Bøger af Ariele Sieling

Eloita serves faithfully as a guard to Viscount and Viscountess Giles, even while she dreams of returning to her hometown. But when the viscount unexpectedly announces he's moving his entire household to the "north," Eloita suspects they may be returning to Woods Edge itself, nestled in the shadow of the dangerous and mysterious Sablewood. To make things more complicated, Eloita's role places her in close proximity to an attractive nobleman. But if she wants to preserve her job and reputation, she knows she must avoid any romantic entanglements with him.This trip will be dangerous, she had no doubt. She just hopes the viscount isn't up to something that will place him into danger she can't protect him from. Cypriel has always been enchanted by tales of the Sablewood. So when his uncle assigns him to travel to a small village within its shadow alongside Viscount Giles, he is both annoyed and delighted--annoyed because the viscount is the worst kind of obsequious; delighted because he finally has the opportunity to discover the secrets of this mysterious forest. To make things more complicated, one of the viscount's guard's is from the region, and he finds her intelligent, knowledgeable, and of course, beautiful. But he knows he's being closely watched by the viscount. He has to be on his best behavior: no scheming, no shenanigans, and definitely no romance. Together, Eloita and Cypriel step into the unknown, where ancient woods whisper of forgotten magic, and their destinies intertwine with the secrets that lie in the heart of the Sablewood. As they venture deeper into a world neither of them fully understands, they must confront not only the mysteries of the forest but the truths within themselves.

In this collection of five original fairy tales by Ariele Sieling, each tale uses classic fairytale elements and themes to explore concepts such as right and wrong, moral ambiguity, and hope. In Cleo and the Wisp of Wind, meet Cleo, a mage who is just discovering the extent of her powers in a world that doesn't seem to want her. In The Mage on the Mountain, an older Cleo is forced to decide which is more important: power or relationships. In The Shadow Queen, the queen must make a plan for how to handle her successor in the absence of children or anyone she deems capable of ruling her kingdom. In Labyrinth of Desire, meet Hollis, whose husband disappears while on a work crew tasked with building the queen's new palace. In The Staff of Blood and Bone, meet Esme, a young thief with strange dreams who simply longs for security and stability. This book is the third in a series of collections filled with brand-new original fairy tales.

Kaia loves her new job at the Globe-sorta. She's been tasked with an important responsibility, figuring out if there's a solution to the logistical nightmare caused by the new polylocus Door. But really, this responsibility should belong to John, her supervisor, if only he weren't sick. As his health worsens, more and more responsibility falls onto Kaia's shoulders, until one day, a giant, elephant-like creature crashes into her office, and she decides it's too much. She starts asking anyone-everyone-for help, until her request finally makes it up to Doctor Bey, the head of the Globe Center. But when governmental oversight agent, Axel Vance, finds out how much trouble the Door has been causing, he gives them a 24-hour period to fix it, or else. Kaia finds herself in the most difficult quandary yet: John has disappeared, the Globe is in crisis, and Kaia is tasked to fix it. With the help of the intimidating Peacekeeper Quin Black and the kindly Dr. Winkler, Kaia races to find a solution, no matter what challenges stand in her way. But will she be able to solve the problem in only a single day? This portal fiction novel is the fourth in the Zirian Chronicles series. Content warnings can be found on the copyright page.

Kaia has won the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to intern at the Globe Center under the tutelage of John, one of the most brilliant scientists and mathematicians in the world. But the moment she sets foot inside the building, she realizes it won't be easy. John has his fingers in nearly every project, and plans to drag her along with him. To top off her first day, a group of thieves infiltrates the building, seeking to steal a specific Door-a portal that can travel somewhere else in the universe-and John, Kaia, and Clyde, the newest security officer at the Globe, end up smack dab in the middle of the chaos. Meanwhile, on the other side of the universe, Holland, Admiral of a Zirian colony fleet traveling to a newly discovered planet, has just woken up from stasis to discover that her brother is dead, as are many of the colonists who were traveling with her, and her fleet is infected by a very odd digital virus. Somehow, Holland has to get her fleet back on track, while at the same time, Kaia and John have to manage the chaos back home. And the consequences of failure could mean the end of Holland's fleet, and possibly the end of their entire civilization. This portal fiction novel is the third book in the Zirian Chronicles series. Content warnings can be found on the copyright page.

