Fantasy og science fiction

When there is nothing remaining in your soul, there is nothing left that can be taken away. Ash has always been the rock, the one everyone turns too. That was before devastation took everything from him, leaving his soul dead on the ground, along with his heart. Not able to face his sorrow, he drowns himself in alcohol, sex, and drugs. Turning away from everyone who loves him, he sinks further into the darkness, where he feels nothing.The only thing important to him is seeking revenge.Tracking down those who destroyed his life and killing them.One night, saving a girl from an attempted kidnapping, Ash's world changes. Intwining their lives on a dangerous journey across the lands of Romania, where political unrest tears at the country and hides terrifying discoveries.Scarlet should have been a blimp on his radar, a girl he helped and forgot. Except her secrets tie their fates together.Where the danger might be closer than he thinks.And the darkness comes from within.

The Witcher meets October Daye with a splash of John Wick in this dark, gritty, and sexy urban fantasy-noir.Kai Donovan has always had sharp teeth.Earning his keep as an underground fighter in South Boston, he revels in well-earned notoriety. Wild. Irreverent. Vicious. His secret: he's the monster from a fable.But when Kai loses a match against a mysterious opponent whose ferocity rivals his own, he finds himself beholden to the underworld. What he owes isn't money, but the recovery of an elusive prize coveted by the city's most dangerous criminals.His partner Miya-burdened with the ability to traverse dreams-spends her days investigating supernatural phenomena. When she receives a shadowy proposal to find a missing teenager, she's confronted with the possibility that another like her exists.As Kai and Miya chase ghosts, the threads of their pursuits weave into a menacing tapestry. Kai's dark past returns to haunt him, threatening the bonds he believed to be ironclad. Unhealed wounds fester as he's faced with a ruinous choice: unravel his blood-soaked history or lose himself and the life he's scavenged together.Bare your teeth. The nightmares are at your door.-------Wildblood is a companion novel to The Chaos Cycle Duology. It can be enjoyed as a standalone, though familiarity with the duology may enrich reader experience.

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, a land of breathtaking beauty hides a darkness that whispers through the trees and watches from the shadows. In Tiffany S. Doran's enthralling novel, 'The Unfamiliars, ' retired law enforcement officer Hardy Kilgore seeks the solitude of nature but instead stumbles upon mysteries that claw at the edges of his reality.Hardy's dreams of a peaceful mountain life are upended by eerie calls in the night and sightings of creatures that should not exist. As he is drawn deeper into the Appalachian lore, he encounters an enigmatic bigfoot family and the indomitable Emma Jean, who stand as the last guardians of a world on the brink of unraveling.When Hardy unearths an ancient book with the power to unveil-or conceal-the truth, he is thrust into a battle that blurs the lines between legend and nightmare. The mountains whisper of shapeshifters, spectral apparitions, and a malevolent force that seeks to tear through the fabric of their existence.'The Unfamiliars' is a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Appalachian darkness, where every page turn lures you closer to secrets that are as ancient as the mountains themselves. Will Hardy heed the call of destiny and rise to protect the land he loves, or will he succumb to the unfathomable horrors that hunger for his soul?Step into the unknown with 'The Unfamiliars' and brace yourself for a tale of suspense and the supernatural that will leave you questioning what lurks just beyond the veil of our world. Can you resist the call of the unfamiliars?

