One spring evening in 1861, a lump of river mud wakes up in an alchemist's basement. His name is John. His new master has peculiar habits. When the modern world comes to their village in the form of a rail line, John discovers this whole being alive business is more complicated than he'd thought.Edin is a simple man. He follows the rules put forth by the gods of Ilmarinen. When he meets a mysterious woman, Edin begins to make choices that affect the future of his world. He unknowingly helps to create a prophecy that will change everything. It is the beginning of the end."Edin" is a prequel to the "Ilmarinen" series. Learn how Edin helps to create the Ilmarninen prophecy and get a glimpse of the world and its inhabitants. Check out "Serenity" for the other side of the story.

For as long as he can remember, Shaol has been a servant to the masters of the stone city of Tarlnath. Each day he draws the water the city needs to survive the poisonous curse that has taken the kingdom but now, as his body starts to fail after the years of labour, he is presented with a chance at freedom by an old, mysterious friend.Oniria CityThe Alfa had appeared in the Oniria City after a long time. His absence turned the city in a dark place where passersby passed were no able to perceive, that today bears his real name, was where the Alpha was born.Oniria again become to be the promised city for the abstract concept that some call God, and others just simply want to mention like the promised city, where in the first hung a sign said: "Someone who valued itself always takes time to read, but have to be willing to bow to the ignorance."

Leena lived and breathed dogs, working in the kennels of a Baron. Then one day she attracted the attention of the Lady Eliana and was launched headlong into a sea of intrigue and adventure, carried far from her homeland into danger and discovery. Will she and her friends escape certain horrible death? Will Leena learn to control her natural magical abilities?Common born kennel girl Leena had little thought for the nobles she worked for. That is, until she attracted the attention of the noble Baroness, Lady Eliana, who sought to lure Leena into her web of intrigues. Leena's disgusted rejection of the plotting Lady's offer leads her down a road of despair and hope, intrigue and adventure. Along the way Leena discovers that not only is magic not the pure nonsense she'd been taught, but she holds hitherto unsuspected magical abilities of her own. Join Leena and her closest friends, Camryn and Varley, as they journey into the unknown future, barely one step ahead of certain death and destruction.

A Whitechapel prostitute takes extreme measures after Jack the Ripper murders her friend.Marina strolls along eerily quiet streets in the foggy slums of Whitechapel, London. Jack the Ripper has just brutally murdered her friend and lover, the latest victim during a reign of terror that has forced many of Marina’s fellow prostitutes into hiding. Any woman walking the streets of Whitechapel alone in the middle of the night is practically begging to become his next victim—which is exactly what Marina is counting on, for she is no ordinary woman, and on this night she is the predator, not the prey."Marina" is part of "The Eyes of Mictlan Origins" series, a collection of free short stories excerpted from the dark fantasy novel, "The Eyes of Mictlan."

Jackson doesn’t know the legends of the loons. When the mists fade, when the mighty loons zoom across Achilles Lake, when the male loon seeks its mate, the romance begins. What mysteries lie in loon magic? Believe. A short story of passion, mystery, and magic, with the flavors of “fabulism” of folklore, from the author of the best-selling, award-winning novel The Dazzling Darkness.Jackson doesn’t know the legends of the loons. When the mists fade, when the mighty loons zoom across Achilles Lake, when the male loon seeks its mate, the romance begins. Jackson has a secret rendezvous with Kai, his Loon Woman. She calls him her ‘birdman.’ Their heated lovemaking on the cabin floor is interrupted by an intruder. Jackson doesn’t believe the loons’ calls can evoke magical powers, or that their great wings might bring him beyond his ordinary world. Listen for the hot laughing song of the loon. What mysteries lie in loon magic? Believe. A short story of passion, mystery, and magic, with the flavors of “fabulism” of folklore, from the author of the best-selling, award-winning novel The Dazzling Darkness. Magic of the Loons was originally published at Dark Gothic Resurrected Magazine, Fall Issue 2014."Magic of the Loons" by Paula Cappa is a lyrical gem of a story, a love triangle set against the haunting atmosphere of a lake that is home to a raft of loons. With lush prose and an evocative setting, Cappa interweaves temptress Kai's seductive and sensuous nature and the fate of the two men who have fallen under her mysterious spell." Award-winning author Lucy Taylor of Fatal Journeys, a collection of short stories.Paula Cappa is the recipient of an Eric Hoffer Book Award, Readers' Favorite International Bronze Medal for supernatural suspense, and a Gothic Readers Book Club Award Winner.

Lilah is in love with a lie. What she learns will shock her. Her mother's secret past and her lover's hidden truth will test the strength of her devotion.A mysterious, worn notebook. A young woman’s search for her family.In a world where alleged witches are burned at the stake, Richelle has lost everything. That is, until she finds an old notebook she believes to be her long lost grandfather’s. In the notebook are instructions she needs to follow, and the hope that her grandfather is still alive is rekindled.When Richelle’s choices stand between being burned at the stake or following the instructions in the notebook, her choice may seem simple. But, when challenges are thrown at her, will she find the burning ability and desire to follow the instructions?

There are more troubles in Spooksville. A dragon has appeared out of nowhere and it is looking for its treasure. In fact, it intends to destroy the entire town unless its jewels and gold are returned immediately. The only trouble is that Adam and his friends don't know where this treasure is. Worse, the creature is rather hotheaded and won't listen to reason. It is a fire-breathing dragon, and soon it is laying waste to all that stands in its way. Even kids -- it doesn't mind burning them to ash. Soon Adam and his friends are fighting for their lives.

