Dark fantasy

Le roi des Mages n'est plus !Selon les lois en vigueur au royaume d'Allanord, seul Shyrak est en droit d'accéder au trône. Une seule complication : les pouvoirs du prince refusent de s'éveiller. Le Conseil des Anciens s'oppose donc au sacre de l'héritier et réclame la nomination d'un régent. Prisonnier d'un sentiment d'infériorité, en proie à une multitude de démons, Shyrak réfute le décret et s'impose aux côtés de sa soeur Ellen.Déterminée à protéger leur peuple des complots politiques qui règnent depuis des décennies, Ellen remue ciel et terre pour instaurer son jumeau sur le trône. Seulement, qui peut déterminer avec certitude où se situe la frontière entre le bien et le mal ? Et jusqu'où Shyrak est-il prêt à aller pour éveiller ses pouvoirs ? Quand trahisons et promesses séparent un frère et une soeur aux destins entrelacés, il ne reste bientôt plus... que les sacrifices.

1883. Cairndale Institute lies in ruins, the orsine finally destroyed. With Marlowe presumed dead, the Talents and their companions have found themselves separated - and struggling to survive.Charlie believes Marlowe is alive in another world, and is determined to find a way to get him out. Together with Komako, Oskar and Miss Davenshaw, he seeks clues to the whereabouts of another orsine - while Miss Davenshaw knows of an old Talent who might have some answers, and Alice and Ribs go in search of the children named in a strange burned journal.In a journey that will take them from Valladolid to Paris to Alexandria, Egypt, the Talents soon learn that they are not as alone as they might think, meeting a shapeshifting boy whose skills rely on the bodies of the dead, and a young bone witch who can bring the dead back to life. As the mystery of the second orsine deepens, the gang assembles to find themselves hunted by a new, more powerful enemy - one who will not stop until every Talent in this world is destroyed.One thing is clear: a war is coming.Praise for Ordinary Monsters (Book One of The Talents Trilogy):'Ordinary Monsters is a towering achievement: a dazzling mountain of wild invention, Dickensian eccentrics, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense. Be warned... once you step into this penny dreadful to end all penny dreadfuls, you'll never want to leave'Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of HEART-SHAPED BOX'Expansive in scope and storytelling, Ordinary Monsters builds an electrifying Victorian world: grimy but luminous, magical but deadly, with a cast of diverse and gripping characters that feel entirely modern'Cari Thomas, bestselling author of THREADNEEDLE'Haunting, tense, earth-shattering ... A riveting mix of magic and terror'Tamora Pierce'Murky as London smog, dark as black pudding, this is a gaslit gothic tour de force . . . The fantasy is so rich and the atmosphere so immersive in this stand-out debut, that it's easy to overlook the crispiness of the writing and the brilliantly propulsive plotting. And while drughrs, litches, keywrasses and orsines make for a wonderful new language of dread, it's the characters that carry the day'Daily Mail'An engrossing piece of Gothic, Dickensian fantasy, centred around children gifted with magical powers . . . Miro's meaty, detailed execution lends his story weight and depth and commands respect'Financial Times'A thrilling blend of fantasy and horror, richly imagined and masterfully executed'SFX'A fantasy series so ambitious that it makes The Lord of the Rings look like a stroll in the Shire . . . Spanning the globe and crammed with good versus evil battles and hair's breadth escapes, this book is great fun despite frim subject matter, thanks to J. M. Miro's darkly witty style . . . Remarkably fresh'Daily Express

FIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' ONE CHAPTER MORE'Loads of fun . . . Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns' THE INDEPENDENTImagine a tower wreathed in legend, a powerful witch, a foolhardy king, an imprisoned girl, and a secret waiting to be discovered . . .And then imagine them all again . . .This is the tale of Rapunzel, retold as it always should have been.Magic is the first instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with lovers, dragons, witches, and werewolves by Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales from the Kingdoms series is your next dark fantasy romance obsession.__________________Step into the Tales from the Kingdoms series:Book 1: MAGICBook 2: BEAUTYBook 3: POISONBook 4: CHARMBook 5: BLOOD__________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PINBOROUGH:'Bloody brilliant' STEPHEN KING'An absolute dream' RICHARD OSMAN'A twisted genius' LISA JEWELL'Queen of WTF' RUTH WARE'An absolute must-read' JOE HILL'A dark, electrifying page-turner' HARLAN COBEN'The queen of twisty reads' HARRIET TYCE'Everyone will be talking about this book' STYLIST'Expertly plotted' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the best endings to a book' PRIMA'The very definition of a page-turner' SUN

"With my blood, I bind you. I bind your body and your soul. My blood will fulfill your destiny. You will be my shield and my sword. You will be my voice. You will depend on me as I will depend on you. You will defend my life with yours, and I will do the same for you. This Bond is sacred. It shall only be broken by death."Vindt's tranquil life as a lord's son comes to an abrupt end when his homeland is overthrown. Friends, family, his freedom-he loses it all to Singers and their dark song magic. Human in appearance, Singers are a different species. Their powers only fail against the demons hunting them. But even this flaw has a patch: humans with a rare and valuable "trait". It allows Singers to take over their voice and use it like a weapon. Vindt turned out to possess this trait, and was bound to a Singer by blood. Ever since, he has struggled to break free.Unexpectedly, a chain of events binds him to a new Singer: the sly and mischievous Asche. From day one, their egos clash. Only, their encounter was no coincidence; Asche needs him-but for what? To free the Singers from the curse that plagues them? Or because Asche is on a quest for power, as the Singer's brethren believe, who are determined to bring him down? Caught in the middle of their fight, Vindt gets yet another unexpected opponent: his wayward feelings for someone he's supposed to hate.When Asche's enemies offer Vindt freedom in exchange for delivering Asche into their hands, Vindt has to make a choice.CAPTIVE PRINCE meets INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE in this dark, queer fantasy novel about the fine line between hatred and obsession.

STEP INSIDE THE DARK ACADEMIA NOVEL WHICH HAS EVERYONE TALKING THIS SPOOKY SEASONPERFECT FOR FANS OF LEIGH BARDUGO'S NINTH HOUSE AND NETFLIX'S WEDNESDAYAn elite academy. A secret society. A sister who will stop at nothing to discover the truth.A deliciously dark and atmospheric read. I tore through this gothic tale of a sister's love and the monsters she will face to unearth the shocking truth - Frances White, Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned'Eerie, intense, and mysterious with immersive world building and mythology. The fast pace kept me turning pages, and I'd follow Jae pretty much anywhere' Stacia Stark, bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series---Hell is empty and all the devils are at Ravenswood Academy . . .Mourning the sudden death of her sister, Andy Emmerson knows she must come to terms with a life without Violet. But on the day of the funeral Andy is shocked to discover one thing: the person in that casket is not her sister.Is Violet alive?Convinced her sister's elite boarding school is covering up the truth, Andy enrols at Ravenswood Academy to discover what really happened and find Violet.The school is as beautiful and haunting as the students within it and Andy learns that it's not just good grades that drives these pupils.Something much darker is at play.After discovering a cryptic note from her sister, Andy must follow a set of clues to unlock the truth. This will bring her into contact with secret societies, ancient magic, demons and monsters. And a charming senior named Jae Han who has his own reasons for finding out what happened to Violet . . .Soon Andy realizes the price she must pay to bring her sister home is darker and more dangerous than she ever could have imagined.---Readers are loving All The Devils'Wow, wow, wowwwww!!! I did not expect how this book was going to play out, I couldn't put the book down' 5 ***** Reader Review'I have read almost every dark academia or dark academia adjacent book and All The Devils was SOOO refreshing. The romance, the storyline, the plot. I practically devoured it!' 5 ***** Reader Review'Dark academic? Witchy vibes? Art history? Sprinkle of romance? All a recipe for a 5* read in my opinion. The characters and the scenery were all exquisitely, especially when we went to the Underworld. The twists just kept coming when it came to Jae and I spent a good deal of time picking my jaw up off the floor' 5 ***** Reader Review'If you love dark academia, secret societies and the supernatural then this book is perfect for you. I adored this book and won't be forgetting it anytime soon' 5 ***** Reader Review

