Fantasy og science fiction

Αγαπητοί αναγνώστες, αξιότιμοι μαθητευόμενοι μάγων, ετοιμαστείτε να επιστρέψετε στο "The Witch of Shadowthorn (T.W.O.S)"!Καλώς ήλθατε σε μια άλλη ηλεκτρισμένη σεζόν του "The Witch of Shadowthorn", μιας ιστορίας που υπόσχεται να σας συνεπάρει από την αρχή μέχρι το τέλος!Στο T.W.O.S (The Witch of Shadowthorn), επιστρέφουμε με μια ακόμα πιο συναρπαστική και σκοτεινή έκδοση. Σε αυτό το εκτεταμένο ριμέικ, κρυμμένα μυστικά θα έρθουν στο φως και οι επιλογές θα διαμορφώσουν τη μοίρα όλων στο NightGlen.Με νέες αποκαλύψεις, θα αναρωτιέστε ποιοι είναι οι πραγματικοί ήρωες και ποιοι οι κακοί;Σε αυτό το ταξίδι, θα γνωρίσουμε βαθύτερα τη θαρραλέα Elia, καθώς αγωνίζεται να ξετυλίξει τους δεσμούς του παρελθόντος της και να σώσει τον έρωτα της ζωής της, τον Darius. Η γενναιότητα σας θα απηχεί το πάθος των γονιών σας με τρόπους που δεν φαντάζονταν ποτέ...

TWO MORE TERRIFIC READS IN THE FANTASTIC NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES URBAN FANTASY MYSTERY SERIES. THE FORBIDDEN HE BROKE THE LAWS OF NATURE AND HUMANITY, AND NOW LONDON WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. THE CHOICE OF WORLDS JAMES MORIARTY HAS TWO CHOICES. 1. BREAK THE LAW AND SAVE HIS PENDING MARRIAGE...OR2. LOSE HIS HONOR AND THE WOMAN HE LOVES. WHAT HE DID NOT REALIZE WAS THAT THIS NIGHT HE WILL BE GIVEN ANOTHER CHOICE...ONE THAT WILL TAKE HIM TO ANOTHER UNIVERSE WHERE SHERLOCK HOLMESLIVES AND HIS BITTER ENEMY, PROFESSOR MORIARTY....A MAN THAT JAMES LOOKSLIKE ALSO LIVES. AN EXCITING NEW TAKE ON THE HOLMES LEGENDARY MYSTERIES.

Odalys would do anything to get back her lost love. When she makes a bargain with a dragon for his soul, however, she begins to learn that what she lost can never be returned.

At 23, Colt doesn't have many complaints. He has an apartment, a steady restaurant job, a plan for his art career, and he is preparing for his first gallery exhibit with his best friend, Becca. But a chance meeting with a mysterious girl at a bar throws everything he knew about the world into disturbing chaos. It's been twenty years since Danielle's life was destroyed by the Kryrie. Now a Lapsi, in addition to grief and guilt, she bears the weight of forced loneliness-a side effect of the Lapsi curse. On an impulsive visit to her hometown, she stumbles across something she thought she lost all those years ago: family. Her nephew, who should have died, is alive and grown, and an artist, like her. Unable to stay away, Danielle seizes on the chance to know Colt, hoping it will appease some of her survivor's guilt and allow her old wounds to finally close. But Colt's best friend, Becca, is abducted by Kryrie and his life is once again shredded by these torture-loving demons. Now, alongside some old and new faces, Danielle and Colt are in a race against a clock to do the impossible: find the Kryries' lair, save Becca, and manage to kill these new Kryrie without sacrificing any more friends.

