Imprisoned and tortured for his tryst with the King of Midland's daughter, the flayed and starved Griffith may be in isolation, but he is far from alone. Unspeakable horrors dwell within the dank catacombs, where the living may truly envy the dead! Collects Berserk volumes 10-12.Kentaro Miura's Berserk has ruled in hell for three decades, creating an international horde of disciples and inspiring anime TV series and feature films, video and card games, and a blizzard of related products. And now, the entire Berserk series is being released in handsome oversized bookshelf editions, each collecting three volumes of the original manga.Collects Berserk Volume 10, 11, and 12.

    But the Hawks' berserker champion, Guts, will take on perdition itself to save his lover, Casca, from the profane violations that only Hell can offer! Collects Berserk volumes 13-15, and includes Berserk Prototype, the original Berserk submission story.

    But Casca, too, is marked with the Brand, and Guts must find her before the legions of the abyss do! Collects Berserk volumes 16-18.

    Follow Klein as he finds himself entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—while he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions.

    Hunters have declared all out war on those with magic in their blood and everyone has been caught in the crossfire.But Hunters, it would seem, are far from the world's biggest threat.A dark evil has been unleashed. One driven by wrath and an insatiable hunger for vengeance.And the fate of the world and all those in it rest in a single pair hands.The final spell has begun.The end draws near.And Lilly Hooper's fate has been sealed.Volume three brings the gripping, dark and intense Last Witch trilogy to its climax.Get ready. This is no fairy tale.

    He has a violent history that haunts him, and a father he wants answers from - if he ever finds him.When they set up in business together with the Orphic Guild, they’re expecting adventure, intrigue and money.But their first job is more complicated than they expected.When they break fey magic that seals an old tomb, they find it contains more than they bargained for. Now they’re hunting for a rogue spirit, but he always seems one step ahead.The fight leads them in a direction they never expected.Gabe could leave his past behind, or he could delve into the darkest secrets of mankind. Shadow has no intention of being left out.If you enjoy action, intrigue, humour, and dark secrets that won’t stay buried, you’ll love this first in series spin-off from the White Haven Witches.

    Until Lysander ends up on the wrong side of those laws, and discovers the real reason Eroan brought him half way around the world: The brother he thought was dead, is very much alive. *** Akiem is missing. Zane fears he knows why. The infamous assassin Eroan Ilanea and his dragon, Lysander, did not come in peace. They came to upset everything Zane and Akiem have created, and for revenge. Zane isn't about to let them hurt Akiem. He'll stand for his dragon, and for what's right, even if he doesn't stand a chance, because love is always worth fighting for. *** Lysander and Eroan, Akiem and Zane. They'll fight for each other, and for love. But now their love faces its hardest test yet. Will they overcome the horrors of their past to fight for a better future or will Akiem's past (and the truth of who he really is) be too terrible to forgive? *** Reunion is a 25,000 word novella set in the Silk & Steel world. It should be read after the main novels in the series, including The Black Prince, Silk & Steel #4.

    Johnson boasts to Wulf of his battles against demonic creatures, and even seems to imprisons local witches, though Wulf is sceptical - not least because the church has taught him that Spooks are a force for evil, and not to be trusted. But then the monsters Johnson claims to fight turn out to be very real indeed, and soon Wulf is forced to seek help from another young Spook, Tom Ward, who terrifies and charms him in equal measure.But the forces of the dark are many, and it's not long until Wulf and Tom realise they've bitten off far more than they can chew. A horrifying new enemy is rising - and only Wulf can stop it.

    But the entry fee to this big top show is far more than Cora bargained for.A deal struck.A soul...stuck.As Harrow Faire shines a spotlight on Cora, she discovers there are far more secrets in that three-ring nightmare than she could possibly imagine. Trapped in the world of the fiendish and alluring man known as the Puppeteer, Cora finds herself caught in a war between him and the reclusive Mr. Harrow. Both parties will stop at nothing—even murder—to get what they want.And what they want…is her.

    "Your love is worthless, it's your hate I need." ~Prince Vasili CavilleWhen King Talos Caville surrendered the war to the elves, soldier Nikolas Yazdan vowed never to serve the royals again. He said the same to the prince who tried to buy his loyalty, and learned the Cavilles don’t take no for an answer. Whipped for his insolence, Nikolas is forced into slavery in a palace full of vicious, brutal royals. And Prince Vasili Caville is the worst of all. Malicious and cruel, the prince is more viper than man, and someone inside the palace wants him dead. Nikolas would kill the prince himself if not for one thing: Julian, the prince’s personal guard and Niko’s light in the dark. If Nikolas doesn’t submit to Prince Vasili and discover who is plotting against him, Julian will suffer. But there’s more wrong in the palace than just the prince. The king is on his deathbed, the ferocious elves are creeping closer to the great city of Loreen, and madness stalks the hallways. There’s poison in the Caville court, and if Nikolas doesn’t discover the real reason Prince Vasili tried to buy him with a bag of coin, the palace, the city, and everything he loves, will be lost forever. King of the Dark is the first book in the slow burn, enemies-to-lovers Prince’s Assassin series. A gay Game of Thrones with a hint of Witcher thrown in, there are triggers, including but not limited to: reference to past abuse, attempted rape, dubious consent, reference to incest, torture, drug use and PTSD. High heat sexual content. The Prince’s Assassin is for 18+ only. Reading order:King of the DarkReign of DarknessCurse of the Dark PrinceThe Cottage (novella)

    I think. When a missing person case brings me into contact with the only other supernatural creature I have ever seen, it’s not long before I am ass-deep in trouble. The police don’t like me, there’s a clandestine organisation who want me to join them, and what might be a demon trying to catch me. When I refuse to play ball with any of them, my life starts to get tough, but I had no idea how low they might stoop to force my hand. Soon they will find out just how badly they underestimated me. I hope. Have I bitten off more than I can chew? Somehow, I need to escape captivity, cross to a mysterious demon realm, rescue a girl, and find my way back. Easy, right? It might be if they hadn’t confiscated my wand. Thankfully, I’m not alone, I have a powerful werewolf as an ally. If only he wasn’t such an annoying, snarky d-bag.

    To their shock, she and her nearly defeated rescuers are rescued by the beautiful but scathing Xandra, an enslaved elven sorceress who’d been damned for over a millennium. Once they escape, Xandra and the others soon go their separate ways, thinking that their brief meeting would be their last, for they had little in common.Little did Jasmine know that the fickle hand of fate would reunite her with Xandra when darkness shrouded her homeland and all the other holy maidens were captured. Nor did she know that acerbic, destructive sorceress would provide her only source of hope for the future.

    A small-time gang lord has found himself dealing with a big-time outbreak of supernatural weirdness and, without any allies to call on and nothing left to call his own, John doesn t have much choice about taking a paycheck from one of London s worst, or accepting the help of one of the gang lord s would-be foot soldiers. But what should be an open-and-shut exorcism turns out to be nothing but and madness is just getting started! The original Constantine is back in this series from Si Spurrier (The Dreaming) and Aaron Campbell (Infidel), with nothing to his name but decades of bad memories and an unearned second chance. How, exactly, will he squander it? There s only one way to find out

    As troubling powers awaken within him, a schism grows between Anskar and his hallowed Order, and he draws the hungry gaze of the vanquished queen’s fanatical followers.As Anskar pieces together the mysteries of his early life, and begins to understand the malevolent forces gathering in his path, he finds himself with a crucial choice to make:Remain loyal to the Order’s righteous mission, or control the dark powers growing within him.Either way, his destiny is steeped in war. The only question is, which side will he be on?

