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“Short stories have to accomplish a nearly impossible magic trick: to introduce a world often much stranger than our own and make you care about it in a matter of pages,” writes R. F. Kuang in her introduction. “The most important part of this magic trick is just a willingness to get weird.” The stories in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 are brimming with bizarre and otherworldly premises.

From paranormal plots to stories of the supernatural, tales of the unfamiliar have always fascinated us humans. To keep the tradition alive, fantasy aficionado Paula Guran has gathered the most delightfully disturbing work from some of today's finest writers of the fantastique! No two mysterious shadows are alike, and the same can be said for the books in this series. The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 contains more than twenty stories. Listener beware and indulge if you dare, because these chilling tales are sure to spook and surprise!

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.

Whether its saving a Princess(or three), driving across the the USA with some lovely companions, or following a bard on his adventures with mythical ladies, this collection is full of everything you want to listen to. This omnibus includes: The Portal, the Plumber, and the Princesses; Truck Drivin’ Hero; and Young, Dumb, and Full of Charisma.

The First Arc of Monster Girl Collection in one place! Auroro was a sinful man reborn by a goddess of romance. He found a new life in the world of Mistrim with no memories, a timer on his life he had to extend, and a mysterious, overwhelming power. This first adventure sees Auroro meeting dazzling heroines, terrifying heroes, powerful monsters, monsters that are hotter than they should be, and much more!

Mykah had been the Empire’s greatest general before it had rotted to corruption. Now he builds his own empire in order to crush the greatest nation in the world. At his side is the stunning woman who leads the horned barbarians from the north, known as the oni. The Empire’s armies are limitless. They have dragons, vampires, scores of mages, space-bending foxes, and more patriotic knights than one can imagine. Their industrial network can outfit an army in days. Sometimes, winning requires a lot more than just a good army and tactics.

After both his parents and grandfather were killed by bandits, Jack sets out on the path to revenge. To achieve his revenge he'll need power, power that only the Adventurers Guild can offer. To join the guild he'll need to pass a test, he'll have to complete the Beginners Trial Dungeon in order to advance and receive his starting class. The beginners dungeon is home to many perils, and there's a saying that only one in one hundred people who enter the dungeon survive its trials.

Chad Stone's life took a dramatic turn when he was laid off from his job and forced to move back in with his parents. But little did he know, his struggles were just the beginning of a culinary adventure unlike any other. After finding solace in a popular MMORPG, Chad suddenly finds himself transported to a strange new world where players of the game are mysteriously vanishing. With the guidance of a purple kangaroo named Fozzy, Chad learns that he has been ranked a powerful S-class barbarian in this new world.

All I wanted was a burrito. My name is Brandon Ferryman. I went out one night to get a burrito. Who knew that such a simple thing would change my life, or end it? I woke up on the side of the road with some pumpkin-headed monster saying he was the god of death, fate, and justice. I was chosen to run a very special establishment. A place that lay between worlds. A place called the Coffin Hotel. Now I have to fight monsters, free spirits, and run a mystical hotel. I'm clearly not qualified, but when has that ever stopped anyone from doing anything.

Set within the haunting backdrop of Tall Grass, each story delves into the lives of characters who find themselves entangled in the town's history. As you delve into the pages, you will encounter a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with their own demons, fears, and desires.

In The Key of Eldoria, scientists Taki and Jessica uncover a hidden world within a glass jar, teeming with intelligent, miniature beings.

In the heart of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, famine grips the land, forcing desperate animals to make a harrowing choice—kill their own mothers for sustenance. However, a wise and clever dog named Odibo devises a plan to save his mother and bring hope to the animals. In "The Dog Who Took His Mother to Heaven," witness Odibo's unwavering love and determination as he embarks on a perilous journey to connect the mortal world with the realm of the gods, defying fate and forging a bond that transcends life and death.

A delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found—were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans.

Hollowbrook holds secrets that have festered for generations. Within this audiobook, the town's past horrors cast a long and chilling shadow. Unexplained phenomena grip Hollowbrook as malevolent forces awaken from their slumber.

In the heart of a serene Native American village, a revered elder, seeks to pass on the sacred stories of the Guardians of the Sasquatch to his spirited grandson. Dismissing the tales as folklore, yearning for modernity over tradition, a perilous turn of events brings the Sasquatch to the young man's aid, unveiling the truth behind the ancient legends. As keepers of age-old tales, they share the secrets of the mystical Guardians of the Forest who have protected the land for eons.

My life wasn't that exciting; a degree in engineering, a small flat in London, and an ex-girlfriend who still texted me when she was drunk. Every day was a bore. Everything changed when I found myself in Lanercost, a small medieval village, with no idea of how I arrived. The locals seemed friendly, and a chance encounter introduced me to several breathtakingly beautiful women. I decided to make the best of it. Armed with only a solid education, my wit, and the five pennies in my pocket, I decided to build a life here. No, not just a life; a House that would last for generations.

In a shadowy realm of Grim Reapers, a perfect reaper with no memory of his past life unexpectedly rediscovers his humanity through a woman named Lana. Their encounter leads to a rebellion against a memoryless existence, culminating in a bittersweet transformation for the Grim Reapers and a chance at redemption in the realm of death.

Return to the world of Queen of All Fae with four sweet and spicy stories! In spring, Ember tells Hadrian some exciting news that will change their lives forever. In summer, Seline and Vanth finally celebrate their mating with a well-earned vacation. In autumn, Aurelia tried to bring a mortal tradition to the realms at the equinox festival with Aspen and Evie. In winter, all of the characters come together to celebrate solstice and the newest addition to the family.

New world. New life. New everything. I thought it was the end when my car flew off a cliff. But a beautiful goddess stepped in and offered me a second chance. Now I have the power of light itself within me, and that power is growing. Which is just as well, because I have to battle villains, monsters, mutants and more. I’m not a natural born superhero, but just maybe, I can become something more.

Three full-length fairy tales filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense! This collection contains: Traitor's Masque: A Retelling of Cinderella, Goldheart: A Retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, and Pirouette: A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses.