Ergebnis für "The Streets" in Fantasy

Trotzdem führe ich ein erfülltes, wenn auch einfaches Leben mit meiner Schwester … bis der verhasste Kronprinz des Winterhofs in unserem Dorf auftaucht. Als er mich entführt und in seinem Schloss einsperrt, bin ich mir sicher, dass mich mein Tod erwartet. Aber der Prinz lässt mich leben – vorerst. Und als er mir den wahren Grund für meine Entführung verrät, sehe ich den Hunger in seinen Augen.

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The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick is a young fighter in this world. He doesn't dream of immortality or becoming the strongest, just of building a better life for himself and his sister, who suffers from a spiritual illness. Unfortunately, life isn't that easy.

London, Oktober 1883. Eines Abends kehrt Thaniel Steepleton, ein einfacher Angestellter im Innenministerium, in seine winzige Londoner Mietwohnung heim. Da findet er auf seinem Kopfkissen eine goldene Taschenuhr. Es ist ihm ein Rätsel, was es mit ihr auf sich hat. Sechs Monate später explodiert im Gebäude von Scotland Yard eine Bombe. Steepleton wurde gerade rechtzeitig gewarnt, weil seine Uhr ein Alarmsignal gab. Nun macht er sich auf die Suche nach dem Uhrmacher und findet Keita Mori, einen freundlichen, aber einsamen Mann aus Japan.

The time has come to return to the Solis continent. With my mate at my side, my magic strong and fully born, Norivun and I venture back to the capital to fix all of the wrongs that have not yet been made right. But victory won’t come easily. Choices must be made. Lives will be lost. And in the end, only the true royals will rise.

Entführt. An den eisigen Hof meines größten Feindes. Und nun soll ich darum kämpfen, ihn zu heiraten. Ich verschränkte die Arme. "Anscheinend lässt dein Vater die alte Tradition der arrangierten Ehen wieder aufleben. Wenn ich dich nicht heirate, werde ich mit einem anderen Adligen vermählt, den der König auswählt." Der Blick des Prinzen verfinsterte sich. "Du wirst keinen anderen heiraten." Als mir eine arrangierte Ehe aufgezwungen wird, muss ich nach den Regeln des Winterhofs spielen, um das Schlimmste zu verhindern.

The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick may have survived the multi-tier tournament, but that doesn't mean his life will be easy. He finds the search for a better job is filled with traps and pitfalls, his sister is coming to terms with her dark power, and vendettas old and new plague them. This time, his journey will take him from the city to the wilderness.

In the modern world, qi is money. The days of traveling martial artists and mountaintop masters are over. Power is controlled by corporations, modernized martial arts sects, and governments. Those at the bottom of society struggle as second-class citizens in a world in which power is a commodity. Rick has attempted to separate himself from the world of cutthroat killers but is drawn in by a chance to participate in a contest at the highest levels.

You'd think a half-witch, quarter-werewolf would be a magical powerhouse, right? Wrong. I'm so nothing special. I'm on the express track to a low-magic ambassador job, right after I complete three months of mandatory Supernatural Forces training. I never expected my biggest stumbling block to be my new squad commander, Wyatt Jamison. He's everything I'm not—a pure blooded werewolf who oozes magic. Did I mention he's also my former teenage crush who still makes my mouth water?

Der Wall Street Tycoon ist ein Arsch. Ein Weltklasse-Alpha-Loch. Brutal gut aussehend, jedoch schrecklich beschädigt. Der Typ Mann, den man nie zufriedenstellen kann und der die Manieren einer Messerklinge sowie entsprechende Macht und Geld besitzt. Ich bin mit Mobbern wie ihm zur Schule gegangen, weshalb ich keine Angst habe.

I should have won the Rising Queen Trial. The crown that was destined to be placed upon my head now rests atop the vindictive witch who sought to steal my throne. Left with no choice, I flee from the Solis continent even though my heart is shattering at leaving my love behind. But I can’t return to Solisarium until I’ve reclaimed my affinities and am able to fight with the crown prince at my side.

I never imagined Considine Maledictus—one of the most powerful vampires alive—would go from ruling the streets at night to joining the supernatural task force just to become my partner, but here we are. Considine claims he “fancies” me. He also used to hide his identity and pose as my charming next-door neighbor, so forgive me if I don’t believe him. As bad as that is, my work life is worse.

Regel Nummer Zwei der Wall Street: Zeige niemals Schwäche. Ein Alpha muss sein Rudel beschützen. Schwäche ist keine Option. Genauso wenig wie der hübsche Mensch, der meine Welt auf den Kopf gestellt hat. Doch ich bin besessen von ihr. Ich werde sie nicht gehen lassen. Ich bin wild vor Verlangen, sie zu besitzen. Sie zu verzehren. Wenn ich mich mit einem Menschen paare, würde das alles zerstören, wofür ich gekämpft habe: mein Unternehmen, mein Rudel, meine Familie.

By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies. I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it. I start my new life by joining the Magiford supernatural task force, which exists to protect humans and supernaturals from harmful magic.

Regel Nummer Vier der Wall Street: Halte deine Feinde nahe bei dir.
Der Vampirkönig steht nicht auf der Einladungsliste unserer Verlobungsfeier, was ihn allerdings nicht daran hindert, zu verlangen, was ihm zusteht. Er besteht darauf, dass Madi und ich uns in seinem Club sehen lassen.

The Awakened aren’t just humanity’s last defense against the monsters—they’re celebrities, flush with power, status, and wealth. Xay had always dreamed of becoming the strongest—fighting epic battles and living a fast-paced life of adventure. But when the Awakened System assigned him a skill from the Artificer Sphere, his dreams seemed out of reach. Until his unknown Bloodline manifested—granting him the ability to bond with other Awakened and transfigure their essence into weapons.

Living in a peaceful, prosperous African-American neighborhood in Los Angeles, Mack Street is a mystery child who has somehow found a home. Discovered abandoned in an overgrown park, raised by a blunt-speaking single woman, Mack comes and goes from family to family, a boy who is surrounded by boisterous characters and yet deeply alone.

My stress levels skyrocketed after I discovered the deadly vampire who has taken over downtown is Considine Maledictus, one of the most powerful vampires alive. Now I’m even more reluctant to tangle with him, but he’s started showing up in the middle of my investigations, even if they’re outside his territory. I never know if he’s there to fight or to lend me some unexpected help. I don’t have time to ponder his weird behavior, because a group of local wizards are up to some shady practices.

After rescuing Amy and dismantling the twisted experimentation lab, Xay and his team get honored as heroes. However, Cosmos Academy responds with brutal, individualized coaching—forcing them to confront their weaknesses and face the true scale of power within the Awakened World.

I ended my life, only to wake in a mystical forest, surrounded by vicious beasts, with a weird system demanding that I become a god. With a beautiful fairy cultivation guide and gorgeous elf martial arts instructor at my side, I’m going to have to cultivate, practice magic, slay spiritual beasts, and overcome my inner demons in order to achieve apotheosis.