Fantasy og science fiction

"Arithmophobia," n.: The fear of numbers or mathematics.Whether you love mathematics or find it terrifying, this anthology of original tales of terror is sure to send a chill down your spine. With an unlucky thirteen brand new horror stories and a bonus poem in case any readers suffer from triskaidekaphobia, these pages combine the talents of some of the genre's most experienced award-winning practitioners of terror and some of the literary world's most promising new voices.Featuring contributions by Elizabeth Massie, Miguel Fliguer, Mike Slater, Patrick Freivald, Liz Kaufman, Damon Nomad, Sarah Lazarz, Martin Zeigler, Josh Snider, Rivka Crowbourne, Joe Stout, Brian Knight, Wil Forbis, David Lee Summers, and Maxwell I. Gold.These stories tell us of strange and horrifying new geometries, crazed and violent mathematicians, sentient and malevolent numbers, and even some new mathematical twists on some classic monsters. You needn't be a mathematician to experience these new forms of mathematical terror, though students of the discipline might recognize some familiar names and ideas lurking in the shadows.So pull up a chair, dust off your abacus and slide rule, and prepare to experience...Arithmophobia.

Dr. David Lane, tormented by his wife's tragic end, leads a scientific expedition into the heart of Papua New Guinea in search of a diabetes cure. The team, delving into the unknown jungles, watches glowing orbs, deep into unchartered territory, blink in the distance. The natives call the animals, Pterodactyl-like creatures, death-eaters or Ropen, stalking at night with an appetite for humans and crocodiles. Familial tensions rise when David's son, fiancée, and estranged brother join the expedition, adding a layer of unresolved conflict to the unfolding scientific mystery.As the team pushes deeper into ROPEN ISLAND, reconciling family dynamics becomes a high-stake endeavor. The treacherous journey, rife with peril and ancient creatures, takes a dark turn when an injured team member, Billy, tests the limits of their commitment. Simultaneously, the looming threat of environmental devastation caused by a ruthless corporation casts ominous shadows, forcing the team to defend both the newfound creatures and the fragile ecosystem they live in.As they grapple with the aftermath of their expedition, Dave's groundbreaking medical research on bat blood clotting unfolds, offering a glimmer of hope for diabetes treatment. In a chilling climax, the Lane Corporation emerges from the ashes, a grim testament to their relentless pursuit of the truth in Cryptozoological research. The Lane brothers, driven by an insatiable curiosity of things unknown, embark on another global adventure, after the Skunk Ape sightings in Florida, promising more cryptid revelations lurking somewhere in the depths of the Everglades.

Korak the Killer, jungle-raised son of Tarzan of the Apes, sets off into the wilds of the prehistoric world at the Earth's core to rescue his daughter Suzanne Clayton, who has gone missing in the mysterious Land of Awful Shadow. But when the airship O-220 is hijacked, Korak and his Mangani friend Akut are stranded and must fight their way across the savage lands and seas of Pellucidar. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Korak's mate Meriem, also racing to save Suzanne, risks everything in a perilous gambit to quickly reach the inner world.And what of the enigmatic Dead Moon, the pendant world that hangs eternally above the Land of Awful Shadow and is taboo to the Stone Age peoples of Pellucidar? Will the Dead World give up its secrets as Korak and Meriem search for Suzanne-or will it spell their doom?Bonus Novella: "Pellucidar: Dawn of the Deathslayer" by Christopher Paul CareyWhen citizens on the far frontier of the Federated Kingdoms of Pellucidar begin to go missing, a lone warrior with nothing left to lose sets off to investigate. But the dark secret he finds lying in the Charnel Caves beneath the Forest of Death will lay bare the past he seeks to escape and awaken that for which he could never be prepared.

