Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Sorcery of Thorns, this exhilarating, page-turning fantasy will pull readers into a lush and stunning world where nothing—and no one—can be trusted. I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend's sister is snatched, Rae knows she can't look away any longer - even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule. Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess's support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs... Views: 682
Enter the world of Septimus Heap with this collection of previously unpublished papers.
This rich compendium includes:
The private journals of Septimus, Jenna, and Marcia Overstrand.
The best--and worst--places to eat as described in The Egg-on-Toast Restaurant Guide.
Sirius Weazal's Speedy Guides to the Palace, the Wizard Tower, and Wizard Way.
Excerpts from the Pigeon Post Biography series and the Heaps of History series.
Alther Mella's Guide to Being Dead: Ten Handy Rules for New Ghosts.
Beautiful maps, quirky flyers, funny letters, and much more! Views: 681
Whether they are spirits of the departed or figments of an overactive imagination, ghosts are a staple in fiction. Storytellers have portrayed ghosts as scary, friendly, or annoying across many genres. Now, eight authors offer their own interpretations of ghosts through a collection of short stories that will appeal to fans of horror, fantasy, or young adult fiction.Whether they are spirits of the departed or figments of an overactive imagination, ghosts are a staple in fiction. Storytellers have portrayed ghosts as scary, friendly, or annoying across many genres. Now, eight authors offer their own interpretations of ghosts through a collection of short stories that will appeal to fans of horror, fantasy, or young adult fiction.“Deathwatch” by Katie French - Teenage sisters Charlotte and Georgie stumble into a robbery, and their normal life gets flipped upside down. Worse, when the clerk kills one of the robbers, his face is covered in a supernatural swarm of bugs. Charlotte must be hallucinating. It's the only explanation for the terrible things she's seen. Everyone calls the clerk a hometown hero, but Charlotte's not so sure. Then a dead girl appears in her mirror with clues to the truth, and Charlotte learns there's more horror to this world than she ever expected.“Tides” by Sarah Dalton - Andrea wakes with sand on her feet. She is sleepwalking down to the sea every night, but remembers little more than a vague recollection of a boy who lives on the beach. With an absent father and a mother who would rather walk along the coast than look after her daughter, Andrea struggles to get by. She’s haunted, but from a memory, or a spirit?“Shadowspirit” by M.A. George - On a good day, Henta Mourngard is stalked by dreadspirits and netherphantoms, a living magnet for creatures of the afterlife. On a bad day, she finds herself communing with a demon of the underworld—worse yet, interrogating one—in a desperate attempt to track down the shadowspirit who has been her guide since infancy. Demons don’t take kindly to interrogation. And the search for a missing shadowspirit leads to places the living daren’t tread (lest they no longer qualify as living). ‘Tis unfortunate for Henta that today is not a “good day”. “The Little Girl” by Jamie Campbell - Sixteen-year-old Penny is moving house… again. Starting out in a small town, she is hopeful this time will be the last. As long as the little girl doesn’t follow her, she will be rid of her past hauntings. The only problem is, the little girl won’t let her go and now she is about to grow stronger than ever before.“The Ghost Below” by Ariele Sieling - White Rabbit gets sent to run cables in the bowels of the spaceship as a punishment. While working, she discovers that the ship's ghost might be more than he seems.“Slave Runner” by H.S. Stone - Malika and her sister are captured by slave traders but receive an unexpected gift of freedom when their captors encounter a deadly gathering of ghosts. The sisters escape to a nearby village, where they learn that the new sanctuary isn’t as safe as they thought it would be, and ghosts aren’t what they most need to fear.“Farewell Ohana (A Ghostly Mini-Wave)” by Sutton Shields - Maile Lahela is under attack by someone in the Kauai Camp for the Curiously Creepy. When she awakens one morning unable to see, her peculiar, yet loyal friends decide it’s time to escape the institution—something that’s never been done. But before they can leave, Maile has a mission of her own…one that could cost them their lives. Farewell Ohana is a short, fun-filled, emotional prequel to the events occurring in Overfalls, Wave Two of The Merworld Water Wars series by Sutton Shields.“Ghost Girl” by Susan Fodor - Zoey Saunders has her future mapped out, but an accident brings her life to an untimely end. In her new state of being, Zoey feels compelled to seek justice for her death and bring healing to her family who have become a shadow of their former selves. But what constitutes justice and will getting even ever be enough to replace the life she lost? Views: 681
