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My Lips, Her Voice by L.L. Madrid Copper Cityâs bloody history is steeped in ghost stories and whispers of serial killers, but three girls have caught the attention of something far more sinister. A grandmother tormented by visions tried to warn the town, but no one listened. Now, a haunted inheritance has passed to her granddaughters, Audrey and Mara. When Maraâs body is discovered in the old mine, Audrey fears her grandmotherâs premonition is manifesting. The nightmare begins as Maraâs spirit returnsâlurking under Audreyâs skin, hellbent on vengeance and desperate to rekindle things with her former girlfriend, Zadie. Willing to hijack Audreyâs body to get what she wants, Mara drags them both into a deadly pursuit. When another girl in town goes missing, Audrey, Mara, and Zadie know the killer has struck again. In a fight to solve Maraâs death and uncover the mystery of disappearances in Copper City, the girls soon find themselves at war with each other. How do you survive long enough to hunt a murderer on the loose if the person inside you might kill you first? |
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Escape from Null by Rennae Kletzel-Gilham Together until the end. Itâs a promise Ash intends to keep. As a marked one living behind the stone walls of Null, Ash grows up knowing one truth: to prevent the curse from awakening inside her, she must die at the hands of the Keeper. Sixteen years of strict rules and cruelty is made bearable only through a secret friendship and a shared fate. Knowing sheâll be with Jace at the end is enough. Until it isnât. Now her death is imminent and a desperation to live ignites in her soul. Torn between newfound hope and limited time, escaping into the forest is the only way to survive. Before she can convince Jace her plan is worth the risk, heâs ripped from her life to meet his end. A powerful connection to something beyond the walls thrums just beneath her skin, showing her a glimpse of an altered truthâone where Jace still lives. Ash makes a daring escape to find him, but nothing is as it seems. Bone-white trees act as beacons of safety from the creatures now hunting her, and vivid dreams blur the lines of her new reality. Embrace the darkness to save a friend. Turn away from the shadows to save herself. Shedding one version of who she is for another may be the only way to do both. |
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My Harimau King by Annie McCann An ancient king, a modern-day kid, and a life-changing prophecy that binds them. 13-year-old Sumaiyah Jackson is living her best life in Parramatta until a family drama spirals out of control, mysterious events start happening, and loved ones begin to disappear. Suddenly, Sumaiyah and her friends find themselves trapped in the ancient kingdom of Pajajaran, Indonesia, where Sumaiyah discovers she is 'the chosen one' from descendants of ancient royalty. But this doesn't mean fun and untold riches. Instead, she needs to break a mystifying curse and prevent a prophecy from destroying her family. Now Sumaiyah's in a race against time to discover her true purpose, combat terrifying creatures, and fulfil her destiny, or risk losing her family and friends forever! "... a beautifully crafted debut from a gifted storyteller...' - Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet. '... a truly unique and enthralling world...' -- Wai Chim, author of The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling. "A fresh new fantasy with fascinating insights into West Javanese culture and history." - Leanne Yong, author of Two Can Play That Game. |
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Thicker Than Water by Avery Timmons Eighteen-year-old Lydia Ross wants nothing more than to be normal, which is impossible, considering sheâs half-vampire, half-human. But she finds her escape from her overprotective father when she starts her freshman year of college in downtown Chicago. Just as Lydia feels like she is finally fitting in among her newfound human friends, she gets lost in the facade and accidentally attacks a classmate. The attack unlocks a fantastical world of fellow vampires, Fae, and even werewolves that has been hidden just below the surface of her everyday lifeâincluding its threats. Caught between the two sides of herself, her blood family, and her found family, Lydia is faced with the struggles of self-acceptance and impossible decisions, including her biggest fear: coming clean to the humans in her life and risk losing them for good. |
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Your Knowledge Or Your Life? by Sophie Maddon In Jason's world, money buys everything-including his place at London's elite St Mary's sixth form college, where he coasts through classes while his parents' "donations" keep him enrolled. Eva, on the other hand, earned her scholarship through hard work, enduring daily reminders that she doesn't belong among her wealthy peers. When Jason's attempt to skip class backfires spectacularly, he and Eva find themselves thrown into an alternate London where everything they know about social status is reversed. Here, your worth isn't measured by your bank account, but by your knowledge and intellectual curiosity. As Eva thrives in this new reality, Jason discovers something unsettling: seven people died in freak accidents the day they arrived. Convinced their presence somehow caused these deaths, he starts digging-only to uncover two secret societies with opposing visions. One protects the foundations of this knowledge-based society, while the other secretly plots to transform it into a world where money determines status. With lives at stake, Jason and Eva must overcome their mutual dislike to uncover the truth. And that mysterious boy with the captivating smile? He might just hold the answers Jason needs-if Jason can trust him. |