Something strange is going on in Pomegranate City. People are whispering about the "end times," protesting in the streets, and suggesting that recent events are connected to something called, "The Clock of Legend." This is the backdrop to the surprising death of the city's leader, Administrative Chair Aderick. Quin Black, an influential military-government liaison, and John, a top scientist and mathematician, are pulled in to help with the investigation of Chair Aderick's death, and quickly discover that something much more sinister is going on-and have to consider that the Clock of Legend might not be just a legend. Meanwhile, Auvek Oliphant has just shown up for an internship at his uncle's bookstore-only to discover his uncle is unprepared, unwelcoming, and incompetent at best. So when his uncle is arrested for drunken and disorderly behavior, it's a bit of a relief. Perhaps he can bring some respectability back to this business, which has been in the family for generations. But it turns out, it's not that simple, between the sudden appearances of a local gang leader in the store, a robot monkey, a curious reporter searching for a good story, and a secret Door hidden inside the establishment which leads to a room filled with mysterious ancient texts. Not to mention Bronwyn, a woman who comes into the shop shortly after Auvek's arrival, looking for books about the secrets of the Clock of Legend, and with a very odd tale about being stalked by her aunt's butler.Yes, something strange is going on-but it's going to take a lot of digging and a little luck to figure out precisely what. This portal fiction novel is the second in the Zirian Chronicles series. Content warnings can be found on the copyright page.

Maybelle works as a mechanic fixing bots and ships on Rove City and she loves it. Her life should be good. Except that her merchant father hasn't returned from his most recent trip, her younger sisters need more than she can give them, and the family is quickly running out of money. Not to mention, Gabor, a local security guard, has decided he deserves Maybelle's affections-at any cost. She's managing, until Gabor takes his attentions one step too far: he threatens her sisters. Maybelle realizes that she can't protect them alone-it's time to track her father down. But when she finally finds him, she discovers that it's not that simple. He's being held prisoner by Amarok, a temperamental cyborg who will only let her father go under one condition: Maybelle stays behind in his place. For the sake of her sisters, she agrees, but soon discovers that there is far more to Amarok than meets the eye. The longer she stays on board his ship, the clearer it is that something strange is going on-but she doesn't know what it is or how to fix it. The Silver Arm is a science fiction retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and the third in the Rove City series.

Head down, mouth shut-this is Askari's new mantra. A pall still hangs over the Baratok community from the rarohan attack only a few months before, and all Askari wants is to stay out of trouble and help her grieving community heal.Until a stranger rides into camp. He offers her a chance to obtain something rare and valuable-monster blood with healing properties that could help prevent more of her people from dying. But when the mission goes wrong, she becomes the target of a relentless monster who won't stop pursuing her until she and everyone around her are dead. Her only thought is to lead it away from the Baratok community, even if that means sacrificing herself.Injured, scared, and with only Harcos and Shujaa to help her fight, Askari flees from the Baratok with the monster on her tail. As she runs, fights, overcomes injuries, and encounters unimaginable terrors, she begins to wonder if she'll ever make it back home-or if she even wants to.

Find the Weatherman. This vague directive is all that Askari and the others have as they head north into an increasingly cold and snowy winter. With Minda leading the ragtag band of Baratok members, they head to the Marketplace, a center of trade for the many communities and tribes that survive within the region. But no one has seen the Weatherman in weeks. Their only clue is from a crotchety old man named Moose, who agrees to lead them to the most recent location where he saw the Weatherman in exchange for a fee. They set out despite the looming snowstorm, knowing that if they fail, it's not only their own lives at stake, but the lives of everyone everywhere. They have to stop the flood of monsters into the world, or there won't be anyone left to save.

Jack has finally arrived on Rove City, after spending three months on a ship overflowing with other refugees from Jord. The only problem is, Rove City was not expecting them, and is not prepared to manage the influx of people fleeing the destruction of their home. In addition, Jack is still struggling with the affects of the Stalk's intrusion into her mind-rather than decreasing, the symptoms seem to have gotten worse throughout the journey.To compound all this, when Jack seeks out the family she left behind years ago, she learns that her mother is dead and her sister has been imprisoned for crimes against the queen. And when Ace asks Jack to testify to finish bringing down the Solv Company, Jack starts to think that her only option is to leave Rove City again, this time forever.As Jack tries to navigate this new world on board Rove City, manage the worsening symptoms of the Stalk's influence, and figure out what's going on with her sister, she begins to realize that though the Stalk might be gone, there are much, much worse things to take its place.