In the shadow-draped wilderness where the line between myth and reality fades, an ancient terror stirs. "Dogman: Terror in the Woods," Tiffany S. Doran's chilling tale, beckons you into the depths of the unknown, where the howl of a creature beyond belief haunts every rustling leaf and moonlit clearing.Mark and Connie sought sanctuary from the city's clamor, craving the serene embrace of the mountains-a haven for their love of the great outdoors. But their dream of a tranquil retreat is shattered when they stumble upon a mystery rooted deep in the forest's whispering pines.Whispers of a blood-curdling legend, the Dogman, echo through the woods, a beast of lore that prowls under the haunting glow of the full moon. But the Dogman is not alone. Another presence, equally enigmatic, casts its towering shadow over the land. The couple's quest for peace becomes a fight for survival as they are ensnared in a web of ancient curses and spectral threats.With the help of allies drawn together by fate, Mark and Connie must unravel the sinister secrets that bind them to this cursed land. As the full moon looms, a race against time begins. Can they break the chains of the past, or will they fall prey to the terror that lurks within the woods?"Dogman: Terror in the Woods" is not just a story-it's an experience that will grip your soul with fear and ignite your courage to face the darkness. Every page crackles with suspense, leaving you breathless and hungry for answers.Will the howl of the Dogman be the last sound Mark and Connie hear, or will they uncover the truth and restore peace to their mountain haven? The woods are calling. Will you answer?Prepare to be ensnared in the mystery. "Dogman: Terror in the Woods" awaits the bravest of readers. Add it to your collection-if you dare-and step into a world where the line between man and monster is terrifyingly blurred.

"A dazzling debut." - The Prairies Book Review Alone. Afraid. Fighting to survive. A collision with space debris has left a gigantic hole in Inez Stanton's ship, nearly crippling it. Inez is a cargoist, that rare breed of adventurer who takes to deep space solo, ferrying valuable cargo for the Tenth Great and Glorious Browns Company. Now she's in a race against her own rig's spaceworthiness, and that might not be the worst part. The totalitarian Free Earth, led by the populist Brother Lin, has also lost a ship on this lane, and is intent on finding out why. The Company wants their cargo delivered and can make Inez's life very difficult if she doesn't succeed. With the nearest waystation three days away, death in the cold vacuum of space is a distinct possibility as well. The clock is ticking for her to deliver her cargo. But will she want to when she finds out what she's actually carrying?

A dryad snubbed by the forest must unite with a wolf cursed at birth to defeat the coming evil. The evil infiltrating the world had not yet touched Rennin, but it wouldn't stay away for long. All hope rested upon the prophecy, one she believed was tied to Gant. But when her relationship with Gant falls apart, Rennin meets a cursed werewolf who changes her entire view of the life she thought she knew. Rennin must accept her new reality and embrace her fate if she hopes to save the dryad...and herself. Will she be able to overcome her past and fight against the darkness threatening their world? This is the origin story for Rennen and Adelram and a novella set in the Merged Series. Fans of fantasy and adventure will be drawn in by the enchanting setting and the powerful emotions that drive the characters.

Searching for her lost sister, she uncovers a terrible secret-one that could cost her everything... Valeria uncovers a dark secret that could save her and reunite her with the one she loves. But she soon realizes that the demons she's up against will stop at nothing to keep her from finding the truth. Set in a world where ancient family secrets hold immense power, Marked is a heart-pounding standalone Novelette in the Merged Series. With her loved ones under the control of ruthless enemies, Valeria must navigate a treacherous family feud that could ultimately cost her everything. Read if you you love intense family dynamics, huge family secrets, and gripping action. This is the origin story for Valeria. Find out how she got her tattoos.

A woman with unimaginable power. A king hellbent on ruling the world. An ancient force that could mean salvation or destruction.The survivor of a brutal childhood, Clare Brighton craves the kind of wealth and notoriety that will mean the horrors of her past can never again touch her. With nothing but a battered guitar and a Songweaver's talent, she comes to the capital of the Faelhorn Provinces, determined to gain her place.But there is another, more dangerous power that dwells within Clare. An entity she calls the Song, it is ancient and fathomless...and no longer content to be held in the cage she has trapped it in. It is a power the ruthless Jackal King has long been searching for, and should he discover she possesses it, the cost will be far greater than her life.Clare has sworn that she will never again let anyone control her. But escaping the Jackal King's notice will require the one thing she never wanted to need: help. It will come first from the two lords who have taken her under their wing. Next from the second prince of Faelhorn, who Clare alone knows is not what he seems. And finally, from the Song itself.The Song has the strength to save her-if it doesn't destroy her first.

