Fantasy og science fiction

Amarariruku has shattered the black sphere over Tokyo, spilling out a mysterious miasma that turns everyone it touches into monsters. Mai readies herself to stop it at the cost of her own life, but Shy is determined to save her former enemy too-and she's not the only one!

The video message from Raymond Clark, one of the Seven Sages, makes waves not just in Japan but across the entire world by announcing the Dione Project, which Tatsuya realizes is essentially a plan to exile magicians from the planet. To counter this, Tatsuya unveils his very own ESCAPES Project, a project utilizing a stellar reactor that he has been researching for some time. The time to determine the future of magicians everywhere has come!

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after - but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume. As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection. However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan's relationship. This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.

A new game of danger and desire is beginning. Ready or not... When a mysterious invitation draws Genevieve Grimm to a palace in Italy, she expects magic and secrets, maybe even a ball. She doesn't expect the owner's handsome son to slam the door in her face. Rowin Silver is tall and dark and exceptionally rude. Invitation or no, he tells her to leave and never come back. But Genevieve has never followed orders, especially from arrogant rich boys. She slips inside... and immediately realises her mistake. Rowin and his family are caught in a deadly game. There can be only one winner. The others are dragged away to Hell... until the contest begins again. Now Genevieve must join the hunt. And her only hope of survival is an alliance with Rowin. Even worse, to work together they must convince the others they're in love. As they race through a labyrinth of gold and marble, their instant loathing turns to irresistible attraction. Can Genevieve evade Rowin's ruthless family, uncover the devilish secrets of the game and end it forever?Packed with deadly intrigue and spicy romance, Enchantra will transport you to a world of feisty heroines and morally gray love interests, fake dating, forbidden desire and family secrets. If you love books by Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent and Lauren Roberts, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession. See why readers love this spicy fantasy romance series:"OMG THIS BOOK!!!... I'm truly obsessed with this book, I devoured it in two days." Goodreads reviewer ?????"I absolutely LOVED this book!! Romantasy at its finest." NetGalley reviewer ?????"God, I am never going to recover from this book... I'm addicted!... I can't even begin to put into words the rollercoaster of this book; the tension, the twists and turns that literally had me holding my breath until the VERY last page." Goodreads reviewer ?????"I cannot begin to describe how much I love this book... I have not stopped thinking about this story... Oh gosh I wish I could read this for the first time again!... I FELT EVERY EMOTION POSSIBLE WHILE READING THIS!!!... This book will forever hold a special place in my heart." Goodreads reviewer ?????"ALL THE STARS. I LOVED THIS BOOK. I finished this in less than two days and I didn't want it to end!... Gripping... An absolute must-read." Goodreads reviewer ?????"This book was PERFECT!!!... Hooked from the very first moment and I read it in one sitting because I could not put it down!!!" Thenarnianreader_ ?????"One word - A-MA-ZING!... Loved loved loved... Highly recommend!" Goodreads reviewer ?????"This was such a fantastic read-spicy, spooky, and oh so swoon-worthy." Gabbywritesalot ?????"5/5 stars! I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn't put this book down. I finished reading this book in one sitting." Bunnysbookreviews ?????

In a world consumed by darkness, Free Are the Wicked by J. S. Andersen unveils a captivating tale of a lone individual caught in the crossfire of societal turmoil. Set in a small hamlet where unemployment and uncertainty loom, our protagonist finds solace in the companionship of a desolate road. In a society that blames the Sages, those born with extraordinary abilities, for all its woes, our hero confronts the truth behind the Church's propaganda and unravels the mysteries surrounding the Sages' true nature. With each step, they embark on a journey that challenges their beliefs, unveils the secrets of a forgotten era, and ultimately leads to a sacrifice that could change the course of their world forever. In this novel, readers are transported to a world where wickedness knows no bounds. With atmospheric storytelling and compelling character development, Free Are the Wicked delves into the complexities of human nature and explores the blurred lines between good and evil. Prepare to be captivated by this dark and enthralling journey that challenges conventional notions of morality.

