“Darius.” It came out choking from his chapped lips, and his head jerked as he tried to look up into her face. “What now?” “‘S my name. Darius. Thank you.” Of all the humans drowning around her, she had to be stuck with the one who bothered to mind his manners as he was dying. She bit back a laugh. “Well, good to know. Stay alive, Darius.” “Death feels so warm,” he whispered, those brown eyes hooded as they looked into hers. “Didn’t know there were mermaids in heaven. Ice mermaids…So beautiful. Jewels for eyes, pearls for hair.” Behind them, the great ship that had the words "Titanic" painted on its bow was cracking as it tilted into the freezing waters of the ocean. Lorelei gave a frustrated sigh and tightened her hold on him. ... Ice Mermaid is a Salt for Air novella about a mermaid who witnesses the sinking of the Titanic.

Earth is abandoned. Those left behind refuse to be silenced. Humanity was quick to leave Earth behind, forsaking their homeworld for integration into a larger, galactic society. But not everyone got off—those left behind must survive every day, combating polluted air and gang takeover of every major city. A band of survivors demand attention—and they're willing to shed blood to get it. Seraph Aydrain and Sadhis Loxai are tasked with investigating Earth after growing reports of violence and group uprising. Though the mission is the reason they arrive, Seraph has his own personal reason for taking on the mission, and a stake in returning to Earth that blindsides Sadhis and forces him to question Seraph's commitment to the military.

A mysterious castaway. A Scottish hero determined to protect her. Can they survive the storm? Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, Maria carries a terrible secret. Wherever she goes, death soon follows, and she's powerless to prevent it. William McGregor boarded the SS Trevessa in search of adventure, but he gets more than he bargained for when he saves the mysterious Maria from the sea. She can't tell them her tragic tale, so the superstitious sailors make up their own stories - and some would sacrifice her to the waves to save themselves from the coming storm. When the sharks start circling and the storm closes in, are sirens more than just a myth?

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 prequel novella to Of Blood and Fire – book one in The Bound and The Broken series.

Wanda Troms barely escaped death as a two-year-old infant when the onslaught started among the Vitrians. Now, almost fifteen years later, she is thought to be The Chosen child, but she has no Vitrian powers to fight because her mother kept her away from the Vitrian lifestyle. With her gift so obvious, she has become the primary target. However, she needs to find solace and trust in someone who can protect her, but there are so many secrets. Who can she trust? Can she even trust her own parents? Is Wanda truly The Chosen Child? Can she find The Healing Mendez and save herself and her family? The Vitrian Secrets is a spellbinding and captivating novel. It will keep you on edge till the end...

Orphaned at a young age, Ceren finds a place for himself in a loving new home. His childhood scars prevent him from moving forward with his future. That is until a certain woman walks into his life. Erika just moved to town to be with her family. Her mother plays matchmaker when she sends Erika to deliver lunch to Ceren. Even though they may be perfect for one another, not everyone will agree they should get together. Erika's past holds a more dangerous secret. A life will depend on her mastery of the magical use of the earth's elemental energy.

A fierce, cunning warlord, fighting to save his family. A beautiful, lonely telepath, struggling to discover the mysteries of her past. And an ordinary man, seeking justice for his father. Three separate lives, bound by tragedy, fate, and a common enemy—Jimmy Roko. Raiden, Alia, and Yuran race Roko to obtain the ultimate weapon, the key to surviving the perils of the ancient Nexus Mirror and ending the war—ten-year-old Sarah. Experience a futuristic Earth raging with mystical beasts and terrible demons, super-powered heroes and deadly battle-drones, ancient portals and daring new worlds. Explore the hidden tribes of the Enlai, each with their unique abilities and cultures. Battle against Jimmy Roko’s endless army of killer robots...or die trying. “Prepare to look at the world in a whole new way!” -Long and Short Reviews What Readers are Saying: “What I believe you will experience is a thrilling journey filled with excitement, and I would recommend it to sci-fi fantasy readers.” -Review Tales “There is an excellent balance of descriptive world-building and suspense about the mysterious beings who master a variety unique superpowers.” -Amazon Reviewer. “The rich and descriptive writing style of this book makes it a captivating page turner.” -Amazon Reviewer “If you are looking for a world to get lost in, then I recommend The Nexus Mirror.” -Goodreads Reviewer

A beastly prince. An enchanting beauty. Only love can break the spell. Once upon a time… The wicked King Thorn forced the enchantress Zuleika to cast a terrible curse. She fled his court to travel the world, helping those who need her magic most. Until a search for her merchant father’s lost ships leads her to an enchanted island, where Prince Vardan, the island’s ruler, is afflicted by the most powerful curse Zuleika has ever encountered. She’s not sure she can reverse the spell, but she’s determined to try. After all, a prince who fights pirates can’t be all bad…no matter how beastly his appearance. Together, can the enchanting beauty and the beastly prince break the spell?