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Beyond The Threshold by Sophie Maddon 16-year-old Dawn meets Amelia while navigating the social currents of yet another new school. Despite her abusive stepfather's best efforts, she has made a friend. At least Dawn thinks she's a friend. Everybody gets butterflies in their stomach when they see their friends, right? After an accident at school, Dawn accidentally travels to Faracai, a world populated by centaurs. Provided with an unexpected opportunity to escape her stepfather, Dawn must decide whether to move permanently to Faracai and sacrifice her new friendship, or return to her world to be with Amelia, the first person to show her kindness. BEYOND THE THRESHOLD is a young adult story of believing in oneself, learning to trust, first loves, and found families. |
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World of Dreams by Riley Taylor The Poison Princess series continues with World of Dreams. Life isnât easy after their last fight, but they cannot give up. Kai is distraught, and Zuri has no way to make it better. In fact, she blames herself. If sheâd just realised what her vision meant, then everything would be alright. She should have been stronger. After stepping up their training, the team gets the opportunity to go on an Alliance run mission. Someone has forced their way into the Fantasy Realm, a dangerous place belonging to Natureâs Royals and The Alliance wants to put a stop to Hidekiâs terrible plans. They must make it through to the end alive, traversing through the sectors of Water, Orchid, Appleblossom, Cherry Blossom, and Poison, passing trials set by the Royals along the way. Zuri must be careful to hide her secret but it is difficult when the lives of her loved ones are on the line yet again. Exhausted and bloody, when they make it to the centre, they meet someone who turns their lives upside down. Everything they thought they knew is wrong. And the battle has only just begun⊠|
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Reverting Scales: Clawing Eyes by The Illogic Naydrus and her mate have a lot of work to do to take their hatchlings back home. However, the golden hatchling seems to bring about the ire of the world, awakening things mindless or long since dormant. As the dragoness' family tries to return to their haven, monstrous, mutating horrors and greedy hominids come after them. Naydrus can only depend on her mate to get them home safely when the entire continent seems intent on devouring them. |
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Crying Out for Magic by P.S.C. Willis A meet-cute across worlds! Draven Montroseâs world, Galdorsfarne, is like a soggy firework; so much potential, so little sparkle. Magic is running out, and so are his dating options. Whilst he should be grateful for a cruelty-free world, heâs never known anything else. His (entirely realistic and modest) goals for the year are to solve the magical energy crisisâŠand get a proper boyfriend. Niall Silverstein lives in Northern England, wishing fantasy stories were real and he had the guts to talk to cute boys. He isnât out to his parents, heâs never kissed anyone, and heâs convinced heâll die alone in a corner of the library, a spotty and unloved nerd. A magical portal between worlds and a chance meeting might be all thatâs needed to fix both their broken worlds. But does Dravenâs world contain enough magic to keep their meetings going? Find out in Crying Out for Magic, by P.S.C. Willis! |
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The Chains of Death by Laura A. Farrar Laura Farrar, born in San Angelo, Texas, and now residing in Central Texas, has spent over 20 years in creative and marketing industries, including film, newspapers, radio, and online marketing. She is the author of the Of Sovereign and Citizen series, beginning with The Chains of Death. Laura wrote her first novel at 17, exploring themes of culture, media, and lifeâs deeper meanings. Inspired by her teenage daughters, she ventured into the YA fantasy genre to create engaging, wholesome stories that emphasize character, love, and sacrificeâfilling a gap for families seeking meaningful content. A follower of Jesus Christ, Laura is passionate about crafting stories that reflect Godâs love and inspire readers to explore faith and purpose. Most importantly, Laura is a follower of Jesus Christ and values all people with the love of God. She takes very seriously the messages she presents and desires all people to know Jesus for themselves and be saved. |
