The Sea, they say, is a harsh mistress. But she gives as well as takes, and the tiny fishing village nestled between the towering cliffs depends on her good graces for survival. James Fairweather is about to discover what happens when her favour is lost. The air is heavy with the tang of salt. On the horizon, clouds are gathering. And something is stirring in the deep, below...The Sea, they say, is a harsh mistress. But she gives as well as takes, and the tiny fishing village nestled between the towering cliffs depends on her good graces for survival.James Fairweather has always been beloved of the sea, right from his early, unusual entry to the village. But the winds are changing, and the tides are turning, and perhaps James is not as well favoured as everyone had thought.The air is heavy with the tang of salt. On the horizon, clouds are gathering. And something is stirring in the deep, below... Storm Watch first appeared in 'Tales from the Asylum: A Steampunk Compilation', published by The Last Line in 2010. 'Tales from the Asylum' is the first volume of 'The Asylum Chronicles'.The AsylumIt was built like a fortress; yet no-one questioned why. It had hundreds of uniformed wardens; almost no-one noticed.It held strange and dangerous inmates; no-one knew.Built in the 1870s, yet seeming to endure forever, the Asylum has seen governments rise and fall, has witnessed wars and riots. It has stories to tell, strange twisting stories of past and future. These are just a few of those stories; these are the Asylum Chronicles…

In modern day Seattle, Mandy is a young witch with the gift of moving things, even material things like magic. But while her skill is unique, she lacks power. Only a joining with the Duke of the House of Merlin will provide the power she needs to fully use her gift. But at what price?In modern day Seattle, Mandy is a young witch with the gift of moving things, even material things like magic. But while her skill is unique, she lacks power. Only a joining with the Duke of the House of Merlin will provide the power she needs to fully use her gift. But at what price? The independent Mandy clings to her freedom in the face of her family's opposition until an idiot prince of the undersea realm of the Puget Sound mers threatens to drown the whole world. Can she stop Prince Dormolon? And at what price?

The questions begin when Seagren first notices her difference. "Are these overpowering hulks really my parents?" Later when she flees those who would surgically alter her, to destroy her craving for the sea, she wonders, "Why do they call me dangerous?"“Stay away from the water, the killing water that will shiver your bones and suck your breath.” At first adolescent Seagren wants to obey, but she is caught between the tug of the sea and the pull of the land. She is That Other Kind, different. And illegal. Why? She doesn't know. Seagren rebells against those who would alter her, and she flees those who would imprison her. Other than the sea, the only safety she finds is with a young village lord who secretly knows why That Other Kind is different and what mission Seagren must fulfill for the good of all.

Lili turns demon – it’s not her fault. For her father, he thinks another way. He believes there is no fairness in justice. He wants her dead, or worse. Lili is never too young to die. Her father will save her from the corrupted life. Lili will fight.In the land of Eluria, honor is everything. As in "Life or death" everything.Join Kendalion,Tokonami, Karutoshi, and Karuka in their quest to stay alive and conquer their worst nightmares. It may all seem jolly in the beginning, but that is just a mere illusion. The world of Eluria is a vast continent, but there's only room for a few champions to be considered "honorable" and these four are on their way to many challenges, both with their allies and foes...Let's just hope that they can put their differences aside and work together first...

Lydia, now known as Aurora, rides the lands at the whim of the Circle, a proud servant of the Light. In the course of her duties, she rescues a wandering mage-historian whose beliefs challenge her own and shatter her view of herself, her training, and even her service to the Light itself.Stand-alone sequel to Apprentice.Lydia, the former baker's apprentice, has grown into a powerful mage indeed. Now known as Aurora, she and her Cluster ride out into the world for the first time, hunting down magically altered monsters ravaging the countryside of her homeland. This simple and straightforward task leads the Cluster into battle with demons and other evils, including a dark mage who kills to raise power. Little do they know that the act of rescuing his next intended victim will alter all of their lives forever...Stand-alone sequel to Apprentice.

