Resultados para "Tin" en Fantasía

Simeon Bell just hasn’t been himself. Although he has spent a happy year as a roustabout with the Carnival of Mysteries—accompanied by his beloved, Crow Rapp—lately something has felt off. Maybe he hasn’t been himself because he doesn’t fully know who he is. Abandoned in a foundling home as an infant, he has never known anything about his family and has never met another of his kind. A tiny box found on the carnival midway leads Simeon and Crow on a quest to Simeon’s childhood home in the Victorian slums of London, where he discovers the ability to move through time.

Tin is the most famous fae in Oz for all the wrong reasons. Cursed with a stone heart, he is the perfect assassin: ruthless, efficient, and merciless, with thousands of kills to his name. When his old friend, Lion, offers him a small fortune to deliver Dorothy to the South for his lover to wear the girl’s head as her own, Tin doesn’t hesitate to accept the unsavory deal. Magic has hidden dangerous lies behind glamor, trapped innocents in curses, and left the land of Oz in turmoil — none more so than the South.

Magic is fading, and humanity is at the brink of extinction. Sybil lived and breathed the life of a miner, delving deep into monster-infested caverns and perilous shafts, risking her life to unearth Relics of an ancient past for food and shelter. That is until one day, she discovers a Relic that would change her fate from a simple miner to an Ascended—a Relic that connected her to the magic that was once lost.

Join the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow as they journey across the fantastic magical Land of Oz in search of the Tin Woodman's long-lost sweetheart. In a series of adventures sure to thrill Oz fans both old and new, these beloved friends face such challenges as a selfish giantess and a group of quarrelsome dragons--all to fulfill a promise made long ago to a beautiful Munchkin girl. The Tin Woodman sits on the glittering tin throne of his splendid tin castle, ruling the Winkle Country of the Land of Oz with the help of his best friend, the Scarecrow.

The Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow are regaling each other with tales at the Woodman's palace in the Winkie Country when a Gillikin boy named Woot wanders in. After he is fed and rested, Woot asks the Woodman how he came to be made of tin. The Tin Woodman is reunited with his Munchkin sweetheart Nimmie Amee from the days when he was flesh and blood.

In The Brave Tin Soldier, a beautifully touching tale often attributed to the Grimm tradition, a one-legged toy soldier embarks on an unexpected journey filled with danger, devotion, and quiet heroism. Separated from the delicate paper ballerina he admires from afar, the soldier is swept through dark gutters, stormy waters, and the jaws of hungry creatures—yet his steadfast spirit never falters. Every twist of fate tests his bravery, loyalty, and unbreakable heart as he faces trials far larger than himself.

"Once upon a time, there were twenty-five tin soldiers who were all brothers, as they were all born from an old tin spoon. They held their weapons on their arms, their heads were turned to the right and their uniform, red and blue, was rather smart." One tin soldier, though he was exactly the same as his brothers, found himself, by accident, setting out alone on a series of adventures. But do not worry, this tin soldier was afraid of nothing. - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist.

Able to render themselves invisible, immortal stealth guardians, like Aiden, have been protecting humans from the dark power of the Demons of Fear for centuries. But the demons might soon have a powerful tool in their hands that allows them to seduce humans to the dark side. The person to provide them with this elixir is the human scientist Leila... Unbeknownst to Leila, the drug she's developing to cure Alzheimer's Disease has the unexpected side effect of weakening the mind's resistance to the influence of demons...

Venice, Italy, early 1800s. When vampire Nico purchases a house to further his fellow vampires' goal of creating a secure compound within Venice, he doesn't expect to get a headstrong wife in the bargain. He plans to send her to the mainland after their wedding night so he can continue his debauched bachelor life.

But when he meets the unexpectedly beautiful Oriana for the first time, his plans are forgotten.

I know how to fix broken things. I'm one of Earth's top engineers. But a sexy Rhonar warrior with a scarred past? That may be a challenge even for me. An explosion on the moon base has me careening into space. If it weren't for the hot alien pilot Brokdar, I'd still be floating amongst the...

