Discarded by Skye Cavanagh

Five years ago I was tossed aside. a failed experiment. I should have known they’d never really let me go. They made one really stupid mistake though. They hired the wrong mercenaries. Together the brooding kelpie, wildcard puka, and hot nerdy witch were supposed to hand me over to the man who tossed me into the gutter. Instead they took me and the money, and ran. If my kidnappers had any sense they would have sold me off to the highest bidder. Except they didn’t. The kelpie teaches me what it is to trust. The puka shows me how to let go. The witch dares me to be vulnerable. Those who discarded me continue to hunt me. They’re not finished with me. Except now I’m not the weak little girl I was. Now I have three predators at my back, and we’re going to turn the darkness they put inside me against them. They might have discarded me, but I will ruin them.

Urban Witch by Eve Langlais

I never asked to be a witch, but as careers go, at least it comes with magical perks. Who knew a person could almost die from drinking? I found out the hard way when I woke up in a hospital and a nurse informed me I was legally dead for a few minutes. Shocking, but not as much as the fact I returned different. I can see things, but it’s what I can do that has people interested in me. There’s Sonja, a strange woman with powers who appoints herself my teacher. Anakin, the mysterious and super hot dude, who owns a pastry shop of all things catering to weird folk. Leslie, my furry-tailed coworker and only friend. And then there’s the bad guys determined to get their grubby hands on me. I’m not special. Just a woman trying to clean up her life and actually plan for a future. Will I have time to atone for my many sins before my luck runs out?

Cast Long Shadows by Cat Hellisen

Marjeta Petrell. Replacement bride, shadow of a dead and perfect wife, step-mother to a duke's treasured daughter. A girl out of her depth, alone and afraid. Magic runs deep in her veins, stitched in blood ties, embroidered with kindness and pain. In an unfamiliar court, Marjeta must discover who are her friends and who are enemies; who she can trust before she is accused of witchcraft and executed.

A Sea Of Sorrow And Scorn (The Levanthria Series Book 2) by A.P Beswick

Her choice is to serve or die. In the aftermath of shattered innocence, will the hunt for her magic claim her last breath? Zerina Redfearn is naïve to the world's cruelty. So when she and her sisters are dragged from their home and put on trial for witchcraft, she’s horrified to be trapped between being enslaved in the king’s forces or execution. But after witnessing her siblings' cruel deaths, she unleashes her powers for the first time and makes her escape. Joining two refugees in fleeing to the perilous ocean with enemy ships in hot pursuit, Zerina wields her gifts against deadly threats even though each use torments her body. And as she pays an agonizing price by aging prematurely, she fears she won’t reach the cure seen in a vision before she perishes. Can Zerina turn the tide on a crippling future? A Sea Of Sorrow And Scorn is the gripping second book in the Tales of Levanthria fantasy-retelling series. If you like dangerous quests, good girls gone badass, and relentless action, then you’ll love A.P Beswick’s windswept adventure.

God of Fire: Greek Myths (A New Retelling) by Helen Steadman

He’s a rejected immortal. But can this magical blacksmith fight against fate and overcome the darkness of his past? Hephaestus fears he’ll never be accepted. Cast down from Olympus and raised by a powerful sea witch, he sets out on a quest to discover his unknown father’s true identity. But he struggles to be taken seriously by the other gods who only want him for his ingenious inventions. Convinced that solving his paternity will help him earn the love he seeks, the god of fire traps his mother and refuses to free her until she reveals a name. But when he uncovers a terrifying truth, he finds himself with more enemies than allies amongst the wrathful Olympians. Can Hephaestus unlock buried secrets and prove himself worthy? God of Fire is an imaginative standalone historical fantasy. If you like forgotten legends, fantastic beasts, and dark tales punctuated with humour, then you’ll adore Helen Steadman’s fascinating expedition into mythology. Buy God of Fire to unravel the mysteries of ancient Greece today! Recommended for fans of Mythos, Song of Achilles, Circe and Pandora’s Jar.

Peaceweaver: a Retelling of Hades and Persephone (Between Shade and Flame Book 1) by Everly Haywood

An indentured healer. A dying nobleman. A nightmarish curse that could destroy them both. Young elf Persis Ophne takes pride in her gift of healing. Expecting to mend the ailing Prince of Gelaira, her world shatters when she's informed her true undercover assignment is to murder the dark elf. And her unwillingness to break her oath to only use her abilities to heal takes a tricky turn when she finds herself falling for the already betrothed royal. Prince Haryk longs to be a worthy ruler. But when he's struck with an inexplicable ailment with seemingly no cure, the selfless noble fears his failing body will prevent him from updating the land's archaic peace treaty. And his doubts only intensify when he meets his future bride... and discovers his heart beats far faster for her gentle servant healer. Torn between her master's wishes and her curative duties, Persis can't believe her eyes when she uncovers the mysterious root to the Prince's crippling symptoms. And with Prince Haryk learning someone else wants him dead, he vows to do whatever it takes to protect his kingdom from hidden enemies. Will Persis and Haryk's forbidden love survive a powerful blight and bloody betrayals? Peaceweaver is a standalone book in the heart-racing Between Blood and Sand romantic fantasy series. If you like dramatic intrigue, traitorous twists, and sweet relationships, then you'll adore Everly Haywood's captivating adventure.

Mothers of Enchantment: New Tales of Fairy Godmothers by Various

We remember her best as the generous fairy who dresses Cinderella and handles transportation while she’s at it. But that’s just the most famous fairy godmother’s tale. With a little imagination, you’ll find that fairy godmothers and godfathers appear in many varied forms. The authors in this anthology have crafted new tales that re-imagine the fairy godmother and her role. A young fairy grapples with imposter syndrome as she takes up her new appointment as godmother. Immortal sisters bestow blessings and curses on princesses as a way to battle the patriarchal fairy godfathers. A struggling artist receives a godmother’s help to impress at her high school reunion. Sparing the life of a moth leads to magical help from an unexpected protector. Retellings of Pinocchio, Rumpelstiltskin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Frog Prince show the magic of these stories in a whole new light. Infused with modern sensibilities but honoring the tradition of fairy tales, these dozen stories will enchant and inspire you.

