She can quote any Shakespearean play. She befriends every animal she meets, including the scurrying mice living in the walls. She believes in the power of kindness, in changing customs that are not so kind. Ella has faced unspeakable tragedy and loss, and is at the mercy of her cruel stepfamily. And yet, Ella tries to keep a brave face, no matter how difficult this becomes.Kit has always been deemed a "dreamer." He values peace above all else. He's never understood the point of certain royal traditions and rituals. He'd rather spend time in his mother's garden than learn to fence or sit for a portrait. And as a prince, this has been somewhat problematic.This is a story about kindness and courage, about love lost and love found, about the power of names. This is the story of Cinderella.

    and served as Andy Warhol's muse?This journey through time with a beloved character from the Land of Stories series will be perfect for new and old fans alike.Originally published in a boxed set with over 82,000 copies sold, this is now sold individually for the first time.

    She is a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Melanie lives with her husband and two daughters near Huntsville, Alabama.

    She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world. And she knows this because Witch tells her so---her beloved Witch, who protects her from evil princes, the dangerous ground under the tower, even unhappy thoughts. Rapunzel can't imagine any other life.Then a thief named Jack climbs into her room to steal one of her enchanted roses. He's the first person Rapunzel's ever met who isn't completely charmed by her (well, the first person she's met at all, really), and he is infuriating-- especially when he hints that Witch isn't telling her the whole truth. Driven by anger at Jack and her own nameless fears, Rapunzel descends to the ground for the first time, and finds a world filled with more peril than Witch promised ... and more beauty, wonder, and adventure than she could have dreamed.

    Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's dearest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Shahrzad is determined not only to stay alive, but to end the caliph's reign of terror once and for all.Night after night, Shahrzad beguiles Khalid, weaving stories that enchant, ensuring her survival, though she knows each dawn could be her last. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she'd imagined him to be. This monster is a boy with a tormented heart. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How is this possible? It's an unforgivable betrayal. Still, Shahrzad has come to understand all is not as it seems in this palace of marble and stone. She resolves to uncover whatever secrets lurk and, despite her love, be ready to take Khalid's life as retribution for the many lives he's stolen. Can their love survive this world of stories and secrets?

    Their merchant father died trying to reclaim his fortune and left them to eke out a living in a village far from their home in the city. But when Bryony is caught in a snowstorm and takes refuge in an abandoned manor, she stumbles into a house full of dark enchantments. Is the Beast that lives there her captor, or a fellow prisoner? Is the house her enemy or her ally? And why are roses blooming out of season in the courtyard? Armed only with gardening shears and her wits, Bryony must untangle the secrets of the house before she—or the Beast—are swallowed by them.

    She survived the battle for Wonderland and the battle for her heart. In this collection of three novellas, join Alyssa and her family as they look back at their memories of Wonderland. In Six Impossible Things, Alyssa recalls the most precious moments of her life after Ensnared, and the role magic plays in preserving the happiness of those she loves. Alyssa’s mother reminisces about her own time in Wonderland and rescuing the man who would become her husband in The Boy in the Web. And Morpheus delves into Jeb’s memories of the events of Splintered in The Moth in the Mirror, available in print for the first time.This collection expands upon Ensnared's epilogue, and includes some deleted scenes to provide a “director’s cut” glimpse into the past and futures of our favorite Splintered characters.

    Though she longs to be accepted, she hides in her ice-castle and lives with the fear that her brother—the King—will one day order her execution.Her empty life changes forever when an army of magic users—led by the enigmatic Colonel Farrin Graydim—invade her home country and plan to enslave its citizens. Swallowing her fear, Rakel joins forces with her jailers and uses her magic to save the people who scorned her.If Rakel cannot defend her homeland, the country will be lost.THE SNOW QUEEN: HEART OF ICE is a story of magic, distrust, and unexpected friendships. It takes place in the same world as the TIMELESS FAIRY TALES series, but occurs centuries prior. If you enjoy strong female leads, clean romance, and humorous stories, download a sample or buy HEART OF ICE today!

    Why would Savvy, queen of the school, invite someone like her?Now Alice is lying unconscious in a hospital bed.Lost in a wonderland of dreams and half-formed memories, she's surrounded by voices - the doctor, her worried friends and Luke, whose kisses the night of the fall took her by surprise . . .When the accident happened her world vanished - can Alice ever find her way back?A wonderful modern-day reimagining of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, Looking Glass Girl is the stunning new book from Cathy Cassidy, an unforgettable tale of friendship and love from one of the UK's best-loved authors.

    It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.Jane Austen's classic story of love, manners and muslin, retold in an entirely new way.

    The live-action re-imagining of this timeless tale is sure to delight fans both old and new!

    The promise of a new life, in exchange for her help. Simple, right? After all, the old woman has only asked for one night. One night, one beautiful gown, one dance… and one message to be delivered to a mysterious recipient.It should be easy. Maybe even fun. Especially when she can slip away into the night after the dance, leaving no clue as to her identity.But before she can escape the ball, Trystan makes a shocking discovery that leaves all her hopes in ruins. She will be forced to confront two very different princes—and choose whether to betray her kingdom… or her heart.If she’s lucky, maybe she’ll even survive to tell about it later.A thrilling, suspenseful retelling of Cinderella, Traitor’s Masque is the first book of the Andari Chronicles, a series of interconnected but stand-alone fairy tale retellings that feature strong heroines, romance, mystery, and deeply satisfying happily ever afters.

    Zayn al-Haydar wanted to be anything but. When one fateful summer brings them together, the two discover that maybe it's not that much better on the other side... but the journey there is always full of surprises, with love being the biggest surprise of them all. [Book #2 in the Fairytale Series, but can be read as a standalone. a 1001 Nights & Aladdin retelling]

    . .’ At fourteen, barefoot and running wild, Rose is delighted to be apprenticed to Akiva, the witch of the forest. She thinks it will be all enchantment and excitement, and not so much fuss about baths. The reality is much more sober and practical- that is, until she meets a mysterious wolf in the forest and is tricked into stepping off the path . . . In young, naive Rose, Bastian sees a way of escape. Cursed to remain in the shape of a wolf after running afoul of a powerful enchantress, he has lived many decades under a spell, and now he is both desperate and ruthless. But by breaking part of Bastian’s curse, Rose has caught the attention of Cassandra, the enchantress who cursed him: and Cassandra is by no means ready to forgive and forget. Meanwhile, wardens have been disappearing from the forest, one by one. Rose is certain that Cassandra is behind the disappearances, but can she and Bastian get to the bottom of the matter before Akiva disappears as well? And are Bastian’s motives entirely to be trusted? Sometimes the little girl in the red hood doesn’t get eaten, and sometimes the wolf isn’t the most frightening thing in the forest.

    It combines the well-known story of a daughter who marries a beast in order to save her father with another key fairy tale motif, the search for the lost bridegroom. In ‘The Singing, Springing Lark,' the daughter grows to love her beast but unwittingly betrays him and he is turned into a dove. She follows the trail of blood and white feathers he leaves behind him for seven years, and, when she loses the trail, seeks help from the sun, the moon, and the four winds. Eventually she battles an evil enchantress and saves her husband, breaking the enchantment and turning him back into a man.Kate Forsyth retells this German fairy tale as an historical novel set in Germany during the Nazi regime. A young woman marries a Nazi officer in order to save her father, but hates and fears her new husband. Gradually she comes to realise that he is a good man at heart, and part of an underground resistance movement in Berlin called the Red Orchestra. However, her realisation comes too late. She has unwittingly betrayed him, and must find some way to rescue him and smuggle him out of the country before he is killed.The Red Orchestra was a real-life organisation in Berlin, made up of artists, writers, diplomats and journalists, who passed on intelligence to the American embassy, distributed leaflets encouraging opposition to Hitler, and helped people in danger from the Nazis to escape the country. They were betrayed in 1942, and many of their number were executed.The Beast's Garden is a compelling and beautiful love story, filled with drama and intrigue and heartbreak, taking place between 1938 and 1943, in Berlin, Germany.

