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In the aftermath of the battle with the Right Hand of Chaos, the world steadily tilts toward the darkness, and the wave of supernatural violence wreaks havoc all over the state. So, when Declan receives a late-night call from his FBI handler, asking for his help with the attack on the local law school, he’s not surprised. A mysterious and powerful force hunts werewolves worldwide and subjects them to a test by fire before killing them. And the epicenter of this senseless brutality seems to be located in Riverbend, Illinois.

In a quiet glen beyond the reach of the railway lives a peculiar family who knows the best magic is the kind found in ordinary moments. When Ismay Gebhardt is dismissed from yet another teaching post after an unfortunate accident (which everyone survived!), she accepts a last-chance job as a...

Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires. Rozlyn is a courtesan who dreams of becoming a prestigious seamstress in the Dawnbreak Court. When the mysterious Marquis of Shadows offers her his patronage, Rozlyn’s dream of owning a dress shop is finally within her reach. That is, until she’s forced into a marriage to the Marquis. The Marquis of Shadows is the greatest sorcerer in all of Grimm, but when he recklessly created a spell for revenge, he bound himself to his tower. The curse can only be broken by one maiden.

Many of the stories in this book seem at the same time both familiar and strange. Their authors valued family, duty, patience and heroism. They longed for children in their old age, and rejoiced when they saw cruelty and envy punished, wrongs righted, and kindness and bravery rewarded.

Deep in the forest lives Mehrab the witch, coping with loneliness in her own strange ways and quietly battling her demons. One evening, a young woman appears on her doorstep seeking shelter, pursued by godhounds who wish to destroy all those practising magic, and Mehrab’s solitary existence is disrupted as she teaches the girl how to control her powers. Together they forge a cure for their isolation with heartbreaking consequences...

Rediscover master fantasist and World Fantasy Award winner Tanith Lee’s classic dark fantasy series, Tales from the Flat Earth, where demons and gods grant wonders and wreak havoc. Visit the Upperearth, where dwell the gods; the Underearth, the realm of nightmarish demons; the Innerearth, domain of the dead; and the Flat Earth itself, the home of mortals.

Even grownups should have a little fun every now and then. It's time for us to reclaim our childhood in the land of Make Believe. And who better to take us there than Matta A. Rhymes? More commonly known as Mother Goose, Matta is a country girl full of a whole lot of sass! In short-story fashion, she recalls her life adventures with humor, excitement, and the countless missteps that shape who she becomes. The fact that a troublemaking goose follows her around and causes problems whenever the chance arises makes these stories that much more entertaining.

She's a rebel with a cause. He represents everything she's fighting against. But they need each other to survive the land of endless winter. Gerta was raised wild and free in the winter tundra, and she will fight to remain free of the foreign oppressors alongside her clan. When the Empire sends a new garrison to the fortress, Gerta and her clan are ready to teach them a lesson. But they are unprepared for just what kind of garrison has come. Kay was trained to bring law and order to the far corners of the Empire.

Hanuman is confident, yet the weight of his duty is overwhelming. A treacherous journey, with towering waves, deceptive illusions, unknown enemies, and hidden dangers, tests Hanuman’s resolve and determination. But he never expected that every step forward would test not just his strength but also his unwavering faith. Encountering unexpected enemies and formidable foes shapes his path, deepening his resolve.

Ren, a brilliant young man with a mind for logic, is torn from his ordinary life when a deadly accident during a chemistry experiment sends him to another world. Faced with seven gods and goddesses, Ren is offered a choice: move on in death, or embark on a dangerous quest in a new realm where beasts, magic, and oppressive rulers hold sway. Armed with a unique ability to absorb the powers of creatures he eats, Ren sets out on a journey that will transform him from a powerless boy into a formidable force capable of shaking an entire kingdom.

Across space, in the vast expanse between the realms, Odin and the Gods of Asgard do battle with the Jotunn. The Jotunn have managed to destroy one planet already, forcing the realms to unite against them, beating them back. Now, in this brief lull in the conflict, Odin hears whispers and murmurings of a new alliance, one that could threaten to undo the balance of power and cast the realms into true chaos.

Atlas Skye is the renowned prince of pleasure with the magical ability to elicit desire. Repulsed by his son's shameless reputation, the kralv issues Atlas an ultimatum. Find a wife or be shipped to a remote camp in the mountains to mine for fire rubies. Everinne Auvyre is touched by death. She thrives on careless decisions to avoid her volatile magic and the nightmares haunting her. When her brother refuses to aid her destructive habits, she finds employment at the Mystic Obscura, an exclusive parlor full of provocative entertainment, where the price to enter is a single drop of blood.

Struggling to gain control of her magic, Jenyfer is determined to stay away from Ordes and the crew of The Excalibur, convinced she’s a danger to them all. So, when the women of The Night Queen offer her a place on board, she sets sail for a new life. By order of the gods, Arthur travels to his mother’s homeland to prepare himself to fulfil a destiny he isn’t sure he wants, or deserves. While trying to decipher the Fisher Queen’s messages, Arthur finds the family he craves–and more questions than answers.

Magic tears through an unsuspecting planet of humans, bringing mythology and monsters to life—and providing humanity a chance to prove their mettle. The world teeters on the precipice between salvation . . . and damnation. With the anomaly in control of one of Scotland's major cities and tens of thousands devoured, the race to find a solution is officially on, and the corruption shows its teeth. When members of Calum's inner circle fall to the repulsive, incurable sickness, the situation grows desperate.

On a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice. For hundreds of years, the fighters of the Kusanagi Peninsula have held the Empire's enemies at bay, earning their frozen spit of land the name "The Sword of Kaigen". Born into Kusanagi's legendary Matsuda family, f14-year-old Mamoru has always known his purpose: To master his family's fighting techniques and defend his homeland.

Voran can’t help but believe the rumors. As blight ravages the countryside and darkness covers the sun, the young warrior of Vasyllia hears of an ancient spirit that devours souls. He feels powerless to fight the oncoming devastation until a mythical creature entrusts him with a long-forgotten song. Legend has it that such a song can heal the masses, overthrow kingdoms, and raise humans to divine beings.... Armed with the power of the song, Voran must hunt down the dark spirit before it achieves its goal of immortality.

After 700 years of being ruled by man, the Parliament of Erl is ready to be ruled by a magical lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord of Erl sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland’s daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. Alveric makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, wins her hand, and they return to Erl together. Alveric and Lirazel marry and have a son, but marriage between a mortal and a fairy princess is never simple. Lirazel struggles to adapt to the customs of humans.

"Le monstre se fit entendre. Un bruit effroyable, causé par le poids énorme de son corps, par le cliquetis terrible de ses écailles et par des hurlements affreux, annonça son arrivée. En voyant approcher la Bête, qu'elle ne put envisager sans frémir en elle-même, la Belle avança d'un pas ferme, et d'un air modeste salua fort respectueusement la Bête. Cette démarche plut au monstre et, se retournant vers la Belle, il lui dit : "Bonsoir, la Belle".

Babayaga la sorcière est retenue contre son gré dans une résidence pour personnes âgées. Dans le folklore slave, Babayaga est un être surnaturel qui apparaît comme une vieille femme difforme ou féroce. Dans la culture, elle vivait dans une hutte généralement décrite comme debout sur des cuisses de poulet. Elle peut aider ou gêner ceux qui la rencontrent où la recherchent.

A wonderful collection of spine-tingling ghost stories and thought-provoking essays on insects. This new version has an introduction "Hearn and Japan", which details the continuing influence of Hearn on contemporary Japan.