I made a deal with the devil ...What kind of angel doesn't have her wings, her sword, and her magic? Oh, right ... the me kind. These days, I'm practically just another human.The hurt of not being a true angel is too much, so I come up with a brilliant idea: I summon an evil wish-granting demon and trap him in a witch's circle. The price for his ticket out? My wings and my magic.But, surprise, the ritual goes haywire and now this devil is bound to me! Furious but shackled by the spell, the demon reluctantly agrees to help me get my wings back, then we figure out how to break the bond, preferably without driving each other crazy.Remember what they say about best-laid plans? Buckle up because this ride is getting bumpy, and our odd partnership? It's heating up.DARK WINGS is a scorching paranormal romance set in Juliana Haygert's enigmatic Rite World, where love defies heaven and hell. Magic and desire collide in this action-packed steamy urban fantasy novel, leaving readers breathless and desperate for more!17+Rite World: Fallen AngelDark Wings (Book 1)Light Magic (Book 2)Fallen Demon (Book 3)Wicked Angel (Book 4)

And so they ran.Having escaped the corrupt prison, Malin, Taylin and Rune must now survive the elements and assemble allies to prevent a war that could destroy them all.Reuniting with both her brother and sister who are on opposing sides, a conflicted Malin struggles to choose between her heart and her head. Assassins, mindgames, ogres and a dead immortal tracking Malin's every move leaves the disgraced princess feeling more lost than ever before.She never wanted to fight for peace...but she may be left with little choice.

What should have been a quick jaunt into Forbes Cave turned into a forty year absence, and the Cult of the Akari is in quadruple overtime to make their move. If they can't pull something off in the next election, it's straight into Borelian slavery for everyone.Except things aren't looking so great at home. Cassius' reputation has faded into obscurity and the dragon is ready to release the bullet in his face. He needs to prove himself or else risk falling into the same abyss where he's sent all of his victims over the centuries.This sends Rifun scrambling to find a way to vanquish the dragon once and for all, but he finds himself fearfully alone in his endeavor. He believes that if he can somehow rally the chosen ones of the Author, they can work together for this noble cause. Problem is, none of them want anything to do with him. Even Julianna, though trapped in the in-between dimension, is lackluster in her support.As Cassius and Rifun become more desperate in their respective missions, they may just discover what it means to look in the mirror and see the one responsible for all of their problems.

Years ago, the Aniyvwiya ignored and shunned the prophet Anagalisgi. Now, still recovering from the War of the Old Land, the Krydik are determined not to do the same to the prophet Sabelu.This proves to be a challenge for both people and prophet as Sabelu's prophecies go beyond simple divination and telling them when to plant corn. He knows the people, perhaps too well. He sees their thoughts, hopes, dreams, past and future. He sees White animals as well as frightening beings of smoke and shadow. Worse, he sees them take control of the people and the priests. These Shadow beings have no intent of giving up their hosts and are instead committed to destroying the people, starting with anyone who tries to oppose them.As darkness gathers over the Krydik, Sabelu's eyes are opened to a greater war that lies just beyond the fabric of reality, and mortals are the prize to be won. Or destroyed.

The best-selling epic fantasy series that began with The Last Ranger and The First Ancestor continues in its sprawling sequel, The Hidden Guardian.She slew a devil. Held a titan's power. Defied ancient and formidable foes. Yet the greater war remains-and it will rob Leiyn of all she loves.Returning to her homeland from beyond the mountains, the ranger Leiyn goes to defend Baltesia during its war of secession.But the Ilberian Union refuses to relinquish its old colony. With the greatest fleet in the world and a host of odiosas at its disposal, a shadowy accomplice further augments the Union's power. The dangers to Leiyn and her comrades are greater than ever before.To survive, Leiyn will have to rely on more than her magic. She must find allies who possess secret knowledge beyond anything she's imagined.Allies even lyshans fear.Baltesia's fight is not for its freedom alone-it is the next front in the war for the world. To protect her country and loved ones, Leiyn must defeat the Union, here and now.But no battle is won without sacrifice.The Hidden Guardian is the third book in the Ranger of the Titan Wilds series. Continue the tale of war, found family, heartbreak, and sorcery in this next installment today.

