Who is he? Where did he come from? And why does everyone want him dead? The story of a darkling child and the powerful forces who want his hide. A dark tale of sorcery and salvation. You won't want to miss it.ALEXANDRE STONE resides in a beautiful beachside town on the central coast of California, within a stone's throw of the wild Pacific. When not poring over ancient texts and talking to her house spirits, she enjoys reading J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, Larry Correi...

Who is he? Where did he come from? And why does everyone want him dead? The story of a darkling child and the powerful forces who want his hide. A dark tale of sorcery and salvation. You won't want to miss it ALEXANDRE STONE resides in a beautiful beachside town on the central coast of California, within a stone's throw of the wild Pacific. When not poring over ancient texts and talking to her house spirits, she enjoys reading J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, Larry...

"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.

A bonus short story featuring Silhara and Martise from Master of Crows.In The Light Within, Silhara of Neith, now known as "the god-smiter," travels as the guest of honor to the winter festival of his father's people.The crow mage who destroyed one god must ignite sacred fires in honor of another. Yet the winter festival only reminds Silhara that the brightest light within him isn't the fire of a deity but the devotion of one woman.A tale of hope and celebration.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Winner's Trilogy comes Marie Rutkoski's Tor.Com Original short story, "The Bridge of Snow."Here readers are introduced to Arin during more innocent times. In his childhood, before the war, there was still time to tell stories.This story is set in the same world of the author's stunning YA trilogy, which begins with book one, The Winner's Curse.At the Publisher's request, this title ...

A wealthy noblewoman. A desperate knight. A dangerous secret that threatens their love … and their lives. If you’re looking for a good, clean read that combines the setting and mood of a medieval fairytale with the heat of historical romance—you found it!Lady Sabine is harboring a skin blemish that, if revealed, could cause her to be branded as a witch, put her life in danger, and damage her chances of making a good marriage. No nobleman would want to marry a woman...

Darweena must choose to fight for the Forest Folk in an epic battle against the beasts. Will she choose love over her home? A short story of 3700 words.

Life's good for 18-year-old Ashkar Ravindra. School's over, and he's been accepted into the Fleet Academy. There's time for one last trip up into the mountains in the brand new flitter his father gave him as a graduation present, before his real life, the one he's been groomed for from the day he was born, begins in earnest.Up in the mountains not everyone is pleased to see the privileged admiral's son. Jealousy and ulterior motives turn the pleasant hunting trip into an ordeal. Li...

A young man seeks to understand the strange connection he feels to the wolves that live hear his village.Originally published in the anthology WEREWOLVES, edited by Jane Yolen. Republished in Bruce Coville's solo collection, ODDLY ENOUGH.

First of a 4 part series: Secret of the Demon.The young Duke TecDemon rises to his father's throne after his death. He yearns to be free of the burdens of being a leader and to set off and see the world. His craving for adventure is soon met when his kingdom is destroyed by vicious beasts and his beloved is missing! His only hope is in discovering a secret power linked to his family's past.

Anna Godiva sets the record straight and tells the actual story of “Snow White.” In the Fairytale Kingdom, a woman wishes for a girl with skin as white as snow, cheeks as red as blood, and hair as black as her ebony window frame. Unfortunately, the incompetent fairy misunderstands, and gives her a child with bones as white as snow, eyes as red as blood, and a heart as black as the ebony window-frame. Thus, Skull White is born. What follows is the real tale of “Snow...