For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness.Gabriel de León is a silversaint: a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order could not stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains.Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope: The Holy Grail.Fromauthor Jay Kristoff comes Empire of the Vampire, the first illustrated volume of an astonishing new dark fantasy saga.

    In all the games Matt has played, Dungeons are places to raid, places you dream of conquering, but when the world is stripped of electricity, and the first mana-twisted beasts start to prowl, the games all come to an end...Matt's just an ordinary guy, but when he’s beaten, robbed, and left for dead, bleeding out at the bottom of a gully, it all has to change as he grasps frantically at his only chance for survival, coming as it does in the form of a glowing, dangerously pulsing light.With his reality forever altered, Matt must quickly find a suitable place to deploy the Dungeon Core, fighting his way through the hundreds of people between him and safety, because if he doesn’t do it soon, a Core Detonation will solve all of his problems for him… permanently.Welcome to the New World.

    It challenges all to ascend.Long Chao is the son of a hedge mage—a heretic cultivator. He doesn’t cultivate for power, but to satisfy his endless curiosity.One fateful day, Xiao Huifen, a girl aiming to be the youngest Sky Realm cultivator in the Monolith continent’s history, crashes into his life. She’s from the world of top-ranked sects and strict cultivation methodologies.They share nothing in common except for the unquenchable desire to unlock heaven’s every mystery.This is their journey.However, the brightest glory casts the darkest shadow.Strength begets brutality. Long-life begets the foulest perversions.To those who dwell in the darkness, young cultivators such as them are nothing more than some of the finest resources.To use them as slaves. Refine them into pills.When faced with such depravity, this unorthodox pair must do all they can to survive. Even if they do, how can they hope to remain unchanged?

    But Casca's demonic Brand of Sacrifice is drawing hideous dark powers to the Tower, and even if Guts can defeat the mighty Mogus, can he save Casca from the ravenous hordes of Hell?Collects Berserk volumes 19-21.

    He became a respected leader, a shining example of what it meant to be good. But as the world ended, he had only one thought: to punish the monster that had killed the world long before the Framework ended it. Yet not even with his incredible power was he able to stand against the World Ender. His arrival in the new realty, the Infinite Realm, gives him the chance to grow stronger, to find the monster again—and make it pay.Ryun survived the chaos after the arrival of the Framework by pushing harder than anyone else. He grew in power until he became the most powerful being that had ever walked the planet; but he is hated by the world, called a monster by all others, the World Ender. As the world ends and he steps into a new one, where people stronger than him have lived for centuries, he finds himself lost and without purpose. The only thing that had mattered to him had been lost to him long ago. He truly was the monster that people considered him to be, and he now finds himself wondering if this new reality has a place for someone like him—but he had never been one for lying down and dying without a fight. One world fell to his power, and another might follow.WARNING: This book contains RPG mechanics and tables, cultivation, profanity, gore, mature themes, unconventional morality, and multiple complicated main characters. This story follows several main characters, both male and female, who are introduced into the story at different times. This story is a mix of LitRPG and Xianxia, and it will have Classes as well as Cultivation systems.. It also takes place in two timelines (the past chapters are not the main focus, only an addition).Author's note:This story is the e-book version of my webserial.

    All alone in this pious and patriarchal society, Abitha fights for what little freedom she can grasp onto, while trying to stay true to herself and her past.Enter Slewfoot, a powerful spirit of antiquity newly woken… and trying to find his own role in the world. Healer or destroyer? Protector or predator? But as the shadows walk and villagers start dying, a new rumor is whispered: Witch. Both Abitha and Slewfoot must swiftly decide who they are, and what they must do to survive in a world intent on hanging any who meddle in the dark arts.

    His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path.But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark.Galva is a knight, a survivor of the brutal goblin wars, and handmaiden of the goddess of death. She is searching for her queen, missing since a distant northern city fell to giants.Unsuccessful in his robbery and lucky to escape with his life, Kinch now finds his fate entangled with Galva's. Common enemies and uncommon dangers force thief and knight on an epic journey where goblins hunger for human flesh, krakens hunt in dark waters, and honor is a luxury few can afford.

    Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier's life in the king's army.Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine's rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?

    Collects Berserk volumes 22-24, including three fold-out color posters.The fall of the Tower of Conviction and the Grand Inquisitor, Mozgus, has heralded the unexpected return of Guts' former commander, Griffith, last seen transformed from a mutilated husk into a demon lord of the Godhand. Regenerated into health and beauty, and with his dreams of carving out a kingdom intact, Griffith has raised a new Band of the Hawk, but recruited from darkness to fulfill his deadly destiny.

    Those are the Great Dungeons, with unplumbed depths below the roots of the mountains. That's not for me. Dungeon: A place of rape, torture, and death, to control and corral enemies and slaves. These are the Red Cores, from which the mage-kings draw their power. That's also not for me. I don't like monsters. I don't want adventurers. I want to stay well away from enemies and slaves. Fortunately, there are alternatives... A different sort of Dungeon Core litRPG novel. Includes explicit and consensual sexual content. Chapters containing such will be marked.Updated 6/10/21 with fewer typos.

    Everyone has wished to meet their favorite characters, if only for a day. But be careful in that wish, for even a history laid in ink can be repaid in flesh and blood, and reality is far deadlier than fiction . . . especially on Addington Isle.Winterset Hollow follows a group of friends to the place that inspired their favorite book-a timeless tale about a tribe of animals preparing for their yearly end-of-summer festival. But after a series of shocking discoveries, they find that much of what the world believes to be fiction is actually fact, and that the truth behind their beloved story is darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It's Barley Day . . . and you're invited to the hunt.Winterset Hollow is as thrilling as it is terrifying and as smart as it is surprising. A uniquely original story filled with properly unexpected twists and turns, Winterset Hollow delivers complex, indelible characters and pulse- pounding action as it storms toward an unforgettable climax that will leave you reeling. How do you celebrate Barley Day? You run, friend. You run.Jonathan Edward Durham was born near Philadelphia in one of many rust-belt communities where he read voraciously throughout his youth. After attending the College of William & Mary, where he received a degree in neuroscience, Jonathan waded into the professional world before deciding he was better suited for more artistic pursuits. He now lives in California where he writes to bring a unique voice to the space between the timeless wonder of his favorite childhood stories and the pop sensibilities of his adolescent literary indulgences.

    But the accursed shell unleashes its host's inner demons, which might send the tormented Guts into eternal darkness!Collects Berserk volumes 25-27, including three fold-out color posters.

    The throne room. The bedroom.They burn brighter than the rest.They wield power as easily as they breathe.They stop at nothing to get what they want.Royalty, CEOs, mafia kings, demons, and more.When love conquers, will they fall to their knees for the person they can't live without?Reign is a collection of thirteen brand new romance novellas featuring men and women who rule their empires but not their hearts.

    Niko just wants his prince to be happy. But when has Vasili made anything easy? * The more Niko tries to to carve out a perfect life, the more Vasili pulls away. Niko has one last chance to save them, one surprise that will cement their love forever or have it crumble to dust. * Vasili knows Nikolas is lying. If that weren't insulting enough, he also understands why. What can he offer Nikolas, but nightmares and trauma? Nikolas needs a good man for his good heart. As much as Vasili desperately wants to keep Nikolas close, he also knows he doesn't deserve him. But how to tell the only man he's ever truly loved that it's over? *** The Cottage is a romantic 30k word novella that takes place after the main events in the trilogy. It cannot be read as a standalone and should be read after Curse of the Dark Prince. There is 'misunderstanding angst', but The Cottage ends in a HEA.