     Neverland has one rule: never grow up. So why is everyone suddenly aging? Wendy Darling knows two things. 1. She came to Neverland as a child. 2. After being frozen at sixteen for as long as she can remember, she's suddenly getting older. There's something wrong with Never Never Land and Wendy is determined to find out what it is. Danger lurks in the ocean, on land, and around every corner. The ticking clock is growing louder and not even Captain Hook can stop the inevitable. The Daughters of Neverland are in trouble. Will they be strong enough to survive the spreading evil? After all, Neverland belongs to the nightmares... **This is a horror romance twist on Neverland and is a spin off series to the Sons of Wonderland. This can be read without reading the previous series first. This book contains depictions of gore, horror, and sexy pirates.**

    The Chain Breaker Series begins.Trained to kill from a young age, Gavin Lorren finally escaped that life. No more killing innocents. No more working alone. The jobs are still dangerous, but at least he can choose.Now an old friend has invited him to the city of Yoran where the work is plentiful. The Roasted Dragon tavern is rough but cozy. The regulars are seedy but welcoming. The owner Jessica is fond of him. It's almost too good to be true.His good fortune is fleeting. Gavin finds himself facing a new enemy, fast and deadly El'aras warriors—an ancient race with innate magical talent. By the time he learns sorcery is involved, he's in too deep. To succeed, he’ll have to uncover parts of his past that he'd hoped to forget.It will take an assassin without equal to survive.It will take the Chain Breaker.

    When Thom Lyndon discovers that Avery Jackson is working as a rodeo clown in addition to her job as a pilot for the Wild Mustang Security Firm, will he take it upon himself to keep her safe?

    Fifty thousand gun-toting paladins march behind him, all baptized in angel blood, thirsty to burn unbelievers.Only the janissaries can stand against them. Their living legend, Kevah, once beheaded a magus amid a hail of ice daggers. But ever since his wife disappeared, he spends his days in a haze of hashish and poetry.To save the kingdom, Kevah must conquer his grief and become the legend he once was. But Micah writes his own legend in blood, and his righteous conquest will stop at nothing.When the gods choose sides, a legend will be etched upon the stars.

    I'm not sure I can trust anything in this bizarre, intoxicating place. But the three enticing men I’ve just met might need me even more than anyone back home ever has—and somehow I feel like I belong in this strange world.I’m connected to the powers here in ways I barely understand. Too bad the Queen of Hearts won’t give me time to unearth my hidden magic. She’s coming for all our heads, and she’s particularly eager to claim mine. How can I save my new lovers and their rebellion before everything I counted on turns completely upside down?*The Looking-Glass Curse is a medium-burn reverse harem series that reimagines Alice in Wonderland. If you love spirited heroines, hot men with secrets to spare, and worlds full of unexpected delights and horrors, step through the looking-glass today!*This complete series set contains all three books in the Looking-Glass Curse Trilogy—Wicked Wonderland, Wrathful Wonderland, and Wanton Wonderland—as well as three exclusive bonus scenes!

    This set features all your favorite characters from Jack Skellington to Mr. Oogie Boogie to Sandy Claws himself in gorgeous original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning, as well as simple spreads for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this hauntingly charming tarot deck is the perfect gift for the The Nightmare Before Christmas fan or tarot enthusiast in your life.

    With Control they have layered these elements on top of a staggering feat of world building. With both of its expansions now released, Future Press is proud to present the ultimate companion book to Control.The Art and Making of Control is a truly unique, limited edition companion book for one of the most outstanding games of recent times. Remedy’s world-class art direction is given the treatment it deserves—concept art, sketches and renders are beautifully framed across almost 400 pages of in-depth, behind the scenes content. Take a journey through the game design, VFX work, narrative design, creative direction, costume design and world building that have collectively brought Control and its expansions to life.Limited Edition with a premium hardcoverPrinted on high quality art paper with colored page edgesThread-sewn binding for maximum page view and durabilityComes in a textured, protective slipcaseThree exclusive Art Cards in a unique folderIncludes unseen artwork from the Foundation and AWE expansions

    Witches. Blood Sacrifices. What else could a princess ask for? Humans are no longer the ruling class on the planet. Instead they are relegated to blood slaves to the vampires who reign in humanity's stead. Vampires like me. Under our rule, the world drips with blood and echoes with screams. I'm discontent, however, without answers regarding the past despite the fact that I, Elsie Crauford, am the uncontested heir to the vampiric throne. With the help of the blood witches, Draven and Crowe, as well as my human pet, Sebastian, I will discover the truth of my species' origin and the history of the world -- no matter what the cost. But those who created this dark world are not willing to see their own power ebb, and dangers lurk that even a vampire should fear under this Reign of Nightmares.**18+ Reverse Harem Dark Vampire Story***This book may contain scenes that some readers may find triggering.

    Isabella Norveau was the daughter of a sorceress. Growing up, she learned the magic of her mother in their villa high in the mountains. Though she had everything she could ever desire, Isabella desired love over power. It was for this reason that she disobeyed her mother and eloped with a visiting king when she was only sixteen, only to find her dreams broken by a man who pined for his deceased wife, incapable of loving her. After a few years of suffering a loveless marriage, he eventually passed, and upon his death Isabella became guardian of his twelve-year-old daughter whom she’d loved like a sister and set above all others in her affections. Ruling her kingdom with icy control and compassion, Isabella refused courtiers and turned away noble men who desired to woo her. She allowed no man to get close to her. So, it passed day after day, until she received from her a mother a very special gift…a mirror with a spirit dwelling within it who sets her ablaze. Confronted with her own passions, her world is thrown into chaos. It is only surmounted when her stepdaughter goes missing from the castle with her trusted huntsman. As everything comes crashing down around her, Isabella must find the courage to embrace a love with the one being who is most dangerous, and yet also the only one able to help her find her stepdaughter. A retelling of Snow White like you ‘ve never seen before. The Mirror is a Dark Spirits Fairytale within the Dark Spirits Universe. Warning this book contains explicit violence and sex that might not be suitable for all audiences. ***This is a second edition of the original book. Upon adding it to the Dark Spirits Fairytale series, it now has 12,000 words of new content and new cover***

    I win. You lose."*****As the Alpha King of all werewolves and lycans, Aero needed to be fair to all. He ruled with an iron fist, a steady head and a balanced emotion. He was perfect in everything except for one. He had issues with the opposite sex.Since a child, he hated women. He never liked them and always avoided them.However, what if a woman suddenly materialized on his bed just as he was about to sleep? How could he avoid her then?All Rights ReservedJMFelic Books 2020

    Don’t cause a scene. And never make friends.These are the rules I have to live by to survive. After Vykens, mutated and soulless vampires killed my parents, I know they will come for me next.As an Aura, I can manipulate the light within me, the same ancient light Vykens feed on. It’s supposed to be a sacred power, one used only for good and to help others.But if I want to survive, I’ll have to defy the Auran Council and learn to use my rare ability as a weapon.Now I’m caught in something even bigger than I can understand, with a power I can’t wield, and no one I can trust, except, just maybe, a mysterious stranger who’s captured my heart, making him the biggest danger of all.In this full-length, urban fantasy series, Steele introduces readers to a dark and exciting world full of magic, mutated vampires, and romance. If you like Cassandra Clare, Stephanie Meyers, Sarah J. Mass or Kami Garcia, you will LOVE this new series! Scroll up and grab this gritty urban fantasy TODAY!* This is the first book in a series of three and is set in the same world as the Rouen Chronicles. Occasionally, other beloved characters will make an appearance. It was originally published as Fractured Light but has since been updated with new content.

