Dark Myths

1836, Wisconsin. Catalina lives with her pa and brother in a ramshackle cabin on the edge of the wilderness. Harsh winters have brought the family to the brink of starvation, and Catalina has replaced her poet's soul with an unyielding determination to keep Pa and her brother alive. When a sudden illness claims Pa, a strange man appears—a man covered in bark, leaves growing from his head, and sap dripping from his eyes.

The Tangle of Thorns Inspired by ancient cautionary tales of nature's price for human greed. In the remote village of Thornhollow, a single white flower blooms deep within the forest once a year. They call it the Wishbloom—a blossom said to grant any desire to the one bold enough to pluck it. But the village remembers what the stories always say: the forest gives nothing freely. When five villagers, each driven by hunger for something more—wealth, healing, freedom, revenge—venture beyond the thorns to claim the bloom, they awaken something far older than myth. The forest does not ...

In a sleepy suburban town, teenager Riley Morgan stumbles upon a secret that changes everything: mythical creatures aren't just the stuff of bedtime stories—they're real and living among humans. Drawn into a hidden world of magic and mystery, Riley discovers that these creatures are in danger, and their survival depends on her courage and ingenuity.

“13 Black Cats” — They took my cats. Now I’ll take their lives. They say black cats bring bad luck. In this forgotten village buried under frost and fear, it’s a belief that kills. Spot was the thirteenth. Slaughtered, discarded, and devoured by the things that roam the night. Like the twelve before him, his only crime was being mine. My name is Morana. These cats were my family, my only solace in a cruel, superstitious world. The villagers called them omens. I called them love. Now I call for revenge. Told through the eyes of a grieving and vengeful woman, 13 Black Cats is a dark...

Yesterday I (Alice) came of age. So I’m going on a journey of debauchery and self-exploration. Yes, I’m ready to finally perv out! Also yesterday, Dorothy of Oz was murdered. She had asked me to marry her. I want her back. So I’m traveling to the Greek Myth Realm, so I can bring Dorothy back from Hades. The handsome Mad Hatter is my sidekick. I intend to have lots of fun with him. I don’t like the Goddess of Chastity. She’s a total prude--wears a magic chastity belt. My goal is to um...sample the companionship of copious amounts of men and women. But she wants to force me to stay ...

She kills without mercy. On her 13th birthday, Thalliya watched her entire family get slaughtered. The humans cut off their fins and hung their heads from their Viking ships. Left cradling what few pieces remained of her twin, Thalliya screamed to the gods for vengeance. Answered by the Goddess of Love and War, Thalliya now guards the seas without mercy. He fights without fear. Ragnor is hired to take care of the mermaid terrorising the Western seas. With 17 kills under his belt, he thinks little of venturing into the Mouth of Hel.

Note to Stone Blood Series fans: This book is from Nicole's point of view. It's a different type of story than the first five books in this series because Nicole is quite different from her twin sister, Petra. Rather than fast-paced action and lots of cool weapons, this is a story about family bonds and a young woman who's been thrust square in the public eye finding her place in an new world. Kidnapped by her Faerie king blood father. A whirlwind love affair with a Fae prince. Her life reads like a fairy tale, but her story is about to turn dark . . . When Nicole was kidnapped from the ...

When Ivy's search for her mother draws her to a remote Welsh isle, she uncovers a dark secret about her past. An ancient and corrupt power is stalking Ivy, and her only chance of survival is to look deep within herself. For not every story in legend is true, and some evils are not what they seem.

Only forbidden magic can save her . . . A magical storm that rocked the supernatural world left Tara Knightley’s mother dying. No one understands the disease or how to cure it. When her mother slips into a coma, Tara decides to take matters into her own hands. In the middle of the night, she sneaks away. She won’t return home until she’s found a cure. Tara’s quest takes her into the dangerous world of the Fae, a world forbidden to her despite the trace Fae blood running through her veins. With the help of a secret community of Fae living as humans, she finds a way into Faerie. There...

Enemies become allies. Allies become enemies. And the broken are remade… Holly Burke’s life is falling apart. In the aftermath of disaster, her true enemy is unmasked and its changed everything she thought she knew about Dunloe, herself, and her family. But with mayhem erupting all over town, she finds herself doing the last thing she expected—forming an alliance with the Trine, the leaders of the powerful coven that caused her family so much suffering. Holly tries to forgive them for the damage they’ve done to her family, but it’s a tough ask. Murder, blood magic, and corruption ...

