Moderne fantasy

*Winner of the PRISM Award for best YA Fantasy* What if a high-tech game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie? The USA Today bestselling GameLit series continues, setting an elite gamer and a skilled hacker on a collision course that could cost both their lives...Superstar gamer Spark Jaxley's life might look easy, but she's part of an elite few who guard a shocking secret; the Realm of Faerie exists, and its dark magic is desperate for a foothold in the mortal world.Aran Cole hacks code and sells his gaming cheats on the black market. It's barely a living, and one he's not proud of. But when he turns his skills to unlocking the secrets behind Feyland--the most exciting and immersive game on the market--he discovers power and magic beyond his wildest dreams.Spark's mission is clear; pull Aran from the clutches of the fey folk and restore the balance between the worlds. But can she risk her life for someone who refuses to be rescued?

Susanne "Sanne" Pascrel is a witch. In the small town of Marigold, USA, her best bet is to keep that fact quiet. So Sanne tutors kids in how to use computers, teaches wild-crafting classes, and does her level best to stay out of trouble. When trouble finds her in the form of demon eggs that her sister unknowingly sends her in the mail, Sanne is going to have a hard time keeping anything quiet. Especially the demon eggs. A new and delightful urban fantasy book from Sonia Orin Lyris!

The scent of blood lingers, and the hunt is on.Brand was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he's shunned his destiny for decades, repelled by the brutality and discord within the wolf shifter society. But when a grisly murder stains the streets of Denver and one of the brood is implicated, he's dragged right back into the heart of the savagery.While investigating the murder, the disappearance of shifters in the local area, and a strange red wolf that stalks the shadows of the winter nights, he encounters the one thing that might finally bring him to his knees-and she has silver eyes. With this new tempting distraction and the full moon approaching, unraveling the mysteries before him becomes more treacherous when the friend Brand swore to protect vanishes, and an old enemy is to blame. Challenging this particular foe will draw the attention of the most powerful of his kind and paint a target on the back of the woman he's falling for.As danger threatens those he cares for most, he's faced with an impossible choice. Will he take up the throne he once denied or watch his world spiral further into chaos?Broods of Fenrir is the first book of a gripping saga that delves into betrayal, redemption, and the primal forces that bind us all. Prepare to be enthralled by a world where loyalties are tested, and the fine line between humanity and savagery blurs.

A giant octopus attacks a film crew in the Arizona desert and a wrangler is killed.A rattlesnake the size of the freight train smashes vehicles and devours pedestrians.A tarantula attacks a singing cowboy at a San Gabriel Valley movie ranch.The attacks turn out to be mass hallucinations perpetrated by an angry circus performer who is partnered with a woman who wants to reboot her father's anti-American terrorist organization.To achieve their plans, theybelieve they have to kill Vermin.¿¿¿Vernon and Tenacity take on the the devil behind the attacks, and their comic-book characters join in the battles. Along the way, a legendary television cowboy joins the cartoonists to fight for justice and the rights of all Americans.

Jeg skriger, til jeg kaster sur galde og luft op. Skriger gennem hostene, der truer med at rive svælget op. Mit ansigt er vådt. Badet i tårer. Hele kroppen er i flammer, og jeg skriger i takt med smerten, der vokser. Skriger over den gule betændelse og pusset, de store blister kaster af sig. Lugten af brændt hår trænger gennem dén af bræk og sved, og jeg skriger fortsat.Sandet står op omkring mig. Sætter sig fast som små korn i svælget, og gør lyden ujævn og sønderrivende. Min hals snører sig sammen. Jeg har svært ved at få luft. Snot løber ud ad næsen på mig og rammer læberne, løber ned ad hagen og halsen.Da lyden endelig ophører, synker jeg sammen i sandet. Jeg tror, jeg skal dø. Alt er sort. Jeg kan ikke få luft. Verden er forsvundet. I en dystopisk fremtid har Grace klaret første del af Overhøringen, men chancen for at redde Berlins liv har aldrig været mindre. Og trods en fremstrakt hånd fra en uventet kant, bliver spørgsmålene kun flere end svarene. Da verden styrter sammen, må Grace gøre op med sig selv, hvem hun vil følge i jagten på frihed. For når alt kommer til alt, er der måske i virkeligheden kun ét spørgsmål:Er I virkelig værd at redde?

For Your Pleasure & Questionable BehaviourBook One, the treachery of poker machines, especially enchanted poker machines which will take far more than you ever expected unless you are wary. Our hapless protagonist lives a sad little life in a sad little town, but he has hopes for the future. The trickster machine knows exactly how to instill a little excitement into John's going-nowhere existence, and how to play him, too. Unfortunately for John, the price is way beyond what he can afford. Book Two, Morris is nobody's fool. His offsider, Spider, being not the sharpest knife in the drawer, looks to Morris for guidance and support. Unfortunately, the pair are into Eddie (Nails) Madden, would-be crime boss, for money owed for their drug supply. They are offered a means of working off their debt and freeing themselves from the master manipulator. The job entails disposing of a personal enemy of Eddies, but the reasons for the killing are entirely misleading, covering up the real reason for such vengeance being administered. But neither Morris nor Spider, when they find out the truth, are prepared to carry out the assignment. A measure of cunning is required to make it appear as if the job has been done, freeing them of their financial burden. In the process, Spider and Morris find it within themselves to turn over a new leaf and to re-join society as improved human beings.About The Author:T H O M A S J A M E S T A Y L O R, born Dec 1st, 1954. Author of twelve novels and short story collections. First published in the middle 1980s and written on subject matter ranging through real life, the bizarre and unusual, crime/romance, philosophy, and more recently, a first foray into sci-fi. Winner of the Pacific Book Award Star of Exceptional Merit with For Your Pleasure & Questionable Behaviour, Taylor consistently earns high praise from book reviewers while continuing to surprise, interest, and fascinate with unusual material in the novel and short story format."Taylor's work is amazingly diverse" - US Review of Books.

Unexpected crucibles, gut-wrenching loss, and time in prison... The last few years have not been kind to Janzen Robinson. His tenure as the unelected Champion of Cleveland was rough, but it's hard not to catch glimpses of hope as tides of change have rippled throughout the city. Now out of prison, the Artificer is surprised to see just how much his mission and influence have taken root. Full Circle Protection grew from being an operation run out of a beatdown truck to needing a fully functional office. Their ragtag crew of castaways are only a uniform away from seeming professional. And all that ugly that went bump in the night? It began to see that there are no easy meals in the land of Clev. This newfound order is put to the test, though, as a new kind of enemy emerges, launching an attack that isn't motivated by old vendettas or orchestrated by some secret manipulator. This is an assault that threatens to blur the lines between this world and the sleepy mask it wears, and to take not only their lives but the world Balance with it.The Monsters And Men Trilogy by Lawrence Davis is fast-paced, heart-pounding urban fantasy at its best and no one will see this twist coming.

A group of 12 year old children have been lured on a school trip to Bavaria by an old woman. She is the earthly servant of a being not of this world, called The Hutenghast. Unbeknown to them, seven of the party have been specifically chosen as a sacrifice for this inhuman beast. In order to sustain itself, The Hutenghast must periodically take seven souls, and this is done by the reading a script. Those who read or hear the script (called The Telling), when they next sleep, he comes to them in their dreams, he sucks all the moisture from their bodies, taking their souls along with it. The Hutenghast needs a mixture of male and female children, and so when The Great Being (a God like figure), intervenes by sending a dense fog, the boys and girls get separated on their journey to the old woman's lair, and all the plans goes awry. No longer able to use The Telling, The Hutenghast has one magic bullet that he can use just once, called 'The Knife of Life and Death'. ¿He has no other choice now. He has to go for it!