Quetzalcoatl is a human teenager growing up in an age after aliens have colonized Earth. Humanity has nearly destroyed itself, and the jungles have swallowed up the cities. If it wasn’t for the Cuauhtli, the avian aliens who have taken over, there would be no survivors. Yet the aliens’ understanding of human culture is a strange mashup of their own species, mythology from the indigenous peoples of Central America, and what their studies tell them humans should be. Quetzy just wants to do normal things that teenagers would do. He paints his face and decorates himself with feathers to make himself pretty like Papa Rooster instructs in order to attract a mate—with little success. He tries to prove he is the strongest, smartest, and most useful boy so that he can be promoted—and so that females will notice him. There is one girl in particular he wants to impress, but she is off limits according to Cuauhtli rules. As Quetzy struggles to prove himself and come to terms with unrequited love, he discovers secrets of his supposed Cuauhtli benefactors that will forever change his world. Find out how Quetzy frees himself and others.

The life-serving convict in the deep-space orbital jail is suddenly offered a chance to earn clemency and regain his citizenship. The mission is secret and highly-classified, but he knows perfectly well that it is of high risk and will most likely be the end of him. He still decides to sign up, bringing along his none-human cell-mate Olie.

Yet, the planet's survival was entrusted to the powers of the dragons. When the armies attack, the dragons have a choice. Fight and die, or flee and live. No matter what they decide, the outcome will prove disastrous to the planet. What will have to happen before the war will end?

Gabe has carved a successful niche into his arctic afterlife, but when Judas Iscariot makes him an offer he doesn't dare refuse, Gabe must leave behind his black-market Twinkies and bootleg Dr. Peppers to become a double agent for the most dangerous organization the world has never heard off. Easier said than done, especially when his skill set is limited to irritating quips and an eye for button-fly jeans. To make matters worse, his new partner, Alex, is a beautiful, hard-as-nails agent who wants nothing to do with him. Gabe must figure out how to work with Alex, stop a deadly pathogen from being released Topside, and do it without botching the mission or revealing his true identity. If this unlikely hero can’t figure it out before disaster strikes, facing the wrath of Hell will be the least of his worries… If you like imperfect heroes, witty banter, and fast-paced action, then you'll love The Nine, the first book in The Judas Files, a snarky urban fantasy series.

Surly teenager Ellie Sullivan is dead. She also has become a soul reaper. As far as Ellie is concerned, this is the worst job ever - and she's stuck for eternity! But then the world ends. Much as Ellie hates her job, she can't just sit back as her fellow reapers begin demolition of planet Earth. Not when her family will die with everything else... Armed with a pocket-watch that travels through time, Ellie decides to cancel the apocalypse. Except maybe she'll have the chance to change the past. What would it cost to become alive again? Ellie is desperate to find out, and yet the question remains: Can the world even be saved at all? View the video trailer here: https://www.facebook.com/104062704302057/videos/162624685551881

Lieutenant Yusmara is an unconventional starship pilot. She steers by rope and canvas, at least in metaphor. She’s at the helm of the Gemini as something pulls onto a parallel course. They are beyond the edge of Human space, and no Human ship has yet encountered intelligent aliens. The crew of the Gemini prepares for a historic encounter in which Yusmara is uniquely suited to play a role. They have no idea how strange it is going to be.

After several years of unstable peace throughout Sol, mankind is confronted with the arrival of an unknown alien force. Everyone deals with the unexpected arrivals differently. Military forces guarding the front lines of a century old conflict struggle to comprehend the alien arrival. Unhealed wounds from past battles stress Inner and Outer Ring soldiers, as a rogue among them takes matters into her own hands. Hours into the alien arrival, the president endeavors to contain a centuries old subterfuge. She never imagined she’d be the one responsible for guiding mankind in its darkest hour. A washed up vid-sim sports star turned messiah predicted the alien arrival with uncanny accuracy. How does a world react when his prophesies come true? Dark Nebula: Contact, is a free Novella in a sci-fi series that features unusual aliens, galactic action, surprising plot twists, complex characters, and bad-ass protagonists. Join my newsletter to receive Dark Nebula: Contact absolutely free!

