Рассказ вошёл в сборники: Long After Midnight (Далеко за полночь) The Stories of Ray Bradbury (И грянул гром: 100 рассказов) Views: 54
The lioness Maud is at eighteen already a black powerhouse of brawn. When she is ordered to fetch a young thief from a pirate town, she thinks it an easy task. Until she and Jurgis the thief find themselves running for their lives.Young warlock Basil sees his life threatened by a summons from the Warlockry Council, to prove his beauty. He knows his lame foot will betray him and escapes on the first ship out of town. On board he meets Yarwan, a handsome midshipman, who awakens feelings he never knew existed.When the four young people meet, Basil learns of a spell that could repair his foot. Only the spell’s creator, the infamous Black Warlock, disappeared nearly a century ago. As the four decide to go looking for him, they start on a path leading to an old war and unsolved mysteries that will change their world. Or kill them. Views: 54
With attacking armies marching north to Telur, Flaranthlas Eldanari and the other Guardians split up. Flaranthlas heads home to Solistine, intent on convincing the elves to join the battle. Little does he know that betrayal awaits his return. Warned of the coming battle, King Darion and the other Guardians began frantically preparing for war. Some Guardians search for allies, while others try and slow the advance of the goblin army. Views: 54
Therian Prisoner Cyndi Friberg Therian Heat, Book Three Though Devon comes from a line of cougar-shifters, her own animal nature has not yet been defined. The mysterious “backers” have captured her, intent on using her untapped Therian abilities for unknown ends. She escapes from their prison, but not from the emotional scars left by their abuse. Ian, an ancient Therian raptor, offers protection and encouragement. Devon has always wanted Ian, always felt a connection deeper than friendship. But Ian insists he’s too old and jaded to make Devon an honorable mate. If she hopes to feel whole again, she must regain control over her emotions and desires. And she desires Ian. At first Ian resists Devon’s attempts at seduction. She needs a shoulder to cry on, not a demanding lover, and Ian is never satisfied until his partners surrender unconditionally. But Devon stirs primal instincts and awakens ravenous longings he has suppressed for centuries. He wants her, but he fears the darkness inside him will destroy her. Views: 54