    until killers target her clan sisters.As the Black Lotus Clan’s most formidable operative, half-elf Jie hoped the emperor would send her on critical missions to safeguard the realm. Instead, she’s ordered to infiltrate the legendary Floating World, where elite courtesans wage wars with wit, vanquish the staunchest warriors with threads of silk, and coax out secrets with gentle whispers.It’s a set of skills she lacks. An utter waste of her talents……until conspirators try to murder her clan sisters.Now, with seeds of insurrection finding fertile ground in the Floating World, uncovering ringleaders could mean sacrificing her friends.Jie must decide who lives and dies.Because when faced with a nascent rebellion, your choices could save an empire.Or topple it.---Download The Complete Tales of the Floating World now for eight episodic tales of spy training, sisterhood, and betrayal.This set includes six books, two bonus stories, exclusive artwork, and links to high-resolution posters:Thorn of the Night BlossomsWhite Sheep of the FamilyInterlude (Bonus Story)Wretches of the TrenchTemptress of FatesLast Heir of the NorthSecond Interlude (Bonus story)Last Bloom of the Jade Lotus

    His stone heart has been shattered, littered across the world. With each piece, he regains some small shard of the man he once was. He follows the trail, fragment by fragment, remembering his terrible past.There was a woman.There was a sword.There was an end to sorrow.Khraen walks the obsidian path.

    It reminds her of happier times, when her Mom was still alive, before the cancer had taken her. It seems like the perfect place to raise her baby boy, Sam.That is, until a friend unearths the remains of a dog, buried in a shallow grave in the backyard.After the bones come the cockroaches…The Cockroach King is a new novella written by Andrew Cull, the award-winning author of Remains and Bones.

    

    She's about to learn you should be careful what you wish for.After a chilling encounter at the local summer fair, Aria is ripped from her normal life and dragged through the Veil into the Fair Realm by a strange, silver-eyed boy and his band of fairy soldiers. They believe she is the legendary Fair Queen, the subject of a prophecy that promises to unite the war-ravaged realm and bring an end to the centuries-long conflict between the Five Kingdoms.But it can't be true. Can it?Beset by terrifying creatures at every turn, and hunted by a tyrannical king who will stop at nothing to prevent the prophecy from coming true, Aria will have to rely on her wits if she's to escape the Fair Realm with her life.

    I return home to Farrow’s Square—and flip my car in the process.Just when I think my night can’t get any worse, my dead brother’s best friend finds me and fills me in on some dirty secrets.My brother didn’t die in a hunting accident. He was murdered because he was a reaper.My best friend isn’t actually human. She’s a sex vampire.And me? Well, I’m one of a kind.Turns out, half the population of my hometown are actually monsters—and people like my brother exist to keep them in line.Talk about an ever-growing suspect list.Now I’ve got to find the killer while watching my own back because whoever it is—they’re coming for me too.There’s just one little thing they didn’t count on.The dangerously attractive reaper at my side who wants answers as much as I do.He’s as lethal as he is arrogant—and he’s determined to help me keep my ass alive.They say death is the end, but for me it was only the beginning.This collection contains:1. Reaper's Blood2. Reaping Havoc3. Reaper Reborn4. Succubus Blues

    And getting back up is always harder than the fall.Getting his life back came with an offer he couldn’t refuse and he would pay the cost.Jaslyn wasn’t part of the deal, but she was a temptation that he couldn’t escape.She was his endgame and he would fight to the death to get to that finish line.Together, they roll the dice and risk it all for love.But when you gamble in the game of life or death, you pay a price.And sometimes, that price could cost you everything.

    Featuring easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how spells are created and used in the game, along with original illustrations of the game's essential magical characters, this book shines a spotlight on the mystical side of D&D.The perfect jumping-on point for young fans of fantasy looking to give D&D a try, Wizards and Spells also features prompts to encourage creative problem-solving skills in the dangerous situations that may be encountered in a Dungeons & Dragons adventure.

    When she woke to find she had fangs and a craving for blood, she knew her life would never be the same. Just when things couldn’t get worse, her sire reappears, bringing trouble she didn’t ask for. With no other options, she finds herself at the Briarberry Estate, a mysterious place that offers shelter, but at what cost?Doran is the Estates most defiant resident who comes and goes as he pleases. That was until a scared, clueless vampire tripped into him. Intrigued, he finds himself lost in thoughts about who she is and why she seems so familiar while also being so foreign. There was something about her he couldn’t figure out. Something that he couldn’t seem to leave alone.As Kedah adjusts to life in the Estate, and the complications her sire brings, she finds her attraction to Doran as confusing as her life. Can the two of them learn to work together or will their differences create a divide they can’t cross?

    She thought she had found the perfect man when she met sadist, Dr. Xavier Diaz, the ideal foil for her own masochistic tendencies.Everything between them seems to gel effortlessly, making it look like a match made in heaven...until she finds out that Xavier's own dream is to have a 'remote' 24/7 M/s relationship.Publisher's Note: This steamy BDSM romance contains graphic scenes and a theme of power exchange.

    25,000 word novella.Jalan and Snorri set sail for the New World.Included in the limited signed & numbered special edition omnibus.https://grimoakpress.com/collections/...

    A whole nest of vampires makes for a mighty fine bounty, though, and Gracie is far from the only charmslinger angling for the job. When a charming local layabout and an old competitor elbow their way into Gracie's posse, she's forced to at least pretend to play nice...but trust is scarce in the west, and smart bounty hunters always sleep with one eye open.But Gracie doesn't have much time to watch her fellow bounty hunters—Penance's vampire nest is bigger and more organized than anyone suspected, and there's at least one traitor in the town's midst. Soon, Gracie finds herself in the unenviable position of leaning on her posse...and at least one of them isn't what he claims to be.USA Today best-selling author Liza Street continues to thrill with a brand new western gothic series of outlaw vampires, sinister fae, and good old-fashioned treachery. Pick up Blood Bounty for a wild ride through the dark and dangerous west!

    He wants me to exploit my ability to influence others and bend their wills for his nefarious purposes.To ensure I do as I’m told, handsome High Commander Nathan keeps an eye on me. Equal parts unbending and fascinating, Nathan’s blind support of the king is both admirable and terrifying. I’m determined to keep Nathan at arm’s length, but it becomes harder and harder, the more time I spend with him. His kindness, strength, and dedication make it impossible not to fall for him.As the king’s demands become crazier and crazier, I must make a choice—bite my tongue to stay in my new home, or go against him and lose everything.

    Jasper finally lets her in on his secret -- he’s a werewolf. But he’s not what she should be afraid of.Someone -- or something -- in her quaint little town is hunting local werewolves, and picking them off one by one.

    Inquisitor.But the balance has shifted, for unseen and unknown, a dark force has risen upon the Earth.The Seals holding closed the Gates of Hell are weakening. When they finally break, the world will be ripe for the taking.Satan's child, a man of wealth, power and unspeakable destiny is here.When the Antichrist finally reveals himself, 7 billion people won't stand a chance. And as for the survivors…they will wish they were never born.

