ball of blue light, and she was knocked off her bike from the blast. Injured and in shock, she bikes home, only to discover that no one, no one anywhere, remembers the existence of the Institute.To make matters worse, she wakes up every single day to discover she's shifted to a new, daily, parallel universe where the human race is different each time. In one universe, everyone's an elf, and in the next, they're spider-hybrids. Each new day brings about a new challenge as she tries to adapt to the human race's new look: part bird, part snake, part jellyfish, part plant, cyborgs, or even vampires!With her best friend, Rain Fischer, an eccentric young genius, by her side, Nancy and Rain must solve the mystery of why Nancy's the world's first dimensionaut, and more importantly, how to stop her shifting for good.This mystery of bizarre science gone wrong is only complicated by the presence of Danny Princeton, the biggest loser, dork, and social outcast in school. Danny needs advice on how to get a girl, and Nancy takes it upon herself to help him with that monumental task in spite of her dimensional shifting. She feels she needs to because she wronged Danny, and she feels genuinely sorry for how she'd treated him in the past.Will Nancy ever stop shifting, and will she be able to help Danny find that special someone?D-Shift is a young adult, science-fiction, teen romance that anyone can enjoy.
The Misadventures of Cara and Liam
Cara is driven by a set of life goals she is determined to achieve, but her spirited and impulsive younger brother, Liam, often disrupts her progress. His reckless behavior can be both exasperating and, at times, perilous. Nevertheless, Cara always comes to his rescue.Since their mother's passing, Cara and Liam have been living with their grandmother while their father is stationed on a ship in the Middle East. To their delight, he surprises the family with a vacation to Egypt.During their flight, they have a serendipitous encounter with their idol, the famous Bill Bates, and his son, Ben. This unanticipated meeting leads Cara and Liam to embark on an exhilarating adventure with the Bates family through an ancient tomb. Still, Liam's usual adventurous spirit causes a cave-in on top of Cara, Liam, and Ben. How will they get out of this misadventure alive? Even if they get out of the tomb, another enemy is waiting to destroy their family and end their lives.Every page is filled with excitement, humor, danger, and adventure.
Lilah's Guide to Hoyle
"All life is a gamble . . . We go to sleep every night comfortably betting that the next day we'll wake up.When the stakes are your soul, every hand is a gamble.After a disastrous card game wipes out her college fund, Lilah makes a desperate pact with a demon. The bargain binds her birthday gift-a deck of cards from her grandfather-to her blood, turning every hand she plays into something more than a game.Armed with Hoyle's Guide to Poker and Parlor Tricks, a battered rulebook turned personal grimoire, Lilah discovers that the right shuffle can unlock more of her power. But every trick pulls her further from who she was . . . and closer to the voice in the dark that owns her debt.Across the city, two detectives are tracking a string of bizarre crimes that keep escalating-clues pointing to a single suspect, though none of it seems like coincidence.With the demon's whispers growing louder and the law closing in, Lilah must decide whether to fold before the final hand takes her humanity-or keep playing a game where every card could be her undoing.Urban fantasy meets high-stakes thriller.
Worlds End
When an ancient enemy returns threatening to end all of mankind and our infestation upon the planet, Mother Nature is forced to enlist a group of individuals with unwavering love for this planet to help her defeat this enemy. Can these warriors gifted with powers defeat this ancient enemy and save the planet? Or is it too late?Can we fix the mistakes we have made? Is there still time to right our wrongs? Can we make a difference before it is too late?
The Silenced
A 2026 International Thriller Writers Awards Nominee! A thoughtful and gripping expos矇 of the troubled teen industry, this supernatural thriller explores how a haunted past collides with a traumatized presentto reveal truths that were meant to stay hidden. Welcome to The Farm. Hazel Perez thinks her school project on the abandoned Oakwell Farms School for Girls--the Farm, as it's known to locals--will be just another assignment. But after a late-night research trip ends with her falling unconscious, she awakens with a desire for revenge that isn't her own. Desperate to free herself from these sudden violent urges--and the haunting visions of an unknown girl she sees in the mirror--Hazel decides to investigate. As she delves deeper into Oakwell Farms' past, Hazel discovers theharrowing experiences of the girls who were once forced to live under thewatch of sinister men and encounters the spirits who still linger there. With the help of some unlikely allies, Hazel must navigate a treacherous path of corruption, history, and the supernatural to bring peace to the restless spirits and learn the truth about her family's involvement.
