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The Crowning of the Lord Tazenket, Vulture God of the Eye, Part I - Lightspeed Magazine
The Crowning of the Lord Tazenket, Vulture God of the Eye, Part II - Lightspeed Magazine
It is three days before she dreams a strange prophecy. The Daganites believe prophecy is shrouded in mystery. In truth, it is logical---bound by choice and statistics and a million small things they don’t pay attention to, but that gods do. Mortals love secret and ritual and when they come to her temple with their hundred small choices they don’t look at her. Eyes cast down, watering from the smoke, foreheads pressed to the ground.
Breach
When legends come to life, so do the monsters. . .
What is the Council hiding? After they divulge an ancient legend, Aiken can’t shake the feeling something’s off. No heroic outcome. No hint of what the mystical box imprisons. And what legend concludes with dire warnings of an apocalypse?
As enclave life makes demands on his time, Aiken hunts for survival instead of answers. It’s a choice he’ll regret. When fate intervenes, Aiken’s life spirals out of control.
With the legend come to life, his village under attack and no sign of reprieve, can Aiken prevail before the world ends?
Heir of Magic
She thought she’d escaped . . .
. . . and then rough hands gripped her mouth.
She’s the fifth. How many more will vanish before . . .
Constable Keelan Rae races against time and hope.
When the Crown Princess disappears, the kingdom rages. Blame is laid across the border. The banners are called.
War looms.
How many must die to serve her cause?
Can Keelan save those kidnapped before battle blazes?
You’ll love this action-packed adventure because everyone yearns for magic in a time of darkness.
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‘Til Death by C. J. Lavigne My dear Clarinda, They tell me that when you heard of my wedding, you shattered a goblet, fell to the floor in a swooning fit, and did not arise for three days. I hear that the entirety of the manor was wreathed in black. Really, darling, it seems […]
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This is a story for middle graders and up. What would YOU do if your father is standing in the front hall next to the grandfather clock, and he suddenly vanishes? You freak out. Eventually you calm down enough to ask your buddy's mom to help you file a police report—but everyone is too puzzled to be helpful. Then you take a walk in your down-and-out neighborhood and find a clock shop where there had only been an empty building the day before. You walk in, and ...
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Best-Selling Children's Book Author, Lisa Strattin, presents: Facts About the Blue and Gold Macaw : A Picture Book For Kids. Get this great picture book today if you want to share some photographs and facts about the Blue and Gold Macaw with your children or grandchildren! Help them become excited about learning! Free to download today!
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Sensei Publishing provides kids with a series of books for generations of people encouraging exciting curiosity and interactive discovery. Get your family's copy of Kids On Earth today! Check Out Another Book in This Series Visit: https://senseipublishing.com/KoE_SERIES OR Search Amazon.com: #senseipublishing Thank you for your interest in this book! My aim as a publisher is to keep my work as simple and as practical as possible. I would be grateful if you would post an honest review on Amazon so this book can reach and help other people. All you need to do is click here or visit https://senseipublishing.com/KoE_SERIES click the correct book cover, and finally, click on the blue link next to the yellow stars that say “customer reviews.” Check out our recommendations for other books for adults & kids plus other great resources click here. Or visit www.senseipublishing.com/resources/ Wouldn't you like to take a family vacation to a place you've never been, right now? You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in other countries all over the world is like from other kids! Check Out Another Book in This Series Visit: https://senseipublishing.com/KoE_SERIES Visit fascinating countries around the world without ever having to leave your home with a kid’s documentary series that teaches an appreciation for both cultural & biodiversity by country worldwide. In this one-of-a-kind kids’ documentary series, let local kids be your guides as 2 kids from each country take you and your family on an unforgettable private guided tour of their lives via cultural traditions, food, clothes, history, economy, music, beautiful landscapes, animals, plants and more! In this book, Joaquin and Yocsary take us on an exciting and unforgettable adventure around the unique Central American country of Costa Rica. Are you ready to take a majestic walk in the cloud forests and visit tropical blond and black sand beaches all in the same country? Feel free to jump in the ocean and go surfing. Visit hot spring sites and learn more about the wonderful biodiversity in the Costa Rican jungle. Joaquin and Yocsary are so excited to give you a taste of the food they eat, the languages they speak and the clothes they wear as they dance in the street! Don't forget your sun hat and comfortable shoes and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Costa Rica. There's a bonus quiz at the end of every book. Sensei Publishing provides kids with a series of books for generations of people encouraging exciting curiosity and interactive discovery. Please join us on this unique journey around the world where kids teach other kids about the wonders and treasures of their home countries - are you ready? Get your family's copy of Kids on Earth: 'Costa Rica' today! Check Out Another Book in This Series Visit: https://senseipublishing.com/KoE_SERIES
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Cat has the most epically awesome day of all time planned for herself and her bestie/cousin Robyn. It starts, and ends, at the MALL! Everything is going pretty fantastic... until HE shows up.
