Fantasy og science fiction

Willkommen in Stallen, der elitären Magierschule! Bis vor kurzem wusste die 16-jährige Ashkana noch nichts von ihrer Existenz.Niemand hätte gedacht, dass die Verschwörung solche Ausmaße annehmen würde. Ashkana, Thresh und ihre Verbündeten sehen sich einer viel größeren Bedrohung gegenüber, als sie sich je hätten vorstellen können. Nicht nur ihr Schicksal steht auf dem Spiel, sondern auch das von Stallen und allen Übernatürlichen. Umkehren oder Zögern ist nicht mehr möglich. Wenn sie überleben wollen, müssen sie gemeinsam kämpfen. Wird es ihnen gelingen, die Pläne ihrer Feinde zu durchkreuzen? Was, wenn der Preis, den sie für ihr Überleben zahlen müssen, viel höher ist, als sie es sich vorgestellt haben? Werden sie es dennoch wagen und es durchziehen? Magie, Werwölfe, Vampire, Action, Intrigen, Liebe und Teenager-Freundschaften: Willkommen in der Welt von Magic Academy!

What happens when the fated mates doubt their destiny and go through the most brutal kind of marriage counseling thanks to a villain? In this Snow Queen retelling, Lir and Louisa endure a hellish experience on their way to that happy ending. (This is a short novel in the Wicked Darlings series. It is concurrent to the events of book 2, "A Court of Hearts and Hunger," and it contains spoilers for books 1 and 2 in the series.) As the King and Queen of the Seelie Court of Delight, Lir and Louisa travel to the prison of Griem Dorcha to hear the cases of the Unseelie Fae that Drosselmeyer freed from his mansion. But when their journey takes an unexpected turn, they are trapped in an icy stronghold and forced to play a twisted game. As the stakes rise higher, Louisa must confront her deepest doubts about her marriage and her worst fears about life in Faerie--as well as some harsh truths about herself.

Kaylee Green was an Illegal Alien, one that had traveled 45.7 light-years to get away from her pursuers. A race that wanted to exterminate her kind.Not only was she an alien, but she was not entirely biological. Now, she was enjoying life as a human. She had recently graduated college and was happily living with her human boyfriend.Then the police show up asking about a severed hand from a six-year-old cold-case investigation. They want to know why her fingerprints and DNA both match the hand.She was trying hard not to panic. Her carefully crafted false identity was rapidly falling apart. What else could go wrong?The answer was that unexpected visitors from the planet she fled from were about to arrive.

Nexus Legacy: A Saga of Shadows and LightIn the shadows of a forgotten past and beneath the light of a hopeful future, the Nexus Legacy unfolds-a tale woven from the fabric of magick and steel, where ancient secrets collide with futuristic ambitions, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance.Across the expanse of time and imagination, The Nexus Legacy charts a course through the turbulent seas of history, where the power of ancient magicks and the promise of technological wonders intertwine. From the earliest whisperings of the ancients to the defiant roars of rebellion, this saga explores the enduring conflict between the forces of tyranny and the unquenchable fire of the human spirit. Four arcs, each a cornerstone of the overarching epic, invite you on a journey beyond the boundaries of reality.Arc 1: Origins And Awakenings (Shadows Of The Ancients): Dive into the mystic origins where the veil between worlds was first pierced. In a time when magick pulsed through the Earth like a heartbeat, ancient guardians rose to wield the arcane arts against creeping shadows. But power invites challenge, and the very essences that promised salvation also sowed the seeds of division. Here, in the hallowed beginnings, lay the foundation of The Nexus Legacy.Arc 2: The Rise Of Resistance/Embers Of Rebellion: As ages pass and the world morphs under the growing influence of empires and technology, a spark ignites in the hearts of those who yearn for freedom. Tyrants rise, and with them, heroes are born-rebels bound by a common destiny to challenge the darkness. Through battles that span the shattered realms of man and the ethereal planes, the embers of rebellion fan into a blaze, marking the dawn of resistance.Arc 3: The Fracturing/Vortex Of Alliances: The cost of war weaves a complex tapestry, binding some, fracturing others. Alliances are tested as the nexus of power shifts, creating rifts that could either be the harbingers of doom or pathways to salvation. In this crucible, loyalty, love, and ambition collide, forging unexpected bonds and bitter rivalries that will define the future of all existence.Arc 4: The Echoes of Resistance - Entry One: The New Dawn: In the aftermath of cosmic upheaval, the remnants of the old world smolder amidst the echoes of resistance. New heroes emerge from the ashes, carrying the legacy of their predecessors into the fight for a reborn world. The final arc is a testament to resilience and the indomitable will to forge a path forward, where the glimmers of a new dawn await those brave enough to seek them.The Nexus Legacy is more than a tale of magick and technology, of heroes and tyrants. It is a reflection of the unyielding human spirit, a chronicle of the eternal struggle for freedom, and a vision of a world where the past, present, and future converge in a momentous battle for the soul of the universe. Step forth into a saga where every shadow holds a secret, and every light a promise, for within the pages of this story, your own legacy awaits.

