Fantasy og science fiction

From the author of When Franny Stands Up comes a genre-bending story told in linked obituaries and newsfeeds over three hundred years about one AI woman grappling with her grief after the mysterious death of her human daughter, and wondering what it really means to be human.

A heart-soaring story about a mother's love, inter-generational trauma and one boy's journey to uncover his family's hidden history, set in India and spanning from the first days of Partition to the economic crises of the 1990s

In the boiling heat of summer, a broken remote control for an air conditioner threatens life as we know it in this reality-bending, time-slipping sequel to The Tatami Galaxy. During a scorching August in Kyoto, our protagonist and his worst friend, Ozu, are locked in a glaring contest in a four-and-a-half-tatami-mat room. Ozu has spilled Coke on the air conditioner's remote control--the only AC in Shimogamo Yusuisuiso, their famously shabby sweatbox of an apartment building. Vengeful and despairing, our protagonist discusses countermeasures with his secret crush, the reliably blunt Akashi, when Tamura, a strange young man with a bad haircut, appears.Tamura claims to be a time traveler from 25 years in the future, and shows off the time machine he uses to travel. Our protagonist has a brilliant idea: the sweetest revenge would be to go back one day in time and retrieve the functioning remote control. His simple fix is complicated by Ozu and several others who are also eager to take a ride back in time. But in attempting to alter the past, our protagonist foresees the world's extinction. Even more troublingly, Akashi mentions she's bringing someone to the upcoming bonfire . . . and it's not him. Only one thing remains certain: it's going to be a very long month.Obliteration? Salvation? Coca-Cola? Castella cake? What does the time machine hold for our (not quite) heroes? It all depends on which one gets there first.Translated from the Japanese by Emily Balistrieri

Soon, ALL will be under the Necromancer's Control.A great and terrible evil has befallen all worlds.Permeating his shadow throughout all of known creation, Ahz-Mund has come. With his countless, umbral hordes of unstoppable Unwilling, he presses on in a warpath the likes of which has never been witnessed before...Standing boldly against this oncoming darkness, a motley crew assembles aboard an old ship, finds their courage, discover their true selves, and uncover secrets that will change the seemingly endless war forever.....

From felling dead trees in the Colorado Rockies to slitting the throats of her enemies, Antje had her work cut out for her. Too bad the Norse gods don't offer paid time off.After a premonition of a terror attack nearly kills her, the god Odin jolts Antje into a violent and confusing spiritual awakening. Seeking answers, she travels to the world's most exclusive school for magic concealed beneath Copenhagen. Immediately thrust into a world of dark magic and global conspiracy, Antje discovers she's no mere mortal-but the incarnation of a valkyrie.With the help of Cole-a charming CIA agent-and the school's eccentric professors, Antje unravels a sinister plot: the Dark Queen and her putrid army are planning a siege on humanity. Antje must thwart the carnage, not only for Midgard's sake-but to prevent all of the nine realms from plunging into eternal darkness. There's just one problem: there's no manual on how to be a valkyrie.CHOOSER OF THE SLAIN is a dark fantasy thriller packed with magic, Norse mythology, gore, dark humor, and a cast of lovably complex characters. With copious twists and turns, this book will keep you guessing until the end.

A mortal journalist. A mysterious series of drownings. An exiled Fey king. A forgotten Fatesong. A single, desperate chance to save magic from extinction.All Raegan Maeve Overhill wants is to survive another October. It's the anniversary of the worst thing that ever happened to her: the unsolved disappearance of her father nearly two decades ago. But when mysterious drownings grip the city of Philadelphia, Raegan sets her mourning rituals aside for a career-making opportunity to lead her newspaper's investigation.Her hunt for answers takes her to the city's shadowy places where magical beings appear in puddles, the Fair Folk offer bargains, and magic is very, very real. When Raegan uncovers a startling connection to her father's disappearance, she knows she can't just return to her normal life without uncovering the truth. To get it, though, she'll need to make a deal with the dark, deadly and alluring Unseelie King-and do her best to ignore their dangerous attraction to one another.Inspired by Welsh mythology, Slavic folklore and Arthurian legend, Beyond the Aching Door is an adult urban fantasy romance for fans of A Discovery of Witches and Dark Night, Golden Dawn. This spicy fae romantic fantasy is intended for readers 18+.Content warnings: grief, off-page murder of homeless/houseless people, missing/presumed dead father, depiction of inpatient hospitalization, brief, non-gory violence, suicidal ideation, descriptions of sexual desire, and one on-page sexual encounter focused on feelings/sensuality.

