Epic Fantasy Short

At 14, Princess Alljoy is full of self determination, even stubbornness, so it should be no surprise when she finds life within the castle quite dreary and she sets out on her own for adventure. But then she discovers The Veil, a misty, magical wall which surrounds and protects her family’s kingdom, a wall which none can pass through. Intrigued by the mystery, the princess sets out to find a dragon who supposedly knows the secrets of The Veil. Yet the dragon will not be without needs of its own. From the author of The Unwilling God Trilogy

Fred the Mermaid has taken the bait and chosen to date Artur, Prince of the Black Sea, over human marine biologist Thomas. And just in time. The existence of the Undersea Folk is no longer a secret, and someone needs to keep them from floundering in the media spotlight. Fred has all the right skills for that job, but has a hard time when her real father surfaces and tries to overthrow Artur's regime.

Young Rory and Kipp embark on a fantastical journey with their wise mentor, the wizard Oswald, to uncover the secrets of an ancient magical artifact. Their quest leads them across sprawling landscapes, where they fight mythical creatures, forge unlikely friendships, and discover hidden truths about themselves and the world around them.As they inch closer to their goal, they must confront not only external dangers but also their own deepest fears and doubts. Will they be able to find the source of the ancient magic and restore balance to the land, or will their quest lead them down a ...

" The Gods of Pegana" is the first book by Lord Dunsany, published in 1905. The book is a series of short stories linked by Dunsany's invented pantheon of deities who dwell in Pegana.

Five tales of dragons are included within this special Young Adult fantasy collection. The overall theme is dragons and features a sample of J.E. Feldman’s work. There are no triggers. Inferno A time traveling grandma and her granddaughter discover the true cause behind the burning of the Library of Alexandria. The Loch Legend An orphaned teenager harboring a secret of her own discovers the Loch Ness legend is real, but can she trust her new family with the truth? Instinct Vaccines made from dragon shifter blood turns the world into apocalyptic chaos and there’s no promise of surviving ...

An incurable sickness has infected a fishing village along the coast of Ishalar. The sick do not die - they vanish, leaving behind footprints and ashen shadows. Delanis, the fourth throne of Ishalar, has already lost his wife to The Vanishing, and now his daughter is deep in the throes of the illness. More in his village are succumbing almost every day.

For an imperial assassin, assignment as a courtesan in the Floating World seems like a waste of her talents...until killers target her clan sisters. In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased. Half-elf Jie bemoans her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house, even if it's the perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor’s service.

This is a selection of short stories each containing a seed of wonder. Apocalyptic stories, hopeful stories, stories of alternative realities all await your enjoyment.

Markas hears 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 on them. In one of such dreams, Markas sees visions of his own dad… Markas learns more data about the killer from his visions. A police investigation is also underway. As soon as possible, Marcus wants to bring his father the artifact that he found. As the sword gets closer, he suspects the visions will last longer.This is the second book of "The Demon King’s ...

Combined for the first time in one collection are all seventeen SHIELD KNIGHT short stories, adventures set in the world of FROSTBORN, SEVENFOLD SWORD, and DRAGONTIARNA! Follow the adventures of Ridmark Arban and his allies as they fight to defend the kingdoms of Andomhaim and Owyllain from the powers of dark magic.

Robert E. Howard may no longer be penning Conan tales but that doesn't mean you have to go without your fix of axe wielding barbarians, lusty wenches, and evil wizards! Literary Rebel is dedicated to bringing you a new crop of monthly fantasy fiction by talented authors. In this month's issue: Steve Dilks returns with another jaw-dropping Bohun tale, a fledgling sorcerer goes toe to toe with an evil warlord, and a mercenary pits himself against a villainous tree(?). You have to listen to it to get it.

Dating from at least a millennium ago, these are the earliest known Arabic short stories, surviving in a single, ragged manuscript in a library in Istanbul. Some found their way into The Arabian Nights, but most have never been read in English before. Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange has monsters, lost princes, jewels beyond price, a princess turned into a gazelle, sword-wielding statues and shocking reversals of fortune.

An idyllic summer bike ride takes a turn into darkness. Ryan is excited about the first day of school, he is even more excited about seeing his best friend and his crush, Jen. Sometimes the road less traveled shouldn't be taken. "This is the first of the "Night Portals" series, which will consist of twelve short stories that are this author's equivalent of "The Twilight Zone" or "Black Mirror", telling darker tales about humanity and exploring "what if this happened" scenarios." Amazon Reviewer Chris Fried Night Portals is a metaphysical series that explores the hidden secrets of life ...

Your favorite award-winning, critically acclaimed, and best-selling authors unite to tell stories set in the Dungeons & Dragons world, filled with desperate dragons and cruel elves, honorable demons and fickle gods, wild magic and the sharpest of steel. You don't want to miss this rarest of opportunities to get a glimpse into the D&D adventures created by some of the most brilliant fantasy writers of our age.

I'm Tamlir Kynthelig, mercenary. I lost my home, my family was slaughtered, and my kingdom was usurped. And then things really got bad. I saved King Mynogin and won the honor of a likely-fatal run through the Temple of Cocidius to gain him its treasure. Trust me when I say this isn't a change in my luck. Gathering the temple's eight artifacts has never been accomplished, and a thousand men have perished to its beasts and puzzles.

The Sky Riders—the last force for good—are dying. Two gifted runaways must rise and become heroes. The dragon ruler of the frozen north is amassing an invincible dragon army to overtake the world.

A prophecy has told Lord Kevar a boy with a magic sword and the aid of a wizard will bring about Kevar’s doom, but Kevar is not waiting. He sets out with his servant mage Ghee to thwart all parts of the prophecy, even seeking to end the source of all prophecies within his world. “The Prison of His Tyranny” is a fantasy tale of one dark lord’s mission to ultimately destroy the world of men, but can he succeed where so many others have failed? From the author of The Kobalos Trilogy and The Unwilling God Trilogy

Short Tales of the 3rd Kingdom. Stories as diverse as the peoples, creatures and places of the 3rd Kingdom itself. Some tell of a simple Fairy’s journey of discovery, another a tale of revenge while yet another is an epistolary tale of Flueric, the first and some say most powerful wizard of any age. What story does a simple dumpling girl have to share? And what of the Dracom, a story known to very few, and with good cause. For those with such an interest, these are tales that will reveal far more of the Kingdom, and her people. Within these tales you will discover the Wagon Folk of the ...

These are tales of Towers and Stones, of thieves and monsters, of both the living and the dead. The continent of Seg is old and bloated with such tales and many are the tales told of Akna, thief of dreams, and gold when he can get it. Akna, slayer, Niskar’s prodigal son, master and servant of the demon stone, welcomes you to these fleeting visions of his life and his world.

Not all sins are forgivable, and not every wound can heal. I was a simple human girl when Sebastian, the Prince of Shadows, stole me away and thrust me into a world where magic is real. Where danger lurks around every corner. A place where a normal girl could become Queen because her wings are black. Nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Especially when it comes to the Fae courts. A twisted web was woven a thousand years ago, and now its dark secrets are being exposed. Secrets that will shatter the reality that I’ve built around me. Around Sebastian. The wounds of the past will be ripped...