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Contains books one and two of Legend of Tal, a sword-and-sorcery, coming-of-age adventure.

Sassy and stubborn have gotten Kyndel through everything life had to throw at her. Will her moxie help when destiny falls at her feet? Hundreds of years of loyalty to Dragon Guard have made Rayne a fearless leader. When the long foretold pull of his mate rocks the Commander’s world to its core will he be able to save her from his enemies in time? The chemistry between this strong-willed, curvy girl and fierce warrior makes all the difference in the world where nothing is as it seems.

Sometimes, even when you’re not looking for it, love finds you anyway. After a small incident involving a neighboring kingdom’s duke (which he totally deserved, by the way), Princess Maryn of Avenris gets abducted —er, whisked away —to Madame Grizelda’s Finishing School for Finely Bred Ladies. By a dragon. In the middle of the day. By her parents’ request. The king and queen hope the school will help refine their youngest daughter and mold her into marriageable material. But Maryn is sick of feeling lonely, unnoticed, and unwanted by those around her.

Starward Tales is a collection of short stories, poems, and visual art retelling legends, myths, and fairy tales as science fiction.

Thankfully, the spirit who reincarnated me modified my core with a rune of power. Now, each time I ascend to a higher level, I can add a new rune, enhancing my strength. But this gift was given with a condition; if I don’t climb and conquer the Towers of Acalia, this new world will fall into ruin. Plenty of obstacles stand in my way: raging spirit beasts, tower summoned monsters, rival cultivators. But by bonding myself to gorgeous women warriors, I can ascend and grow strong enough to take on the seven towers. Gods help anyone who stands in my way.

Undercity is a city like no other, which is tourism speak for being located in a damp, dark crater in the perpetual shadow of the vast floating island hovering fifty or so feet overhead. The Loamkin, its colourful array of diverse, innately magical inhabitants, are what would be termed the 'salt of the earth.' Banished by the more powerful ruling elite to a life in the shadows, they all share one common trait – the undying determination to make the very best of their lot, in a life that holds few options and even fewer blessings.

He leans down, lips parted, and then our lips connect ... We didn't know that this one kiss has forever changed the Land of the Fae. According to the Prophecy proclaimed many years ago, Princess Calista of the Summer Court is destined to change the Land of the Fae from the evil determined to destroy it. Her powers are phenomenal, and she secretly trains for battle with her handsome warrior friend, Merrick, who unbeknownst to her protects her heart as well, in hopes of keeping it for himself.

Mimei Ogawa, a prolific author of short stories nearly 100 years ago, is considered to be one of the founding figures of modern Japanese children’s literature. He has also been called the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan because of how his works were influenced by Andersen. This collection contains a fresh, modern translation of one of Mimei Ogawa’s most famous works, "The Mermaid and the Red Candles", as well as several other stories that have never been translated and published in English before.

When darkness comes, those who are sworn to protect the light must stand. The dragon Queen has awakened from her slumber and she has her eyes set on one thing. During the century of her absence, her people failed to find the egg that was stolen from her. The Queen will do whatever it takes to...

Quelle voix, mieux que la voix de Sapho, sait se glisser dans la voix même de Shéhérazade ?

One dark dream will uncover a centuries-old secret some would rather keep buried. Born to a powerful bloodline of Seers, Shanoai was predestined to be the strongest of them all, but the Goddess never granted her that gift. Outcast for her lack of power, Shanoai set her sights on new avenues of triumph. She trained hard and worked her way up to the top of her class as a guardian, only to fall short of earning the respect of her people.

Partout dans le monde, des histoires troublantes circulent. Certaines sont racontées comme de simples rumeurs, d’autres sont liées à des lieux bien réels où la peur persiste depuis des générations. Ce premier volume de la collection Légendes Urbaines vous entraîne dans vingt récits glaçants, inspirés de faits rapportés et de témoignages collectés à travers le monde.

The stories narrate the tricks, deceit and greed of hyena in all his relationships. These traits come out strongly in the tales entitled "The Cow, Hyena, Lion and Hare Share a Home", "Hyena and Hare Go in Search of Food" and "The Hyena and the Hare". Hare, however, shows his ingenuity to always outsmart hyena. Cat's pilgrimage to Mecca and his self righteous attitude on his return was challenged by the eldest member of the clan of rats. He was reminded of his old ways before his transformation.

He is a king, a warrior, the last hope of his people—and the chosen one of the sidhe ... journey with Cade and Rhiann to a world of myth and magic in Dark Age Wales!

Lucy Kincaid wants a simple life with a white picket fence, but after Jens crashes into her life, she knows that won't be in the cards. Still reeling from the deaths of her family, Lucy Kincaid struggles to get her life back on track. But when the short-tempered Jens saves her from an attack, Lucy is swept away to a world that seems infinitely more perilous. Suddenly, fairytale creatures are no longer make-believe--and more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Whatever you do, do not listen. Ignore that pull, the need to escape from drudgeries of life and find peace and solitude within nature. It is not the cool breeze and the scent of pine that whispers your name. No, these things within the forest will rip out your heart and devour your soul. You will tremble as they revel in your madness, taking everything from you and leaving you with nothing. Delve inside this anthology of what truly lurks within the shadows of the trees. We dare you to take this journey with us and find out what horrors await you.

For Líf, her ability to see each person’s guardian spirit had always been a double-edged sword. She hated drawing attention to herself, especially by those who thought her mad, and yearned for a quiet life. That is until another upended her world. This man brought with him the warning of an invisible plague that would destroy their race and claimed that he was the only person who could prevent it, for like Líf, he also had an unexplainable gift. The problem was that he was a slave. And he was not hers to free....

The thrill of fairytales mixes with the deeper story-lines that appeal to adults and gives the listener of Fairytales and Shorts for Grownups a different experience than when reading stories written for children. Some are fairy tales without magic, and others are the retelling of old and loved fairy tales, but with an unexpected twist. Some of the stories are simply short stories or novelettes, allowing for those who have only a little time for books to enjoy stories like everyone else.

These unforgettable characters are depicted so clearly and accurately as to leave the listener guessing which stories are fact and which are imagined. And whether the teachers in these tales are smudged with the dust of chalk or caked with the mud of the field, their lives and lessons are faithfully recorded here in straightforward prose that evokes a special time and place.

The Vayrock Series, Book 1: Vayrock thought about his life before, as it flashed before his eyes. The tender moments with Kenna, the peace he had known all his life. Then, the images of the massive death and destruction and the innocence lost all rushed back to his mind... "Tell me where she is, and I will let you live," he demanded. On a distant world in another time, a legendary king with a surprising heritage rises to lead his people out of the darkness.