Resultados para "The Possessed" en Ciencia ficción y fantasía

"The Possessed" was first published in the March 1953 issue of Dynamic Science Fiction. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

I'm struggling with my dark side - the demon within me - and only Samael can help. He’s decided we're dangerous for each other, but I know we need to join forces. If we can't defeat the Free Men together, I will lose myself to the demon within, and a darkness will spread across Albia.

I should have known he was a monster when I betrayed him. I should have realized that in the ruthless world of the mafia, my actions would be met with punishment. But I fell for the wounded bad boy who knew just what I craved. Now, I am his possession, and he's determined to make me pay for my sins… On my knees. Bent over his desk. Tied to his bed. I shouldn't want this—shouldn't want him—yet part of me yearns to submit to his dark, depraved demands.

Now that Nadia is happily settled into her new life with Zatir, I’m not quite sure what to do with myself. I was the protective older sibling for so long, I’ve forgotten who I am besides that. I need to make my own life on this strange new planet. Need to figure out how I fit in here. So, when a natural disaster strikes a remote village on Kalix, I volunteer to go help with the rescue mission. I want to pay back a little of the debt I owe these fierce alien warriors. But, I didn’t know he would be coming too.

Xarik Tek-ra is one of few of his kind who do not want to take over the Stryxian empire by force. He is a Vanyi—one of the rare, silver-scaled Stryxians possessing devastating mind powers. When he finds an unconscious human female, Andi, in the middle of nowhere and returns with her to his settlement, his mala is awakened. She may be his true mate, but she is terrified of him. It was other Vanyi who had abducted her, making winning her trust the greatest challenge of his life.

News arrives from Tai-tastigon, the vast city that formed Jame into the master thief, wily fighter, and godling-in-the-making that she has become. It seems something is preying on the gods of Tai-tastigon. The new Pantheon is falling, and the ancient city is in turmoil. The self-serving, beguiling demi-god leader of the Thieves Guild has coerced Jame into finding the soul of his missing brother by holding hostage people she loves. She reluctantly returns to find a Tai-tastigon in turmoil, with citizen pitted against citizen, and day and night-time folk at one another’s throats.

After a partial victory that leaves them more broken than they can handle, Sophie's group is splintered when Valor abandons the pack. But walking away won't be so easy. Actions have consequences, and Valor will reap an unexpected harvest that's sure to wreck the people he's trying to save. To ensure Sophie is never again tormented by the vengeful being that has plagued her, she, Carrigan, Hagan, and Jonas must track down a powerful amulet for Elowen. But the great mage has plans of her own and the price for her services could rip Sophie from her men forever.

Mother Nature always gets what she wants, and Sophie must locate the great mage Elowen before Mother's patience runs out. Guided by sensual but tormented Valor, Sophie, Carrigan, Hagan, and Jonas venture into the sacred wood to seek an audience with the mage. But the forest holds more secrets than anyone bargains for, and one unexpected truth will rock Sophie to her core.

The monster that's tormented us from the shadows has finally stepped into the light, and he has his sights set on me. But discovering that my entire life has been orchestrated as a twisted form of training to help him literally unleash Hell on earth? Not exactly my idea of a romantic gesture. There's an invisible noose around our necks, tightening more with every passing day, every saccharine smile Ash sends my way. He may have had centuries to put his plans in place, but he underestimates the depth of my spite, the lengths I'm willing to go to protect what's mine.

Sophie has done her best to avoid the magical world for fear of the havoc her abnormal ability wreaks on other supernaturals. As a silencer who mutes the powers of those around her, she's spent her life among the mortals her defect can't harm. But when Mother Nature pushes her from her home to do her bidding, Sophie has no choice but to venture to the magical town of Twin Rivers.

We’d heard rumors about the Vandar raiders — everyone in the galaxy had. Terrifying and ruthless, they were a scourge on the Zagrath empire and destroyed everything in their path. Few had actually laid eyes on the Vandar or the notorious warlords who led their fleets of warships — and survived to talk about it. So, when the ruthless aliens boarded our ship intent on destroying it and killing the crew, I did the only thing I could do. I gave myself to the dark and menacing warlord.

She's the key to defeating a great evil; if she can find her sisters before it's too late. Centuries ago, Alaina and her sisters cast a powerful spell to defeat the evil Zagirath, but they were betrayed by the man she was promised to, Damon Foster, who perverted their magic and cost them their lives. And now the evil known as the Dark One has returned for the sisters’ powers, and Alaina’s spirit has one shot at defeating him - in the body of coma patient Lindsey Peters. That comes with its own set of problems, including the woman’s boyfriend, Noah.

A powerful warrior and commander of the dark elf legions, Bleu is a loyal and devoted male, and one who has never failed in anything - except one thing. Love. When an elusive female dragon shifter surfaces in Hell again, giving him a mission to hurl himself into, he gladly returns to his hunt for her and the deadly blade she stole from his prince seven centuries ago, but as he closes in on his prey, fate reveals she is far more than his enemy.

Grace Moss may be a witch, but her magic totally sucks. Hence the reason she finds herself saying yes to an unexpected offer of aid from a dusty, yet yummy-smelling, vampire. With a sexy British accent and bright grey eyes that dance with mischief, his touch makes her blood sing. Yet, something about him makes her skin crawl, and it’s not just the fact he has fangs.

My love for Persephone is keeping me grounded...for now. Soon, she’ll give birth to our child, and I will do anything to protect them. Even if it means I’m destroyed in the process. When Fate confirms our worst fears that Prometheus seeks to use our baby for his own gain - and that he’s not alone - I feel the ruthlessness in me growing stronger. Before it’s too late, I must stop them and uncover the truth behind their evil plans. And when I do...Gods help us all, because there’s no telling who will survive.

Kyoko si trova nel bel mezzo di una guerra senza tempo tra i potenti Guardiani e il Sommo Guardiano che è diventato il nemico ... un signore dei demoni che ha il potere di distruggerli tutti. I segreti vengono mantenuti e i veri cuori sono nascosti sotto strati di ghiaccio e malvagità. Quando il nemico mostra di avere un cuore e l`amico sembra non averne, questi potenti immortali ingaggiano una battaglia tra di loro per proteggere la sacerdotessa. Lei è il centro del loro interesse e ogni guardiano cerca di trasformarla in ciò che è destinata a diventare ... un proprio possesso.

Гаррет и его близкие оказались по разные стороны баррикад. Старые законы сожрало магическое пламя и теперь ничего не будет так, как прежде. Лидеры Братства достигли своей цели. Но получили ли они то, чего так рьяно желали? Из ловушки между мирами вырвался тот, о чьем существовании заклинатели даже не подозревали.

Академия, магия, девушки, интриги. Что еще надо для счастья? Может просто выжить и не стать другим? Впрочем остаться собой иногда сложнее, чем выжить.