On the shadowy streets of Ebonfall, a predator stalks the city. Crixis, a powerful cryomancer exerts his dominance over unwitting townsfolk. But when demons attack his city, Crixis must decide between the safety of Ebonfall's citizens and his own lust for power. Will the powerful ice mage save his city from devastation, or give in to demonic temptations?

The war is coming to a close. But who will prevail? My brethren and I have given everything to destroy the rule of the old gods, but the victory is not yet won. The remaining powers of Olympus have their sights set on us, and the clash we're preparing for will shake the world to its very foundations. And just when things couldn't get any more dangerous, our efforts are interrupted by a vile betrayal. The traitor in our midst threatens to destroy the powerful bond between me and my brethren, and to give scheming Apollo exactly what he needs to ruin us. More than that, this betrayal could lead to the death of the one I love most before our romance even has a chance to take root. Dispirited and exhausted, we have no choice but to pull through, and to prepare for the largest battle the world has ever seen. Snatching the thrones from the remaining Olympians will take us to the very limits of our strength, and it's possible that we won't make it out alive. There are no guarantees, even for a daughter of Ares... If we don't do it, no one will. And if we can't succeed, then no one can. Cursed Warrior is sure to thrill and delight readers looking for a simmering enemies-to-friends romance. Fans of Game of Thrones and Greek myths won't want to miss the pulse-pounding action and mind-blowing twists of this third installment! Complete series available on preorder.Bonus anime character art in every format!

La canción del trueno es una colección de nueve cuentos de fantasía, escrita por el psicólogo Jorge Álamo Homsy. El relato principal, Los siríacos, nos sumerge en una antigua Siria de tradición griega. Las pugnas por el poder se desbordan y los personajes se ven obligados a luchar o morir en la vergüenza y el olvido. El libro materializa, a través de un tratamiento fantástico, distintos temas de interés para el autor. La búsqueda infatigable de respuestas a preguntas sin solución, la traición, la ambición y la desesperanza son sus puntos de partida. La canción del trueno es el primer libro de ficción de Álamo Homsy. Él comenta que Procuré reflejar en ellos [estos relatos] parte de mi universo interior, de mis sentimientos. Pretendí lidiar con problemas generales mediante una lente mágica. Este es el producto final.

A fugitive child finds shelter with a monster of legend. A mind-blind scholar outwits the mages who disdain him. A gold mage must secure a bank vault from a monster capable of obliterating entire cities. An aging basketweaver wakes up one morning to find a brand new river in front of her house. A palace-sized octopus seeks to defend his city from a living fortress of bone- if he can get his arms to cooperate. In these twenty-four short stories set in the world of Mage Errant, John Bierce explores the murky depths of history, forgotten corners of Ithos and beyond, and the strangest reaches of magic itself.

