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A mind-blind scholar outwits the mages who disdain him. A gold mage must secure a bank vault from a monster capable of obliterating entire cities. An aging basketweaver wakes up one morning to find a brand new river in front of her house. A palace-sized octopus seeks to defend his city from a living fortress of bone—if he can get his arms to cooperate. In these twenty-four short stories set in the world of Mage Errant, John Bierce explores the murky depths of history, forgotten corners of Ithos and beyond, and the strangest reaches of magic itself.

Der Gestaltwandler Trey Dixon pokert so gut, wie sein Wolf heult. Aber sein mangelndes Wissen über die zwielichtige Unterwelt des Glücksspiels in Las Vegas könnte ihn das Leben kosten. Nach einer verrückten Nacht gerät er in Schwierigkeiten – und verliebt sich Hals über Kopf in die zierliche Drachengestaltwandlerin, die ihm zusammen mit seinem Gewinn auch sein Herz stibitzt. Ehe er sich versieht, steht nicht nur Geld auf dem Spiel, sondern auch das Leben seiner vom Schicksal auserkorenen Gefährtin.

This collection of short stories and poems by Ada Hoffmann traverses extraordinary universes packed with faeries, cyborgs, talking otters, punitive gods, lovestruck sea creatures, fossil hunters, extraterrestrials, and much more. Exploring themes of love and self-existence, community and otherness, and perseverance, Resurrections is a wondrous blend of genres and literary forms.

The final leg of the fatal journey is at hand as Grey Cloak and Dyphestive cling to survive in the darkest corners of Gapoli and other worlds abroad. It will take more than armies to defeat Black Frost and his diabolical minions, who continue to grow in strength in power. No man, woman, or beast will escape the wrath of the gargantuan terrifying terror, but the fearless Blood Brothers and their comrades will stop at nothing to rid the world, once and for all, of the evil menace or die trying.

Una antología que concentra todo el potencial fantasioso y onírico de Gaiman: historias de terror y de fantasmas, ficción especulativa y cuentos de hadas, fábulas perversas y versos sorprendentes.

The Artifacts are starting be found, and the reality of them becoming united again looms over the world. The immortal Alfasid's return seems assured.

This bundle includes Children of Amarid, The Outlanders, and Eagle-Sage.

Il diciottenne Farin vive nel villaggio medievale di Haufen, Il ragazzo è un emarginato, perché come figlio del becchino è deriso e maltrattato dagli altri abitanti del villaggio. Eppure, la sua unica scelta è apprendere il mestiere del padre, sempre più vittima dell'alcol. Le cose cambiano senza preavviso per Farin quando muore la strega del villaggio e lui la prepara per il funerale. Perché la strega porta un misterioso amuleto al collo e Farin non riesce a resistere alla tentazione di indossare il gioiello... Tiene per sé il suo segreto... tanto non gli crederebbe nessuno.

Si estás viendo la posibilidad de comprar y oír este Audiolibro, estas en lo correcto, vale 100% la pena comprar y oír este Audiolibro ¿Por qué decimos tantas mentiras? Basado en una falacia del autor Eliecer Gómez Córdoba.

"Království Aquilonské. Sem přišel Conan, zvaný Cimmeřan, černovlasý a zachmuřený, s mečem v pěsti, zloděj, pobuda a rváč, který choval v srdci velké smutky, sny a radosti, aby srazil zářící trůny světa pod podrážky svých zaprášených sandálů…“ Příběhy Conana z Cimmerie, neohroženého, přímočarého hrdiny jsou právem jsou řazeny do zlatého fondu světové literatury. Dodnes je čtou miliony čtenářů a Conan stále ožívá v pracích dalších a dalších autorů. Povídka Meč s fénixem je Howardovým prvním vydaným textem o Conanovi.

Niemand weiß sicher, wie der Schatten entstanden ist. Die Geistlichen behaupten, dass es ein Fluch der Götter sei, mit dem diese die Welt belegten. Die Philosophen hingegen bestehen darauf, dass der Schatten von Strix nichts anderes ist als ein Segen, und ein Meilenstein in der Entwicklung der Menschheit. Einig sind die beiden Seiten sich nur darin, dass er eines Tages diese Welt verschlingen und so sehr verändern wird, dass man sie nicht mehr wiedererkennt.

The circus comes to town . . . and a man gets to go to the stars. A young girl on a vacation at the sea meets the man of her dreams. Who just happens to be dead. And an immortal pirate. A swordfighter pens his memoirs . . . and finds his pen is in fact mightier than the sword. Welcome to Gene Wolfe's playground, a place where genres blend, and a genius's imagination straps you in for the ride of your life. The Wolfe at the Door is a brand-new collection from one of America's premiere literary giants, showcasing some material been seen before

Fantasy fans rejoice! Robert E. Howard may no longer be penning Conan tales but that doesn't mean you have to go without your fix of axe wielding barbarians, lusty wenches, and evil wizards! Literary Rebel is dedicated to bringing you a new crop of monthly fantasy fiction by talented authors.

Threads are converging in this collection of short stories. Sir Demitri Reyven goes toe to toe with an old friend and comrade as dragons circle overhead. Sir Bryan meets ghosts from his past and meets a horrible end...or does he? And Captain Sidonia continues to lead the caravan of orphans to Starlight Monastery while the mercenaries of the Grey Wolves, under her command, struggle to continue at under half-strength.

Skyboat Media presents Give the People What They Want and Other Stories of Sharp Wit, Cunning Women, and Wild Magic, an original collection of short stories from Alex Bledsoe.

Das Finale der epischen Trilogie rund um Lormak, Avi, Krax und Iridon! Die Lage spitzt sich zu, denn die Dämonen sind nicht aufzuhalten. Der Konflikt droht, nicht nur die Menschen ins Verderben zu stürzen, sondern auch die Elfen und Zwerge und alle anderen Völker Yurs. Doch selbst vereint sind die Aussichten düster, denn Iridon Vulkola hat seine Rache sorgfältig geplant. Die ultimative Konfrontation steht bevor. Ihr Ausgang wird nicht nur über das Wohl oder Wehe eines ganzen Kontinents entscheiden, sondern könnte sogar die Grundfesten der Götterwelt zum Einsturz bringen.

The year is 1642. As a decades-long war rages through Central Europe, military field surgeon Martin shares a shocking truth with his apprentice Gustav: Demons are real, and the victims of battle are their reward for fighting for mankind. A reveal that changes everything.

When things go bump in the night, there's only one federal agency that stands between the supernatural and humankind...CERBERUS. C.E.R.B.E.R.U.S. stands for “Clandestine Enforcement and Reconnaissance Bureau, Extranormal Rampart Division of the United States”—the American law enforcement unit that was created to deal with all things magical and unexplained. Follow along as Deputy Marshal Tony Mendoza is inducted into the supernatural underworld by the shadowy agency and its enigmatic leader, Director Strickland.

Six short stories set in the worlds of Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter, Bubba the Monster Hunter, and The Dead Old Ladies Detective Agency from award-winning author John G. Hartness!

I'd known my fair share of tragedy in the last year. Lost my family, abandoned by my friends... things were looking down. Imagine my surprise when I get ripped out of my own reality and forcibly enrolled in a magic school nestled between the seams of the multiverse. My new purpose? Defend all of creation against the Outer Gods and keep from dying at the hands of the Void Things. But there's something nefarious about my headmistress... something I don't trust. At least I'm not alone anymore.