A reclusive wizard fights to protect a child while battling his own past traumas. As a wizard in a modern world, Jeff is used to being despised. That is one reason why he has secluded himself from humanity. But when he is entrusted with the guardianship of eleven year old Ellis, Jeff realises that life has thrown him another curveball. He is ready to change his lifestyle for the child. It can't get much worse after all. But with a mystery group attempting to kidnap Ellis, Jeff realises that his troubles have just begun. The group may be behind the murder of Ellis' parents, and Jeff needs to find out more if he is to protect Ellis. As people from his past resurface with cryptic warnings, Jeff has to fight his former trauma as well as his adversaries. Can he succeed in keeping Ellis safe when he cannot even stop his own heart demons? Wizard's Debt is an electrifying Scifantasy mystery adventure, which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. If you love mysteries with a good dose of magic and awkward protagonists struggling to cope with unexpected events, you will enjoy this journey through Niranjan's novella.

Magic is a death sentence in the city of Steepwharf. Lena knows the myths and why magic is feared but has no reason to consider the penalty until her cousin Selgen's wrongful arrest. Unsure who to trust, Lena breaks him from prison, and enlists the help of her friend, Avild, to smuggle them out of the city. Leaving Steepwharf isn't enough. The men who tricked Selgen into using magic are looking for someone. An heir to the mythical Stone King who can revive his dormant magic. Avild reasons Lena and Selgen must leave the continent, or otherwise be caught. Lena is determined to find out why her family is targeted, and how it relates to the Stone King.

Controlled by an Alien, Abby must decide if he's real before she loses her sanity. When school principal, Abby Davies, hears clickings in the fillings of her teeth she doesn't understand why she believes they are messages from aliens. Changing the world was never part of her career plan ... but, letters she didn't send bearing her signature are showing up in newspapers around the world. The things asked for in the letters are coming true. To complicate matters even more, the alien controlling Abby has fallen in love with her. Is this her one chance for true love? EMBRACED - Book three of the Em and Yves sci-fi series brings the alien down to Earth. Buy EMBRACED to see if Abby survives alien intervention in her life and finds love.

Angels and demons at war in the desert. The king of a court of whispers. An ex-lover hidden in the mirror. A house that only wants to love you and a superhero who deserves better than he's got. And camels. Don't forget the camels. With " ... an ear for snappy dialogue and a gift for understated characterization" (Matthew Nadelhaft, Tangent Online), Laura E. Price has created nine stories where the mythic collides with the real in the most unexpected and intriguing ways. Collecting early and hard to find work, as well as a brand new story featuring the Teachout sisters (and those camels), The Stars; the Silence is a treat for both her new and constant readers.

Nell'oscurità di una notte tempestosa, tra i confini sfocati tra realtà e surrealtà, si svela una storia avvolta nel mistero e intrighi. L'oscura casa dei Fisher, permeata da segreti nascosti nelle sue fondamenta, diventa l'epicentro di un conflitto tra forze soprannaturali e l'inesorabile ricerca della verità da parte di chi osa sfidare il destino.Nel cuore di questa narrazione si staglia la figura di Erick, un uomo in bilico tra la luce della realtà e l'ombra di un passato familiare che si risveglia con la forza di antiche maledizioni. Accanto a lui, la determinazione di Melody e l'amico di una vita, l'investigatore Josh i loro destini si intrecciano in una danza pericolosa. Dalle pagine scritte con suspence e intrighi emerge un viaggio che attraversa le profondità dell'animo umano, esponendo le fragilità di fronte a entità oscure e la resilienza di coloro che osano sfidare il destino. In questo contesto di mistero e tensione, si è forgiato un legame indissolubile tra passato e presente, tra le forze che guidano il destino e la volontà umana di sopravvivere.Lasciatevi guidare attraverso i corridoi oscuri di questa storia, dove le risposte sono tanto insidiose quanto le domande che le hanno evocate. Il nostro protagonista, insieme a chi osa condividere il peso di antiche maledizioni, si immerge in un viaggio senza tempo, dove la realtà e l'illusione danzano in un intricato duetto.In questo scritto, esploreremo insieme le sottili linee che separano la ragione dalla pazzia, la luce dalle tenebre, e scopriremo se la forza di un amore e la determinazione umana possono davvero sconfiggere le ombre che si nascondono nell'ignoto. Preparatevi a varcare la soglia di un mondo sospeso tra verità e leggende, dove il destino si svela lentamente, pagina dopo pagina.