I'm in hiding again-but at least I'm not alone. After our narrow escape, Silas and I are forced to hunker down in a small town called Strait Water on the Tirin Continent. I get another job at a restaurant, and we do our best to stay under the radar. Meanwhile, Finn is working with Gary and Lenna to figure out the best way to face Galen head on. Everything is going great, until the neighbor boy crashes his bike. Who's there to catch him? Me. When his powers suddenly awaken, Silas and I know we need to get out of Strait Water fast. We hitch a ride to a small town outside the Caliginous Mountains, only to run into two of Finn's security guards: Tiny and Henry. We split into two groups, and Tiny leads me to a mysterious portal in the woods, which opens into a long-dead magical city. Tiny swears this is the best chance I have at safety, but the deeper we go, the clearer it becomes that there is a lot more going on in Thistle City than meets the eye. It doesn't take me long to realize that safety is just an illusion, and the only chance I have of getting out of here alive is learning to use my powers-or die trying. This action-packed future fantasy novel is the second in a trilogy filled with intrigue, fantasy worlds, and mystery.

They've barely escaped from the voro with their lives. Now Askari, Harcos, Shujaa, and Fane are seeking refuge in the one place secure enough to give them time to heal: Greystone City. The city welcomes them with open arms, and Askari discovers a way of life she never believed was possible. In Greystone City, people are doing more than just surviving-they're living. Plagued by nightmares from the City of Dod, Askari throws herself into the work of the city as she waits for her friends to heal, hoping to outrun her trauma. But the settlement is not as safe as it seems. Politics divide the people, and the new surge of monsters has brought a flood of refugees to the city. And monsters are lurking everywhere-even within the city's seemingly safe confines. With every minute that passes, Askari regains more of her strength-and Devor gets closer to finding and destroying the Baratok. Askari has to decide: remain safely in the city, or brave the monster-ridden wilderness alone?

No home, no family, no nothing. This is how Rose and her sister Snow have lived for their entire lives: hiding in the bowels of Rove City, begging for scraps, and relying on the kindness of the mysterious Baron for survival tips-all while avoiding security bots, stealing to survive, and doing everything within their power to avoid capture. Then comes the purge. The city suddenly begins changing security schedules, doing random maintenance, and arresting anyone who is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Not to mention, the mysterious Baron, who has helped them so many times before, seems to have disappeared. And there's nothing Rose can do. Or so she thinks. The purge sends the sisters fleeing into the main levels of the city where they must hide in plain sight, protected only by their wits and the strange appearances of a stray dog. Rose quickly begins to realize that the way they are living their lives is unsustainable. No matter how hard they try, how fast they run, or how well they hide-eventually, they will get caught. Unless she can find the Baron. With the help of her new friend Aspen, Rose risks everything to find out who this mysterious Baron is, so together they can help save every underdweller in Rove City.

In El's fantasies, she pilots a fighter jet for the intergalactic fleet. In reality, she's a mechanic whose social grid ranking guarantees she'll never advance beyond the lowest grunt work, and a slave in all but name to her cruel and self-centered stepmother and stepsisters. The most she can hope for is a few stolen moments of happiness practicing on her sisters' flight simulators, or talking to the mysterious stranger she met on an illicit night of stargazing. When the queen announces a competition to find new pilots for the fleet, El knows this is her chance to escape. But her stepmother will never let her compete-and then she learns that her new friend, the one person she thought she could trust, was hiding a secret that changes everything between them. It's a good thing she has a lot more friends than she thinks she does. Exciting, fast-paced, and hopeful, this science fiction retelling of Cinderella is the first in the Rove City series.

