Eighteen-year-old Becca is a regular kid. At least on the outside. Everything is fine until she dials 9-1-1 after waking up from a terrifying vision of the future. The cops come banging at her door at midnight, but she can't open or leave the house. There's a man in her room with a strange blade, staring at her with his red eyes.

As the first female heir to the throne of Rahm, Ria is surrounded by skeptics. Her dazzling wit and easy confidence hide the truth: she really doesn’t know what she’s doing. But she’d better learn fast because her father’s volatile behavior is getting worse. When the king gets embroiled in a power struggle with Merek, captain of the Wall Guard, Ria sees an opportunity. She proposes a tour of the damaged wall, giving her an excuse to prove herself by acting in her father’s stead. But Merek doesn’t have time for Ria’s schemes. A criminal network has infiltrated a critical border city, and he resents being pulled from his post. Abandoning his investigation could lead to disaster. Stubborn wills collide as Ria and Merek wrestle in a shifting balance of power. Only by learning to trust each other can they merge their strong personalities into a dynamic partnership. Will it be enough to save Ria when the threat to Rahm turns dangerously personal? Enjoy this free download of Burden of Power, Book #1 in the gripping Wallkeeper trilogy. With rich layers of action, combat, political intrigue, and romantic suspense, you'll be drawn into a world where characters come alive and keep you wondering about them long after you’ve read the last page. Immerse yourself in the world of Wallkeeper today!

Bartholomew Roberts is retiring, leaving his son in command of the Queen Anne’s Revenge. It is his first command, and it may be his last. The Alliance will do everything in their power to ensure that he fails. Failure in the Alliance is not tolerated. If Doc Roberts is lucky, they will hang him. If not, he will be sent to a reeducation center, mind-wiped, and a control collar will be placed around his neck, then he will be paraded in the streets of Avalon’s capital city, as an example of what happens to people who fail in their missions. He can’t afford to fail!

This short story follows Ada, an innocent seventeen-year-old girl who receives terrible news: her father has lost his job and the farm’s soil is polluted, next to nothing grows. With no income, her family is sure to starve. Ada meets a fairy who has sent her a message from her master: he wants to offer Ada a way to save her family. Who is this master? Why does he want to help Ada’s family? More importantly, what does he want in return? Follow Ada’s story in a magical world filled with fairies, spells, and Germanic mythology as she travels into the Hearth Tree to find a way to save her family from starvation.

Graves are being robbed, and it looks like it's for the Gravetide ritual, a spell so powerful that if invoked correctly, will give the caster absolute power over the five elements of magick. She is from a long line of Gate Guardians and the last time the Gravetide ritual spell was cast, her ancestor died to prevent the spell from manifesting. Unfortunately, the secret to the counter spell died with him. The worst part is, it looks like an archdemon is casting this. She has six days, six hours, and six minutes to find the castor or the world of magick and men will cease to be the same. Forever.

He wanted peace. He found a life-changing adventure… Tristan Blake’s time in the army left him scarred and broken. Now that he’s home from war, the atheist bishop’s son wants nothing more than the peace and quiet of the New Zealand coast. When a Maori priest named Rau offers him a lift, neither of them expect a ride that could change their lives forever. On a beach up north, a mysterious man scores Rau a colossal snapper with no bait. As Joshua joins the atheist and the priest on their journey to the heart of the nation, Tristan is surprised by his provocative friendship. As word of the jean-sporting guru spreads, the prime minister and Tristan’s father take notice… Tristan is left with a choice: follow a man who demands love that could transform his life, or thwart Joshua’s influence by doing the unthinkable… A New Kind of Zeal is a spiritual and psychological suspense novel for people of all walks of life. If you enjoy compelling characters, a new take on ancient teachings, and stories with a New Zealand flair, then you’ll love Michelle Warren’s book of faith under fire. Download A New Kind of Zeal to explore a whole new world today.