"The Fates see all and hear all. The king will perform a great act of generosity before the sun sets this day." The king is horrified to hear this, and immediately throws six silver coins out into the crowd to get the prophecy over with before something worse happens. Naturally, Henina catches one. And, naturally, pandemonium ensues.

Jayden Curry returns to work on the Liwei Space Station after recovering from a devastating injury, but has he returned too soon? His nerves hold him back, his leg still hurts, and he has to choose to tell his team the truth and lose his spot, or keep it all to himself and hope he can push past it.

After secluding himself from the outside world, a fearsome old man, Balak, is hired by a teenage girl, Arda, to make a perilous journey across Tartaurus. With the whole continent at war, he is tasked with guiding her safely to the distant castle of Iron Gates. They will have to learn to work together if they wish to make it alive, past the hostile wildlife, enemy territory, and giants, a dangerous journey that is further complicated by the inclusion of Arda’s infant sister. Drawing inspiration from the history and mythology of the Caucasus region and the author’s own rich imagination, the book explores the murky line between justice and revenge, and the lengths some people are willing to cross to get what they want.

After a trumped-up Other than Honorable Discharge, Jack doesn’t think his life can get further off course. But then the dead begin to speak and his good deeds really come back to haunt him. 
A tale from the Explorations Universe, where sentient stars battle each other … and mankind.

For hundreds of years human kind has believed they are alone in the universe ... A research team on their way to a distant star has picked up an unexpected passenger. A passenger that makes them rethink their place in the universe, and may be the key to bridging the gap between humans and a deadly alien species.

Join four award winning authors in eight realms of fantasy and science fiction. Otherworldly adventures to touch your heart and thrill your imagination. -A deadly secret lurks in idyllic fields of flax -Chatting with the dead, even when you're a fraud, can't end well on Friday the 13th -A blue trunk-nosed alien sniffs out the truth behind a smuggler's delivery -Mining Jupiter's storms leads to an unexpected discovery and more engaging stories

Alone in the dark. Nightmarish creatures behind every corner. The line between reality and dreams begins to blur … The City-Tree Arbalith seems perfect in many ways. They have mastered the use of Thamber gems, which grow their crops, shape their homes, and heal their sickness. But below this perfect city lurks creatures strange and menacing—Dryads, and Mycads. Thurso Diamante has risked everything to mount an expedition. If he can just study the strange creatures below his city he is sure he can make a great discovery, a handsome fortune. But nothing goes to plan, and he is left to fend for himself. He’s only a man of science—he was never meant to be thrust into this much peril, unarmed and inexperienced. His wish is granted at an enormous cost. He discovers something that ought to be impossible. Even if he makes it back alive … will anyone believe him?

An old warrior, too stubborn to die. A royal heir, hidden since birth. Can they save a realm on the brink of war? Tragedy tears Gerald's world apart and only his unwavering loyalty saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a single act of self-sacrifice thrusts his future into the world of politics. Cut off from all he knows, he becomes no more than a pawn to those in command. Banished with little more than the clothes on his back, he seeks a new purpose, for what is a warrior who has nothing left to fight for? A fateful meeting with another lost soul unmasks a shocking secret, compelling him to take up the mantle of guardian. Bandits, the Black Hand, and even the king, he battles them all for the future of the realm. Memories of the past, secrets that shape the future; his adventure is only the beginning. Servant of the Crown is the series starter in the epic Heir to the Crown medieval fantasy series. If you like realistic fight scenes, compelling characters, and a gripping story, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a warrior who refuses to retreat. Pick up your copy of Servant of the Crown, and discover the realm of Merceria today! Other books in the series: Sword of the Crown Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past Heart of the Crown Shadow of the Crown Fate of the Crown Coming soon: Mercerian Tales: Origins - The Call of Magic (Summer 2019) Burden of the Crown (Autumn 2019) Mercerian Tales: Origins - The making of a Man (Autumn 2019) Fury of the Crown (Winter 2019)

In a world gone mad with fake news, rising prices, job automation, and the welfare state, one man struggles to provide for his family and give them a better future than his own. But while it may be too late to save his society from collapse, those who learn the old ways can still find their way.

