When the witches and wizards are away, the familiars will play!Gifted adventurers across time and space often travel with an animal familiar—usually a cat, but possibly other fuzzy, scaly, or prickly creatures. These magical companions lead their humans into mischief, help them out of sticky situations, or offer opinionated commentary along the way.We're familiar with familiars ... or are we?Compiled by New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. And...

Danger. Evil. Death. Heroes can face it all, but they cannot do it alone.Throughout history, creatures both big and small have stood alongside heroes and helped them through trying times, whether on the battlefield or in their laps. In these brand-new stories, seventeen bestselling authors regale us with adventures of animal companions and how they often are the ones rescuing the rescuer.New stories by / in the world ofJim Butcher – from

I think; therefore, am I?The age of robots is here. LLMs, deep fakes, home butlers, and more are already integrated into the every day cycle of life, become part of the environment, melding into the surroundings, becoming commonplace. What happens when there's a crack in the code, a breakdown in their programming, or an awakening?A Crack in the Code: Cybertronic Stories of Rebellionis an anthology of short stories that focuses on those what-ifs, those awakening, and breakdo...

Prepare to be chilled to the bone with this spine-tingling collection of short ghost and horror stories. From the eerie tales of Rudyard Kipling to the unsettling narratives of other masters of the macabre, this anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat. With each turn of the page, you'll encounter haunted houses, vengeful spirits, and otherworldly horrors that will linger in your mind long after you've finished reading. Dare you delve into the realm of the supernatural and experien...