Lady of Madness & Moonlight (Rogue Ethereal) by Annie Anderson

A former Rogue being presented to the Fates. What could go wrong? When I was offered a seat on the Ethereal Council, no one said anything about meeting the actual Fates. On the day of my presentation, not only do I offend the three women who control every single thread of life, but an Angel’s thread is cut short, and no one knows how. Now, it’s my job to find out who did it before the death gets pinned on me, and starts an all-out Angel-Demon war. Maybe being a Rogue was the least of my problems.

What Will Be (Erica Hutchinson) by Eve Pearson

he’d move mountains for a cure. But reentering the supernatural world to chase an antidote could get her killed. Scotland. Erica Hutchinson can barely juggle her life as it is. Orphaned at age eight and a struggling single mother by 18, the witch-werewolf barista has worked hard to forget her occult origins. But her buried past comes crashing back when her beloved child catches a deadly lupine virus. Willing to go down whatever road it takes, Erica returns to her former life to heal her daughter from a sickness with no survivors. But even if she manages to make miracles happen and rescue her kid, the infection has already spread to humans… With time running out, can she save her kind before they become extinct? What Will Be is the whirlwind first book in the Erica Hutchinson contemporary fantasy series. If you like maternal might, mature themes, and paranormal roller-coasters, then you’ll love Eve Pearson’s action-packed tale. Buy What Will Be to restore hope today! Contains mature themes, swearing, scenes of graphic violence, and sexual assault.

Princess of Lost Memories (Here To There Trilogy Book 1) by J.R Rain

Welcome to the Second Land, a battle-torn world of animal-people, elves, sorcerers, and upheaval… Elle Takra is a princess, the last heir to the Takra throne in a far-off place known as the Second Land. Having grown up in the First Land, Elle doesn’t know she’s a princess. All she does know is that she’s in love with a man named Simon and she intends to make Simon her husband, whether he agrees or not! Elle’s best friend, Sasha, does know the truth—a truth she’s been keeping from Elle for the entirety of their friendship. Sasha isn’t the twenty-two-year-old she pretends to be. Instead, she’s an eighty-four-year-old Elf who acts as Elle’s protector and has from the moment Elle was born. Sasha knows there are too many people in the Second Land who want Elle dead. She just isn’t sure who—something she’ll soon learn when Elle and Simon are kidnapped and forced to return to the Second Land. But Elle and Simon aren’t the only ‘First Landers’ who find themselves stranded in a foreign place, surrounded by enemies. Enter Patch Keaton who washes up on unfriendly shores after a freak storm destroys his sailboat. Lost, confused, and eager to return home, Patch’s destiny becomes intertwined with Elle’s in the most unfortunate of circumstances…

Necronote (Notes of Necrosoph) by Al K. Line

The yearly Necronote arrived. Soph felt sick to his stomach, same as he had for over three centuries. It meant one thing—kill, or be killed. Birthday's should be a time for celebration, but for Necros they're a nightmare. In the company of a jittery dragon wyrmling, and several new friends he meets along the way, Soph tries to keep it together as he battles magic way beyond his ken. Worse than that, he has to leave his family in the care of his mother-in-law, a witch bitch with annoyingly nice hair. Soph's violent side is stretched to the limit as he does what it takes to continue his sorry existence, yet all he wants is peace. To watch his daughter grow, and be with the animals he has the gift of communicating with. As the temperature in the United Kingdom soars to new heights, the ban on motor vehicles becomes absolute, and strict electric quotas tighten, it's like returning to a bygone age for our damaged zoolinguist. But having to cycle to go kill a guy certainly has its drawbacks.

Rise of the Shade (The Randi Sanderson Series) by Lia Davis

Murder is a game that Randi Sanderson knows far too well, but at least she’s playing on the right side of the law. Being half-archangel and half-vampire makes her one of Jacksonville Sheriff Office’s best detectives, and a suspect’s worst nightmare. When she arrives at the scene of her next case, it’s obvious this murder isn’t a typical human crime of passion or rage. As a powerful hybrid, Randi can sense something is off, and not just because the body was dumped in a church parking lot. Luckily, her many gifts include the ability to dig up dirt on anyone. This time, getting to work won’t be so simple. Surprised by a new partner, Randi knows her life is about to get a little more complicated. There’s a reason she doesn’t work with others. To the outside world she’s just a police detective and single mom, but the reality is she has a secret identity to keep. With the case taking a dark turn and her new partner obviously keeping secrets of his own, the last thing Randi needs is more trouble. So when the angelic and demonic factions start bidding to hire her to kill other supernatural beings just like herself, she patently refuses. The rogue hybrids known as The Shade are none of her concern, and she isn’t interested in becoming an assassin. But when she finds herself in the middle of her own case with The Shade coming for her, she must reconsider. The half-angel, half-demon miscreants won’t stop until they’re dead or they have what they truly want: Randi’s son.