The excitement and thrill laced within the pages of this novel are steeped in Bahamian ambience. Drama-packed episodes are told from the perspective of Brewer, a local who was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. One of his many hobbies over the years lead him to become the founding father of the Rip Ty'd Brewery. Uncannily and coincidently, his background sets him up for an extremely unique story to be told. The plot unfolds around a tale of stunning intrigue. The novel twists and turns its way into an unfathomable, chilling mind warp.*****This fictional novel was passionately inspired by daunting coincidences.A few of Port Nassau's authentic touristic attractions are highlighted and innocuously woven into the fabric of the drama. "We are in Port for only a couple of hours. What should we do?"--this question is answered to create sentiment around an actual visit or provide an agenda of a few things to do when in Port Nassau.The novel drama unfolds when the confluence of several factors coincidently amalgamate. A perfect Category 5-strength hurricane of thrill and excitement develops and then catastrophically morphs overtime.Two dramatic stories are revealed in parallel. Both have a common theme of chase and desperation laced within turns of the pages. In one corner, a watery battle for life as well as the retention of stolen diamonds unravel. At the same time, with similar vigor, a relationship struggle for survival and emotional closure rage.The daunting perspectives penned are stunningly unique. The mind-blowing painted canvases are sometimes shocking and causes for pause and much reflection.

A unit of mercenary adventurers sent to eradicate the remaining outpost of Arioch worshippers in Kenai, find themselves drawn into a world of dark magic antiquity auctions, seduction, and betrayal. Back on the continent of Umiat their adventures take them to the ancient city of Rhyell where intrigue is the fashion and violent deaths await those who fall foul of its foibles. Uncovering a vampire cult with a penchant for printed perversions, Campbell is dragged to a fate from which the Master Thief fears he may never be saved. The Guild calls upon warriors and bounty hunters of such renown that some are summoned to serve from Hell itself to deliver damnation to their quarry, taking them to corners of Umiat seldom seen. Campbell & A'Lastor is the third Chronicle of Umiat and Kenai and should absolutely not be read by anyone seeking pleasant tales within a fantasy realm. Darker and more disturbing, it will provide laugh out loud moments that will have you questioning your sanity as gorgeous half-elf assassins and kukri wielding hares stalk undead nobility. 'The Princess Bride meets From Dusk Till Dawn, soundtrack by Adam and the Ants'.

From Greta Kelly, the author of the Warrior Witch duology, comes The Queen of Days, an epic adventure that weaves together a flawed-but-lovable family of thieves, a battle between fallen gods, and stakes high enough to cause vertigo--perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora and Six of Crows. For Balthazar and his family of thieves, stealing a statue during the annual celebration of the god Karanis was just a good bit of fun...or a way to stick it to the governor who murdered his parents. And yeah, the small fortune in reward doesn't hurt--even if his boss also hired the mysterious Queen of Days to join the crew as "the weapon of last resort..."Whatever that means.But Bal doesn't know the ceremony isn't simply empty words and dusty tradition; it's true magic. The kind of magic that rips open a portal for the god himself. Only the idol that Karanis planned on using for a body now lies broken at the Queen of Days' feet. And half of it is missing.With the aid of a lovable brawler, a society lady turned bomb maker, a disgraced soldier, and a time-eating demon, Bal must hunt down the missing half of the statue if he has any hope of earning his money, keeping his crew alive...and perhaps even saving all of humanity. But as his journey sends him racing through the city--and across realities--he discovers that doing all this might just doom the city.The city be damned. It's time to kill a god.

