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Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill are the biggest names in the urban fantasy subgenre—where elves, banshees, trolls, and even stranger creatures walk modern city streets, their presence, and even their existence unsuspected by the human inhabitants. Now these two present a volume of all new urban fantasy, with a stellar lineup of the best new fantasy writers, such as Roberta Gellis, Dave Freer and Eric Flint, Diana Paxton, and more—including two new stories and an afterword by Mercedes Lackey herself, as well as a story by Rosemary Edghill.

L'un des écrivains les plus influents de toute l'histoire des comics nous offre un ouvrage « merveilleux, brillant et souvent émouvant » (Neil Gaiman), qui nous emmène dans l'envers occulte et fantastique de la réalité. Avec son tout premier recueil de nouvelles, couvrant quarante années d'activité, Alan Moore nous présente une palette de personnages aussi variés qu'inoubliables qui découvrent - et dans certains cas, font et défont - la trame diverse et encore largement inexplorée de l'existence. Dans la première des nouvelles, la relation intime entre deux spécialistes de l'amour sorcier connaît de tragiques ramifications.

Daxas has established his dungeon in the Proving Grounds and incorporated two more into his sphere of influence. But his expansion and rule-breaking doesn't end there. His successes have been impressive, but thus far, he has been competing against the other minnows in the Proving Grounds. Other, grander forces, have taken notice and the interfering Divine Lords continue in their campaign to see Daxas destroyed. Daxas will have to think bigger, fighter harder, and cheat in ever more inventive ways if he and his growing pool of desirable disciples are to emerge victorious.

This short story collection of alternate reality what-ifs explores dystopian societies where rules are ignored and questionable comedy is the only safe haven. Prophetic dreams cause comet chaos.

Zaid has one mission: hunt down rogue Anunnaki and bring the magical beings to justice. But when he discovers the nightmare of his ancient civilization in the form of a seemingly ordinary young girl, he knows he must capture her and take her back to his homeland – whether she likes it or not. Kinza’s parents were murdered when she was a child. She’s spent her entire life wondering why they were killed – along with the source of the bizarre tattoo on her stomach.

You're off the edge of the map, elf. Here there be monsters. A mysterious ancient dragon city discovered, a pirate crew on the edge of greatness, and a lone man caught in the middle of two worlds. Jon, Lilly and the crew must bring together every drop of power, skill and cunning to strike back at the Illuminous Empire. But, all is not elven rum and sea lilies.

Fear is universal—a shared human experience that provokes awe, curiosity and terror. It feeds our anxieties, elevating our heartbeats and driving the instinct to survive. But what are we afraid of—and why? Each story in this anthology seeks to answer that question, blurring the boundaries between horror and fantasy fiction.

Hilarious and heartwarming, three standalone novellas and one short story return you to the beloved island of Shifting Sands Resort—or introduce you to it. In A Christmoose Story, hockey player Lars is desperate to impress the shy, bookish caribou shifter Julie. Desperate enough to lie and say that he’s a bear shifter, because who could ever love a big, goofy moose?

In a realm where demons and elves coexist, Adam Harris finds himself in a bewildering situation, devoid of control over his own body. Shackled hands and menacing spears poised for attack, his panic prompts a desperate question: "What's happening here?" A mysterious, otherworldly girl, cloaked in a mystical aura, reacts to his plea. Her eyes ablaze with fiery intensity, she commands his surrender. "Submit, demon!" In that moment, an unfamiliar warmth surges within him, and a glance behind reveals the emergence of ebony wings.

Sometimes life deals a bad hand. But it’s all about how you play the cards. Solidarity in the face of oppression. Songs in the dark. Finding hope in spite of the odds. Thirteen stories set in the dystopian universe of the Aces High, Jokers Wild series keep fighting the good fight in the darkest of times.

In a world of criminals, thugs, con artists, cheats, and swindlers, there must be a man to stand against the powers of darkness and corruption. A man not afraid to walk the mean streets—whether they be those of 1930s Los Angeles, an ancient fantasy realm, or some far-flung planet of a future star empire. He is a man who knows that a “good man” is not always a “nice guy”. But when the chips are down, he understands that a hero does the right thing, even if it means losing everything.

A collection of short stories, from light-hearted moments to darkest sorrows and everywhere in between. A woman who feels out of sync with the people around her meets a man she can finally connect with, but that man is more than he appears. Despite their differences, the two begin a beautiful love affair.

Explore new frontiers with the short fiction of Michael D. Young! These fantasy and science-fiction stories will transport you to strange and exciting new worlds, to the heights of heaven, the depths of the underworld, and everywhere in between. With over twenty years of stories to choose from, there is something for everyone to escape the everyday.

In this satirical short story, we will learn about Peter and Ursula’s experience as vampires, their unique risks as the climate continues to change, and how they plan to use their celebrity to influence public policy and help the climate insecure. This story presents itself as an interview where the listener will go through the well-documented challenges of vampires among us and new issues arising from climate chaos.

In a city where fires rage and heroes are born, Leno stands apart with an inexplicable connection to the flames. Serving under the watchful eye of the fire department's fierce chief, Leila, Leno embarks on daring rescue missions that baffle and inspire his colleagues. As mysterious events unfold and challenges arise, the bond between Leno and Leila deepens, revealing secrets that blur the lines between legend and reality. Fire's Secret: Leno’s Legacy is a tale of courage, rebirth, and the undying spirit of humanity, set against the mesmerizing backdrop of roaring fires and whispered legends.

Brandon's mundane existence is turned upside down the night he's shot at outside his office building. As if that weren't enough, he soon discovers that mythical creatures like Elves, Vampires, and Werewolves are not just the stuff of legend. And with the help of three alluring paranormal ladies, Silvana, Lina, and Johanne, he's about to embark on a journey he never could have imagined. Now, they're training him to be a killer. Preparing him for a battle that could decimate billions of lives, not just on Earth, but across the universe.

This pretty much is what the title says. Many of the stories/novellas here will have only been done in limited print runs, such as in fanzines, magazines, pamphlets, special editions or online magazines. It’s a mixed genre of stories and these are what Brian considers the best of the rest of the stories in his body of work. We’ve got 111,000+ words in this collection so that means lots of enjoyment in what is likely the last collection coming from Brian.

Murderous mirrors. Vicious vampires. Soul-stealing circuses. Jamie Carter is slowly getting the hang of her new position as the museum curator. The museum's past is filled with dark secrets, deadly secrets. There are people hunting Jamie, trying to use her position to gain control of the museum and its power. With each new adventure, the threat to Jamie's life grows. Will Jamie be able to unravel the secrets of the museum in time or will she lose everything and everyone she cares about in the process?

“Phantoms” and “It is Enough” were written next after “Fathers and Children.” Although one of Turgénieff’s minor works, the critics pronounced “Phantoms” original, wonderfully artistic and philosophical, and wonderfully lyrical. The author himself called it “a fantasy,” as he did other sketches in which he sometimes poured out, in lyrical form, his sadness evoked by the contrary laws of nature, and man’s aspirations toward the absolute, the eternal. It demonstrates the somewhat mystical romanticism which lay concealed in Turgénieff’s nature, and only occasionally came to the light.

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.