What happens is, the world, everything we know, this thing we call Reality, it exists in our heads. It doesn't really exist. And someone decided they didn't like Reality. Or maybe not that they didn't like it, but they wanted to try another. They wanted it so hard, Reality changed, and now we're in their head. Not our own. See, their Reality shifted, and in it, you don't exist. You just got left over. Welcome to Kevin Nichols' new Reality.

"Crimson Ink" by Lucius Qayin is a gripping urban fantasy novel set in the heart of a bustling city, where the mundane meets the magical. Follow Alex, a talented tattoo artist with a mysterious heritage, as he navigates the shadowy world of Crimson Ink, a tattoo parlor that is more than meets the eye. Here, art meets flesh, ancient symbols hold hidden power, and tattoos are more than just skin-deep. With each client, from the everyday to the enigmatic, Alex finds himself drawn deeper into a world where vampires, ancient pacts, and supernatural entities play a dangerous game for control. Caught between two worlds, his human side and his supernatural lineage, Alex must tread carefully as he discovers that every drop of ink he lays down weaves him deeper into a web of intrigue, power, and unforeseen consequences. This thrilling tale is perfect for fans of urban fantasy looking for a story that combines magic, suspense, and a richly imagined underworld.

The infamous Guadalupe has died. Upon his death, his massive inheritence of successful companies, properties, lands, and servants is to fall to his next of living kin, his nephew, Mateo (who never met his deceaced uncle). However, when Mateo leaves his factory life at the behest of Diego, one of Guadalupe's many lawyers, to tour the village compound it becomes apparent that the man who bequeathed Mateo a fortune was indeed a monster. Having employed brutes and traffickers in running his estates and businesses, Guadalupe's former harem of women and children grasp onto Mateo, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of inheritence roulette. Can Mateo keep his principles? And even if he does, can he survive the powerful thugs and corrupt businessmen that helped build Guadalupe's nefarious empire?

It will take a god to awaken a god.The Heir to Essera's throne, Handurin Stauberg-Randolph, has escaped from Sordan and sought out the Kheld people of Amallar. He hopes to gain them as allies, particularly against the murderous sorceror Nammuor. Dorilian Sordaneon has also left the safety of Sordan-and stopped the Rill god-machine. Handurin doesn't know it yet, but Dorilian is hot on his heels. Which means Dorilian is in Amallar too, living in secret among Khelds who believe he killed, well, just about everyone. But Amallar isn't as welcoming as Hans thinks, or as backward as Dorilian believes.

The Startling Sequel to The MoonQuest!Travel back in time to the Q'ntana before The MoonQuest. Here, despite the yoke of a ruthless brutality, a legend will not die...of the Heart of the Star and of the Fair One who will rekindle it to return peace to the land.Book 2 of Mark David Gerson's epic, time-twisting True Fantasy series.

She'll change his image-if they can both stay alive. Cassie Robinson, junior representative of Power-Up Publicity, is just trying to keep her head down and her career moving. Not easy when she's required to work with supervillains for the first year of her contract...or else. But when a new villain client, Mick, announces he's switching sides, maybe things are looking up. Even if she has to leave her job a bit earlier than the contract and trust a thieving speedster. Then the heroes find Mick-including the relentless Snailman. And her bosses seem absurdly focused on getting Cassie back. Caught between the hovering heroes and her menacing company, Cassie must team up with the villain who literally swept her off her feet and whisked her away to his secret lair. Speaking of which, that lair could use some redecorating... A fast-paced superhero story with banter, action, a pinch of slow-burn romance, and yes, the infamous Snailman.

In the fast-paced, tech-heavy future, a socialite, a soldier of fortune, and a hacker team up to take jobs that pay big and showcase their skills. But when a fake engagement comes a little too close to home, the fun ARG draws unwanted attention, and an old adversary finally catches up to them, the trio has to act fast or lose it all.