    Even without mice, magic, or fairy godmothers, Ella might discover a life that’s better than she ever dreamed. This intricately woven twist on Cinderella is an enchanting book you won’t be able to put down.

    She may not have had much direction, but she loved her family and had plenty of fun. Then Lizzie’s vlog turned the Bennet sisters into Internet sensations, and Lydia basked in the attention as people watched, debated, tweeted, tumblr’d, and blogged about her life. But not all attention is good…After her ex-boyfriend, George Wickham took advantage of Lydia’s newfound web-fame, betrayed her trust, and destroyed her online reputation, she’s no longer a naïve, carefree girl. Now, Lydia must work to win back her family’s trust and respect and find her place in a far more judgmental world.Told in Lydia’s distinctive, eccentric, and endearing voice, The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet picks up right where The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet left off and “offers a fresh take on Pride and Prejudice without ruining it” (The Washington Post, on The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet). Featuring fresh twists, wonderful new characters, and scores of hilarious texts, doodles, and tweets, The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet takes you behind the webcam and into the lives of your favorite sisters in a way that’s sure to satisfy existing fans and delight new ones.

    To get back, she'll have to complete the story, right to the end of happily ever after. But the odds are huge: the other stepsister is drop-dead gorgeous, the fairy godmother is nowhere to be found, and the prince, despite being insanely hot, openly dislikes balls. Can she ever return to the modern world?

    Nothing quite works out as planned, however. Poly can’t be sure if that’s because she never seems to be able to remember things like the mysterious spindle that keeps showing up around her, or if it’s the fault of the wizard who woke her but never stops long enough to explain anything.Poly is determined in two things: One, that she will find out who cursed her to sleep and meddled with her memories. Two: that she will absolutely not fall in love with the irritating wizard who seems to need to keep kissing her back into the real world…

    Hers was the "face that launched a thousand ships", started a ten-year war and brought about Troy's destruction. But Helen had a sister.In a world where women were submissive, she ruled.In a world where women were loyal, she was unfaithful.In a world where honour and blood feuds abound, she exacted the ultimate revenge.Born into the Royal House of Sparta, her courageous spirit, passionate love and lust for life make her a unique heroine. Her character and her choices have fascinated people for centuries. Her story is one of betrayal, murder, adultery and revenge, set in ancient Greece at the time of the Trojan war.She is Clytemnestra, High Queen of Mycenae.

    In it, teens are sent to other planets to harvest resources and bring them back to the environmentally ravaged Earth. It centers on Ishmael, who discovers the truth about his ill-fated expedition, and the obsessions of the mysterious captain of his ship, Ahab.

    But long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story – a story that has never been told . . . until now. Marissa Meyer spins yet another unforgettable tale about love and war, deceit and death. This extraordinary book includes full-color art and an excerpt from Winter, the next book in the Lunar Chronicles series.

    But if that’s the case, how do you explain the huge, foot shaped pond in the yard, or the occurrence of strange and sudden storms in which the earth quakes and dirt rains from the sky? When his father is carried away in such a storm, Jack gives chase in the only logical way: by trading the family cow for some magic beans that will give him access to a land beyond the clouds. He arrives to find that the giants themselves have giant-sized troubles. With the help of an overachieving little sister, a magic goose and a chatty cook (who is not interested in grinding human bones into bread, thank you very much!) Jack sets out to save his dad and save the day.

    Longbourn is a place of comfort and quiet security, a haven from the heartache of her past, where she can sing to heart's content, comfortable in the cage she’s built for herself. When Charles Bingley buys the property neighboring Longbourn Farms, his best friend Will Darcy sees an opportunity he can't miss. The postwar economy is booming, and the young, ambitious tycoon is determined to reap the benefits...until a chance encounter in the Netherfield woods changes everything, making him question the man he is, and the man he wants to be.If Will can look beyond his own rigid expectations, can Elizabeth learn to forgive and live fully, free from her cage? Longbourn’s Songbird is a vivid reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, shining a spotlight on the opportunities and injustices of postwar America, a spellbinding tale of loss, of love, and of letting go.

    With the stroke of a magic pen and a deal with a malevolent force of evil, they forever changed humanity's fate. Now the characters of the Grimms' fairy tales walk among us. With every day that passes, they grow more evil. They are the Corrupted, and only a hero can stop them. This is the story of Alice Goodenough, the last in a long line of heroes who have bravely given their lives to snuff out the evil force that does not belong in this planet. Her story begins during summer vacation, when she happens upon a magic pen and an invisible rabbit named Br'er who is tasked with teaching her the ways of the hero. With the help of the magic pen, Alice must vanquish the terrible creations of the Brothers Grimm, relying on her dreams to guide her to her next target. Cinderella. Fundevogel. A fisherman. An evil wizard. A trio of dwarves hellbent on controlling the world. But to become a great hero, Alice must give up her old life so that she may protect those she loves most. Otherwise, evil will find her. And evil will kill her. This book contains all 12 episodes of the series, as well as the bonus "Lost diaries" of previous heroes and all of the collected Grimm's Fairy Tales ... over 2,000 pages collected in one edition! Book 1: Prince Charming Must Die! Book 2: Happily Never After Book 3: Revenge of the Castle Cats Book 4: The Orphanage of Doom Book 5: Blood and Thunder Book 6: The Order of the Golden Dragon Book 7: The Giant Slayer Book 8: Darkness Rising Book 9: Malevolence Book 10: The Black Towers Book 11: A Dance With Death, Part One Book 12: A Dance With Death, Part Two

    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz meets Kill Bill in this edgy, fast-paced, fantasy-adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige. The first two novels and three novellas are available together here for the first time:Dorothy Must Die: Oz has turned into a savage dystopia under Dorothy's rule—and now a new girl from Kansas must take her down. Amy Gunn been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. Her mission: Remove the Tin Woodman's heart. Steal the Scarecrow's brain. Take the Lion's courage. And—Dorothy must die.The Wicked Will Rise: With the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked scattered across Oz, Amy Gumm is on her own in the twisted fairyland. As she searches the kingdom in the hopes of destroying Dorothy once and for all, Amy realizes that nothing is what it seems in Oz and everyone has their own agenda.This collection also contains the three prequel novellas No Place Like Oz, The Witch Must Burn, and The Wizard Returns.

    Yet when he's struck ill, she'll do anything to survive, even donning boys' clothes and begging a commission to sew for the king. Piecing together a fine coat is far simpler than unknotting court gossip about an army of giants led by a man who cannot be defeated. And they're marching toward Reggen to seize the throne. But Saville knows giants are just stories, and no man is immortal.Then she meets them, two scouts as tall as trees. She tricks them into leaving, but tales of the daring tailor's triumph quickly spin into impossible feats of giant-slaying. And mere stories won't deter the Duke and his larger-than-life army.Now only a courageous and clever tailor girl can see beyond the rumors to save the kingdom again.

    Unfortunately, the best wild fruit and vegetables are near the walls of the estate, a dark misty place inhabited by an unforgiving beast.When her tormentors lock her behind the massive gates, Benella knows her fate is sealed. Yet, the fate isn't one she expects. Her encounter with the beast starts a bizarre cycle of bargaining for her freedom, a freedom the beast seems determined to see her lose.A classic fairy tale with a new twist, the Beauty and the Beast saga begins with Depravity.Intended for mature readers due to sexual situations and moderate language.

    Now she is a woman, a goddess in her own right, yearning for freedom— even as the terms of an ancient pact are about to come due. Hades's life has been one of solitude in the somber land of the dead: the God of the Underworld, he lives without attachments, eternally governing the souls of mortals. But he dreams of the young goddess who was promised to be his wife, and knows it is time for his Kingdom to have a Queen. When Hades arrives to claim his betrothed, he finds a young goddess eager to unearth her divine potential— and a powerful mother unwilling to let go. Receiver of Many begins an erotic story of passion and possession, duty and desire, and a struggle that threatens both ancient Greece and the Realm of the Dead itself.