They are a king and queen at odds, broken by past mistakes. But conquering their foe will mean uniting once again.Zryan is faced with the devastation wrought by his spurned lover, and he must now address the threat on his doorstep, protecting not only his kingdom but family. However, putting a stop to his enemy will prove difficult as she has outpaced him and his brothers at every step.After an attempt on her life, Alessia is more than ready to vanquish the foes surrounding them, but the hardest part is discovering how vast the web of deception has spread. The fae plaguing the three realms must be brought down. But if they hope to conquer their enemy, she must forgive her husband's transgressions, and unite with him fully.With time running out for Lucem-and the other realms-Zryan and Alessia must set aside their quarrels to battle side by side before death comes for them all.Wages of War is the thrilling conclusion to the Immortal Realms Trilogy! It is filled with second chances, epic battles, steamy romance, and magic. For readers who enjoy Carissa Broadbent, Laura Thalassa, Sarah J. Maas, and Charissa Weaks.

On the peak of the Mountain Pass, the Four Front War takes its final breaths.The walls are closing in.The allies are dwindling. The last front is on its knees.The Rest to the Gods is a prequel novella in The Song of the Sleepers, an epic fantasy series by Australian fantasy author Joshua Walker.

Dying is easy. Coming back is much harder.Murdered by her rival, Chance Welfrey, left Luna with the impression that she would be forced to live forever in Purgatory. After being offered a deal by Morpheus, the God of Dreams, Luna is given a second chance at life. Back on Earth, she can't speak due to the healing injuries that killed her, and she finds herself in police custody as the primary suspect in the murders of her friend, Amy, and mother, Rose.But Luna isn't the only one to make a miraculous recovery. With the help of Cody and his compound, Chance is also given a second shot at life using ex-Keeper Reese as a vessel. Tasked with his own mission to stop Luna from succeeding and to find the perfect vessel for Epiales, the God of Nightmares, Chance and Luna will once again partake in a deadly game of cat and mouse.Except this time, the consequences could bring about the end of the world.

As shadows of a largely forgotten war begin to stir, the realms Morpheus once saved from destruction linger in danger once more. When the ancient foe returns with powers beyond their control, Freyja turns to the Lemuri Falls for guidance on how to protect all that is good in their world.Lead by fate, she finds an unlikely champion in young Alec who she sends Hypnos to seek out in their hour of need. Along with his best friend Josh, inadvertently pulled into this alongside him, and backed by the Nyx armies, Alec embarks on a thrilling journey across the realms to restore peace. As they battle against this new tyranny, Alec must unlock the secrets of his past if he wishes to save all that he holds dear. But can he uncover the secrets many have worked hard to keep hidden before time runs out? Find out as Alec and his newfound family take on the forces of evil in this epic adventure!

The only thing worse than being murdered by a human is being destroyed by a vengeful God.With Epiales, the God of Nightmares, resurrected in the body of Luna's sister, Cassandra, the stakes have never been higher. Luna and Chance find themselves trapped in the Compound at risk of discovery and death. In a seemingly kind gesture, Cody has agreed to protect them from Epiales' wrath, but he has secret motives.Ones that could prove fatal to not only Chance but Luna as well.In DreamWorld, Max and Asher have a mission of their own. Now a teenager, Asher has questions about his parents. Questions only they can answer. Tasked with keeping him safe, Max must keep Asher far from Luna and Chance until he comes into his powers. When news of attacks on nearby Keeper camps reach them, Max and Asher face the horrific truth that they're running out of time.The battle is reaching its crescendo, and ready or not, Asher will have to take his place at its center.