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There Will Be Other Summers by Tegan Anderson Ryn is morbidly fascinated by the ocean, and he constantly thinks of ways he might let it consume his life. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him from drowning. He might see past his sadness if he could still...well, see. Asher lives for the future, counting the days until she turns eighteen when she'll be old enough to move out of her mother's house and feel some control over how she spends her time. She tries to see the good in everyone, probably for the best since she blocks out what they say about her. Not by choice, but she does it. When Asher and Ryn meet in a group therapy exercise where they have to exchange letters, it's unclear who saves whose life overnight. And when they make a pact to trade their lives for the remainder of the summer, it's evident that they've both found the person who truly understands them: it's only with Asher that Ryn can be himselfâa lonely blind boy who might not be so alone after all. And it's only with Ryn that Asher stops feeling so self-conscious about her deafness that she can forget to count down the days and start living them. They spend their summer trading letters and the brightest days of their lives, but when Asher finds a tearstained letter from a mysterious writer, it becomes clear that sheâll have to choose between whom she cares more about saving. |
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Ronin: Dark Eclipse by Brandon Theseira After fleeing Japan, from the hands of the Dark Order, the Ronin have arrived in the war-torn country of France. Ronin: Dark Eclipse is the second instalment of the âRoninâ series and continues the story of Ethan and the Ronin as they meet new allies and face off against the Dark Order once again. As the day of darkness looms ahead the Ronin must fight harder than they ever had before to save not only France but the entire world. The whole world hangs in the balance of the Ronin. The Ronin will have to face off against not only the Dark Order, but their new recruit, Kara, too. But she might not be who she thinks she is. |
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Bite Sized Fiction by Robbie Sheerin This collection features five sci-fi stories, from cops hunting humanoid robots in Blade Runners 2039, to the shocking truth behind the Titanic in Ships Colliding in the Night. In Defrosting H.G. Wells, the legendary author is thrust 200 years into the future, awakening on a human-colonized planetâand questioning what became of Earth and its inhabitants. The other five tales explore the intricacies of the human mind and heart: aging parents, childhood trauma, and mental health. A daughter is haunted by her controlling mother in Just Ignore Me. In The Incredible Broken Mind, a retired naval officer recalls the Black Plague with incredible detail, but not everything is what it appears. Concerns and Sandcastles captures a child's quiet worry about his parentsâ love, while What Dangers Lay Beyond That Barrier of Mahogany Wood delves into the isolated world of a man battling agoraphobia. Award-winning writer Robbie Sheerin weaves humor, pathos, and surprise into every storyâeach one a twist-filled journey through imagination and emotion. |
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Tales From Another Dimension by Robbie Sheerin Tales from another dimension is a strange and fantastical collection of ten short stories. Robbie Sheerin is inspired by classic Sci-fi, invoking nightmarish twists and turns with each story. Travel to another dimension and meet strange characters, sometimes human, and at times not so human. They will make you question the solidity of the earth and mankind. Explore prejudice, fear, imagination, kindness, empathy, and human frailty. |
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Dreaming Beauty: Fairytale Retelling of La Belle au Bois Dormant by C. Rae D'Arc Sleeping Beauty was asleep for a hundred years. What did she dream about? Princess Emerald of Somnus planned the perfect ball for her sixteenth birthday. She even modeled it after the midnight masquerades that she and her sisters secretly attended. Everything was perfectâŠuntil a poisoned spindle threw her into a deep sleep with vivid dreams of an unknown land: modern England. In a world of smart phones and cockney, Emerald knows she must be dreaming, especially with her hypoesthesia and strange power over plants. Lost and confused, Emer is welcomed by the Honorables Caden Seaver and Mica Wright. These two sons of lords and best friends went looking for one final adventure to inspire their creative hobbies before family obligations ruled their lives. They never expected to find a lost princess who claimed to be dreaming. Emerâs stories about Somnus might be the perfect solution to Cadenâs writerâs block until she starts to influence his heart more than his writing. The longer that Emer dreams, the more she wonders whatâs happening in Somnus, which world is her true home, and how much time she has before the poison spreads through her body. Emer must find a way to wake up and trust her heart before the poison numbs it forever. Explore the beauties and wonders of today's England in this fairy tale retelling of Charles Perraultâs Sleeping Beauty. Fans of Disneyâs âEnchantedâ (2007) and twisted fairy tales may consider this story a dream come true. |