    Relentless. Immortal. Death walking. The greatest assassin who ever lived. Pay the master killer his due and the Hunter will execute any target, carry out any contract, no matter how impossible.But when the Bloody Hand crime syndicate harms the innocents under his protection, they foolishly make an enemy of the one man they can’t afford to anger. The price of the Hunter’s vengeance is high—paid in blood and eternal damnation. Not even an army of crooks, cutthroats, and demonic creatures of nightmare can stand in his way. He’s far more than just one man…he’s the Keeper-damned Hunter of Voramis.

    

    

    Then, a fresh evil clawed its way to the surface, leaving Ember feeling she traded one apocalypse for another.Rxa gave his life to protect his kingdom. But now he’s back, undead and untethered. Craving carnage, he has gathered an army to destroy Under and any who dare stand in his way. His every intention is to leave Ember for last. For even in death, she consumes his every thought.Can Ember protect her new world after failing the last? Or will Rxa succeed in wiping out Under, a place he deems too cruel to survive?

    Harshwardhana, the leader, believes they will win…Until he falls upon a sinister secret of the dark forces.Centuries later… Prithvi Sen is a regular college-going boy. His growth from childhood to adulthood has been plagued by an uncanny disease. Although medicines have it under control, Prithvi feels that the illness hasn’t revealed its truest nature yet. During his existential crisis, a drastic series of events occur and bring the most unexpected twist into his life. Could there be a link between Prithvi and the Dharmayodhas?

    It is a popular destination for tourists, painters, hikers and even weddings.Yet the forest is also a place of great pain and torment, and is an equally popular destination to end your own life.The only thing young mother Eleanor Jackson has left in her life is her son Alan-a troubled teenager who has gone to the forest to commit the unthinkable.As Eleanor goes to find him in the forest, she witnesses bizarre and fantastical happenings that try to manipulate and distract her from rescuing her child.When the sun goes down, the specters of the tormented emerge.She will come to discover so much more than just her son.

    But what if the law is wrong?Tashué’s faith in the law is beginning to crack. Three years ago, he stood by when the Authority condemned Jason to the brutality of the Rift for non-compliance. When Tashué’s son refused to register as tainted, the laws had to be upheld. He’d never doubted his job as a Regulation Officer before, but three years of watching your son wither away can break down even the strongest convictions. Then a dead girl washed up on the bank of the Brightwash, tattooed and mutilated. Where had she come from? Who would tattoo a child? Was it the same person who killed her? Why was he the only one who cared? Will Tashué be able to stand against everything he thought he believed in to get the answers he’s looking for?

    Tempest SkeighIt’s addicting.The pull of a melodic beat as it teases your body into moving, The heat of your skin as it warms under the eyes filled with lustful intent, And the rush of your blood as you bare your soul.Dancing has always been my life,No matter if it’s on a pole or a stage.It was supposed to change my life and take me to better places.Instead, it threw me into his clutches and I can only hope to escape with minimal damage.Raiden JamesIt’s addicting.The sounds vocal chords can make as they vibrate with song or scream,The tip of a sharpened blade as it sinks into flesh,And the gentle caress of blood as it coats your skin.Singing on stage has been my life,But the promises I made in exchange for fame are daunting.Now my vengeance is close at hand and my foes are lined up in a row.Then she drops in my lap and it takes everything in me not to slice her open, Just to coat my skin in her blood.

    

    The waltzing dead.A town of corpses happy in their homestead.But darkness crept in, drawn by venom and spite,Corrupting the island for its twisted delight.A plague of decay sweeps over the land,Reducing its victims to grains of sand.To protect her people, the Corpse Queen must rise,And gather what’s left of her crumbling allies.Can the queen save them all from their grisly plight?Or will she be hunted when her past comes to light?

    Widowed young and left to raise my daughter alone, I never expected the threats I would have to shield her from. Magic, monsters, and three men fighting to protect their final hope. I have nothing to gain, but everything to lose... or so I thought.Obscured- The journey through the Underworld is brutal and unforgiving. Nightmares come to life, taking everything that I thought I knew and tearing it apart.Destroy or be destroyed.But when every truth is obscured, what choice is left but to raze everything to the ground and build our future on the ashes?Obsessed- They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, but the path to redemption is far more winding. Now, I just need to fix everyone else's mess without becoming the biggest sway in the balance.They put their faith in a Sin, and I can't even bring myself to laugh at the irony.mybook.to/Sphinxboxset

    I’m sentenced to a reform school for magical delinquents— though really, it’s a prison.As the only supernatural who can control both fire and water, I’m already a target. To make matters worse, I literally share a soul with Charlie— a sexy inmate from the wrong side of the tracks. Surviving at the Institute is almost as risky as falling in love.But there’s a way out. The Warden is offering a pardon for the team who wins the Darke Games— a sick, twisted competition where more prisoners come out dead than alive.They think I'm the bad guy. I'm about to show them just how much of a villain I can be.CharlieI shouldn’t be at the Institute. I’m in here because of her— the girl who claims to own half my soul.After losing my sight, I grew up as an orphan, banished from magical society. I learned enough on the streets to survive the gangs and fight clubs inside the prison. But nothing could prepare me for the Darke Games.Ava-Marie is my worst enemy, but if we’re going to break out of here, we’ll have to get along. Yet the more I let Ava in, the more I want her. I can’t let my desire for her get in the way of my one chance at escape.Except it already has. There’s a dark power inside of Ava that terrifies me...And none of us will be prepared when it unleashes.

    As he’s dragged from prison to face the dark sea and a dangerous new world, he just might have to.Zaya, warrior and skald from the land of ash, knows she has a destiny. Having left her homeland with only a knife and a dream of adventure, she finds herself captured by pirates. To discover her fate, and become a hero from the book of legends, she must first survive the sea.With a monstrous pilot as guide, and an ex-assassin as captain, Chang, Zaya, and the crew of the mighty Prince sail into uncharted waters. There they may find new lands and wealth, as well as glory beyond their dreams, or nothing but their doom.Set in the same epic world as the award winning Kings of Paradise...this new series from author Richard Nell can be read on its own, or as a continuation of the Ash and Sand trilogy.

    Reuniting with her mother Zanna, a woman banished after a terrible crime, they team up with unlikely allies as they attempt to save the fortress of Solitude from destruction.One thing’s for certain; ruin approaches if Solitude falls and life will never be the same when The Banished return.

    In a city where winter reigns amid the fires of industry and war, soot and snow conspire to conceal centuries of death and deception.Norylska Groans...and the weight of a leaden sky threatens to crush her people. Katyushka Leonova, desperate to restore her family name, takes a job with Norylska's brutal police force. To support his family, Genndy Antonov finds bloody work with a local crime syndicate. Norylska Groans...with the weight of her dead. As bodies fall, the two discover a foul truth hidden beneath layers of deception and violence: Come the thaw, what was buried will be revealed.

    But after releasing a tomb full of rabid vampires, Rowan is still breathing. Her survival means one thing: somehow, she is immune.When witches are slaughtered in their homes, Rowan discovers the vampires are hell-bent on killing the descendants of those who imprisoned them. And every drop of blood spilled is on her hands.Forced to team up with the mysterious vampire Nate Hallewell, Rowan must find and stop the rogue vampires before they kill every witch in south east England.Fans of The Vampire Diaries and A Discovery of Witches will love this gritty, action-packed adventure by USA Today Bestselling Author, Rosie Wylor-Owen.Buy Valkyrie Cursed to start this magical series today!