Korak the Killer, jungle-raised son of Tarzan of the Apes, sets off into the wilds of the prehistoric world at the Earth's core to rescue his daughter Suzanne Clayton, who has gone missing in the mysterious Land of Awful Shadow. But when the airship O-220 is hijacked, Korak and his Mangani friend Akut are stranded and must fight their way across the savage lands and seas of Pellucidar. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, Korak's mate Meriem, also racing to save Suzanne, risks everything in a perilous gambit to quickly reach the inner world.And what of the enigmatic Dead Moon, the pendant world that hangs eternally above the Land of Awful Shadow and is taboo to the Stone Age peoples of Pellucidar? Will the Dead World give up its secrets as Korak and Meriem search for Suzanne-or will it spell their doom?Bonus Novella: "Pellucidar: Dawn of the Deathslayer" by Christopher Paul CareyWhen citizens on the far frontier of the Federated Kingdoms of Pellucidar begin to go missing, a lone warrior with nothing left to lose sets off to investigate. But the dark secret he finds lying in the Charnel Caves beneath the Forest of Death will lay bare the past he seeks to escape and awaken that for which he could never be prepared.

Is there anyone you'd die to save?Plague strikes Anestra city, reaching even to the Royal Family.Queen Katelin and her friends embark on a race against time to trace the cause of the affliction, facing enemies old and new in a desperate quest to save her people.But how can she fight something that holds the power of life and death over them all? Must she make a deal with the gods?And is she willing to sacrifice her own life to rescue those she loves?

When Lord Devon, the king of Old York New, chooses a new heir in the line of succession, everything goes awry. Demons known as the Black Shadows corrupt the new heir, and the king is dethroned. After a rebellion fails, three children--Isaiah, Brandon, and Madison--reform a secret group known as the Warriors of Raw. It is up to them to retrieve the ancient holy and mystical weapon called the Eye of God and fight these demonic foes. A percentage of the royalties will go to the charities the LUMOS Foundation and Red Nose Day.

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.

Saul finally grasps his dream, but his creations may be his undoing. Even the power of gods isn't a guarantee of peace. Especially when his old flame enters his life once more. His legacy is in danger, and assassins are already after him and his earth-born allies. Can Saul save his friends and the world he created from humanity's first and greatest enemy? "World Spawn" is fantasy adventure in the legacy of Roger Zelazny's Amber, and perfect for readers who want a quick and imaginitive departure from ponderous epics. Start with book one, "Death's Door," and fall into the chaos today.

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The magical sword Excalibur, the very symbol of King Arthur's power has been stolen. Unable to defer mediation in a conflict over Hadrian's Wall in the north of his monarchy, Arthur and Merlin are unable to immediately search for the thief.Queen Gwenhwyvar and Sorceress Morgan Le Fay set out unbeknown to Arthur to find the sword. Accompanied by the three brothers, Knights Sir Galahallt Sir Garethe and Sir Guaen, they traverse Saxon held lands in search of the thief.The Queen and Sorceress will have to bargain with magical creatures and battle with a mythological beast in order to recover the sword. To do this they travel to Roman-occupied Gaul. Danger awaits them at every turn in this far away land in the year AD 494

In the quaint town of Eldoria, where the echoes of history whispered through cobblestone streets and where magic flowed like a hidden river, a young girl named Luna stood on the precipice of a grand adventure.It all began with a dusty old attic and a forgotten family secret. Luna, on the cusp of her twelfth birthday, had always been intrigued by her grandmother's stories-tales of enchantment, time travel, and the guardians of Eldoria's magic. But it wasn't until that fateful day when she stumbled upon an ancient locket hidden among her grandmother's cherished belongings that her life took an extraordinary turn.The locket, adorned with intricate engravings and an ethereal gemstone, pulsed with a mysterious energy. Luna's heart raced as she touched it, and in that moment, she felt the tides of time themselves beckoning to her. Little did she know that the locket would become her key to unlocking the secrets of Eldoria.Through its shimmering portal, Luna would traverse through history, encountering pirates, artists, knights, and mythical creatures. She would unravel family mysteries, confront her deepest fears, and discover the true power of time and magic.But Luna's journey was not just one of adventure; it was a destiny intertwined with the very fate of Eldoria. As she embarked on her quest, she would learn that courage, friendship, and a deep respect for the magic of the past were the true treasures that could save her world.Join Luna as she embarks on "The Enchanted Chronicles: Secrets of the Timekeepers," a tale where the past and present converge, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and where the magic of time holds the key to a future unknown.