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On a plane from Australia to Papua New Guinea, Molly Marsh starts to explore the most unexplored country on Earth. By reading articles on her tablet, she learns PNG is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet with over 200,000 species of plants and animals. The massive mountains and thick jungle isolate most of the villages from each other, resulting in over 800 languages and 1,000 cultures across the country. But Molly soon learns real life is even more exciting than what she reads in science journals. Shortly after she lands in PNG, she befriends a blue butterfly as big as her face. A few moments later, she meets Yosia, a being even more magical than herself and a new chapter of her life opens with a bang! Join her as she teams up with Michael, the boy from next door, as they put their super smart science minds together to discover mysteries even the adults don't know about. Accompanied by a three-meter-long lizard named Ted, Molly and Michael see something in the belly of a volcano. Intrigued, they climb down and find a bright turquoise lake just like the one they found inside the local copper mine. Next, they discover a bizarre collection of plants feeding off the contaminated water. And if that's not strange enough, they encounter some animals living in the jungle inside the volcano. Like the dinosaurs that roamed the earth some 60 million ago, these huge beasts are astonishing. Determined to understand how all this is possible, Molly and Michael decide to investigate. Grab it now and let the magic begin ...
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This story was originally published as "Cinnamon Chou: Space Station Detective." Growing up on a space station when your mom is the commander and your dad is head of security is the best … except when your best friend in the whole universe is moving back to his home planet and you might never see him again. But Cinnamon Chou is determined to be a professional detective, just like her dad, so when that best friend’s pet Inarian goes missing just before his family is scheduled to leave, Cinnamon is on the case!
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Hi, I am 'Double.' I am 8 years old. I have a twin brother, 'Trouble.' My parents recognized our talents soon after birth. So together, we are 'Double Trouble.' Everyone is fed-up with us, from neighbors to school teachers. But believe me, we are 'GOOD PEOPLE.' Our teacher tells us to 'Forgive and Forget' when we fight. So, GUESS WHAT? I have decided to forget Maths- My WORST Experience.
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‘This is a special place, Zeke – a magical place. And if anything can sort out the situation with your mum, it’s magic.’ After an argument with his mum, Zeke steps through his bedroom wall and finds the bridge of light. It leads him to a land of talking creatures, strange vehicles, singing sunflowers and flying biscuits. But there are dangers in this magical land, too. Will Zeke’s new friends be able to help him sort things out with his mum? And can Zeke behave himself for long enough to avoid an encounter with the angry monster librarian or the terrifying witch of Lonely Edge? A children’s adventure story set in a magical fantasy world Over the Bridge of Light has been described as a light-hearted fantasy tale with a message to it. Readers say: 'Over the Bridge of Light is a delightful fantasy tale... Ben Seldom shows enviable skill in weaving a gripping tale whilst throwing in bucket-loads of imagination, fun and happiness along the way.' ‘I love the mystery behind the characters and the way all the characters subtly change throughout the story.’ ‘The lesson was woven throughout without being overt. The ending was satisfying and exceeded my expectations.’ ‘I really liked reading Over the Bridge of Light, because it was so original, and the whole story is really intriguing.’ ‘I hope to see more stories like this. It’s truly wonderful.’
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Rorry is offered a chance to ride a bicycle for the first time ever. Will he remember to wear his helmet so he won’t get hurt? Or will he learn the hard way why he needs to wear a helmet? Meet Rorry the Penguin and his friend. In the depths of the cold, icy world of Antarctica, he and his friends go on cute little adventures and learn life lessons that are perfect for children of all ages to share with their families.