The Three Ages of D. F. Lewis (1948 - )1. 1986-2000 - Over 1000 fiction publications in magazines and anthologies, culminating in the Prime Books Weirdmonger collection.2. 2001-2010 - Publishing Nemonymous journal of fiction.3. 2008 to date - Gestalt real-time reviews. (Plus one novel entitled Nemonymous Night, a collection, four novellas that were independently published and three originally created multi-authored anthologies.)

The wheels of Fate have started to turn...

A boy searching for an end to the fighting.A girl trapped in a nightmare of her father's making. White walls. Locked doors. A kid's voice in her head. Sophie's father believes she has lost her mind, that her trip to the fae world might have healed her body, but it also turned her into one of them. He's sent her to a place for humans suffering from brutal encounters with the fae. But Sophie knows he's hiding a dark secret. One that will change her world forever. With the help of a young boy with an odd power, Sophie is determined to survive long enough to reveal to the world what the doctors are doing to the fae deep within the bowels of the Clarkson Institute. Gulliver is determined to find Sophie. Has to tell her he's sorry he couldn't keep her safe. It's risky, more dangerous than anything he's ever attempted, but he can't leave her in that awful place. With two Iskaltian queens at his side, he believes. In the power they possess and the good they can do for everyone. He's just Gullie, but Brea and Tia have the power to bring real change. It might take a miracle to save Sophie and both their worlds, but Gulliver and his friends have a plan. A plan to bring peace to human and Fae alike. He just never dreamed peace would cost so much.Fae's End completes the 12 book Queens of the Fae series with an epic, exciting, and adorable conclusion.

When Jasper unexpectedly inherits an enchanting Elizabethan house from his late Uncle, he embarks on a journey filled with unforeseen challenges. As he settles into his newfound ownership, he discovers that the house harbours a unique mix of elderly residents whose lives are far more complex than meets the eye. Intrigue looms as Jasper wonders: has he stumbled upon a hidden nest of spies? And if so, who do they serve? The answers elude him, weaving a web of mystery and uncertainty. Caught in a tangle of secrets and deception, Jasper must navigate treacherous waters to uncover the truth. Will the tangled threads of espionage be unravelled? Can Jasper find a way to untangle the complexities of the spies within his inherited home? In this captivating tale, the stakes are high, and the world of spies proves to be as enigmatic as it is complicated.

Fun magical college adventures with a fabulous cast of geeky charactersIs there life after Belladonna U?Holly, Sage and Juniper pursue their musical dreams. Viola, Jules and Ferd rebel against their family's magical privilege. Does Hebe have to leave her friends behind to figure out who she really is?The latest Fake Geek Girl album is about to drop, and nothing will ever be the same again...This New Adult cozy paranormal collection includes three stories & novellas: Untitled Cryptid Album, The Year of Critical Rolls and Like Witches For Coffee.

The Topless Tower is Silvina Ocampo's most imaginative work, one which takes the canon of Western fantasy and turns it on its head. A cross between Alice in Wonderland and the short stories of Jorge Luis Borges, it packs a whole fantastical world into a swift fever-dream narrative. The efforts of Leandro to escape the dreamlike tower where he has been spirited by the Devil are a key text of the South American surrealist movement.

He's a flirt and a tease and a fop and a snob. And everyone's favorite uncle. Jacques Smythe brazens his way into Stately House and shows no sign of departing. Like it or not, Lord Mettlebright has himself a butler. **Unique format! A story in 100-word chapters that was originally serialized on forthright's blog, beginning in 2018. Now complete! Set behind the scenes of the Amaranthine Saga, Jacques' story begins immediately after the events of Bk1: Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox and concludes with the events leading up to Bk4: Mikoto and the Reaver Village. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-Life. Family.The print edition includes the short story Suuzu and the Nine Nippets of Legend (Amaranthine Interludes, #2)!He's more accustomed to speaking for others than speaking up for himself. Stranded at Stately House, Suuzu Farroost is restless and fretful and lonesome for Akira. Waiting is a misery, and all he has to hold onto is the memory of a fleeting kiss, a circlet of nippet eggs, and one very stubborn, very outspoken valet. To keep him from wallowing, Suuzu's friends find ways to distract him, and as one story leads to another, the phoenix learns about the special place nippets hold in avian lore, especially where courtship is concerned. **A short story set immediately after the events of Bk5: Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-Life. Family. Courtship.