    Armentrout, Alexandra Christo, and Holly Black. Trapped on a walled island with her people, Kestra aches for vengeance against the swarms of ravenous mermaids that ate her father fifteen years ago. The swarms threaten her town’s last supply ship and the safety of the brave young captain who smiles so charmingly at her whenever he makes port. With the help of her scientist cousin and the handsome captain, Kestra takes her future and her people's fate into her hands, determined to find a way to destroy all the mermaids for good.Abused and miserable, Rake serves in the harem of the three high mermaid Queens. When he is given one of his spawn to raise, Rake resolves that his little son will have a better life. With the help of a monstrous creature that deals in memories, he discovers a century-old secret—one that could lead to freedom.This fantasy novel blends a dark, brutal setting with romance and humor. New Adult. (Content warnings: Violence, abuse, brief mention/implication of off-screen rape/sexual slavery, cannibalism, PTSD.)

    I never stand out. I follow the rules.At Blackfriars University, there’s one whispered rule: Stay inside the night before Halloween. Hide under your blankets and hope the Orpheus Society isn’t the monster outside your window.If they get you, you won’t just be humiliated. They’ll put you six feet under.But I’ve screwed up.I found bones in a shallow grave. Another good girl, just like me.Now I’ll do whatever it takes to get to the truth.I’ll catch the eye of the cruel aristocrat with a haunted gaze. I’ll tempt the dark priest with forbidden tastes. I’ll be their shameful little secret. Their plaything. Their sacrifice.Maybe I don’t want to be a good girl anymore. Maybe it’s time to break all the rules.Pretty Girls Make Graves is a dark romantic suspense and part one of the Dark Academia duet. If you enjoy tales of clever heroines, ancient rites, secret societies, cruel princes and wicked priests, dusty libraries and decadent parties, twisted relationships and buried secrets, then prepare to enter the halls of Blackfriars University. You may not return.

    But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and have fallen into decline. Miren's grandmother is determined to restore their glory, even at the price of Miren's freedom.A spellbinding tale of dark family secrets, magic and witches, and creatures of myth and the sea; of strong women and the men who seek to control them.

    Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted.Quen’s job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved city’s destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens—and Kayl is his number one target.To ensure Chime’s future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayl’s divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands.For a city that bows to cruel gods, it’ll take godless heathens to save it.The Thirteenth Hour is the first book in The Cruel Gods series—a gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. This is an adult book containing strong language and mature themes that some readers may find disturbing. For a full list of content warnings, visit Trudie Skies's website.

    Half light elf. Welcome by neither. Alice is alone and desperate to fit in at her aunt’s coven when she embarks on a dubious quest for cave nettle. Dark Elf. Decker is a leader running out of time. Isolated from the main cave system due to a hex making the water in his cave toxic, even the war his clan demands won’t save them. The two must put aside centuries-old survival instincts and work together to save lives and preserve the fragile treaty between the coven and clan.

    He listens for the knock of the Coblynau, certain they will come for him... soon, just like they did to warn of the Aberfan disaster.Author Catherine McCarthy’s second collection invites the reader on a regional journey, evoking a sense of quiet horror from the cosmic to the Gothic.

    She assembled the six most fearsome warriors to captain her armies: a necromancer, a vampire lord, a demigod, an orcish warleader, a pirate queen, and a twisted alchemist. Together they brought the whole continent to its knees... Until the day she abandoned her army, on the eve of total victory.40 years later, she must bring her former captains back together for one final stand, in the small town of Tarnbrooke - the last bastion against a fanatical new enemy tearing through the land, intent on finishing the job Black Herran started years before.Seven bloodthirsty monsters. One town. Their last hope.

    Kind of like that shadow that seems to loom around me at all times probably means I've gone completely crazy. It would also explain how I managed to catch feelings for not one, but three different men.Alexander Despot, a big shot detective from the city, seems to be everywhere I go as of late. He says he's keeping an eye on me for my safety, but the way his eyes travel down my body says another story.Daniel Baccarin, my new boss, is treading the line between professional and personal. I wish he'd just cross it already.I thought I had made Jess Caldwell up, because I would only see him in my dreams. But a chance discovery leads me to find photos of me and him together. Except I would remember my first boyfriend, right?Author's note: Cursed by Darkness, Marked by Darkness and Consumed by Darkness are all romance books where the heroine does not have to choose between love interests. They are supposed to be read in the order just listed.Embraced by Darkness, the prequel novella, is MF and its action takes place centuries before the events in Cursed by Darkness. However, it could spoil it, so it is best read after Cursed by Darkness. The series is in the same universe as the Black Widows Academy series and A Harem of Supernatural Hunters series. There is no set reading order for these trilogies, they simply offer the bigger picture for a fictional world I have created and some characters pop up in different books, across series. Post Scriptum:The series contains gothic and horror elements. If you are very easily spooked or creeped out, do not read.If you are a fan of The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, you’re in for a special treat!

    She’s a thief. A magic like no other will bind them together.After the death of his parents, Anton Bereza works hard to provide for his younger siblings. Love has never been in the cards for him, especially after desperation forces Anton to sell himself for coin. And he has no idea that, beneath the city of Kedaf, lies a place called the Bone Valley.When Anton’s jealous client plots against him, he is cursed to spend eternity in a world where all that remains are broken bones. There, Anton meets Nahli Yan—a woman who once tried to steal from him—and his cards begin to change. But as the spark between them ignites, so does their desire to escape. All that stands in their way is the deceitful Queen of the Afterlife, who is determined to wield her deadly magic to break Anton and Nahli apart. Forever.Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Leigh Bardugo, Kerri Maniscalco, and Erin Morgenstern. This is one delicious romantic fantasy you won't want to miss!

    Rowan McQuaid’s new mission: to catch the vampire responsible before he strikes again. As Rowan and the mysterious Nate Hallewell follow his trail of blood and destruction, they discover he answers to a more powerful threat.A supernatural mastermind plots to destroy the entire magical community, and Rowan’s blood is the key to their success. Risking a lifetime of blood enslavement, Rowan must uncover the identity of this mastermind before they can use her to annihilate everyone she knows and loves.Fans of The Vampire Diaries and A Discovery of Witches will love this gritty, action-packed adventure by USA Today Bestselling Author, Rosie Wylor-Owen.

    But with her best friend slowly succumbing to a cruel Atlas poison, she hatches a reckless plan: kidnap the enemy prince from the battlefield and use his life to barter for the antidote.But when that prince calls her by a different name...the name of his sister, whose death began the war ten years ago...everything changes.Stolen away to Atlas, trapped behind enemy lines, Soren must navigate a kingdom she knows nothing about, surrounded by a family she doesn't remember, and work to hunt down the antidote only Atlas possesses, all while strange memories fight to take over-memories of a different life, a different home, a different girl.And memories aren't the only thing awakened by Soren's return. Dark, forbidden magics begin to stir, threatening both her new life and her old. With death stalking in every shadow, the lost princess must fight harder and sacrifice more than she ever dreamed to save what she holds most dear.