Leif is trapped within the Bloodsword he had once claimed as his own, and Fryn's only hope of freeing him lies in teaming up with a cold-hearted villain. Havrshyk has commandeered Leif's body in a desperate race against time to reclaim his own. To make matters worse, they are being hunted by the agents of the Commission who have turned against the Crown, as well as a Wingbreaker from distant lands whose void powers cannot be countered by any of their skills or weapons. Then there's Grifton, the Bonecrafter, twisted by his insatiable desire for revenge and an unholy power that consumes him, vowed to pursue them to the death.Change and chaos are in the winds, rebels rise, thrones fall, and the ancient Cherim stir within the Forest.Together, Leif and Fryn have always found a way...but this time, that will not be enough.

When is it right to kill the king?The infamous Somenus has seized the Faerie throne. The world of Raqia is thrown into chaos, as every nation is pressured to bow in submission to him. In their brittle mortal bodies, Elves and Humans quake with fear: what can they do against an unkillable Faerie King? Somenus, the Nightmare Faerie is said to be so terrifying and beautiful that all become petrified in his presence.Clover the Elf has decided to kill him. Isabella, the free-spirited maiden, seeks the only weapon that can wound him. Princess Lola has become his prisoner, and the rebel Faeries have turned to Hanz, the charismatic leader.Then there is Leo-the human from Earth. Grappling with life in an unfamiliar world above the stars, Leo stumbles across the only person Somenus fears.And all the while, a hidden evil lurks in the wings...

After the war that broke the world, the elves survived, yet defeated and in the chains of slavery. For a hundred generations the one power lay dormant, waiting for the true queen to be reborn. It began with the arrival of the ancient assassin. On that fateful night the sounds of a sleeping woman would change the world forever.

Der Monsterkönig will spielen ...Es ist 1097 Tage und 14 Stunden her, dass ich an diesem Ort eingesperrt war.Und sie sind jede Nacht zu mir gekommen.Die Monster in meinen Träumen beten meinen Körper an.Und wenn ich aufwache, sehne ich mich nach mehr ...Aber sie sind nie da, um mich zu erledigen.Dr. Adams sagt, dass ich die Anstalt verlassen kann, wenn ich anfange, meine Medikamente zu nehmen. Ich habe es immer gehasst, wie ich mich durch sie fühle und ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob ich ihnen zustimme, dass ich tatsächlich verrückt bin.Weil Träume einen nicht verrückt machen, richtig?Irgendwann muss ich aber anfangen zu leben. Also wage ich endlich den Schritt und gehorche, damit ich aussteigen kann.Meine Träume hören auf, und die Monster verschwinden. Ich beginne endlich ein neues Leben.Und dann kommt er, der Monsterkönig.Offensichtlich waren meine kleinen Träume nicht nur Träume. Er und seine Dämonenhorde ernährten sich von meiner Lust.Ihre glühenden Augen, ihre scharfen Zähne und großen ...Sie sind alle echt.Der Monsterkönig will mich zurück. Ich bin schließlich sein Lieblingsspielzeug.Und vielleicht will ich ja auch spielen.

Six magical fantasy stories of transformation.In Which Leaves Are Common Sense: No one tells you what to do when your hiking buddy has a sudden attack of lunar-cy and turns into a werewolf three days before the full moon. Annoying at any time, but on a hike with temperatures falling fast? Potentially fatal...Tims Testing Day: Lunchtime at the Tims Compound, and the test that determines the direction of Tim's life for the rest of forever happens any minute now. Nerves jitter - but you can't prepare for a test when all it does is see you for who you really are.Familiars Need Enrichment Too: Sick to death of imprisonment in the castle, Bystar the ferret demands a reprieve. For enrichment, you know. Of course, there's such a thing as too much enrichment...Had Kafka Been A Teenaged Girl: At four o'clock in the afternoon, Stella wakes up from her nap. As a ladybeetle. A Rottweiler-sized ladybeetle, still somehow in her lacy nightgown. How on earth can she explain this to her family - preferably before they swat her?A Plague On Both Your Colonies: Remm pines for the love of his life, Jillian, but separated by family feuding, they struggle to overcome the odds as the invading forces of the Helio march down upon the world...To Walk One Path Alone: It's hard to tell directions in the Realm, but Saefda knows which way to go. Until something - someone - interrupts her path, waylaying her mission and transforming her allegiances in the fae world foreve