At age twelve, Holly and her friends saved the world from the Wikella, the Queen of All Evil. By sixteen, her victory lost its bite. Life as an ordinary teenager is a painful disappointment made lonely by the secrecy of her past.Family? Her parents barely remember her.Friends? Only Lily, but who knows how long that'll last.Love life? Unrequited love for Jad, a kind writer who should be smart enough to not mess around with a slut like Fifi.Ordinarily, she'd have no choice but to suffer in silence, but Holly saved the world didn't she? She deserves her happily ever after. Her plot to change her life around? Go to a world where Holly killed herself and take the dead girl's place.

Die Anthologie zur "Witches of Wick"-Trilogie von Annie Waye! Tauche ein in die düsteren, magischen, romantischen und witzigen Geschichten der beliebtesten männlichen Hexer von Wick.Jahrzehnte vor den Geschehnissen von "Witches of Wick" wird wird der junge Magnus Nightingale wider Erwarten als einziger Schwarzmagier in einer weißmagischen Familie getauft - und verbandelt sich ausgerechnet mit dem zwielichtigen elfjährigen Gwydion. Dieser wird Jahre später seinen Bruder Mick Ainsworth mit der Suche nach der Nightingale-Familie beauftragen: Eine Mission, die sich schon bald als dessen größter Fehler herausstellen wird. Während seiner Gefangenschaft im Kerker von Wick ist Thomas Harris auf der Suche nach Vergebung. Tribunalsmitglied Niall Radclyffe versucht verzweifelt, Ruhe und Ordnung in der magischen Parallelwelt einkehren zu lassen und Fionas distanziertes Herz zu gewinnen. Wren Merrick begeht den Pfad zu seiner Bestimmung als Hohepriester des gehörnten Gottes."Wizards of Wick: Die verlorenen Bücher" ist die Anthologie zur Fantasy-Trilogie "Witches of Wick" von Annie Waye für Fans von Supernatural, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, magischen Fantasy-Jugendbüchern mit Hexen und Dämonen, humorvoller Young Adult Fantasy, Portalfantasy, der Wicca-Mythologie und Büchern mit Irland- / Kelten-Setting. Erlebe die wichtigsten Geschehnisse aus neuen Blickwinkeln und erfahre von ganz neuen Ereignissen, die dir bisher entgangen sind.

The Council of the Wise believe they are winning the war. However the Coalition, the Nephilim and the Daoine Sidhe have some deadly surprises in store and the price of victory will be very high indeed.Yet, considering the alternative, it's a price worth paying, no matter the cost.

"Like a Puzzle" transports you to a world where the past and present coexist, where kings and queens rule over entire nations. What she believed to be true about her life and family falls apart under her feet as she navigates the independence-filled college experience, leaving her to wrestle with the reality. A mystery woman posing as Calina's grandma reveals a startling truth: Calina is a princess instead of just a young woman, burdened with societal obligations she never asked for.Discover the intricate world of Calina, a bright and aspirational young lady determined to negotiate the complexities of a society where monarchs rule. Calina learns that there are political connections, power battles, and enduring traditions hidden under the gloss and glamour as she embraces her role as a princess. In this dystopian world, love is an erratic force that has the potential to upset long-standing traditions and change the destiny of entire countries.As her heart is drawn to another man, the possibility of an arranged marriage clouds the situation further. Will Calina decide to follow tradition and live up to the expectations set on her, just like her parents did decades before, or will she opt to reject convention and establish her own path? In this compelling story of self-discovery and conflicting allegiances, Calina must face her fears, make decisive choices that will affect the rest of her life, and eventually decide where her heart truly belongs.All the missing parts promises an immersive reading experience that will keep you excitedly turning the pages until the very end. With its captivating plot, relatable characters, and a dash of romance, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