In summary, this is a fast-moving and exciting futuristic novel with dramatic human-alien conflict, fully fleshed-out characters, solid and innovative techno-thriller elements, and a fresh, thought-provoking concept. For fans of this exhilarating genre, "War Torrent" will be a blast. Excellent! - The Columbia Review In The Outworlds: War Torrent , unlikely heroes are on a collision course with destiny amidst a desperate fight against radical evil... Early in the twenty-fourth century, human pioneers on the fringe of Earth's interstellar colonial frontier make a profound discovery: The first evidence of intelligent alien life. Although the explorers judge the ancient alien species of space-faring reptilians, known as Angorgals, to be extinct, they also find evidence the Angorgals had reached Earth many centuries ago and were far more than mere visitors... When a surprise Sekkalan attack in the distant Sceytera System against Mokisia destroys a fragile peace between these two Angorgal subsects, a teenaged soldier-priest in training, Zy K'olt, will struggle with doubt, fear, and acceptance of his mysterious spiritual gifts in a quest to confront the evil Sekkalan threat. At the same time, the invasion shatters Major Krajenar Attazahal's reputation as a successful Mokisiaan intelligence officer, driving her down a desperate path of redemption to the very edge of survival in order to defend her home. Under siege, the Mokisiaans soon learn their alienated brethren have launched both a sinister and technologically superior offensive, one that threatens to inflict more than just military defeat upon them. The Sekkalan war is the start of a new interstellar crusade orchestrated by evil ethereal entities - the Ruuksauro - whose intent is radical genetic purification of the galaxy, and Earth's Stone Age humans are their next target.

Thrown out of the orphanage for stealing, Oskar has been struggling to perfect her skills in the art of surviving the streets, all while disguising the fact that she is masquerading as a boy. But the dangers of the game she is playing escalate when a dark mage and an assassin appear on her rooftop haunts. Which side of a battle between the king and the princess should she choose? Or has the choice already been made for her? This novelette provides a back story for one of your favorite characters from The Crafter Chronicles . It is a great standalone read as an introduction to the world of Matthew B. Berg, or as a companion piece to his trilogy begun with The Crafter's Son . (And it doesn't spoil any major plot lines of the story, if you haven't yet begun the series!) Framed around the days leading up to Oskar's arrival at Ridderzaal Castle, this story is roughly 14,000 words. (About 1/6th the length of the first book.) And, unlike the slower unfolding of The Crafter's Son , this book gets right into the action!

A nameless young boy feels trapped in his life... ...powerless at the hands of his abusive, alcoholic parents. All that is about to change when he discovers a strange book in their possession. As he soon learns of its power, a journey down a dark, dangerous path begins. One that will change his life forever.

But when it comes time to pay for her services, Mayor Archer Bertrand has a change of heart. After all, the old races are legally non-people and can’t sign contracts. That was just his first mistake. This short story is set in the old races-inhabited world of Magorian & Jones, written by Taylen Carver. It is not commercially released, but provided free to readers and fans of the series. 1.0: The Memory of Water 1.1: Rainmaker 2.0: The Triumph of Felix 3.0: The Shield of Agrona 4.0: The Rivers Ran Red 5.0: The Divine and Deadly …and more to come. Short Urban Fantasy ____ Praise for Taylen Carver’s urban fantasy: Plenty of exciting twists and turns. Feel the tingling of danger, the aha's of escaping death, and the excitement of magic I loved this and will continue on with the series. A very satisfying first book for a new series blends the paranormal and the thriller/suspense you expect in a who done it crime story ___ Canadian author Taylen Carver writes edgy urban fantasy, doesn’t pull punches, and would rather be writing unless otherwise notified. When not writing, Taylen can usually be found inside speculative fiction of other authors. Favourites include Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kevin Hearne, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Emma Bull.

The exclusive behind-the-scenes report from the King of Hell, detailing what happened during the spell that "successfully" turned Nick Barnes into a demon. Demon Curse, the prequel to the Demon Cat Chronicles is available now! If you like a band of misfits, sympathetic antiheroes, and a dash of humor, you'll love Marie Flynn's urban fantasy series. The angels and demons in this series are not religious. Grab your copy now and strap in for a thrilling ride...