To get rid of the intruders, the Skuns use their ultimate weapon: they open a new, gigantic portal, intended to swallow not only the planet and its moon, but also most of the in-system space infrastructure. The attempt at negotiations ends in failure, the heroic effort of Admiral Kravchenko's fleet, which reaches the battlefield at the last moment, is ineffective, and the daring charge of the cruiser "Frontier" against the overwhelming enemy forces turns out to be similarly ineffective. Only a miracle can save the colony. And such a miracle happens. What's more, he even has a name. And serial number.

Step into a world where the ordinary intersects with the extraordinary, and every story is a journey to the edges of imagination and beyond. Malcolm Chester's "Short Stories & Novellas" invites readers to explore a tapestry of lives where the mundane meets the magical, where challenges bloom into opportunities for growth and insight. From heart-stirring tales of love and loss to thrilling escapades in fantastical realms, this collection promises a voyage through narratives that captivate, challenge, and inspire. Discover the extraordinary within the ordinary-each story a window into the myriad ways our lives can be transformed.

Every "dream come true" comes with a cost. The question is whether it's worth paying.Since Adalina can remember, the men in her life have expected obedience and compliance from her. But how can she give that to them when her destiny is to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and soar upon the dragon's back?When the neighboring kingdom of Astarfall insists on an ancient marriage ceremony to wake the slumbering dragon, it seems Adalina's dreams are at long last within reach. But marriage to an arrogant, smirking Prince-even one as breathtakingly sexy as this one-means placing power and authority in yet another man's hands.As a faceless enemy closes in, rumors of a beast summoned from the shadows leave Adalina with little choice: let sleeping dragons lie, or give what freedom she has left to a man she barely knows.Will Adalina finally fly on the wings of her destiny or will marrying this captivating stranger cost her more than just her dragon and her heart?A Crown Forged in Flame is the seductive and heart-racing first book in the Daughters of the Flame Trilogy, perfect for readers who love enchanting seaside kingdoms, powerful (yet sleepy) dragons, and an intriguing marriage of convenience trope.

In a universe where magic and science exist, two nations battle for dominance. The Utopian Kingdom ruled by the beautiful and wise Princess Asora, and the Darkcon Empire ruled by the cunning and sensuous Queen Laxur. War has broken out between these two nations. Queen Laxur seeks the ultimate magical power, while her little sister Princess Asora hopes that new technology with magic can defeat her mad sister and her wicked empire. As Princess Asora battles her enemies outside the Utopian Kingdom, forces within her own kingdom conspire against her and her revolutionary idea's to change the kingdom and its ways. There are also other forces out there that threaten the Realm as well.

Dreams Unite, the third book in the highly anticipated Bennington series, is a captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seat.In a mystical convergence of dreams, Ronnie Trudeau, Strago Celest, and Halsin find their premonitions filled with hidden dangers and conflicting motives as they hunt the powerful presence of an owlbear.Embark on a daring expedition through ancient forests and forgotten ruins to seek out the mythical beast. Stirred by primal instincts, you track its elusive form. Seek it not merely as a quarry but as a riddle. What ancient knowledge does it guard?These intertwined destinies weave a tapestry of intrigue and magic, leaving the reader immersed in the characters' adventures, struggles, and triumphs, wondering: What secrets lie beyond the veil of slumber? Only time will tell in this magical tale of deception, courage, and adventure.