    This NA *omnibus edition* includes Vault of Glass and Bride of Glass. Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Penny Dreadful, A.G. Howard, and Kerri Maniscalco."This is no ordinary, modern-day fairy tale. It's much, much darker."A woman without answers. A man who would do anything to help her. A mysterious museum that some see and some don't... Perrie Madeline lives a simple life. Her only concern is deciding whether or not to let herself fall for her hot friend, August Hartley. That is, until a strange museum known as Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault appears overnight and people around her begin to go missing.Determined to uncover the Glass Vault's hidden secrets, Perrie and August conspire to break inside. But soon, Perrie realizes she has more to worry about than her feelings for August—something sinister is on their heels. Together they must find their way out of the museum before they discover something truly not for the faint of heart.

    But when an old enemy sets their sights on his adoptive family, shattering his dreams of outrunning his dark past, Charlie knows he has no choice. Risk everything. Save the children.Trapped in the middle of an uneasy alliance between a fugitive witch and a brutal Witch Hunter, Charlie must make a desperate attempt to save his family, or face losing them forever. With enemies on all sides, and conspiracy festering at the heart of their nation, the last thing Charlie needs is these new, confusing feelings. Surrounded by danger, can Charlie find the courage to protect his loved ones - without losing himself?"An unflinching look at life lived from the bottom ... making for a dark fantasy like no other. If you enjoy a strong-willed protagonist with his back always against the wall, you'll love getting to know Charlie and his fledgling clan in The Dying Light." - Indies Today Your purchase includes The Swallow's Flight, a prequel telling the story of how thirteen-year-old Charlie escaped from the Spike. Content warnings provided. This book contains material that is not suitable for young readers. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to charities supporting survivors of child sexual abuse.

    Vicious gossip is everywhere. Whispers of a scandal have turned to accusations of murder, and fingers are pointing her way. Feeling powerless and alone, she yearns for escape.When Santha stumbles upon a small, rusted key in the forest near her home, it seems her silent pleas have been answered. Awakened by her touch, the key demands to be heard—and she is not the only one to heed its call.Thrust into a world only glimpsed in the stories of her childhood—of faeries and princes and eldritch magick— Santha sets out to unlock its secrets. But uncovering the truth has its own perils, and as the key’s influence grows, she will be left with a choice: survival or sacrifice.But will it truly be hers to make?… All the while, in the north, something ancient stirs. A great power that could unravel the very threads of existence.

    

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    But Valentina feels a different pull--an affinity with nature, tarot cards, and the occult. After ditching her church retreat, she knows it's time to go off on her own. Visiting Macy--a half-sister she's never met until now--in a little rotting town five hours from the big city where she was raised, Valentina discovers the abandoned, oppressive Sunlake Springs Resort. There she meets the "clairs," young psychics drawn to the hotel's haunted history who've been waiting for her to open a magical entryway to the spirit world. But Valentina's sensitive hands tell a different story--of anguished spirits, menacing cracks, and hooded ghosts of Florida's unsavory past. Even a local legend, the beautiful "Lady of the Lake," hints to the hotel's sinister history. To protect the clairs from the horrors awaiting them on the other side, Valentina must use her growing powers and decide, once and for all, if she's the witch she was meant to be.

    Simply trying to survive and dodge the notice of the terrifying unrivaled who love to collect, and destroy, beautiful things, she has done a great job of it so far … until she comes face to face with the most feared man in all of Old America …The Puppeteer.After saving her from death at the hands of another unrivaled, the handsome and mysterious Puppeteer now has Thorn under his employ. Within no time, he drags her along on a journey that she has little control of. And as she spirals into the world of the unrivaled, Thorn learns that only one thing matters in this new world …Power.Can Thorn use the unrivaled and their ambition for power to help the Puppeteer with his agenda? One that could potentially save thousands of humans? Will the Puppeteer do the right thing in the end, or will he do what he was born to do—rule the world with manipulation and deceit?

    He touched me like he could read my mind, like he knew my deepest, darkest fantasies. He demanded complete surrender.I gave him everything. I still don’t know his name. I only know he has a secret capable of destroying me.TORN IN TWOThe masked man revealed himself to me. Now I have two weeks to decide. Two weeks until he shatters my heart into tiny pieces.Because he was not alone in his desire to claim me. There was another. Another who touched me. Gave me pleasure. Demanded surrender.Now both demand I choose between them. I would rather be torn in two.REDEEMED BY LOVEI never knew love could be like this. Two lovers. Intense. Passionate. Demanding.I have made my choice. The only thing I can do now is hope. Hope the men I love can accept it.Hope to be redeemed. Hope this obsession doesn’t destroy all three of us.

    One that calls forth a shadowy horned figure.She comes with unexpected gifts and the comfort of a dependable presence.She asks for very little in return, really. The more Ben offers her, the easier it gets.Sometimes, family requires more than a little sacrifice...

    Facing genocide, a rebellion is born… and hemorrhages lives with every devastating Council blow.Belaize, ruthless, callous, wicked, assassinates in the name of the Council. He’s a deadly weapon aiding their attempts to exterminate all those who dare choose love over law.Eliana, kind, cool headed, smart, stands next in line to lead the tattered rebellion against the Council. It’s a losing battle, but she’ll fight to the death.When these titans clash, they’ll discover the awful truth; they’re bound by destiny… to be mates.With a rebellion raging, a sinister evil hides in the shadows of chaos, waiting to bring all werewolves to their knees before wiping them out from their nation.A tale of Love, Betrayal and WarBOOK 1 of CHRONICLES OF ZASTRERIA

    

    From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common tales of average people overcoming incredible odds. Lessons learned from cautionary tales tempered many brave heroes and brought them safely home, while stories of adventure spurred history's most remarkable actors to greatness. Now you too can shed your armor and settle in to listen to the wonderous tales of adventure and peril in the Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth.Brimming with gorgeous artwork and twelve inspired stories crafted by fantasy's brightest authors including Garth Nix, Catherynne M. Valente, Kami Garcia, and more, this enchanting anthology brings new voices, new meaning, and new wonder to World of Warcraft.

    He tells her his name is Tamiel and he’s one of the Irin – the army of angels tasked with keeping demons from overwhelming humanity. But Tamiel broke a sacred law – he fell in love with a human – and now he’s being hunted by the same angels he once served. With nowhere else to go, Octavia and Tamiel – along with Jack, the human in question, and her brother Caleb – appeal directly to Zev, the Demon of Games. A trickster of unparalleled power, Zev gives nothing for free, and the gift he offers Octavia to keep Tamiel alive comes with a confusing catch: He makes her the Healer of Raphael, archangel and Commander of the Irin. Suddenly a target for both angels and demons, Octavia quickly learns that the only way to survive is to play the game better than they do. The only problem is, she doesn’t know whose game she’s playing …

    And his journey is finally within reach.But Connor’s departure goes awry as his beloved brother Dragan vanishes, taken away by a terrifying creature. The hunters could gather and set off in pursuit, but their arrival may be too late to matter. And Connor cannot let that happen. Left with no choice but to track the beast alone, Connor is set on facing whatever dangers await him head-on, and hunt down the monster in a desperate attempt to save his little brother.Through drenching rain in a wild storm, Connor braves a most treacherous path to the creature’s lair. He is a young man with a mission. One he cannot fail. Yet, as he is pitted alone against one of the most vicious monsters of all, the beast’s fangs and claws are the least of Connor’s trials. His own unrelenting doubt and despair threaten to engulf him. Will he ever manage to reach his brother in time, or is the boy doomed to become the creature’s next meal? A Kingdom Scarred is intended for a mature audience, containing sensitive subjects including violence, torture, abuse, emotional scars, mature language, and steamy scenes. A Kingdom Scarred is perfect for readers who enjoy thrilling epic and high fantasy with dark undertones, and a touch of steamy romance.