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This is the first book in the Tally and the Angel series. Don't miss the next adventure in Book Two, Canada On the saddest day of her life, Tally discovers that the pendant which belonged to her mother is home to the Angel Jophiel. Tally knows that having her very own angel will change her life forever. Solving mysteries and having adventures with an angel in tow is awesome, right? What could go wrong? But being best friends with an angel doesn't stop Tally from plunging into great danger when she discovers a deadly plot to destroy India with a gigantic flood. In a race against time beneath the beautiful city of Agra, Tally will need all her own courage and strength as well as Jophiel's mythical sword to save herself and hundreds of kidnapped children. Each book in this series takes Tally and Jophiel to a different location around the world, where they battle mythical creatures as well as evil of a very humankind. Inspired by the author Eleanor Dixon's own travels and her fascination with traditions of angels in all cultures.
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When twelve year old Mikey falls through the ice of the frozen pond, he discovers the ghosts of children, murdered years ago. He and his friends use the clues from the ghosts to solve the crime. But when the town doesn't believe him, Mikey has to solve the crime and stop the killer from striking again!
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Rule #1: Never trust your wish guide. Facing the worst day of his life, 10-year-old Max hires Mylo, a young wish guide with a set of magical, world-bending tools … and an outrageous plan! Afraid of your evil music teacher? No sweat! One twist of the wrench, and you’ll be off playing video games until the end of rehearsal. Hate Dad’s nasty sushi? Try chocolate! Bored of washing the car? There’s a tool for that, too. At least that's how 10-year-old Mylo pitches his "World Repair Service" to Max. Unfortunately, Mylo isn’t really a wish guide. He has no training. He hasn’t even read the instructions. It isn't long before Mylo's excessive 'twists' cause big problems. Flying cars. Lava in the streets. Then the music teacher Max begged to avoid—the cruelest man in the universe—becomes a real-life supervillain: an eight-foot-long, man-eating piano bent on world domination! Max has never felt so afraid in his life. But when an evil orchestra kidnaps his sister, Max must finally confront his arch-nemesis, live on stage, in the biggest, strangest, most epically dangerous concert in Earth history. Can Max pull it together for one last performance—or will he become the hungry piano’s next meal? MYLO AND MAX BREAK THE WORLD is an action-packed tale featuring music, magic and sibling rivalry, with loads of laughter and a spectacular, feel-good finale. —— Praise for Mylo and Max Break the World "Creative, high-energy…Good fun for reluctant readers and young fans of speculative fiction." Publisher's Weekly "Kids who don't necessarily like to read will love this book because it is so action packed!!!" Amazon Reviewer "Produced some laugh out loud moments in our household." Amazon Reviewer
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Toby and her friends form a club to combat cafeteria billies. But when the club becomes popular, the cafeteria tables are turned! Will Toby become what she despises most...a bully?
Purple Squirrels
Purple Squirrels is a short story that introduces Lizza, the main character from my middle grade novel, Hole in the Rock. If you enjoy this short story, please check out the book and see what other adventures (i.e. mischief) Lizza gets herself involved in!
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This story was first published in the Mythical Girls Anthology by Celticfrog Press. With ten other stories about girls who find mythical objects, you can purchase this anthology on Amazon today. Twelve-year-old Heather has never been popular. To make matters worse, the biggest bully at Leafside Middle School has it out for her. When he chases her through the park on their way home from school, Heather trips and lands on a knotted stick. She soon discovers this isn't just any stick. With its end carved into the roaring head of a bear, she has never seen anything like it. All it takes is one point at her attacker, and Heather finds herself in more trouble than she has ever imagined. With the help of a mystical faun named Basil, will Heather be able to set things right?
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When Robyn tricks Cat into spending her birthday at the nursing home for Adopt-a-Grandpa day, Cat is not happy. At least, not at first. Is it possible visiting with a quiet old man is better than manicures and makeovers at the mall? Find out in this Bake Believe short story - Wishes and Whoopie Pies.
A missing father... A mysterious clock shop...