    It's a siren song of transformation, an uncovered diary that bleeds fairy tales and dystopias, and it reads like a grimoire full of spells and curses that bring monsters and madmen to life.Between these pages, readers will meet women who hide behind the taste of poisoned apples, who set themselves on fire, who weep at riverbanks, the taste of freedom too much to swallow, too heavy to bear. They will be whisked away to faraway lands and unimaginable worlds, the drip of fog-soaked dreams a steady flow down their throats while they choke on betrayal and bathe in the waters of tears twice cried.Sng's poems are a blend of dark fantasy and science fiction, a changeling's whisper and an ogre's cry. They are both subtle and violent, and they weave themes of empowerment and strength through stars and earthquakes, forcing us to push away the rubble and look at what we've had to do to survive. They are the sacrifice in the forest and the haunting in the house, every gasp and ancient fear a reflection of the violence we've had to bury deep inside ourselves, all those battle cries and reimagined dreams we desperately try to forget. Here, Sng marries blood and magic, forever walking hand-in-hand with scar and ash, their imprints both a nightmare and a blessing, a dream and the truth.Swallow them carefully. Once they're inside you, there's no getting them out.

    

    Hopelessly in love and obsessed with one of the chorus singers, the Phantom will stop at nothing to make her the star of the show, even if that means murder.

    They called themselves Suriias, and rivalled humans in knowledge and skill with one great exception: they had magic.War followed. Humanity lost. And three hundred years later, humans are on the brink of extinction.Orphans Thorn and Thistle live in hiding. They are the last of their families, the last of their friends. They scrape by, stealing to survive and living on the streets or hiding in sheds. But even under the brutal regime of the Suriias, there are places where humans can mingle in secret with magical sympathisers, and one night Thistle gets an unexpected offer of marriage from a Suriia with high standing and friends in all the right places. For Thistle, it’s a chance at safety and comfort; for Thorn, it’s a chance to find the ones who killed her parents.And so the pair move into the capital city of Courtenz. An urban monstrosity of magic and might, false friends and flying cars, drones and death tolls, the new city promises a fresh start – and new love – for both.But if there’s one thing Thorn knows for certain, it’s that dreams can swiftly turn into nightmares.

    He came from nothing. Found his power. Became a legend, then lost it all. Now he has all the power in the world but can't touch it. With war growing, an old enemy on his heels, his best friend by his side, only the north holds the secret to reconnecting with his lost power. But war has a way of pushing old heroes aside.  Hevith Alaster knew nothing of the Hith when their dark magic took his family away. Life on the wagon train had been simple. Keep moving north, stay ahead of the war.  But war found him all the same. Hurt, humbled, and left to rot in a northern prison, Hevith must carve out a new life for himself in the wake of tragedy--but only if he can find a way to break free before the Hith break him. Either he must rise to the challenge or he will be yet another casualty on the Hith's path to total domination.

    And with it, a new reign of blood.It is the Summoning.And at the heart of it is fire.***When the Summoner's army blazes through her village, Dove is forced into hiding. Torn from everything she knows, she begins training in the elements with only one goal in mind: to find her brother. She just needs to get past the Summoner's army—but how can she slay a dragon that is already dead?

    But after a traumatic event with her mother that left their family in shambles, Rosella doesn’t plan on seeing her old home again any time soon. Together with her mother and seven-year-old sister Hettie, Rosella finds herself ripped from her old life as they move in with her aunt. Though she doesn’t mind Tennessee, the town they live in is rural and stagnant. Things get surprisingly more interesting, however, when she and Hettie come across a well hidden in a nearby forest and a staircase that descends into it. Underneath, they find a moonlit lake and a forest with trees boasting intricate carvings of children’s faces. Above it all shines an underground moon, which grows a little fuller every time they return. After meeting a man with a haunted past, Rosella begins to realize that the world is not as innocent as it seems, and it has a particular target: her sister.

    

    But he found a way to ingrain himself in my every brain cell, my every goosebump, my every trembling breath… His darkness is the answer to my light. Orobella is a cosmic wanderer, living borrowed lives in borrowed bodies. Her mission on planet Instaar is the same as always—collecting Crystals of Emotions while having as much fun as her new physical form allows, no strings attached. But once she meets the hypnotically mysterious Sambor, both her body and soul yearn for more. She makes him an offer he can't refuse.In the world where creatures of death and darkness drive men mad, emotional detachment has been Sambor's greatest life achievement. As the future leader of the Lasota tribe and a spiritual tattoo artist, he can't afford the luxury of mental weakness. Yet his meticulously constructed equilibrium is shaken up when an alluring nymph promises to save his baby sister, in exchange for a sacred Lasota tattoo. He can't say no. Even if that means his demons will get the best of him. Steeped in mysticism, elemental magic, and sensual vibrations, this romantic fantasy is more than a love story. It’s a journey through a soul.SERIES: Shadowlight, #1GENRE: Fantasy Romance/Metaphysical FantasyAGE CATEGORY: AdultCONTENT WARNING: This book contains graphic violence, sexual situations, physical abuse, and adult language.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING"Beautiful characters, fascinating imagery, and a distinctive voice made reading this a breeze and I'm looking forward to whatever comes next for this series.”—Natalie, Book Blogger at The Biblioholic"This book was very magical, romantic, action-packed, and emotional at times. Also I definitely didn't expect the heat level of the intimate scenes to be this steamy, so that was a very pleasant surprise.”—Betül, Book Blogger at Silence is Read"These characters take you on a journey that will make you laugh, scream and love. And you won’t soon forget them.”—Lee Jacquot, Romance Author"This is not a typical fantasy romance. No, this is a powerful adventure that will captivate you just as fiercely as Sambor captivates Oro.” —Rowena Portch, Award-winning Author of Spirian Saga

    A survivor searching for a weapon releases a demon from fiery Muspelheim. A village is slaughtered by Christians, and revenge must be taken. The bonds between the gods and Midgard are weakening. It is up to Hilda, Ragnar, their tribesmen Einer and Finn, the chief’s wife Siv and Tyra, her adopted daughter, to fight to save the old ways from dying out, and to save their gods in the process.

    Shamed by his deserter past and seeking to make amends for his many misdeeds, a chance encounter with Tarryn Leersac – a skilled young would-be-assassin fallen from the graces of high society – leads Vanguard to become an unlikely mentor.Charged with hunting down the killer of two guards left washed up on the banks of the canal, the further Vanguard delves into the underbelly of the city the more he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and lies. A prominent aristocrat is missing. Crime lords, con men and harlots run amok and the city teeters on the brink of another revolution.With his already precarious reputation hanging by a thread, Vanguard must piece together how and why the last war came to pass, find a way to earn redemption for his mistakes and come to terms with the past in a city where few survive, and even fewer can be trusted.A Grimdark novel with elements of adventure and gaslight fantasy, ‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a world where survival often means compromising your values.‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ is an adult fantasy novel and as such, contains adult themes and language.

    What he doesn’t know is that he’s destined to save the world and reignite the spark of magic within it. But this isn’t his story, it’s mine. See, I once thought magic was only the stuff of fairytales, and I was wrong. I’m doing my best to protect, train, and mentor Po as we search for the key to unlock magic before a dangerous secret group gets there first. I mean, while that all seems a bit much to take on for a sixteen year-old, that's because it is. Here I was just planning on courting the girl of my dreams, figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, and trying not to get into too much trouble. But things can never be that easy, can they? I guess if it were easy, it wouldn’t be me. I am Oliver Quartermaine, and my life is about to get a lot more complicated.

    From NY Times best-selling author, Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters, The Living Dead), and rising star Chris Shehan, comes a haunting vision of America's prettiest autumn.