Waterworld: Volume 4: Sariah (Colorworld Book 9) by Rachel E Kelly

he 4th volume in the Waterworld installment of the Colorworld Series. Six year old Sariah's best friend, Rita Long, wears a string of flat, silver disks on each of her wrists. She has identical ones on each ankle, which Uncle Cyrus makes her keep covered up with socks. Sometimes Uncle Cyrus also wears them on his own wrists. Sariah once asked Rita why she never took them off. Rita shrugged and said Uncle Cyrus told her they were for therapy. Sariah's mother explained that therapy was for people whose souls were ill. As the two girls grow up, Sariah learns just how right her mother was. Rita is haunted, held captive by the magnitude of her own power. Power that Sariah fails to heed until it's too late. Years later, Sariah realizes Rita has become somewhat of a public figure alongside the enigmatic Gabe Dumas, spearheading a cause called The Human Movement, an organization in opposition to the Guild of Prime Humans. She knows that if Rita is involved, it cannot mean anything good. Fearing involvement with Rita again, she's content to leave it be. But a strange character finds his way into the restaurant where she works and sets off a series of events that push Sariah into uncovering decade-old mysteries surrounding Rita, herself, and Gabriel Dumas.

A Journey Into Dreams (The Last of Ryn Dvarek Book 1) by Daniel O'Shea

"[A] highly entertaining coming-of-age novel... punctuated with stories within stories [reminiscent] of Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. I certainly wait for the next book to tie the loose ends at the end of the story[!] - OnlineBookClub Review Dreams… it seems like every new adventure we have begins in one. The nightmares that brought the Academy Seekers and the Sephalim. The shared dreams that introduced us to Arimel and the unbreakable connection she cursed us with. And now, this new dream - a dream on a beach, so far from home, so far from everything we know. Landon’s motionless body lying next to us, and the pieces of a broken ship washing ashore. All I ever wanted in this life was to be like my father. Spending the days smithing at our forge, and the evenings listening to Laena and her wild stories. Wynn… well she just wanted to get away from it all. But, Landon and Beckett, and this war between them, it took everything from us. All they kept telling us was that we were special. That we were too powerful, and that our home in The Five Kingdom’s wasn’t safe. If only they had told us the truth of it, maybe it would have ended differently. We were never sure which of them to trust, we still aren’t. Protecting him, though… was it the right choice? Will we truly be able to see our family again?

In Dreams of Dragons by Sonya Lawson

Raised a lady and married to a lord I did not know well, I thought my life would always follow a predictable path. However, when my new husband threw the dragon head on the banquet hall table, the creature’s dead eyes somehow staring fiercely into my own, my life changed. I changed. My days as Lady of Ingar Keep became consumed by my growing need to learn more about the dragons my husband hunted. Along the way, I found unlikely allies and those who attempted to stifle my growing understanding. But they could not stop my dreaming. For when I slept, the lavender eyes of that dragon revealed my past, my present, and a shimmering future I could have—if I fought for it. My mother always told me there was knowledge in dreaming, but in dreams of dragons, what I learn could free me or rip my world apart.

Wiser by Isu Yin

Mayuri, broken and lost, is torn between loyalty and fear as he embarks on a mission to commit one of the most egregious crimes in the history of the Universe. Know this: everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen again. On the brink of war, Euphoria now faces a threat like no other, a harbinger of destruction that seeks all life in its cause. Mayuri must shatter his past to help save the future, which means deceiving those he cares for most. Only a new and questionable Akira, who has arrived to manipulate the pieces, seems to offer any hope for survival in this broken world. Mayuri and the other Guardians play a deadly game of cat and mouse. Only when the dust settles will he know if his plan truly is Wiser.

Monster Hunter for Hire Complete Collection by L.West

After a run-in with the Sebring Beach police department where a vampire’s servant ended up dead, Helena Graves is offered two choices – help the local PD chase down wanted monsters or spend the next ten years in prison. Since she has a teenage daughter to raise, it was an easy decision for her to make. Between running a somewhat controversial business, tense teacher conferences, and killer supernaturals on the loose, there's never a dull moment in Sebring Beach or Helena’s life. And for the first time in decades, her love life is about to get very interesting.

Monster Hunter for Hire: Power Hungry by L. West

Monster Hunter Helena Graves has her hands full planning her daughter’s 18th birthday and preparing her for the possibility of inheriting Helena’s rather complicated powers. She doesn’t have time to get dragged into shifter politics. But she can’t sit back and do nothing when the shifters and vampires are on the brink of war, not when her boyfriend Dominick is a vampire, and her best friend Henry is a werelion.

Monster Hunter for Hire: Super Beast by L. West

After a run-in with the Sebring Beach police department where a vampire’s servant ended up dead, Helena Graves is offered two choices – help the local PD chase down wanted monsters or spend the next ten years in prison. Since she has a teenage daughter to raise, it was an easy decision for her to make. Between running a somewhat controversial business, tense teacher conferences, and killer supernaturals on the loose, there's never a dull moment in Sebring Beach or Helena’s life. And for the first time in decades, her love life is about to get very interesting.

Monster Hunter for Hire: Filthy Creatures: A Short Story by L. West

Meet Helena Graves, monster hunter for hire, in this action-packed urban fantasy short story! When an innocent boy goes missing on Halloween, Helena vows to do everything in her power to find him. With the help of a few shape-shifting friends, they pick up the scent of the vampire responsible for the child’s disappearance. Helena is no stranger to dangerous villains. She’s fought more than her fair share thanks to her own strange supernatural heritage. Reluctantly, Helena decides to ask Dominick Pierce, the local vampire king, to help her find the boy before it’s too late. Will this new alliance change the way Helena has always viewed the monsters once and for all?

Lunar Fire: Ancient Druid Saga for Adults by Tamara Rendell

A Saga of The Savage Innocence and Power of Ancient Druidism In ancient Britain and France, woven by the mysticism of Pagans and Druids. With the three worlds in collision – Earth, Astral and the realm of Spirit – a princess is born to awaken the powerful forces of human passion and soul desire. Lahana, the only daughter of a weak king, is the chosen bride of a powerful warlord who overwhelms the known lands and crowns himself king of an empire. As his queen, Lahana is swept up by tides of psychic forces and earthly pleasures. A powerful seduction that proves to be an illusion masking a cruel and dangerous reality. In her freedom flight from the corrupt shadows summoned by the king, Lahana finds herself pulled deeper into a realm of conflicting forces. A world on the knife-edge of psychic power, human passion and soul desire – a battleground between good and evil. To her greatest triumph, fusion with her soul mate – and the creation of a golden age of Druidism that echoes still in our deepest dreams and yearning for Lahana’s vision of the Goddess within and the power of a true man.

