Epic Fantasy Short

This collection of three novellas from different genres - supernatural horror, mystery suspense, and historical romance - all blend together to form a perfect mash-up of all things imaginative.

A time so very long ago decided the very fate of our race. Men and women once survived below the core of the Earth's crust. Our faces, banished from the warmth of the sun, and left to the darkness and the cold stone. Visit a world where Vampires, Witches, Elementals, Demons and Humans once ruled the land. In the fifth part, Gerwulf faces the Vampire Grythe and Alex learns of his Destiny.

The perfect addition to the number one New York Times best-selling Red Queen series, Broken Throne features three brand-new novellas, alongside two previously published novellas, Steel Scars and Queen Song. Fans will be delighted to catch up with beloved characters after the drama of War Storm and be excited to hear from brand-new voices as well. This stunning collection is not to be missed.

The Minivandian is the warrior who values home and hearth. He finds the adventure in day-to-day activities. She is the barbarian queen who revels in every-day battles. These are their tales.

Daniel Chai ist in eine Routine aus Abenteuern und Dungeons mit seinen Freunden verfallen. Als seine geheime Gabe als Heiler enthüllt wird, kommen Daniels größte Ängste zum Vorschein, denn Abenteurergilden und die königliche Familie wollen ihn rekrutieren. Um zu überleben, müssen sich Daniel und sein Team nicht nur gefährlichen Monstern und Dungeons der Meisterklasse stellen–sie müssen auch einem Netz aus Gildenpolitik und intrigantem Adel entkommen.

Alidor is a world of many tales and there is no better collector of them than I. Toiled and sweated I have, scoured the lands far and conversed with hundreds I did. So much so my hidey holes and secret places burst at the seams with stolen tales. Stories however need to be shared, so here I have chosen my favorite for you. Will it be the brothers Balmoth who draw your eye or perhaps an extremely cunning thief is more to your taste.

Book seven in the saga of Sir Bryan. In this dark fantasy collection of flash fiction stories, Sir Bryan embarks on the months-long journey from Pelastrios City to Starlight Monastery. Along for the ride are the adventurous Bagwood Blighters: Pelastios orphans who were drawn to Sir Bryan's goodness and nobility. As a precaution, Sir Bryan has employed a number of mercenary companies to assist in escorting his young charges safely, including Captain Caecilia Sidonia, who may have a deeper connection to Sir Bryan than either of them realize.

This is the first volume of the collected short stories of Joe Vasicek. It contains: The Gettysburg Paradox The greatest battle of all time, secretly fought by time travelers. (Gallery of Curiosities, June 2018; Bards and Sages Quarterly, July 2019) Killing Mister Wilson Every time traveler wants to kill Hitler. Only one actually stopped him. (Uprising Review, September 2017; Unrealpolitik, November 2018) My Name Is For My Friends When fellowship draws the line between life and death, trust must be proven. (Mirror Dance, September 2017) Memoirs of a Snowflake The life and times of a ...

In this reincarnation story, Goovu and Katala’s destined life together is cut short by transatlantic slave traders, who were traitors and cousins from a couple of villages away. The couple’s home village was ravaged to smithereens. Five hundred years later, and in the present-day United States, could there be a chance for the two souls to reunite? After a fateful car accident sends a youth, Jason, into a coma, the young man begins to remember a past life, which now haunts him to seek out the woman of his actual dreams.

Danny is trapped in Leria, an alternate realm, made by sorcerers and for sorcerers. There’s only one problem with this magical world: Four of the five kingdoms have been invaded by an authoritarian regime. Having narrowly escaped Leria and found his way back to his realm, will Daniel risk it all and go back, in order to save an ally that he’d made and left in turmoil? If he was a sorcerer by blood and his mother had never mentioned it to him, could it be that his magical heritage comes from his long-deceased father?