    Everything changes when her beloved sets the ravenous Vulture goddess loose upon the land. Forced to execute the woman she loves for committing treason, Rhona discovers a profound correlation between morality and truth. A connection that might save her people or annihilate them all.You are a lie...Varésh Lúm-talé is many things, most of all a genocidal liar. A falsity searching for the Phoenix goddess whom he believes can help him rectify his atrocities. Such an undertaking is an arduous one for a man with missing memories and a conscience set on rending him from inside out. A man whose journey leads to Hang-Dead Forest and a meeting with a Vulture goddess who is not entirely as she seems.

    These Masters beg his father to return with them to oversee the election of a new God Emperor. To repair their ship, they pillage and destroy Carnelian’s home—the only world he’s ever known—condemning his people to starve. He and his father embark with the visitors on a long and perilous journey—against deadly opposition—to Osrakum, the heart and wonder of the world and seat of absolute power. (This Second Edition is a leaner and extensive reworking of the acclaimed original.)

    Read through the night as the dead rise from boneyards all around the world!FRIGHTGIRL SUMMER RECOMMENDED READING!

    That's exactly the way the witchfinders like it. As an isolated enchantress, Odette knows this too well--she lost nearly her whole family to the last round of executions, barely escaping with her own life. All the magic she could conjure wasn't enough to protect her mother and sister, a burden that leaves a despondent Odette practically wishing she'd burned with the rest.Now it's five years later, and as the last witch left from her village, Odette has exiled herself to the nearby woods where she's sworn off all magic, hoping instead for quiet and for safety. But no witch has ever been permitted a peaceful life.It starts with crows tumbling out of the clouds and spectral voices on the wind that won't leave her alone. Then there are those midnight visits to the graveyard that she can't quite remember in the morning and the strange children following her everywhere she goes. Odette wants to forget magic, but her magic doesn't want to forget her. Meanwhile, the former friends she left behind in the village are cowering together, hiding from the ghostly birds they believe she's sent to torment them for abandoning her. But that's only the beginning of their problems, as Odette soon discovers their worst nightmare is about to come true--the witchfinders are returning. And this time, the decree is clear: to burn the witch that got away.With the men drawing nearer to the village, Odette must face the whispers from the dead and confront her fear of her own growing power if she wants any chance of stopping the army of witchfinders determined to rid the countryside of magic once and for all.

    It's the most important lesson... and I failed.Living life on the move and under the radar, you'd think I'd know not to scream when witnessing a murder. It should be a no-brainer, but my mouth didn't get the memo, drawing the cops to the wrong conclusion: me. And the deaths don't stop there.When I foresee the demise of one of the officers, my open trap catches the attention of one of the scariest gangs in the whole prison. But they're not concerned with me -- they want the guard.They say they're a supernatural team tasked with overseeing the mortal sentence of convicted criminals... and apparently, I'm just like them. A Harbinger of Death.I thought getting locked up was the worst my life could get. Lesson learned.***For fans of Dannika Dark, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Burn Notice comes a gritty NA tale of self-discovery, mysterious pasts, and slow-burn romance with snarky shifters, gorgeous Egyptian gods, and quirky creatures of Greek and Celtic mythology.***

    And when Max Grahame, a bullied small-town teen, discovers a secretive world of occultism and séances right under his nose, he can hardly contain his excitement.But as Max begins his conjurer’s lessons in earnest, his newfound knowledge exposes the group’s dark and deeply sinister designs, leading to a game of supernatural cat and mouse that takes him from the ancient hills of rural Georgia and the mystic plains of the Midwest to fin-de-siècle Manhattan… and beyond.Impeccably researched and wildly imaginative, The Occultists is a darkly-riveting historical fantasy in which magic is terrifying, and annihilation is closer than Max could ever imagine.

    Instead, Sadira could be dead by dawn.After the fall of Alaric Khan, Sadira finds herself still at his mercy, held siege in his castle by a deadly curse: Alaric's ultimate revenge. Surrounded by chaos, rising paranoia, and disasters, Sadira discovers an unlikely ally in the barbarian warrior Bannon Sha'kurukh. Alaric's killer... and her new Master.To escape Alaric's power, Sadira must bring Bannon into her secret world of domination, possession, and desire. But their quest to uncover Alaric's secrets—and their own ruthless passions—draw them closer and closer to an unspeakable conclusion.The source of the curse... can only be Sadira herself.Fans of The Witcher, Immortals After Dark, and Anne Rice's Sleeping Beauty series will love this high-heat, fantasy romance full of dangerous liaisons and passionate themes of power exchange.Buy Beauty's Curse, and dive into a savage and sexy adventure today!

    A sentimental little firekin enlists the help of its time-manipulating onyx faery friend to collect a few assorted knick-knacks to create a gift for its new human friends, Devin and Jacaranda.

    Now she must learn how to live as a hunter...Free of the past and its lingering ghosts, Alice knows it's time to face who she really is: a witch girl marked by her mother's madness. A shapeshifter who can become a wolf as easily as her enigmatic lover, Colton. A creature with her own savage bite.She'll need it, for a run-in with a malicious coven soon turns into a deadly hunt to uncover the truth -- the truth of her heritage, the truth within her heart, and the truth about who is the predator and who is the prey.

    Slaine has had enough of their tyranny and, through the Earth Goddess, he learns some shocking truths about the priesthood and his own future. Now Slaine must unite the four kings of Tir-Nan-Og and use their mystical weapons as he and the Sessair tribe prepare for all-out war! This new edition of one of 2000 AD's most popular stories features the stunning art of Simon Bisley (Lobo).

    Contains sex, violence & bad language.

    The RestoredCaptain John is in Restoration England looking for some gauntlets. There's intrigue in the Tower of London, the dead are walking the streets, and the severed head of Oliver Cromwell has a terrible warning.2. Escape from NebazzCaptain John is in a wooden space prison that's under attack by a strange and terrible life form. Also the catering is truly dreadful and Dr Magpie's latest discovery may have got a little out of hand.3. Peach Blossom HeightsCaptains John and Jack find themselves stranded on a world that may be actual paradise - the weather is pleasant, the people are friendly, and the giant stuffed animals only come out at night. There's only one thing the world is missing. No-one has ever explained to any of the population about the birds and the bees. Which is unfortunate.4. Darker PurposesCaptain John arrives at the funeral of one of the galaxy's richest men. He died without making a will, and his heirs have some very creative ideas about how this can be put to rights involving murder, necromancy and seduction. Sadly, Captain John is only too happy to oblige.

    Gifted with eternal youth, his vampiric power is responsible for the decay that afflicts his realm, and now other kingdoms must fall to quench his never-ending thirst for life.However, on the cusp of the invasion, Maya, a peasant huntress, is arrested, Daleth’s soldiers kill an old farmer’s wife, and a young outcast is reluctantly enlisted into the Witch-King’s army. Three seemingly innocuous events that nonetheless have the potential to alter the destiny of generations to come.For Maya is gifted with the ability to heal and can influence the hearts and minds of men if she but finds the strength to do so. The young recruit carries a gift of reading thoughts and has no love for the king he serves. As for the vengeful farmer … he’s an ancient warrior gifted in reaping souls who now seeks to fulfil a long-forgotten oath against unbeatable odds.The world will soon be soaked by the blood of war, but with these three individuals’ lives inescapably entwined, the faint light of hope begins to shine. Alliances will have to be forged, enemies convinced to become friends, and a flicker of love given a chance to become a flame for there to be a chance to fight the encroaching darkness of the Witch-King's evil.-----The Gifted and the Cursed. A dark fantasy trilogy set in a dystopian land, with heroes that are at times more demonic than the evil they face. The bloody battles, quests for revenge and fights for survival are artfully balanced with a light romance, tales of redemption, and the breath-taking beauty of Maya’s gift

    A traitor lurks within the Facility. A hidden island teems with monstrosities from another epoch... Between Sadhana assassins skulking in every shadow and Elizabeth Shepherd's unseen schemes, the Alpha of the Citadel has his hands full. Yet whether he's assaulting alien fortresses or confronting the agents of the Vyriim, Michael Bishop cannot find the answers he seeks most. When Arbiter Beol seeks out the Citadel Assets, it's not for cashew chicken. The Arbiter brings a familiar map, one which hints at vast machinations. Soon a trail of uncanny events lead our Assets across existence. From realities ruled by Drazeri war-clerics to the black depths of Earth's ocean, the path before them grows ever darker. Yet it's in Facility holdings- the ruins of a WWII war station- where Michael discovers the darkest secrets of all. What if the Facility isn't what he thinks? What if nothing is what he thinks? Who can you trust when the Designates turn against you? This time, "punching through" won't help Asset 108. In fact, if he doesn't choose well, some of his Assets wont make it out alive. As he races against time, he frantically tries to understand the world unraveling around him. Yet through all this, one problem haunts Michael, a conundrum he cannot comprehend. The Prime Variable is Time. The Equation is not yet complete. Terminal Incursion: A Michael Bishop Eldritch Thriller is the fifth book in the Dossiers of Asset 108 series. If you like wildly sarcastic characters, other-dimensional weirdness, and zany cybertech, then you’ll love JM Guillen’s action-packed otherworldly adventure! Buy Terminal Incursion for a wild romp beyond reality today!

    Stories of love and loss, grief and revenge. Survival and redemption. From old gods to malevolent artificial intelligences, vampires to zombies to ghosts, Jacobs exposes our fears and worst imaginings. Includes the sequel to Southern Gods.

    But after an enigmatic woman named Amalia invades his favorite card club seeking refuge, it starts getting hard to stick to this rule.Between mercenaries in pursuit of a stolen treasure hot on her heels and a snooping city sheriff keen on keeping the peace, Digger finds himself in a tight spot. He will have to trust a band of lowlifes to avoid the gallows, or even worse, a sentence to the catacombs. In a city like Diregloom, everyone hides a secret, and Digger has more than skeletons in his closet. The mystery of Amalia’s ill-gotten prize threatens to reveal them all.Digger has one advantage. He’s always known where to hide the bodies.Midnight Monster Club is a dark fantasy novel with action and grim humor. It’s sure to keep you turning the page!For fans of Carnival Row, The Witcher, and the Thieves’ World series.

    It marks their ascension into adulthood and their right to have new porcelain teeth, ones that are embedded with magic, that grant the ability to make wishes.Angora's Floris will be upon the banks of the Eldwen river, the communal ceremony befitting his station. However he longs to remember his ceremony for the splendour of the Bethel, wreathed in candle light, drooping flowers and holy hymns.Seeking to fulfil his dream leaves him the victim of violence and an outcast from society, living on its fringes until a chance meeting brings him to the heart of the Masters Guild, the place teeth are made. Learning secrets he never thought he’d be privy too, he eventually discovers the dark cost of their tradition.Beneath A Bethel is a dark horror fantasy, set in a harsh, snow-covered city that hides its brutality with pageantry.

    But when a heart-breaking loss brings him back to the place where he spent his childhood summers, Barrington Hall will do what it must to make him remember.Faye Morgan blames her husband for the death of their teenage son. She doesn’t want to leave the place Toby called home. But after she catches a glimpse of a strange boy in the midnight woods and learns of his connection with Barrington Hall, her need to learn more pulls her further and further into a nightmare world filled with past atrocities and the burning flame of revenge.A tale of grief and horror, The Ruin of Delicate Things explores how loss can leave a hole inside of us. A hole large enough for anything to crawl into.

    Instead, I became the villain.They curse me, call me ruthless, insane, unhinged… a monster.But is life so black and white?What if they took the time to understand my motivations? Would they still condemn me if they recognized the same monster lurking inside themselves? There’s a villain inside us all. Unhinge yourself from reality and walk with me into the darkness.If you dare…From the Shadows is an anthology of twenty-one villainous stories brought to you by the authors of Indie Fantasy Addicts.

    

    Along with five other children, she vanished without so much as a shred of clothing left behind. Ten years later she’s found, soaking wet, on the side of a river, telling a story about monsters with black teeth. No one believes her, and she is forced to gather up the scraps of her life and move forward. One of the other missing children’s family does believe she has information she’s not sharing and kidnaps her. The monsters discover where she’s located, and they don’t forgive slights because Hesper has slighted them terribly. She has to run for her life and when that doesn’t work, she has to go on a painful and violent offensive to protect herself and others.The monsters don’t go bump in the night, they go splash in the water…

    Some save our souls and protect the world while the others try to crush us. These spine-tingling tales aren’t shaggy dog stories. Against all odds, the dogs survive. An international community of writers, poets, and artists came together to bring their best dark fiction to this anthology, where there is only one rule: “the dogs don’t die.”CONTENTS:Foreword by Alan Baxter.Introduction by Tabatha Wood.Nero by Shannon Elizabeth Gardner (Artwork).Hunted by Dion Winton-Polak (Poem).Black Cloud Sunshine by Dan Rabarts.The Dead Way by J.C. Hart.Vision Thing by Matthew R. Davis.Shifting in the Black by L.L. Asher.Synaesthete by Melanie Harding-Shaw.Fossil Bluff by P.J. Blakey-Novis.A Handshake in Darkness by Miranda Crites (Artwork).Night Wolves by Tabatha Wood.The Honeymoon’s Over by E.E. King.Black and Tan by M.E. Proctor.Ding Dong Bell by Steve Dillon (Poem).The Gaze Dogs of Nine Waterfall by Kaaron Warren.Park Life by Ian J. Middleton.Grey Dog by John Linwood Grant.Use a Shovel by Galina Trefil.Banjo by Chloe Herczeg (Artwork). I am Become by Hari Navarro.Yellow Dog by Alan Baxter.Redbone by Justin Guleserian.The Feather Wall by Octavia Cade. This Dog’s Life by Dion Winton-Polak (Poem).And Don’t You Ever Look Back by Falco Verholen (Artwork).17 short dark fiction stories, some poems, some illustrations. featuring dogs that you know won't die...

    “When you kiss a monster, you turn them into angels.If you’d kiss the Collector, he would turn you into a monster.So… what happens if you would kiss a human?”Her name is Kiss.She travels the world to find monsters to kiss and turn them into angels—for the world has too many monsters and too few angels, she believes; too many shadows and too few stars in the sky.But then she crosses paths with Zane, a young human man, a lost and lonely cello player, who tells her about the Collector—a monster who would turn her into a demon if she’d kiss him.The Collector wants and claims everything that catches his attention.And so, he starts hunting for Kiss.Will she run? Will she stay and fight?Or could Zane, a mere human, save her instead?