This is a story for middle graders and up. What would YOU do if your father is standing in the front hall next to the grandfather clock, and he suddenly vanishes? You freak out. Eventually you calm down enough to ask your buddy's mom to help you file a police report—but everyone is too puzzled to be helpful. Then you take a walk in your down-and-out neighborhood and find a clock shop where there had only been an empty building the day before. You walk in, and ...
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This is a companion story to the Rebel Magic Series available * Exclusively on Amazon/Kindle Unlimited * What would you do to save a kid? Fight like hell. That's what bounty hunter Rebel Weston finds herself doing when a desperate witch asks her to track down her son. Remy Fontaine has a gift that's become his curse. He can juice up supernaturals and mythical beasts with enough magical motivation to beat impossible odds. That gift has gotten him kidnapped into a legendary fighting ring where the best heroes and worst monsters meet their matches and then some. For one night only, Rebel gets her chance to win him back. But can she rise to the task? Or will the bloodthirsty bastards take her down? Read this incredible, hard-hitting urban fantasy FREE for a limited time!
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Hi Everyone! PLATINUM DIARIES is a YA, Contemporary Fantasy. It's funny, mysterious, and a bit romantic! Sign up to get the first 3 chapters FREE and stay up to date for my cover Reveal and Preorder date! Enjoy! K. August What if your dreams always come true? Overnight, Sayra’s psychic dreams turn from silly glimpses of pop quizzes and sneaky makeout sessions to visions of murder. To save the mystery man from her dream, Sayra’s desperate enough to seek help from her root-working grandma — and even the boy she hates. But can she control her gift and stop this murder without getting herself killed in the process?
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It started with a Magic Key that could open a door to anywhere! Fifteen-year-old Lola just said goodbye to life as a loner. One minute she’s living with her mom in Baltimore and hanging out with her best friend Jane and the next she’s receiving the keys to a southern mansion, boatloads of money, and an ancient family secret. She has no idea how she’s going to cope with a long-lost dad, an eccentric aunt, and a drop-dead gorgeous boy that keeps popping up everywhere she turns. Not to mention the magical book and the skeleton key that just appeared out of nowhere . . . The Evers Series delivers a wholesome, uplifting experience!
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When an ancient evil arises, the magickal spears of the Guardians awaken...but will their power be enough? Evil Arises For over two thousand years, the Realm of Talwynn has known peace. But now, an unfathomable evil has broken free. Mordak has risen, and the time for battle has come once more. An Ancient Legacy Awakes Brunar, a noble Mage, turns to the magick of the Jidaan for aid. The Jidaan, six powerful and ancient weapons, were once wielded by trained Guardians. They had been fierce warriors, highly skilled in the use of the magickal powers of the Jidaan. Now, those Guardians are long dead, and the Jidaan lay silent. Guardians Assemble Even as Brunar searches for the newly chosen Guardians, Mordak unleashes his army of hideous creatures and undead soldiers across the land, drenching it in blood. Brunar works feverishly to train his new Guardians in time, but not all of those Chosen accept their destiny. Bloodthirsty Creatures vs Courageous Heroes! As war erupts, Talwynn’s bravest men, women, and the elf-like Weya answer the call to arms as Brunar leads the struggle against Mordak’s bloodthirsty horde of abominations. The untested Guardians must rise to the challenge, or else watch Talwynn burn... Packed full of action and adventure, Mage’s Burden is perfect for fans of Dennis L. McKiernan’s Mithgar series, Simon R. Green’s Forest Kingdom tales, or Raymond Feist’s Riftwar Saga.
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When she was six years old, Valora Keri was tired of being bullied. So she did what any other kid would do in her situation — She freed a demon in exchange for the power to fight back. She might have accidentally killed her mother in the process. Since then, she’s spent her life running from her past and battling her demons - both literal and figurative. Now, a kindly couple has given her a ride away from the scene of her latest disaster. When they roll into the town of Springfield after a long day of driving, all they’re looking for is a quiet place to bed down for the night. But with Val’s luck, things are never that simple... If you love flawed heroes who never stop fighting, snarky sidekicks, and found family, you’ll love this thrilling new Urban Fantasy series. Because everyone’s got their own demons.
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