Crimson Origins: Spirit against Matter (Blood Calls for Blood) by Edmond Geanta

My name is God, and I am a clairvoyant. I was the one who unknowingly helped the Syndicate trigger the zombie infection. Decimating the earth’s population and enslaving the survivors is their ultimate goal. The Sun Eaters opened my eyes. Using advanced technology, the Syndicate wants to create an army of clones from Rey Halldor’s DNA. The terrifying Black Guards were sent by Soleil to hunt down little Eve and Viggo. The only ones who can stop Max Soleil and his sinister organization is Gabi and her crimson vampires. While Gabi and Rey infiltrate Paradise Ranch 15, one of the Syndicate’s underground city, Commander Curtis and his Denver forces occupy the NORAD bunker. At the brink of total annihilation, the Halldors take extreme measures to fight against Soleil. This is the story of one family’s survival by any means necessary. This is the story of people fighting against Soleil and his evil organization. My name is God, and I am on the peoples’ side.

Bridge of Gods (FireWall) by Mark Johnson

As the Darkness awaits, a new dimension opens to a newly born demi-god. In her last mortal moments, First Custodian Terese Saarg created a gateway and entered a new realm. But her mission continues: To seal her god’s vulnerable heart and save Him and His people. Standing in her way is the unyielding Night Princess. Sarra is Terese’s greatest hope against the Darkness. And FireWall’s mightiest weapons; the Seraph, are too vulnerable to defend against the strengthening demons. Only Sarra can push the boundaries and break the mystery behind the Seraph's existence that will save her people. In a world of adversities and forever-shifting boundaries, how can Terese save her god, before the Darkness strikes? And after Terese and her people have endured and learned, still, the monster that committed the initial massacre remains concealed. Bridge of Gods is the epic finale and sixth book of Mark Johnson’s epic fantasy FireWall series. Read less

Phantom Reality: A Twisted Dark Fantasy Romance (The Phantom Series Book 1) by Laura C Reden

rom the moment I drowned in the lake of secrets, I knew my life would never be the same. All I wanted for my eighteenth birthday was a kiss and a summer to be remembered before heading off for college. What I got was so much more. I wasn’t just trapped at a lake house with a group of my rowdiest friends; I was trapped in another dimension. A dark one, where dreams are manifested before your very eyes, fears are conjured in the cool mist, and the dead are living side by side. One thing I was certain of, the only way out . . . is in.

Her Dark Matter Necklace by Robert Albo

When Alice Blair is accepted to the world-renowned St. Robert's high school, she figures it must be a mistake since there's nothing special about her. But on her fifteenth birthday, the headmaster gives her a necklace, and she begins to dream of weird worlds. Alice learns that as she sleeps, her consciousness explores the dark matter universe of Thronos, the universal spirit. As he reveals the science of dark matter, the human soul, and other mysteries, he gives her a monumental task: bring beauty to your world. During her visits, Alice meets Reina, an alien child from an underwater planet who has the same task. Together they learn that beauty can be many things, like a mother's love for a child, compassion for others, art - almost anything that gives you that good feeling in your soul. While they struggle to accomplish Thronos' arduous task, Alice's mission and her life are thrown into jeopardy when others discover her connection to the dark universe. But what she doesn't know is that she is playing the key role in St. Robert's prophecy. If she fails, humanity will perish in flames and ashes. This fast-paced story combines modern life with science speculation, a cosmic god, purpose of life and everyday friendships. It's for the curious reader who always asks why.

A Familiar Magic by E.M Rinaldi

Kaya Thornton killed her best friend. On the run since the tender age of thirteen, she left the safety of her Community’s magicked walls and tried to disappear in the human world. Four years later, she’s found and dragged back kicking and screaming by Auden, her best friend’s older brother. The second Prince of the Wardwell line is antagonistic and unforgiving, but surprisingly gentle as he forces her home to face the judgement of his father and the Council. She expected hatred and bitter punishment, not private training with a hot and cold Prince and…demonology courses? Things are not as she left them. Her people are dying and the demon numbers are only growing. Once Witches and their Familiars are wiped out, who will stand between the Demon King and his bottomless appetite? Kaya has no intention of waiting to find out. And this time, she isn’t running.

Family Ties (Crossroads Chronicles) by by BR Kingsolver

Sometimes family is there to love you, and sometimes family is there to kill you... When a man came into my shop in the Great Marketplace at the Crossroads of the Worlds and tried to kill me, it completely ruined my day. Not only did I have to clean up the blood, but disposing of his body made me late to meet my friends for drinks. A nagging little detail kept bugging me, though. As he died, he said he was hired by my mother’s family—people I hadn’t seen for more than a decade. Then I discovered that assassins had made attempts on my brother and sister as well. As much as I didn’t want to, I decided I should find out who wanted us dead, and put a stop to it Talk about stepping out of the pan into the fire…

Tales Of The New Earth: The Beginning by Tim Bicke, Suzannah Beil

When we sit in stillness - on the porch, at a campfire, while fishing, in meditation, or contemplative prayer, or whatever - we begin to feel Good. And when we enjoy that Good, it seems like there is a sense of great power in it - that should be able to do Good things... A person wakes up in Awareness and finds they now have unlimited use of the power of the creative Source - the Om. They quickly discover that they can extend this same functional awareness to receptive others. And so a network of awake people begins and expands which now has the power to remake how the world operates - to stop profiteering capitalism, and the general effects of the mass unconsciousness, formerly running the planet - to create a New Earth. This is a fun fantasy adventure, where the progressives are empowered and a new equitable society is created and nature and the environment are given equal status with humans, along with many other fun things, including an Awake Wolf and Buffaloes who participate.

