検索キーワード： 選集・短編小説

Dive into the complete collection of tales from the Cobalt City’s Adventurers Club. From the gaslight mysteries of the nineteenth century, to mayhem in the twentieth century, to high-tech thrills of the twenty-first century, explore the city with its champions. Meet two generations of Wreckers, American Spirit, Wild Kat, and more. This expanded edition includes the beloved novella "Wrecker of Engines" plus new stories and bonus content. Welcome to Cobalt City, where the adventures keep changing but some superheroes are timeless.

This collection contains the first three books in the Underworld series: Level Up or Die, Through the Belly of the Beast, and Sanctuary. Elorion has just finished a VR gaming session to find a monster waiting for him. With nineteen other students who have also been kidnapped, he is now subject to the whims of a thousand-year-old succubus and must survive deep under the earth in the lost realm of the Underworld. Gifted with the ability to use magic and advance in power, he is given an ultimatum: Level up or die.

Meet the Caanlin, a race of shape-shifting humans of dark skin that can become leopards. Enslaved by the Salesicans, a half-breed joins a revolt in Leopard of Night. In Sight For Jaygas, a man attempts to find a purpose in his tribe. A breeder finds love and shame in Disgraced. Sythara of the Hicaanlin leads a group of warriors toward certain doom. Finally, how the Caanlin War is envisioned.

The Unhelpful Encyclopedia returns for another adventure into the deep, dark, creepy, crawly places of the world. Lift up a few rocks to find the murderous machinations of your garden-variety pests, multi-legged specimens from other worlds, and seldom-witnessed hard-shelled giants forgotten by time but never by the survivors. Each of the twenty tales in the Murderbugs anthology features an encounter with a different arthropod, who might play the villain, victim, or victor

Strange Highways is a mesmerizing collection of short, loosely connected scenes that capture the vivid imagination of the author as they traverse the vast landscapes of the country. Each scene is a snapshot of the extraordinary, the whimsical, and the thought-provoking moments that arise from the simple act of driving. From hauntingly beautiful sunsets over desolate highways to the quirky encounters with fellow travelers, listeners are invited to embark on a journey through the mind of a storyteller who finds inspiration in the mundane and the magnificent alike.

Die komplette Trilogie mit mehr als 3000 Bewertungen ganz neu als GESAMTAUSGABE zum SONDERPREIS! Können Licht und Dunkelheit nebeneinander existieren, ohne sich auszulöschen? Eine Welt am Abgrund braucht Helden – bekommt aber eine von Rachedurst getriebene Jägerin und einen Krieger, dessen verderbte Seele ihn zu schrecklichen Taten treibt. Einen Gegner nämlich kann er nicht bezwingen: sich selbst. Auf ihrer Flucht trifft die Hüterin Avi auf Lormak, den Gezeichneten, der Mensch und Dämon in sich vereint.

The supernatural, the surreal, and the all-too real . . . Such tales of the dark and the unknown have always fascinated us, and modern authors carry on the disquieting traditions of the past while inventing imaginative new ways to unsettle us. Chosen from a wide variety of venues, these stories are as eclectic and varied as shadows.

On the surface, Xi Tianyi was the only son of Sword Empress Xi of the Buzhou Immortal Sect, the number one expert in the Huang Realm. His birth was noble, his status exalted. But the truth was that Xi Tianyi was actually a reincarnated man from a world known as Earth.

Ryan doesn’t remember much about his life before becoming a dungeon core. Only that he had a bit of a disagreement with the church—something to do with a beheading? Now reborn, Ryan begins to arm his darkness dungeon with devious traps, bestial zombies and ill-named skeletal creations, without doing anything too evil. Well, mostly. Some adventurers just deserve a stalactite to the head.

Explore the fantasy world of The Brotherhood of the Eagle in this collection of four short stories. Discover the truth behind the ancient legends and learn how a mysterious old woman became the chief counsellor to the Reavesburg Clan. How much silver will tempt a man to cross his employer, and do those old bone dice favour some more than others when the stakes are raised? Featuring tales of torn loyalties, manipulation and betrayal, A Roll of the Dice is perfect for existing fans as well as being an ideal introduction for those new to The Brotherhood of the Eagle series.

This 3-in-1 audiobook box set includes books one through three of the Rogue Merchant LitRPG series, where a common trader named Cat uses his quick wit and trading talents to wriggle out of trouble: The Starlight Sword, The Gene of Ancients, and Shadow Seer.

She's back online! Harriet-Jacqui Furl with her twenty-eight original dystopian sci-fi, dark fantasy, and bitter-sweet romance stories. HJ Furl subjects disarmingly vulnerable characters to distressing conflict in a world of isolation and controversy. Is It Today? They meet their fate? What will you do when the harsh realities of modern life become too much for you to bear? Will fantasy be your only salvation? Is It Today?

Konrad has always lived his life by the book, but now he's out for vengeance. Unfortunately, that means abducting the daughter of his enemy. Even more unfortunate, that woman is the most infuriating creature he's ever crossed paths with. Who kisses someone during their first encounter anyway? Valda has always lived a sheltered life, but now she's out to prove herself. Unfortunately, she doesn't get very far before she finds herself trapped on a pirate ship against her will along with a grouchy werewolf and his adopted daughter. Who abducts someone on their first outing anyway?

Young elf prince Ruel Mirariaf is on the cusp of adulthood when he learns his destiny is in the hands of faceless Fates he may never even meet. A story told to comfort sets him on a quest that may close out his childhood with a last blaze of freedom. The great harts -- an dyr -- were once Kingmakers. But where are they now? Can a boy on the cusp of manhood track an elusive rumor through the wild?

Brought to life with the assistance of Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel Productions, as well as the backing of over 130 other Fantasy and Sci-fi enthusiasts! From editor Dustin Bilyk, we bring you Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy: a treasure trove of speculative fiction that is sure to excite and captivate even the fussiest of goblins. Dragons, AI, gods, parasitic wyrms, hellhounds, aquatic dinosaurs, aliens, and energy monsters…

Quinlan knows the truth about who she is, though there's more going on than she knows about. So many secrets remain. And so many lives will be lost. Fintan and the true Veilman have plans. The human world is their target. Can Quinlan and her group save humanity?

In 2023, while flames rushed across Canada and produced the orange haze of an apocalyptic future, twenty-one authors picked up their pens and began to write. Red Eyes and Tired Lungs: An Anthology of Wildfire showcases a collection of thirty-five pieces from Canadian writers that were inspired by, or in response to, wildfire.

In "Snow Fall," listeners are transported to a fantastical world filled with elemental magic and mighty warriors. In this short side adventure, listeners are introduced to the world of Zodia and the central characters. The Chosen One, Tabatha, longs to share a piece of her native land with a strange world full of fierce warriors, but her naivete may bring about the opposite of holiday cheer. As Tabatha struggles to control her abilities and spread holiday spirit, she must also navigate the path to doing the right thing in a world filled with danger and uncertainty.

This bundle includes books seven, eight, and nine in the Nine Lives Magic Mysteries: Stray Spells, Mystic Meow, and Catnip Charms. Mystic Meow: It’s the dog days of summer and Winterspell is going through town psychics faster than a werewolf sheds its fur after a full moon. Catnip Charms: Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something … cursed? Catnip Charms: Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something … cursed?

This audiobook box set includes the first three books of the Dirty Blood series, a enemies-to-lovers dark fantasy romance.