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In a world of monsters, magic, and empires, no one can tolerate a weak king. Pirin, heir to the throne, should’ve had every advantage in life, but he is an Embercore—a magical cripple. His arcane techniques and psychic bloodline abilities are more likely to blow up in his face than work properly. No matter what, he’ll always be a step behind. But unstable magic can be the most devastating if used just right. Armed with nothing but stubborn determination, he sets out into foreign lands to fix his soul, find an animal familiar, and push the absolute limits of his unstable abilities.

A year has passed since Captain Blast Johnson successfully conquered the savage world of Arkolny. As a new enemy emerges to disrupt the delicate tranquility of the planet, the threat will not come from above, but from below. Our hero must journey deep into the core of Arkolny to face an ancient evil that threatens to enslave the inhabitants of the surface. Will Blast be able to thwart their diabolical plans?

A world drowned in rot and blood, where the infected tear through flesh and bone with savage hunger. Moira carries a deadly poison—a biotoxin that will burn through the infected, but also doom the innocent. As rivers run crimson and screams echo through the ruins, survival means choosing who lives… and who becomes the next meal. Dead Horizon drags you into a brutal nightmare of flesh, death, and desperate mercy—where the line between hunter and hunted is soaked in gore and despair.

Pirin has taken his first steps into a wider world, but he has a long way to go before he catches up to the rest of the mages. As he crosses an ocean in search for a teacher, Pirin encounters a long-buried ruin that’s attracting all the nearby wildlife—and not the friendly kind. Worse, the local guilds are scrambling to take control of the ruins. The risks might be great, but the rewards waiting in the depths are even greater. Though he’s gained a little power, the true climb is just beginning, and he’ll need every advantage he can get if he wants to overcome the deficiencies of his Embercore.

New York musician Jude Rossi's world is shattered when his 14-year-old daughter, Little Blue—a rising star in the music scene—dies unexpectedly at her record deal party. Though the coroner’s report lists “overdose,” Jude knows that his daughter’s disdain for drugs means there’s something far more sinister at play.

A lyrical fantasy tale woven with nature’s wisdom, The Riddle Forest is a meditative story about listening beyond words, finding home in connection, and healing the bond between humankind and the natural world.

In the year 2146, the Earth Defense Fleet tasks Captain Blast Johnson with testing an experimental propulsion system. After crash landing on the savage alien world of Arkolny, Blast must use all his strength and military training to survive fierce encounters and defeat deadly foes. However, not everything is as it appears, and our hero will find himself deciding the fate of two worlds.

For twelve-year-old Dave, the sprawling junkyard is a treasure trove of possibilities. But he never imagined he'd unearth a mysterious device that hums with a secret, inner light. When he and his brilliant best friend, Zara, activate it, a dazzling map made of pure energy springs to life, pointing the way to the legendary lost treasure of a master inventor known only as the Technomancer. Their adventure is a thrilling puzzle box of forgotten technology and hidden wonders.

In the glow of the holiday season, one life is quietly transformed. The story follows a central character whose everyday struggles and hidden longings come into sharp focus against the backdrop of Christmas. Through encounters with family, friends, and moments of solitude, the season becomes more than decorations and traditions — it becomes a mirror reflecting what has been lost, what still matters, and what might yet be found. As challenges unfold, the character is tested in ways both tender and difficult.

The Mainland awaits. Pirin is going to steal from an Unbound Lord. With a deadline to save his kingdom, Pirin is going to need all the elixirs and arcane resources he can get his hands on. Following the guidance of his new and mysterious instructor, he plans to steal from one of the Emperor’s top enforcers. But the balance of power on the Mainland is shifting, and the Unbound Lords’ loyalties may not be as secure as they seem. Pirin doesn’t have time to get caught up in imperial politics. He finally has a chance to reveal his power to the world.

Peter Pan is thirty years old and drifting through life in London when he follows a strange rabbit into a world he doesn’t recognize. Wonderland is still strange, but it has changed. Gears and clocks hum where magic once ruled, and childhood is treated like a resource to be controlled. As Peter searches for his missing cat, Tinker, he uncovers a world shaped by time, power, and forgotten stories. Blending Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, Peter in Wonderland is a modern fairy tale about getting lost, holding on to wonder, and finding your way back to who you are.

Frank Mallory thought he’d left the violence behind. A former mob enforcer turned quiet private investigator’s assistant, he built a life with Patricia – a life he never believed he deserved. Then a professional hit meant for Frank takes Patricia instead. Now, grief burns through him like acid, stripping away the man she made him into. What’s left is what he always was – a predator who knows how to wait, watch, and kill without hesitation. As Frank hunts down the men responsible, he cuts deeper into the city’s underworld than he ever planned, uncovering old debts and darker secrets.

Tesian Gold is a companion novel to The Last Light of Llad, set in a seaport city where spices, secrets, and silence rule. As dark and holy artifacts pass unseen through its canals, a leprechaun, a teen-age black-market runner, an elf owl, a Mere of Sophi, a one-eyed strategist, and a gold-toothed bearded stranger are drawn together--each carrying more than they intend. This is a story of quiet courage, costly choices, and the unseen acts that prepare the world for war.

When failed farmer, Jack Wilbur, finds his family has been butchered and skinned, he sets out on the hunt for the vicious mass-murderer, Vulture Rathbone. Along the way, he teams up with rabbi-turned-zombie hunter, Yishai ben Raziel; and the pair set off on a hunt that will leave bodies, gore and a lot of blood on the prairie. This Splatter Western novella features graphic depictions of SA, gore, violence and dated cultural references. Listener discretion is advised!

A mischievous leprechaun. A land of magic and shadow. Tarn O'Grady's adventures weave folklore and fantasy into tales of wit, wonder, and danger. Step into the Land of Llad, where magic lingers in the mists and mischief waits at every turn. Tarn O'Grady is no ordinary leprechaun. With silver shoes on his feet, a twinkle in his eye, and a pocket full of riddles, he dances between light and shadow, weaving tricks and tales wherever he goes. Along the way he encounters dwarfs, elves, witches, banshees, and even the dark fairies--each meeting more dangerous, and delightful, than the last.

Taking up where the first volume ended, Sigmund the Volsung and Eileza Andavarsdottir, young thirteen year old teenagers are still on their own, having run away from home in order to be together, and not be forced to marry others for the sake of political alliances. The Guardians of Midgard have come together and are moving their armies east to confront the tyranny of Hister's Midgard Empire. The queen is pregnant and the forces of the dark side are determined to slay both her and the child, for they know that the child is a messiah that will be their undoing.

Life for 13-year-old Joseph Young is pre-defined, living in a small-town farming community where generations upon generations have lived, where everybody knows everybody, and where everybody takes care of everybody. When the government's newly formed Children's Alliance Coalition announces they will be coming to town to audit families, everybody is walking on eggshells. Families are told that if they do not meet Coalition standards, their children will be taken and placed in approved Coalition homes, never to see their families again upon fear of punishment or death.