During the yearly ritual for the Cireara, protectors of the standing stones, Sila’s big sister will make an extraordinary sacrifice. When during the ritual the yellow haired men attack, the future of Sila’s people and of the standing stones is seriously jeopardized. The story is inspired by the Avebury stone circle and the West Kennet Long Barrow burial mound.For the first time Sila will attend the yearly ritual in honour of the Cireara, protectors of the standing stones. During this ritual her big sister Ava is about to make an extraordinary sacrifice. When the yellow haired men attack, the ritual and the future of Sila’s people is seriously jeopardized. Will they manage to protect the standing stones and the Cireara?This story is inspired by the Avebury stone circle and the West Kennet Long Barrow burial mound. Views: 681
One skinless I could handle. A pack of them? Not so much. Still, I dive in to help when Luke inherits the role of alpha. Drawn into the werewolf world of backstabbing aggression, my goal is to keep my hands clean while hunting down the previous alpha's murderer. Instead, I end up at the center of a so-called game turned deadly serious. The Alpha's Hunt will determine who calls the shots and how the pack is shaped in the future. My role? I'm the bait. The second book in USA Today bestselling author Aimee Easterling's newest series will immerse you in a world of magic, danger, and romance. Views: 681
Lennox is marked. A kind of birth mark covers her entire back. She's spent her life hiding it, being ashamed, lying, and being kicked out of good schools. Then she's sent to Calgacos, an austere School, run by reclusive Masters and buried in the Scottish Highlands, where keeping her mark secret has never been more difficult, or more perilous.Lennox has a bad record. She’s a staggeringly beautiful social misfit who has yet to last an entire academic year in a school without being expelled. She hates always being the new kid. She hates it when people talk to her, look at her, or touch her. She hates school and she hates life. Her method of survival is simple; keep your head down, don’t attract attention, and stay alone.But when Lennox arrives at Calgacos, she discovers someone, she doesn’t hate, the enigmatic Kellas. She is drawn to him in a way she has not experienced before. This means only one thing; Lennox is going to start breaking all the rules. Views: 681
The Origami Dragon and Other Tales is a collection of fantasy and science fiction short stories. Featuring 'The Origami Dragon', the story of a strange young boy who is confronted by a destructive magical paper dragon, 'Mr Sunshine' in which a dour supernatural agent serves as the last line of defense in a shadowy and secret war, and many others.NASA helps SETI locate the origin of an extraterrestrial radio signal to a human habitat on the far side of the moon. These human inhabitants have lived in a subterranean cave system for millions of years. Their social structure is very unlike that on Earth. Differing from the usual adventure stories dealing with aliens, this science fiction narrative is serious, short and precise and has a novel presentation of technology, philosophy and ideology. The narrative is blended in a mix of interesting concepts for readers of all ages with an interest in science fiction and philosophy. The really remarkable and singular feature of the book unravels as the soft and gentle mannerisms underlying the basic nature of these aliens come to light in the later hapters. Views: 681
Everything he's done has been for her. Soon, he won't remember she exists. Calix Reed joined the Dolus Order with one goal: to save the girl he loves from the mysterious illness that plagues her. When his true loyalty is revealed, the Order's leader, Uma Withers, will stop at nothing to bring him back into the fold. Zora Korbel has lived in a world of secrets for years. Now, she may finally be able to unravel the mysteries that have plagued her—if her malady remains at bay. But the secrets are more dangerous than she ever imagined, and when the wrong person finds out what she knows, her life hangs in the balance. Aria and her friends will do everything they can to help them both, but if they're too late, two lives will be destroyed forever. Views: 681
In Manitou Springs, someone dares to ask the question: "What could possibly happen?" Of course, this is Denver Cereal where anything can and usually does happen. But first, Jacob returns home, with the help of Native American Shaman, from his spiritual adventure through the golden cabin and the Sea of Amber, but only after Sam, Valerie, and Blane destroy the Sea of Amber in a creative way that involves cartoon dwarves and root beer.Everything is back to normal. After two years of planning, everything is on track for the BIG wedding planned at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Finally, Honey, Jill, and Sandy are formally marrying M.J., Jacob, and Aden in an ancient ritual that involves lots of lace and much love. It's a wedding, right? What could possible happen? Well, you won't believe it if I told you now. Suffice it to say that a variety of Greek Goddesses show up to help out just in time for the wedding which ends up destroying the Cathedral roof.Manitou... Views: 681
