Demonsouled

      Jonathan Moeller
     Demonsouled

Banished for fifteen years, the wandering knight Mazael Cravenlock returns home at last to the Grim Marches, only to find war and chaos. His brother plans a foolish and doomed rebellion. His sister hopes to wed a brutal and cruel knight. The whispers speak of living corpses that stalk the night, of demons that lurk in darkness, and a sinister snake-cult that waits in the shadows.For fans of Robert E. Howard, David Gemmell, and Raymond E. Feist, here is a new story of sword and sorcery. Banished for fifteen years, the wandering knight Mazael Cravenlock returns home at last to the Grim Marches, only to find war and chaos. His brother plans a foolish and doomed rebellion. His sister hopes to wed a brutal and cruel knight. The whispers speak of living corpses that stalk the night, of demons that lurk in darkness, and a sinister snake-cult that waits in the shadows. Yet Mazael's darkest enemy waits elsewhere.Within his own tainted soul...First published in 2005 from Gale/Five Star, now updated and revised in a new electronic edition.PRAISE FOR DEMONSOULED:“…action-packed, fast-moving tale…a solid debut novel…”-Fantasy Book Spot“a gripping account of one man’s battle against both inner and external demons, and I would recommend it to anyone who desires an action-packed story riddled with twists . . . ”-Sffworld.com“Jonathan Moeller has written an epic fantasy in its classic form that all lovers of fantasy will embrace.”-Love Romances“Jonathan Moeller will definitely capture the attention of many with DEMONSOULED, a suspenseful fantasy novel that is not to be missed.”-Romance Reviews Today“Here’s a fantasy adventure with plenty of thrills and chills. After a gap of many years, a hardy warrior and his companions return to their homeland. One of them discovers that his sister has been kidnapped and that his brother is plotting an ill advised rebellion against a less than sterling local ruler. Throw in some malevolent magic including a small army of reanimated corpses, a secretive plot, lots of derring do, a sinister mystery, and a magical assault that threatens to turn our hero into an instrument of evil. Exciting, occasionally surprising, with readable prose and a diverse set of characters. What more could you ask?”-Don D’ammassa

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    The Capture

      Kathryn Lasky
     The Capture

Pushed from his family's nest by his older brother, barn owl Soren is rescued from certain death on the forest floor by agents from a mysterious school for orphaned owls, St. Aggie's. With new friend, clever and scrappy Gylfie, he uncovers is a training camp for the leader's own nefarious goal.

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    Grass

      Sheri S. Tepper
     Grass

What could be more commonplace than grass, or a world covered over all its surface with a wind-whipped ocean of grass? But the planet Grass conceals horrifying secrets within its endless pastures. And as an incurable plague attacks all inhabited planets but this one, the prairie-like Grass begins to reveal these secrets -- and nothing will ever be the same again.

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    Utopian Circus

      C. Sean McGee
     Utopian Circus

Through the charred wreckage of one man’s philosophy, an adventure into conscious delusion and dark dystopian fantasy begins as the survivors of The Nest find themselves on three paths where each will endeavor to rein their conscious minds to grasp the philosophy of existence and abate the shackles of conscious Famine as they march onwards towards New Utopia.Through the charred wreckage of one man’s philosophy, an adventure into conscious delusion and dark dystopian fantasy begins as the survivors of The Nest find themselves on three paths where each will endeavor to rein their conscious minds to grasp the philosophy of existence and abate the shackles of conscious Famine as they march onwards towards New Utopia.On one path, Marcos, having woken naked and amnesic at the scorn of ancient women whose immortality derives from the wearing of young girl’s faces like decorative dresses; is chased through a dense wilderness for the face that he wears whilst drifting in and out of conscious Famine, giving a glimpse into The City that was, one of obligation and Infant Industries.On the second path, in The Kingdom of the Hound, Ruff the dog is awoken to conscious debate, rationalizing and philosophizing with an ostentatious small Chihuahua called The Bitch Queen over the nature of unconditional love as he fights to save the lives of his human friends from being gamed by savage hounds and monolithic boars. While on a third path, The Woman will unravel, through conscious delusion, the true extent of her repressions and her loveless abandon as a young girl; Safrine, through childish rhyme, is challenged by a creepy old man into a game of coloured cubes to save her two companions from the effect of The Famine.