Stmívání nakreslilo na Grammarii poslední doteky zlata a purpuru a ohläovalo p¿íchod tém¿¿ v¿¿né noci. Garethova Elia stála na terase svého skromného p¿íbytku, ztracená ve svých my¿lenkách, kdy¿ pozoroval horizont planoucí posledními nádechy tajemného Draka nad hv¿zdným Sluncem.Jeho prsty svíraly zäloutlé písmeno, p¿edm¿t, jehö slova ü nes¿etn¿krát znovu ¿etl a snäil se rozlütit jeho význam. Dlouhé stíny se táhly jako spektrální prsty sahající do minulosti, kterou Elia tak toüila pochopit.Elia byla mladá ¿ena, její¿ ¿ivot byl do té doby poznamenán klidem Raio de Sol, jejího domova tak dlouho, jak si kdo pamatuje. Ale nyní ji odhalení obsäená v tom dopise konfrontovala s realitou, kterou si nikdy nedokázala p¿edstavit.Elia si pro sebe zäeptala hlasem tém¿¿ ztraceným v ¿um¿ní v¿tru: "Co si pro m¿ osud te¿ p¿ipravil?"Jemný vánek hladil její poköku a p¿iná¿el s sebou v¿ni jasmínu a dávno zapomenuté vzpomínky. V¿d¿la, ¿e její cesta ve Slune¿ním paprsku skon¿ila. Chystal se odejít do tajemného m¿sta NightGlen, d¿dictví, o kterém nic nev¿d¿l, a zjevení, které ot¿ese základy v¿eho, co znal.Elia se zhluboka nadechl a jeho öi se naposledy obrátily k obzoru. Co ji v té vzdálené zemi ¿eká, nedokázala p¿edvídat. Jedno v¿ak bylo jisté: jeho ¿ivot ü nikdy nebude jako d¿ív, protöe kolo ¿asu se nezastavuje, nem¿ní a necítí.Tato neúprosná a lhostejná doba, která vzdoruje näim nad¿jím a touhám, nezná samotné nástrahy své vrtöivé existence. Nesoudí, neodsuzuje nebo chybí.I kdy¿ se postupem ¿asu v¿e rozplyne jako jarní mlha, Elia si p¿ála udr¿et své mladé srdce v nad¿asovém chladu, uzav¿ené jako zran¿né zví¿e, které je t¿eba zkrotit. Rychle v¿ak zjistila, ¿e je nezdolný, cválající ö p¿i hledání nových obzor¿ za hranicemi konvencí NightGlen a Grammarie.Väe srdce bylo v¿dy svobodné, obývalo okraje väeho bytí a vzdorovalo väemu vlastnímu ¿t¿stí. Pod kritickým pohledem ¿asu se Elia vystavil jevi¿ti divadla ¿ivota, ¿elil normám a staromódní vizi vnucené role.Tato cesta ji zavedla ne¿ekanými cestami a nyní se Elia snäí pochopit, jak se orientovat v näízeních lásky, která jí byla d¿íve cizí.Její p¿íb¿h plný vzlet¿ a pád¿ je opravdový jako ¿ivot bez p¿íkras, se slavnými i nárönými okam¿iky, ale v¿dy s láskou p¿etrvávající jako slunce za de¿tivého dne.Elia opustil své pohodlí a propadl boülivé vá¿ni, která ho pálila v hrudi jako dech draka, intenzivní a ohromující. V tomto zmatku näel Elia n¿koho, kdo zm¿nil jeho ¿ivot.Tento n¿kdo byl záhadou, schopnou v ní probudit rozkö i bolest. Láska mezi nimi, tak hluboká, ot¿ásla zemí pod jejich nohama. Elia si chvíli myslela, ¿e näli zp¿sob, jak uniknout pravidl¿m, která je uv¿znila, a v¿¿ila, ¿e spolu mohou z¿stat nav¿dy. Ale nastala realita: rodiny a tradice se postavily proti nim a odd¿lily je.Jako by se sv¿t obrátil vzh¿ru nohama. Bez rozloüení zmizel a Elia z¿stala a snäila se dát dohromady to, co zbylo.Elia se bojí, ¿e by se tento p¿íb¿h mohl opakovat, ale uznává, ¿e to, co zäila, ji posílilo ¿elit budoucnosti. Nyní sleduje svou cestu s pocitem, ¿e ji zpovzdálí sleduje, chápe, ¿e musí tuto cestu projít sama, aby zjistila, kým skute¿n¿ je.

