Dark Myths

With the assassination of Telyan’s king, the time for peace has passed. Determined to make up for his failure to procure the stardust, Helos finds work as a healer at Fendolyn’s Keep, the military garrison to which Telyan’s exiled royals—and half its civilians—have fled. Racing against the Fallow Throes’ ticking clock, he endeavors to repair his relationship with Prince Finley and fight off the gathering shadows in his head, as the base around him prepares for war.

At the height of mankind's greatness, a Witch decides to unleash The Darkness that humanity fought so hard to seal away centuries ago. A post-apocalyptic world where monsters from myths, legends, and lore have been released from their dark Lair. Heroes must rise to defend the remnants of humanity, discover how to fight against this rising darkness, and find glory through it all. These stories all take place in the same world full of Night Creatures, Hunters and Witches. Each story follows a monster or hero, ready to change the world around them. Dark Fantasy stories that do not always end ...

In an unassuming house on the edge of town, secrets linger like shadows in the corners, and the past is never truly past. Every creak in the floorboards, every sigh of the wind through the eaves, seems to carry a whisper of forgotten sins and untold stories. For those who dare to step inside, the house becomes more than just a home—it becomes a mirror to their fears, their desires, and their darkest regrets. But as the threads of its haunted history begin to unravel, one truth emerges: the house remembers. And it’s not done telling its story.

The war has begun! The Black Imelin’s campaign of domination spreads across the northern kingdom of Galdea. Legions of darklings, freed from their prison, ravage the Free Lands. But the wizard lacks the one tool that will seal his victory. He will stop at nothing to secure the Staff of Life and with it bring ruin to the world. Aron Kryte finds himself in an impossible position. Not only is he the last descendent of the mad Ils Kincannon, the man who once tried to enslave the world, but he is the destined bearer of the Staff of Life. He and his band of heroes secure the Staff before Imelin...

I’m willing to sacrifice everything if that’s what it takes, but what happens when I have nothing left to give? After joining forces with the tarrins to fend off the ghatins in a brutal battle, Viola and her companions must now face some tough choices. The defeat, a minor setback, has only further enraged the savage ghatins, and Viola’s life is now in more danger than ever before. Left with no choice, she and her friends must leave Eldham in order to stay one step ahead of their enemies. Even with the aid of some newfound allies, will Viola find peace at last? Perhaps it’s time she ...

When Ivy rescued a baby from the Wild Hunt, she had no idea that he would change the world. Since time passes differently in her world, the baby she once saved is a grown boy who can help her save her home. Now, Ivy brings him to the Land of Faery to enlist his help. Jack Merry has no idea that the creatures in his stories are real. He just wants a friend, a family, someone who listens. His stories are the only way he can convince the villagers to stop and spend time at his side.

The world has seen what Eric can do. Is this the one man who can defeat the demon Krytoes? He has proven himself to the mortals, but must now establish himself in the eyes of the Gods themselves. Many have claimed to be the Gate Keeper, but none have ever survived the Trials of Ashbarn. Let the trials begin! This book is intended for mature audiences. The Legend of the Gate Keeper Series Reading Order: The Shadow: (A standalone prequel: Book 0) Land of Shadows: (Book 1) Siege of Night: (Book 2) Lost Empire: (Book 3) Reborn: (Book 4) The Trials of Ashbarn: (Book 5) End of Days: (Final Book)

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 ...

For over a century, the Vikings were the most feared fighting force the world had ever seen—none greater than Holger the Dane. Having won all the wars of his time, the undefeated Viking warrior is said never to have died. Instead, legends say he sleeps, his body turned into a mighty stone statue residing deep within the casemates of Castle Kronborg. Clad in armor, with sword and shield at the ready, Holger remains in an enchanted sleep--ever with one eye open--and only to awake should danger ever rise again to threaten his beloved Denmark.

A tale of Ancients past. Of Myths and Legends. In a time when even the gods themselves are fearful of the evil of mankind. A new young bride. And an older but dedicated husband. And a Demon Child born into despair . . .Was it a demon after all, or a Savior of the Starved Lands? What Ancient Evil will be reborn? Where have all the Elves gone? If there are any left, will they help? Borders and Boundaries will be crossed. Can a friend be found is this time of Darkness? Can the strength of friendships conquer all? A search for the most precious of treasures. A true companion like no other. The ...