One day, Samantha Argent discovered an ancient temple in Greece. Incident there changed her life.Suddenly, her dreams and nightmares became so lifelike that they blurred the line between fantasy and reality, catching the attention of not just a King of Dreams and Nightmares, but many others. Now, they are looking for her, wanting the power sleeping inside of her. Everywhere she looked, enemies and danger lurked in the shadows. They call her Pillar of Power, and to learn this magic, she must put her trust in an enigmatic figure, someone far older than she had imagined. As Samantha stands at the crossroad, the weight of her choice hangs heavy in the air, the promise of danger and wonder. Nothing is like she expected, and everything has a price that someone will have to pay. Someone will dance with death.Who will pay the price?What choices does Samantha have to make and what it will cost her?-This book is a book that opens the entire series of a dark fantasy universe.-It is a DARK FANTASY book. Some fragments are very dark and they may trigger.-Violence and abuse in many different forms are present in this series.-As deeper you go into this book, darker fragments are present.-Some descriptions are quite... dark and gruesome.

"The fear was the worst part. And the best." Set on the enchanting island of Iecula, the fight capital of the Eastern Realm has just one threat with the guts to attack. Pirates. But are they the real enemy?Caught in sibling rivalry, haunting family secrets, and non-stop responsibilities, Rosca Ishel must navigate the waters of growing up and this desperate desire to prove herself. But, with her family pressing her at every corner, she's beginning to wonder if such a thing is possible. What's worse, her plans for greatness are slipping away, and it will cost everything to get them back.

"I was not created to back down"The Descendants of Hyrax, God of the Dead, died out long ago. At least, that's what the Mortal Realm had thought until Theadora Moore showed up on the steps of the Athenian Palace without any memories of her past life, magic in her veins, and a mark on her chest that brands her the last living Descendant of Hyrax.Desperate to use her to ensure peace in his kingdom, Prince Clayton Vail forces her to play a role she doesn't want at court. When mysterious attacks start happening at the castle, though, it becomes clear that not everyone is happy with the return of House Hyrax.If Thea wants to stay alive long enough to uncover the secrets of her past, she's going to need to master her powers, navigate complicated politics, and figure out who to trust. In a castle filled with the children of the Gods... that might be easier said than done.The House of Hyrax series is an action-packed slow-burn romance filled with magic and political intrigue, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and Red Queen.

When floating among the kelp, Calvin shed all the responsibilities he shouldered and felt free. He felt anything was possible.From an underground tea brewer concocting guerrilla potions to a granddaughter rediscovering her family through an inherited snack shop, this collection of soft sci-fi short stories explores the memories and thoughts of nine in a world of marine biology and memory technology. The Memory Extracts is an independent companion anthology, expanding on the dystopian world created in The Vending Portal.

This Journal belongs to: Sara Anastasia Johnson, Address: At the present time I have no address I am somewhere, a long, a very long way away from home.Currently riding around in the back of a military relocationvehicle.Date: 8th October-2197.We, meaning the entire human race - have beenhijacked, dragged into this horrendous situation likeinnocent lambs to the slaughter. The official reportssay that over an undetermined number of years, anexclusive group of academically gifted ScienceGraduates, young men and women, have been handpickedfor their outstanding aptitude in one area andone area only: Geo-engineering - Master of AppliedSciences Climate Modification and Adaptationresearch. Or ASCMA. The candidates were relocatedto various nameless establishments - owned andoperated by Sphere Research Laboratories. Of thefifteen laboratories owned by Sphere Research, threewere traced to remote areas in different zones(Locations undisclosed at this time) All three facilitiesare co-owned and operated by eminent scientists, however their involvement in these clandestineactivities have only very recently come to light.These covert laboratories performed experimentseschewed by mainstream science. Three extremelysecretive research laboratories, dedicated to studying, reviewing data and meticulously revising the intricatemultidimensional complexities, and intricatelyconvoluted behavioral patterns within the ranges ofNormal: Heavy: Severe: Tropical: and Catastrophicweather patterns and conditions across the globe.

The Community is an ancient race of humanoids who terraformed a once-barren Earth and made it their genetic research project, seeded from their own diverse genetic pool. But after watching their experiment unfold over millennia, things have become, well-peculiar. Just ask any extraterrestrial visiting Las Vegas.Strom and Jenda, two fun-loving ETs who like to gamble and dance the tango, are collecting data on Shawna, a young geneticist from San Diego. Shawna reconnects with her ex-boyfriend, Dean, a philosophical soul on the path to redemption, but when they get caught up in a dangerous clash between science and religion, the human experiment unravels. Strom and Jenda try to help, but they break the Community's cardinal rule and must face the consequences. Brace yourself for a mind-bending ride!Blue is a heart-warming and humorous science fiction novel, the first in a trilogy, that will appeal to the ancient alien novice and ufology expert alike.

