Titles in Anthologies & Short Stories

Combined for the first time in one collection are all seventeen SHIELD KNIGHT short stories, adventures set in the world of FROSTBORN, SEVENFOLD SWORD, and DRAGONTIARNA! Follow the adventures of Ridmark Arban and his allies as they fight to defend the kingdoms of Andomhaim and Owyllain from the powers of dark magic.

As the second son, Sef knows his place in the world is in his brother’s shadow, and his destiny is a betrothal to a woman marked for Death. Everything changes in a moment, though, when his twin’s wedding becomes his. Lady Akila finds only one thing more distasteful than allying herself to the Court of Dusk: closing her eyes to the fact that the Night Court is making bargains with the Underworld. If she has to take a bridegroom from a lesser Court to secure her people’s safety, then so be it. At least she’ll be wedding the elder brother.

Eine Akademie, die Magie und Technik meisterhaft vereint, einer der mächtigsten Zauberer der Welt und ein finsteres Geheimnis aus alter Zeit ... "Ich mache schon noch eine ordentliche Hexe aus Ihnen." Raban Rabensturm ist einer der elitären Professoren für alte Magie an der Akademie der Stürme. Dem spröden Einzelgänger stehen turbulente Zeiten bevor, als er gegen seinen erklärten Willen die vierzehnjährige Roberta in verkürzter Zeit zu einer Magierin höchsten Ranges ausbilden soll.

This audiobook box set includes the first three books of the Dirty Blood series, a enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy romance. Book 1, Bite the Woman that Feeds: Kingsnake only wanted my bloodbut now, he wants all of me. Human and vampire go from enemies to lovers and unlikely allies in this first...

Then you're in for a treat. Volume three of our popular anthology series is sure to scratch that questionable itch. With stories by Michael Knost, William Joseph Roberts, Philip K. Booker, Christopher Woods, D. Raymond Smith, David Badurina, H.P. Holo, James Palmer, Jason Cordova, Lee Ellis, M Leigh, Michael Morton, Michael Craig, and Guest Editorial by Faith Hunter.

Ich hatte nur einen kleinen Spaziergang geplant. Einen kurzen Abstecher in das unheimliche Waldgebiet, das ich von meinem wunderlichen Onkel geerbt hatte. Ich konnte ja nicht ahnen, dass dieser riesige, uralte Wald einige sehr finstere Geheimnisse bereithielt, die in unserer Welt gar nicht existieren durften. Und ganz bestimmt hatte ich nicht mit den drei einschüchternden, gehörnten Kreaturen gerechnet, die gar nicht daran dachten, mich wieder gehen zu lassen. Sie hatten nämlich mein Geheimnis gewittert: Meine Jungfräulichkeit.

Escape on a journey from the ordinary to the extraordinary with award-winning fantasy editor Paula Guran. This superbly curated collection explores myth and fable, dark and light—a heroic creature facing a dangerous demon; an earthly love facing the mossy decay of death. With tales of living ball gowns and timid monsters, of modern witches and multidimensional magic, these twenty-four stories will transport you from fantastical realms that push the limits of imagination to alternative realities mirroring much of our own.

The Fairy Ring is a lovely story, somewhat reminiscent of The Princess Bride, particularly with Cait's feelings about mushy love stories. The interplay between Grandpa, Cait, and Chelsea is both fun and realistic, and many families are likely to see themselves in the interactions. This is a fun story, with most of the elements of a classic fairy tale, told with a few modern twists. Look forward to Grandpa's surprising secret at the end.

La giovane nativa Fiore d'Argento, per colpa dell'avidità dei suoi genitori, riceverà un dono pericoloso da parte di uno sciamano: una penna magica, che darà alla sua risata il potere di trasformare i chicchi di caffè in pepite d'argento. Possedere un simile potere nel vecchio West significa avere guai. Soprattutto quando la faccenda arriverà alle orecchie dello spregiudicato señor Ferano, il più grande produttore di caffè del continente. La sola speranza di Fiore di liberarsi dall'incantesimo è trovare cinque persone che rifiutino la penna del Condor Iridescente.

This genre-bending collection explores the catalysts and consequences of transformation through the tales of a murderous fairy, a wayward explorer, a young girl carving a new fate from the ugliness of her world, and a father and son who hold the power of life and death in their hands.

Magic & Malice: When Ember Rose is tasked with covering the birthday party of a wealthy 200-year-old matriarch for the local paper's society section, she doesn't bank on the guest of honor dying before the cake is served. Magic & Mythos: A murder in Starry Hollow forces Ember to team up with her law enforcement nemesis—leprechaun Deputy Bolan. Magic & Mishaps: Ember Rose is working hard to smooth the path for her relationship with the stoic vampire Alec Hale. She hits a massive bump, however, when a body is discovered drained of blood and Alec is one of the key suspects.

Join James, our intrepid adventurer, streamer, and bug hunter, as he jumps headfirst into the first true immersion VRMMORPG game and explores the digital reality that the dev's have kept under lock and key. No previews? No class or race info before launch? What could possibly go wrong? Especially starting in the empire inspired by ancient Egypt. Rolling a character reminiscent of an old-school D&D cleric, James takes on the world of Sosaku Online with spear, shield, and holy fire.

Ten years ago, deep within a rift, a choice was granted. Defeat the Demon King and end the apocalypse. Or take his power for themselves and keep the rifts open. Sloan chose an ending. His party turned against him. They killed him. They split his legacy and belongings amongst themselves. They hid the truth. They profited. Those heroes who betrayed the world. Now he’s back. Reborn. Reincarnated in a world where the system is life.

Zach Riley is a man on the run… from something, or someone, that he just can’t figure out. What, pray tell, might that be? Women who are around him want to jump him, and get him into bed. But Zach can’t figure out why! He simply can’t take it anymore, so he escapes, taking refuge in his own spaceship and he never, ever, leaves it. But his comfortable, if lonely, lifestyle is suddenly thrown into chaos.

The Book of Drabbles is an anthology of stories that are exactly 100 words in length. Within this audiobook are stories of magic, science, and horror. Step inside and let these amazing authors from around the world wrench your heart, make you smile, or unsettle you to your core.

These interconnected stand-alone fairy tale retellings are set on the continent of Solstice, where dragons do their own thing, and enchanters run amok. If you enjoy strong heroines, clean romance, and fantasy worlds with a dash of intrigue, then lose yourself in the fairy tale world of The Kingdom Tales today. Box Set 1 includes Kingdom of Beauty: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Kingdom of Slumber: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty, and Kingdom of Cinders: A Retelling of Cinderella.

In a magical world known as ‘The Wyrd’ only those who have the Spark can be adventurers, diving into magical dungeons, getting epic loot, and leveling up by collecting essence. Caldor is several years past the age when most people find out they are sparked, but that doesn’t stop him from wishing. Caldor’s father was an adventurer and he wants nothing more than to be like him, an Arcane Knight. When his hunt goes sideways and he finds that he can harness the powers of being a Sparked, he is filled with excitement and ready to battle his way to the top!

Im Schatten des Magierrats. Ich dachte, ich bin in Sicherheit, doch der Magierrat hat nicht vor, die Stadt so schnell wieder zu verlassen. Die Magier haben nichts Gutes im Sinn, doch was genau sind ihre Pläne? Im vierzehnten Buch bekommt die Stadt unerwünschten Besuch. Die Frist des Magierrates läuft unerbittlich ab. Runa und ihre Freunde versuchen alles, um seine Forderung zu erfüllen. Nun, fast alles. Denn Eva ist davon überzeugt, dass die einzige Möglichkeit, ihren Verlobten zu retten, die Fay sind. Und davon wollen die anderen nichts wissen.

In einer Ausgestoßenen erwacht unheilvolle Glyphen-Magie. Ein Prinz soll die Völker der Berge gegen einen unbarmherzigen Feind vereinen. Über dem Gebirge des Winters ziehen düstere Wolken auf. Elija soll einen erbarmungslosen Feind aufhalten, sein Weg führt ihn in die Wirren eines jahrhundertealten Konflikts, der die drei Stämme der Berge entzweit hat. Doch nicht nur äußere Feinde bedrohen ihn, sondern auch der Zweifel an seiner eigenen Bestimmung. In der jungen Frau Chenka erwacht eine uralte Magie. Sie flieht vor unheimlichen Angreifern und weiß nicht, dass ihr Schicksal über das aller Menschen entscheiden könnte.

Willkommen in Stallen, der elitären Magierschule! Bis vor kurzem wusste die 16-jährige Ashkana noch nichts von ihrer Existenz. Thresh hat Ashkana seine Gefühle offenbart und ihr gesagt, sie solle in den nächsten Tagen nicht auf den Campus zurückkehren. Er plant, eine Rebellion anzuführen und seinen Vater zu stürzen, um sich so von seinem Joch zu befreien. Ashkana ist sich nicht sicher, ob sie doch noch etwas länger in Stallen bleiben soll, um sich mit Bramlha zu treffen, einer Frau, die ihr helfen könnte, Claw Feather zu finden, der seit einigen Tagen vermisst wird.