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The five stories that made up R.B. Russell's debut collection, Putting the Pieces in Place, were described on first publication as demonstrating 'a subtle mastery of the macabre. Enigmatic and enticing, they combine a pleasing respect for the great tradition of supernatural fiction with a chilling contemporary European resonance.'

Following on from Literary Remains, R.B. Russell's previous collection for PS_Publishing, the twelve stories of Leave Your Sleep concern sex and death, love and loss. Russell allows his characters to disappear, slip into alternate realities, or re-write their own histories. They find they are able to do the most extraordinary things, even though they may not immediately realise it. And who is in control of their actions, or those around them?

Auf Schritt und Tritt gejagt, müssen sich Startum Eisenwolf und seine Freunde durch die Vorhut der nördlichen Horden und die Masse der PKler kämpfen, um ihren Freund zu erreichen, während sich die Pläne des Chaos-Sturm-Gildenführers der Verwirklichung nähern.

A group of adventurers travel the world and discover dangerous creatures and amazing treasures. They end up going from the frozen North to the western shores, finding gold and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Fantastické povídky Vlastislava Tomana z let 1957–1966 vycházely v časopise ABC v podobě komiksu s ilustracemi Františka Kobíka. Nyní znovu ožívají, doplněné o pokračování z 21. století! Autor dopsal čtyři nové texty, ve kterých se také setkáte se smělými vizemi vědců a odvážnými činy jednotlivců pátrajících po nerozluštitelných záhadách vesmíru a přírody. Se starými známými i těmi novými budete objevovat nové planety, osidlovat je, střetávat se s mimozemšťany, sestrojovat roboty, překonávat nebezpečí a pronikat stále hlouběji do vesmíru.

A magical collection of 17 original stories by an amazing list of contributors—including a Dune story by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson!

In the village of Yiwei, a fallen wasp nest unfurls into a beautifully accurate map. In a field in Louisiana, birdwatchers forge an indelible connection over a shared glimpse of a Vermilion Flycatcher, and fall. In Nineveh, a judge who prides himself on impartiality finds himself questioned by a mysterious god. On a nameless shore, a small monster searches for refuge and finds unexpected courage.

Sold to a powerful immortal, Cera has accepted that her fate will be to share his bed and bear his heirs. High Lord Isael Eshval is as cold as he is beautiful, but he does promise Cera her freedom if she serves him.

Daniel Chai ist in eine Routine aus Abenteuern und Dungeons mit seinen Freunden verfallen. Als seine geheime Gabe als Heiler enthüllt wird, kommen Daniels größte Ängste zum Vorschein, denn Abenteurergilden und die königliche Familie wollen ihn rekrutieren. Um zu überleben, müssen sich Daniel und sein Team nicht nur gefährlichen Monstern und Dungeons der Meisterklasse stellen–sie müssen auch einem Netz aus Gildenpolitik und intrigantem Adel entkommen.

The themes that thread through these nine accomplished stories are drawn from the great tradition of the twentieth-century weird tale, and they are suffused with a distinctly cosmopolitan European feel. The Impasse: The Ulymas Organisation was located in a sprawl of dilapidated buildings on the far west side of the city. None of the structures were more than four floors high and the exteriors were of bland, whitewashed brickwork, the paint flaking away from the walls.

The themes that thread through these nine accomplished stories are drawn from the great tradition of the twentieth-century weird tale, and they are suffused with a distinctly cosmopolitan European feel. Mark Samuels writes about the fundamental fears of modern life, especially the effects of isolation and the dislocation that city dwellers can experience in their inhospitable man-made environment. The Grandmaster's Final Game: The Church of St Ignatius of Loyola appeared to be empty but the Reverend Mooney, S.J., still sat waiting in the confessional, squinting at his watch in the shadows.

When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find.

Around the world, there are tales of creatures that live in mist or shadow, hidden from humans by only the slightest veil. In Where the Veil Is Thin, these creatures step into the light. Some are small and harmless. Some are bizarre mirrors of this world. Some have hidden motives, while others seek justice against humans who have wronged them.

The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft contains all the original stories which Lovecraft wrote as an adult. It begins in 1917 with "The Tomb" and ends in 1935 with his last original work, "The Haunter of the Dark." The book is ordered chronologically by the date the story was written.

Sehnst du dich zurück in die Zeit als dir abends Märchen und Geschichten vor dem Einschlafen vorgelesen wurden? Möchtest du gerne im Bett liegen, dich in fantastische Welten ziehen lassen und spannende Abenteuer erleben? Fortella hilft dir. Sie kennt viele Geschichten mit märchenhaften Wesen und Begebenheiten. Und sie brennt darauf, sie dir zu erzählen. Mit ihr kehrt das "Nur noch eine Geschichte" - Gefühl zu dir zurück.

Die Hexen von Baile Beag an Ghrá. Mein neuer Freund hilft mir, eine Hexe zu finden, die endlich Licht ins Dunkel bringen könnte, doch sie schickt mich panisch weg. Wovor hat sie nur so viel Angst? Im fünften Buch will eine Todesfee einen Halbdämon befreien. Eine Bean sidhe zu sein, ist für Steff nicht einfach, denn Todesfeen sollten eigentlich tot sein - und bleiben. Doch Steff lebt. Sie sieht Seelen und ahnt Unheil voraus. Leider glaubt ihr meist niemand.

Another issue of swords, savagery, and sorcery from some of today’s hottest talent! Literary Rebel is proud to bring you a whole new crop of monthly fantasy fiction by talented new authors.

If you love the savage and barbaric worlds of Robert E. Howard, you won't be disappointed with Savage Realms Monthly. Hot new authors bring you tales that capture the spirit of Howard's iconic characters, while exploring new horizons in the realm of sword and sorcery, bringing you fresh takes on the genre that will leave you breathless.

Magic is real. People just don't like to talk about it. As far as most humans know, magic is confined only to the world of fairies, elves, and witches, but the staff at the museum know better. There is so much more.

An alien virus has ravaged the world. Survivors may draw an ace and receive superpowers, or the joker and become bizarrely mutated. And yet love still reigns supreme. Superheroes and villains do battle over the human heart in this anthology set in the Wild Cards universe.