Medieval Fantasy

He is not a man. She is not prepared. And what begins as survival becomes something much darker. In the forgotten places of the world—deep within cursed labyrinths, ancient ruins, or alien prisons—monsters wait. They are not myths. Not legends. They are real, powerful, and bound by instincts older than time. When women fall into their domains, it is not rescue they find. It is possession. Control. Obsession. Each story follows a captive heroine and the beast who claims her—violent, primal creatures who protect what is theirs and destroy anything that threatens it. Survival is not ...

In a New York library, my quiet life collided with Jack's wild one when an ancient map flung us into medieval London. "Buckle up," he smirked, lighting a spark of adventure in me. "Opposites on a quest," I mused as we embarked on a treasure hunt through time. Each challenge drew us closer, his bold spirit clashing with my caution, igniting unexpected flames. In the shadow of history, our pursuit wasn't just about the treasure. "We're quite the pair," Jack joked, amidst our bickering and banter. Yet, with every shared danger and fleeting touch, a surprising bond formed. As the quest deepened...

In Elven King, Leonard's most exciting adventure yet, a battle of epic proportions awaits as he and his allies rush to save the notorious Claws Crimson. Lord Crimson is the much-feared ruler of the mysterious Dark Elves and (surprise!) Leonard's own grandfather! But wait. Isn't the old elf a cruel and dangerous warlord? Why should he help someone as awful as that? Merlin assures Leonard that his grandfather isn't evil, just, uh...misunderstood. As Leonard and his friends travel through the dangerous worlds of Viking mythology, the stakes grow ever higher, and now Leonard must fight to not ...

En La Magia del Selkie de las Tierras Altas, la sanadora de las Tierras Altas Moira MacLeod rescata a un príncipe selkie herido, despertando sin saberlo un vínculo que podría cambiar ambos mundos. Finnian, maldito y perseguido, nunca esperó confiar en un humano. Pero el toque de Moira despierta más que curación... despierta esperanza, pasión y profecía. Mientras el peligro se cierne y el amor se profundiza, deben desafiar maldiciones, magia oscura y el destino mismo. En una tierra de mitos y poder, solo el amor puede inclinar la balanza entre la salvación y la ruina.

The dead whisper. The trees remember. And the boy with the cursed blade walks deeper into darkness. Wielding Lightbearer was meant to give Erikson Gray strength. Instead, it shackled him to blood and memory. The blade’s voice grows louder, feeding on doubt, pulling him toward the Sacred Grove—a forgotten land where the veil between life and death wears thin, and the roots run red with secrets. But what waits beneath the boughs is not salvation. As the past claws its way to the surface, Erik finds only betrayal, buried truths, and the shadow of what he is becoming. Friends blur into foes...

Dragon's Intellect, Dragon's Resilience, and Dragon's Courage. They were Trials designed to test a candidate's fortitude, aptitude, adeptness, and potential. Those strong enough to successfully pass each Trial earn the privilege to enter the Order of the Dragon; the organization responsible for protecting the people of Ardonor from the dragon curse flowing through their veins. Alaina Salvate always dreamed of joining the Order of the Dragon as a child, but figured it was nothing more than a childhood fantasy, because joining the Order was practically an impossible task. The Order was only ...

A gritty mechanic binds her fate to three monstrous protectors in a world bent on breaking them. Freya Locke teeters on the edge of ruin. A grease-stained survivor in a crumbling Ohio town, she’s one eviction notice from collapse. Minotaur Metals offers a lifeline, but the job comes with three towering minotaurs. Ror, Jett, and Silas are raw power and primal allure, demanding her body and loyalty in a dangerous bargain. Their scrapyard is a sanctuary under siege. Vinny, a ruthless mobster, wants their land and will crush anyone in his path. Freya’s wrench turns spark a fierce connection...

Her life was ordinary, working in the castle kitchen. Until one day it wasn't, now she need to make a decision. Love, heartbreak, friendships, they are all on the line. Is she brave enough? Mary's life began in the artisan quarters. She lived with her parents and had friends she explored the city with. But life takes an unexpected turn when her parents pass away, and Mary finds herself working in the castle kitchen. Mary has to adapt and find a new way of life. New friends come into her life and old ones gives her comfort. But it's hard navigating heartbreak and the feeling of never being ...

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

In a plague-ruined medieval England, Adam, the last knight of Fall Castle, mourns his lord, Peter. Driven by loyalty, Adam embarks on a perilous quest to find a priest to secure Peter’s soul, navigating a desolate land of smoke, death, and off-putting strangers. As the lines of reality blur, Adam’s journey becomes a haunting descent into a world where faith, duty, and survival collide. Perfect for fans of dark historical fiction, The “Shadow of the Valley” is a gripping, atmospheric tale of loss and redemption that will linger long after the final page.

Heralded by a red comet, the Mordant is Reborn. A thousand years of evil hidden beneath a young man’s face, the Mordant returns in the guise of his oldest enemy. Keen to regain his full powers, he weaves his way north, sowing a trail of death and deceit. Kath and her companions leave the monastery, chasing an elusive shadow across the kingdoms of Erdhe, but the dark divide has already begun. Allies are set against allies, tearing the kingdoms asunder. A rebellion rises in Lanverness, threatening the queen’s life as well as her crown. Trapped within her own castle, the Spider Queen must ...

The onslaught of Modred's forces may have been temporarily halted, but danger lurks around every corner for Myrddin and Nell. Not only do they face treachery on the part of their enemies, but allies - and even family too - cannot be trusted. Only by joining forces can they succeed in averting the terrible fate that threatens their king, their country, and their own lives.

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil where the King reigns along with His Son!

“Silence!” An old woman with long white hair and a cane walked through the rings. She stood directly in front of Brieg, her deep-set eyes peering intently into his. Brieg felt she was boring a hole through his head. Despite being frail and slightly bent over, she was as tall as he and stood nose to nose with him. She cleared her throat. “You have seen war. Not only in this land, but in a land far away. The storms should have prevented your return, but you sailed through them.” Brieg couldn’t stand being so exposed, so he tried to step back. “Hold still,” she snapped. “That ...

the end of The Winter King Arthur fought the battle that forces unity on the warring British kingdoms and now he sets out to face the real enemy—the English (it is one of the great ironies of the Arthur stories that he should have become an English hero when, if he existed at all, he was a great war-leader who opposed the invading Sais). First, though, Merlin leads a perilous expedition into the mysterious west to retrieve a cauldron, one of the treasures of Britain.

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.

Is the Gate Keeper some sort of demon? The people of this new land seem to think so. For years they have been tormented by a being with abilities eerily similar to Eric's. So how is this foreigner who washed up on their shores any different? Why should they trust him or his companions? The Gate Keeper must prove himself once again. Left with no choice, he must transform before their very eyes to show them the truth. In the eyes of the Gods and in those of the people he serves, he must be...reborn. This book is intended for mature audiences. The Legend of the Gate Keeper Series Reading Order...

The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis.

England is under attack. Chaos reigns. Northumbria, the last kingdom, is threatened by armies from all sides, by land and sea - and only one man stands in their way. Torn between loyalty and sworn oaths, the warrior king Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg faces his greatest ever battle - and prepares for his ultimate fate....

Kihrin is a bastard orphan who grew up on storybook tales of long-lost princes and grand quests. When he is claimed against his will as the long-lost son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds that being a long-lost prince isn't what the storybooks promised. He also discovers that the storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, true love, and how the hero always wins. Then again, maybe he’s not the hero, for Kihrin is not destined to save the empire. He’s destined to destroy it.