In book 2 of The Beach Mystery series, Sophia and Luke continue their mission to dismantle the entire crime organization on Paradise Island. Can they end the human trafficking, extortion, and drug ring? It may come with a price if they do. Luke is ready to do whatever it takes to end the business his father started all those years ago, but will he be the one who sacrifices?

One stormy night, when Zahra couldn't fall asleep, Ali came rushing into her room with a book she had never seen before. They jumped under the blanket and began to read the story told by Lady Fatima, the daughter of the Holy Prophet whom they loved so much.Suddenly, something amazing happened...Discover the deep meaning of Hadith al Kisa by following Zahra and Ali on an exciting Kisa adventure.Can you find the Ahlulbayt in the world around you?Contains Hadit...

Prince Lloyd heads deep into the city sewers to clear out a ghoul infestation and test out his shiny new spells. But one of the ghouls possesses the ability to bend everyone under its will. Lloyd thinks he's found another specimen for his experiments-but it turns out to be a clue that will lead him and his friends deep into a treacherous conspiracy...

The advent of anarchy The Advent Festival, which celebrates the birth of God, has arrived. And with it, the revelation of the identity of the mysterious priest behind the sickening chimeras has shocked the people of Saloum! Every able hand is called to battle this crisis, with Grim and Jihriel rushed back to the surface, Sylpha fighting without a sword, and Babylon cornered with enemies on all sides. How will they escape…?

Sylpha Langlis became an adventurer at age 15 to learn the meaning of chivalry. En route to an old castle for a B-rank mission, she and her companions were suddenly attacked-by none other than two members of the Assassin's Guild!

Has the unstoppable boy who made sorcery his whole life finally met his match? Prince Lloyd and the assassins have finally found Jade, the old leader of the Assassins Guild. But they find his body has been taken over by a powerful ""demon lord,"" the one they call Guisarme. His strength is magnitudes beyond any foe Lloyd has faced before, is invulnerable to sorcery of all kinds, and wields the power of teleportation. Will Lloyd still be able to magic his way through this situation?

"The Demon Lord Guisarme's Umbral Mortisphere versus Lloyd's Void. Two spells that nullifies all matter clash in the epic climax of their battle!Later, Lloyd and his crew visits a church in search of the elusive ""divine sorcery."" His search leads him to beings from a higher plane of existence. But are they any match for the unstoppable boy genius?"

What should have been another boisterous Advent Festival has instead become a festival of blood, with vile chimeras pouring from the depths to destroy Saloum-and all at the direction of Pope Guitane! The abominations created in Guitane's labs keep Grim and Lloyd's retainers busy on the ground, which means the only hope to defeat this evil plot is the duel in the air, between the prince and the pope himself!

Between hunting monsters and forging spellbound weapons, Prince Lloyd is once again busy at work! Prince Lloyd finds an elusive intruder in the palace grounds... Her name is Ren, an assailant with a poisonous skill and a member of the mysterious Assassins Guild. Who are the Assassins Guild? And what do they want with Lloyd? Includes a short story by the writer, Kenkyo-na-Circle!

The Dots x Circles Illustration Awards is an international stage that celebrates the art of illustration, where personal creativity meets global recognition and professional connection. We believe a great illustration is more than technique; it’s a story that resonates and inspires. This competition invites artists to explore styles and themes freely, with the option to submit across multiple categories. Winners are honored with four levels of distinction, inspired by the primary colors of...

This issue is dedicated to the magic of picture books and the art of developing a signature style.We are honored to feature Benji Davies as our Illustrator in Focus. The cover showcases an illustration from The Storm Whale, a story that has quietly touched millions of readers around the world. Through this image, we want to express something that feels especially important right now: even as more creators experiment with AI-generated imagery, we must not lose sight of why we create...

Real Women Write: Living on COVID Time is Volume 19 of this annual anthology of prose and poetry by members of Story Circle Network, an organization supporting women writers and asserting the importance of women's stories. But it is a volume unlike any other. The 52 authors of the 80 pieces in this collection were writing in response to an unprecedented global pandemic. The virus spread through a year filled with many other profound challenges and changes, while t...