Malvel has kidnapped the Good Beasts and taken them to Gorgonia. Tom and Elenna chase him to this frightening kingdom, which is in the grip of a great war. Along the way, they must do battle with six terrifying Evil Beasts.

Sister seer to the Wild Woman, the Medial Woman—the oracle within us, a conduit to the spirit world, our guide to our intuition—is the archetype of our times. Through connecting with this sacred archetype, we unleash our own ability to mediate any severe tension of opposites within ourselves and externally, all the while strengthening and honoring our innate ability to commune with the unseen worlds of Spirit. The final result is a recognition of our ability to alchemize our own reality as well as that of the world around us.

Azaroth is a wizard with a grudge and a catastrophic misconception. And Sefalin is a half human prince of fools. Together they locate the Coda Uma, hidden manual of the ancient necromancers of lost Va' Rayn. It contains secrets of magic and is a devastating weapon. It also hides a brutal secret...Dueling wizards in a palace of flames, a legendary blue demon, a horde of cannibals, an army from oblivion, the wrong kinds of metamorphoses, catastrophic contagion, a love that endures, a friendship that transcends and an apocalypse that reveals the greatest casualty of all.

The first retelling of The Knights of Arria Basha swears a foolish oath to retrieve Tau's Cup, a holy grail for the girl he loves. He sets forth on a dangerous quest that will lead him through the country of Arria. At first accompanied by his adoptive brother Oaka, he's soon joined by Fato, a talking royal messenger falcon. Then a warrior girl named Monika, a bard named Jaquan, and Sir Pacaben become part of the group. Together they will face obstacles as they're pitted against the Followers and Servants of Doomba, who will do anything to stop the return of the Knights of Arria. (2008 ...

Follow Christoph Swift and his diverse band of companions as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Traders World. In a realm where minosium—a gem of extraordinary power—fuels both progress and conflict, every wave conceals a potential ally or enemy. But in this world where ambition and magic intertwine, every alliance harbors a hidden agenda. As Christoph and his unlikely crew sail from sun-drenched archipelagos to mist-shrouded islands, each discovery brings them closer to the mythical Labyrinth—and to danger. Facing ruthless factions and ancient mysteries, they must master ...

Guided by a mysterious fairy, Penny undergoes a mesmerizing transformation, becoming an enchanting maiden, embracing a clandestine identity to assist Everett, the dragon prince, in his perilous journey through a surreal realm that resides within the twisted minds of the wicked. This dark dimension is lorded over by malevolent demons, embodiments of humanity's most nightmarish inclinations.

Rhymed & Ravished: Crown’s Kinky Fables for the Bold & Bound Step into a storybook soaked in lipstick‑red ink, velvet rope, and whispered consent. Hypno Dom Joseph Crown—bard of moans, collector of brats, and author of NOLA Reverie—returns with an anthology where every page crackles like a fresh flogger strike. Inside, you’ll prowl through the Leather Lane Crossroads Café, sway beneath the Carnival of Consent’s neon tents, and bloom in the Garden of Growth where trust ties tighter than rope. Singing brats, rhyme‑drunk Dominants, ghost‑worshipped subs, and a digital dungeon ...

When you live in a world of what nightmares are made of, you wonder to yourself; could there be more? Being the king is no easy task. Ask Jax, he will tell you all about it. He is after all, the Pumpkin King of Halloweenville who loves to scare people. Lately, Jax has been getting bored wondering if there is more to the world he lives in. He used to enjoy scaring everyone. Now though, it feels more like a job than actually having fun. Little does he know, there is a much bigger world out there than the world of nightmares. One he will never forget anytime soon. Stepping into Shady Oaks has ...

The obsidian mirror. Its power is great and terrible. Men have been lost in it, the dead brought back to life through it, and the future annihilated by it. Or this is what will happen unless the mirror is destroyed. Three people seek the mirror: the first has been sent from the future to shatter its power; the second will protect the mirror at all costs, obsessed with its power; and the third needs the mirror to find a murdered father and save his life. But only one can succeed. The mirror can send you to the past, but it will not bring you back.

Markas hear news about dead people with weird symbols on their bodies. He decides to investigate symbols at the library to see if he can find anything. Shortly after he starts having dreams about the people and the rituals done to them. In one of such dreams Markas seeing visions of his own dad…