An alien pyramid has appeared on Earth, squatting in the middle of Chicago. It is growing, destroying the city as it does — and nothing seems able to stop it, not even the might of the US military. Somehow, the alien device is snatching people and — for unknown reasons — transporting them into worlds of mythology. Dr Lukacs is one of the victims. Granted, he's an expert on mythology. But myths are not something he'd thought to encounter personally. Or wanted to! Sure, he has a couple of tough paratroopers along with him, as well as a blonde Amazon biologist and a very capable maintenance mechanic. Unfortunately, modern weapons don't work, and the Greek gods are out to kill the heroes. Well, yes, they've got Medea and Arachne and the Sphinx on their side (both Sphinxes, actually — the Greek version as well as the Egyptian). And at least some of the Egyptian gods seem friendly. But that can be a very mixed blessing, to say the least. Oh, and whatever you do—don't mention dwarf-tossing.

“Then it is settled,” Felix declared. “Come hell or high water, when this is all over, at least one of us here will not make it out alive.” When Bronwen Snow is pulled from her cottage in the middle of the night, she finds herself seeking the help of three mysterious boys who reside in an abandoned castle deep in the hillside. With only a hasty handwritten note and a vague sense of dread to guide her, Bronwen is forced to put her trust in the eccentric and willful Felix Cavara and his eternal curse – immortality.

As Fred the Mermaid tries to fit in with her own kind, she finds herself hooked on both Artur, the High Prince of the undersea realm, and Thomas, a hunky marine biologist. She's also caught between two factions of merfolk: those happy with swimming under the radar-and those who want to bring their existence to the surface.

In the years since the end of The Herald War, the world has become complacent despite Catrin Volker's warnings. When the darkness of her visions comes to pass, no one is prepared, and the fate of humanity will rest in her hands.Regent, book one of The Balance of Power trilogy, is the much anticipated continuation of the World of Godsland fantasy series, which began with The Dawning of Power trilogy.In the years since the end of The Herald War, the world has become complacent despite Catrin Volker's warnings. When the darkness of her visions comes to pass, no one is prepared, and the fate of humanity will rest in her hands.

A world in flux throws two brothers into an adventure that takes them on a magical journey into a strange world, testing their mettle as it expands their consciousness.Where is their life headed? The world seems to be shifting on its axis!Young Rordan is compelled to leave home and pursue his education as an alchemist. His rambling brother Fikna decides to tag along on the journey.Kea and her strange posse menace the brothers every step of the way. Every adventurer needs a helper and Rordan finds it in Borus, a strange creature he befriends as the brothers travel through Selta, to a region where alchemy still flourishes.En route through Selta Rordan acquires a cryptic map which like a crystal ball changes each time you look at it.Glenys, an apprentice in alchemy joins the brothers adding her skills in and knowledge of the supernatural. When Rordan gets assigned to Master Beag perilous connections to the powers of darkness emerge.Join the adventurers as they confront a hostile world where in a matrix of magic the brothers and their friends struggle to bring consciousness to a world cast in darkness.

A Conyn the Barbarian story.Conan’s boredom with the bureaucracy of queenship doesn’t last long. There are others plotting to suborn her Black Dragons, and slay the queen, with the sorceress Thoth-Amin lurking.A Gender Switch Adventure.As the great king of the golden kingdom that sits atop the highest mountain in Bal-Mont, Gadreel thought that he was invincible. Until an unexpected enemy sent his defenses crumbling down, and took over his kingdom. Now, he was stripped of his honor, kicked to the curb, and was banished to the Earth, never set to return until the passing of the fiftieth blood moon. For the last five decades, he spent his life planning the Herculean mission to reclaim the kingdom that was taken away from him. But in order for his plans to prosper, he has to take Laura with him to Bal-Mont, and use her against the powers that be. But she could only traverse to his world if he will take her innocence and ruin her. It seems easy to do, but a real daunting task, for he was a gigantic monster, and she was still a friggin' virgin. But he must do it, by hook or by crook, or he could bid goodbye to the grand scheme he has plotted for fifty years to avenge his great loss, and claim back what was rightfully his. Living in a world where she doesn't fit in, Laura struggled to live a normal life. Unwanted by her own mother and bullied by her peers, she longs for love and acceptance. Until one day, at twilight, she finds herself lost in the heart of the dark forest. There, she meets a mystical creature who takes her in for a rough ride. It's a big leap into the darkness, but something she will never regret. Or maybe she will.