Sir Guaen, one of Arthur's most trusted Knights, is under attack from a supernatural being. The Green Knight is an unstoppable animated corpse hell-bent upon Guaen's death. The only two magical beings in Caerleon castle that have any hope of opposing this evil are powerless whenever the Green Knight is near.Desperate for help Merlin turns to Queen Nimue of the faerie people. In an alliance forged from need the mystical beings unravel the circumstances that cause the appearance of the Green Knight at every full-moon.With each ensuing attack the Green Knight becomes more powerful and more cunning. Can the alliance between the faerie people and King Arthur's court overcome their mistrust of each other in order to battle the very embodiment of evil?

King Arthur rules the largest Monarchy in the history of Briton. Frustrated that he has not yet driven all of the Saxons, Angles and Jutes from the land he embarks on a series of savage battles within his own borders.Prince Amhar, Arthur's only legitimate son opposes his father's tactics and reasoning. Along with his half-brother Mordrede, they offer support to the township of Camlann, the site of Arthur's next planned assault.Magicians Morgan Le Fay and Merlin take opposing viewpoints over the King's actions and a rift is formed in their twenty-seven year friendship.Will Arthur wage war against his own flesh-and-blood; risking a schism within his Kingdom in order to fulfil his desire for a country purged of the invaders?

"¿Un viajero? ¡Excelente! Pero creo que tú y yo ya nos conocemos, ¿no? Bueno, tanto da. Supongo que estás aquí por lo mismo que la última vez: aventuras, aventuras y más aventuras ¿verdad? Sí, sí, sí, por supuesto que es eso... ¡Ah! Veo que ya has hecho tu elección. Déjame ver, anda... ¡Vaya! Así que "El Regreso del Heredero", ¿eh? No es poca cosa lo que tienes entre manos.. ¿Qué que te espera? Ay, viajero. Si yo te contara... ¿Leyendas? Una como pocas... ¿Un mundo nuevo a descubrir? ¡Claro, amigo mío! ¿Anillos, señores, tronos y juegos? Bueno, eso son otras historias pero... ¿Qué si hay batallas, traiciones, diversión? ¡Me ofendes, la verdad! ¿Cómo has podido olvidar lo que es Kárindor en realidad? No sé porqué me sorprendo cada vez que me haces esa pregunta... ¡Ah! Sí, también hay algo de "eso". Al fin y al cabo, ¿qué sería de una historia sin "eso"?El amor lo es todo, viajero.Todo.Pero bueno, creo que será mejor que no te diga mucho más. No quisiera estropearte la diversión. Si tienes paciencia, lo verás por ti mismo. Y puede que por fin recuerdes. Ahora guarda silencio. No hagas ruido. Todo está en marcha otra vez. El Daño del Norte resurge. El mundo está a punto de cambiar. ¿De verdad no lo ves? La cacería ya ha comenzado. ¿Cómo que qué cacería? ¡Shhh! No hagas tanto ruido o la "bestia" descubrirá a nuestro joven príncipe y tú nunca podrás volver a... En fin, viajero, aquí te tengo que dejar.Y a ver si esta vez por fin no olvidas que cada sueño es una realidad por vivir.Este es el viaje de tus sueños..."¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿En un mundo que no deberías haber olvidado las sombras de la guerra amenazan con alzarse de nuevo e imponer su cruel oscuridad por toda la eternidad. Más allá de montañas, ríos y valles, el Mal susurra una única palabra: guerra. Nadie quedará a salvo de Su terrible llamada cuando Su voz resuene de nuevo en nuestro mundo agonizante. Pero un joven e impetuoso príncipe está a punto de dar caza a una misteriosa y esquiva bestia que merodea desde hace bastantes lunas por El Bosque de Oro. Sí, puede que tal vez no esté todo perdido, puede que tal vez aún quede algo de esperanza para el polvo y cenizas que son los habitantes de la Tierra Viva...Esta historia no es solo la fascinante y trepidante aventura en la que el destino de ese valiente muchacho cambiará para siempre. Ni es tampoco la del renacer de los pueblos libres y su extinto Concilio. Ni es la de la llama del amor que es capaz de brillar en la más espantosa de las noches. Pues más allá de la ambición y de la maldad sin nombre que el Dominio Negro parece dispuesto a causar a cada rincón de nuestro mundo, más allá de todos aquellos que dieron su vida o arrebataron la de muchos otros, más allá de lo que creas saber o recordar, esta historia es la leyenda del último resplandor de luz que vimos surgir antes de que la nada nos alcanzase a todos.Hoy, al alba, comienza tu último día.Y entonces el heredero regresará...¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¡LA SAGA AL COMPLETO!Más de 1.000 páginas de aventuras, batallas, amor, oscuridad y fantasía con un final que no te dejará indiferente. ¡Tu destino te aguarda! Bienvenido a un viaje que nunca olvidarás...

