In a single night, Mariette Rossard lost everything—her mother, her childhood, and her mortal life.When the opportunity arises for a fresh start in the New World, she leaves France without a backward glance. Soon strange tales, involving other Casket Girl brides, follow her into the wilds of colonial Louisiana. Mindful of a woman's precarious reputation—and the speed of gossip—she heeds every whisper involving blood-thirsty vampires. All the rumors pale in comparison to a neighbor'...

Enter a world of myth and magic, where gryphons fly, and dragons hoard unbelievable treasures the likes of which you've never seen. Delight in fantastical tales of unicorns, selkies, manticores and kitsunes and more.Featuring 20 stories by 20 authors.John H. Dromey | Vonnie Winslow Crist | KA Masters | Galina Trefil | Isabella Hunter | L.T. Waterson | Makanka Verstraete | K.B. Elijah | A.S. Charly | Zoey Xolton | Joshua D. Taylor | Vickie J. Litten | Amber M. Simpson | David ...

Retold fairytales with new and unexpected twists, epic tales of gods and goddesses and flashes of fantasy all rolled into one spectacular collection compiling the best stories published by Iron Faerie in 2019!Featuring 18 compelling stories by 18 authors.

As an immortal hiding among mortals, Terpsichore has reinvented herself countless times. In her current incarnation as Bliss, danseuse étoile at the famed Paris Opera Ballet, she's living out her dreams. That is until her father, Zeus, stirs from his rest on Mt. Olympus and decides to meddle in her life.Hoping to avoid a clash with Zeus, she crosses the Atlantic to spend a quiet, drama-free month teaching ballet alongside her many, many times great-granddaughter.Life in Iow...

Once Upon a Time... isn't all its cracked up to be.Delve into the fairytales you thought you knew as told by the villain of the story.Featuring 16 stories by 16 authors.Andra Dill | Andrea L. Staum | Beth W. Patterson | Jane Gilheaney Barry | Lauren Sadie | Janine Pipe | Christie-Lee Louis | Cindar Harrell | Vonnie Winslow Crist | David Green | Whitney Engstrom | Joanna Koch | McKenzie Richardson | Aziza Sphinx | Lisa Fransson

Bite me, you say? Be careful what you wish for…These searing vampire short stories go straight to your unspeakably dark desires.Biting, drinking blood, sucking souls—they do it all in this scorching new collection.Whether they are out for a meal or a good time, the vampires in these stories are sure to make you hot and bothered.Savor each story one bite at a time, or devour the collection whole.These tales are sure to entice...