Ein Schatz, wertvoller als Gold. Düstere Zeiten für den charismatischen Vampir Christian. Die Zufallsbekanntschaft mit einer geheimnisvollen Frau birgt jedoch plötzlich einen lukrativen Ausweg aus der Nahrungsnot. Während das Geschäft floriert und die Beziehung zwischen den beiden intensiver wird, lauern bereits die Schatten der Vergangenheit ... und sie fordern Blut. Der finstere Auftakt zu einer Saga, die tief hineinführt, in eine unsterbliche Welt aus Verlangen, Leidenschaft und Geheimnissen.

Two lost sisters. A war that will define two worlds. A curse that demands a price.As outliers sweep through Katakin City killing those who oppose Warrick, the monsters are left bleeding and wounded, forced to hide away and prepare for the coming war in secret. I'm one of them now, and my mates and I have to play our parts in what's to come. The monsters of the rebellion are relying on me to use my power to fight, and Locke, Kade, Asher, and Darian must finally step up and become the alphas Katakin needs.But when the war comes, the outliers see both the monsters and the fae as enemies. If we are to have any hope of surviving, the fae king will have to decide whether centuries of hate and the desire for revenge is worth the annihilation of two races.Breaking the curse over Katakin could be the answer, and I need to figure out the secrets embedded in my mind. I went to Katakin to save my sister, but I'll have to make a choice: Hold on to everything I ever believed or let us become who we need to be to save two worlds...no matter the price.This is the fourth and final book in the Her Cursed Protectors series and a fun reverse harem fantasy romance for mature audiences. This story contains cursing, violence, and all the spicy goodness a monster could want with her mates.

”FREMRAGENDE … EN VOLDSOMT SKRÆMMENDE DEKONSTRUKTION AF ILLUSIONEN OM SELVET.” – The New York Times SIDSTE HUS PÅ NEEDLESS STREET af Catriona Ward er helt igennem original, dybt foruroligende og hundrede procent hjerteskærende. Det er psykologisk horror, når det er allerbedst. I et tilskoddet hus på en blind vej i udkanten af de vilde Washington-skove bor en familie på tre. En teenagepige, der ikke længere må gå udenfor. En mand, der drikker alene foran sit tv og forsøger at ignorere hullerne i hukommelsen. Og en huskat, der elsker at tage lange lure og læse i Bibelen. En ubeskrivelig og grufuld hemmelighed binder dem sammen, men da en ny nabo flytter ind ved siden af, kan det, der ligger så dybt begravet ude blandt birketræerne, komme tilbage og hjemsøge dem alle. ”Den mest spændende bog, jeg har læst siden Gone Girl!” – Stephen KingCATRIONA WARD er født i Washington, D.C., og voksede op i USA, Kenya, Madagaskar, Yemen og Marokko. Catriona vandt August Derleth-prisen for bedste horror-roman i 2016 for sin debut, Rawblood, og igen i 2018 for Little Eve, hvilket gjorde hende til den første kvinde, der fik prisen to gange. Little Eve vandt også den ansete Shirley Jackson Award for bedste roman og var på The Guardians liste over bedste bøger i 2018. Last House on Needless Street blev fremhævet i Richard & Judy Book Club, kom på bestsellerlisten i The Times og på Kindle, blev årets thriller i både The Times og The Observer og vandt August Derleth-prisen for bedste horror-roman i 2022. Sundial var bl.a. på Apple Books liste over ”Best Books of 2022” og toppede Kindle listerne i flere lande. - VINDER AF BRITISH FANTASY AWARD for BEDSTE HORROR-ROMAN! - WORLD FANTASY AWARD FINALIST! - STEMT IND SOM EN AF ALLETIDERS ”25 BEDSTE HORROR-ROMANER” af Esquire!”Læseren er i hendes hænder, men føler sig aldrig manipuleret – det her er horror med integritet. Afsløringerne skal ikke bare chokere, men også vise os, hvad der virkelig foregår.” – The Times, Book of the Month ”Den mest vidunderligt komplekse, konstant vekslende historie; inderligt foruroligende, men samtidig sært opløftende.” – Alison Flood, The Observer