Join Dot and her apprentice, Loreena, as they embark on a dangerous mission to save the disappearing Mer-Dragons in the latest Chronicle Gate novel. After joining the Galaxy Order, Dot is now training students in the art of magic, and Loreena is her most promising student. But when Dot's magic starts to backfire and the Mer-Dragons continue to disappear, they must uncover the truth.As they search for answers, Dot suspects that Taylinn, a mage and her friend, knows more than she's letting on. But Taylinn avoids their questions and leads them to a planet where they might find a Mer-Dragon with the power to restore their magic. However, as they get closer to their goal, they realize that their actions may have dire consequences.As the stakes get higher, Dot must not only protect her apprentice from the dangers of using her own magic, but also come to terms with the changes she sees in Loreena. Will they be able to save the Mer-Dragons and restore their magic, or will their actions lead to even more trouble?For fans of fast-paced fantasy adventures with a touch of mystery, Chronicle Gate: Loreena is a must-read. If you enjoyed the previous Chronicle Gate novels, you won't want to miss this thrilling addition to the series.Join Dot and her friends on their latest adventure in the galaxy. This can also be enjoyed as a stand alone as well.

Abandoning another man's conflict is a choice. Abandoning your own conflict is not. Recently discharged from the Aeronautical Expansion Defense and secretly suffering from PTSD, Vio Recarey arrives on the frontier world Obcasio II with nothing but the clothes on his back. All Vio wants is an opportunity to forge a life for himself in the wealthy city of New Luucrum, but with no money and no connections he instead quickly makes acquaintances in LowLuu, the vagabond city formed in the abandoned mining tunnels below New Luucrum. When Vio saves the lives of an influential philanthropist and his stunning wife, Vio seizes the opportunity he's been looking for, much to the disapproval of his LowLuu friends. This new lifestyle attracts complications, ones which set Vio on a path that anchors him to the planet, thrusting him into situations where his actions, or inactions, could have long lasting and grave circumstances for everyone on Obcasio. Vio begins to realize he's traded one life of loneliness and violence for another, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't outrun his trauma.

Deadly secrets. Sinful power. Forbidden love.Everyone in the city fears the return of dark magic, except the psychic Ivy. That is, until dark magic kills one of her clients, and threatens to send her family's century-old private security company to its financial ruin.Killian, the most powerful shapeshifter in the region, throws her company a lifebuoy, but in exchange, Ivy must do something she'd swore she'd never do: take on a supernatural client. Namely, Killian himself.He needs her to protect him against a curse. At least, that's what he tells her, though the truth is a bit more complicated than he's let on. But Killian isn't the only one with a secret, and when he learns hers, it may be worse than her undoing.It may mean her death.If you like the bite of True Blood, the whimsical world of A Discovery of Witches, and the love of Outlander, then you'll devour D.N. Leo's Curse of the Alpha series. Books in the Series:1. Wolf Cursed2. Wolf Hunted3. Wolf Trapped4. Wolf Betrayed5. Wolf Turned6. Wolf Mated7. Wolf Ascended

As an asteroid hurdles hurtles toward earth Earth . . .Generations of slaves must seize this one chance to escape the Kthpok.Humanity's destiny hangs in the balance.After thousands of years as slaves and numerous failed rebellions, most humans have resigned themselves to their horrific lives. They labor beneath a domination so barbaric that their infants served as delicacies are considered fortunate to escape this life.However, a few brave souls have decided freedom is worth fighting for, no matter the cost. Led by a mysterious figure, they have formed a network across the worldwide network to bring about their liberation. With the cosmos granting its blessing, the rebels must act now, or humankind's next chance for deliverance may be another thousand years away.Fans of George Orwell's 1984 and David Weber's Honor Harrington series will love this thrilling tale of revolution and rebellion.