    Prince Everard’s father spent the boy's youth forging the prince into a warrior. Upon the king’s death, however, Everard realizes he’s lost himself somewhere along the way, and in his pain, makes a decision that brings a dark curse upon both him and the great Fortress that has so long guarded the people of Destin. The prince's sin doesn’t simply affect those of his citadel, however. Isa, the daughter of a local merchant, has suffered the prince’s hasty temper before, and it changed her life forever. When Everard’s final outburst cuts off his people’s source of protection with the curse, he demands that she, a crippled commoner, come to help him break it. All the while, Destin’s northern enemy crouches at the foot of the Fortress’s mountain, waiting for the right moment to capture the stronghold that has stood for a thousand years. With the freedom of Destin at stake, can both Everard and Isa find ways to move beyond their brokenness and hatred for one another, not only to break the curse, but to find love as well? Or will they and their beloved kingdom remain under darkness forever?

    From London's historical locations, The Vatican, Belgium's Cat Killing Festival, & Oxford University's secrets that inspired Lewis Carroll's story.An intriguing read full of mysteries, codes, adventures, thrills, insanity and a heroine unlike anything you've ever read before.________________________________________________MEET ALICE WONDERAfter accidentally killing everyone in a bus accident, Alice Wonder is now a patient in the Radcliffe Lunatic Asylum in Oxford. No one doubts her insanity. All but a hookah-smoking professor who believes otherwise.Professor Carter Pillar believes he can prove her sanity by decoding Lewis Carroll's paintings, photographs, and finding Wonderland's real whereabouts. He persuades the asylum that Alice can save lives and catch the wonderland monsters now reincarnated in modern day criminals.In order to do so, Alice leads a double life: an Oxford university student by day, a mad girl in an asylum by night. The line between sanity and insanity thins when she meets Jack Diamond, an arrogant college student who believes that 'nonsense' is an actual science.Equally loved by adults and teenagers, even by mystery and thriller readers.Larger than life characters, intricate mysteries, engrossing fun, and intriguing historical locations. Insanity will thrill you, makes turns pages, and stay with you forever.Warning: intended for insane audience only___________________________________________________Insanity (Mad in Wonderland) Book 1 Students are repeatedly found dead in Oxford university. All of them are girls. Most of them were called Alice. The recent ones have their mouths knitted into the shape of a Cheshire Grin. A message from their killer.The mysterious killer claims he is an incarnation of the Cheshire Cat of the Alice in Wonderland books. He sends the police a few clues. Riddles that only one girl can solve.A girl in an asylum.Her name is Alice Wonder.She is the world's only hope to stop the murders and uncover the historical secrets behind the Alice in Wonderland books.Figment (Book 2)Alice Wonder accepts her capabilities of solving crimes and saving lives. Not sure who she really is, or if she is actually imagining half the things she is seeing, she has to catch another killer.This one doesn't reveal his identity, but calls himself a Wonderland Monster.He chops off children's head and stuffs them inside watermelons. Each watermelon is a riddle to a larger crimes.Aided by the eccentric professor, Carter Pillar, she she is about to discover a global conspiracy that has been kept secrets for centuries.A conspiracy since the Victorian times. One that Lewis Carroll knew about.In the end, Alice has to either sacrifice the world or the one she loves the most.

    You can download it here:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ww9m...This is a coming of age story. This is about closing your eyes, shedding your skin, finding yourself, and touching your soul. In the Underworld, Persephone looks her Death in the face.

    An abbey looms as the final defense between mortals and ghouls of the underworld. In the stillness of a throne room, statues stand forever frozen in a moment of terror. Monsters and men stalk their prey deep in the jungle’s shadows. A rose blooms in the dead of winter, sheltered in the ruins of an ancient Scottish castle.And only true love can free the Beast from his prison.ESPRIT DE LA ROSE ~ WITHER ~ STONE CURSE ~ ROSARA AND THE JUNGLE KING ~ THE WULVER'S ROSE

    Tradition forbids marriage with the man Lily loves, so she would rather rule alone than marry someone who only wants the crown.Fleeing an overzealous suitor, Lily stumbles into a secret underground kingdom where she and her sisters encounter a mysterious sorcerer-prince and become entangled in a curse that threatens the safety of her family and her people. Lily can free them, but the price for freedom may be more than she's willing to pay.The Firethorn Crown, a re-imagining of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," is the first in the Firethorn Chronicles, a series of stand-alone novels inspired by fairy tales and other stories. Follow the sisters on their adventures in a land where sorcery is feared, women can rule, and dragons fly.

    Prince Arpien intends to gain a throne and the sleeping beauty's heart with a single kiss that wakes her from the evil fairy's curse. But kissing the princess is only the beginning of a series of unforeseen obstacles: man–eating bugs, deadly spindles, talking lapdogs, and fiery pickles. The sleeping beauty is the biggest complication of all. Princess Brierly is beautiful and Fairy–Gifted, but also...daft. After one hundred years of sleep imprisonment, Brierly refuses to believe this rescue is anything more than a tantalizing but doomed dream. Arpien is drawn to the vibrancy beneath Brierly's indifferent exterior. Can they reclaim her kingdom? Do they dare trust in the Prince of the old tales to help them battle the evil fairy who cursed Brierly? What is the price of waking beauty?

    You’ll explore ancient worlds in new and exciting ways and meet fascinating kings and queens, heroic warriors, faithful prophets, and daring revolutionaries. But that's not all: you will see God in action in your own life!

    Being princess, however, is no bed of roses. She must learn how to behave like a royal, prepare for the upcoming engagement, and defend herself against hostile relatives. And knowing that her time with Edward is limited, Kat isn’t so certain that she wants to be princess anymore…

    Shielded by her mother’s embrace, she doesn’t know who she is, but she knows this isn’t the life she wanted. She is stronger than her mother’s fears, stronger than the maiden Olympus thinks her to be. She was chosen by Gaia herself, and deep inside of her she knows it. Maybe the grieving king of the Underworld can be her chance to prove her value. «I was born the destroyer, not the destroyed.»

    told in rhymes for your delight. The beautiful illustrations will be found inside the book.Enjoy the reading! Once there lived a child so pretty; she was also sweet and witty. Her mother made a cape so red; along with a hood to fit on her head. Little Red’s mom made some fresh bread, “Go take these to your ill granny,” she said. Little Red’s granny lived a few miles down, near an old mill at the edge of town. A wolf came by as she continued to walk, she didn’t know it was dangerous to talk. The wolf seemed friendly and nice, she didn’t see the evil in his eyes. “Where are you off to, little child? why are you alone in the wild? You walk through this path alone, with vines and bushes overgrown.” “Oh I’m off to see my granny who is sick, I took this path because it’s quick. I have fresh bread for her to eat, It’s still a bit hot and just a bit sweet.” The wolf was hungry; hungry for days, and he had his wicked ways. He said farewell and raced for the place; to eat a child- he had lots of space! The wolf saw that granny wasn’t there, and it was time to lay his plans bare. Red came knocking on the door: “Granny, are you better than before?” “Come in, child. Granny misses you so, come closer for I can’t stand, you know.” “Granny, why do you sound hoarse?” “I’m still feeling ill, of course!” “I’ve brought you something to eat; this will be a good treat. Mother baked some bread just for you, to help you cope with your flu.” The bad wolf had worn granny’s dress; could Little Red Riding Hood have a guess? Red inched closer for a better look; and one glance was all it took. “Granny, what big ears you’ve got; how could it have changed a lot?” “All the better to hear you Red, now come closer to my bed?” “Granny, how big your eyes are too.” Red’s curiosity grew and grew. “All the better to see you Red, now come closer so I can kiss your head.” “But Granny, your arms are big; and your hair looks like a funny wig. So changed and sharp are your teeth, it feels like you’re different underneath!” “And so you are right little Red!” The wolf then sprang from the bed. Red gasped and tried to run; she looked for help but there was none! A hunter came with a large knife; just in time to save Red’s life. He grabbed the wolf before it could bite, and cut of its head with all his might. The wicked wolf was now dead, and in town the word had spread. Red was the safest she could be- and with kisses from mother and granny! AND THE MORAL OF THIS STORY IS: Don’t trust strangers right away. While not everyone will have bad intentions it is best to stay safe and be with people you know best. Download your copy today!

    Montgomery, Anne with an E utilizes poetry to explore the life and intimacies of an alternate Anne. Although the setting, time, and characters remain in the universe of the original series, Anne with an E explores gender, abuse, and homosexuality in this original portrayal of a beloved character and "kindred spirit."

    She’d rather spend her time at the Seattle Children’s hospital, reading to the patients and holding onto memories of the sister who was everything to her and more.But when she meets the mysterious and illusive Meyer she is drawn into a world of adventure, a world where questions abound. Is she ready to live life without her sister? Or more importantly, is she brave enough to love again?In this modern reimagining of Peter Pan, will Livy lose herself to Neverland or will she find what she’s been searching for?

    In 1919, Charlie returns from WWI and gives his heart to Julia. As their love story begins, tragedy strikes when Julia contracts a deadly illness. On her deathbed, dreams of a future together shatter, but Charlie refuses to give up, convincing Julia to drink from a vial of "healing waters" his war buddy swore would bring spontaneous healing. Julia's miraculous recovery brings hope, but the water's murderous side effects snuff out the couple's short-lived joy. Can Charlie help Julia fight the water's call to kill? All their efforts may be in vain when Julia has to choose between running from the curse or embracing it in order to save Charlie. Journey with Julia and Charlie through a love story that spans a hundred years and an age-old curse that spans more and worse, puts Charlie's life and Julia's soul at risk.

    Period. Our mouths water when we sink our teeth into what we have always craved. Surrendering to our desires by biting off delectable piece of the forbidden fruit is nothing more than a meager confession: Poison tastes sinfully sweet,”—Confessions of the Big Apple Debutante, by blogger Miss Snow White.

    Will your favorite have a happily-ever-after?Get ready to meet some sexy, not-so-valiant princes, punk-rock princesses, villains turned heroes, and truly vile monsters wreaking havoc within our favorite tales.Read about Dancing Princesses getting their groove on in a disco club, a seriously sexy Rumpelstiltskin, and one alluring Puss-in-Boots, plus many, many more captivating characters in these fourteen all new short-stories.(This collection and its authors are being featured at the Twisted Fairy Tale Mixer at RT 2016 in Vegas, hosted by Sarah J. Pepper and Tish Thawer. Be sure to get your copy and stop by if you're attending the event.)

    ArceJaeger ~THE PRINCESS WHO CANNOT DIE~ First cursed, then kidnapped, Princess Aurea is not your average heir to the throne. But how is she to prevent the destruction of her kingdom if she doesn't even know who she is? ~THE PRINCE WHO CANNOT LIVE~ Twisted by enchantment and abandoned by his friends, Prince Ari doubts he will ever get to go home again. When a chance arises for companionship, he seizes it, not realizing the girl he has imprisoned is the one person who can set him free. ~THE CURSE THAT BINDS THEIR FATES TOGETHER~ Rose will do anything to save her father's life, even offer herself up as captive to a Beast whose true intentions she fears to discover. Yet the Beast is nothing compared to the terrible creature that haunts her dreams. Can Rose break the spell on the Beast before the creature can find her, or will she—and the kingdom—fall victim to a plan so cunning and horrific, it will change the fate of the land forever? Will I Enjoy This Book? Witty and romantic, The Enchanted Rose is the perfect read for adults and kids alike. Parents will appreciate the clean content and text for their children, while lovers of these classic tales will enjoy the novel's handling of their light and dark aspects alike. Full of well-developed characters and delightful world-building, The Enchanted Rose is a true treat for anyone who has ever loved fairy tales. Illustrations included at the start of every chapter!

    As heir to the throne of Salaria, her namesake kingdom, Salara knows there must be more to affairs of state than sitting like a pretty bird in a gilded cage.But when fate gives her a chance to escape her shallow existence, she discovers that her beloved kingdom is not only in need of a proper queen… It is in peril. Torn between pirates raiding the Salarian Seas, a mysterious thief targeting the royal family and the sinister salt curse threatening to plunge her kingdom into famine, Salara struggles to save the day. On the run from her own soldiers and unaccustomed to life outside the castle, the Princess of Salaria has no choice but to form an alliance with The Shadow, a thief who has sworn to see her family in ruin. Can Salara use her fairy blessing to set things right? Or will it take much more than beauty to save her people?

    One day a strange man appears offering untold riches! Aladdin is not so sure, yet he's sorely tempted. Join Aladdin on his incredible adventures and visit the cave of treasures. A world of magic awaits you, but watch your step - there's mischief lurking at every turn!

    But pumps and pumpkins get OLD after a while, and at 14, she's ready to see more of the world.When she hears about a fairy godmother internship in the city, she jumps on it. The goal? Make sure royal clients get happily-ever-afters --- all while battling goblins, curing curses, and figuring out how to use a magic wand. Not to mention shutting down a rival godmother and avoiding Kit, a distractingly cute pie seller who keeps turning up.But as exciting as the new gig is, Noelle begins to realize... she kind of misses making shoes and growing pumpkins.Has she gotten closer to her own happily-ever-after, or farther away?And when the (glass) shoe's on the other foot, can she stay true to her own heart?***EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON WATTPAD***

    Fairytales are for little girls because in real life, men cheat. Something Aleigha knows all too well. There are no enchanted castles and no Prince Charmings who will sweep you off your feet. So when she's forced into interviewing the sexy, enigmatic, and eccentric shifter rock star, Morpheus Wolfe, at his creepy mansion out in the middle of nowhere, all Aleigha can see is the fear inside her own heart. And when circumstances trap her there, Aleigha begins a journey she never expected to take. What she doesn't know is that Morpheus has an agenda, and sometimes fairytales do come true.

    Unemployment is high, the streets are violent, and panic is growing. Brought to a cult-like religious community as a child, Christine Dachelet only knows that the mysterious Spirit keeps her safe from the madness on both the inside and the outside of her sect. When an old friend returns to her life, she’s finally forced to face reality regarding the Spirit. The more Christine learns, the harder it is to turn back. And the final truth may be more than her mind and heart can bear.

    Lovecraft’s most compelling characters Abdul Alhazred, writer of the dreaded grimoire, the NECRONOMICON is back with ten new tales! This is a fine mix of Lovecraftian horror and sword & sorcery!It is the dawn of Islam. The Civilized world, Christian and pagan alike, has bowed before the sword of the prophet Mohammed. On to this heroic stage steps Abdul Alhazred, a poet of Yemen who in his later years will write the most dangerous of all books, the Necronomicon. Some say that he is mad, others say he is a fool.Horribly Disfigured in his youth by the king of his native land, he was cast into the great desert known as the Empty Space to die, but he did not die. He learned how to survive against any foe, natural or supernatural. He became a necromancer, and through the use of his wits made a home for himself in the ancient city of Damascus.Follow him on adventures across the sands of Arabia and through the twisted streets and graveyards of the oldest city in the world, where horrors and mysteries lurk in every shadow. Go with him as he encounters gigantic djinn, consorts with corpse-devouring ghouls, and battles for his life against powerful sorcerers and alien creatures out of nightmare–wonders that will change you forever.

    Most girls don't think twice about singing along with their favorite song on the radio. Not me. I hum once and it zombifies the hottest guy in school. The Pied Piper was real and I am his descendant. Music is my curse. If I don't master the song inside myself, it will overpower me, and if that happens... Let's put it this way: the last piper to lose control led a town-full of children to a river and started the plague. Welcome to my life.

    But Ash’s secret sorcery could be the key to winning back her home and following her heart to a future she never imagined. This fantasy-infused Cinderella story puts a magical twist on a classic tale. Riveting and original, it’s a spellbinding read.

     The beautiful illustrations will be found inside the book. Enjoy the reading! Once there was a princess named Snow White; her hair was ebony and her skin was light. Her lips were as red as the reddest rose; songs were written about her, even prose. Her stepmother Queen had a magic mirror to ask; and this for years had been her task. “Magic mirror who is most fair?” “You oh, Queen; none can compare.” Every day she would get the same reply; until one day the mirror could not deny, “Snow White has surpassed your face; She is full of kindness and of grace.” She was jealous of Snow White who was so fair; this was something she couldn’t bear. The Queen arranged for a huntsman to take her away; Snow White could no longer stay! I want it done where no one knows; and in this box, her heart goes.” The huntsman could not bear to kill; For Snow White to live was his will. Snow White approached a cottage hidden deep; she was so tired she wanted to sleep. She did not know that seven dwarves lived there; and when they saw her they had to stare. She was the prettiest girl they ever did see, now how did this come to be? Snow White woke up with a fright; who were these little people tonight? “I hope you don’t mind, I fell asleep; I was lost in this forest so deep. The queen wanted me hurt so I had to run; If I did not, my life would be done.” The dwarves were kind and wanted her to stay; She’d help them with chores and she was safely away. Now, the mirror was asked by the evil Queen; and it said that Snow White had fled the scene. One day an old woman passed by; “Dear, here’s an apple would you like to try?” Snow White saw a kind, old lady with a cloak; She was so old her voice would croak. The old lady held a red apple in one hand; And Snow White ate it just as the Queen planned! The Dwarves rushed home but it was too late; Snow White had taken the Queen’s bait. Snow White fell into a sleep-like death; they surrounded her bier with baby’s breath. By chance a prince came wandering through; and when he saw her he knew. He knew that he had fallen in love, this was the princess he had been dreaming of. He asked the dwarves if he could give her a kiss; her beauty was something he could not miss. And when he kissed her, her eyes opened wide; The prince had finally found his bride. The spell was broken; the curse was gone; Snow White had awoken with the dawn. The Queen was punished for her wicked deed; to Snow White and her prince, she was to take heed. The evil stepmother was sent to a far off land; her mirror was gone; her magic was banned. The kingdom rejoiced that Snow White was now queen; She was the kindest and fairest they had ever seen. The dwarves became her everlasting friends; And this is where the happy tale ends! And the moral of this story is: When you become jealous you can do things that may or will hurt others.

    Red Hood: The Hunt, Snow: The White Crow, and Ella: Cinders and Ash.Red Hood: The HuntA third of the world's population are cursed to become werewolves on the full moon, and walled cities like Seattle protect the Clean Bloods. People like Detective Daria McQueen protect the gates of the city to stand against the packs of wolves, three nights a month.When Daria discovers a breach in the wall while on her patrol, and saves a family from infection by three hungry wolves. Daria herself is saved by a Wolf Hunter she had believed to be nothing but an urban legend, the Red Hood, Maireni Damaschin. The mysterious woman in a red cloak seems to possess inhuman abilities.Daria and Maireni find themselves caught in a tangled web of deception that goes back centuries, which could spell the end to Clean Bloods and throw the world into servitude.Snow: The White CrowWhen people are in need of locating or rescue outside of the walled cities in a werewolf infested world. Gretta Snow, Recovery Specialist and Wolf Hunter, is the woman to call.Her ability with weapons and combat are just as formidable as Her magics and supernatural connection to nature.After saving a boy from a kidnapping outside of Seattle, she finds herself caught up in a plot by the Alpha wolves to protect their own power.With Rachel, the woman she loves, she stands with the Red Hood and her hellhound against some of the darkest gypsy witches the world has seen in centuries.Ella: Cinders and AshDrawn to Seattle by the pull of black magics, Ella brings her wrath. A trail of blood and violence left in her wake.By chance, Parker Devareau, meets Ella while rushing home to get behind the safety of her Full Moon Bars on a full moon night. Parker can see, hear and feel things that no ordinary person can.When Ella saves Parker from a breach of the protective city walls caused by the druids, Parker sees something beyond the impression of a schizophrenic with multiple personalities who is constantly talking to someone who is not there. And the truth breaks her heart.The women stand together with the Red Hood and Gretta Snow to save the people of the city who perceive them all as monsters.

    Their kinship is the very fabric of her childhood. When her mother dies and her world darkens with sorrow, Isidore finds her belief in the fey folk wavering.The love of her new step-sister, Blessing, proves an unexpected gift in her time of need. Yet even as their friendship blooms, Isidore begins to see that Blessing is everything she herself has always wanted to be, but is not. Jealousy grips Isidore as she watches this beautiful new sister steal away all she holds dear.Driven to desperation, Isidore turns to the fey folk once more. She has only one wish to claim from them, one chance to make things right. But she must tread carefully. For wishes, like hearts, are easily broken. And obtaining the one thing she desires could mean destroying the one thing she truly needs.

    This truth is so ingrained in the minds of readers that to suggest its removal is incomprehensible. But what if the magic is removed? Is it possible to find true love when the world is perfectly ordinary? After Eleanor rescues her stepsister Fanny from an attempted elopement, their father decides to remove the family to the Continent before Fanny’s indiscretion can be discovered. Eleanor finds the opportunity a welcome relief after a disastrous London Season, and is determined to set herself apart from her vain and scheming stepfamily. A chance meeting at a ball earns her the attentions of the handsome Baron Rupert von Schönfeld, a cousin to the Imperial Family of Austria. He is enchanted by Eleanor’s beauty, talent, and kindness, and Eleanor feels certain that she will soon leave her stepfamily behind for good. But Fanny is angry over Eleanor’s interference in her elopement, and gossip is a powerful engine for revenge. As rumors begin to fly, Eleanor’s only comfort is writing about her troubles to her cousin, Isabella. Isabella, meanwhile, has an adventure of her own to share. Her father has formed a friendship with the surly Duke William of Stirling. His rough manners and intentional slights are irritating, especially to a proper young lady, but Isabella is more than a match with a fiery wit of her own. Then the Duke invites her father to visit his castle in the wilds of the Scottish countryside, and Isabella soon realizes that the Duke’s prickly demeanor hides a kind heart and a mysterious accident from his past. Her heart tells her to let the past rest, but her mind is not ready to give up on discovering the Duke’s secrets, and her curiosity might keep her from the happy ending she desires. In a world where etiquette reigns and fairy godmothers are noticeably absent, Eleanor and Isabella are left to sort out their own “happily ever after” endings with only their wits, good manners, and accomplishments. Set in Victorian England and beyond, this retelling combines two beloved fairytales with the literary style made popular by authors such as Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë.

    A Gardener, a Stepmother, and a secret... Ellie Abbington, a beautiful yet unassuming young woman, quietly longs for her life to change. Too privileged to associate with the servants—too underprivileged to associate with her own family; she dreams a dream of a prince and a happily ever after. But it could be that her own stepsisters, conniving Dezmarie and easily-influenced Adelaide, are dreaming the same dream...of the same prince. In the end, are dreams even all they're made out to be? Especially with deep and long-hidden secrets about to be unearthed? A Dream Not Imagined is a non-magical fairytale novella based loosely on the classic tale of Cinderella.

    Claude Enjolras is a severe, single-minded soldier of the revolution, the leader of a secret political society that is always ready to go to battle against injustice and oppression. She is also, however, a woman disguising herself as a man in order to reject the demands of society and instead follow her ideals. For four years Enjolras' disguise has worked well for her, and her contributions to the underground revolutionary movement have at last begun to win her the respect of her colleagues. But when her secret is inadvertently revealed to her lieutenant, it throws her two separate worlds onto a collision course and sets in motion a chain of events that will force Enjolras to come to terms with her family, her friends, her political allies, and herself. Through five crucial summers of her life, one unconventional woman describes how her faith, courage, and love are tested in the flames of a revolution that will change everything.VIRAGO is a new story based on characters from Victor Hugo's classic novel "Les Misérables." It began as an experiment to see what would be the wider consequences of altering one little canonical detail, but it turned into an intimate exploration of gender and sex, of duty and emotion, of the nature of friendship and love, and above all, of a complicated character who quickly took on a life of her own.