    

    Alone, trapped, and fighting a vengeful enemy that easily outmatches even Raven’s demon-hybrid abilities, she is forced to seek help from the man she once loved.A man with a revelation that will shake Raven to the core and change her world forever.

    

    When their crops go dry, all fingers point to her, and the cult that brokers peace with the forest sees to her ritual demise…SILVANUS, guardian of the forest, is a prisoner to his woods—having lost all sense of time as the centuries of his reign begin to blur. That is, until he discovers a sacrificed woman in his glade and uses his wending vines to stitch her wound and resurrect her. In her, he discovers a mutually shunned soul and knows her sacrifice to be unjust. Yet, a dangerous ember in his chest warns that all is not well in his woods…***UNCOMMONLY VERDANT is a 15,500 word novelette/novella short read. It's a sensual, dark fairytale fantasy that features on-the-page intimacy with a viny forest guardian. It explores some darker elements—cults, deadly creatures, ritual sacrifice—but concludes with an HEA.

    With Melnibone’s years of grandeur and decadence long since passed, Elric’s amoral cousin Yrkoon sets his eyes on the throne. Elric, realizing he is his country’s best hope, must face his nefarious cousin in an epic battle for the right to rule.Elric of Melnibone is the first in Michael Moorcock’s incredible series, which created fantasy archetypes that have echoed through the genre for generations. The beautiful, vivid illustrations bring new life to the story and are sure to captivate fans, new and old.Contents:'One Life, Furnished in Early Moorcock', by Neil Gaiman.Elric of Melniboné.The Fortress of the Pearl.The Sailor on the Seas of Fate.The Weird of the White Wolf.

    But her latest mission will either force her to reveal herself or to betray her only friend!For years, she enjoyed the luxury and safety of Niram’s palace, trading in secrets and whispers whilst keeping her own power hidden at all costs. But, as she crosses path with a mesmerizing captain and a brewing rebellion against the power she served her whole life, she will realize there is more forces at play than she ever imagined. And she will finally have to learn exactly what her power and herself are really worth.As her whole world crumbles down and her secrets are revealed, Aila will need to face her own mentor or risk losing herself.

    If one is chained, I am chained.”My faith called me to become a Lance. My compassion drew me into one of the fallen lands. Through my connection with the Chained God, I alone can find and destroy the Horror that stains the land.Death can no longer chain me.But I couldn’t have imagined the madness waiting for me in this village. I’m not sure my faith can withstand the secrets I’ll uncover. Or that my compassion can survive the violence to come. This Horror may swallow me whole.Death can no longer free me.A creature stalks in the dark. Buildings burn. People die. An altar has been built on the village green.

    Prepare for the unexpected.This is a multi author anthology with stories ranging from 5-50 K and may end on a cliffhanger. Please beware before reading.

    She has waited for the chance to prove herself and exact revenge. When a ball at the castle is announced, promising to bring many powerful people to town, she seizes the opportunity to strike.She bets her best friend, Johann, a small-time thief and con-man, that she can land a greater score the night of the ball than he can. They embark on parallel heists. But as their plots unfold, things begin to unravel: by the end of the night, the castle’s on lock down, a duchess is dead, a mansion has burnt to the ground – and Cinna hasn’t even stolen anything.Or has she captured something far more valuable than gold and jewels?Praise for Pretty Deadly:5 Stars"...a gripping tale that will appeal to lovers of suspense novels. Betrayal, deceit, scheming, manipulation, and elements... The plot was brilliant and airtight! I never saw the many twists and turns coming." -- Jennifer Ibiam, Reader's Favorite 5 Stars"Josund knows how to spin a fantasy. She takes some of the familiar building blocks and constructs something fresh and different, which will delight steadfast fans and new ones alike. ...Josund has a firm grasp on the heist theme and pulls it off convincingly and entertainingly. ...It's easy to see the parallels between this novel and Cinderella, but this version is a more exciting and mature fairytale for adults. ... If you like leading ladies with attitude and an agenda, you will love Pretty Deadly by Kelsey Josund." -- Tammy Ruggles, Readers' Favorite5 Stars"[Cinna] is calculating, patient, and despite her thievery, she remains sympathetic...There is a sort of eat-the-rich attitude to her secret preoccupation." -- Vincent Dublado, Readers' Favorite 5 Stars"...blends romance, intrigue, and action in a delightful story that will build thriller enthusiasts from YA audiences unused to the experience, while attracting adult readers with a special blend of action that revolves around royalty, heists, and a relationship doomed to explode." -- Diane Donovan, Editor, Midwest Book Review

    A Lost Prince. A Survivor. A demon king whispering in shadows. And a Queen fighting to fit her crown.In the months since her birthday, Joseline and the Kynire cadre are well on their way to Raenya, her power and patience—both with herself and her growing magical abilities—increasing more each day. Forgotten allies surface in the most unpredictable ways, and secrets kept for years under the façade of protection unfold truths about Quinn’s past that could strengthen their chances of surviving the looming war. And put an even greater target on their backs. But Joseline and Quinn refuse to weaken, pushing onward despite the odds.After escaping Narcio Island, Evalyn’s newfound freedom warrants an even greater threat—a chance meeting with Erza Stormwood, heir apparent to one of the violent and forgotten witch covens in the North. But as their bond grows, Eva realizes even the ancient witches are struggling against the darkness. Evalyn is the last person Erza expects to form a friendship with, the last person she needs to be worrying about. Yet their alliance might just be another piece in the shadowed puzzle.Still, Aeron’s return threatens the horizon. And when the demon king threatens one of the very reasons for her persistence, Joseline’s looming hesitations are shattered. But hope remains. And with it, the will to overcome even the greatest fears of losing what Joseline loves most.

    

    One purpose. One chance.​And One Young Woman with a Warrior Heart; Reluctant to be Distracted by Love. . .Brother and sister Heng and Ember, benders of air and fire, must travel across continents to unite the Five Sorcerers of their cluster before the night of the Upasārjanā. Only then, can they lift the veil of illusion that has trapped human consciousness since the Shadows of Sky People took control of their minds centuries ago.But this is not their first attempt.Lifetime after lifetime the Sorcerers have re-incarnated to complete their purpose. And lifetime after lifetime, they have failed. - Murdered by Black Mage's determined to defend the veil. With each new birth, they forget all that's come before. In this lifetime, they must all awaken to the memories, trials and deaths of every life past, and re-integrate with the elemental powers they each embody. Humanity's freedom lies upon them, and all of nature has conspired to help them.They're so close.But another force greater than anything they could have foreseen arises - and it is not external. Heng and Ember must resist the darkness that surfaces within their own spirits if they are to finally complete what they were created to do, leaving them all wondering;​Will this be the end, or yet another cycle of life and death?FROM THE PUBLISHERShe Who Rose From Ashes is a fast-paced and unpredictable novel inspired by Eastern Mysticism and timeless wisdom from ancient cultures, about a cluster of misfits with elemental powers from across the globe, who have cycled through multiple reincarnations with the seemingly impossible quest to lift humanity out of an age of self-inflicted destruction.At its heart, it's a young woman's awakening of consciousness, and a story of camaraderie, speaking to our power as humans to transform darkness into light when united in love over fear. ... And it's a slow-burn love story.A PERFECT MATCH IF YOU LOVED; Avatar; The Last Airbender, Sense8, Middlegame, and Six of Crows

    Amidst the struggle to survive in a famished, war-torn country and the fight against the phantoms of her past, her family is brutally ripped apart by a tyrant queen’s venomous army. Just when all hope seems lost, she stumbles upon an enchanted realm while the queen hunts for the one who got away.

    Hermione Granger attends Hogwarts as one of the few Muggle-born students and despite her efforts to make a place for herself, her future seems set in stone, until Sixth Year, when the Triwizard Tournament is announced and everything begins to change.“Bloody hell,” Ron says from beside her. “I think that blond tosser in the front is a Malfoy.”She tears her eyes away to stare at Ron. “A who?”He laughs and points at the blond boy. “Malfoy. I dunno his first name, but he’s definitely got to be a Malfoy. Old pureblood family from here in Britain. Bastards, the lot of them. Always Slytherins here at Hogwarts. Heard his dad sent him to Durmstrang because he didn’t want his son near any Muggle-borns.”

    The city is empty. The kingdom beyond is dead and quiet.A peasant thief creeps forth from where she has been hiding, bitter and determined to survive.A young nobleman sets out, with plots and secrets as his armor, to save what is left of his family.A holy knight burdened by failure descends from the mountains to defend the realm.And all across this land so dark and full of nightmares, monstrous things watch from the shadows.

    A priest whose scarred conscience won’t let him sleep. And a fallen angel bent on corrupting them both.After decades of civil war, the Via Sancta has declared victory over humanity’s basest instincts. Anger, hatred and greed are suppressed by intricate Marks on the skin. Wards tame the wild psychic magic of the ley. The Church’s enemies, the once mighty nihilim, have been driven into the Void.But even the most perfect of worlds has a shadow side.Alexei is a priest in the storm-wracked southern capital of Novostopol. He hunts deviants whose Marks have inverted, driving them mad. When a prominent doctor violently turns, Alexei stumbles across a conspiracy at the highest levels of the Via Sancta. The trail leads to Kasia Novak, a cartomancer who is much more than she seems. The cards say their fates are intertwined — if the threads aren’t snapped short.Now the ley is rising again. A nihilim has infiltrated the city. And Alexei discovers that his faith’s triumph over the darkest recesses of the human soul is more fragile than he imagined.What is your deepest desire? Money? Power? Revenge? Lust? I’ll give to you.Malach is many things. Seducer of the pious. Survivor of the Via Sancta’s bloody campaigns. Implacable foe of all it stands for. He’s primal desire made flesh, and the thing he wants most is a child. Half-bloods are fragile creatures, but if this one survives, it will be monster, a savior — or both.

    Every morning, he woke up knowing who he was and what he needed to do.And then the shadows came…Alec Snow used to have dreams, a direction. Now he drifts through life, haunted by the last case from his cop days—a case that broke him. Yes, running his bookstore gives him a purpose, but it’s not enough. There’s something missing. A void that needs to be filled with, yeah, something.There are just so many somethings.Tristan Fox has a purpose. To be a slave to his wicked master, to kill, to spy, to be nothing but a tool for a bad man. But he wants more, wants a life outside of his rotten existence.That one night… That one night both men soothed their sorrow together as strangers in the woods. They’ve never forgotten that special moment, and now their worlds are about to collide once again.But when a prophecy points the spotlight on Alec, things take a fatal turn. Can there be hope in death, and love from the ashes of betrayal?Spirit of Snow is a standalone MM Urban Fantasy Fairytale. Get ready for action, adventure, a bookmark that can be used as a weapon, and a sprinkling of yummy romance.There may even be apples…***Previously published in the Fables Retold Anthology. Aside from a few new lines, no other new content has been added.***

    Lovecraft's most enduring creation after the Necronomicon and Great Cthulhu itself. An eldritch god that occupies all time and space, Yog-Sothoth is most known for his role as the antagonist in The Dunwich Horror but has played a role in many other Cthulhu Mythos stories. Sometimes as a being invoked for spells, others as a monster trying to enter reality, and a few places as a giver of hidden wisdom.TALES OF YOG-SOTHOTH features several stories centered around the creepy deity and its monstrous intelligence. Featuring the work of several Neo-Mythos authors who have already dabbled in the world of cosmic horror. C.T. Phipps (Cthulhu Armageddon), David Niall Wilson (The Call of Distant Shores), David Hambling (Harry Stubbs), Matthew Davenport (Andrew Doran), and David J. West (Let Sleeping Gods Lie).Whether pulpy heroes punching evil cultists, robed assassins hunting unnatural monsters, or rednecks dealing with monsters in their back yard, you won't be disappointed with the results. This book is a follow-up to TALES OF THE AL-AZIF.

    Aren couldn’t agree more, Keluwen would beg to differ, and Corrin couldn’t care less either way.In a world where most people use swords for protection, Aren uses tools that let him see what no one else can see, and he takes advantage of loopholes that can undo magick in order to stop the deadliest people in the world. He is a Render Tracer, relentlessly pursuing rogue sorcerers who bend the laws of physics to steal, assault, and kill. But his next hunt will lead him to question his entire life, plunging him into a world where he can’t trust anyone, not even his own eyes.When Keluwen finally escaped her fourthparents’ home and set out on her own to become a thief, she never thought she would one day be killing her own kind. She honed her magick on the streets, haunted by her past, hunted by Render Tracers, and feared by a society that hates what she is. Now she joins a crew of outcast magicians on a path of vengeance as they race to stop an insane sorcerer who has unlocked the source of all magick and is trying to use it to make himself a god.Corrin is a sword fighter first, a drinker second, and a...well, there must be something else he is good at. He'll think of it if you give him enough time. He is a rogue for hire, and he has no special powers of any kind. The most magick he has ever done is piss into the wind without getting any on himself. He is terrible at staying out of trouble, and someone always seems to be chasing him. When he gets caught up in a multi-kingdom manhunt, he finds himself having to care about other people for a change, and he’s not happy about it.They are about to collide on the trail of a man who is impossible to catch, who is on the verge of plunging the world into ruin, and who can turn loyal people into traitors in a single conversation. They must struggle against their own obsessions, their fears, ancient prophecies, and each other. They will each have to balance the people they love against their missions, and struggle to avoid becoming the very thing they are trying to stop.

    Instead, it thrusts her into a nightmare of carnage, death, and waves dragging her under. Coral was supposed to die, but a merman’s kiss brings her back to life…An evil queen.She wished he would have left her for dead. But the mysterious merman drags her to the Dark Waters where she must stand trial for accusations of crimes she did not commit. Innocence means nothing when the Black Kingdom’s queen is vicious and unforgiving. And not even the merman she thought to be an ally can protect her from her fate…And a mermaid, fighting for freedom.Enslaved and forced to do the queen’s bidding, Coral must survive dark magic and strange creatures. Frightened and alone, she can trust no one. Not the maid, who is as much a slave as she. Not the merman, whose heartbroken kiss gave her a second chance. Not the tattooed royal guard, whose blade promises death and body promises ruin.All Coral can rely on is herself. To discover the secrets the queen harbors. Of old magic and broken kingdoms and wars long lost. Of the hold the witch has on the mer. Because Coral knows the Dark Waters is not what it appears to be. And once she discovers the truth of the Black Kingdom…She will bring it crumbling to the ground.Author's note: This series is a dark fantasy/paranormal romance with scenes unsuitable for readers below the age of 18.TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains dark materials (the mention of rape, abuse, and dub con) that may be triggering for some readers.