I never imagined my life could change so drastically. They were unaware that it takes more than one person to defeat me because I am the White Wolf, who had survived on her own for so long and was not yet ready to submit. Grab me while you can.

Tauche ein in einen fesselnden Mystery-Thriller, in dem eine Liebe alle Grenzen überwindet - sogar den Tod!Liebe ist stärker als alles! Im kleinen Küstenort Büsum an der Nordsee spielt sich eine fesselnde Geschichte voller Spannung und Mysterien ab.Der Tod zweier junger Menschen steht im Mittelpunkt dieser packenden Erzählung. Inmitten der idyllischen Nordsee-Kulisse wird wahr, was der gesunde Menschenverstand nicht für möglich hält.Zwei beste Freundinnen kämpfen um die Rehabilitierung ihres wegen Mordes verurteilten Freundes. Ihre Suche führt sie zu einem mysteriösen Kontakt mit dem Jenseits, der sie dazu zwingt, eine geheime Akte zu erstellen und weiter nach dem wahren Mörder zu forschen. Ist die Polizei in diesem Fall Freund oder Feind? Werden sie es schaffen, ihren Freund zu retten und die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen?

Gargoyles and gods clash against evil. Can one weary soldier wield a celestial force to save the world?Earth, modern day. Corporal Anna Mackenzie has had it up to here with fate. Irritated to be woken early from a two-year healing nap after inheriting a demigod's immense power, she's already battling the fractious magic that can't wait to draw blood. But she's seriously pissed to discover the military outpost she was sent to protect has been totally annihilated without any signs of survivors...Being temporarily outclassed is one thing, but now her reckless action has awakened her dangerous gargoyle protector and he's bigger and scarier than ever. Except he's lost his memory, and Anna's got to do some major hand-holding if they're to hunt down a powerful creature unseen since ancient times. Oh yeah, and save the planet from doom... again.Can the damaged pair unleash their formidable skills in time to stop Armageddon?Sworn to Shadows is the fearsome first tale in the Legacy of Shadows contemporary fantasy series, a spin-off of the bestselling Gargoyle & Sorceress Tales. If you like snarky fighters, unbreakable bonds, and epic battles of good vs evil, then you'll love Lisa Blackwood's breakneck adventure.

A dangerous voyage. The last hope for a kingdom on the edge of destruction. Tia O'Shea is finally going home. It's all she's wanted since her arrival in the strange land, and yet, leaving Lenya feels like abandoning her heart and the one who holds it. But all of Lenya is in danger.The fire plains encroach upon their lands, destroying villages and the fae within them. Soon, there won't be anything left of the place she's come to love. Not without the crystals that provide the only magic the Lenyans have. The same crystals that are in short supply. The same crystals that lie in abundance across the four kingdoms on the other side of the fire plains.To reach them, they have to find a way home. And that means traversing the violent maelstrom beyond the Vale of Storms-a voyage no sailor has ever survived and few have attempted. If they stay, they will die. If they leave, they will also likely die, but they have to try.Tia's family awaits her return, but Keir doesn't want to let her go. And the fae of Lenya hope their leaders can conquer the storm and reach the foreign shores in time. Because that's all they have left.Hope.Fae's Return is the ninth book in the Queens of the Fae series. Prepare to lose yourself in this beautifully wicked epic fantasy world with masterful world building, dark and twisty secrets, lies, powerful magic-and devastatingly handsome fae princes.