The ancient tale of the duel of the dragons and the birth of the cosmos. Tiamat vs. Marduk cuts the table talk and plunges strait into the dragon's fury. Describes dragons of dynamic unspeakable power playing with fire.

A collection of short stories featuring characters from the world of The Broken Gods trilogy by fantasy author Aaron S. Jones. Blood feuds in the Borderlands. Murder mysteries in the United Cities. A heist gone wrong in the East. Meet some of the weird and wonderful characters of the world of Takaara and they fight, love, and survive in A Long Way from Home.

Fate left her in the hands of one of the worst criminals in the world. She has worked for him for years, completing every mission in order to protect the one she loves. Her next target is Brock Cascade, her final assignment. Her name is Jane Eden, but to the underbelly of society, she is the Red Widow. Brock Cascade never expected his latest deal to include his mate. When Jane, the frigid red-haired beauty arrives to complete the transaction, he vows that nothing will stop him from taking what’s his, especially the woman sent to betray him.

James is tossed into the flames, so to speak. He has a pair of masked assassins on his tail. After finding himself having been teleported to a different realm, James finds refuge in Grace’s willingness to rebel against the Shadow Clan - an oppressive regime. Thus, Grace will side with anyone that the Clan deems as a threat or an enemy. In truth, James discovers that Grace’s motivations are tied to the prophecy of the rise of the King Maker. Who was this King Maker? Does James ever get to go back home? Do the people of Tartra ever get their freedom?

Welcome to the magical land of Snowybrook Vale! While you're here, enjoy good company, fine drink, and elegant lodging, all to be had at Vale's premier vacation spot, Snowybrook Inn. But if you venture into the countryside, watch out for shadows! Because Goblins lurk behind every rock, and Imperial soldiers are always around, looking to teach unruly frontiersmen a lesson.

Serra has travelled 2,000 miles from home, all the way to the frozen country of Ephralia, on her quest to talk to a God. Legend has it that anybody who survives the treacherous climb up the Mountain can ask him for a boon - traditionally, a sack full of gold, though some are more creative in their requests. Serra's mission is urgent, but she's not the only one desperate enough to brave the Mountain trail. The thriving tourism industry the nearby village depends on foolhardy adventurers like her, men and women blinded by promises of riches and divine magic.

In this psychic magical-fantasy short story tale, Amanda, Jeff, and Lukas travel to South America for their vacation. Later on, after an unfortunate incident leaves the trio stranded on a remote and vast stretch of land, they’re forced to find their own way back home. Yet as the group encounters an unknown tribe in the thick wildness of jungle, they’d come to find all of their initial suspicions about the place to be wrong...Where the heck were they? How were they still alive?

Richard of Tenneth, after witnessing his father murdered over mounting debt, flees to the city of Loridium to be taken in by the Holy Order. Protected and educated, the lecter grooms young Richard to lead the faithful, to sit atop the Order and follow the bidding of the Almighty without question, without mercy, and with absolute devotion. This is the second of three short stories from the world of the forthcoming series, Kingdom of Ash, to be released in autumn of 2012.

Vyder Ironstone is an assassin with a troubled past. At the order of his king, Vyder must undertake his most dangerous mission yet - a mission from which he may never return. If he is successful, it might just be enough to alleviate war tearing the kingdom apart. The prospect of failure is not worth considering.

In der Serie VON KÖNIGEN UND ZAUBERERN träumt Kyra, 15, davon, ein ruhmreicher Krieger wie ihr Vater zu werden, obwohl sie das einzige Mädchen in einer Festung voller Jungs ist. Während sie damit kämpft, ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten zu verstehen, ihre mysteriösen inneren Kräfte, wird ihr bewusst, dass sie anders ist als die anderen. Aber ein Geheimnis und eine Prophezeiung werden seit ihrer Geburt vor ihr versteckt, weshalb sie sich immer noch fragt, wer sie wirklich ist. Als Kyra langsam erwachsen wird, möchte der örtliche Regent sie der Familie wegnehmen.