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Below and Beyond by Amelia Winkle As a child, Arah dreamed of fantasy lands full of magic and mythical creatures. When she finds out itâs all real, sheâs astonished, but she eagerly joins her mother in searching for their long-lost elvish relatives. Their faithful friend Jim â who belongs to the hidden world â helps them uncover much more than theyâd ever thought possible. This fantasy adventure novella takes them through caverns and forests, exploring places most humans will never see. |
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On Impact (Reliance Sinclair #2) by Heather Texle They turned me into a weapon. Now Iâm the only one who can stop them. When an assassin kills a Ritruvian official using an illegal bionic weapon, the galaxy teeters on the edge of war. My team must locate the remaining weapons and shut down Tazza Industries, the company that developed them. I have history with Tazza. Six months ago, they used me as a test subject, implanting a cutting-edge chip into my brain designed for espionage and covert operations. Instead of killing me, it gave me a deadly advantageâand a purpose. To take them down and avoid an interplanetary war, Iâll need to confront my darkest fearsâand trust the lethal skills I never wanted. |
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Reverting Scales: Shells of Self by The Illogic Naydrus has found her haven! She learns how to be a dragon as she grows within its walls, but things don't become very easy when reality comes crashing in. With time, she becomes better and lays a golden egg in her very first clutch. An egg whose existence will warp the fabric of the world as everyone knows it. |
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Gallery of Nightmares: Lost by Doug Hoppes He dies. He lives. Then he dies againâsix times, in fact, and each time is a living nightmare that he canât remember. Jonathan inherits the Gallery of Nightmares and thinks that he has finally found a home⊠at least until the paintings in the Shadow Nook break him. His family and past may be the only thing that saves him from the mysterious shadow people. *Six young adult illustrated dark fantasy short stories of horror that are NOT ultra-violent, gory, or sexually explicitâjust nightmare fuel for the imagination. |
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the drowners by David A. Anderson For Aaron, this world is an unfathomable puzzle. Haunted by disturbing dreams, he drifts through empty days, shielding himself behind sarcasm and cynical wit. After being expelled, he sees an opportunity to rewrite his future at a new school. Connecting over a shared love for De Niro films with Robbie, an aspiring actor of Jamaican descent, he unexpectedly finds his companion piece, one person who truly understands him. Together, they navigate the chaotic waters of adolescence, from dramatic first dates to sociopathic bullies, iconic concerts, drugs, and a dead body. With adulthood fast approaching, can their unique bond survive the crushing weight of societal pressures and devastating revelations? Confronted by the ghosts of his past, Aaron must choose whether to blaze bright or fade away. A funny and poignant meditation on the forces that shape us, The Drowners transports us back to a time when our tolerance for hypocrisy was zero and life seemed infinite. An early draft of this novel won a 2021 YA Watty award. |
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Everlasting | Legacy of Blood And Hope by Melanie Frome The legacy of her blood has always come with a price. "Please just let me finish my final year of high school, preferably drama-free. And alive?" Sady Smith sends her plea up to the sky, already knowing it wonât be answered. Another year, another town, another fresh start. Her family does what it always doesâpacks up, moves on. Every home is temporary. Every friendship a risk. The rules are Donât get attached. Donât let anyone in. Start over. This year should be no different. Only⊠it is. First, thereâs Greyson Blackâher history teacher, of all peopleâwho stirs up something sheâs never felt before. Feelings she definitely shouldnât be having. Before she can even start to unpack that little existential crisis, along comes Kelseyâa human wrecking ball of friendship, completely uninterested in the concept of boundaries. One day, sheâs just a girl at the lunch table. The next, sheâs there to stay. Effortless. Unshakable. Normal. Which means itâs doomed. Because mythical creatures? Yeah, theyâre real. Her parents included. And Sady? Sheâs changingâfast. Power she canât understand, or control. No rulebook to follow. And when her new friend, her only friend, is attackedâthe storm inside her finally unleashes. And when the dust settlesâitâs time to confront the demons of her bloodline and choose her own legacy. And then? Darkness takes her. |
