In a time when power was absolute and dissent could mean death, Fria is an expendable pawn in her father's power games. When his treachery nearly costs Fria her life, a strange forest girl teaches Fria the skills to claim her own power. And not a moment too soon, because there's something lurking in the woods that is even worse than any human tyrant.

Black Mare Books serves up some fun-sized treats from Artemis Greenleaf, Holly Dey, A.B. Richards, and Claire A. Murray.In this grab-bag of Halloween shorts, you’ll find an assortment of killers and creeps. You may want to log off your Zoom meeting to play with the nice birdies. Perhaps kick back with a premium pizza before you go for a long walk in the dark woods? Or maybe you’ve wanted to run away to join the circus? Sounds like more fun than keeping a date with Death.But...

July in Houston, Texas, is far too hot for Frost Giants. But when a Valkyrie with an attitude shows up on Marti Keller's doorstep in the middle of summer, things take a turn for the polar. After Marti returned home from her ordeal at the hands of a notorious drug and human trafficker, she had expected her life to return to its normal placid state, maybe with the addition of a splash of romance. Instead, she finds she's hopped out of the frying pan and into the Arctic Circle, where she land...

Even the best brains need a little vacation. When a bored brain makes an escape, a child goes on a zany adventure to track down a wandering mind and make it home in time for dinner.

Being a vegetarian vampire isn't always easy. Carl's dad works night shifts in a warehouse so that he can keep his family in synthetic blood, but longs to be a real estate agent. Carl, desperate not to become a scary vampire, would do anything to help him live his dream, even if it means taking a huge risk to find a mad scientist and getting into trouble.Carl's bat friends, Dari and Foxy, follow him throughout his adventure and share interesting bat facts with readers.

The only thing Kara has ever wanted for Christmas was a pony. Every year, her list was the same – one pony (pretty please with sprinkles on top?). Every year, she got pajamas and plastic horse models, but no pony. Her hopes were high when she and her mother moved out to her grandparents' old farm. But instead of ponies, she found a spoiled fairy princess!When she reluctantly agrees to search for the fairy's missing sugar bowl, she discovers a whole society of fairies, gnomes, and w...

Marti Keller was married to the man of her dreams and had a satisfying career as an emergency room nurse. But a soul-shattering tragedy turns her world upside down, leaving her desperately clinging to the one precious thing left in her life. After her search for a work-at-home job leads her to rediscover her long-suppressed ability to communicate with ghosts, she encounters Spam, the restless spirit of a murder victim, who begs her to help bring his killer to justice. She agrees, but her l...

"I start to open my mouth to yell, and water rushes in. I snap my lips together. I may as well be swimming in ink. I can't tell which way is up. Kicking my legs and flailing my arms, I launch myself headfirst into something hard. I feel hot blood spreading under my scalp, then nothing more."Mimi Sepulveda's world revolves around partying with her supposed friends. Her comfortable life never left space for angels, demons, or gods, until one night a clandestine pool party turns deadl...

"It was just a simple computer prank. How could I have known that it would almost get us all killed?"When sixteen year old Cai Peterson poses as an online troll to relieve the boredom after being grounded for drinking at a party, he tangles with a cyberstalker who's not only willing to make his virtual life miserable, but his real life as well. As Cai searches for the stalker, it seems like nearly everyone in his sleepy Texas town has something to hide. Surrounded by suspects, Cai h...

Black Mare Books presents twelve twisted tales from Artemis Greenleaf, Holly Dey, and A.B. Richards.In this Santa’s sack of Christmas yarns, you’ll find an array of monsters of all stripes. You may want to keep a lookout for a possibly rabid coyote when you stop to play with a dolly. Perhaps enjoy a little shopping before you head into the woods to fell a Christmas tree? Or maybe you’ve wanted to go on a holiday cruise? And whatever you do, don’t look a gift bear in the mouth....

Something is stirring in the heart of Sherwood.Two desperate young men undertake their first robbery in the tangled depths of a medieval forest. The first is a cut-throat charmer named Robert Odo; the second a gigantic, battle-hardened warrior called John. But, as the novice thieves quickly discover, they are not the only outlaws in Sherwood.A legend is born in this short-story prequel to Angus Donald's masterly series The Outlaw Chronicles, perfect for devoted fan...

Read 10 different stories from 10 different series. After the table of contents, view covers, read blurbs, and see book trailers.From bestselling authors W.J. May and Chrissy Peebles - each story is a different genre of fantasy, paranormal and romance – all from different series!CHRISSY PEEBLES(YA horror) The Zombie Chronicles(Adult Paranormal Romance) Eternal Vows(YA Vampire series) CrushBook Trail...