Sixty-Year Extension, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

Thorley Weir, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, English literature

Conflict. Invasion. A ruined world.The Rot spreads like wildfire from the north and south as the connection to the Realm of Creation diminishes. It's only a matter of time before the trees, animals, and dryads will be lost to the land of Elonia and, along with them, love and compassion. If hope remains, it's in the hearts of the dryads and the three companions: Jarren, Ameida, and Sepheus.When a scout goes missing up north, there's only one way to find answers. But the cold and barren northlands hold dark and deadly mysteries. However, none of these things compare to the challenges in Seahaven, where the friends face flares equipped with enhanced crystals and powerful new spells. As an old adversary wielding the notorious great core crystal, the Blazing Heart, shows up, the real enemy is revealed-a gruesome enemy that no one, not even the dryads, had foreseen.Read book two of Quadrant of Balance and join the journey to save Elonia.

Immerse yourself in a realm where every narrative unveils a distinctive world, a mosaic of diverse themes, and contemplative storylines. This compilation of short stories goes beyond traditional boundaries, exploring domains where advanced technologies hold sway and artificial intelligence shapes the fabric of human existence. From a universe overwhelmed by robots to a society grappling with an unrelenting pursuit of external validation, each tale peels away layers, exposing inner turmoil and quests for significance in a seemingly abandoned world. Within these stories, observe the clash of tribes fueled by greed, the gripping survival saga of Savitramma, the unsettling truths of Dev, Sadhana's pursuit of the essence of life, and Mahen's venture into a fantastical realm. Each character, in every story, embarks on a distinct journey, unraveling mysteries, confronting personal demons, and searching for purpose. As the narratives unfold, these stories of technology, validation, war, survival, and fantasy enthrall the imagination and delve into the depths of the human psyche. Embark on a voyage where each story acts as a portal to a different universe, evoking emotions, stimulating thoughts, and challenging perceptions.

I am Carter Riley, and until a month ago, I was destitute and weak. That is, until my life took a dramatic turn and I miraculously found myself on Sidus, a galactic space station where members of those alien civilizations that have proved their worth can coexist and collaborate. I became the First of My Kind and humanity's chosen protector - titles bestowed upon me by the Sidus Mind to honor my unique achievements. Along with that, I became a Triad Dragon, an Institute agent, and incredibly wealthy to boot. Oh, and I got a girlfriend too: the sister of the president of Earth. Of course, life is rarely straightforward, and I've since been swiftly delivered back to where I started - right at the bottom. To fix things, I'm going to have to assemble a motley crew of losers and deliver some justice. And while we're at it, probably save humanity. Or maybe the entire galaxy. Why not?

Who'll protect a sleepy English village from a terrifying werewolf, when those who could, don't believe in it?When the silver screen comes to Hawkinge-By-Hythe, it unleashes a ravenous werewolf on the town. Ordinarily, the scientific Alumière sisters would jump at the chance to get their teeth into a really good werewolf. But the three identical, pork pie-hatted Alumières are sick of being called witches, and refuse to touch it.Handsome, young entrepreneur, Lorry Tassel, would love to ignore the werewolf, but keeps bumping into it while visiting flame-haired beauty, Ruth Leeds. And he can't shake his suspicion that the beast shares his taste for redheads... Then there's the mystery of the town's statues, sneaking about on some mission of their own, whenever people aren't looking.With torch-bearing vigilantes patrolling the streets, black-hooded figures in the graveyard, a werewolf stalking the woods, and statues popping out at people everywhere, events force the Alumières into reluctant action.Can there really be a perfectly rational explanation for this much mayhem?