A damaged soul. A madman plotting in the shadows. The city won't stand for long.With the armies of undead slowly encircling Greendown, James Holden doesn't have much time to get behind its walls before the witches and vampires of the northern mountains finish closing in. He'll have to get his lich-cursed apprentice and the rest of their party through hundreds of miles of ghoul-infested forest before it's too late to save the city. Burning through the limits a mortal should have is catching up to James, and unless he can find a way to repair the damage, his magic is as deadly to him as it is to his enemies. In a world where only the strongest get to make the rules, he can't afford to be left behind. He'll need to find a way to keep pace with those he's training, even as the planet's most powerful warriors hunt for his head at the behest of the gods. It's time for the Judge to do something different. James Holden might have to pass Judgment by Jury.

You can abandon your past... but your secrets won't abandon you.As a tattooist, it's easy keeping people at arm's length. Distract them with questions, and when they inevitably ask their own, reply vaguely. Lie. When the lies pile up, disappear. It's a cycle Lynna's all too familiar with. Staying guarded is a necessity, but what keeps her safe is also what keeps her lonely. It's an empty existence, hiding behind lies, and she wishes she was someone else. Someone not burdened with a secret. A year into her most recent move, the loneliness bleeds into her work, and she admits a few truths. At the insistence of a client, she explores the city's night scene, where she meets the enigmatic Rhys. As the months progress, so do her feelings for him, despite the risks of getting too close. When a dangerous encounter leads her straight into his arms, she abandons her past in exchange for a new beginning, only her secret refuses to be abandoned. With her life hanging by a thread, she's forced to confess, but the secret that will change everything isn't hers. Set in an alternate present, Lacuna opens with Lynna's transition to an atmospheric northwestern city. Derailed from what she's built, she finds herself immersed in the lush world of medicinal horticulture, enveloped in the kind of close-knit relationships she always craved. Her fantasy has become reality, but not without caveat. As she plunges further into this new life, she begins to expose the conflicting threads holding it together, and what she discovers will bring more questions than answers.

Epic Fantasy meets Positive PsychologyA reckless young thief lands himself in a team of misfit spies. Their mission, to stop an apocalyptic war bearing down on his home. But at what cost?"The Eye of Winter" by Jaques Smit is a gripping action-adventure set in the world of Ayrul. Birger, a brash young thief and his eager accomplice Wynn, rob the wrong merchant, stumbling upon a plot to ignite a devastating war.Pursued by cutthroats, Birger sets off on a journey to stop it from happening. But he gets more than he bargained for when he meets Renate Couture. She helps him cope with loss, tame his emotions, and settle in with a team of spies as they explore the complex political landscape of Azrea.With epic battles, magic, and richly drawn characters, Jaques brings his love for fantasy and positive psychology to life in the unfolding story. Join Birger in his transformational journey alongside exotic friends, facing difficult choices and moral dilemmas.

Aurumia is a fantasy adventure story about three travelers who discover a lost civilization in the Amazon. Will they make it out alive to tell about it? In the vein of Gulliver's Travels, Aurumia is also a social satire. It satirizes American capitalism, with its corporate greed, social and economic inequities, political corruption, and dysfunctional health care system.

Hallie moves to Paris to reinvent herself, find a new life, and maybe a new love.She's off to a fair start, she's landed a bartending job at a dive called Millie's and found new friends in the eccentric crew that runs the place. Then, it gets weird. There's a strange woman who won't leave her alone. Garbled warnings from bizarre creatures disrupt her sleep. She keeps running into a man with a charming smile--a man she should probably steer clear of. And she can't stop falling back in time in Millie's keg room.Soon, Hallie is caught up in something much bigger than herself-a project that this mystery man needs her to join. But with every trip through time, Hallie loses a little of herself, and each infinitesimal change she makes ripples through Paris, until the future she's trying to save suddenly looks nothing like what she hoped for...