A town in the desert of Australia once known for the heavy industries of mining and steel has a new glamorous attraction. A prison where the worst criminals aren't just locked away but are used to satisfy the hungers of a new type of visitor, vampires. With the steady influx of vampires, the town must struggle with its new identity as humans and vampires fight to control the hottest new tourist destination, The Vamp Strip. Detective Jenkins is a local officer trying to find a sense of order through this conflict. A pattern of recent murders occurring on the bustling Vamp Strip drives him to source help from an unlikely partner, a vampire. Gillian is an older vampire with a hazy past that brings a new perspective to the case. In a town where nothing is as it seems and nothing is as it was, can Detective Jenkins and Gillian work with both the human's and vampires of the town to unlock the truth?

Vampire tales unlike you've never heard of!Epic stories inside one book!Lady Vampire A Noveland A Vampire's Blood.

"Dive into 'The Eldritch Nutcracker' by Magnum Tenebrosum. Clara's journey through celestial enclaves, where cosmic forces shape her understanding of the Dreamlands, unfolds in dynamic landscapes. Eldritch phenomena challenge her perception, and encounters with otherworldly entities paint strokes in the cosmic narrative. As Clara integrates cosmic insights, the boundaries between observer and participant blur, marking a transformative journey. The celestial dance becomes a conduit for cosmic revelations, guiding Clara through forgotten lore and profound truths.Chapter 11 introduces the Labyrinth of Celestial Whispers, where Clara navigates winding paths veiled in ancient secrets. Eldritch symbols on labyrinth walls reveal cosmic mysteries. Guided by cosmic entities, Clara gains insights into the interconnected nature of the eldritch realms.In Chapter 13, Clara returns from the Dreamlands to the Abyssal Stage, marked by eldritch energies. The surreal landscape of the Abyssal Stage, a nexus between Dreamlands and reality, reveals cosmic forces converging for the final act of the eldritch ballet.The Nutcracker, transformed into a guardian of forbidden knowledge, stands sentinel on the Abyssal Stage in the final confrontation. Clara and the Nutcracker face the culmination of their cosmic dance, surrounded by surging eldritch energies on an otherworldly stage.In the Epilogue, Clara reflects on the cosmic journey, contemplating the transformation wrought by celestial enclaves and the revelations of the Celestial Nexus. The Nutcracker transitions into dormancy, and Clara acknowledges cosmic threads woven into her existence.The epilogue hints at lingering cosmic mysteries, suggesting the eldritch journey is but one chapter in a vast cosmic tapestry. Clara acknowledges the Dreamlands' untold secrets, leaving the door open for future eldritch tales to unfold.Closing reflections deepen as Clara considers the cyclical nature of eldritch tales and the dance between seekers and guardians in the Dreamlands. The epilogue concludes with a sense of cosmic ambiguity, inviting readers to ponder the vast unknown and anticipate untold stories beyond the cosmic veil.In 'The Eldritch Nutcracker,' Magnum Tenebrosum invites readers to explore the cosmic unknown, where each page unravels the mysteries of the Dreamlands in a dance of eldritch wonders."

When two spiritist swindlers accidentally summon something horrific from beyond the stars, they must thwart a sinister time-spanning plot, in this first Victorian-era gaslight fantasy set in the world of Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu.