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As a newly awoken healer, Karzon's magic is unexpectedly rare. When the kingdom of Arlenia crumbles under monsters rising from corrupted gems, Karzon realizes all will fall without him, because his magic alone can destroy the source. Thankfully, he's not alone. Among the fantastic women fighting by his side are Briena, the lithe, silver-haired elven warrior, and Aisri, the breathtaking fire-mage. Together they'll discover the truth behind the dungeon gems and their combined power will face its greatest test in this high-stakes adventure.

Sent back from the year 2124, I’m Sorry, Here’s a Plasma Rifle is the last known work of author Aaron N. Hall before his tragic jet ski accident with a shipping container of rubber ducks. It contains seven short stories, eighteen poems, and four pastry recipes that highlight his affection...

Greedy elves. Warrior princesses. Earnest robots. Sexy frogs. Love Letters to a House on Fire is a collection of stories, letters, poems, and ransom notes that contain thoughtful and quirky observations on the world we live in. Follow along through science fiction- and fantasy-inspired tales of...

This collection brings together three landmark works from Lord Dunsany, one of fantasy literature’s earliest and most imaginative voices. Filled with dreamlike kingdoms, strange gods, heroic legends, and hauntingly poetic prose, these stories helped shape the foundations of modern fantasy. Together, they offer a mesmerizing journey into myth, wonder, and worlds just beyond the edge of reality.

À l’heure où la lumière vacille, ces contes brefs invitent à tendre l’oreille aux frémissements du monde: un détail qui déraille, une rencontre qui se teinte de mystère, un souvenir qui se ranime. Entre chien et loup, le quotidien se fissure et laisse passer l’inattendu — tantôt tendre, tantôt ironique, parfois délicatement inquiétant.

H. P. Lovecraft gilt als Begründer des modernen kosmischen Horrors – ein Erzähler, der das Grauen nicht im Sichtbaren, sondern im Unbegreiflichen verortet. Seine Geschichten öffnen den Blick auf eine Wirklichkeit jenseits menschlicher Vorstellungskraft, in der uralte Mächte, vergessene Zivilisationen und verbotene Erkenntnisse lauern. Diese Hörbuch-Edition vereint zentrale Erzählungen seines Werkes und führt in die düstere, faszinierende Welt des sogenannten „Cthulhu-Mythos".

The Nightmare has finally fallen in Oz, but the trauma it caused weighs heavily on the minds of a handful of people at the Green Delight, a farmstead located in the Emerald Fields beyond the country's great prosperous capital. It is here where Dorothy Gale takes her beloved companion Toto to seek rest, and while there he encounters a handful of new friends who are all experiencing the same sense of uncertainty for Oz's future. Will his time there shed light on the questions he still does not know answers to? And will his new friends prove to be dependable allies in what is to come?

Die siebzehnjährige Tilly Taylor ist begeistert, als sich ihr Traum erfüllt und sie ihre Ausbildung bei der berühmten irischen Whiskey-Brennerei Breath of Fire absolvieren darf. Allerdings bemerkt sie sehr schnell, dass die Distillery beunruhigende Rätsel verbirgt – die Mitarbeiter treffen sich heimlich, gekleidet in altertümliche Gewänder, offenbar, um mysteriöse Rituale zu zelebrieren. Der gleichaltrige Aidan bietet Tilly an, mit ihr gemeinsam herauszufinden, was in den Gewölben der Brennerei wirklich vorgeht.

When the White family come into the possession of a supposedly mystical talisman – a mummified monkey's paw – they are at first sceptical. According to the previous owner, the paw can grant three wishes, but only with a hellish cost. Mr. White, following encouragement from his son, flippantly wishes for £200, which will enable him to pay off the mortgage for his house. But when Mr. White's innocent wish comes true, a series of tragic and horrifying events ensue, changing the family forever.

Gerade meint Truly, das entlegene Westedge wäre wieder in seinem üblichen Zustand entnervender Langeweile versunken, da verdonnert sie Oberhexe Ophelia zu absoluter magischer Enthaltsamkeit. Als ausgerechnet dann die umstrittene Hexe Potion Polly tot aufgefunden wird, ist Langeweile Trulys geringstes Problem. Denn der Verdacht fällt auf Truly. Da Gift im Spiel zu sein scheint, ist sie froh um die Hilfe des Londoner Spezialisten Christopher Prim, mit dem sie sich auf Mörderjagd begibt.

Una antología sobre los animales y el miedo: cada cuento, una criatura que te aterrorizará Bestiario del miedo es una antología fascinante y feroz de cuentos de terror anglosajones de los siglos XIX y XX, donde los animales –naturales o sobrenaturales– se convierten en protagonistas del...

Nachdem sie versehentlich einen Dämon befreit, den Alpha der Werwölfe auf die Palme gebracht und möglicherweise einen Krieg angezettelt hat, bringt Darbys Job als Wächterin ein ernsthaftes Risiko mit sich. Der Rat ist in heller Aufruhr und ein waschechter Gott steht vor ihrer Tür, also muss Darby ihr Leben unter Kontrolle bringen, und zwar pronto. Wenn sie das nicht schafft, könnte das Verlieren ihres Jobs das geringste ihrer Probleme sein.

For well over a century, Monster Hunter International has kept the world safe from supernatural threats far and wide. Now, join us as we delve some of the wilder stories from the library archives which have never seen the light of day. The Monster Hunter Files Vol. 2 continues the secret lore and mythical battles against the forces of evil, and the fallout from these conflicts.

Inside this volume you’ll encounter a flawless time-rescue gone wrong, a beauty treatment with terrifying consequences, a detective hunted by a body-hopping killer, and a homesteader uncovering a truth that rewrites Earth itself. You’ll also find dragons that defy myth, fairy-tale chaos, supernatural horror, and high-concept science fiction that blends heart, humor, and imagination. From time travel and first contact to magical realism, monsters, and folklore-inspired fantasy —every story is brought vividly to life by a stellar narration cast.

Other Tales: Volume III contains eight bizarre and incredible tales of science fiction and fantasy, including the first ever Conan novella by Robert E. Howard, a science fiction story evidently about autism written in 1955, and an original Vonneguttian tale by author Robert Westley, writer of Natural Magic: A Helminverse Novel.

A collection of short stories in the award winning world of Paragon Exordium. 11 Stories, 12 narrators! Produced by Atlas Creed. Narrated by Aaron Smith, Cormac Brennan, Atlas Creed, Wesley Wright, Leumas Llewtnac, River Seabrook, Hel, Zack Rosenfeld, Sean Chaussee, Amber McCulloch, Mikel Melwasul and David Tullius

In this 2026 anthology, 10 top men's adventure, fantasy, and litrpg authors will entertain you with their special, never-before-published stories. A witch love potion, elves, a journey home, succubi and turkey legs, feats, monsters, holy wars, portal lords, waifus, and the 7th Fleet–each author created their own legend and tale.

Dwarves, beat whisperers, steel sentinels, reborn in simulations, battles, space, post apocalypses, the end of the world, and trials of Odysseus–each author created their own legend and tale. Every story is its own self-contained adventure, and an excellent opportunity to sample the work of many bestselling authors in one book. Grab your copy today!

Alex knew life with an angel and demon would bring its challenges. After feuds with monsters and the lords of Hell, he’s got the scars to prove it. Yet between each crisis, Alex, Rachel, and Lorelei share a deep romance and a daily life that makes the dangers all worthwhile—even if some of those days between crises aren’t entirely peaceful, either. COZY SHADOWS collects twenty novelettes and short stories threaded in between the novels of the Good Intentions series, ranging from pure steamy romance and fun to supernatural action and adventure.

The four rules of freelance villainy are as follows: 1. Always wear a mask 2. Never hurt civilians 3. Never kill the heroes you’re paid to fight. 4. And the bad guy always loses. Victor, better known as the super villain Magneron, always played by those rules. He fought the bad fight, got beat, and got paid. And that worked well for him and the many women who loved him. What it didn't work for was the Guild of Villainous Foes, the premiere bad guy organization on the planet!