For nearly thirty years, Penny has searched the galaxy for her missing son. She has a reputation throughout the solar systems as a relentless mother on a mission-and as a woman who won't let the chronic pain she suffers prevent her from achieving her goal. Then Penny gets a tip. Someone on Rove City might have a clue to her son's whereabouts. This will probably be a dud, just like the last hundred tips, but she decides to try one last time. If she still can't find him, she'll settle down and live out her days on a nearby planet, and maybe try to find some peace for the first time in her life. When the tip turns out to be a double cross, she finds herself flying across the galaxy toward a mysterious planet said to be inhabited by ghosts, with two disreputable people who she absolutely cannot trust-and still with no idea where her son is. Penny must confront her own hopes, fears, and grief over her lost boy as she hurtles through space, destination unknown.Hook's Regret is the fourth book in the Rove City series, and a retelling of Peter Pan.

Enjoy five new fairy tales in this collection by Ariele Sieling. Written in the same style as Grimm's fairy tales, each story seeks to explore modern values in the context of an eccentric, omniscient story filled with wild animals, kings and queens, magic, and more.In The Bald Princess, meet Elspeth, who is in search of a hair piece that will do justice to her eventual role as queen.In The Twilight Wood, meet Eloita, a young guard tasked with protecting a prince who is determined to understand a powerful forest that kills all who enter it.In The Guilt of the Entrantress, meet Liaandra, a powerful battle mage who makes a terrible mistake that changes the course of her life forever. In The Wolf Princess, meet Sable, cursed as a child to run with the woods, but who has embraced her new identity with gusto-until her parents start searching for her in earnest.In The Milkmaid and the Death Weed, meet Fiora, a young milkmaid who sets out to seek her fortune, only to discover that everything she touches dies.This book is the first in a series of anthologies filled with brand-new engaging and heart-warming fairy tales.

Enjoy five new original fairy tales in this collection by Ariele Sieling. Using classic fairy tale elements and themes, each story seeks to explore modern values in the context of an eccentric, omniscient story filled with swamp hags, mysterious castles, magic, and more. In The Alabaster Throne, meet Meredith, a middle-aged, widowed apothecary who is offered the chance to go on an epic adventure. In The Swamp Hag of Blackrock Fields, meet Mabel, a swamp hag with good magic and a cat named Gooseberry, who suddenly finds out someone has put a bounty on her head. In The Ice Prince, meet Eira, a young woman living in an enchanted castle. When she stumbles upon a closed off wing and begins hearing a ghostly voice, she must decide whether to run or befriend it. In Library of Lost Souls, meet Elswyth, a princess who has suddenly inherited a family curse: to live alone, trapped in an enchanted cottage, with the sole responsibility of guarding a strange trap door. In The Pumpkin Queen, meet Abigail, a young queen who is suddenly saddled with the lonely responsibility of ruling her kingdom, with few to aid or guide her. This book is the second in a series of collections filled with brand-new engaging and heartwarming original fairy tales.

Every year, members of Jack's community are invited to meet with the wealthy founders of the Stalk, the living space elevator that casts its massive shadow over every part of her life. Every few years, one of the chosen is a Digger like Jack--who returns to the community only to throw themselves to their death. Jack doesn't want to think about the Stalk. She doesn't want to think about the friends she's lost. But this year, it's her turn-and refusing the invitation isn't an option. When she arrives, she only has one goal: stay alive. But as she encounters a mix of people in the highest positions of power and other ordinary citizens like herself, she begins to realize that the truth about the Stalk is bigger than all of them--and darker than she could have imagined. And she's the only one with the power to stop it. The Stalk a science fiction retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, and the second in the Rove City series.

Quin's job is to step through Doors-portals that can take a person to thousands of new and interesting places throughout the universe-to find out where they lead. His job should be interesting. But Quin is bored. He does the same thing day in and day out, with little to excite or interest him. So, while he knows it's not the wisest choice, he takes up illegal gambling in his free time, just to spice up his life a bit. But one evening, there's an explosion at the gambling establishment, and Quin is forced to flee to avoid getting caught. Unfortunately, the owner, Nash, decides he's still due the money Quin owes, and offers him a deal: if Quin will find out what's through three Doors he "acquired," then Quin's debt will be wiped clean. As a form of accountability, Nash sends along his daughter, Jo, to keep an eye on Quin. And as the two explore three strange Doors, Quin finds out that, like himself, Jo too is unhappy with her life and looking for an escape.But there might just be something they can do to help each other. This prequel to the Zirian Chronicles series is set several decades prior to book 1, Sundered Sky. Content warnings can be found on the copyright page.