From the bestselling author of 'Midnight is a Lonely Place' and 'Lady of Hay', this is a supernatural suspense novel. Joss feels led to trace her natural parents and her search takes her to an empty old house in Essex, haunted by an unnamed presence.

In the buried archives of the Temple of Dust may lie the secret to defeating the Curse, a creature which seeks to destroy 16 year old Ria for the forbidden gifts she possesses. But it is from among the ranks of those who control the Curse where Ria will find her best chance of success. Only the Priestess Niri can save Ria from the forces that hunt her, if Niri doesn’t betray the girl first.The world of Myrrah is ruled by the Church of Four Orders, gathering together the separate powers of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. But there are those with a forbidden gift, called Magic, and its use is punishable by death. The peace created when the Church of Four Orders defeated those wielding Magic is about to be tested and it all starts because of one young woman and a Priestess who fails in her duty.For years, Ria feared she held the gifts of an Elemental and would be called to serve the Church of Four Orders. But the Water Priestess who comes to claim her discovers that Ria's gift is something far worse. Becoming Ria's reluctant protector, Priestess Niri must flee from her former friends and the home she has known since childhood.The Priestess is Ria's best chance to survive the forces that hunt her, if Niri doesn't betray the girl first. With only a fragile hope given to Niri by her lover, the Priest Sinika, Niri and Ria set out on a journey to find the lost Temple of Dust. In its buried archives may lie the secret to defeating the Curse, the Church's creature which seeks to destroy 16 year old Ria for the forbidden gift she possesses. Along with Ria comes Ty and his sister, Lavinia, both bound to defend Ria from the Church of Four Orders and Niri, if they must. However, Ty has been living a life less than honest and keeping it from his sister. To survive a journey that takes them across the breadth of their world, the four must learn to trust each other before pursuit from the Church and Ty's troubled past find them. This is not your typical sword and sorcery epic. In fact in a world split by sea and storms, I like to say it has a lot to do with sailing. You will not find elves, dwarves, vampires, or zombies. Instead in Myrrah there are a myriad of unique cultures from the reclusive Kith in the Forest of Falin to the elusive Ashanti rulers of the Great Desert. The four not-quite friends find new allies, love, and forgotten secrets about an ancient war as they fight to save Ria's life.

Wendell is a young man who learns what his potential is while on a strange, enchanted world with a funny old wizard and ugly troll to mentor and guide him. Prelude to a Hero, the debut book about how Wendell came to be the one expected to save an entire world. . . by accident.Who doesn't want to be noticed? Who doesn't want to be special? Wendell is a seemingly normal teen who's biggest goals are to get a job, buy a car and hopefully find a girlfriend. Unfortunately, the Universe has other plans for him. In the blink of an eye, his life…and world…vanish.Untold power is placed in his hands and now he has an opportunity to become a legendary hero to millions of people. That is…if he doesn't get killed and eaten first.

Tasmorea had lost two kings, one after another.Now after fifteen years, the Heir Apparent was about to come of age.And the young prince wanted the throne.His uncle Oril, just wanted the best for everybody.But Oril will soon be faced with a decision.It was his, “To Rule by Right,” so Oril’s nephew claimedDark Tales of FantasyEvil things happen to good peopleAnd there never is a happy ending!An Anthology of magic and mayhem.Set in a world of Dark Sorcery, where sacrificed life brings forth the vilest of magic.And Creatures of Chaos, bent on destruction, subvert the morals of good.In the end, Evil Things will happen to Good People.

Lucas White is an average office slave looking to blow off steam at his favorite hangout until he gets sucked into a world of bar fights and flaming beer.The Mt. Royal Tavern is a favorite hangout for residents of the Baltimore Arts District, and Lucas White is no exception to this rule. He enters after work one night and finds a fight in full swing, presided over by a strange barmaid with skirts of flame. As he tries to avoid the chaos and find his way home, a voice calls to him from the floor. Will Lucas make it back to Baltimore without being consumed by fire?