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Everlasting by Sara Fanfarillo Immerse yourself in a captivating fantasy novel written by a talented young author with a vivid imagination. Step into a world of enchantment and adventure, embarking on an exciting journey through the pages of this compelling tale. With rich world-building and engaging characters, the author weaves intricate plots that keep readers hooked as they follow the protagonist's quest to uncover deep mysteries. The main character unknowingly sets out on a challenging and emotionally profound path, guided by a force capable of creating evocative settings. This journey of discovery seeks to reveal the truths of life, with references to the past and signs inherited from ancestors weaving the story together. Remote bonds, seemingly unconnected, ultimately converge in a stunning revelation. Despite the wise old master's guidance, the truth remains obscured by unfolding events. The realignment of entrenched realities heralds a new beginning and a fresh start. Don't miss this enchanting adventure from a promising new voice in fantasy fiction. |
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The Other Team by Felix Fowler Kit Cook is about to learn a whole lot more than soccer this summer Weltmeister Academy is the absolute last place Kit Cook wanted to go at the end of his freshman year. His parents are forcing him to leave behind his friends and go to the toughest soccer camp in the country so he has a chance to make varsity in the fall. With a lot of hard work, a little luck, and help from his new friend Freddie, Kit manages to build a semblance of normalcy and get through the summer. That is, until Kit sees something he wasnât meant to, and his world is thrown into chaos. His friendships foundering and performance failing, Kit must find a way to reconcile what he saw if he wants to save his friendship and summer. Soccer isnât all heâs going to learn this year â heâs going to learn all about a side of himself he didnât know existed⊠|
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Gorgon - The Crimson Witch by John North What is Power without control? Aurora dreams of surpassing the Demi-Gods, but her rare elemental magic comes from an unstable source within her that she struggles to keep in check. It doesn't stop her from wreaking havoc though, and she's nothing but excited about the rising bounty on her head. But when she garners the attention of Princess Polaris, the daughter of one of the most feared Demi-Gods on earth, her entire world is shaken. With secrets of her own identity revealed to her and a terrorist organization placing a giant target on her back, Aurora agrees to travel with Polaris back to their native homeland. They can barely tolerate each other, but with Aurora's erratic power growing stronger, and a vengeful, katana-wielding vampire seeking to steal it from her, they are forced to set aside their differences to survive and reach their home in one piece. That is, if Aurora's magic doesn't destroy them first. The Crimson Witch is the first book of the epic YA Dark fantasy action-adventure series Gorgon, full of thrilling battles, witty banter, fierce characters, and hints of brutal, bloodcurdling horror! Fans of Naruto, Percy Jackson, and Fullmetal Alchemist will be captivated by this action-packed tale with a fresh take on mythological and fantastical beings! Readers will also be in store for a heartwarming tale of the growing bond between sisters. |
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Chasing Moonflowers by Pauline Chow A gothic historical fantasy perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, House of Hollow, and Enola Holmes, Chasing Moonflowers is a coming-of-power tale that asks: What truly makes a monster? In 1925 colonial Hong Kong, young herbalist Ling Shaw witnesses a murder committed by a bloodthirsty creature. When her uncle is wrongfully arrested for the crime, Ling is the only one who can clear the family name and find the real killer. Teaming up with her private academy best friend and a Red Society thug from the Kowloon Walled City, she uncovers dark family secrets, occult rituals, a vampiric curse, and a sinister plot to bring down the Canton Labor Strikes. Ling must overcome ancient and eldritch forces to save her familyâand all of Kowloon. Email paulinechowstories@gmail.com for a reviewer's copy or ARC. |
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A Madness Unmade by E.K. Larson-Burnett Laurel Rumbroom is the sole living resident of the Underhallow, where dead moths have been showing up at the gates in neatly wrapped packages. Since the institution of the Revenant Accords, which prohibits ghosts from freely haunting the country, the Rumbrooms have acted as Guardians to the ghosts seeking refuge at their sanctuary. But when Laurelâs father suddenly passes, leaving her orphaned, the Underhallow falls in danger of losing its sanctions. Bewildered by the mysterious deliveries of dead moths, starting to question her grip on reality, and gradually realizing the precarious position of her home and the questionable circumstances surrounding her fatherâs death, Laurel begs the help of the Underhallow ghosts animated by her powers, struggling to come into her own and unmake her madness. With humor, whimsy, and elements of gothic mystery, A Madness Unmade is the first book in the Victorian-inspired Deathly Inheritance Duology, perfect for fans of Charlie N. Holmberg and S.L. Prater. |