Vaela lives a simple life of pacifism alongside her people at the edge of the desert next to a massive chasm known as the Changing Rift. It is a treacherous place, afflicted not only by extreme weather, but pillagers that crawl up from the depths and burn their houses, slaughtering anybody in their way, After the Raiders attack during a raging and sudden storm, Vaela desperately tries to save her family from being killed, only to be captured and taken to their leader. She is thrown off the edge of the Rift and falls seemingly to her death, but when she hits the ground, she suddenly jolts awake in a strange world with only hazy shards of memories that come in unexpected waves.Here, she encounters a terrifying goddess who bestows upon her two gifts, only to discover one of them is more dangerous than it seems, and she in launched into a bloody rebellion

This is the first published writing project from HaynesCraft, and it was produced with the entertainment of the reader in mind. A classic hero's tale, reimagined for a modern age. Maureen McTiernan hasn't known peace ever since she was seven years old. Now in her thirties, the event that took her away from her family will be faced in a small town in Ireland, whose residents are involved in a multitude of dark practices. If that didn't make things difficult enough for her, a legion of enormous mythical creatures dwell in the caves beneath the town, having haunted her family's history for thousands of years now. This is the story of their demise at the hands of Maureen. This is the tale of their death. The Fall Of The Fomorians is a celebration of Irish history and culture, as well as an homage to heroism in itself. If enough copies of this book are sold each year, a portion of the sales will be donated to fight homelessness and child trafficking, which are the two themes of the story. WARNING: Contains scenes of gore and violence.

Une plongée entre l'Ombre et la Lumière d'un monde où l'archaïsme et son rejet dansent sans cesse.Une aventure vers cette quête éternelle pour la paix menée par des divinités qui guideront le lecteur sur les territoires les plus impénétrables de Salmina. " Ils vont chercher le destin du bout de leurs lamesPeut-être ne reviendront-ils pas, pas indemne en tout casIls regretteront le voyage mille fois, mille fois plus jamais çaMais jamais ne laisseront leur coeur à cette infâme "

EvieAls Tochter des größten Syndikatsführers Hollow Citys hat man es nicht immer leicht. Vor allem dann nicht, wenn Morddrohungen eintreffen, die dafür sorgen, dass Evie Pryze untertauchen muss. Doch nicht allein. Mit an ihrer Seite wird von nun an ihr Bodyguard Connor McCase sein, der sich distanzierter gibt, als Evie schon bald lieb ist. Wären da nicht gelegentlich diese bedeutungsvollen Blicke zwischen ihnen und die stete, knisternde Anziehungskraft, gegen die sich beide wehren ... Connor Als ehemaliger Söldner möchte Connor seinen Lebensunterhalt fortan eigentlich anders verdienen, doch wenn ein mächtiger Syndikatsführer wie Pryze mit einem lukrativen Auftrag an die Tür klopft, lehnt man diesen besser nicht ab. Und wie schwer kann es schon sein, auf seine verwöhnte Tochter aufzupassen? Wäre da nicht die Tatsache, dass Evie Pryze verdammt attraktiv ist und sich Connors Gedanken schon bald nur noch um sie drehen. Doch er muss ihr widerstehen und professionell bleiben. Oder?

A story of three friends that go on an adventure to try and save their peaceful village from marauders who work for an evil queen. Meet a troll, a mink, and a crow, who will always do what's right - even if it kills them.

The world is ending. Or so the shapeshifter that took Kel's hand says. Kel knows better than to trust her this time. Determined to learn the truth, she'll travel to the ancient City of Stone and Stars, to a time-lost archive that was once a silver mine and a refuge from storms of primordial elemental magic. The more she learns, the more sacrificing herself seems like the only option. But she's not the first to sacrifice. And sacrifice comes at a cost. Not just for those who make it, but for those who benefit. Join Kel in the epic final installment of the Shadows of Magic trilogy today. The Door to the Past is a complex, richly imagined adventure about the doors in our minds we'd prefer to keep closed, and the healing that can come when we're brave enough to open them.