In a surreal, ever-shifting castle, a daring thief embarks on a quest to steal a mysterious book. However, a sentient black Labrador and two enigmatic beings intervene, revealing hidden truths, and challenging the thief's desires.A captivating tale of intrigue, magic, and moral choices unfolds in the cliffside port of Krijksburg, as the skeleton air pirate Long Jake, returns, causing panic in the disgruntled city. In the depths of the dank caves below, Rumanil representative Luthor leads a desperate escape with a bickering council in tow. Elsewhere in the city, street urchin Moira and her sister form an alliance during the turmoil, while suspicions arise as Luthor tries to navigate the chaos engulfing the city.As rumours swirl and loyalties waver, they all must confront the truth about the mysterious events that have unfolded, all while facing the imminent threat of violence and rebellion.

A speculative fiction about four men with subconscious secrets on disconnected timelines, and mysterious women intent on helping or hindering them.

Technology is just a tool to permit humans to perform new tasks as well as existing tasks better, faster and cheaper. However, as technology improves, so do the opportunities for its use in more divergent ways as a force for both good and evil. The book delves into the inevitable clash of these opposing forces, painting a vivid picture of the technology wars that loom on the horizon, seemingly unstoppable by human intervention alone. Amidst this battle, AI emerges as a potential bridge between the warring factions. However, the biases instilled in AI by its human creators raise the question of whether it can truly serve as an impartial mediator or if it will simply choose sides based on its own discretion. The author ponders whether granting AI the autonomy to develop new capabilities, free from human control, is the key to overcoming the forces of evil or if it is a case of jumping from the frying pan into the fire. This book takes readers on a captivating journey, examining the potential consequences of unchecked technological progress over the coming centuries. It serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the delicate balance between the benefits and risks of advanced technology, leaving readers to contemplate the future that awaits humanity.

Zooming into tight focus on present-day life and dashing deep into the past in turns, the pace is fast and fierce in The Jamaica Kollection of the Shante Dream Arkive, which continues Marcia Douglas' "speculative ancestral project" (The Whiting Foundation) begun with The Marvellous Equations of the Dread. Her new poetic and eco-spiritual book carries further the cultural preservation so central to Douglas' vision. The Shante Dream Arkive brings alive a mosaic of characters-all searching through history for something or someone lost to the island: a mother searches for her missing child through time and space; an undocumented migrant's struggles with loss while living in the US; a youth wanders through dream-gates seeking liberation and the lost parts of himself. And one key to the whole is Zora Neale Hurston's left-behind camera. Each chapter/poem opens like an aperture onto another aspect of the dream story. And, each and every potent dream story contains the spirit, beauty, and riddim of Jamaica:For after three hundred years of slaughter, monk seals know better than to reveal themselves to humans. These days, they stay low, adapting to below surface conditions and establishing habitat with the underwater spirits of drowned horses and slaves disappeared overboard. For things happen below sea that have never been told. There is wheelin there and turnin; and far-far down past brochure azure, cerulean and indigo, there is a vast dark ink and vortices of voices caught up in such a trumpet of rah- &-glory bottomsea sound as to move earth's axis. And after that, more ink blue, and cobalt and sapphire and a calm-calm wata- velvet and kin to the moon brand new. The monk seals dare not go this far. But the spirits do.

A lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child in this richly imagined and empowering story of motherhood, magic, and legacy in the vein of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina and La Hacienda. If you call to the witches, they will come. 1943, El Paso, Texas: teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters, while longing for a life of freedom and adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she'll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena is taken across borders of space and time for a life-changing experience in colonial Mexico.  In the present-day, Nena's grand-niece Marta is balancing motherhood and a struggling legal aid practice, just as her own supernatural powers are emerging. When the 93-year-old Nena's care is added to Marta's already full plate, the two women's destinies become irrevocably intertwined, as they both struggle to find fulfillment and escape through La Vista, or "the hum," a mysterious, inherited magical ability that allows its recipients to tap into the subconscious hunger for destruction, rebirth, the natural world, lust, and the call to heed our darkest desires and brightest truths. Blending historical fiction with magical realism, The Witches of El Paso explores the enticing and destructive magic that arises out of the depths of human desire, to tell a story of empowerment and wonder that transcends borders both physical and metaphorical. "Sexy, smart, and soulful, Luis Jaramillo's The Witches of El Paso pulls us across borders and time to get to the essence of what it means for families to survive this beautiful, fractured world" (Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk).