In one horrifying night young Trevor will battle for his own immortal soul. Three nightmares, three warnings, one outcome. Animalize starts his journey into the world behind the veil. A world of demons, werewolves, and a small town in South Carolina with a rising body count. Who can reverse the curse from the past hungry for blood and souls?The town of Epson South Carolina had its pluses, like the crystal clear lake enjoyed by all, and its minuses such as its rising mutilated body count.It was the start of another summer and other than a few pranksters with a little too much time on their hands everything was quiet, until a herd of cattle was found torn to bloody pieces that is. A monster resurrected from Epson's dark forgotten past has clawed it's way from the depths of Hell to annihilate everyone and everything.Sheriff Frank Marshall may have discovered the origin of the beast, but can he tell anyone before coming face to face with it?Wendy Kinsington has unlocked the secrets of Epson's past, but can she do anything about the present?When the creature turns out to be one of there own they may have to give more than any of them are prepared to sacrifice. Do they kill a child to save the town; to save themselves? Views: 373
This booklet contains 100 ‘tips & tricks’ which can be used for contemplation. The two Dutch authors, Timo ten Cate and Janneke Kromkamp, were running a medium-sized Dutch consultancy for 15 years (www.digital.nl). At the same time, they developed a vision to a more enduring, socially responsible way of doing business.Spiritual entrepreneurship is answering questions such as: Why are or aren’t certain things happening? How to deal with this in business? And towards the customer?Why is this specific employee leaving? Why is our company not given this contract? In what direction will I take the team in the next couple of years? Should it always be bigger: more profit, more people? Do I really have to do everything myself? The booklet 'Doing business the spiritual way' addresses several of these aspects, based on the vision that it is actually not about what you do, but how you do it. And by 'it' meaning eveything you do and think. Views: 373
A collection of 14 pieces of Crime/Noir Short/Flash Fiction (previously released anonymously as part of the "Out of Bullets, Throw the Gun: Round One" competition.Pablo D'Stair is the author of "they say the owl was a baker's daughter: four existential noirs", "bleed the ghost empty", and "Trevor English"https://m.facebook.com/TheBarnNovel/On a narrow stretch of desolate beach hundreds of kilometres away from the closest civilization stands an enormous, ancient, wooden barn. Inside, sixteen people of varying ages and backgrounds struggle through icy cold winters, stifling hot summers, and a feast or famine supply of the basic necessities of life, waiting to be chosen. From every surface, surveillance cameras record every moment.There is only one rule to life in the Barn: No one can ever leave. Not willingly.Ash, the youngest of the inhabitants, has never known a life outside of the Barn. He, like most of the others, has been trapped here for as long as he can remember. Alongside his best friend Michael, Ash leads a relatively comfortable and privileged life compared to the others. As he ages however, Ash slowly begins to realize that life in the barn isn’t at all what it seems to be.When the unthinkable happens, Ash is left with a tough choice: to either continue to lay low and stay quiet as others are taken from the barn instead of him, or to step up and volunteer himself to visit the infamous Mr. Irvine, potentially subjecting himself to a life more captive and horrific than anything he could have imagined.Contains some coarse language and inferences of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing Views: 373
A witch raised in a cage of darkness...
Savannah Cross was born into a life of isolation and abuse.
As a child, she witnessed her parents perform acts of malevolent evil, and now feels permanently tainted by their dark deeds.
When a coven discovers a tear stricken child,
wounded on their elders lawn, they offer her a sanctuary she has never known. Savannah spends the next several years shattered, continuously looking over her shoulder, waiting for the darkness to claim her.
On her 16th birthday,
Savannah’s life takes a drastic turn. She is consumed by overwhelming power that forever alters her emotionally and physically.
She must choose between two loves; the one who taught her to smile or the darkly seductive stranger who tempts her towards another path.
Savannah must decide between the coven that was her haven
and another one vying for her initiation. Just as Savannah begins to grasp what fate has in store for her, an evil looms over her loved ones; coming to claim an unbreakable debt.
How will she survive the greatest evil she has ever witnessed… long enough to have a choice to make?
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Star-studded and comprehensive, this imaginative anthology brings a myriad of modern fantasy voices under one roof. Previously difficult for readers to discover in its new modes, urban fantasy is represented here in all three of its distinct styles—playful new mythologies, sexy paranormal romances, and gritty urban noir. Whether they feature tattooed demon-hunters, angst-ridden vampires, supernatural gumshoes, or pixelated pixies, these authors—including Patricia Briggs, Neil Gaiman, and Charles de Lint—mash-up traditional fare with pop culture, creating iconic characters, conflicted moralities, and complex settings. The result is starkly original fiction that has broad-based appeal and is immensely entertaining.
Contents
Introduction by Peter S. Beagle
Mythic Fiction
Introduction: “A Personal Journey Into Mythic Fiction” by Charles de Lint
“A Bird That Whistles” by Emma Bull
“Make a Joyful Noise” by Charles de Lint
“The Goldfish Pool and Other Stories” by Neil Gaiman
“On the Road to New Egypt” by Jeffrey Ford
“Julie’s Unicorn” by Peter S. Beagle
Paranormal Romance
Introduction: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Urban Fantasy” by Paula Guran
“Companions to the Moon” by Charles de Lint
“A Haunted House of Her Own” by Kelley Armstrong
“She’s My Witch” by Norman Partridge
“Kitty’s Zombie New Year” by Carrie Vaughn
“Seeing Eye” by Patricia Briggs
“Hit” by Bruce McAllister
“Boobs” by Suzy McKee Charnas
“Farewell, My Zombie” by Francesca Lia Block
Noir Fantasy
Introduction: “We Are Not a Club, but We Sometimes Share a Room” by Joe R. Lansdale
“The White Man” by Thomas M. Disch
“Gestella” by Susan Palwick
“The Coldest Girl in Coldtown” by Holly Black
“Talking Back to the Moon” by Steven R. Boyett
“On the Far Side of the Cadillac Desert With Dead Folks” by Joe R. Lansdale
“The Bible Repairman” by Tim Powers
“Father Dear” by Al Sarrantonio Views: 373
'When beautiful young women kiss you on the cheek you know you're over
the hill, but I didn't really feel like that. As Wesley said, I still
had the moves.'Cliff Hardy may still have the moves but he's in
trouble. The economy's tanking and he's been conned by an unscrupulous
financial advisor and lost everything he's got. Cliff only knows one
way, and that's forward, so he's following the money trail. WC It's a
twisted road that leads him down deep into Sydney's underbelly, into the
territory of big money, bent deals, big yachts and bad people. Cliff's
in greater danger than ever before, but he's as tenacious as a dog with a
bone. Views: 373
A journey through the far north from the Shetland Islands to Greenland and beyond: "A wonder-voyage . . . often beautiful" (Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland). . The stark, vast beauty of the remote landscape of Arctic Europe has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. In this striking blend of travel writing, history, and mythology, Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Islands, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, and Lapland. Following in the footsteps of the area's early pioneers, the author observes how the region has adapted to the twenty-first century, offering insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way. As with all the best travel writing, True North is an engaging, compassionate tale of self-discovery, blending historical and contemporary narratives. "His nuanced, often witty,... Views: 373
When not only her way of life, but also the life of her dearest friend is threatened by an old associate, will it be enough for Madison, an ex-con artist, to continue as a law abiding citizen, or will she be forced back into the line of work that claimed the love of her life?After a heist goes horribly wrong, resulting in the death of her fiance, Madison is determined to turn her life around. Forced to disappear, she leaves everything behind, including her most trusted friend, Skyler. She follows the rules and gives up cracking safes in attempt to escape the dangerous lifestyle they were both leading. Even still, she cannot outrun her past. Now an old associate threatens Skyler and Madison must face the ghosts that haunt her. Left with no choice, she has to set aside the shards of her broken heart and the memories of her lost love in order to save something even greater. Views: 373
Dusty Robbins lost everything. Packing everything he owned in a duffel bag, he heads out of town on foot,to find his life. He soon discovers the love of his life and an existence he can only imagine in his dreams; He takes the road to nowhere and finds he has ended somewhere. This is a life changing story of love and perseverance.Dusty Robbins lost everything. Packing every thing he owned in a duffel bag, he headed out of town on foot,to find his life. He soon discovered the love of his life and an existence he could only have imagined in his dreams; He took the train to nowhere and ended up somewhere,a new life filled with a love he never had known. Views: 373
A PREGNANT ANGEL?The last thing heart-weary Josh Walker expected to see after his accident was a pregnant woman--who'd just gone into labor! The dashing lawyer had no choice but to help deliver the baby and take care of his exquisite rescuing angel...and her newborn son.Dani Caldwell had never wanted to be hurt again, but she had no option but to trust Josh with her child--and herself. His strong hands were ready to defend and protect her, yet they could hold her son as gently as a snowflake. And that made this single mom--who didn't want to depend on anyone--dream of becoming Josh Walker's Texas bride forever! Views: 372
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. Views: 372
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 372
In a stroke of bad luck, Pietro - a nobleman and secret rebel - must oversee the execution of a fellow Wind Tamer when the rebellion's latest attempt failed to break the Pact that "protects" Yon:"So long as a wall of stone surrounds the Sacred Grove, a mighty wall of wind shall protect the city of Yon."In the minutes prior to the execution, Pietro deals with his guilt and a surprise confession.Pietro is the son of a Councilman of Yon, a city protected from the Badlands by a magical wind. This wind, known as the Gale Wall, exists while the Pact is maintained:"So long as a wall of stone surrounds the Sacred Grove, a mighty wall of wind shall protect the city of Yon."Pietro is also a member of a rebel force who call themselves the Wind Tamers. Their goal: break the Pact, calming the Gale Wall and allowing people to be free of their magical gilded cage.After drawing the black stone for the execution lottery, Pietro must oversee the death of a fellow Wind Tamer, when the rebellion's latest attempt fails to break the Pact that "protects" Yon."Whichever Way The Wind Blows," recounts the moments prior to the execution. Pietro must deal with the guilt he feels executing a member of the rebellion along with the surprise of a last minute confession. Views: 372
the unbeatable spirit of the heroes of old is reborn in the nineteen sixties, where it engages the monsters and villains of modern life in scotland in its quest to be free, in this swirling epic set in a bygone era which still beams a nostalgic message to us. this is how it really was.growing up in scotland during the sixties, the main character of this novel spins the capivating tale of the formative events and escapades that snowballed into an epic struggle to make real the obsessions of that era which colonized the minds of his generation. the many characters who are drawn to him and become part of this tale are often recognizable as like ourselves or others we have known; the dilemmas and challenges he faces are some of them familiar, others bizarre and extreme; what is unique and uplifting is his response and his spirit and the insights he gains into friendship, love, wealth, and power. Views: 372