On The Precipice of Disaster, Strangers Have Gathered To Weather The StormAnother seal that keeps the Dark Savior locked away has been broken. Five seals remain, but there are whisperings that the fall of two shall herald the beginning of the end. His return seems inevitable.With conspiring minds now aiming to break the seal of Degenerate, Joel and his friends scramble to stop them. The battleground is in Endoshire, the trading hub of the world. But the city and its beautiful sites harbor a dark underbelly that blackens the more one digs. It is best not to ask about the slaves, for you may become one yourself; and it is unwise to be outdoors at night, no matter what you hear, for it is when they come out.The seal is entrenched in maze-like sewers where monsters long thought to be myth lurk. However, the dark forces have used their political sway and devilry alike to summon a small army that stacks the odds in their favor. Once again, they are poised to succeed in their sinister goals.Yet, despite overwhelming opponents and the corrupting filth around them, some citizens of Endoshire are ready to take a stand and fight. New bonds among strangers have been forged to thwart the dark forces. If that is not enough, then their desperation will be; for Joel knows that this time, they cannot afford to fail. This time, things will be different, or they will die trying.

Take a spooky Halloween tour of the mysterious Lore in this stand-alone installment of the Immortals After Dark series by #1 New York Times best-seller Kresley Cole. A demon soldier of fortune . . .Rök Kours dives into a dangerous mission, only to cross swords with the woman who bewitched him.A cursed Wiccan mercenary . . .Poppy Dyer has never let her uncontrollable magic interfere with her work, but she can barely withstand one demon's charms.Trapped in a terrifying lair.If the two rivals can defeat Halloween's worst nightmares to escape a haunted castle, can they overcome their pasts to claim a spellbinding future together?

If the Abyss lives, Darkness has risen again.Reva has lived her entire life in secret, hiding in plain sight from a world that would rather see her dead. She has learned how to control her powers enough to escape life unnoticed.But everything changes when knights of a neighboring country arrive at her doorstep searching for her guardian to help care for the Royal Family's youngest prince and his mysterious illness. She sends Reva in her place with an ominous message and her control is tested when she has to live and work under the rule of a kingdom that hasn't employed her kind in hundreds of years.While Reva tries to help the young prince battle this illness, she realizes she didn't leave as much of her life behind as she thought. The Abyss forming in the mountains that separate her country from others has reached beyond her home. Something dark, old, and sinister is brewing, and it's fallen to Reva and her new friends to figure out who and why.Through an unanticipated friendship with a princess and knight of the kingdom she now serves, Reva struggles to find not only her place in this world but who she really is.With Fate rearing its ugly eye around every corner, Reva learns she may play a bigger role than she could ever have imagined.

Capture one harmless fugitive. What could go wrong?Nyssa Blacksea is eager to silence her doubters. The only warrior in her guild without magick, she's forced to rely solely on her martial arts mastery, unwavering confidence, and charisma. When given the chance to hunt down a mysterious woman named Quinn, and earn the coveted title of Ashcloak, Nyssa seizes the opportunity. Track down a fugitive? An easy task.There's just one problem-Quinn isn't receptive to Nyssa's charms and refuses to go down without a fight. Dangerous secrets swirl around Quinn and a treacherous guild leader, rattling Nyssa's faith in the very system that raised her.Though troubled by the sinking feeling she's not meant to survive the mission, Nyssa confronts the dangers awaiting her, clashing with pirates, assassins, and undead horrors. Duty pulls her in one direction, but a strange, undeniable spark of connection draws her towards Quinn. With only her heart and code of honor to guide her, Nyssa risks death to stay true to herself.For readers who love unique epic fantasy set against a semi-modern backdrop, featuring a sapphic enemies-to-lovers slow burn romance. Unworthy will appeal to fans of Arcane (Netflix), The Legend of Korra, and Gideon the Ninth.