     In "Rib-Caged Hearts", Erik realizes that he has a valid chance to win Christine's heart as his forever. But as a rival from his past returns to taunt him and forces him to realize the sort of future he has to offer, he makes a seemingly selfless choice and is forced to suffer the consequences of callously giving true love away. As a new Opera Ghost rises to the throne, will Erik find a second chance at a heart he broke to pieces? Can he rewrite his definition of monster and instead play the hero to save Christine from the new ghost's wrath? And in "Unconditional", after the final events at the opera house, Erik regrets a choice that sent Christine off with her Vicomte. For months, he seeks her out, desperate to repair his mistake. Will he be too late when he finally finds her? Will his past transgressions taint a love he could have had, or will Christine teach him the true meaning of unconditional love?

     The beautiful ilustrations will be found inside the book. Enjoy the reading! In a hut in the woods lived a girl and boy, little did they know their mother had a ploy. The boy was named Hansel and the girl was Gretel; They had nothing to eat or drink but water from a kettle! One day their mother told them to gather wood; just like little boys and girls should. they did not know their mother wanted them lost; whether deep in the forest or in a night’s frost. They followed their father out that day; it was cold but sunny for the month of May; in their pockets they had bits of bread to eat; as bread was such a big treat. They gathered wood in a forest so deep, It scared Gretel so and she began to weep. Suddenly they noticed their father was gone, the warmth was fading and so was the sun. They were lost and very alone, And the wind chilled them to the bone. But then there was a wonderful smell; It smelled of food- one could tell! They followed the scent with their little noses, past creepy trees and wild roses. Hansel and Gretel saw a house at the end, made out of sweets, what a wonderful blend! They ate from walls made of cake and sugar toast; Hansel stuffed his mouth the most. Suddenly, an old woman came into view; She crooned: “Who are you?” “Are you so hungry that you eat my house? Nibbling at my walls like a mouse? Oh you two look so thin, Come in my house, come in!” Hansel and Gretel followed hag inside; She asked: “What else have you tried? Do you want to try the cupcakes and the muffins too? Have some cookies with icing red and blue!” There was a large cauldron and oven for baking; Delicious little children were in the making! All of a sudden, Hansel found himself in a bag; And he cried “Let me out of here, you hag!” Gretel did what the witch asked her to do, She cleaned and fed her brother a lot too. The witch wanted to eat them fat; She was going to put Hansel first in a sugary vat! She was ready to cook Hansel that day; And turn him into little cookies on a tray. For Hansel this was very dire… when suddenly Gretel pushed the hag into the fire! Gretel locked the oven real tight; and the witch screamed with all her might. Hansel and Gretel were finally free- away from the witch’s baking and sorcery. They found their way back to their home; a whole night did they roam. Their father was filled with joy; safe was his little girl and his little boy! The townspeople knew of the story; and how the witch’s end was gory. Heroes they returned to be; the whole town was afraid of the witch you see. Now they were a family once more; taking care of each other better than before. Hansel and Gretel would never starve again; gone forever was the witch’s reign! And the moral of this story is: There are times when you are called to be brave and there are times when you will need help and that help won’t come from Mom or Dad

    The prince is in love with a beautiful red haired maiden. But is she a genuine princess? Can she pass the princess test? Will she feel the pea through the mattresses piled high? With the help of a friendly mouse and a faithful knight, can the prince be sure his love will wake? Leaving nothing to chance, this prince is willing to go to new heights for love! Rhyming text by Diane E. Keyes and whimsical illustrations by Hannah Mericle bring this classic fairy tale to life with hysterical and surprising results.

    The story spins a colorful web of mystery, suspense, and love. It offers just enough detail to satisfy the inquiring mind, while creating enough curiosity to mesmerize the reader. Always wondering what will happen next . . . The author keeps us intrigued to the very end." - Wings Book Review. Peter is gone, causing the decline of Neverland and a struggle for power. This once abundant world of dreams come true, soon converts into a place of violence and evil without the positive influence of the Pan. Many have gone missing and none can escape its shores. Neither pirates, nor Indians, or Merpeople and fairies have the magic it takes to defeat the demonic darkness that threatens the very existence of every man, woman, and child living on the island. Can anything save them from this pending doom before it is too late? What can prevent Neverland from becoming void of any hope as it turns into a barren wasteland eventually consumed by the sands of time? Perhaps the answer lies within the essence of this mystical isle, inspiring the hope and motivating the action needed to save them all.

    He’s also the man who carelessly created a race of monsters.Once shared secretly among the good doctor's inner circle, the Hyde drug was smuggled into mass-production - but in pill form, it corrupted its users at the genetic level, leaving them liable to transform without warning. A quarter of the population are now clandestine killers – ticking bombs that could detonate at any given moment.It's 1903, and London has been quarantined for thirteen years.Son of the city's most prominent physician and cure-seeker, seventeen-year-old Elliot Morrissey has had his own devastating brush with science, downing a potion meant to remove his human weaknesses and strengthen him against the Hydes - and finding instead he's become an empath, leveled by the emotions of a dying city.He finds an unlikely ally in Iris Faye, a waitress at one of the city's rowdier music halls, whose emotions nearly blind him; her fearlessness is a beacon in a city rife with terror. Iris, however, is more than what she seems, and reveals a mission to bring down the establishment that has crippled the people of London.Together, they aim to discover who's really pulling the strings in Jekyll's wake, and why citizens are waking up in the street infected, with no memory of ever having taken the Hyde drug...Heart-eating monsters, it turns out, are not the greatest evil they must face.

    But Rick’s vision of their future together threatened the one that Annabelle had been working towards her entire life. Allowing her friends to persuade her to end it had definitely been the right thing to do…hadn’t it?When Rick turns up at her office ten years later, Annabelle is dismayed to learn that the fate of her company, the company she’s given up everything for, now rests squarely on his shoulders. The only way she’s going to get out of this is to work with Rick. Successful, talented, gorgeous Rick, who’s threatening to stir up emotions Annabelle thought she’d long since banished. Rick, who clearly hasn’t forgiven her for their shared past.But the more time she spends with him, the more Annabelle realizes just how much she’s had to sacrifice for her success. As the threat against her company grows and the people she trusts most start to turn their backs on her, Annabelle is faced with her biggest choice in ten years: Will she allow herself to be persuaded to settle again? Or could this be her second chance at love?

    “Where else but the beginning of course.”Minotaur nodded his huge head. “Yes,” he said. “Yes,” his eyes already glazing over with the weight of thousand year old memories. And then he began.So begins the story of Asterion, later known as Minotaur, the supposed half bull creature of Greek legend. Recorded by the famous Roman poet, Ovid, Asterion tells of his boyhood in Crete under the cruel hand of his stepfather Minos, his adventures with his friend, Theseus, and his growing love for the beautiful Phaedra. And of course what really happened in the labyrinth.This is the true story of the Minotaur.

     Run, run, run. Run, run, run. The children at the playground run, run, run while they play. The Children at the Playground is a fun picture book set to the rhythm of "The Wheels on the Bus." Perfect for active story times or to read before, after, or during a playground visit.

    . . .Like all royals, thirteen-year-old Prince Symon is a living weapon. Literally. His best friend, Lana, is also a blade shifter, his tutor is a bird shifter, and then his only brother is killed by fish shifters. He must embrace animal shifter persecution or somehow change his kingdom.Symon doesn’t have time to decide. Someone is trying to kill him, and his magic blades won’t be enough to save him. If he trusts the wrong people, he could start a war.For generations, blade shifters have ruled commoners and animal shifters without trouble.Until now.

    Grandma Antica, the village healer, shares the story with Mareta, an island girl whose name means a wave. Although Mareta loves hearing the story about the Lady of the Sea, something about the story doesn’t feel quite right to her. When a series of omens leads Mareta’s family to make a drastic change, Mareta loses her home, her purpose, and her self-identity. Following omens of her own and learning to trust her intuition, Mareta searches for herself and the true story of the Lady of the Sea.