    A boy has disappeared, stolen by Fae. Accompanied by the ruggedly handsome Ryder Hendrix, the man she’s secretly loved for years, she ventures through a broken landscape to rescue the child whose fate echoes her own. But the Fae are hunting them, and the only chance of survival lies with Adelia accepting her past and embracing the mysterious powers she never wanted—and in doing so she may lose Ryder forever.This is Book One in a planned series.Winner of 2019 Fab Five ContestWinner of 2019 On the Far Side FFNP contestWinner of 2019 High Five ContestSecond Place 2019 TARA ContestSecond Place in the Ink and Insights Masters 2019 ContestThird Place 2019 Georgia Maggies

    Raised in the fight pits, trained to kill or be killed, he yearns for freedom that's out of reach. He's a scythewulf: a wolf-shifter considered neither fully man nor beast, his life worth nothing to his keepers…until Brennus, knight-champion of Saorlland, rescues him from certain death and offers him a new life.When he mistakenly kills a corrupted nun, Skythulf has one chance to redeem himself and restore his honor. He must run with the Wild Hunt: an age-old trial of blood and courage, where every step hides peril and carnage. If he survives, he will be pardoned. If he fails, Brennus will die brutally at his side.Few have ever returned from the fae-haunted land, where horrors unnamed dwell beside the enchanted and the damned. There is no rest, no relent, and no mercy.In the Wild Hunt, you run or you die.

    A man obsessed with the obscene. A vampire consumed by love. Ravens & Roses is a unique collection of Gothic stories penned by a diverse group of women authors. Pulling inspiration from some of the greatest Gothic works of our time, these writers have created eleven poignantly beautiful tales of love, tragedy, and the woman's experience. Featuring stories written by Kristin Cleaveland, Judith Crow, Carla Eliot, A.L. Garcia, Tara Jazdzewski, Rebecca Jones-Howe, Liz M. Kamp, Catherine McCarthy, Olivia Claire Louise Newman, Alexa Rose, and Helen Whistberry. Also featuring poetry by The Dark Poet Society of Quill & Crow Publishing House. Edited by Cassandra L. Thompson.

    Struggling to rearrange the broken fragments of her psyche, Mira attempts to piece her memories together into a survivable landscape. Once, twice, a dozen cycles, Mira is forced to experience memories plucked from time, over and over again until they finally take root, as if they’re happening in the now. One misstep. A chemical-induced amnesia resets the cycle, where she is destined to repeat her own history. Instead of naturally spreading the events over a lifetime, Mira must face the traumatic demons of her past in agonizing bursts. The pain. The joy. The sorrow. Will it be one time too many? That last traumatic nudge propelling Mira over the edge of the abyss into lucidity, or will she be stuck in an endless rotation where her memories lock her away from reality?

    A malevolent, winged monster advances on his people with a mind-controlled army. The wizard Pravus deceived him. He never should have trusted the man. Was this Pravus’s plan from the beginning—a war against the world? His last hope of redemption lies in discovering an age-old magical secret…Twins Aria and Alderan, once inseparable, now stand on opposite sides of the brewing war. Aria lusts for power, determined to be queen. With Pravus and the dragon at her side, who could defeat them? Alderan struggles to master his magic while torn between loyalties. How will he outsmart a manipulative wizard and a centuries-old dragon?As the battle lines are drawn, can Nardus and Alderan claim their rightful place to rescue their world and save Aria?Rended Souls is the third book in the riveting The Dark Heart Chronicles epic fantasy series. If you like dangerous magic, page-turning adventures, and headstrong characters, then you’ll love Daniel Kuhnley’s spellbinding tale.Buy Rended Souls to join the battle today!

    From dark fantasy to sword-and-sorcery, heroic fantasy to weird history, here is a magic bagful of mystic trips and fantastic adventures. Avenging warriors defy the grip of death, wizards wander between the worlds, and savage hordes storm the gates of elder cities. Weird sorcery twists the fabric of reality, strange creatures run wild, and swords ring like thunder in the storm of battle. Eleven unforgettable excursions into the boundless realms of weird fantasy.

    The dead walk the streets, fungi light the night, and Dagner must fight to keep the rot at bay." Legacy is everything in Sacara. Those few who inherit live only to keep theirs alive, protecting the ghosts of their ancestors from the corruption seeping into every corner of the city.Dagner longs to leave - to create a legacy for himself and see the world beyond - but he is trapped by an inheritance that was never meant to be his. When a figure from his past returns to claim the legacy Dagner has sworn to protect, he must decide if he will forge his own path, or stay and make the sacrifices needed to save the city of the dead.From SPFBO finalist author, Rachel Emma Shaw, comes a new take on dark fantasy, one that's built from the legacies of the dead. Pre-order your copy now while it's on sale for only 99p/c! Link in author bio.

    They say they're demons.Sixteen-year-old Gabriel West begins to see people who aren't there.He's afraid, but not yet prepared for the coming nightmare as the next day his little brother disappears from school without a trace.Andrew Delancey, a drug-addled federal agent, tired of the world and the heinous crimes he has witnessed, takes on the case.Soon after, the first horribly mutilated body is discovered, and Gabriel's own attempts to find his brother attract the attention of the kidnapper--a serial killer with powers beyond comprehension.

    An immortal mage. An epic battle of wills.Nikolai doesn’t want much out of life: sex, immortality, and the power to disembowel anyone who crosses him. But with dark magic forbidden, his only option is Medea–a mage so deadly even the Enforcers give her a wide berth. Despite dire warnings that her apprentices don’t survive, Nikolai won’t stop until she agrees to train him. After all, he’s a killer himself.Barbaric and brutal, the training is a far cry from what Nikolai expects. When a mysterious illness strikes Nikolai down, he suspects he’s found the secret to Medea’s longevity. He resolves to find out what happened to her previous apprentices. If he can locate the source of her power, he can turn it against her.Medea swore off training dark wizards–none of them take the craft seriously and the ungrateful bastards always try to kill her. This one definitely seems the backstabbing type, but magic is dying out and she hasn’t felt such magical strength in centuries. If she can control the boy, show him that magic is more than curses and necromancy, he might obtain the power he desires. If not, well . . .What’s one more dead apprentice?If you enjoy dark fantasy with quirky, morally grey characters and humorous banter (but no romance), this is the book for you!

    A labyrinth of secrets. A home on the border of reality…Open each door to find a world of magic and menace waiting for you, if you dare. In The House of Untold Stories, every page is a door, and every door leads to a new tale of heartbreak, triumph, horror, or imagination. Wander into an enchanted mansion of pocket universes and miniature tales, where each door leads to a micro-fiction story. With tales about anger thieves, a deadly pizza delivery service, haunted music boxes, and more, each room will take you on an unexpected journey.

    Angels. Myth, right? Nah. Kary's about to find out they're all real. And she's one of them.Kary thought she was a normal human girl. She didn’t think anything strange about the cliched way her adoptive parents found her on their doorstep one night. That is, until she meets someone (something?) that shows her otherwise and she begins having visions of past lives. Visions that look a lot like the myths she never believed in and that reveal that everything bad that’s been happening was her fault to begin with.