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Rise of the Nightbloods by Shannon Haffely Everything ends. Even magic. Even the gods. As a Seer, Raven is a direct line to the divine and time itself. She can feel the decay spreading across her country, but all the help the gods will offer is a tormenting vision of a stranger's death. An infamous pirate queen, RĂ©lia craves freedom at any cost. Raven is her ticket to liberty. But growing feelings and a web of secrets entangle her in a quest to save magic while her chance at freedom slips away. Born without magic, Tezin's life falls into turmoil when he shows signs of power, and he's not the only one to notice. The man who killed his father captures him, eager to use his newfound magic to bend the seas to his will. Each of them has a role in the fate of magic. But with vicious pirates and a relentless navy admiral impeding them at every turn, their window for the salvation of magicâand themselvesâis closing. Forever. |
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Scourge: Triskellion Saga Book One by Rodney W. McWilliams Some fear the dark. Others embrace it. Rookie detective Angela Benson and her partner, Joe Anderson, have discovered a group of killers targeting the homeless of New York City. Desperate to prove her worth, Angela knows identifying the perpetrators of these heinous crimes is her best shot at being called one of the city's finest. As the murders move beyond the homeless, Angela and Joe begin to unravel an ancient mystery, revealing there's more to these killers than meets the eye. Watch as destiny emerges from the shadows to collide with the unseen, unspeakable forces, all as the safety of mankind hangs in the balance. SCOURGE is a literary roller coaster that will keep pages turning and lights burning for fans of urban fantasy. If your ready, leave the mundane behind and enter a world of magic, danger, and adventure unlike anything you've ever experienced. It all starts on page one. The only question is...are you brave enough? |
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Where Do The Dead End Up? by Priyanka Nawathe Six stories to chill your spine and three poems to keep you enthralled to the words written for the dead. Tales from beyond the veil of darkness will draw you into their world as journeys never end with death, but simply begin a new chapter. WICKED HEARTS Dive into a magical journey with Sandi Terise who has made killing the Wicked Witch of the Waste her sole purpose in life. KILLJOY Spend a day in the life of Mercy Dramond, a psychiatrist who savors every moment of her work life. HEAL BOY, HEAL! A premed intern faces the biggest challenge towards becoming a Healer. I SCREAM FOR ALIVESTREAM Ghosts of children return to celebrate their anniversary with the chef who baked them pies. MONSTROUS METAMORPHOSIS Mystiq comes face to face with a monster who wants to use her powers to break the barrier between humanity and monstrosity in order to bring someone back from the brink of death. COMING TO HELL IN A HANDBASKET Reaper visits the mausoleum awaiting a special gift to satisfy the twins who rule all Hell. These stories are a preview into six different book series. |
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The Echoes of The Elk's Estate by William Mierzejewski One year has passed since the events in Iron River, Michigan and itâs time for another summer vacation! Liam, Boo and the rest of the family have recovered from previous traumatic events in their own way. To distance themselves from former occurrences, Will and Annie (Liam and Booâs parents) decide to take a road trip to the sleeping community of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This is the hometown of Claire, Willâs sister. A beautiful and quiet colonial borough located not far from the City of Philadelphia. What could possibly go wrong? Will plans to give his family a tour of his hometown. Enjoy the sights and aid his sister with a project that was very dear to his childhood, the restoration of the Elkâs Family Estate. Is there an inherent evil trying to lure everyone into a trap? Luckily, this is where Liam, Boo and their family and friends shine best. Working together, solving a mystery and battling monsters who harbor the forces of darkness. Will Liam and Boo be able to solve this mystery? Follow the signs and our crew of young people as they try to survive the ghastly pursuits! Happy reading. |
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The Local Legend of Iron River by William Mierzejewski Liam, a 10-year-old boy, and Boo, an 8-year-old girl, are two kids from Chicago, Illinois sleeping comfortably in their familyâs vacation home in Iron River, Michigan. Their vacation home, far from the big city lights and crowded, bustling streets, borders the Ottawa National Forest and rests peacefully a few yards away from the vibrant waters of Sunset Valley Lake. Tonight, the cool air from the lake mixes with the heat of the day and creates a dense fog while the Sturgeon Moon rises in the twilight. Suddenly, Liam is startled by a chilling howl outside his bedroom window. Thatâs when Liam sees the beast for the first time. Its terrifying yellow eyes pierce back at him through the darkness. Liam tries to warn his family of whatâs out there, but no one believes him. His father assures him that itâs his imagination and the forest is home to black bears and grey wolves. But is the forest and this small summer town harboring a primal evil? How long has this evil plagued this area? Who else is aware of what lurks in the surrounding woods? And how can this beast be stopped before anyone else goes missing? Only Liam, Boo, and their crew of friends can solve this mystery. Follow Liam and Boo in the first installment of the Liam and Boo series, which features our main characters in a thrilling and mysterious adventure. |