    It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-Laurence P. Cromwell was once like many of us, navigating his life without direction or purpose. Through desperation, or perhaps a series of strange childhood occurrences, he became obsessed with the notion of true Magic. Scouring countless shelves, he searched for that one old tome or relic which might reveal itself to be something more, something Magical. He knew in his heart he was destined for great things, if only he could make that first, crucial discovery. But as Laurence - and two others who would share a similar fate - would soon find out, not all Magical objects exist to be used, to be possessed - and some are better off left where they were buried long, long ago...Beginning on our planet, in the prosaic time period known as present day, the Vaal’bara Historical Society series methodically tells the story of a group of unsuspecting heroes as they gain the courage and experience necessary to traverse billions of years, multiple worlds, and countless twisting timelines to discover the truth of humanity’s Magical past, as well as the monstrous destiny awaiting not only our race but that of the universe. Will they succeed in restoring Magic to its prior state before time runs out, or will the forces of darkness prove too powerful, too tempting, even for them?Prepare to pull back the vale, revealing a world of dark Magic and demons, of a battle that goes beyond good and evil, where heroes and villains clash not only with each other, but with their own precarious trajectories and inner turmoil. But beware, dear reader, as you take these first steps of your own journey, remember this: nothing is ever quite as it seems…For those searching for the truth, look no further; you have found what you seek. For those looking for a fantastic story, set in rich, continually-growing world, the Vaal’bara Historical Society series is an amalgamation of fantasy genres, with dark themes regarding death and demonic magic, but also a unique sense of humor that pervades the series. Time travel, technology, and alternate timelines intermingle with traditional fantasy elements, such as a unique magic system and mythical creatures. There are complex heroes and villains who often question their own values and morals when facing world-changing events, but also several offbeat and unusual characters who bring some humor and light to otherwise grim circumstances. What starts with a fleeting glimpse into a child’s tragic accident, rapidly grows into a universe-encompassing, mind-bending journey toward what lies beyond the stars.

    Some go peacefully. Others, less so. A starving thief. Lovers with an impossible choice. A broken-hearted soldier. Demons bound in flesh. A cat from hell. In this collection, the end comes with the encroaching dark...Whispers & Wonder proudly presents Dark Ends, an anthology of dark fantasy novelettes from the minds of five extraordinary authors.The Laughing Heart by Stabby Nominee Luke TarzianOnce marked, always marked.Tainted by Krystle MatarWe all have our dead, who we carry with us.Strays by SPFBO 4 Semi-Finalist D.P. WoolliscroftOld Thief Motto: No matter how much you prepare, there is always a cat ready to f*ck it up.Dragonmeat by SPFBO 5 Finalist and Stabby Nominee Angela BoordWhat does dragon taste like? It tastes like freedom...Savages by SPFBO 5 Semi-Finalist and Stabby Nominee Clayton SnyderFixer Jack Nyx is about to find out some jobs aren't worth the money...All proceeds go to Feeding America. Pick up your copy today!

    These works are reproduced directly from Jeff's sketchbook, which took seven months to complete. Jeff is now sharing these personal works for the first time. The viewer follows along as the artist loses himself in his practice of letting his mind wander to see what it unveils. The result is a fantasy collection where you create the story.

    He has painted many covers for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. He has worked on trading cards and other game productions, including Magic the Gathering and Warcraft.

    Whether through disguise or bribe, through trusted friends or perfect hiding places, every child of the Priest family must avoid capture for the full day of The Seeking. When things go wrong with the renewal, it’s up to seventeen-year-old Dahlia, the middle child of the Priest family, and her girlfriend, Bisa, to escape Carra and find the magical beings responsible for the protection. They must learn who would require such a cruel game every year and if the protection of the Gray People is really worth such a price. What they will discover is far worse.

    Dan's older brother and vampire hunter, Darren, thinks he is merely chaperoning a trip to a nerd convention, but when Darren discovers Dan missing, he follows the only lead he has to the Heartsong Clan's residence on Tombstone Row. He's determined to keep his Hunter instincts in check, rescue his brother, and make a clean escape. When an impromptu late-night encounter leads Darren and Edith to be honest with each other about who and what each of them are, Edith longs to keep Darren and his brother close, even though it goes against Clan rules. The two start to grow closer as they seek out the truth from Edith's Sire, Mr. Heartsong, and soon Darren is finding it harder than he thought to snuff out Edith and her family.

    For teacher Beth Harwood, it soon becomes clear that the nearby forest is connected to his disappearance. Clouded in mystery, scary stories and haunting nursery rhymes, that forest seems like just the kind of place to swallow a young boy whole.But the forest isn’t the only thing you have to worry about in Crow’s Foot Hollow. Sometimes the dangers are much closer to home. Chuck Graves lives next door to a family with their share of problems - a couple that always argues, a little girl called Imogen who creeps the hell out of everyone - but they appear to be held together by little Ryan who keeps on smiling regardless of what’s going on. Everything appears normal, but Chuck can’t help but wonder what’s going on behind closed doors.Crawling with monsters big and small, Darkened Wings Flutter wants to get under your skin.

    

    Kind, gracious, inclusive and just an all-around nice man. Frank made a large impact as a book reviewer, but he also had a positive effect on many individual creators by making sure that everyone felt welcome and acknowledged.One of Us: A Tribute to Frank Michaels Errington is filled with stories of writers whose lives Frank touched in one way or another. He challenged them, cheered them on and he made sure to read the big names and small names alike.Frank needed a new kidney. He was undergoing dialysis treatments and hoping for a compatible donor, but, unfortunately, he was not able to get the help in time to save his life. Because of this, proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated in Frank's name to the American Transplant Foundation. Help us help others in Frank's situation before another vital person is lost to those who value them.This book represents the camaraderie and love that Frank instilled in the horror community. If you ever feel alone or out of place, just remember the words that Frank himself told many creatives while he was still alive."You're one of us."

    Within these pages you will find a collection of thirteen terrifying stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From the disturbing to the humorous, from the gruesome to the psychological, D is for Demons contains a range unsettling stories that will make you sleep with the lights on!

    

    A robot with a broken heart. Dishonest hearts searching for peace. Unlikely friendships, unlikelier dinners.Rebuffing the status quo, Unnatural Order shines a light on the monstrous beings of myth and legend; framing the beast as the protagonist and seeking their humanity. Featuring established and emerging authors, Unnatural Order bares its fangs and brings the paws, maws and claws front and centre.Because this time, it’s the monster’s turn.

    When their journey led to Anna’s disappearance from human memory, Charlotte hunted for her sister and the mysterious creatures that took her behind an ancient Wall that hid a land of magic the world had long forgotten. Charlotte woke the Princeborn Liam Artair, and with his return the conflict between factions of the magical Velidevour turned cursed and deadly.Now Charlotte must end this conflict before the land of River Vine and the inhabitants she’s befriended are consumed by Orna, Lady of the Pits, who is still very, very eager to see her beloved return. And Orna is not the only one who wants hold of the Princeborn Liam’s heart. These Velidevour come armed with firey wings, crimson claws, and pale fire, and like dead magic, they know no kindness.The Bloody Days are soon returning, and they will not end until a choice is made, a choice that could tear the heart of River Vine apart.Fallen Princeborn: Chosen is a direct continuation of Fallen Princeborn: Stolen. Recommended for fans of Neil Gaiman’s Stardust, Brigid Kemmerer’s A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Mist and Fury.

    When faced with stories of disappearing children and a real-life encounter with a great and ancient monster, Cyanthe realizes that tales of monsters lurking are anything but folklore, and must return to her warrior roots to slay another ghastly creature. Special guest writer Dan Watters (Lucifer, Coffin Bound) and artist Steve Beach (The Last God: Tales from the Book of Ages) join the world of the Last God for this tale from the Age of Tyrgolad.

    Spurned by the magical society for his imperfections, Rumpel searches the world over for someone who will accept him, only to be turned away time, and time again. Eventually, Rumpel travels to the capital city of Germain, where he becomes enamoured with a beautiful young woman named Katrin. Rumpel can’t deny Katrin aid after her father weaves tales of her ability to spin straw into gold and garners the attention of the king himself.Drawn into Katrin’s trials with the king, Rumpel realizes all he’s ever wanted is one deal away. If Katrin fails, his wish will come true, but should she succeed, he fears he will never have acceptance or love.