    It is a time when the denizens of the night roam the land freely and the citizens of Arkdale lock themselves behind their high walls.A secret has been uncovered at the ancient ruins of the HARP that could unlock the past and reshape the future. One that has gained the attention of Arkdale’s mysterious Architects and their militia of men and machines.Now Walt, Rainna, Mallek, and Lucas must race to solve the enigma of the HARP before it falls into dangerous hands.A NIGHTMARE RISESA powerful entity rises from out of legend. The Draugr.With its legion of half-dead creatures, it seeks to bring about the destruction of the world so that it may usher in a new and darker reality.UNLIKELY HEROESOnce orphans, now outcasts, the four inseparable friends must find a way to survive in a dystopian world of metal monsters and unspeakable horrors. They must rediscover the truths of a forgotten age to endure the surging storm.But why is one of them changing in inexplicable ways?Can they trust the strangers that suddenly appear to help them?And most importantly, what is buried beneath the ruins?

    Ludicrous words like witches, wolves, and powers are tossed around, upending what is real and unreal. On top of everything else, something is stalking her. Is it only a coincidence it started the day Juliano strolled into the café? Which of her instincts should she follow when one demands she run to his bed and the other screams she run away from the danger… him?

    With no biological family, few friends, and some problematic genetic abnormalities, her life hasn't been easy. And when her town begins to see an influx of supernatural visitors, things get even more complicated.After being thrust into a world of mercenaries, magic, danger, and betrayal, her two new companions–a lecherous satyr and an infamous deydre–are the only ones she can turn to. Two virtual strangers who she must now trust with her life.

    Dark necromancy. Total Mayhem. When Narseh the Slaver journeys to the infamous City of Whores, he thinks he's about to make a fortune trading in nubile human flesh. Instead he finds the city's population decimated by plague. His sordid mercantile venture looks utterly doomed - until a chance encounter with a beautiful sorceress changes everything. By combining her necromantic powers with his commercial know-how, the new allies use the site of the plague-ridden city to launch a money-making scheme so devious, so vile, so repulsive, that it will live on in infamy forever, and bring a storm of vengeance and bloodshed down upon their heads the likes of which the City of Whores has never seen.The Unwithering Flower is a punk AF fantasy story featuring extreme horror and irreverent humor, set in the Aeon of Chaos. It contains graphic sex, violence, and potentially disturbing material. It is not intended for children or the easily offended.

    Enjoying the high-stakes spoils of his new girlfriend's gambling wins, the duo is living large in Las Vegas. It's the most peaceful time he can recall. But when things turn quiet, Eli finds trouble.Dragged into the strange machinations of a dangerous secret society, Eli will finally face everything he's been ignoring if he hopes to make it out the other side. And even then, nothing will ever be the same again. Eli and his ghosts find themselves battling powerful adversaries as violence and dark magic coalesce with lethal consequences. Strap yourself in for the third installment of award-winning author Alan Baxter's unrelenting Eli Carver Supernatural Thriller Series.

    Howard is no longer penning Conan tales doesn't mean you have to go without your fix of axe wielding barbarians, lusty wenches and evil wizards! Literary Rebel is proud to bring you a whole new crop of monthly fantasy fiction by talented new authors. In this first issue: savages kidnap virgins for sacrifice, a slave escapes his bonds only to fall victim to royal machinations, treasure seekers find more than they bargained for, and a sword wielding maiden does battle with a serpent lord."The first issue does not disappoint!""Hack and slash goodness.""Harkens back to the days of the pulp masters..."Fans of Robert E. Howard, Lin Carter, Clark Ashton Smith, and Karl Edward Wagner will love this new fantasy fiction adventure magazine.

    Prince Moray will lead his empire to glory, even if it means dabbling with forbidden black magic. But when their parents are murdered, Moray and his brother, Finnigan, are cast into Golgotha—a realm where hope is dead. Finnigan fiercely believes his god, Elohai, will rescue them, but Moray will never trust again. Princess Ama, promised in marriage to Moray to ensure her clan’s safety from rival tribes, arrives just before a coup and becomes trapped in Golgotha with the smart-mouthed mercenary, Gunnar.Surrounded by strange monsters and ravenous demons, Ama must fight to hold on to her faith—or lose everything. Despite Ama’s Gift of prophetic dreams, Finnigan’s Gift of energy, Moray’s dark magic, and Gunnar’s blades, nothing can rescue them from themselves. If they fail to escape, darkness will devour the entire kingdom.

     Lick the blood off your lips...Vampire: The Masquerade is here! After learning a disturbing fact about her fake childe’s past, Cecily must keep her secrets close and Ali at arm’s length. As she searches the streets of the Twin Cities for answers, a terrifying possibility surfaces: perhaps Ali has learned the ways of the Kindred better than Cecily herself. Collects #6-#10 of the ongoing series.

    Right from that fateful moment, Magus forced me to use my manipulative sorcery to further his evil purposes. I regret everything he’s put me through with one exception: our son Illian. Him, I love with all my heart.Magus demanded I cast an apocalyptic curse and destroy an unsuspecting city. I steeled myself to refuse him… but now he threatens the life of my beloved child.With Illian’s life on the line, what choice do I have? I want to protect the city and its citizens, but my son will always come first. No, there must be another way. Will I be able to thwart Magus and save them all in time? Or is their fate already sealed?Scourge is a prequel novella to The Dragon’s Stone , the first book in The Dark Heart Chronicles epic fantasy series. If you like thrilling adventures and terrifying magic, then you’ll love Daniel Kuhnley’s enthralling tale.Download Scourge to dive into a dangerous magical world today!

    When the crown prince of Sarddon, Rameses al-Amirmoez, seeks her out with an offer of freedom if she serves as his guard, she must decide whether to work for those who ravaged her homeland or die.Rameses wants to believe that the war his father started was justified, but he has heard rumors and seen a cruelty in his father that causes him to question everything he's been told. To find answers, he needs Serein.Uriah Stormheir, Captain of the Oyon's city guard, finds himself caught between his duty to the crown and his friendship with Rameses. His distrust for Rameses' new guard runs deep. As Uriah wrestles with guilt from his past, he must work alongside the dangerous assassin whose true motives are hidden underneath her scars and dark grins.In a land of hot sands and dying magic, Serein plays the game of secrets with Uriah and Rameses, knowing one wrong step could end her life. As the shadows of her past catch up with her, she has to choose between pursuing vengeance and protecting a secret only she knows. *Trigger Warning*Please be aware that this book contains scenes of gore, violence, torture, physical abuse, sexual assault, mentions of rape, gaslighting. This book might not be suitable for younger readers.

    This mission is linked to his traumatic past, and he must find someone dear to him. But his discoveries become more alarming as the investigation goes on, and the truth with what is happening takes a darker turn which may not bring him any peace.

    Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the last dragon, who was left in case dark forces return to the world. Exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, the fantasy-action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon opens in U.S. theaters on March 12th, 2021. The Junior Novelization retells the whole exciting story and features eight pages of full-color scenes from the movie. It's perfect for readers ages 8 to 12!

    

    My kidnapper. My enemy. My mate.All I want is a simple life, but any chance of peace is stolen from me by a winged warrior prince. He sweeps through my village, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake—and taking me with him. Born of battle, Marcellus is unstoppable. A storm of obsidian wings and steel who’s turned killing into an art form. He says my visions hold the key to the hidden Elven kingdoms that his father’s vowed to conquer. Kingdoms I’ve vowed to protect with my life. We’re on opposite sides of this war, and yet the dark and undeniable craving that sparked between us soon grows into a fire. It won’t be long until it consumes us both. I’ve become his captive because of a prophecy. I’ll survive because fate has etched my name on his heart…Sand and Stars is a 100k word fantasy romance and is the first book of a duet. The duet ends in an HEA, but the book ends in an HFN.