Trata-se de uma série de contos futurísticos baseados na evolução futura da ciência e tecnologia

SUMMARY: In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, a mysterious emergence of land triggers a chain of events that thrusts Kyrie Day, a member of Harvard University's archaeology team, into a whirlwind of intrigue and danger. When the Department of Defense requests their services to investigate the island, Kyrie and her team are catapulted into a world of high secrecy and ancient mysteries. Accepting the contract leads Kyrie, along with Professor Elliot Chaddick and their team, to an enigmatic island, where they encounter inexplicable phenomena and unearth a crystalline structure harboring secrets of the ancient world. As they delve deeper, the island's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a world that existed which contained wisdom of a profound nature. Revealing these secrets uncovers a sinister agenda from the agency who brought them there. But when Kyrie finds herself in the face of danger, she is unexpectedly transported back in time when gets near the crystal. She awakens to find herself in the fabled Kingdom of Atlantis. With the help of a new ally, she sets out to find out how to get home and instead she learns of the wisdom of a world that has been intentionally forgotten through concerted efforts to control the human population. Together her and her Atlantean ally learn of the consciousness of the universe, and her role in a cosmic plan to save the planet from the darkness that begins to overtake it in the future.Readers Should know: This book may expose truths that have been hidden or are considered "conspiracy theories" and may present information that is unpleasant or that does not align with things you have been taught.To those who are in search of authenticity, I invite you to read this book to learn more about the knowledge of energy and of our connection to the Earth which has been forgotten.The book is written as fiction, but it is inspired of memories of a past where understanding of how to connect to the energy of our planet, to live in harmony with the Earth and an understanding of the Laws of the Universe.Message From The Author: This book was written to help those who have always felt to be an outcast and different. Those who are kind to everyone and have constantly been harmed by those who they have supported. To those who are suffering from gangstalking, harassment, or abuse. If you feel that you are surrounded by demons who seem to change everyone you know. Remember that you are a child of this planet and part of the spirit of God, most of you who are reading this will likely know that you have a higher calling. If you love nature and hate the way the world is, I encourage you to try and remember where you came from. Spend time in nature and remember that connection. We are running out of time before it's too late. And if you are a Starseed, you DO have the power to help awaken everyone. And you are a part of God. Do not fall into the false belief that you are inferior, have faith in yourself and the world will begin to change. Find yourself and stand authentically in your truth. What they think does not matter...But you do matter.

Everything is on the line for Sovos of Alfheim. With the fate of his home decided, the Lord Arcanist Sovos sets his sights on revenge. Until a visit from the mythical Norns, who determine our destinies, sends him on another path. With his friend Sean from modern day Arizona now stuck in the past, the friends embark upon a new quest to restore order with a healthy dose of vengeance. Traveling to medieval France, both the ancient wizard and the present-day teenager must navigate archaic customs and creatures lurking in the woods as they unravel the mystery of who is really pulling the strings in a Count's court. Where is the dark sorcerer hiding, and what does he plan to do next?

Áslan é um jovem que vive em Árret, um planeta distante rodeado de mistérios. Sua vida muda quando um estranho objeto vindo do espaço cai dos céus em seu distrito. Áslan, Élon, Nóslen e Ámelly junto de todos os pesquisadores, têm a missão de desvendar esse misterioso objeto com o intuito de salvar a todos em seu planeta.

Allie McCarthy has always been caught between two worlds, with her human father's heritage on one side and her elven mother on the other, making her life a balancing act. That balance is disrupted when a death in Bleidd's family means a trip to his family's home in Fairy and into the depths of elven culture, forcing Allie to face the things she struggles with the most. She knows this is going to be a challenge but nothing could prepare her for the reality of high elven society or the added difficulty of being an empath surrounded by mourning. Dealing with strangers who each have their own agenda, navigating a sea of etiquette, and trying to help Bleidd through his grief is complicated enough but they are quickly drawn into a mystery: the death that called them there may not be what it appeared and a series of strange accidents complicate uncovering the truth.They are running out of time to find answers, and the consequences of failing may be fatal.