    The Nutcracker’s one desire is to break the curse, allowing him to take his rightful place as King and make Marie his queen. But nothing has worked.The Nutcracker grows more and more desperate as time runs out and Marie begins to move away from him. One day, he uncovers a dark secret about his kingdom and decides to use the knowledge to reverse the curse and claim his destiny. The Nutcracker will do anything to reach his goal and have Marie rule by his side. This will be his happily ever after.But will it be Marie’s? This story is a roughly 30,000 word novella.

    The word problems in Lilavati invoke bees and flowers, kings and gods to describe exercises in Linear and Quadratic Equations, Progressions, Combinations and Geometry. This ancient Sanskrit manuscript is now presented in a graphic novel format with 106 illustrated panels.

    In Meesh's case, it's barely contained until the one day she walks into the new sweet shop in town. Meesh encounters something that she craves more than sugar. SWEETEST TREAT by A.R. Von will satisfy all your cravings. (This story is an adult spin on the popular Hansel & Gretel fairy tale, Gretel's life. Hansel's will follow soon...)

    He married a woman with two daughters of her own; but he died and the stepmother’s true colors were shown.The stepmother was selfish, vain and unkind; she only had her equally selfish daughters in mind. Now called Cinderella, she became the maid;To have happiness again, she hoped and she prayed. One day, a messenger held a letter from the king, there was to be a ball where all ladies could dance and sing.It was for his son, the prince of the land; who needed a lady with a suitable hand. The stepsisters were excited to meet the prince;they wore dresses that could make one wince!They demanded that Cinderella do this and that;mending their dresses and feeding their cat.Oh how Cinderella wished she could go,where to get a dress- she didn’t know!“We’re leaving you to clean up the mess,You’ll never find a pretty dress.”Cinderella cried as they left her alone;she couldn’t go to the ball, she had nothing of her own.Suddenly a light flashed before her eyes;Her fairy godmother had heard her cries!“Don’t cry Cinderella, for I will help you,we’ll see this wonderful ball push through.We’ll give you something to wear,no one will ever be as fair!”A beautiful dress, as beautiful as she was;and delicate glass slippers that made her pause.She now had a carriage, a footman and horses;All thanks to her fairy godmother’s magical forces!“You must leave before the clock strikes midnight; leave like you and your carriage are in flight.This magic I gave you won’t last forever;it’s up to you, I know you’re clever.”Once Cinderella arrived at the ball,everyone thought she was the fairest of all.The prince immediately approached her to dance;it was a wonderful start for their romance.The stepsisters were jealous; who was she?This lady was lucky as could be.Suddenly the clock began to chime;Cinderella had run out of time!The prince called out for her: “Please, wait!”but Cinderella left him; it was too late. All she left was a glass slipper, the only clue;the prince would use the slipper; it would do.He and his soldiers knocked on every door;it seemed there was hope no more.The prince came to one more place;He was ready to give up on this chase. Two sisters fought over the shoe made of glass;his last chance had come to pass.But another lady called out to him;just when he thought his chances were grim.Cinderella showed him the glass slipper she kept;her stepsisters realized it was she and wept.Her stepmother and stepsisters she left alone;and they could do nothing on their own.Cinderella’s days were once more filled with laughter,And with her prince she lived happily ever after!

    Phobic. And fourteen-years-old. Ever since Caitlin Fletcher’s mom mysteriously vanished (or left?) four years ago, Caitlin has become riddled with irrational fears. Her life takes a turn towards the bizarre when she winds up in a strange new universe where she discovers that there's one thing more frightening than zombies and panic attacks—the truth!Bestselling and award-winning author Billy Phillips has spun a witty and original tale for the middle-grade market with a relatable teen heroine, wry humor, and a plot twist that packs an emotional wallop!Kirkus Reviews called the novel “Undeniably cool” and it’s fast becoming the book that’s bonding mothers and daughters. In response to reader demand, a sequel is already in the works targeted for an end-of-year 2016 release!Book one of a trilogy, the award-winning middle-grade/YA fiction novel One Upon aZombie by bestselling author Billy Phillips, is delighting both middlegrade and young adult (YA) readers who love fantasy, unexpected twistsand reimagined fairy tales done right!Generating 5-star rave reviews from Amazon and Goodreads, and highpraise from Kirkus Reviews and Publisher’s Weekly, this is definitelynot your grandmother’s fairy tale!Once Upon a Zombie recently received the following awards and honors:* Best Juvenile Fiction from the Beverly Hills International Book Awards* Best Cover Design Fiction from the Beverly Hills International Book Awards* Best Pre Teen Book from the National Indie Excellent Awards* Best Young Adult Fiction at the Purple Dragonfly Awards* Best Juvenile Fiction at the FAPA President's Awards• Named to Kirkus Review's list of Best Books of 2015

     The beautiful illustrations will be found inside the book.Enjoy the reading! Once there was a princess who lived in the sea; a mermaid who was as beautiful as could be. Sirenetta was the youngest daughter of the king; and the kingdom just loved to hear her sing. As she was swimming and playing in the deep; the sea gave a mighty, mighty sweep. A storm had brewed and a ship was going down, and she saw a man that was about to drown. She swam toward him and brought him ashore; she had never touched a human before. When she wanted him to open his eyes; Sirenetta heard other people’s cries. So she swam back for the kingdom in the sea, to fall in love with a human was not to be. She saved a prince and she did not know, and she wanted to be with him so. She decided she wanted to live on land, and she needed the Sea Witch’s helping hand. Now this Sea Witch was cruel and vain, and gave a spell that would cause her pain. The Sea Witch made her human whole, but her legs would hurt her with every stroll. Sirenetta also lost her beautiful voice, but to be with the prince was her choice. With the magic of the witch, she was found; the prince saw her lying on the ground. He asked her for her name but she couldn’t speak, still she looked lovely and very meek. The prince took her in and became his friend, Sirenetta thought it was going to be a happy end. Now the prince’s family threw a party so grand, never before seen in the land. He had fallen in love with a lady quite fair, forgetting that Sirenetta was there. They were to be married very soon, as soon as there was a full moon. But with the magic came a curse, Sirenetta’s fate had become worse. If she did not get the prince’s heart, from this world she would then part. She would be turned into foam, never to return to her undersea home. Sirenetta cried out to the dark sea, wishing to be loved or that she could flee. Then her sisters swam up with a magical knife, to save herself, she must take the prince’s life. “Kill him tonight,” her sisters said, “because we do not want you dead.” Sirenetta could be a mermaid once more, and live untroubled just like before. So on that night she went to his room, carrying a knife that meant his doom. But she could not kill him, not at all- she’d rather take the curse and fall. So Sirenetta was ready to die for love, but then she floated to the skies above! What was happening? She wondered so. The fairies surrounding her would know. “What you did was a selfless and true, The curse was lifted because of you.” She said farewell to her family, from sea to sky, she was now free. Those she loved she could watch up high, as she was now a princess in the sky! AND THE MORAL OF THIS STORY IS: There are times when you are called to be brave and there are times when you will need help and that help won’t come from Mom or Dad or the people you know.

    Beware the red cloak… Sixteen-year-old Giselle has never strayed far from the watchful eye of her mother. While she's always looked up to the nurturing, yet powerful Adela, she wonders about the true significance of her mother's title: the Red Hood. Giselle dreams of donning the red cloak herself some day. When the forces of evil gather to seek her mother's blood, the untrained Giselle is left on the sideline. After a whirlwind of werewolves and tragedy strike the family, Giselle must quickly learn the true powers of the red cloak. Failure to do so will doom her to a fate much worse than death. Little Red Riding Hood: Werewolf Slayer is the first book in a series of paranormal urban fantasy adventures. If you like fast-paced plots, bloodthirsty creatures, and reimaginings of classic tales, then you'll love Carl Waters' kinetic and powerful series starter. Buy Little Red Riding Hood to get hooked on a new fantasy roller coaster today!