Empire Of Strings: The Space Between Souls by Jeffery Lee

o trace a memory is to look into another’s soul. But souls are dangerous things. Far more dangerous is the power to alter them. Tracers are the foundation of Emilyn’s world. The ability to see into the soul of another and project what is found for all to see has become a staple of what it means to create art in Unity Falls. But souls work in mysterious ways. What is one’s memory is not meant to become another’s tool. When this power is abused, heroes rise. But when the tides of the past threaten to drown the currents of the present, Emilyn will be presented with a choice. What she decides will have ramifications far beyond her as her heritage weaves a web of strings she has only just begun to unravel.

The Hybrid: Book 1 (The Hybrid Series) by E,K Frances

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Sebastian Parker is thirteen. He thinks he is just an ordinary alpha off to join the Academy to refine his skills, but ‘the test’ shows something different. It turns out he is a Hybrid – a Quad-brid to be exact - and will grow up to be the most powerful alpha in more than two millennia. Forced to join the Dark side of the Academy, Sebastian faces fear, rejection, and brutality. Making some unlikely friends and finding adventure, he strives to keep to the Light. However, in a final twist, unsure of who to trust, and what is real, Sebastian is faced with the ultimate decision of whether to embrace the Darkness … Dark, brutal, and gripping, The Hybrid is the first novel in The Hybrid series.

Healers and Thieves by Susan Quilty

Where do your daydreams take you? Fourteen-year-old Amanda Jones often finds her mind wandering to the same place: A large Victorian house where each room is lined with many doors. The empty rooms have become a familiar part of her life, yet, as her fifteenth birthday approaches, the pull of the imaginary house becomes so strong that Amanda finds it difficult to focus on anything else. Why does the house keep drawing her back? What will happen when she gathers enough courage to open a door and see what's on the other side? Healers and Thieves is the first book in The Psychic Traveler Society series.

Forgotten Ones: Drabbles of Myth and Legend (Eerie Drabbles of Fantasy and Horror) by Various

The battle is upon us, and the old gods are waking. Tremble as you rediscover the darkness that came before, the darkness that could eat the world. Within these pages gods of fable, creatures of lore, and ancient rituals have been brought back to life in over two hundred drabbles of exactly one hundred words each. Delve into the madness created by award-winning horror and fiction authors from around the world. We dare you to remember the fear of the unknown, and to dive headfirst into ancient mysteries. The old gods have awoken, and with them lose chaos will reign again. Featuring Authors: Abiran Raveenthiran, Al Provance, Al-Hazred, Alanna Robertson-Webb, Alice de Sampaio, Amber M. Simpson, Andra Dill, Andrew Anderson, Andy Leavy, Ann Wycoff, Arnie May, Brian Rosenberger, Bryan Dyke, C. Marry Hultman, Callum Pearce, Charles Reis, Charlotte O’Farrell, Chris Bannor, Chris Hewitt, Clint Foster, David A.F. Brown, DeBickel, Derek Dunn, Dickon Springate, Drew Starling, Elin Olausson, Elizabeth Nettleton, Emma K. Leadley, Faith Pierce, Fred Williamson, Gabriella Balcom, Galina Trefil, Hannah Hulbert, Heidi Ann Willits, Heinrich von Wolfcastle, Henry Herz, Holley Cornetto, Hunter LaCross, Jacek Wilkos, Jaclyn Fulscher, James Bates, Jen Chichester, Jennifer Winters, Jess Rhodes, Joe Scipione, Joel R. Hunt, Josh Herz, Joshua E. Borgmann, K. B. Elijah, K.R. Nox, K.T. Tate, Karen Heslop, Kase Glidewell, Kathleen Halecki, Kerry E.B. Black, Kevin J. Kennedy, Kim Plasket, Kimberly Rei, Laurence Sullivan, LP Hernandez, Mark Anthony Smith, Mark Kodama, Matt Lucas, Matthew A Clarke, Melody Grace, Michael D. Nadeau, Michelle River, N.M. Brown, Nerisha Kemraj, Nick Moore, Noa Covo, Paddy Armstrong, Patricia Elliott, Paul Benkendorfer, Regina Kenney, Robin Braid, Ron Davis, Russell Smeaton, Ryan Rosenberry, S. C. Morgan, Sandy Butchers, Sarah Matthews, Sean P. Chatterton, Sheldon Woodbury, Stacey Jaine McIntosh, Steve Stred, T.J. Lea, Thomas Wake, Timothy Friesenhahn, Tor-Anders Ulven, Wendy Cheairs, Willem V Much, Ximena Escobar, Yvonne Glasgow, Zoey Xolton

Whispers in the Dark: A Black Hare Press Underground Book by K.B. Elijah

Two decades into an eternal sentence in the impenetrable Void for daring to rebel against the might of the Empire, and Agent Ivory is ready to give up on life entirely, even if the unseen Warden of the prison won’t ever let him die. But when a mysterious voice in the darkness visits him in his isolation, the prisoner is determined to see the sun on his face once again, even if the outside world is not what it once was...