As a young boy, Jacob Darrow learns of his heritage, that of a race far older than man, and one of humanity's self-appointed protectors against "sundry forces from across the Veil." With a rich blend of horror, action, and the supernatural, with creatures taken directly from myth and legend around the world, Jacob tells the tales in his own words, a tale of redemption, savagery, blood, and magick.

They thought the darkness was behind them. They were wrong. A decade ago, a devastating bioweapon changed the face of humanity. Innocent people were turned into ravenous creatures driven by a relentless urge for destruction. Now the survivors struggle to rebuild their lives in the remains of a shattered America. Captain Dominic Holland leads a crew of skilled covert operatives and scientific personnel on a clandestine ship to protect the US from chemical and biological weapons. Their mission takes a harrowing turn when a vital agricultural lab in a troubled New England town falls prey to a vicious attack. Dom's team is tasked with saving any survivors. But what they uncover is more devastating than the ruins of a lab. Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, Dom's daughter Kara ventures into the wild alone to search for a missing woman. But her mission quickly takes a startling turn. She must learn to trust an unexpected ally to survive a far more sinister threat than she ever anticipated. As danger escalates at every turn, Dom and Kara find themselves entangled in a web of unimaginable horrors. They must navigate the treacherous post-apocalyptic landscape to safeguard the fragile future of America. In this relentless thriller, where every step could be their last, Dom and Kara fight not only for survival but for the very soul of a nation teetering on the brink of extinction.

Chickahominy The Legend of Evelyn After the fall of Lutris, Cahn fell into darkness. Without a chieftain or chieftess, the otters were scattered and hopeless.Unable to ward off the canines of the south, Grolg's forces swept across the covenant and took it for their own. Grolg survived his encounter with Rappahanock on the outskirts of Richmond. The alpha of Cahn is constantly reminded of that evening from the scars on his back and neck. They twinge when it rains and even more so when he sleeps. Every word is an agonizing reminder. His visions are filled with the fire-rimmed eyes of a sea otter carrying the Cerulean. Chickahominy, now a broken and hostile port, entertains dark business from even darker corners of Cairn. Ships dock and depart. Strangers arrive and disappear. All under the watchful eye of Wisi, the blue iguana, self-proclaimed Grand Marshall of the coastal town. Tobias, the keeper of the flame, lights his torches night after night in the lighthouse of Chickahominy. Hoping to shed some hope on the darkened streets below, he says a prayer for his family abroad. All of that is about to change as a trio of warriors step back into Cahn for the first time in many moons. Their destination: Chickahominy.Published by Burkhart Books, Bedford, Texaswww.BurkhartBooks.com

Commander Ryoko Hyakutake earned it. Her new title, honor, respect, and the respect of the Skyonian Imperial Military. But she'd throw her reputation away to bring back those she lost. Crippled with survivor's guilt, she, along with the rest of the military, search for the remains of a sacred sword to strike back against a god and his curse. But when Ryoko becomes the first person to slip free of the god's grasp, she uncovers both a conspiracy against her within the ranks of the military and the secrets of the god's curse. Each new revelation about the curse could put her life further on the line. But there is a chance those secrets could save her people. Will she uncover the curse's secrets in time to save her people? Will she save herself? Or will the Skyonian Imperial Military destroy itself?

The Answer Book is still missing...will it ever be found?! Find out as the Miso Mice visit the Rainbow Bridge and Suzy Butterfly's Center for Awareness Techniques where OctavioKat jumpstarts all their wacky energy tools propelling the Miso Mice on more adventures as they search for that elusive Answer Book. Enjoy the next fantastical volume in the "Adventures of the Miso Mice" 5-star acclaimed series.

La paix précaire entre la Terre et Mars est brisée par des événements inattendus, plongeant le système solaire dans une guerre aux proportions épiques. Au coeur de ce tourbillon cosmique se trouve Yasmine, une jeune femme élevée dans les idéaux de justice et de paix, et Hamilcar, un personnage mystérieux dont les actions pourraient façonner le destin de millions. Dans un univers où chaque choix peut entraîner la paix ou la destruction, où l'humanité terrestre et martienne sont confrontés à leur plus grand défi.