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    The Agency

      Ann Knightingale
     The Agency

Macey has just landed herself a new family after being on the run from people trying to force her in to an unneeded rehab and being kidnapped. Now she has to try to maneuver in a new family and try to come to terms of her being in love with the family guardian.Macey is misunderstood and on the run. People are hunting for her so her parents can put her in a rehab center. Even though it wasn't her fault for coming home high, someone had spiked her drink. She thought she was doing well pick pocketing off of strangers as they passed by, nothing serious just a little wrong. When she is captured along with two other hostages she thinks her time has finally come up. That is until she's saved by the other two girl's family. She is accepted and taken in as part of the family, now Macey has to worry about being found and staying out of the way of one of her new sister's hate. All at the same time as figuring out her feelings for the family's hot guardian. Join Macey in the wild ride of her new family and her new life.

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    Dia Thorpe (Origins Part 5)

      W Bradley
     Dia Thorpe (Origins Part 5)

It has been weeks since Dia Thorpe met the alien known as Gheid. Her memories are still lost to her but perhaps she should forget about the old ones and create some new. Her day is about to become a little complicated.This is a short story of 2,400 words. It is part five in the 'Origins' series of stories which connect with one another in unexpected ways.The story of Jonathan, head chef at Chez Davide restaurant when he meets Janet, his next-door neighbor.

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    A Thousand Silent Beats a Minute

      Natalia Anania
     A Thousand Silent Beats a Minute

In a world where heartbreak is an actual medical condition, Jane struggles to repair the heart of the man she loves. A man who is determined to live without any heart at all.Attorney Cameron Reed is not too pleased to be paired off in a court case with Stephanie Bertrand, a New Orleans socialite whose privileged background is vastly different from Cameron’s bayou upbringing. But when Cameron overhears Stephanie’s boyfriend asking another woman out, he feels it his duty to tell her of her financé’s betrayal. Wearing a mask and sneaking into a Mardi Gras ball, Cameron plans to inform Stephanie of her boyfriend’s tryst but never gets a chance. Instead, a tipsy Stephanie delivers a confession. Not only is she not dating the man in question, she is secretly enamored with Cameron. And because Cameron does not return the feelings, she plans to take a job in an Atlanta law firm.Like the wild Mardi Gras festivities, Cameron’s world turns upside down at the news. But how can he make amends to the woman he nicknamed “Deb” for debutante, and convince her to remain in New Orleans — and hopefully in his arms.

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    A Spell, A Prayer, & A Wish: Prequel of The End of Fate Trilogy

      Parker Hennegan
     A Spell, A Prayer, & A Wish: Prequel of The End of Fate Trilogy

In A Spell, A Prayer, & A Wish, the prequel to The End of Fate trilogy, we are introduced to Marwan, a soul that’s about to embark on a voyage through many lifetimes. The prequel is an enigmatic introduction, setting the stage of the trilogy with adventure, curiousness, and magic. We meet a fortuneteller, a goddess, and many others from Marwan’s future lives who are all trying to find him.In A Spell, A Prayer, & A Wish we are introduced to Marwan, a soul that’s about to embark on a voyage through many lifetimes. The prequel to The End of Fate trilogy is an exciting story all in its own, captivating the reader to keep turning page after page. A Spell, A Prayer, & A Wish is the enigmatic introduction, which sets the stage of the trilogy with adventure, curiousness, and magic. We meet a fortuneteller from another land, a goddess from the spirit world, a savage witch and many others from Marwan’s future lives who all try to find Marwan as he begins this journey. Marwan finds that he must look within and discover the inner, authentic self, rather than rely on outward appearances in order to complete his soul’s transformation. Once this transition is set into motion, he begins to look like the memorable Rowan from The End of Fate: Shadows’ Light.The End of Fate Trilogy offers a gripping, well-written tale, based on timeless ideas that are set in an unforgettable situation. Parker Hennegan adds color to this bestselling formula, hinting at a few universal lessons while captivating readers and keeping them turning the pages. He cleverly interweaves the characters’ lifetimes and illuminates human nature through cycles of reincarnation, discovering meaning and progress in otherwise hopeless situations. In A Spell, A Prayer, & A Wish, the prequel to The End of Fate Trilogy, he introduces us to an ancient land as the foundation of a long road through many times. “Making him look weaker does not make you look any stronger—not to anyone else. Instead, it makes you seem lost inside. Are you?” From the very first pages, Marwan is confronted with questions and situations that cause him to reflect into the deeper mysteries of life and the nature of humanity. “…the real moments of life—they are the moments when you first visualize an idea or experience. This reality comes before you start trying to think so hard about it.” Marwan learns from his immature actions, eventually developing the abilities to listen to his dreams, read omens and trust his own insight. He is told, "You are about to go through a transition... Once this transformation is complete, you will embark upon a path that will consciously thrust you into the simultaneous aspects of this Universe and the One Experience in ways never before experienced...""Inner frequencies resonate through all of time and space. You must now become the master of your own destiny. You must find the end of fate."