Nadia and her cat Orains, piloted the Lilly Princess around the world in search of sunken magical treasure. She's got a lead on the sunken wreck of the Astrea and her magical cargo. A magical storm conjured by the Samurai, a group of mages with designs of their own on the treasure, pushes them off course. What could have scuttled the entire mission turns fortuitous when they discover the mystical treasure of Neptune's Cat. And once Orains puts on one of the collars, things may never be the same again.

A Cat's Guide to Serving a Warlock is the prequel story to A Cat's Guide to Bonding with Dragons which tells the story of how a Bengal cat from South Wales came to be in Astravar's world. Astravar, is the most powerful warlock in the realm and one of the most powerful who has every lived. But he lacks something. He needs a creature who can help him complete the greatest spell of them all. He knows he'll need a cat. In fact, he'll need the greatest cat imaginable. One from another dimension whose destiny, perhaps, is tightly knotted with his own.

One high school dropout. An illegal biohacking facility. Can she escape this criminal organisation? After her mother died, Tara Jackson-Smith lost her way. She struggled with her exam revision and made some bad choices. When she met Xavier, her world changed completely. He gave her everything she ever dreamed of and soon they married. But after the honeymoon period was over, Tara began to suspect her new husband of illicit behaviour and tracked his whereabouts. She thought he’d been having an affair. After discovering what he was really involved in, she wished he had been having an affair, for the truth was far more disturbing. However by now, Tara knows too much and must escape for fear of becoming a victim herself. Will she ever be free? High Connections is the prequel to Bad Connections , both of which are women’s near-future fiction with a dark, dystopian twist. If you like Black Mirror , you’ll love J. M. Eckford’s page-turning novella. Sign up to the VIP Reader Club today for free and as a thank you, you’ll receive Tara’s story, High Connections straight to your inbox. Simply supply your email address, sit back, and enjoy your free book! Content warning: Contains strong language and adult themes.

A finder of lost things, he’s been a missing person for years. Will a visit to the magical blood market jumpstart his stalled life? Rogue wizard Tom has been trying to outrun failure forever. Determined to find work, he visits the disreputable blood market, where a gaudy guard demands to see his palm tattoo. And now he’s forced to show the royal crest, revealing his true identity as a runaway prince. He’s confronted by someone from his past… who bears a dangerous offer, too compelling to resist. Can Tom rise to the call of his blood and step into a valiant future? Dare is a riveting high fantasy short story. If you like moody heroes, unpredictable twists, and captivating conflicts, then you’ll love Amanda Twigg’s dashing short story.

Bounty hunter on medieval planet required. Popular quest, sells fast, book early to avoid disappointment. No experience necessary. That was basically how the ad enticed Troy Cooper into signing up for The Stillwater Project , Earth’s finest – and only – purveyor of portal vacations. In his head, of course, nothing could possibly go wrong; he played Fantasy VR games all the time, so the real thing was surely just a natural progression of that. A chance to level-up, even. A long weekend away, on a medieval planet, kicking butt and drinking ale. No big deal. And besides, portal tourism was an actual thing these days – with billboards and everything – so it had to be safe, right? Well, as it turns out, not so much. Because one of the things Troy didn’t really consider was the fact that portal quests are absolutely not the same as playing online games. Not by a long shot, in fact. No second chances, no respawning at the start of a level, and definitely no Invincibility spells to conveniently get his backside out of trouble at the last possible second. Just a very real chance of death. Permanent death. Oh, and a couple of the other things he didn’t consider? Firstly, his online avatar might have ninja-skills, but his real-life body is just a little too out-of-shape to be a bounty hunter. And secondly, ale doesn’t really taste that great. So, join Troy and his gaming friends as they step through the portal for their first – and possibly last – adventure on magical Vangura, where everything that happens along the way may – or may not – be part of the quest they paid for. And remember, when it comes to being a bounty hunter on a medieval planet, it doesn’t really matter what the billboards say… …there’s no such thing as no experience necessary! The Stillwater Project is a standalone story set in the world of the Portal Hunter Chronicles , an original new series that’s perfect for fans of Westworld, Game of Thrones and Stargate .