CHRONIQUES DES ENTITES - TOME 2(Suite du roman Les Arches de Walse )Après avoir laissé les cités dévastées de Walse derrière elle, l'Entité Gramine se voit confier une nouvelle mission sur Atlas, où elle doit partir à la rencontre du roi d'Eobe. Mais à la suite d'une arrivée brutale, ses perspectives sont ébranlées par la perte de son identité physique et de la plupart de ses pouvoirs.Perdue dans un monde qu'elle ne connaît pas, forcée de vivre dans un corps qu'elle exècre, la mission s'annonce périlleuse alors même que d'étranges phénomènes commencent à se produire: un gigantesque pont s'effondre, des objets apparaissent de nulle part et de mystérieuses sphères scintillent dans l'air.Tiraillée entre des enjeux politiques, la multiplication des perturbations et la quête de ses pouvoirs disparus, Gramine devra essayer de comprendre ce qu'il se passe et de nouveau, sauver ce qui peut l'être. Mais cette fois, elle ne sera pas seule...

The city was ablaze, a cacophony of destruction and despair as buildings crumbled and lives pulled apart. The bombs seemed to have a life of their own, raining down with calculated precision, leaving chaos and heartache in their wake. Fear was the only constant in this place, a daunting presence that clung to every corner and crevice. Tom's heart is a barren wasteland, devoid of life and love, longing for the warmth of a family that was taken from me long ago. Now I am searching for belonging among strangers. Time has no meaning for me, just a blur of days and nights filled with fear and survival. I must find the answers before it's too late.

Fourteen dead faeries. One reporter who's new to the job. And a whole lot of people who don't want her to find out the truth.Tessa O'Hara never dreamed of being an investigative reporter, but here she is, solving magical murders for the Queen and King of the Fae-and loving it. Her second job takes her to Santa Fe, where fourteen faeries have been brutally killed. But with no clues and no prime suspects, Tessa's at a loss. Assigned to help solve the case with vampiric detective Thomas Bloodsworth, Tessa has more than just criminals to contend with. A grumpy hobgoblin medical examiner and nasty faeries hinder the investigation at every turn, and they're not the only ones who want her to fail. Can Tessa find a way through the misdirection and crack the case before a faerie clan war ignites? Murderous Faeries is the second book in the all slaying, no laying Midnight Detective Agency urban fantasy series. If you like sassy main characters, magical feuds, and puzzling mysteries, then you'll love this novel.Grab your copy of Murderous Faeries to uncover the truth today!

Millennia after the New Dawn, the discovery and practicing of magics has slowly grown and spread throughout the world. A darkness seeps across the continent of Termidden with an unquenchable desire for control. Upon discovering the threat Luren, the daughter of a mage, sets out to implore those in power for help to prevent an impending war with these dark forces. As her determination carries her further and further from home, Luren will strive to learn the full potential of her powers; seeking to harness and use the magic that flows through her. In a land comprised of fractured cultures, Luren treads a path of self-discovery that delves into the depths of friendships and the two sides of every choice; the dark and the light.

Struck by the tragic loss of his family, ex-elite agent Patryk Heller is thrust into a realm of hope by an enigmatic deity. Offered a contract to wield divine powers and fulfil otherworldly tasks in exchange for his lost family, Patryk is faced with the moral weight of executing judgements he questions as righteous. In search of redemption, he finds revenge unveiling and crushing the cosmic conspiracies of deities beyond reason.In "Ashes of Destiny," Patryk, a man driven by logic and reason, encounters a deity for the first time. An offer tempting at the impossible: to resurrect his deceased family.Initially skeptical, Patryk grapples ability after ability, gifted to him after each task, battling the challenges that come with them. With his childhood friend Carrie and newfound allies by his side, he navigates a dark path orchestrated by the underground, drawing on his agent skills, God-given powers, and advanced gadgets. However, as the reality of his divine mission sinks in, doubt creeps in, forcing him to question the true worth of the sacrifices he's making.