Once an heir, now a warrior...Freedom is a luxury Viona Tarvas was never meant to have. Born into a kingdom of darkness, untamed powers burn beneath her skin, making her destined to become a weapon. It is an identity she swore to keep hidden, one that led her further into the shadows. While keeping her sword raised and tipped with grief, little does she know she is tied to more than just an ancient prophecy.A decision...Cloaked by the night sky, she's taken against her will by a rude and irritatingly handsome stranger. He pushes her boundaries and incites fury like no other. She plans to fight him every step of the way, until she discovers a life-changing betrayal by her own flesh and blood. Her captor promises answers to the powers that lie dormant, but she questions his motives.Shadows unveiled...She soon discovers she's not only in a race against time, but her presence also seems to bring division no matter where she finds herself. While she holds the future of Vendrelle at her fingertips, something darker follows her. Enigmatic forces are at play while visions pull her into a hollow space where the line of truth is blurred.Time is of the essence.Will she be able to make sense of it all and hone her gifts before time runs out, or will shattering truths cleave the land?

A brewing war, and a prophecy to doom them all.Lu's life as she knows it is over. Her wishes of freedom have finally come to fruition, but at what cost? Her worst nightmares have become reality as monsters, fae, and dark magic corrupt the only home she's ever known.Old, broken memories come to light, and the war from long ago seems doomed to repeat itself, with Lu stuck in the middle. Torn between her prince and the man she once called her enemy, she's left with questions she can't answer. The scales threaten to tip when the Goddess of Vengeance puts Lu's hard-won freedom more at risk than ever.When an ancient prophecy offers a chance at peace, she must learn to control her magic before it's too late. With all eyes on her, Lu will have to prove herself to her kingdom-or lose everything, and everyone, she loves.Two kingdoms, divided by hate and corruption. Will darkness win?Illuminance is the second book in The Unraveled Fate Series, a four-book romantic fantasy series that follows Lu, a strong, sassy, and independent female character in the fight for her freedom. This epic tale of enemies-to-lovers and found family series, is perfect for the fans of high-stakes, magic training, warring kingdoms, dragons and deadly creatures, witty banter, and romantic tension. This series is perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and The Witcher.

Dive down the rabbit hole with Gia as she embarks on her most perplexing adventure yet!Transported into the whimsical world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Gia is thrust into a precarious mystery: the Queen of Hearts has been brutally murdered. Assuming the guise of Alice, she must navigate nonsensical landscapes and contend with the eccentric denizens of Wonderland, many of whom refuse to believe the Queen is dead. But the challenges don't end there-Gia must also confront characters from the real-world Alice's life, further complicating her investigation. With the fate of the classic manuscript hanging in the balance, Gia races against time to unravel a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal that shrouds the kingdom. Danger lurks around every corner, and Gia must tread carefully, for in Wonderland, even the most innocent of riddles can lead to deadly consequences. Will she untangle the truth before it's too late?

A future nobody wanted, and revenge that's well deserved.In the near future, cloning is not only legal, but sanctioned by the United States government. The Madison Rule dictates what a clone is, and the scant rights that clones have, as well as the multitude of rights they don't. Clones, or models, as they are commonly known, aren't people. Extremist groups like the Human Pride Movement fight to keep the models in their proper place at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Only a handful of people have found themselves entangled with HPM and survived. Larken is one of those people.After a harrowing attack that nearly cost Larken the use of her legs, she has finally recovered, but she'll never be the sports superstar that she'd planned on for her future. She doesn't know what her future will look like any longer, only that she hasn't died, and she's tired of fighting. Larken naively believes that she's free of the conflict, and thanks in part to her stalwart friends, she might have an opportunity at a normal life.When Larken's friend and roommate Samantha disappears, the stark truth becomes crystal clear that there is no future for Larken without forever being harassed by the group that once tried to kill her and her brother, for it's the same group that kidnapped and assaulted her roommate. Only a single question remains once Larken discovers what HPM has done: does she honor her friend's wishes and let the incident go unanswered, or does hot-headed Larken take up a revenge mission? The decision may kill what's left of her dreams and may even go so far as to cost Larken her life.The protagonist of Evasion and Defiance is back, and she just might be bringing hell with her.