Anthologies & Short Stories

As the crown prince of Lustburg, Sol Luxuria had the dream life: beautiful maids trained to please his slightest desires, a strict but gentle wolf girl serving him as a knight, a beautiful witch as a teacher and a mature Saintess with some very interesting tendencies. Once he awakened and truly inherited the crown, it would get even better... but first, he might have to put down a few pesky nobles with rebellious thoughts.

Magic is real—all the myths and legends of mankind come from a place that actually exists. And Jonathan is about to go there… The world of Skyhall awaits, unlocked by a mysterious inheritance from Jonathan’s eccentric, adventuring uncle. The threats are legion—dungeons, undead, wyverns, and beastfolk—but Jonathan has a unique class that will give him the power to expand and improve his own airship. In time, he will turn it into a veritable fortress and flying palace.

Tras una infancia dura, marcada por las palizas de su padre y las dificultades de crecer en la aldea, el joven Ahren no se puede creer la suerte que tiene cuando Falk, el guardabosques, lo elige como su aprendiz después de participar en la prueba de aptitud que se celebra cada año. Su nuevo maestro le instruye en el tiro con arco y la lucha contra las criaturas oscuras hasta que sucede algo inesperado el día de la ceremonia de primavera: cuando Ahren toca la Piedra de los Dioses, el objeto se ilumina por primera vez en la historia.

Enter the mythic beginnings of Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian world in this powerful collection featuring The Shadow Kingdom, The Hyborian Age, and A Witch Shall Be Born. Filled with ancient kingdoms, dark prophecy, and legendary sword-and-sorcery adventure, this volume is a compelling introduction to one of fantasy’s most iconic worlds.

Full of glimpses into gleaming worlds and fairy tales with teeth, Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories is a collection of acclaimed and awarded work from Amal El-Mohtar. "A stunning performance.”—Kirkus on The River Has Roots (Earphones Award winner) With confidence and style, El-Mohtar guides...

Relatos fantásticos de gatos y trenes es un intento por reivindicar a dos criaturas que por frecuentación o excesiva confianza solemos rebajar a simples arquetipos. Los gatos y los trenes ocupan un lugar privilegiado en este libro, y no justamente por asociaciones caprichosas sino por astucias mutuas, por sincronías, por merodeos cómplices en la noche. Los narradores clásicos incluidos evidencian un destino que pocos han logrado eludir: es imposible escribir un relato habitado por felinos o ferrocarriles sin que el misterio sea el verdadero protagonista.

Imaginative stories of dark powers, courageous heroes, and breathtaking adventure from "one of the pioneer women in science fiction" (Anne McCaffrey). In a career spanning from the Golden Age of science fiction and fantasy to the modern age, Andre Norton's brilliant mind and inimitable talents...

One sunny day, a routine airshow ended with me flying through a portal to another world. Here, warplanes aren’t the only thing in the sky. Oh, and my mind has a tendency to see what others are thinking. Now, amongst airships, beautiful beastkin, floating continents, and telepathic powers, I’ll have to pick a side to fight for. When I do, I'll have to prove my loyalty, my skill, and play my part in saving this world from an evil that crossed from my world into this one.

Four years alone in the Oregon wilderness cured Ethan Reed of a lot of things. Corporate burnout. Panic attacks. Any expectation that life would ever surprise him again. Then a wounded elf collapsed in his yard during a blizzard. Lyra is a silver-haired ranger fleeing hunters who've been capturing her kind. Mara is a born werewolf with amber eyes and a tactical mind sharper than her fangs. Nerissa is an ancient naiad who moves through water like it's an extension of her soul. None of them should exist. All of them need his help.

A stunning collection of award-winning fantasy and science fiction short stories from the New York Times bestselling author of the Between Earth and Sky trilogy—including a new novella set in the world of Trail of Lightning. Rebecca Roanhorse’s first publication, “Welcome to Your Authentic...

Not all born to lead want the responsibility. K is a werewolf born into the most powerful bloodline in the Den. The daughter of the Alpha, she is someone others in her territory expect to be an example of greatness. But K doesn't want to lead. she only wants to be free. To avoid the growing...

Parmi les nombreux textes que H. P. Lovecraft aura remaniés ou écrits pour autrui, cette longue nouvelle est de loin la plus importante. En 1929, alors qu’il est au faîte de sa créativité, sa jeune cliente Zealia Bishop, familière des grandes plaines arides de l’Oklahoma, lui commande un récit basé sur une vague légende indienne.

Die Kämpfe toben. Kann die Wahrheit in den Seelen meiner Gefährten den Schleier aus Lügen durchbrechen? Ich bewege mich auf Messers Schneide. Bei Nacht bringe ich die dunklen Kreaturen zur Strecke, die in die Welt der Sterblichen eindringen. Bei Tag werde ich wieder zur Schülerin, versage im Unterricht und weiche den Blicken der Männer aus, die sich nicht mehr daran erinnern, dass ich deren Gefährtin bin. Die Auseinandersetzungen mit River und Cole gleichen einem Kampf an zwei Fronten. Doch nun nähert sich Ostara, die Nacht, in der die Magie am stärksten ist, und Anspannung erfüllt die Luft.

One big dream. One little fairy. One last chance. Lina only wants one thing in life; to be a Christmas fairy. The problem? Her magic can be a little wild, and she has an addiction to candy canes. With her big heart, she is determined to make her dream come true. In this short story collection, follow Lina from her childhood, through her school years, and into adulthood. Every stage in her life brings new trials to overcome.

A riveting collection of short stories, each a soul rending experience unbound by the confines of the mortal plane, each offering a unique journey into the titillating realm beyond the pale. Captivating, intoxicating, but not for the timid. Enter at your own risk.