One misadventure after the other brings Hiro and Soul down a spiral of painful realizations and epic escapes. With Hiro's emotions slowly returning and Soul's darkest secrets coming to light, they are both stuck wondering what to believe. When trust is shaken Hiro is left with a decision. Save himself, or save Soul's future.Hiroshima, Dark Secrets, is the third book in the four story collection. The adventure continues in a flurry of fire and rage. When all that had been safe is gone, Hiro and Soul leave in search of a new home. Their cross-country adventure ends abruptly when Soul's health fails. The misadventure brings them aboard a train, but what was supposed to be a trip to freedom becomes a nightmare when one of Hiro's old enemies shows up for a visit. The vacation is ruined and the two find that luck refuses to stay. As the story unfolds they are faced with obstacles around every bend. Soul's own secret comes to light and what hope they thought they had fades to nothing.Hiro's mission is left in the balance as he struggled to decide what is more important. Keeping himself safe, or securing a future for Soul. All he knows for sure is that they were almost out of time.

They are the Arcana -- human beings plucked from their lives to battle an invading army of demons. Named after the major trumps of the tarot, they are endowed with magical powers reflected within the cards. Conscripted into duty and held prisoner within a towering enclave, they are sent forward against their will to combat an onslaught of monsters the armies of the world cannot stand against.They are the Arcana -- human beings plucked from their lives to battle an invading army of demons. Named after the major trumps of the tarot, they are endowed with magical powers reflected within the cards. They are Justice, the Hermit, the Chariot, the Moon, the Tower. Conscripted into duty and held prisoner within a towering enclave, they are sent forward against their will to combat an onslaught of monsters the armies of the world cannot stand against. And the price they pay is great.

In this hilarious follow-up to Employment Interview With A Vampire, it’s clear to Deidre that her vampire boss, Nathaniel, needs to get a life...or at least an undead life. Unfortunately, her efforts to gain him a friend will catch the attention of a vampire hunter. Armed with a walker, a fanny pack filled with stakes and a 40-year-old quest for vengeance, Silas may just prove Nathaniel's match.Being a vampire's housekeeper definitely has its downsides. The walls bleed. The ghosts play pranks, and the boss can get murderously angry if his prune juice runs low.In this hilarious follow-up to Employment Interview With A Vampire, Deidre struggles to keep her sanity and her patience in the face of her boss's many "peculiarities". Nathaniel is unliving proof that tempers don't necessarily sweeten with age; he stubbornly clings to his gramophone, denounces the Internet as witch magic and is still fuming over the passage of the nineteenth amendment. To Deidre, one thing is clear. Nathaniel needs to get a life...or at least an undead life. When Deidre takes it upon herself to expand her curmudgeon boss's social circle, she has no way of knowing that her efforts will bring a vampire hunter calling.Armed with a walker, a fanny pack filled with stakes and a 40-year-old quest for vengeance, Silas may just prove Nathaniel's match. Will the battle between Nathaniel and the vampire hunter be a fight to the death, or will someone break a hip first? And what happens to Deidre if the prune juice runs out? Find out in this satirical short story. (Approximately 6,700 words)

Anna has lost her mother, father, and the home she grew up in, but at last she is making steps forward. Russell is interested, and eager in her, until the snow begins to fall.The elohim have arrived, those creatures with teeth, and with them is a young red boy with a very large knife. The time of the decimation is at hand, and no one, not even Anna, is guaranteed survival.Teresa D. Patterson, author of Project Queen, delivers a gritty, gripping tale of urban life with no sugarcoating.How far would you go to clean up your 'hood?Tired of constantly reading headlines about the violence being committed in his community, Xavier Brunswick decides to form Brothers Takin’ Over (BTO) with three of his childhood friends. BTO’s original intention is to help clean up the ‘hood, but large egos and clashing personalities causes them to lose focus of their main goal. In addition to dealing with BTO, Xavier ‘s problems at home continue to fester. He’s angry at his father who is “passing” for white and vows to never become like him. Just when he thinks things can get no worse, his dope-fiend brother, Woodrow, returns from the streets and throws the family into chaos. Having to deal with back-stabbing friends, an alcoholic father, and a crack-head brother is almost more than Xavier can bear. How much can he endure before he finally snaps?