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Death was only the beginning. Given a second chance at life, Jäger Paldane must prevent the fall of his noble house and the empire itself. Armed with memories of a dark future and bound to an ancient goddess of war, he'll need every advantage to survive.

Ben clocked in and clocked out, living a dreary life until a rip of energy caught his attention. Of course, interfering with the spell proved disastrous and he's sucked into a portal. On Semintor, the fantastical exists alongside wondrous magic. Ben arrives with a massive advantage thanks to his tinkering with the portal that got him there: his Arcana—his ability to cast powerful magic—are downright godly. The man is capable of casting group heals, buffing all sorts of attributes, and more, making him a highly sought after spellcaster, a rare dedicated supporting healer. But there's a catch.

"The Roger Zelazny Collection" brings together five of the author's most captivating stories, showcasing his unique blend of fantasy, science fiction, and philosophical exploration. In "A Rose for Ecclesiastes," listeners are transported to a distant future where a human linguist attempts to understand the complex culture of Martians, leading to profound insights about love, language, and existence. "A Thing of Terrible Beauty" delves into the themes of art and the human experience, as it follows a character grappling with the consequences of creating beauty in a world marred by chaos.

Before you find yourself—you’ll have to wander through the stories that shaped you. In the fourth volume of The Creative Works of Mr. Joe, Joseph Santiago invites you into a space where memory, myth, and imagination blur—where genre bends, and the self reveals itself in unexpected ways. Told through a kaleidoscope of flash fiction, short stories, and lyrical essays, these works explore the invisible threads that shape our lives: the fears we silence, the joy we nearly miss, and the rituals we invent to stay human. With a voice both vulnerable and sharp, Santiago weaves sci-fi ...

Der ›reisende Enthusiast‹ bewundert und verehrt die Darstellerin der Donna Anna in Mozarts "Don Giovanni". Er findet hinter einer Tapetentür in seinem Hotelzimmer einen Geheimgang, der in eine Opernloge führt. Als er durch die Hauptstraße Berlins spazierte, falt ihm ein altes, nur notdürftig unterhaltenes Haus auf, das zwischen zwei prächtigen Gebäuden steht. Die Geschichte handelt von Nathanael, der seit seiner Kindheit von der Angst vor einer unheimlichen Figur namens Sandmann verfolgt wird. Bei einem dieser Experimente stirbt Nathanaels Vater, was Nathanael tief traumatisiert.

A Daring Adventure into the Realm of Immortals Jack, an ordinary boy from a struggling village, discovers a magical cloak that can make him invisible. With Tessagonia still healing from civil war, his discovery may be the key to saving his ailing mother. But magic comes with a price. Can Jack outsmart immortals and save his family, or will he lose everything? A standalone novella in the world of Tessagonia

Was eigentlich nur eine kleine Jagd sein sollte, entwickelt sich zu einem Abenteuer, das Caldors Leben auf den Kopf stellt! Plötzlich findet er sich in einer Welt voller Magie, Abenteuer und Politik wieder. Schafft er es, lange genug zu überleben, um seine Ziele zu erreichen? In einer magischen Welt namens 'Wyrd' können nur die, die den Funken haben, Abenteurer sein. Sie stürzen sich in magische Dungeons, schnappen sich coole Beute und leveln auf, indem sie Essenz sammeln. Caldor hat das typische Alter, in dem die meisten ihren Funken entdecken, schon längst überschritten.

Get ready to be spellbound by "Curse of the Hallow Moon," a spine-chilling Halloween horror anthology that will haunt your dreams long after the last page is turned. Delve into the darkness with thirteen tales of terror, where ancient curses, sinister creatures, and malevolent spirits lurk in the shadows, waiting to ensnare unsuspecting souls. From the eerie depths of the forest to the desolate corners of forgotten towns, each story in this collection is crafted to send shivers down your spine and quicken your pulse with every twist and turn. Whether you're drawn to the macabre or the ...

I’ve always been the twin in the shadows. While my sister basks in her mate’s love, I hunt monsters in the dark. Then Dominic Blackthorn, a pure-blood vampire with striking eyes, slips across our borders, dragging danger in his wake. Working with him was never the plan. But when assassination plots threaten our fragile peace, we’re forced into an uneasy alliance. His blood magic resonates with my shadows in ways that both terrify and thrill me. Each night we hunt, our bond strengthens. His touch brands me. His kisses consume my very soul. And his gaze incinerates every wall I’ve ...

What price would you pay for survival? In the besieged city of Ashmark, necessity has become the mother of atrocity. As starvation tightens its grip and the walls grow thinner, Master Ferrous Magnus Thorne makes a discovery that will either save his people or damn them forever: the dead can be rendered into weapons. THE BONE FOUNDRY presents three interconnected tales of survival, transformation, and the terrible mathematics of desperation: "The Reckoning of Kings" - Crown Prince Tychus Karathia faces an impossible choice as Ashmark's economic warfare threatens his empire's very existence. ...