Twenty Twenty: A horror celebration of the Roaring Twenties (BHP Writers' Group Special Edition Book 4) by Various

Celebrating 100 years since the Roaring Twenties, come with us on a look back at the jazz era. Historical stories with dark and terrible twists - the speakeasy girl with two mouths, Mafia gangs with secrets more sinister than history suggests, bloodthirsty flappers, dark tales from the Depression, and many more. SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE WILDLIFE ORGANISATIONS ALL PROFITS from TWENTY TWENTY will be donated to the following organisations who are providing emergency veterinary care, etc to wildlife in the affected bushfire zones; ~NSW (New South Wales) WIRES ~Zoos Victoria Love Always, Vera by A.R. Dean Just One Bottle by Amber M. Simpson Blood Talkies by Andrea Allison Body Parts by Andrew Kurtz The Cost of Diamonds by Catherine Kenwell Death Was Her Voice by Chris Bannor The Sacrifice by D.J. Elton Leahy Castle by D.J. Tyrer Nosferatu by D.M. Burdett Little Brass Tin by David Bowmore When the Leonids Come by David M. Hoenig

The Winter Princess (The Eldritch Series Book 1) by by Stacey Jaine McIntosh

Turning 17 isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and birthday parties are decidedly overrated. So, when Zooey Donovan finds herself thrown into a world where the supernatural exists, she can’t help but recall her Grams‘ warnings. Rule #1: Never insult a faerie. Rule #2: Never consort with the enemy. Rule #3: Gifts always come at a price. But will that be enough to save her from Queen Mab? And worse... the Summer Court?

Famine (4 Horsemen Book 2) by Various

Iron Faerie Publishing brings you... Famine! The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! Four figures in the Book of Revelations who symbolize the evils to come at the end of the world. Take a look at the stories these talented writers can tell in just 100 words! Featuring: Amber M. Simpson Andrea L. Staum Beth W. Patterson Charlotte Langtree Chisto Healy Chris Bannor Chris Hall Chris Hewitt Claire Davon Connor Sassmannshausen David Green Dawn Debraal DJ Elton Ella Everly Emma K Leadley Jacqueline Moran Meyer Jasiah Witkofsky Jessica Wilcox Katie Jordan Kimberly Rei Kristin Cragg Luis Manuel Torres Maggie D Brace Majanka Verstraete McKenzie Richardson Michelle Brett Natasha Sinclair Nerisha Kemraj Olivia Arieti Patrick Winters R.A. Goli S.O. Green Sam. Phebe-McGarvey Scarlett Lake William Snider

Conquest (4 Horsemen Book 1) by Various

Iron Faerie Publishing brings you... Conquest! The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! Four figures in the Book of Revelations who symbolize the evils to come at the end of the world. Take a look at the stories these talented writers can tell in just 100 words! Featuring: Amber M. Simpson Angalene Wiley Andrea L. Staum Beth W. Patterson Charlotte Langtree Chisto Healy Chris Bannor Chris Hall Chris Hewitt Claire Davon Connor Sassmannshausen David Green Dawn Debraal Declan Liam McKendrick DJ Elton Ella Everly Emma K Leadley Jacqueline Moran Meyer Jasiah Witkofsky Jessica Wilcox Katie Jordan Kimberly Rei Kristin Cragg Luis Manuel Torres Maggie D Brace Majanka Verstraete McKenzie Richardson Michelle Brett Natasha Sinclair Nerisha Kemraj Patrick Winters R.A. Goli S.O. Green Sam. Phebe-McGarvey Scarlett Lake William Snider

Chrysalis: A Fairy Tale Anthology by Various

Fairy Tales are about transformations, overcoming your obstacles, and becoming someone new. This anthology features 14 stories inspired by fairy tales and focusing on the characters who must transform on their journey.Edited by Tony DalyAuthors: Vonnie Winslow Crist, Jennifer Vizner, Carina Bissett, Edward Ahern, Pamela Jeffs, Carys Crossen, Mary E. Lowd, Lucinda Taylor, Fanni Suto, Shyla Fairfax-Owen, Cindar Harrell, Zoey Xolton, Stacey Jaine McIntosh, and Jade Black

Blood Empire Reborn by C. Thomas Lafollette

You can’t always go home… …but sometimes you don’t have a choice. Can Luke and his Portland werewolves stop a vampire invasion of Belgium? When Pieter calls for aid, Luke must return to the land of his birth to face a bloodthirsty vampire lord known only as Le Mousquetaire. With a leak inside the Belgian Pack and an invasion of vampires killing their packmates, Luke and his friends assemble a team of Portland werewolves to ferret out the mole and help Pieter. As soon as they land, the vampires strike, kidnapping Luke’s old friend and Pieter’s father. Now Luke and his team are on the run, eight people in a sea of enemies and allies with unknown loyalties. Hunted across multiple countries, Luke and his team are left with nothing but desperate choices if they want to make it out alive. Will the land of Luke’s birth also be the land of his death? Or will he and his friends escape the vampires and live to fight another day? You’ll love this adult action-adventure urban fantasy set in the land beer and waffles, because no destination is too far when it comes to your found family. Get it now! Blood Empire Reborn is the fourth book of the Luke Irontree & The Vampire War series and the first book in the Blood Empire story arc.

Hidden Memory (Hidden Series of Elaria) by Tiffany Shearn

Can one small group survive hostile enemies in a treacherous land? Waking broken and bloody, a woman finds herself lost, terrified, and alone. Stripped of everything – no possessions, no memory – she relies on instinct to survive. Larron of the Derou elves travels with a small messenger party to deliver an urgent message to his kin in the east. Along the way, they rescue a woman under attack by a pack of vicious insectoid creatures, only to discover she is more than she first seems. Cautiously joining forces, they must overcome hazardous terrain, predators, and enemy attacks to reach their allies. Will their combined skill be enough? Hidden Memory is an action-packed Fantasy adventure, kicking off the Hidden Series. Welcome to the realm of Elaria, where elves and fairy battle for survival against forces seeking to destroy them. If you enjoy fantastic quests, a great cast of characters, and a world with magic and mysteries unfolding, this series is for you! Read less