Je suis l'incarnation du jour et du printemps. Prête à épouser la nuit et la mort.Heritière fae de la cour du Printemps et directrice évènementielle de Nahara, Vera était préparée à tout... sauf à devoir quitter sa vie pour épouser le roi Unseelie.L'objectif de ce mariage: réunir Nahara, scindée en deux depuis 400 ans par un Dôme qui rend fou ceux qui osent le traverser. Sauf qu'avec un mari impassible qui l'évite et la moitié de sa nouvelle cour qui veut la tuer, les négociations avancent moins vite que prévu...Pour apprivoiser Calel et faire revenir l'hiver à Nahara, Vera est prête à tout. Même à relâcher ce pouvoir qu'elle cache depuis des centaines d'années... Une romantasy moderne, enemies-to-lovers, avec une héroïne surprenante et un personnage masculin ténébreux.

Evil has a scent: lemon.It was supposed to be a routine drug bust. Arrest some magic jerks and move on, but then a fellow operative is murdered, and Aviva is thrust into a perilous black ops mission to disprove corruption charges.Meanwhile, her half-sister is being blackmailed for being an infernal, and as Avi struggles to protect her, she's set on a collision course with the one person she hoped to never meet. And just when she thought things couldn't get any crazier, her ex drops a bomb about second chances. Aviva must navigate a minefield of love, betrayal, and powerful Maccabees gunning for her, to expose her enemies-and keep her secrets hidden. But hey, running for your life is good cardio, right?Featuring a smart, funny heroine and a banter-fueled vampire romance, this wickedly addictive urban fantasy will keep you reading way past bedtime.Dive in now for a fiendishly good time!

He requires a wife. She needs to kill him. All's fair in pursuit of love and revenge.What's a vampire to do when the fae who made her an orphan is searching for a wife?Make him choose her and end his life on their wedding night, of course.Brynleigh has been carefully planning this for years. Her plan is simple: date Ryker Waterborn, the Fae Representative's son, make him fall in love with her, and kill him after they say, "I do."Unfortunately, it will not be that easy. She won't be the only one going after Ryker's hand. Far from it. Two dozen men and women are competing in the Choosing, each searching for their perfect partner. The catch? It's a blind selection process, and contestants won't see each other until they have made their choice.Nothing will stand between Brynleigh and her revenge, not even a competition for love.A Game of Love and Betrayal is the first book in The Choosing Chronicles, a captivating enemies-to-lovers, new adult contemporary high fantasy romance.

I am the Queen of the Werewolf Territory, a place that has always been my sanctuary, and yet I must leave my people if I am to save them. Our world is falling apart, and I must take the task my father set to me, and heal the Veil that protects us all. A deadly journey lies ahead of me, and no one can know that I am leaving-too many would steal the crown with me gone. With a small, secret contingent I go across the water to the human realm, a land I've never set foot on to find the gemstone that is the key to our salvation.If only that were my single crux. My heart is torn between the man I am hunting down, a man who stole my heart along with a jewel he had no right to take, and the man who stands at my side.One human with abilities he should not have. One vampire with a mouth that sets me on fire and leaves my body aching for more. Neither should be where I set my heart as a queen. And yet...I am drawn to them both.I must keep my eyes on the literal prize...and I must not let my heart lead.

This is a historical novel about a person who finds a way to travel through time. He starts out mainly to observe various eras in the United States but somehow gets involved which creates time deviations and changes future events. It is a very fast pace adventurous novel that will be hard not to read cover to cover. A must read and you will be compelled to read it several times.