Thinking about the luck of the homeless, Daniel wanders the streets of a city he thought he knew. But when he stumbles upon a mysterious coin in an abandoned house, he is drawn into the unknown. He discovers the coin has magic and soon realizes that he may have gotten in over his head. Will Daniel be able to handle this magic and help those he cares about, or will the coin's powers consume him? Fans of 'The Twilight Zone' will be captivated by this gritty and surreal tale of one man's encounter with the unknown. Don't wait, grab your copy of 'The Coin' now before the price changes. And ...

Deep in the mist-choked hollows of the Appalachian Mountains, something ancient stirs. The Tormented plunges you into the heart of forgotten folklore and blood-soaked legend, where the line between the living and the dead is dangerously thin. Ten twisted tales claw their way from the shadows—witches whisper curses in the wind, restless spirits haunt deserted mining towns, the undead rise with hunger in their hollow eyes, and vampires stalk the blackened woods under a blood moon. These aren’t just stories... they’re warnings. Dare to read what crawls beneath the surface of Appalachia. ...

Fantastic Tales to spook you and make you tingle! A collection of three rather unnatural short stories.

A Dark Twist on Classic Tales of Fear and Desire Step into a world where the stories you thought you knew are far from what they seem. Vampires, curses, and dark magic await in this reimagining of timeless fables. Dark Fairytales: Grimmer Than Grimm takes you on an eerie journey through the shadows of beloved childhood stories. These aren’t the fairy tales you grew up with—this collection unveils the sinister truths behind familiar legends like Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, and more. Witness the cold calculation of a princess whose beauty masks a chilling intelligence, a cursed forest ...

Ein Vater, ein neugieriger Junge – und ein seltsamer kleiner Laden voller Magie mitten in London. In Der Zauberladen von H. G. Wells geraten Wirklichkeit und Illusion aus dem Gleichgewicht: Spielzeuge werden lebendig, Spiegel zeigen Unmögliches, und plötzlich ist nicht mehr klar, was Traum ist – und was Wahrheit. Diese fein gesponnene Kurzgeschichte überrascht mit Fantasie, leiser Ironie und einem Hauch Melancholie. Alexander Wohnhaas verleiht dem Text die passende Stimmung – mal verspielt, mal unheimlich – und macht dieses Hörbuch zu einem kleinen literarischen Zauberstück.

Once upon a time … In a world like our own … Lived monsters and creatures of every kind. Let seventeen authors from around the world spin a tale for you of mythological creatures. If a djinn could grant you one wish, what would it be? Would you ride with centaurs, awaken forgotten gods and goddesses, or vanquish demons? Talk to fairies, get revenge, or hear stories of long ago? Fight dragons or plead for their help. Cover your ears or risk falling prey to the siren’s song. Be careful of which forest you wander into. Learn to control your emotions before your magic slips out. Befriend ...

Las estrellas sobre Cedar Key habían estado en silencio durante semanas, su brillo habitual apagado por la neblina de las tormentas recientes, tanto cósmicas como terrestres. La paz, largamente anhelada y duramente ganada, se había asentado sobre la ciudad. Emily, John y Writer habían regresado no solo como sobrevivientes, sino como guardianes. Su vínculo era inquebrantable ahora, sus roles más profundos que antes. Pero la paz nunca duró. Todo comenzó una noche con Writer. El perro se despertó de su sueño bajo el porche sobre pilotes de su cabaña costera. Sus ojos dorados, que ...

Storie emergono dalle tenebre, frammenti di vite perdute in lande nebbiose tra lunghi sentieri che sconfinano nella leggenda. C'è la spietata assassina dall'oscuro passato; un cavaliere, ultimo del suo antico ordine; il mago ed il drago; eroi luminosi o campioni del male, protagonisti della Notte Eterna. Ciascun racconto è corredato di scheda del giocatore compilata in ogni dettaglio e pronta per essere ascoltata. La terra di Neir, luogo dell'ambientazione, è caratterizzata da una lunghissima e perpetua notte.

STARCALL 5: An Anthology of Novelized Radio Dramas & Teleplays, written by Bob Bello since 1980 for teens and adults in easy-to-read International English. Over 700 short stories of all genres: speculative fiction, military sci-fi, time travel, alternate history and prehistory, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk and steampunk, action and adventure, mystery and supernatural, suspense and thriller, romance and drama, etc. A little bit of everything for everyone: 10 “episodes,” illustrated by the author with Dramatic Personae (portraits of the main characters), written in the ...