A mysterious, worn notebook. A young woman’s search for her family.In a world where alleged witches are burned at the stake, Richelle has lost everything. That is, until she finds an old notebook she believes to be her long lost grandfather’s. In the notebook are instructions she needs to follow, and the hope that her grandfather is still alive is rekindled.When Richelle’s choices stand between being burned at the stake or following the instructions in the ...

A foreign world beyond a portal. A young woman’s struggle to save her best friend.Following a fight against gargoyles in her own world, Richelle has arrived on the other side of the portal, exhausted, afraid, and lost in an eerie forest. Her best friend—badly injured in the fight—is losing the struggle to stay alive.When her fire-power is no longer useful—and her healing skills depends solely on her memory—will Richelle be able to protect her friend from th...

"The Desecrator" is an original short story from the Draegaran Empire, by bestselling author Stephen Brust. This is a tale of the Hawklord Daymar, and of a particular Morganti blade. Vlad Taltos fans will enjoy new insight into Stephen Brust's fantasy series.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In this short story aimed at younger readers, brother and sister Josh and Sonya are playing their favorite computer game. When lightning strikes the house they find themselves plunged into the game's virtual realm, only now it's all for real. In order to escape and return to the normal lives, they must first defeat the Dungeon Master.

PI Harry Storm is about to get the case of his life.Harry is a no-nonsense, bristly, chain-smoking, nearly broke private detective. When a new case comes his way promising the answer to all of his financial woes he can't help but jump at the chance to take it even it means visiting cemeteries in the middle of the night.Harry will soon learn that the terrors of the night sometimes come calling in the real world and this case may drive him to the brink of madne...

Mortal women have always fascinated gods - and wind-spirits have carried news of a beautiful princess to the sun-god, Allyon. But his servant, sent to investigate, falls in love and defies his master. Narrated by the Wind-priest Ches, who inserts a few personal comments, this is the story of the Morning Star.(Set in the same universe as "The Bear Prince," this (worksafe) story of lovers is a fantasy folktale for slightly older ears.)

More first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun.The series follows three friends who love to share stories. In each book, one is reminded of a well-known story:It's Not About the Ball! is based on The Frog Pr...

Vampires and other immortals hold a special place in the hearts of many. Whether it's the fascination with living forever, or the stories of their legendary sexual appetites, humans can't seem to get enough of the creatures of the night. Many stories have been told about these beings, but how did the very first one come to be?In the world created by this author, the blood drinkers were actually descended from the Adam just like the mortals of today. What if the stories about Cain a...

Kitty's authority is put to the test when a mysterious lycanthrope enters the Denver werewolf pack's territory and lures her into a trap.In the twelfth book of Carrie Vaughn's New York Times bestselling Kitty Norville series, Kitty in the Underworld, Denver adjusts to a new master vampire while Kitty investigates an intruder in her pack's territory. Following the scent of the lycanthrope into the mountains, she is tranquilized and captured, awakening in a ...

A look at Celaena Sardothien's life before the events of Throne of Glass.When the King of the Assassins gives Celaena Sardothien a special assignment that will help fight slavery in the kingdom, she jumps at the chance to strike a blow against an evil practice. The misson is a dark and deadly affair that takes Celaena from the rooftops of the city to the bottom of the sewer-and she doesn't like what she finds there.

“One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves,”(Cinescape) the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and nonstop fun. Now you can learn why Harry Dresden is Chicago's best—and only—professional wizard, in this collection of books 7 - 12 in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.DEAD BEATPROVEN GUILTYWHITE NIGHTSMALL FAVOR

Three flash fiction stories. Inside, you will find werewolves, magic, and fantastical creatures. Stories about curiosity, darkness, and over stepping your boundaries.Each story is self contained. They are just small bites into my twisted worlds.Beware the WerewolfA sign on a fence, a little old lady, and an interesting twist.The ChimeraFirst impressions are not always the right ones. And the consequences can be steep.