Water: Selkies, Sirens, & Sea Monsters (Elemental Anthology Book 4) by Various

Water is the most yielding of all elements, changing to fit its container, whether that be a thimble or a lake bed. At the same time, anyone who has ever watched the unrelenting progression of a tsunami understands its raw power. Associated with mutability and the subconscious, Water is both the tranquil azure of a tropical sea and the tumultuous waves and whitecaps of an embroiled ocean. As many faces as Water may wear, the creatures within and associated with it have even more. Discover the transforming power of Water and the creatures that thrive on it in these twenty-four stories and poems, including: a selkie seeking divorce in Reno; a kitchen witch trying to save her small town; and a professional acquisitionist hired to steal a mermaid from a sideshow exhibit. Featuring: Catherine MacLeod; Kevin Cockle; Greta Starling; Elise Forier Edie; Kate Shannon; Sara Rauch; Katie Marie; Rebecca Brae; Colleen Anderson; L. T. Waterson; Chadwick Ginther; Julia Heller; Marshall J. Moore; Joel McKay; Elizabeth R. McClellan; Eric M. Borsage; Laura VanArendonk Baugh; Josh Reynolds; Liam Hogan; Mari Ness; Davide Mana; Sarah Van Goethem; Valerie Hunter; and Kelly Sandoval.

Earth: Giants, Golems, & Gargoyles (Elemental Anthology Book 2) by Various

We come from dust, and to dust we return… Earth is steady. Solid. Reliable. It is the source of life and the thing which sustains it. But it’s not always serene and peaceful. It takes a lot to stir the earth but when it does, things get dramatic. Quakes swallow cities. Oceans rise. Mountains crumble. Earth is not weak, and it knows no pity. Learn the strength of Earth and its creations in these eighteen stories, including: rusting dragons; mysterious summer jobs; magical inheritances; and dryads engaged in a bitter war. Featuring: Jane Yolen; Chadwick Ginther; Kevin Cockle; Damascus Mincemeyer; Laura VanArendonk Baugh; Catherine Macleod; Mara Malins; Steve Toase; Suzanne J. Willis; Blake Jessop; Buzz Dixon; David L. Craddock; Rose Strickman; Gregory L. Norris; Tamsin Showbrook; Sarah Van Goethem; Tim Ford; and V.F. LeSann.

Air: Sylphs, Spirits, & Swan Maidens (Elemental Anthology Book 3) by Various

Whimsical, Inquisitive, Quick-Witted Air is essential for life. Air is so important that breathing is instinctual. Yet Air is unstable and capricious, blowing gently as a summer breeze in one moment and blasting with the fury of a tornado in the next. No wonder that tricksters, fairies, and spirits belong to Air just as much as winged creatures. Elusive and ethereal, Air’s denizens are difficult to find and harder to capture. Brave the ever-changing world of Air with these twenty-one stories and poems, featuring: Rose Strickman; Davian Aw; Mark Bruce; Alexandra Seidel; Damascus Mincemeyer; Cherry Potts; Ellen Huang; Giselle Leeb; Bronwynn Erskine; Kevin Cockle; Elizabeth R. McClellan; Chadwick Ginther; Christa Hogan; Rowena McGowan; Laura VanArendonk Baugh; Alyson Faye; Mara Malins; Sara C. Walker; Elise Forier Edie; Oliver Smith; and Sarah Van Goethem.

Fire: Demons, Dragons, & Djinns by K.T. Ivanrest, Rhonda Parrish

The ability for people to control (to some extent at least) fire has long been held as one of the major events that contributed to human evolution, but when fire eludes or escapes our control it is also one of the most destructive forces on earth. Associated with passion, power, transformation and purification, fire is a ferocious element with an unquenchable appetite. Discover the power of Fire and the creatures that thrive on it in these twenty-one stories, including: the true inspiration behind Jim Morrison's songs; a special weapon used in World War II; the secret in the depths of a mortuary furnace; a fantastical card game; and a necromancer out on what may be his last job. Featuring: Blake Jessop; Kevin Cockle; Lizbeth Ashton; Dusty Thorne; V.F. LeSann; K.T. Ivanrest; Hal J. Friesen; Laura VanArendonk Baugh; Krista D. Ball; Mara Malins; Claude Lalumière; Susan MacGregor; JB Riley; Damascus Mincemeyer; Heather M. O'Connor; Gabrielle Harbowy; R. W. Hodgson; Chadwick Ginther; Wendy Nikel; Annie Neugebauer; and J.G. Formato.

Siren Magic: Magical Creatures Academy World (Sirangel Book 1) by Lucía Ashta

A starry-eyed siren. One hot shifter. Fearsome vamps. And fairies with egos ten times their size. As a hybrid shapeshifter—half siren, half angel—Selene is one of a kind. It’s a label that makes her the target of a rebel faction of supernatural creatures that seeks to claim her power. Power that is undeveloped and more a danger than anything. Soon Selene is on the run in an unfamiliar world, unable to return to her ocean home. At least she’s not alone. Quinn, a shifter with his own secrets, has her back. They’re going to need to work together to survive their enemy’s magic—and most of all, their own.

Welcome to Redgunk: Tales From One Weird Mississippi Town by William Eakin

Forget Arkham and Dogpatch, Yoknapatawpha County and Hooterville, forget what guidebooks might allege, because the weirdest town to be found in the Western Hemisphere is Redgunk, Mississippi. For over twenty years, author William Eakin has been spinning tales of this backwater place, where strange encounters are more than local gossip and the kudzu hides all manner of creatures and adventures. These stories were first published in such magazines as Realms of Fantasy, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Epiphany: A Journal of Literature, Amazing Stories, Science Fiction Age, New Writings in the Fantastic, Holy Horrors, Albedo One, Black October Magazine, SciFiction, the Year’s Best Fantasy, Age of Wonder, and others.

