Ergebnis für "alles anders" in Zeitgenössische Fantasy

Wer wirst du sein, wenn dir die Nacht zu Füßen liegt? Die Hamburger Medizinstudentin Sina ist ebenso geschockt wie fasziniert, als sie herausfindet, wer der Mann wirklich ist, in den sie verliebt hat: Denn Lazar ist ein Vampir und seine Unsterblichkeit ein Fluch, der bald auch Sinas Leben überschattet.

What do you get when you throw together a PTA president, a dissipated rake, a poor little match-girl, a colonial nun, and an elderly revolutionary? No, it’s not the start of a joke; it’s the cast of undead characters sharing a Victorian mansion in Santa Monica, California. The motley housemates can usually keep the bickering to a minimum—but when their clashing personalities get stuck in a rut, they suffer what could be a terminal case of déjà vu.

Orphaned as a young child, Mirin O'Malley has been brought up by her grandparents on their isolated, rambling estate Hob's Hallow. Long ago her family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer, the terrifying creatures who live in the depths of the sea: safety for their merchant ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and their fortunes have suffered as a result. When Mirin's grandfather dies, her grandmother puts in train a plan to restore their glory - but at the price of Mirin's freedom.

After rising victorious from the survival challenge and battling through the afterlife, Jenny Huang is left crucified in the world of death. Meanwhile, her best-friend-slash-long-time-crush, Susan, is stranded on a brutalized and war-torn Earth as a ghostly awakened soul. As the end times near, there's only one thing left for them both to do: stop Adonai, the ultimate angel, from remaking all existence in his own twisted and horrific image.

Against all odds, Jenny Huang is still alive. Or as alive as she can be. She escaped the Survival Challenge, a twisted game in which mortals must kill or be killed, but the nightmare didn't end there. By forcing the Challenge to a close and returning to Earth, Jenny has unwittingly unleashed chaos: birthing the Antithesis, kicking off Judgment Day, and dooming the world to a host of bloodthirsty angels. Worst of all, her best-friend-slash-crush, Susan, is dead. And it's all Jenny's—and her insatiable appetite's—fault.

Say hello to Mike Lucifer, Spiritual Consultant. He’s back in town to take care of business. Unfortunately, when business is good, things must be very, very bad. After two years trying to run away from his past, Mike Lucifer’s back in his office less than ten minutes when a persistent young woman shows up asking for help: her boyfriend’s been possessed by a demon.

Harrison is the Monster Detective, a storybook hero. Now he’s in his mid-30s and spends most of his time not sleeping. Stan became a minor celebrity after being partially eaten by cannibals. Barbara is haunted by the messages carved upon her bones. Greta may or may not be a mass-murdering arsonist. And for some reason, Martin never takes off his sunglasses.

As Samhain approaches, worlds collide. A Shifter family arrives in White Haven, one of them close to death. Avery offers them sanctuary, only to find their pursuers are close behind, intent on retribution. In an effort to help them, Avery and Alex are dragged into a fight they didn’t want but must see through. As if that weren't enough trouble, strange signs begin to appear at Old Haven Church. Avery realises that an unknown witch has wicked plans for Samhain, and is determined to breach the veils between worlds.

La aventura que comenzó en La sombra de lo perdido y continuó en Un eco del porvenir llega su fin en La luz de todo lo que cae, el último capítulo de la trilogía Licanius, obra del aclamado escritor de fantasía épica James Islington.

In Episode 4 kämpfen unsere vier ungleichen Helden in der geheimen Anlage unter dem Teufelsberg gegen ihre Widersacher Viktor und Lucia. In Franks Körper gewinnt der Zombie-Wurm immer mehr die Oberhand. Derweil haben Trutin, Edogram und Ill Com im Luxushotel Waldorf Rastoria Probleme anderer Art... Zombie-Survival, Trash und Politsatire: "ISombies" ist alles in einem.

Kim Lam is an ordinary college student until a freak scientific accident (what else?) transforms Kim and three housemates into Sparks - and drafts them into the never-ending war between the Light and Dark. They struggle to master their new abilities - and (of course) to design cool costumes and come up with great hero-names. Turns out that "accident" was just the first salvo in a Mad Genius's latest diabolical scheme. Now it's up to four newbie heroes to save the day, before they even have a chance to figure out what their team's name should be!

When paranormal librarian Reed Moore received a strange note hinting at a problem within the world’s supernatural library network, she’s concerned. And when a routine asset retrieval goes wrong, she’s not only frightened for her life, but convinced something nefarious is pervading every library in the world. Tracking down the thief will take all her wits and threatens to rob her of everything. With a ticking clock and threats from all sides, will Reed track down the culprit or will this be her last investigation?

In a future time, an anarchic adventure takes place. When the queen botches a magic spell, Beezle, a cheerful demon is dispatched from hell to collect her soul. Instead he falls in love with her daughter. Eager for an adventure and challenge, Beezle relinquishes his magical powers, disguises himself as a woman, and sets out to catch the princess. But can he survive without his magic in a country ravaged by violence and on the brink of war? And what will he do without his favorite wobbly bits?

After a painful reminder of a death close to home, Jonathan, a young nurse, finds himself in a depressive spiral. An accident leaves him fighting for his own life and he slips into a coma— only to awaken trapped inside it. With his life support on the verge of being switched off, he must confront his past and decide whether life is worth fighting for— or if it's time to let go.

A malevolent force is on the move. Even Ecclon, the lone planet that is able to halt the onslaught of the enemy, is in peril. Hope now rests on the shoulders of a 13-year-old human boy. Harvey George is unexpectedly warped to another dimension where he encounters creatures beyond his wildest dreams. His mission, if successful, will forever change his life and, indeed, the future of every other world.

"Sorry, kid. I'm not in the mercy business." Michael Remington, an executioner for the heavenly host, is the son of a fallen angel. He's seen a lot of evil in his century-and-a-half, and he doesn't much like it. He doesn't much care for some of the things he's had to do, either. Executing a sorcerer who also happens to be a 15-year-old kid, for instance. He's old and tired, but he can't quit. No matter how badly he wants to. "That's rule one: Choices matter." Now, a rogue genie is gathering power.

Hamburg. Rikarda McGrath, von ihren Freunden nur Rika genannt, arbeitet in einem geheimen Institut magisch begabter Ermittler und wird von der Polizei zur Unterstützung an einen Tatort gerufen. Ihre übersinnlichen Fähigkeiten als Hexe machen sie zu einer angesehenen Person im Kreise der Verbrechensbekämpfer. Rika ermittelt im Verborgenen; sie übernimmt jene Fälle, von denen eine ansonsten in Panik verfallende Öffentlichkeit nichts mitbekommen darf.