    Plucked from his reality, Griffyn never thought that the Gods would be so terrified of him even when a Titan stood before them. The Red Hand entrusted him with the only sword that allows him to fight back: the Masamune.Now that the Gods have sworn to eliminate humanity, the Empire has fallen, ravished and turned to dust. The Magmars are no more, and he alone holds the key to salvation.He has endured many losses, but will he succumb and accept his fate? Or will he rise from beneath a thousand ashes?To win, he must quell the Titans within him and tame them. But every time he uses their power, he risks losing himself.Book 2 of the Titanlord Series. A direct sequel to Titanlord: of Death & Sacrifice

    Already an outcast for being an Ovis, a horned and ancient race excluded from the God-Queen’s empire, his journey will not be easy.Ahead of him lays uncertainty. Behind him lays only death.

    They call them Savages. Brutal. Efficient. Expendable. The empire relies on them. The Savages are the greatest weapon they ever developed. Culled from the streets of their cities, they take the ones no one will miss and throw them, by the thousands, at the empire’s enemies. If they live, they fight again. If they die, there are always more to take their place. Evie is not a Savage. She’s a warrior with a mission: to find the man she once loved, the man who holds the key to exposing the secret of the Savage Legion and ending the mass conscription of the empire’s poor and wretched. But to find him, she must become one of them, to be marked in her blood, to fight in their wars, and to find her purpose. Evie will die a Savage if she has to, but not before showing the world who she really is and what the Savage Legion can really do.

    The son of the Reavesburg Clan Chief, Rothgar, has been groomed all his life for a role supporting his elder brother, Jorik, in leading their kingdom when their father’s time finally comes to an end.However, the rulers of their greatest rivals, the Vorund Clan, are in the grip of something older and far darker. They have been conquered by evil, a remnant from the time when the gods warred with one another and the world of Amuran collapsed into the Fallen Age.Everything is about to change …The first book in The Brotherhood of the Eagle series, Hall of Bones begins a tale of epic fantasy, magic and intrigue.

    These beasts were ferocious, bloodthirsty, and overwhelmingly powerful, but even so, the humans managed to prevail in the face of despair. As the human race grew stronger the primordial beasts fought back with relentless fierceness, rousing beast hordes to engage in frenzied battles over the land. Every single child on the continent was taught martial arts for the sake of fighting these primordial beasts, yet many of them were sent straight to their death. In this world filled with constant battle, a young boy was born. This young boy was hoping to become the most outstanding cultivator, but who would have thought that his talent was so poor that he could not even cultivate? As the boy was filled with despair over his unfortunate situation, a life-changing event occurred which would forever leave a scar in his mind, pushing him to transcend his limits and grow to become a legend. Tears of the Soaring Dragon, book 4 Parting with Jiang Fengmian and the Vermilion Forest Kingdom, Xue Wei and Hei Gou continue their journey towards the center of the continent. On their way, they encounter the Black Iron Fortress, an imposing citadel hosting a high-stakes tournament which could change their lives - or end it. Allured by the chance to grow stronger and gain precious resources, both man and beast halt their march towards the center of the continent to participate in the deadly tournament. But just who is behind it all? Mortal danger, hidden treasure, and a bittersweet reunion await Xue Wei and Hei Guo in the Skyward Empire as secrets start to unravel and the truth is laid bare for all to see.

    It is not recommended for readers to continue on with this version.-A darkly humorous mash-up of time travel and dark fantasy, in which our heroes discover there is more to our history than we've been led to believe. Discover a world of demons and dark Magic, of ancient civilizations and unexpected alliances, hiding just out of plain sight...A demonic plague carried by time-traveling bats, a dripping mechanical construct from ages past, and a talking quill which gleans the truth from a person’s blood. A few months ago, that would have been enough to make Kristen question her sanity, but after everything she’s seen, they seem pretty par for the course.After a brief encounter with a mysterious stranger leaves Kristen with an unusual Magical artifact, she begins to realize there is far more to our world than she’s been told, and the very future of humanity may just rest in her hands. Joining forces with some rather unlikely allies – a nervous neighbor whose dreams of Magic are quickly turning into his nightmare; a diminutive yet feisty Lumynar, who may be the last of her kind; and a wisecracking demon who happens to share the moniker of a fictional spy – Kristen sets out on the journey she had always dreamed of, but may not be prepared for.With potential horrors looming on the horizon, access to Magical resources obstructed by powerful forces, and more questions arising with each encounter, our heroes must band together and fight for their world and the fate of humanity. But for every question answered, many still linger: Have they chosen to support the right factions? Are their goals worth more than those they are fighting against? And worst of all, have they gone through this entire process before?From the group who founded the Vaal'bara Historical Society, Ten Years of Darkness is a prequel which can be read before Volume One or after Volume Five. The prequel takes place in an unsettling time before many events transpired, yet is simultaneously affected by their outcome, following characters both new and familiar, and bringing as yet untold details to light while also exploring others from a unique perspective. Those seeking to learn the true mission of the Society may very well choose to start here, while other readers who have already traveled the timeways at our heroes' side will find many clues to further their journey as they look toward the future.

    Friday night football stars mingle with sirens; hunters’ wives help their kids not to shoot, but to fly; Chanticleers spar their way into local government; and rash-afflicted men take dryads for lovers. In backwater towns, some witches have the know-how to pin pageant queens pretty, while others relieve girls of highfalutin aspirations. Local crow-boys and bloodthirsty Ursines are the best miners around.In these thirteen stories, forests are imbued with the deepest, saddest strains of country music, cornfield horizons stretch as long as a lone fiddle’s wail, and distant hills make mandolin promises: sweet and catchy and short-lived.

    Lightning must fight the Crimson Shadow, or the lands will be cast into eternal darkness.”When she was a child, Esther was plagued with vivid nightmares. Now they have returned to haunt her. Bloodthirsty monsters chase her through a forest of dead trees while a mysterious hooded figure stalks her. After waking with fresh wounds from her dreams, Esther searches for the truth about who she is and the Hidden Realm she is destined to save.Join Esther on her journey of self-discovery as she travels into a world long forgotten. Unsure if she can trust her hooded guide, she is hunted by unknown enemies and smothered by expectations of grandeur. Deciphering friend from foe she travels the lands, trying to unite kingdoms torn by pride.

    But the Morrigan is subservient to no man, no matter how powerful a god he fashions himself to be. If she is to rule, however, she must do more than defy the god who made her.She must win the heart of a mortal... Cú Chulainn didn’t want to be a warrior.He dreamed of becoming a bard, a poet... But when he discovers he has the ríastrad, that he transforms into a werewolf when enraged, he finds he has little choice but to serve the whims of his king and defend Ulster. But can the beast be controlled? A faerie touched his heart… it calmed his rage… and he longs for her still…But there’s another who pursues him, who hopes to win his heart… a goddess…Will the Morrigan win the heart of her beloved? Will Cú Chulainn find peace, or will he be destined to a life of battle? Rise of the Morrigan is a stand-alone epic in fantasy mythology. It is also a prequel to Theolphilus Monroe's Gates of Eden world. Readers of Monroe's Voodoo Legacy, Druid Legacy, or other modern Arthurian fantasies will be captivated by this epic fantasy adventure romance: Rise of the Morrigan: The Queen of Samhuinn.