CLICK THE BUTTON TO JOIN MY NEWSLETTER TO GET YOUR FREE COPY OF THIS BOOK AS A WELCOME GIFT NOW. A mortal girl. An immortal fae prince and his bond-brother warrior. A kiss of Shadow and Light. Caitlin is a handmaiden to a dragon-queen and has hidden her forbidden dark magic her whole life. But the arrival of two handsome strangers at court heralds danger. Caitlin stumbles on a plot to trap the crown princess and discovers a malevolent deadly beast is stalking the queen. When the two handsome strangers turn their seductive attentions on Caitlin, are they merely trying to make her forget her duty to protect the queen and princess, or is this finally a chance at love and a life of her own? Mikkael is a fae prince on a secret mission in the human kingdom. Disguised as humans, he and his warrior bond-brother Striker are intent on uncovering the secrets of the humans’ dragon-queen, and using them to stop the dark magic ravaging their own country. The last thing they expect is for a feisty human handmaiden to get in their way. Her tales of a dark beast she should know nothing about alert them to the possibility that she has secrets of her own, and that maybe her sweet kisses are merely an effort to distract them from their mission. What will happen when they find out the queen’s handmaiden wields the very kind of dark magic they have sworn to destroy?

Jump into seven full-length novels exploring the last great frontier. Rogue Stars has alien invasions, artificial intelligence, galactic intrigue, and heroes that will defy orders to do what is right. Blast off to new worlds. Download this collection today. About the Books: Archangel Down - C. Gockel Commander Noa Sato doesn’t believe in aliens. She’s wrong. In the face of genocide she must hatch a daring plan with a ragtag crew to save the lives of millions—and her own. Every step of the way she is haunted by the final words of a secret transmission: The archangel is down. Betrayal - Pippa DaCosta She is programmed to kill. He’ll do anything to survive. In a world where only one thousand synthetics were built, synthetic #1001 should not exist. She is no ordinary synth and the memories locked inside her code could bring the entire Nine systems, an ex-con Captain Caleb Shepperd, to their knees. Quantum Tangle - Chris Reher A deep cover agent fights to keep the enemy as well as his own people from taking control of a strange alien that has invaded his ship, his mind and his life. It's high adventure in deep space where the voices inside your head are all too real. Starshine - G. S. Jennsen Space is vast and untamed, and it holds many secrets. Now two individuals from opposite ends of settled space are on a collision course with the darkest of those secrets, even as the world threatens to explode around them. Hard Duty - Mark E. Cooper) In the far future, nanotechnology will be all that keeps us alive in a brutal war with the Merkiaari. Into this war-torn galaxy a courageous Marine, an alien geneticist, and a broken hero will unite in common cause to oppose the coming onslaught. Ambassador 1 - Patty Jansen In Coldi society, you can get killed for looking a superior in the eye. Never mind accusing him of murder. Lunar Discovery - Salvador Mercer Alien technology has been discovered on the moon, and NASA scientist, Richard “Rock” Crandon must lead a desperate race to get there before America’s rivals. But it isn’t just the fate of Earth that is at stake in this exciting adventure.

Her world and faith crumbling around her, Iris Straton races on to stop a nameless army from eradicating more towns; but will she and the criminals she’s forced to partner with be enough? Nestled within the land of Fitsengea laid the quiet and unassuming village of Throansburrough, Iris Straton’s beloved lifelong home. When a mysterious army descends on the village one night, ripping away all she loved, Iris must come to grips with being the sole survivor. Setting off to warn other towns, Iris careens into the criminals Bryant, Darren, and Kyle; three wanted men that she cannot trust yet has no choice but to partner with. Scheming their way to the capital city Alaster, Iris finds that corruption runs deep, and her only hope lies in calling out to her creator, the Holy Father. Yet, Iris is certain that He has abandoned her and now she must step into a role she never wanted. The first book of a fantasy trilogy, Sacred Tears: The Dance of Iris, recounts Iris's trek across a land filled with hidden dangers, attempting to vindicate her loved ones and discovering her identity along the way.