    Her graduate dissertation is due in mere weeks, and despite the enormous help her adviser, J. Whitman Bell has provided, there's something missing from her paper. Dr. Bell decides the best option is for her to travel back in time to a Victorian mill town, so she can better understand the struggles--both economic and personal--people of that era faced. She agrees to his insane scheme, knowing it's only a joke, a way for her to dig deeper within herself to find the answers. Only, when she wakes up in Milton, and finds the year to be 1851, she knows she's in trouble. John Thornton, the most successful cotton mill master in Milton, is bored. His life is tedious. In his thirties, he still lives with his autocratic mother and his empty-headed sister, and he hasn't had much excitement. He decides he needs to get married, that maybe a wife, a partner, is the biggest thing missing from his life. Unlike the running of his mill, finding a wife is a bit beyond his skill. When Margaret and John meet, sparks fly, as a woman with 2015 sensibilities collides with a man of 1851 proprieties. Will Margaret agree to give up her life in 2015, all her independence, and settle for a life in dirty, smoky Milton? Will John learn to bend to Margaret's odd ways and believe she's really from the future? Can they overcome the obstacles of instability in Milton, jealousy and the death of beloved friends?

    Now hugely popular with children, those familiar with the phenomenon will love this new world and the adventures of God's people. Garrett Romines, and Christopher Miko; skilled in using games and toys to create fun learning environments and products for children, have re-created Bible stories with the famous virtual blocks to produce vibrant, and complex 3-D worlds filled with adventure and using astonishing imagination. The images have been captured and combined with text boxes and speech bubbles to explain the stories for 7-11 year olds. The text is light, but explains the events thoroughly for the age group, and the dialogue includes in-game humour.

    Volume 1 is a collection of short stories about a bold, confident human girl adopted into a loving family of monsters. Victoria Jr. was named by the Monster, after his creator Victor Frankenstein. Her stories rang from fantastical bedtime stories, meeting and helping create her new brother and her parents wedding.

    You thought you knew the story of Little Red Riding Hood? Think again. Think hard. Do you really want to know the truth? Some books are better left unopened.What incident so scarred the psyche of a community that it preserved the memory over generations? What really happened when Red delivered the cookies to Grandma's cottage? How did the woodcutter arrive just in time? Careful research into the origins of the folk tale in Eastern Europe has revealed the frightening truth. This book presents those findings in the form of a story of what really happened so long ago.

    She hasn't had one in over ten years, and she’s terrified—the last time she blacked out, she woke up with no memory of her life before. To make matters worse, no one can explain why it happens. For Hanna, bad things tend to come in threes.And that doesn't even begin to cover it . . .When she learns she could be a descendant of someone who lived once upon a time, Hanna must put her trust in William Vann, a descendant of one of the most hated villains ever known. Their histories are intertwined in more ways than she expected, and he has answers about her past, answers even her family won’t share.But is it safe to put her trust in someone who appears to be danger reincarnate, while trying to escape the darkness that tried to kill her ten years ago?

    Forced to abandon the life he has built, he embarks on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out.One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, this new adaptation by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy was presented at the National Theatre, London, in April 2015.

    Still grieving over the loss of her bookish, charming father, and wondering over his final gift of a red hooded cloak, August is uprooted from her New York City apartment to a tiny town in Maryland, and the rambling Victorian house where he grew up.There she meets a wise woman with a gift for herbal medicine, the gentle old man who keeps the house in repair and the grounds thriving, and her new neighbor: an enigmatic, irresistibly fascinating man who refuses to talk to her, yet who seems to know her better than she knows herself, and fuels her most intense romantic fantasies.But it's when August begins to coax her feisty Scottish grandmother out of her self-imposed catatonia that a strange tale of werewolves and hunters emerges--one in which the man of her dreams may be her family's oldest enemy—in this modern-day telling of the Red Riding Hood story.

    My limbs are straight, my hair a dull, flaxseed brown – magic’s strange curse doesn't touch me. I can't spin straw into gold any more than a magic user can escape deformity.Greta is trapped by a lie. When the king hears her father’s claim of her spinning magic, he takes her and promises to end her life if she cannot spin a room of straw into gold by morning.But then the mysterious, magical spinner comes. His nightly appearance saves her life…and further tangles the web of lies she has woven for her survival. As Greta finds her heart slipping towards a love both dangerous and impossible, a question haunts her: how long will the charade last?

    Catherine's is a place for misfits, for the forgotten, and it is also the only home James Cook has ever known. Abandoned on the front steps as an infant, James is raised by Sister Maddie who loves him like the mother he never knew. Growing up at St. Catherine's, James battles one illness after another, and spends most of his time in the infirmary.One night, a young boy is delivered to St. Catherine's in the arms of his distraught mother. The boy, Peter, is mischievous and James tries his hardest to stay as far away from him, and his band of merry followers, as possible. The younger boys at St. Catherine's are drawn to the charismatic Peter, but James, being older and in his humble opinion, wiser, is not recruited so easily.As the two become more closely acquainted, Peter reveals to James that he has a secret. This secret will turn James' life upside down and set he and Peter on a collision course with destiny in that far of place known to children and dreamers...Neverland.Before he was Captain Hook, he was simply James Cook, and as it turns out, he was not such a dastardly villain after all.Join some of the most beloved characters in literature as their roots are laid bare and the truth of their humble beginnings is revealed.

    . . . Cinderella: An Islamic Tale is highly recommended especially for children's public library multicultural picture book collections."—The Midwest Book Review"In this version, the heroine is pious as well as pretty. . . . The full-color watercolors, with some Anatolian details in clothing and household goods, are attractive."—Kirkus Reviews, on Snow White: An Islamic TaleAfter the wicked Count Lahab promises to crush the young princess Mariam at her aqiqah, she is hidden within the king's castle.Many peaceful years pass, but, upon news of Mariam's wedding, they come to a piercing end. Count Lahab finds a way to deceive the castle and present her with a beautiful hijab pin, covered in poison, that leaves her in a deep, unbreakable sleep.After potions and prayers have no effect her husband, Haris, is told to go on a perilous journey to Makkah to pray for her recovery and bring back zam zam water for her to drink. But, faced by Count Lahab and his outlaws, what does his destiny hold?Fawzia Gilani has worked as a teacher, librarian, and school principal in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada since 1993. She is the author of thirty children's books, mostly on the topic of Eid. She also works as an educational consultant and is currently based in Qatar.

    Hamlet. Macbeth. Everyone has heard their names. Everyone knows their stories. But you've never seen them like this.In this collection, some of the hottest names in YA today reimagine ten of Shakespeare's best-known plays and sonnets for a new audience. From sci-fi adventures on distant moons to modern magic found in everyday places, these updated myths pay homage to the Bard's timeless storytelling while spinning fresh and original tales that will captivate readers all over again.

    Snitch and Sneer are the extraterrestrial stars of this sensationally silly graphic picture book, Fairy Tale Crashers. In their first adventure, Snitch and Sneer hit the hood to create chaos, laughter and general mayhem with little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and dear ol’ Granny like you’ve never seen her before. This duo of fairy tale crashing, galactic goof balls are sure to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. So, warp speed ahead into the zaniest fairy tale adventure to ever hit the solar system.

    . . but not for painting.This is an official teaser short story for the young adult novel LOIS LANE: FALLOUT that takes place before Lois moves to Metropolis.

    A gold and glass drinking horn. A ring engraved with Thor’s hammer – all artifacts from a Germanic tribe that carved a space for itself through brutality and violence on a windswept land . Brimhild weaves peace and conveys culture to the kingdom, until the secret of her birth threatens to tear apart the fragile political stability. This is her story – the tale of Grendel’s Mother. She is no monster as portrayed in the Old English epic, Beowulf. We learn her side of the story and that of her defamed child. We see the many passages of her life: the brine-baby who floated mysteriously to shore; the hall-queen presiding over the triumphant building of the golden hall Heorot and victim of sexual and political betrayal; the exiled mere-wife, who ekes out a marginal life by an uncanny bog as a healer and contends with the menacing Beowulf; and the seer, who prophesizes what will occur to her adopted people. We learn how the invasion by brutal men is not a fairy tale, but a disaster doomed to cycle relentlessly through human history. Only the surviving women can sing poignant laments, preserve a glittering culture, and provide hope for the future.