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Deep in the dark forest, in a cottage that spins on birds’ legs behind a fence topped with human skulls, lives the baba yaga. A guardian of the water of life, she lives with her sisters and takes to the skies in a giant mortar and pestle, creating tempests as she goes. Those who come across the baba yaga may find help, or hinderance, or horror. She is wild, she is woman, she is witch—and these are her tales.

Immergiti in un mondo dove gli alberi sussurrano segreti, le nonne volano e i giganti stringono amicizia con i cenerini. Quest'opera è una raccolta di quattro storie incantevoli che celebrano la magia della natura, la forza dell'amicizia e il potere dei legami familiari. L'autrice intreccia realtà e fantasia con una prosa delicata e toccante, creando un'esperienza di lettura indimenticabile per lettori di tutte le età.

One perfectly ordinary day turned into chaos, but it wasn’t all bad. Sure, I had to fight for my life, but I also rescued the darling damsel Sophia and met the legendary adventurer Stormbreaker. That fateful encounter unlocked a rare and mysterious new class: [Runesmith]. To top it off, I earned a spot in the Dungeon Divers Guild. Now the race for survival starts. The fear of starving to death hangs over their heads due to the increased metabolism their higher attributes give them.

Mysterious alien entities have emerged to enslave humanity. They draw their identities and their immense powers from the gods of ancient myth and legend. Only David Montague, billionaire inventor, stands in their way. With the ability to read auras, he’s amassed for himself wealth and power, but now his ability will be turned toward more noble ends: defending humanity.

Can a legendary warrior become a mage? Can a master of the sword take up the staff? With a little help, one swordsman intends to do just that. Master swordsman Leo Faulkner travels to Crestmarch, a frontier town, where he hopes to learn wild magic. Fortunately for him, the beautiful Mage Seer Elizabeth Kincaid agrees to be his tutor. Leo soon discovers that the edge of the world is more dangerous than it first appeared. As his studies begin, monsters emerge and encroach upon Crestmarch, forcing Leo to defend his new home.

Jack Pritcher has hit rock bottom, losing his home and job. Just when he believes his sanity might be next, he's presented with an opportunity that sounds utterly unbelievable. The offer on the table is to become a guardian of a Portal, a doorway to another world. But there's a twist–he must keep it a secret. Portals, it turns out, are alive in some way. They possess sentience and dictate their own set of rules that guardians must follow, under the penalty of death.

The body of the latest minion of the demigod Aeyr was barely cold when we found our next urgent task. Some dude calling himself the Searcher, on the hunt for explorers and scholars, with the goal of ending their careers…and their lives. At the top of the list is Lirien, a kangaroo beastkin Brin has worked with before. My bevy of sexy women and I saddled up and made a beeline for Olliaran, land of the elves and the motherload of archaeological sites. Lirien is an explorer, made from the same mold as a certain raider of tombs, looking for something our enemy did not want found.

A brand-new collection of chilling stories by master of horror Kim Newman, in which Jack the Ripper still stalks the streets, Frankenstein's monster rises from the Arctic ice, and the terrifying legacy of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde haunts fog-shrouded London. This volume also includes a brand-new exclusive Anno Dracula story, 'Yokai Town: Anno Dracula 1899', which sets the scene for the forthcoming novel Anno Dracula 1999: Daikaiju.

Books 1-5 in the Divine Elements an OP MC Xianxia series are now available in this special omnibus bundle, filled with action, adventure, and epic cultivation!

A lo largo de su travesía, Tse-i-La se enfrenta a desafíos sobrenaturales y conoce a personajes extraordinarios que lo guían en su camino hacia la iluminación espiritual. Con una prosa poética y evocadora, Villiers de L'Isle Adam crea un universo fascinante lleno de simbolismo y metáforas, explorando temas como la búsqueda interior, el significado de la existencia y la conexión entre el hombre y el cosmos.

A lo largo de sus viajes, Iranon se encuentra con diferentes personas y lugares, pero nunca logra encontrar la ciudad que tanto anhela. A medida que pasa el tiempo, Iranon comienza a darse cuenta de la futilidad de su búsqueda y la naturaleza efímera de la belleza y la juventud.

El Rubí es un cuento del poeta y escritor nicaragüense Rubén Darío que narra la historia de un joven príncipe llamado Alfonso, quien se obsesiona con encontrar un rubí legendario que se dice posee poderes mágicos. A lo largo de su búsqueda, el príncipe se enfrenta a desafíos y tentaciones que ponen a prueba su determinación y su carácter. Conforme avanza la trama, Alfonso descubre que el verdadero valor del rubí no reside en sus supuestos poderes sobrenaturales, sino en las lecciones de humildad y sabiduría que aprende en el camino.

Every thirty years, an ancient god hosts a very dangerous game. After Ryder Copeland wakes in a hospital after a suicide attempt, two people immediately try to murder him. A woman named Juliet saves his life and then reveals that he succeeded in his suicide after all. They’re both dead, but a mad god has granted them five more days of life... if they’re willing to kill for it.

Toby Adams saved the world once before. Now he must do it again. The catch? This world isn’t Earth. It’s Eclipsia, a fantasy realm Toby visited as a kid. And he’s having a bit of trouble remembering how he accomplished his world-saving mission the first time. Magic was involved, he’s sure of that. Powerful companions, too. Possibly even a magical weapon of some kind.

The fire’s gone. The dead stayed behind. Ethan Matthews thought coming back to Crestwood High would bring closure. He’s not a student anymore. Now he’s a teacher. And he’s married to Hanna, his high school sweetheart, one of the few who survived the fire that scarred them both. But something’s still lurking in those halls. Whispers echo through empty classrooms. Shadows shift when no one’s there. The ones who died? They never left. And they’re not here to haunt Ethan. They’re trying to make him remember. As old memories crawl back, Ethan starts questioning everything he thought he knew.

Discover ten unforgettable short stories that will captivate your imagination, challenge your thoughts, and take you on a journey through the unexpected. In this genre-spanning anthology, each story begins with a single striking image and unfolds into a vivid world of adventure, emotion, and intrigue. Whether you're a fan of science fiction, fantasy, dark humor, or philosophical musings, this collection offers something for everyone.

There is a mermaid in this book. There is a sea monster. There are sirens. This book has monsters and murders, elephants and polar bears and wolves, of a kind. It has crappy jobs and happy escapes. It has funerals and hospitals and hope. Its homes are haunted by people haunted by the things they cannot face. Its halls are quiet, its colors are loud, and it will take you on a journey if you’re willing to stay the course. Are you?

Beginnend mit einem mysteriösen Mordfall, in dem der Erzähler - Dumas selbst - in eine surreale Welt voller rätselhafter Geschichten gezogen wird, führt das Werk durch eine Vielzahl von phantasmagorischen Erzählungen. Dumas, bekannt für seine historischen Romane, beweist mit diesem Werk sein Geschick für das Fantastische.

An anthology of airships and outlaws... Journey deeper into the vibrant world of Endless Frontier in this captivating collection of four thrilling tales. Ranging from short stories to novellas, these chronicles expand the rich tapestry of a realm where magic and technology collide. Follow a young Sariya Vaeliz as she executes an audacious plan to steal a marvelous airship. Witness Kasta Krane's harrowing escape into the unforgiving desert, where she rediscovers her strength. Join Deputy Raelyn Bovien in a race against time to catch a terrifying serial killer.

In the heart of Jacksen County, Jason has begun to carve out his new destiny. With his magic system now reset, he’s focused on doing something new with his life—ranching. After taking a job at Eldritch Ranch, Jason embraces his role as a rancher under the employ of Sera—a fierce beauty who currently owns the ranch. With a reset Tracker to guide him, he’s establishing his skills with unique rancher spells and learning more about magical beasts.