Are we culpable for our ancestors' sins? When a former slave girl, and Voodoo witch, returns from the dead to exact her revenge on the descendants of her former owners, Joni Campbell must discover a power dormant in her ancient lineage in order to thwart the witch’s plans. Before it happened, Joni Campbell was an average teenager, living on her family’s old plantation in Baton Rouge. When a ghost appears on Halloween, and warns Joni that Messalina, a Voodoo witch and former slave has returned and is seeking her out in order to steal Joni’s dormant power, she must confront her family’s tragic past, while also discovering an even more ancient truth—that she is descended from a line of noble Druids. Will Messalina succeed, and raise an army of undead, former slaves, in order to exact vengeance on the ancestors of slave owners? Joni is the only one who stands in her way. Druidess introduces a new, modern fantasy series, that takes readers on a thrilling journey into the world of Celtic and Native American mythology, Voodoo, and an eternal realm where all magic—good and evil alike—has its origins. Druidess is filled with shocking plot twists, compelling characters, and features a strong female hero. If you liked the way Anne Rice’s Mayfair witches encountered historic evils in The Witching Hour , enjoy stories of ancient demons, mythical characters, wizards, and even zombies then you’ll love Monroe’s debut contemporary fantasy. With a touch of horror, and a compelling journey of discovery into the world of Druid magic, Monroe’s Druidess is sure to keep readers enthralled from start to finish. Pick up Theophilus Monroe’s Druidess today, brew a pot of coffee, and settle in for a long night of reading—you won’t be able to put it down!

I hope you enjoy reading Space Witch. I'd love to know what you think? Come and say hi at www.yolandamccarthy.com. David is the youngest astronaut on the first manned mission to Ceres. He needs to prove himself. He needs to focus. He does not need to become the star witness of a high stakes inter-planetary court case in a magical civilisation that no-one on Earth can see. David needs to make it back home.

This short story is set in the centuries before 'Karik's First Battle', and tells the tale of one of the heroines which Karik and Ylmi learned of when they were children. If you enjoy this or want to learn more about Vrania, check out 'Karik's First Battle' or 'Ylmi's Saga', to see the decendants and heirs of Alena as they fight to gain what is theirs. After her brother, Winmir One-eye, was declared an outlaw, Alena accepts the offer of marriage from a young warrior in the nearby village. But when her new husband helps her brother's enemies hunt him down and kill him, Alena decides that there is no safety in peace. Armed with that knowledge, and the blade of her brother, she sets about wreaking her vengeance on those who wronged her and in the process, forges Vrania's first crown.

A genocide buried. A series of murders. An investigation spiraling out of control. Major Leal Miles is a veteran of the Purist Genocide, a campaign launched nearly a decade ago to eliminate an entire people. When guards with injuries consistent with a Purist attack turn up dead, Leal is thrown into an investigation to find the culprit. Will he be able to sift through years of conspiracy and secrets in order to discover the truth? Or will he fade away, burned to ashes by the very energy he snuffed out countless times before? If you're a fan of fast-paced action, an investigation that won't quit, and government conspiracies that go on for volumes, pick up the exciting prequel to the Sol series today!

When he was a boy in Onwwe, he’d been taught to respect the dead and honour their memory. Not once had anyone said anything about them still existing somewhere. The peace of the dead is in danger: the Dread King has awoken, and he is building an army with their souls. Naavah Ora—a young elf with the magic to walk amongst the dead—notices the first signs of the corruption, but she has no allies, let alone an army… Until a careless thief, an unwilling sacrifice, and an unlucky trap-maker cross her path. She needs to stop the undead invasion before it consumes both worlds, but it’s easier said than done with the quarrelling team of misfits at her back. She will need their help, but can she trust them? Against her better judgement, she slowly starts to care about them… But when the corruption destroys her sister clans and her family, her personal feelings can’t matter. Can Naavah Ora find the only weapon that can end the threat before it’s too late… or is she chasing a myth?

