African Fantasy

On the distant plant Alloca, the presidential Council’s rigid policies and regimental control was unchallenged. Through forced interracial marriages, they would create a single race of people. Now in less than one month Carrie will be shipped to New World City to marry a total stranger. Resisting the council’s plan could mean war. Carrie was convinced she did not have a choice, until she was kidnapped then rescued by an alien.

Every Saturday, Millie spends the day at her grandmother's house. There are no toys and no TV, but it's still the best part of her weekend. You see, Grandma is actually a fairy! With a twirl of her magic spoon, she sends Millie on exciting journeys to magical faraway places.

Pick a master and serve. Serve them well and die. Marigold wants to die the right way. She wants a transformative bite from her master. Vampires have it all: the statuesque look, the immortal life, and the power to enchant others. All she has is debt, a distracted boyfriend, and a desire to be more than human. When unwanted holiday gifts are exchanged between two master vampires, Marigold’s wish might come true if she can survive until dawn. A perfectly sized introduction into the new paranormal worlds created by urban fantasy and paranormal romance author Azaaa Davis. Start reading Hiss,...

Getting sucked into the latest and greatest video game, Fable Nation, isn't the worst of Mitch's problems. Realizing there's no way out until he beats all the levels might be. Battling Montezuma in a Mexican jungle isn't hard when you're doing it from your bedroom, but inside the game is a different story. Mitch better think fast as he teams up with a new side-kick and killer pet. They'll have to work together to defeat headless spirits, ginormous spiders, and even creepy viruses that may also be trying to escape the game.

Neo and Nubia, and their schoolmate, Emeke, are sent back in time on a quest by their grandfather, whose health is declining, to secretly test if they have what it takes to replace him as griots to save all of the human knowledge from being lost. Equipped with their curiosity, clever antics, and ancient wisdom, they will outsmart an evil cabal that wants to erase history. If the trio is successful, they will be selected to become the next generation of griots, our "new guides."

Cliff, Monty, Shandra, and Quisha’s summer visit to Grandma’s turned out to be more interesting than they had anticipated. An unexpected find transports them to ancient and modern Africa where they meet indigenous Africans and make new friends. However, they must then find their way back home. They use their knowledge of science and history to return to Grandma's.

Welcome to the wonderful world of imagination, where you will meet the very charming and super creative Toyin, a five-year-old boy learning about his heritage. Toyin was sad about not being able to live in Africa, but his mom showed him that with just a little imagination, dreams can come to you. As he learns, he'll use imagination and cultural facts to jump-start his day. Welcome to Toyin's world. Let the adventures begin!

Ganz in der Tradition der Griots, der afrikanischen Barden, erzählt Al Zanabili diese mythische, gleichwohl modern anmutende Erzählung aus Burkina Faso. Sie handelt vom Wert der Beharrlichkeit und des Mutes: wer diese Tugenden erwirbt, dem winkt das Glück des Jägers. Mit Trommeln, Rasseln, den Früchten des Flammenbaumes und allerlei Perkussion wird die Geschichte von Zankolon, dem Taugenichts, so lebendig, als wäre sie tatsächlich geschehen.

Deep down, Robert Goldner knows he's a mistake. His mother told him so when he was just five years old. But he never found the courage to ask just what she meant before she was murdered under mysterious circumstances on his 11th birthday. Now, on the eve of his 17th birthday, Robert is dead set on becoming a Virginia high school state wrestling champion in order to redeem himself once and for all, reversing whatever curse his mother saw within him.

My name is Denise, and I’m a rising star on the brink of everything I’ve ever dreamed of. But fame comes with a dark side—an obsessive stalker who’s been threatening my life. The last thing I want is three overbearing bodyguards shadowing my every move. Then there’s Zack, Cash, and Blaze. Former Marines turned bodyguards, they’re disciplined, protective, and hotter than any man has a right to be. They’re ready to serve, protect, and apparently, share—but they didn’t sign up for a diva actress with a chip on her shoulder. And let’s face it, I’m not exactly the easiest ...

The world is in lockdown, and Jack has been stuck at home for what feels like an eternity. When he discovers a mysterious tunnel under his bed, an amazing adventure unfolds for Jack and his little sister, Lily. Together, they discover a magical forest, stop a powerful crystal from falling into the wrong hands, travel to the ends of the galaxy and fight a gang of mutant hyenas. Along the way, they are joined by Winston, the tortoise, and Dougie, a mole whose superb tunnelling skills might just save the day.

Mathlo the Meerkat had very good eyes. His friends called him Matt for short. Matt could spot danger from far away. Some said he was the best guard in the whole clan. Therefore, he was given a lot of guard duties. He never fell asleep on duty. He never left his post. He was an excellent guard. Matt knew he wasn't supposed to leave his guard duty that day. But his replacement never showed and as the sun began to dip down, his impatience got the better of him.

Some temptations are just too tantalizing to ignore. Can't Help the Way That I Feel, edited by Emmy award-winning and Essence best-selling author Lori Bryant-Woolridge, is a collection of titillating stories, each exploring a delicious enticement. In "The Sangria Seduction," lemon sangria becomes the elixir of lust for a player trying to seduce the naughty out of one very nice girl.

Because Santana runs from something bad that happened in his past, he lives only for the moment and doesn't dare dream of a future. He hides within the sensual world of Kidnap Fantasies, a top-secret escort world where he explores his sexuality and enjoys pleasure with both men and women. But the instant he sees Amy at his good friend's wedding, she's got future written all over her. He knows she is a hunger he must deny, so why does he whisper "you're mine" to her at the wedding?