Before Phillip Jones became a soldier he was just an ordinary boy. After watching his brother Wesley in action, he decides to become the greatest soldier in the world. This is an introductory short story into the Journey of Soul fantasy series to be released in January 2021

Jacob Fischer wants nothing. Needs nothing. His world is utter perfection. His world is not all that it seems. When a voice from beyond calls out, pushing him to break free of his chains, Jacob answers the call. His actions will determine the destiny of a thousand other souls. There's more than one way to shatter a world. Remnants is the second part of Tales of Shattering Worlds, four short stories included in Shattering Worlds: A SciFi and Fantasy Story Collection by C. D. Tavenor. Start your journey today.

Adralis Vas Karath believes in a future for all the downtrodden. He’s lived his life as a monk, serving the poorest of the poor every day. The problem: he’s also an undercover agent for a hidden empire, waiting to strike upon the surface world. He is sworn to obey the orders of his superiors without question. When asked to serve the Empire, will Adralis follow through with his task? There's more than one way to shatter a world. For the Empire is the third part of Tales of Shattering Worlds, four short stories included in Shattering Worlds: A SciFi and Fantasy Story Collection by C. D. Tavenor. Start your journey today.

Brightness Falls isn't just the name of the TV show that womanizing man-child Andrew Ware has been painstakingly creating for the last couple years, it's also his hometown. A town that he loves as much as he hates. By request of no one, Andrew returns home to help his sister separate from her husband, only to become sidetracked by a beautiful woman. A few drinks and few compliments later the woman is dead, killed in a tragic oral sex accident. In which Andrew would have lost his own life if it weren’t for the dapperly dressed, antler-headed, human skeleton named Doug. Who loves Andrew’s work, but escaped The Other Side to warn Andrew of a self-proclaimed god with desires to return to Brightness Falls. Wow, that is a lot to take in. That above paragraph is jammed packed with a lot of crap. Thou the oral sex accident sounds interesting, doesn't it? Let's take the whole thing down a notch. Let's try it again, please... With the town’s annual festival, Brightfest, which commemorates the deadly day it's population collectively walked to the bottom of the lake, only days away, and the threat of an inadvertently bloodthirsty, self-proclaimed god returning to reenact the event, Andrew is sent scrambling to save his sister, friends, lovers, and the town he’s loathed in, before the god is able to complete his predestined experiment to bringing his wife back. If Andrew can get out of his own way to unravel the towns dark secrets, as well as his own, maybe he’ll come out of it with a new TV show idea. Oh and save the town. Well fuck, that wasn't much better. Still, a lot going on in that paragraph too. Here let me try... This is the story of a man who loves women, hates his home town, and has to go through a shit ton of shit for both of them. Oh and someone dies during oral sex, can't leave that out. Boom nailed it! Best book description ever - Your Wife The second book in the Aurora Wasteland Literary Universe, which combines Horror, Scifi, and Humor.

Raith has flown with the Iron Dagger for quite a few years, but never before has he been placed in the crosshairs of one of their runs. After a heist gone wrong, Raith must use his synthetic piloting skills to outwit racers, traders, and a pirate king hell-bent on revenge. And he can’t even trust his crew. When the smoke settles, Raith’s fate hangs in the balance. There's more than one way to shatter a world. Patterns of Piracy is the final part of Tales of Shattering Worlds, four short stories included in Shattering Worlds: A SciFi and Fantasy Story Collection by C. D. Tavenor. Start your journey today!

As a warrior stuck in a peaceful world of mock tournaments, preparing for a battle that will never come, Niawen feels like a pawn. Waiting. Overly still. Unrest pushes her toward the unknown, to the mortal world beyond the portal—a place she is told is full of corruption, full of humans who would defile her inner light. Despite the warnings, Niawen enters the mortal realms to escape a broken heart, with her fearless dragon. The mundane, and supposedly evil, humans hold a fascination she couldn’t have anticipated. What’s more, they’re all captivated by her and her powers. What Niawen fails to understand is that her growing affections for those in her new life could all be sabotaged by death. They are, after all, mortals. What’s more, she has no idea what real war is, or does, especially to the light of those who engage in it. ★★★★★ Corrupted is the first novel in the Fallen Emrys Chronicles, an epic romantic fantasy series. If you like a heroine who rebels against the norm, several charming princes and a dashing fur trader vying for her attentions, and an adventure in a new world, then you’ll love this book by E.E. Everly.