He dropped his hand and looked into my eyes. “And since you are the one I’ve chosen, since you are the one that I had at least called a familiar acquaintance, I have decided to ask you this question of a lifetime.”“There’s a world,” he began as he leaned up against one of the poles surrounding the fountain. I wanted to laugh at the cheesiness of the moment, but I couldn’t. My eyes were caught on his, and I wasn’t able to look away. I was mesmerized. By what, I’ve no idea. But I was. “It’s dissimilar from the one you perceive. You are a great force in this world of weakness, and there is little that can overpower you, but many still attempt. And the look you’re giving me now is one I never received before I escaped from my painful cocoon; no one would give me the time of day. Now even you want to converse with me. Nothing is more marvelous than this life I’m existing in, Catrina.” He dropped his hand and looked into my eyes. “And since you are the one I’ve chosen, since you are the one that I had at least called a familiar acquaintance, I have decided to ask you this question of a lifetime.” He pushed his fingers through his hair, seeming almost nervous as I tried to comprehend what these words mean. More riddles. Harvey reached forward and touched my arm, running his hand down to my elbow. I stood there, marveled, and confused, chills running down my body from his cool touch. “Would you like to be a part of this new world, Catrina?”

A village destroyed, it's people slaughtered, a young elf woman enslaved. It is up to her last remaining relative to save her before she too is lost. Her life as she knew it is gone, will he save her before her life ends? The First book of the Saga of Loralil Greyfox, a young elf maiden. She sees her family killed, her village destroyed and everything as she knows it ends.A divorced man decides to take a risky chance at solving his money problems during a storm in Ireland. All he has to do is make it to the boathouse, but the waves have other ideas.

How do you train your mind not to react to everything you see or hear? Agnes' mind is a danger to herself and those around her. She is a teenager trying to gain forgiveness for the thoughts that have caused harm to so many in her past. She seeks out father MacArthur to confess her sins and gain absolution. Each story draws Father MacArthur into Agnes' hell. Can he save her from herself?How do you train your mind not to react to everything you see or hear? Agnes' mind is a danger to herself and those around her. She is a teenager trying to gain forgiveness for the thoughts that have caused harm to so many in her past. She seeks out father MacArthur to confess her sins and gain absolution. Each story draws Father MacArthur into Agnes' hell. Can he save her from herself?Training is the second story in the Malevolent Chronicles series. Follow Agnes as she reveals her innermost thoughts, fears and sins. WIll father MacArthur learn how Agnes came to possess such talents and can he save her from those who are after her?

“Tad Williams’ work is an essential part of any science fiction and fantasy library” – Christopher PaoliniTad Williams’ second collection of short fiction showcases the great range of this uniquely talented writer, containing many permutations of fantastic fiction, from high fantasy, to searing, sci-fi thriller, to zombie horror, to comic-book script, to horror-movie film script, and much, much more. Pure entertainment from the hand of a master. Also featuring a new introduction.

Little Gail London and her friend Joel Quarrel are out on a cold and lonely morning at the end of summer, when they make the find of the century: a dead plesiosaur, the size of a two-ton truck, washed up on the sand. With the fog swirling about them, they make their plans, fight to defend their discovery, and face for the first time the enormity of mortality itself… all unaware of what else might be out there in the silver water of Lake Champlain.

The Doorway By Evelyn E. Smith

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In this story of hidden magic and forbidden love, the King's Rider Justin befriends Ellynor, a young novice at a convent-only to discover that she is a mystic being manipulated by the fanatical Daughters of the Pale Moon into hunting down and killing other mystics.

Brenna Strachan is getting ready to turn 30. For a demon, this is the time of maturing. She’ll gain all her demon powers and have eternity to learn to use them.But maturing has a drawback, for the next month, she’s mortal.Brenna Strachan is getting ready to turn 30. For a demon, this is the time of maturing. She’ll gain all her demon powers and have eternity to learn to use them. But maturing has a drawback, for the next month, she’s mortal. Prophesy says she’ll become one of the most powerful beings on Earth. There’s a long list of beings who fear and loathe the power that Brenna might gain and are willing to take advantage of her status as a mortal. However, when one of her own family members is involved in plotting her death, it’s becomes about more than just survival.

Have you ever met a vampire? What would it be like? Here is one version.Most days start off as normal days. At least that’s what little Lenny Helzerman thinks. He thinks that there aren’t any good or bad days—it’s just the stuff that happens during the day that makes it good or bad or memorable or forgettable. Little Lenny Helzerman doesn’t expect anything more from one day than he does any other day and he doesn’t give anything more to one day than he does any other day. It is all the same. And this suits him just fine.