In the future the world was in crisis. Food supplies were dwindling and the strain on the environment was bound to bring an end to all life, but humanity was saved from extinction due to the tests. All children who turn sixteen are subjected to the tests and those who pass and are proven worthy are free to live their lives while the unfortunate ones who fail are not so lucky. Some view the test program as a harsh way of life, but it has saved the world and it continues to make the world a better place. Jenna Holdren is on the verge of her sixteenth birthday and she is preparing for her turn at the tests. Her world is turning upside down fast and she feels her sanity straining to the breaking point, but she holds on to her strength and she is determined to pass. In the final week before she is scheduled to be tested, she faces her mortality with her family and friends by her side, but all the while, the tests linger on the horizon and she knows that life will never be the same from this point on.

Je commence enfin à me faire à l'idée que je suis la dernière métamorphe dragonne en vie, destinée à m'unir aux quatre leaders métamorphes qui seront mes âmes-s¿urs et à unir tous les groupes de métamorphes quand plus de problèmes font leur apparition. Le groupe de renégats qui a massacré ma famille est toujours assoiffé de sang, et ils se moquent de qui ils peuvent blesser au passage.Mes âmes-s¿urs et moi sommes décidés à écraser la rébellion une bonne fois pour toutes. Mais les renégats ont des alliés que nous ne soupçonnions pas, des alliés assez puissants pour me faire douter. Ajoutez à cela un challenger qui espère arracher la position de leader à un de mes hommes, et vous avez une métamorphe dragonne qui a atteint ses limites. Comment une femme qui a découvert qu'elle était une métamorphe il y a juste trois semaines peut-elle réparer seize ans de chaos ?

Deadly secrets. Sinful power. Forbidden love. And a curse that could unravel everything.Ivy's a psychic with sass, running her family's century-old security biz in a city quivering at the whispers of dark magic's return. She's all cool charm until dark magic offs a client, threatening to send her legacy and her finances into a supernatural tailspin.Enter Killian: Alpha shapeshifter, brooding hunk, and her unexpected lifeline. He's got the cash to float her sinking ship, but there's a catch - she's got to break her golden rule and take on a client of the furry and fanged variety. Him.His pitch? Protection from a curse. The twist? It's more tangled than either of them bargained for. And when Ivy's own skeletons come dancing out of the closet, they might just be deadlier than anything lurking in the shadows.Brace yourself for a romp through a world where the line between enchantment and danger is as thin as a whisper. Books in the Series:1. Wolf Cursed2. Wolf Hunted3. Wolf Trapped4. Wolf Betrayed5. Wolf Turned6. Wolf Mated7. Wolf Ascended

Le monde paranormal ne semble pas vouloir m'accorder du répit. Juste quand je pensais pouvoir enfin avoir une vie normale, enfin... une vie relativement normale, en tant que métamorphe dragonne avec mes quatre âmes-s¿urs, je découvre que mon peuple est au bord d'une guerre surnaturelle. Les vampires ont décidé qu'ils allaient exterminer tous les métamorphes, et ils ont la puissance de feu nécessaire pour atteindre leur objectif.J'ai une grande puissance de feu aussi, mais je ne suis qu'une seule dragonne et il y a toute une armée de vampires. Alors que je me creuse la tête pour protéger tout mon peuple et pour comprendre ce qui se passe avec le dernier de mes âmes-s¿urs, je ne peux m'empêcher de penser que c'est un défi que mes âmes-s¿urs et moi ne pouvons relever seuls.Les secrets enfouis dans le domaine de la métamorphe dragonne pourraient détenir la réponse, mais la trouver va me forcer à questionner tout ce que je pensais savoir à propos de ce monde nouveau.