Dragons Within: Guarding Her Own by Various

“I am dragon. I am free. You are mine to protect.”===A truth-seeker becomes imbued with the power to tip the scales of justice. A headstrong privateer tempers her courage in the heart of a violent storm. A pair of mittens leads to a family history rich with dragons. Sparks fly when a chronically single pilot finally meets her match. Enter the world of Dragons Within: a place where woman and dragon are one and the same: reigning strong, fierce, and free. Forging bonds with the world of mankind, these unconquerable beings discover a love for the vulnerable, the fragile, the broken.A pregnant goddess seeks refuge for her children during war. A telepathic soldier finds the courage to claim her humanity. A dragon in human form uses her gifts to protect abuse victims in need. A girl chases a soldier through a desert wasteland to find her missing brother.Featuring twelve new and emerging speculative fiction writers, this power-driven book delves deep into the journey from treasure hunter to guardian, mercenary to savior, fire-breather to martyr. Transforming rage into righteousness, the women of Dragons Within claim their people, pledging their lives to...guard their own. by Celosia Crane (Author), Kimberly Gail (Author), Hayley Green (Author), Kristine Haecker (Author), Shannon McRoberts (Author), Finn O'Malley (Author), Leo Otherland (Author), D. Marie Prokop (Author), Jess Reece (Author), Theda Vallee (Author), Deana Rose Wilson (Author), Amanda Mills Woodlee (Author), Eben Schumacher (Illustrator), Dorothy Tinker (Introduction, Contributor)

Dragons Within: Embracing Her Fire by Various

“People who only see the bad call us cursed. Now I have a chance to change that narrative.” A noblewoman struggles to mind her manners when a pack of brutes manhandles her silks. A strategist weighs the growth of her career against the fate of her humanity. A deadly huntress questions her ability to serve as a kind, gentle leader. Fearing execution, a sweet-natured jeweler hides a dark secret. Journey into the world of Dragons Within and dance with a fire that flows through the veins of powerful women. Often viewed as evil and destructive, dragons lend their strength to aid their friends and loved ones. Similarly, certain traits in women are touted as unacceptable or taboo, but the women in this anthology claim those traits for their own good and the good of those around them. A lonely healer takes on the burdens of a troubled lake and the sorrowful spirits therein. A hapless lady taken to sea turns the tide from victim to victor. A self-conscious accountant dares to delve into desires that break the rules. A puppy lover with a short fuse takes on the Underworld with a quirky conviction. Powerfully crafted by twelve new and emerging speculative fiction authors, these tales shine a beacon of hope in the face of condemnation, giving others the courage to chase their dreams with scorching determination and impenetrable resolve. Shedding their fear, the women of Dragons Within approach the all-consuming black blaze and . . . embrace their fire. by C. D. Lombardi (Author), Chaz Beebe (Author), D.B. Smyth (Author), Jaumarro "Joy" Cuffee (Author), JoAnne Turner (Author), K. A. Moore (Author), L. C. Jenkins (Author), Lex Night (Author), Nikolai Wisekal (Author), Rachael Denessen (Author), Sianyn Leigh (Author), Ynes Malakova (Author), Leo Otherland (Introduction)

Dragons Within: Claiming Her Wings by Various

In a world full of princesses, always be a dragon.”A disillusioned demon hunter runs from her power.A deposed queen must consider the consequences of reclaiming her throne.A special agent faces the flames of injustice in a gut-wrenching trial.A medical mystery turns into a pursuit of dragons—across space and time.Welcome to Dragons Within: a fiery, quick-paced collection of stories featuring twelve women with dragon-like traits who hold untapped magic and power within. Some are full-blooded dragons, while others are simply human—but each carries the spirit of a dragon. Bringing together the fantastical and the mundane, the unique stories in this anthology span a wide range, from trial by magic and first encounters between human and dragon—to facing writer’s block and harnessing the power of language.A little girl navigates bullying, grief, and fair-weather friends while learning to embrace her inner dragon. A fashionista hunts for a one-of-a-kind piece to display in her closet. An encounter with mystical horse-like beings awakens a former rodeo star’s true magic. The spirit of a dragon shines forth during a mother’s grueling battle with cancer.Thoughtfully crafted by twelve new and emerging speculative fiction authors, these stories create a broad, limitless sky where individuals embrace their personal magic and rise. In the face of self-doubt, cunning, and fear, the women in Dragons Within must vanquish both inner and outer foes . . .claim their wings—and fly. by Charleigh Brennan (Author), Amanda Salmon (Author), A. R. Coble (Author), C. M. Lander (Author), Allorianna Matsourani (Author), D. Gabrielle Jensen (Author), E. A. Gordon (Author), G. Pearl Kilgore (Author), Jess Nickerson (Author), K. T. Seto (Author), Theodore Niretac Tinker (Author), JT Morse (Author), Eben Schumacher (Illustrator), Ynes Malakova (Introduction)

Cursed Tides: Mermaid urban fantasy (Daughter of Air Book 1) by Amy Sumida

She no longer wants to be a part of his world. But he has to convince her to save it… Ashe is one mission away from earning her soul. Nearly three centuries after her disastrous on-land escapade, the former mermaid has a final assignment: protect a marine biologist on his quest to save the oceans. Perhaps it's pure coincidence that Varun Zale is the descendant of the prince she once chose not to kill. Varun can't explain how storms obey Ashe or why her eye color changes to match the tossing waves, but he suspects she is more than the mute ship captain she pretends to be. His growing fascination leads him from the shallows of a fairy tale to the depths of a mystery older than recorded time. In the midnight reaches of the ocean, monstrous titans stir. An unstoppable disease becomes a weapon in the hands of the mer-king. Nothing Varun has ever imagined or believed about mermaids is true. And being wrong could cost him everything…