Beautiful, red-haired Theresa's dark dreams take her on another riveting journey through Al Capone's private life. Consequences of gruesome choices made in the past reveal themselves in this dreamscape world of desire, lust, incest, insanity and murder. The chilling discoveries in Theresa's familial past, bring her to the harsh reality of her present, where a hopeful, new beginning must be a constant reminder of a horrific past. "Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the streets of Chicago's lawless prohibition era, to the to the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the 1980s. Just like the two books before, this book delves into family, greed, violence and lust, that span decades. The story line was so bold it defied the constraints of time and the finality of death! Couldn't put it down!" The University Book Reviews Pelton Rexnord "With a unique blend of suspense and captivating narrative, the story takes you on a thrilling adventure, transporting you across different eras and dimensions. As you turn the pages, you'll be immersed in rich historical settings. As you delve deeper into the story, you'll find yourself contemplating the intricacies of fate and personal growth. The narrative skillfully weaves together moments of reflection, heart-pounding action, and unexpected revelations, keeping you engaged and eager to uncover the next piece of the puzzle." R. Joseph Maretta

Frederica, Old Blue, and Principal Halna clash over a powerful relic stored deep within the ruins hidden underneath the old school building. A murderous intruder picks off students one after another. Surrounded by enemies at every turn, Snow White stands before the entrance to the ruins that hold the fate of the world and makes a critical decision... At last, Snow White's long saga comes to a close! How will the story of this girl at the mercy of destiny end...?

Echika is on suspension after Brain Diving without a warrant. But when suspected members of the Alliance start getting killed one after another, Echika is quickly reinstated as an investigator in order to get down to the bottom of things...

As the Labyrinth City hurriedly cleans up the aftermath of the Freya Familia war game, ship returns to port. The School District is an enormous mobile institution dedicated to education and supported by the Guild. By chance, Bell infiltrates the academic district and happens upon a half-elf who greatly resembles someone he knows very well...

When Mushiki Kuga misses Void Garden's magicians' aptitude exam while subduing annihilation factors as Saika, he receives a notice that he will be held back. To make sure he can move on to the next year, he is made to take a week of supplementary lessons at Nirai Island under Erulka's guidance. But there, Mushiki soon discovers that he will have more than just his grades to worry about...because everyone else who's come to the island is trying to seduce him! It's time to avoid expulsion and protect his chastity!

Scorch marks blacken the wireframe dungeon, and the smell of burnt meat hangs in the air. Iarumas's party stumbles upon a corpse, more charcoal than flesh, and Raraja insists on dragging it out. Murmur--Chant--Pray--Invoke. A large-framed girl named Berkanan gulps the fresh air of her second chance at life. Her confidence is low and her skills as a fledgling mage are inadequate, but despite all that, she has a serious goal--kill the red dragon that burned her party alive. This dragon, an interloper from the lower levels of the dungeon, has become so notorious that even the most seasoned parties refuse to engage. Even so, Garbage and Raraja agree to aid Berkanan, and Iarumas lends his support. The chances of failure are high, but in the dungeon, immolation is not a permanent end...as long as someone is willing to pay. Can Iarumas's party douse the flames of the dragon, or will they all succumb to a menacing red death?

A compilation of original short stories about Emillia, Rem, Ram and Pricilla!

After successfully returning to the other world, Kaito happens upon Leticia, but she doesn't seem to recognize him. Meanwhile, Kaito spends some time leveling up alongside his two newest accomplices, Mai and Yuuto. So when two targets of his vengeance show up--a prince of the beast lands named Leon, and Leticia's elder sister Lilia--the three of them are ready. It's time to show these traitors a taste of their own medicine.

Sakata, Mai, and Ikumi's shared dream only deepens the mystery of Touko Kirishima. Is she really the same person as Nene Iwamizawa? And what does it mean if Sakuta isn't the only one who can see her?

The Second Capital has fallen to the Demon Blight, and it's up to the combined forces of the Noble Alliance, the Ninth Order of the Holy Knights, and Penal Hero Unit 9004 to retake it. But first, they must establish a base on snowy Mount Tujin, facing legions of faeries along the way. And once again, the heroes take the most dangerous role--serving as decoys! Meanwhile, as things on the battlefield take a grim turn, a pair of refugees stumble through the freezing wilderness, holding an important key to winning the war ahead.