The forest is ablaze and Cleo's army is on the move, but that's not the worst of it. A new monster, the Dark Koponya, has stepped through the portal and threatens all life as they know it. Askari's life might not be easy, but at least she and many others have managed to find enough security to stay alive despite the monsters who plague the land. But now, the small peace they've found hangs in the balance. Askari has barely had a chance to warn the human warriors of the new enemy they face, when she is captured in the forest and dragged off to meet the Dark Koponya. With the world afire and only Polly and Logan for support, Askari sees only one way to potentially rescue the world from the clutches of the Dark Koponya. She doesn't want to do it, but she's the only one who can. And as far as she can tell, it's the only option they have left. This action-packed finale of the Land of Szornyek series is filled with adventure, action, and excitement.

The apocalypse wasn't what anyone expected--no rising flood waters, no zombies, no nuclear bombs. Instead, monsters. Their sudden invasion left the world in shatters, and now, decades later, all that's left of human civilization are a few nomadic bands struggling to survive off the land.Askari was born to this world, and lives, fights, and survives alongside the community that raised her. But when she breaks one too many of the community's rules, her punishment is severe: leave.Armed with her bow and blade, Askari sets off alone, guided only by a map and the promise that if she can find a book hidden in a nearby town, then she can return. But what can one person do alone in such a harsh, violent landscape? How will she survive?Askari faces a challenge that will force her to learn not only about the world she lives in, but question what she believes about herself.

"How to Curse a Kingdom" - Cameron J. QuinnPantheon outcast and god of war, Armon fears more rejection when he's called home to marry the goddess of creation and balance. But Demtrie accepts him--even without the disguise necessary for his former lover. No sooner does he find happiness than he's plagued by the phantom cries of a baby. And the truth may curse the kingdom where he once found solace."How to Curse A Kingdom" takes place within the Starsboro sector of the Starsedge Universe and follows Trent and Zurik's ancestors."The Tempest" - V. S. HolmesBefore Nubon can lead her kingdom she must survive the trial to prove she's worthy--navigate the sea with nothing but her name and the clothes on her back. And between Nubon and the title of warlord lie leviathans, frigid water, and seven other potential heirs willing to kill for the crown."The Tempest" takes place in the world of Reforged, 200 years before the events of Smoke and Rain. "Men of Distant Souls" - R. T. DonlonExhausted and drunk, Levi stumbles out of a bar and into another world--one locked in a generations-old battle. Faced with unimaginable power and the balance of good and evil, Levi must decide if he'll run or take up the mantle for which his soul was made."Red and White" - Ariele SeilingRed and White's world is a cruel magical post-apocalypse where they only people they can trust are each other. When a mysterious dog begins to tail them, the sisters must decide whether trusting him will save their lives--or end them."Red and White" is one of several of Sieling's fairytale retellings.

Enter the strange, dark worlds of four science fiction authors in this anthology from Amphibian Press."The Stalk" - Ariele SielingJack is a Digger, dumping dirt into the massive, mysterious Hole day after day. When she is summoned to the Stalk, a looming space elevator, however, she fears the worst. After all, every Digger summoned to the Stalk leaps to their deaths.This short story is a chilling science fiction retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk."How to Abduct an Alien" - Cameron J. QuinnWhen Zurik steps in to help an abductee, he finds an unlikely ally on the spaceship. Back on earth, however, his new friend finds himself on the examination table."How to Abduct an Alien" is set in the Starsboro Chronicles Universe several years before Episode One."Dead-Switch" - Cullen McHaelMax knows the seedy underbelly of espionage like the back of her hand--especially the black market "cannibals" who trade in upgraded human body parts. Now she wants out. But the only woman she can turn to for one last job may be the last person she should trust."Disciples" - V. S. HolmesLin's newest mission turns from glorified babysitting to a web of conspiracies, violence, and complex cultural heritage and she must choose between her brother's order not to get involved and the lives of the archaeologists she has put in danger."Disciples" is set in the Nel Bently Universe and takes place simultaneously with Travelers.