The Bleeds is a collection of short stories set in a pre-apocalyptic, dystopian London, two hundred years in the future. The stories follow the early life of Jaxon Leith, as he struggles to survive in a city with sixteen years left before a Rogue planet destroys Earth and its inhabitants. Prequel to the critically acclaimed debut novel, Rogue, The Bleeds is a culmination of memories of life-changing incidents that would shape an ordinary man into a selfless hero. Includes the follow short stories, available separately: Book 1 - Warning Book 2 - A Knock at the Door Book 3 - The Shout

A princess hiding a secret that could destroy her kingdom. A fairy who yearns to protect her. Will she accept his help, or will her fear of her own power send both of their realms tumbling into darkness forever? The Princess's New Poppet is an enchanting short story introducing Princess Margary of Cerion and Twig of Kythshire on the morning of Cerion Day, which marks the start of the first book in the Keeper's Of the Wellsprings Series: Call of Kythshire.

Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books. That is, until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt archives that accidentally gives her access to a magical dimension. Now she's hunted by a magic-wielding terrorist group called the Kingdom, and the only way for her to survive is to team up with a secret branch of the CIA. Her first mission: Go undercover at Trinity College Library in Dublin to discover the identity of a Kingdom member and determine if the Book of Leinster is actually a magical necromantic grimoire. With the help of a handsome Irish kickboxer, Jayne uncovers the truth of her unexpected spell book: The Irish manuscript is one of five grimoires that can raise five dead, master magicians, and secure their totems of power. With these totems comes the power to control the world. But the spell book isn't the only thing with secrets in Jayne's new life. Danger lurks in every corner and Jayne must rise to meet her fated role... or perish alongside the rest of the world. Read the first two chapters FREE!

"Utterly engrossing. A character driven thrill ride with a breakneck pace." -FanFiAddict "Chaotic, heartbreaking, and action packed." -LibraryOfAViking "Epic Fantasy in every sense of the word ." -BookWormBlues "If I can not put a book down, if I can’t wait to read more, then that book rates 5 stars for me and this one surely did." -TheBubblyBookReviewer The Order have watched over the continent of Epheria for thousands of years. But there are those who believe The Order has had its day. That it is corrupt, indulgent, and deceitful – that it is ready to fall. The City of Ilnaen is on fire. Dragons fill the skies. Traitors fill the streets. The Fall is a novella set in the world of The Bound and The Broken series. It takes place 400 years before the events of Of Blood and Fire.

Mercenary Alex Mercer knows that humanity is change in her pocket. In 2039, ever since she was orphaned on the criminal infested, tropical island of Toppanga, twenty-three-year-old Alex Mercer searched for the answers to her past. Now she’s presented with a high-risk contract that offers a different payment – information about her parents and her past. Alex and a group of assigned mercenaries must apprehend the elusive rogue soldier Maximillian Roivas. As the mission progresses, Alex feels something lurking in her mind, a dark psychological entity that’s finally manifested and is vying for dominance. The presence yearns for a hunt, and it craves complete autonomy, and Alex can’t ignore the presence any longer. When she uncovers more clues about the mysterious Roivas, she finds disturbing information about clandestine experiments by the U.S. military on vulnerable targets. Alex won’t rest until the experiments are permanently ended, whether it’s by her own volition or by a beast with an insatiable bloodlust guiding her hands.

When the creatures come, you either fight or you die. 16-year-old Zora was born in the Dark Valley, a cursed land where shadow creatures spawn in the dark and survive in daylight. She's trained to fight since before she could walk. She wants to be a ranger, a hero; fight shadow creatures and light up her valley. She also wants to be close to the handsome ranger Seth. Her parents want her to be a teacher. When she finds herself under attack in the forest with a group of children, she'll have her chance to rethink what it means to be a hero. The Shadows and the Children is a short story and a prequel to the series Kingdom of Curses and Shadows.