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The Villains of Everest University by Violet R. Hyde William Armstead is a prolific weapons trafficker who dies suddenly and suspiciously in his office one night. In the wake of his death, William's son, Logan, is expected to follow through on his dad's deals. Logan is forced into the criminal underworld of illegal arms trafficking and must sell weapons to a terrorist organization overseas who are using the weapons to annihilate an innocent people group. As Logan begins his freshman year at Everest University, he has a change of heart and refuses to sell any more weapons. The operatives now make it their mission to kill him. As Logan navigates his own inner turmoil along side meeting the girl of his dreams, he resolves to end the slaughter and decides his own fate, but it just might kill him. |
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Child of the Dragon by Ashley N. Y. Sheesley Kat always thought her grandma's stories of Rhaegynneâshapeshifting dragonsâwere just fairytales. But that all changes when her grandma is killed, and she learns that not only are they real, but she is one. A prophecy and a curse set in motion ages ago, have now turned Katâs quiet senior year into chaos. What was supposed to be a gift becomes a tool for breaking a curse that forces others to serve tyrannical kings who will use them to wage war and destruction across Earth. But hope . . . is more stubborn than a curse. Fighting alongside friends new and old, Kat must learn to harness the heart of the dragon in order to break the curse, destroy the kings, and save the dragons. All before succumbing to the curse herself. Honestly? It'll be a breeze compared to calculus. |
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Saints and Monsters by Ellen McGinty With her crooked spine and reckless heart, Princess Meera always knew she wasn't meant to become queen of Ezo. But when her sister, the rightful heir, is cursed on the eve of her coronation, Meera must defend her kingdom from ruthless invaders by taking the throne. Yet, while some countries have simple coronations, in Ezo . . . The princess must first claim a sea dragon. Only the dragon is vicious, perfect, and whole-everything Meera is not. And if the dragon doesn't deem her worthy, it will devour her. Turning to the Saints for help, she doesn't anticipate that her actions will transform the dragon into a mortal, or that she'll steal his heart . . . literally. Now, as two hearts beat inside Meera's chest, she's reminded that her life is entwined with a dragon, who despises her weaknesses. Despite their differences, they must work together to reverse the curse and save the kingdom before more is lost than their stolen hearts. |
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Reverting Scales by The Illogic Naydrus is a dragon born to immense parents who live with and serve humans. When the dragonling hatches, it is revealed that she doesn't look anything like her family and she has a passion for fighting. However, she also carries a deep hatred for the hominid 'caretakers'. This inspires her escape from the city through the sewer system and her search for other dragons that share her mindset. However, the world is a big place and very old. Much has happened and continues to happen without Naydrus being aware of it, causing her to cross paths with dangerous individuals and end up in hazardous locations. |
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The Battle of Euangelion: Reborn by S Steyn The first book in a coming-of-age series about the origins of evil on Earth and the supernatural struggle for humanityâs redemption. The epic unravels through the adventures and misadventures of eighteen-year-old Alexis Sharp and her unlikely friends as they navigate trials, quests, and secrets that transcend both time and space. Humanityâs future is tucked away in a wretched prison world. A home to deviant rebels who once betrayed the very magic they were created with. Old magic. This story more or less hinges on old magic and those it emanates from. Itâs an extremely pure and powerful kind of magic, but also peculiar. As pure as it is, it allowed, for instance, a jealous and spiteful rebel to spearhead mutiny against a father - a King who had the audacity to gift his only son and heir with a Realm of his own. A catastrophic civil war followed and contributed to the downfall of the Princeâs young world and all its inhabitants. Their original greatness was doomed to ebb away as darkness gradually took over. The Prince petitions to ransom mankind from the Scale of Justice; the price being codified and presently hidden in an age-old Prophecy. All we know for certain is that human recruits are to participate in the battle to come as the Great Wizard of Sanctum oversees their transformation. Prince Salvatore needs an army. Alexis Sharp is numbered among the newest recruits. Quick to temper and slow to listen, she must learn to find her place and way on the mystical Isle of Sanctum where humans enjoy immunity and immortality as they prepare for war. The forces in the neighboring Realm of Nullius Terram aren't stagnant either. On the contrary, theyâre proliferating. The veil between Nullius Terram and the Kingdom of Euangelion still stands in the exiled Diabolus' way, but for how long? This war is written in destiny, and if thereâs anything we know about destiny itâs that you canât outrun, outsmart, or even outwait it. Providence begins to pull the thread when a secret quest in search of a mysterious artifact intertwines with the discovery of the Prophecy. A human bloodline is implicated, and a Chosen One is named. Alexis and her unlikely friends hang in the balance as they try to navigate through an impossible mission. |