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    Lightship Chronicles Chapter 8 : Art Of Parza

      Florin Nicoara
     Lightship Chronicles Chapter 8 : Art Of Parza

Andee shows off his new Animebot to his friends causing concern. Later, both Andee and Nayaa reveal a tremendous secret about themselves that will forever change the course of this story.Lightship Chronicles is a thrilling science fiction series set in an exotic otherworld location. It is a character driven story with young adult themes of romance, sexual growth and exploration, justice, right vs. wrong, and dealing with overwhelming challenges that life throws at us both physically and psychologically, all within the realm of having to deal with mysterious and powerful enemies. The characters are smart, strong, and confront their challenges in unique style and with a sense of humor. The story itself is very complex and in the early stages of a much greater universe to follow. So start reading now and grow with the story. It is filled with unique concept and ideas that you have not come across in any other science fiction story. I'm writing it chapter by chapter, LIVE, meaning I will post each chapter as I finish writing it. The chapters are long, so they each read like an individual short story, with each leading into the next one. I envision this series to be like a TV show, each chapter an episode of a continuous longer story that will grow and evolve over time to become a massive epic; and it is all FREE at the LightshipChronicles website. So check it out and join me on the adventure. I'm looking forward to your comments

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    Under The Moon

      MG Camacho
     Under The Moon

It’s Whatever After meets Grimmtastic Girls meets Harry Potter in this new YA Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Paranormal series by MG Camacho. Meet Helena, an average, twelve-year-old girl — well, at least until she turned thirteen where she discovers a whole new magical world where witches, vampires, fairies and mermaids exist.It’s Whatever After meets Grimmtastic Girls meets Harry Potter in this new YA Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Paranormal series by MG Camacho. Meet Helena, an average, twelve-year-old girl — well, at least until she turned thirteen where she discovers a whole new magical world where witches, vampires, fairies and mermaids exist.In this origins story collection, Helena learns about her magical powers, keep her BFF Grace alive and safe from an evil blood-sucking vampire, help a fairy clan defeat their wicked wizard nemesis once and for all, help a mermaid’s family regain their oceanic throne and discovers that her destiny was to fulfill a very old prophecy of saving the world from utter destruction.With Helena being a new witch and all, does she truly have the magic and guts to save everyone? And if she can’t, then would all of her love ones and friends — not to mention the world — die as foretold? Download it now to learn more!

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    Poseidon's Weakness

      Andreas Michael Theodorou
     Poseidon's Weakness

Poseidon, the God of the Seas and the Oceans, is summoned to mount Olympus in order to appear in front of the Council of Gods and explain the reasons for the horrible event which took place in the Aegean Sea, south of the island of Delos.Poseidon finds himself accused for a horrible event which took place south of the island of Delos and which if not properly explained to the Council of Gods, may have grave consequences for the continuation of the luxurious and care free life he is privileged of enjoying. He knows he is basically guilty of severe neglect of duty, but he is not prepared to admit to such negligence nor to any sort of wrong doing. So he carefully prepares an untrue, yet believable story and he gets ready to face Zeus and the rest of the Council of Gods.

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    Ice Study

      Maria V. Snyder
     Ice Study

This story is a prequel to Shadow Study. Ice Study tells a short story after Fire Study and another short story Power Study. After the events of Fire Study, Yelena and Valek's sabattical is cut short when they become entangled in a plot to prevent the Ice Moon from falling into the hands of a rogue magician.

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    Night Study

      Maria V. Snyder
     Night Study

Ever since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia are safe for her anymore. Especially since the growing discord between the two countries and the possibility of a war threatens everything Yelena holds dear. Valek is determined to protect Yelena, but he's quickly running out of options. The Commander suspects that his loyalties are divided, and he's been keeping secrets from Valek...secrets that put him, Yelena and all their friends in terrible danger. As they uncover the various layers of the Commander's mysterious plans, they realize it's far more sinister that they could have ever imagined.

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    The Great Bazaar and Other Stories

      Peter V. Brett
     The Great Bazaar and Other Stories

Humanity is nearly extinct after 300 years of hungry demon corelings. A handful of Messengers brave the night between the increasingly isolated populace behind protective wards. Arlen Bales will search anywhere, dare anything, to save the world. Maybe Abban, a merchant in the Great Bazaar of Krasia who purports to sell anything, has the answer.

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    Piercing Silence, Grey Wolves Series Novella

      Quinn Loftis
     Piercing Silence, Grey Wolves Series Novella

It’s been six months since Jacque Lupei was imprisoned in the dark forest with her female pack mates, wondering if they would ever see their mates again. Six months since she and Fane found out that Jen and Decebel would not be the only couple adding a new pup to the pack. Six months of peace and quiet…Jacque doesn’t know it, but the reprieve was about to be over.

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