This collection contains the seventh and eighth Bureau stories: Caroled and Camouflaged. Caroled: Charles Grimes hasn’t celebrated Christmas in years, so spending December in San Francisco while keeping an eye out for monsters sounds like an easy way to earn a few bucks. He should have learned by now that nothing is ever easy. Camouflaged: Ever since Ralph Crespo was trapped in human form, he’s been going through the motions at a job he once loved. Maybe that’s why the Bureau chief seems to have demoted him to messenger.

In a world where monsters lurk around every corner, and second chances are anything but straightforward, Billy and Tina must learn to trust each other—and themselves—to survive. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, epic battles, and heartfelt twists, That Time I Died, Met the Goddess, Got Reincarnated with Tina, and Defeated the Evil! is a lighthearted isekai adventure that proves even the unlikeliest heroes can shine.

Noted as one of the most popular series in American literature, the works of L. Frank Baum have been brought together in this singular collection that ensures the fun never stops! Embark on the journey that has capitated audiences for more than a century. 

Kimberly Burns—a self-sufficient, nineteen-year-old—expects her customary camping trip to be a calming escape from the non-stop demands of college life but the attack from a recently turned vampire changes everything. Aaron Calem has been trying to resist the blood lust raging through his new body, but the unfamiliar voice in his head won't let him pass up an easy meal. When he's left with a girl barely clinging to life, he must choose between loyalty to his brothers or his own morality.

Every other princess prepares to rule her kingdom after her father's death. Me? I have to get ready to rule all underwater kingdoms - after killing my father. I already fulfilled the prophecy once. Kind of. I have no interest in killing again. But no one asked what I want. It's this stupid Queen Sirena prophecy. My father - my real, biological father - is obsessed. And he's the king, so he gets what he wants. Namely me, embracing a destiny I fear.

Having just gained her freedom and started her journey, Sybil faces the looming threat of Soulblade; both an infamous criminal organization and an ancient relic. Meanwhile, Armag Hollow, the land she resides in, is in peril. With the Grand Checkpoint gone, the Beasts of the Dark Hollow threaten to infest the land, all while old machinations come to life and insanity pervades the land. Plans of old are set in motion to achieve upheaval; all to kill the Mayor, the sickness that plagues the land once in for all. And once that is done, a new era for Armag Hollow will soon follow. 

My life as I know it is over. And no, I'm not being dramatic. I've been living as a human, but now I have to return to my mermaid roots because my dad is the new king of Valora. As soon as we arrive, he sends me to the Dark Sea Academy. Whispers and glares greet me at every turn. Students accuse my dad of killing the previous king, his brother. My first night, the most popular girl tries to kill me. I barely escape, only to run into Bash. He's older and one wrong move from being expelled. Also as gorgeous as he is arrogant. 

While Kimberly grapples with her recent transition as a vampire, the Calem brothers struggle with the aftereffects of drinking Akira's blood. And to make matters worse, Aaron's hunger is out of control, and Presley can't seem to find his usual optimism or get his chest to stop hurting.

You can never escape your past. And Zach and Luke Calem are tired of running. With Blackheart in the rearview, they arrive at their new home with The Family in Northern Ireland. Luke tries to stay away from the queen but finds it an impossible task. Leveraging his influence, he keeps the people closest to him safe, yet struggles to reconcile the person he desires to be with the role he must evolve into. Meanwhile, Zach will do anything to keep his brother from falling apart—except confront his own inner demons.

Now that Kimberly's life is undeniably intertwined with Aaron's, the future remains unclear. And with the pressures of college life and The Legion hovering over the brothers' every move, she wonders if she's bitten off more than she can chew. She wants to remain a part of Aaron's life, but at what cost? Meanwhile, Aaron is dealing with the consequences of his choice not to drink blood and the presence of his newfound protectors. Though he wants nothing but freedom for him and his brothers, he can't imagine the thought of leaving Kimberly behind in Blackheart.