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Air and Ashes by Margaret Mantor What if you found out everything in your life was a lie? After seventeen-year-old Emma Cross learns her mom didnât die of cancer but was murdered, her life is upended. Forced from her home, Emma is thrown into a world hidden within our own, where Elementumsâgenetically engineered super soldiers who control the elementsâare caught in a vicious war against the unstoppable Clinic. Emma is convinced she doesnât belong thereâuntil she herself is targeted as a rare Halfbreed. If she wants to survive and uncover the dark secrets of her momâs past, she must train to defend herself against the Clinic while resisting the distracting allure of the icy Kaden Haleâa powerful, driven Elementum with secrets of his own. When Emma discovers a highly classified project that somehow involved her mom and could change the entire course of the war, thereâs no turning back. Only three options remain: life in the Elementum world, death, or worst of allâcapture. Air and Ashes is a gripping tale of warring elements, heart-stopping romance, and devastating betrayals, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentroutâs The Darkest Star and Leigh Bardugoâs Shadow and Bone. Donât miss your chance to join the fight against the Clinic! |
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Of Wolves and Stags by Ria Parisi Tidesend is a simple village. About as boring as can be. Perfect for someone who needs to hide away. Someone like Dalia Arrowwood. She is a Crystalline, a living weapon granted magic through elven experimentation. Three very simple rules have kept her alive: stay as far north as she can, stay put for her sister to find her, and never use her powers. The final rule is the most important of them all. At seventeen, Dalia is no stranger to waiting. She has spent the last decade of her life concealing her true self to stay safe, but safety has a way of feeling like a cage. When Glenn Cahill, a human freedom fighter, washes up on the shore of her humble village, Dalia is faced with a choice. She can break the rules that so far have kept her alive or leave him to die. Unable to remain stagnant any longer, she chooses to use her magic to save his life. This choice not only exposes her to the world that views Crystalline as abominations but allows her to join the resistance in their fight to find the only hope of the humans ever winning their freedom from the elves: the last cache of magical crystals. A shadowy masked figure from Daliaâs past haunts this task, as a fearsome band of elves hunt the ragtag group. Wielding magic of their own, stolen from the hearts of other Crystalline, they change the search for the crystals into a deadly race. The comforts of her cage left behind, Dalia must learn to navigate a world that is set to see her as either one of two things: a weapon to be used or a monster to be feared. |
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The Darkest Light by Vicki-Ann Bush War is coming. As the star quarterback for his high school football team and local celebrity in the quaint town of Boulder City, Luke Jacob enjoys a charmed life. Everything's going according to plan, that is until the night he spots a mysterious and alluring girl in the crowd. Despite his father's cryptic warning to keep away from her, he's instantly drawn to Mary. The team plans a gathering to celebrate their homecoming win, and Luke decides to invite her. The evening turns dark when the demon Abezethibou appears and threatens them. When Mary steps in to save her peers, Luke sees her for what she truly is, forever changing their future and creating a bond between them. The revelation shatters what Luke believes about himself and forces him to face his destiny. Will Mary stand by Luke in the face of the coming storm, or will she be swayed by the allure of darkness? |
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How to Stand Up to Bullying by M. C. Ryder Bullying. Something that is done every second, daily. Don't need a statistic to be told otherwise. Many don't even realize they are a constant victim of bullying, as it tends to get buried as an underlying emotion. Many don't realize they are actually a bully themselves. There are several references for parents to go to in order to help their children stand up against it, but there's not much for adults or depicting in why a bully is a bully in the first place. That's the first step. Before we all can stand up to bullying, we must first understand why a bully bullies to begin with. |