On his deathbed, King Tyran divides his land, leaving half to each of his two children - so they'll rule together. However, his son, Albrecht, is not satisfied with half a kingdom. And even though his sister, Ursula, is the first born, he decides that as a girl and were-bear, she is unfit to rule. So he invades her land, slaughtering her people and most of the were-beasts, and claims it for himself. As King Albrecht builds his iron rule and an army of beasts to defend his reign, Ursula is gathering the survivors and making plans to seize back the kingdom.

Born into slavery, Mai's horizons are limited to one simple desire: to catch the eye of a handsome mate. She dares not dream for more, for like all humans, she's been taught from birth that her life belongs to the orcs, her destiny to serve.

Ten Fantasy Stories by Ten Authors. Of all paranormal creatures, demons are the most dangerous. Intelligent and deceitful, they are masters of disguise and crafty manipulation. They stir evil desires, exploit moral weaknesses, disguise the boundaries between right and wrong, plant convictions in the victim's mind, and persuade humans that they want the thing the demon aims to bring about. Every culture in the world has demons, but their shape, nature and purpose varies so much that it would be impossible to give a single definition. In this anthology, ten authors share their vision of ...

Quillan Sullivan lost his twin brother two decades ago, a tragedy he never fully experienced due to his unusual ability to see and talk to Riley when no one else can. He believes this "gift" is a fluke, until the haughty, vainglorious love of his life, Estella, returns after several years abroad, and rips his world apart.

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." Enter an age of titans, dragons, and heroes. For thousands of years the ageless masters have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. When dragon clans rule with fire and terror, mortal enemies must set aside their differences and unite. In this fight war is not the greatest threat to civilization, extinction is. But is it too late for their kind? Is it too ...

A newbie witch. A thousand year old curse. Skye Williams is on a crash course with disaster… Of all the things Skye Williams ever thought she’d be, a witch wasn’t one of them. Now her power has been unleashed, she must prepare for a war that’s been brewing for centuries. Easier said than done when she doesn’t have a clue what she’s doing, and keeping it a secret isn’t all it’s cracked up to be either. She can’t light a candle to save herself, her new employee may or may not be a fae spy, things are awkward with her new shapeshifter boyfriend, Boone, then her ex shows up ...

Seven hundred years of peace are about to shatter. Long ago, the Knights of the Ordained defeated the demon Asmeodai, entombing him beneath the sacred Wahi Tapu Temple. But demons do not forget. Asmeodai has spent centuries in torment, nursing a hatred so fierce it could tear the world apart. Now, his moment has come. The second moon rises—the Secundus—a harbinger of his return. Once a mighty beacon of unity, the Jornada Empire lies fractured, its people divided, and its protectors—the Knights of the Ordained—are mere echoes of their former power. But destiny does not rest. As the ...

Hunted by vampires. Challenging for alpha. For werewolf Sloane, the real battle is about to begin. After being pursued by vampires and hunted by rival wolves, Sloane and Chaser have finally made it to their destination—the home of the Fortitude Wolves, the meanest werewolf pack on the east coast of Australia. With vampires desperate to control her extraordinary power, Sloane is faced with a new challenge—how to understand who she was born to be—but there’s only one thing she wants after all the misery she’s been through. A happy ending. One where the Fortitude Wolves are hers to ...

A new look at dark fairytales. Akin to the Brothers Grimm, none of these storybook characters are innocent. Cinder Ellah forgets who earned her the crown and pays a hefty price. Kaede’s new love interest weighs heavily on his soul. Olivia won’t give up her firstborn without a fight. The old woman living in a shoe bites off more than she can chew. Lere planned revenge, but contracted love sickness instead. These five stories will have you on the edge of your seat craving a sequel. Stories by Deborah Brown, Jo Niederhoff, Victor Nandi, Jarrett Mazza, and Thea Watson.

Can the immortal truly die? Nothing is as it seems in the world of the Witch Hunter… Zac Degaud’s afterlife is just going from bad to worse. He grew a heart only to have it torn out by the founding vampire, Arturius. Nobody is sure what his agenda is, but Zac doesn’t want to know. He's more interested in finding a way to end him for good — but when Arturius makes a play for the witch Gabby, things go from bad to worse. She’s harbouring a secret of her own. A dark power lives inside her, one that Arturius would do anything to control. But when Zac uncovers a deadly secret from ...