This much anticipated sequel to the New York Times Bestseller Impossible a fantasy full of suspense, mystery, and romance will appeal to fans of Beautiful Creatures, Raven Boys, and Wicked Lovely. Fenella was the first Scarborough girl to be cursed, hundreds of years ago, and she has been trapped in the faerie realm ever since, forced to watch generations of daughters try to break this same faerie curse that has enslaved them all. But now Fenella’s descendant, Lucy, has accomplished the impossible and broken the curse, so why is Fenella still trapped in Faerie? In her desperation, Fenella makes a deal with the faerie queen: If she can accomplish three acts of destruction, she will be free, at last, to die.  What she doesn't realize is that these acts must be aimed at her own family and if she fails, the consequences will be dire, for all of the Scarborough girls. How can she possibly choose to hurt her own cherished family not to mention the new man whom she’s surprised to find herself falling in love with? But if she doesn’t go through with the tasks, how will she manage to save her dear ones?

Armed with a wooden stake, martial arts, and the will to resist a vampire’s mind control, Rachel struggles to avenge her mother’s death in The Chosen. Then she meets Quinn, her soulmate, who is part of the world she has vowed to destroy.

and new fans can find out why Booklist calls Salvatore the “best series writer working in the Forgotten Realms. ”Celebrated nerd hero Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation; The Big Bang Theory) brings R.A. Salvatore's only Forgotten Realms novella to audio. If Ever They Happened Upon My Lair is a story of the Bloodstone Lands that deals with a contested issue of the Forgotten Realms: the mortality of dragons.

Jeremy Chikalto claimed for years he can look behind the air. When an angel delivers an Apocalpytic message, a series of strange events draws Jeremy closer and closer to the core of things. What if a third entity was vying for power with God and the Devil? Can a crude prince become a cosmic martyr? Enter a world where angels, demons, ghosts, aliens, and volcanoes are bound together by prophesy.Jeremy Chikalto claimed for years he can look behind the air. When an angel delivers a cryptic message about the Apocalypse, a series of strange events draws Jeremy closer and closer to the core of things. What if a third entity was vying for power with God and the Devil? Why are Earth and the distant planet Watico so similar? When Jeremy crosses over to the Haze, the line between light and dark blurs. Who is he? What is he? Can a crude prince become a cosmic martyr? Enter a world where angels, demons, ghosts, aliens, and volcanoes are bound together by prophesy.

Noel is a Christmas angel. His whole purpose of being is to bring good cheer and joy to mankind during the Christmas season.Having never walked as a human, or experienced their ways first hand, Noel had a secret desire to work as an assignment angel just for once!On the eve of Christmas, Noel's wish comes true and he is sent to earth for 24 hours to help a miserable man named Chris Pyke.Noel is a Christmas angel. His whole purpose of being is to bring good cheer and joy to mankind during the Christmas season.Having never walked as a human, or experienced their ways first hand, Noel had a secret desire to work as an assignment angel just for once!On the eve of Christmas, Noel's wish comes true and he is sent to earth for 24 hours to help a miserable man named Chris Pyke. Christopher Pyke hates everything about Christmas, and for good reason. He lost the love of his life, whilst in Prague at Christmas time, and he lost his little sister Charlie on Christmas day. He hated everything about the season and thrived on his business and his success.A top Chef on the west coast of America, Chris has no idea how his life has affected people in America, Prague and Ireland. He is oblivious to life, oblivious to family and to love.Noel has one task; to soften the heart of this man so he can open his heart to Christmas, and Noel is one determined angel!

Set in a dark vision in the near future,. Defiance follows the journey of sixteen- year- old Amelia Raymond, the feisty, independent daughter of an underground resistance fighter as she seeks help to free her captured father.Set in a dark vision in the near future,. Defiance follows the journey of sixteen- year- old Amelia Raymond, the feisty, independent daughter of an underground resistance fighter as she seeks help to free her captured father. In her pursuit for justice, Amelia is soon lured into a trap by a seemingly innocent child and soon finds herself a kidnapped, imprisoned street fighter. Forced to fight for entertainment, she loses hope, but it is only in her darkest hour that a tiny ray of hope shines. In a world where everyone has grown unkind and the truth is a crime, how far will she have to go to uncover the truth?

My face is on every television, in every newspaper. They say I’m saving the world.When school principal, Em Roberts, sees her hands covered in blood and her face splashed across the media as a superhero saving the world, she knows something is dreadfully wrong. Now, she must challenge “the voice” she hears in her head, the voice that transports her around the world, forces her to face unbelievable danger, and insists she can stop wars. Will she outmaneuver that voice before she loses touch with reality—or will she die trying? In Book One of the Em and Yves series enjoy wild adventure and an unforeseen love triangle as aliens manipulate world affairs using Em as their agent. For science fiction with a twist, get your copy of EMBATTLED now.

In this YA/SF novel for mature teens, Mitch is looking forward to a week at the lake before confronting decisions about college and career. He doesn't expect the near-death experience, surprising assault on his virginity, and discoveries soon to come: that his world is one of many worlds and his actions resonate in the other worlds, like the ripples of a pebble carelessly tossed in the lake.I‘m Rian MacCaren, a private investigator of the Midnight Agency. Having the blood of an angel has given my life a lot of difficulties, but not once have I ever thought something would attack me during Mass. It’s like I have a supernatural target painted on me, but someone has to save the world from the paranormal bad guys because the police aren’t equipped to handle such things. Like I said before, nothing has ever attacked me at church, and now I have to fight a possessed soul. Please let this be a dream because if it isn’t, I don’t have a prayer.