Great Fantasy

The ancient gates of myth and legend have opened, pouring forth all manner of strange and evil creatures upon an unsuspecting earth. The kingdom of men is in for desperate times. But there is one creature more, the most mysterious of all, who was once a friend to humanity. Will the dragon come forth from wherever he now dwells and save the world yet again?

A walk around the block, a quick drive, before shutting down your PC ? these short story collections are perfect for when you only have a few minutes to listen."

Following the initial Martian invasion of England, President Theodore Roosevelt tries to prepare the United States for the potential of another Martian incursion. As the possibility of a stronger invasion is increasingly clear, the US government tries to mobilize nations to share information and technology to defend humanity. Newly minted ordinance officer Andrew Comstock has been placed in charge of developing new technology that has to be tested on the fly in a race against time if humanity is to survive.

In the serene village of Marsh Hall, a devastating tragedy has cast a long shadow over the community. The revered Lord Liege, Sir Edmund Beake, and his entire family have been brutally slain in their castle by what appears to be an enormous spider. King Daegon Malakoda dispatches a rider to an unassuming tower nestled in the kingdom's heart. There is only one man the King can trust to unravel the strange deaths and disappearances in Marsh Hall: the legendary Lord Kallidus Prynne. Novelette

Most know nothing of the Nawkers, which is not at all surprising. They are one of three tribes of little folk and make their home deep in the northern mountains. Timid, reclusive, and if we are being honest, not especially memorable. An adult Nawker will only reach the average man’s waist, perhaps an inch or so taller. They are not known to be fast or agile, and not especially strong either. The Nawkers don’t use money, don’t mine for jewels, and in reality, have nothing the outside world would consider of any real worth. Which, as chance would have it, is precisely the way the ...

Saint Weirdo returns to the Holy City, and surely a few months of peace and calm await the masochist healer back on his own turf. This time, for sure! Yeah, right. Luciel’s homecoming is less a vacation and more a pitstop on his never-ending list of responsibilities as an S-rank healer. The enigma that is Estia and her connection to the mysterious Lihzalea loom in the background, as all the while the Church continues to reel under the changes its newest S-rank brought so suddenly.

In the aftermath of an empire-wide catastrophe, Constance Edwards, pilot, survivor, mother, flees a dying world aboard a battered freighter, searching for a daughter lost in the chaos. Across a galaxy where the Interplanetary Empire of Great Britain once ruled with sterile certainty, only silence remains. Imperial broadcasts loop broken commands. The AI once entrusted to oversee civilisation, AEON, has fractured, issuing contradictory orders, turning systems against the very people they once served.

Lera was once human. Now, with dark magic leaking into the mortal world, Lera and her four fae warriors must protect her home realm - even if that means going undercover to a human military academy. But when a sudden, terrible accident melds the males with their human disguise, everything changes. Now it’s up to Lera to make her mates remember themselves, their mission, and her, before the entire mortal world pays the price.

The Great Gummi Worm Adventure - A What Shall We Do Today? Story Perfect for ages 6-9 Chapter book for early readers Educational adventure story Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their sweetest adventure yet in this magical chapter book that teaches kindness, safety, and self-acceptance! When the three best friends discover a jar of mysterious glowing gummi worms, they're transported to the enchanting world of Gummi Grove—where sharing is magic, safety saves the day, and being yourself is the greatest superpower of all. 🌟 What makes this story special: • 10 engaging chapters perfect for...

Hiding in the capital of their enemies, Ealrin and company seek a way to undermine the Theocracy that so desperately wants them dead. While spying and seeking information on a long held secret of Ladis, the fugitives are forced to flee and pursue separate agendas. All must attempt to survive the advancing army of Isol and the growing threat of the demons that are tormenting the country. But the mystery they so desperately chase will bring about a destruction more devastating than they could have ever imagined.

Tye has sacrificed everything for his chance at the Prowess Trials, and Lera’s betrayal in reporting his injuries nearly ended it all. Now, there is nothing left but to kick Lera out of his world...and ensure the eviction stays. With less than a week until the continent’s royals descend upon the Academy, Lera has only one last idea for staying close to the high-value targets: join the Prowess team made up of their children.

The Elroom by Jerry Sohl is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, around the 1950s. The story explores the implications of advanced immersive technology on reality and human interaction, focusing on a young boy named Timmy and his experiences with a device that allows for highly engaging virtual experiences. The narrative raises concerns about the impacts of technology on children's development and their ability to differentiate between reality and virtual experiences.

I gasped in horror. Would it be my friend's dreadful fate to perish in the swirling torrent below? "Take care! Take care!" I shouted. But my worst fears were realized. Ratigan went over the edge, dragging the detective with him!

Against the backdrop of a never-colonized North America, a broken Ojibwe detective embarks on an emotional and twisting journey toward solving two murders, rediscovering family, and finding himself.

Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from best-selling author Timothy Zahn. Thrawn's latest triumph still rests newly on his shoulders. Despite leading the Chiss to victory and bringing glory to the House of Mitth, the true threat to the Ascendancy has not yet been extinguished. Their foes do not send threats or ultimatums, or mass ships on the edge of the Chaos. Their weapons come cloaked in smiles and generosity: gifts offered freely.

Pat Mora, recipient of the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, weaves the culture of the American Southwest into the charming tale of DoNa Flor, a giant woman with a giant heart to match. She would do anything for her friends, and in this tall-tale, Flor protects her pueblo community from the threat of a puma.

When a troubled young heir to a shipping fortune is suddenly transformed by evil magic into the form of a haunting stranger, he must travel to an ominous city at the edge of the world to unlock the magic's fateful mystery. “With its subtly sinister atmosphere and measured element of fantasy, the book succeeds in creating a story that reads like a lost tale by Robert Louis Stevenson or Stephen Crane…surprising and satisfying…A charming gothic pastiche.” — Kirkus Reviews

After her mother's sudden death, Melaney Carter travels hundreds of miles to deal with the inherited property while seeking solace from her obsessed ex-boyfriend and her dreaded upcoming college exams. The neglected house, a result of her mother's hoarding, demands major work, but Mel is determined to clean it so she can sell it and move on.

What we've suspected is true. They're everywhere around us. Angels, that is, as nine of this generations boldest and most acclaimed fantasy writers tell us in this brilliant collection. At once highly imaginative and intensely spiritual, these stories are performed by top stars of television, film and music, who have themselves explored various areas of paranormal. It's a feast that will leave you infinitively more hopeful and a little less alone.

After destroying much of Jhardon and the Mau planet of Carz-Mau, an elite Vanguard fleet of seven Craing dreadnaughts, planet killers, enters Earth’s orbit. Captain Jason Reynolds and the crew aboard his Caldurian ship, The Lilly, are once again pulled into action to fend off what just might be their most ruthless and powerful adversary yet. In an unanticipated turn of events, thousands of molt weevils are unleashed on Earth, swarming insectoid aliens with one intent…kill every man, woman, and child on the surface of the planet.