I didn’t mean to start a war. I just wanted to be enough. I wanted to stand on my own two feet and not have to count on Ellie for everything. I didn’t plan on selling my soul to a siekewa, but I did. Now I have to live with the consequences. This short novelette follows the incidents that happened just before the main story of the Wayward Gods Trilogy , and takes place in the weeks leading up to the first scene in Wayward Soul . Thanks for reading!

A Secret Coven. A Dark Ritual. A Terrible Curse. I was out on a rare night out with Willow, the woman I loved, when the call came. It was Erland Underwood, my boss at The Organization, and he had work for me. Urgent work. Midnight work. The kind of work that wasn’t going to wait. Date night was over, and soon I found myself in Stardim; the bleak magical prison where the Nightkind who break our laws are sent. And from there, hot on the trail of a witch called Elsbeth Wyght, leader of the Silver Spiral - a twisted coven who were about to turn my entire world upside down. Dark Covenant is the explosive prequel to the acclaimed Urban Fantasy novel Dark City.

In Centaur of the Crime , LAPD Crime Scene Analyst Dayna Chrissie had to solve a royal murder before war broke out between human and centaur. Now Dayna's got a brand new mystery to solve. When one of Andeluvia's dragon riders is found torn apart by his mount, she's got a golden opportunity to prove her worth to the new ruler and his nobles. When evidence of a darkly plotted murder surfaces, she's got her work cut out for her. Yet in a land of treacherous nobles and war-mongering knights, Dayna must decide how far she'll go to uncover the truth - and what price she's willing to pay to expose it! Note: Forensics and Dragon Fire is a short novel set in time between Book 1 - Centaur of the Crime and Book 2 - The Deer Prince's Murder.

Wizards are born, witches are made, and they mix about as well as oil and water. So when an introverted wizard and a troublemaking witch cross paths, what could possibly go wrong? Lily Singer is a conscientious librarian who just wants to practice her wizardry and be left alone. Sebastian Blackwell is a ne'er-do-well witch for hire who enjoys getting under peoples' skin but always gets the job done in the end. When circumstance forces them to band together against a common enemy, there's no telling how the dice will fall. A Study In Mischief is the a prequel to the Lily Singer Adventures urban fantasy series. This story has been known to cause: loud snorts of laughter, inexplicable craving for tea, and loss of work productivity. If you enjoy magic-filled adventures like Harry Potter and Sabrina the Teenage Witch then you'll love Lydia Sherrer's delightful series. Pick up A Study In Mischief to enter your magical escape today!

Layne and Albyn are in love, but Layne’s father has promised her to another. They steal a boat and sail south for the Great Island and a new life, but are captured and enslaved by the neighbouring Eagle Tribe. When their escape plans are thwarted, Albyn takes brutal revenge, stealing an artefact of power. But can he control the wrath of the spirit it holds? Take a journey 4,500 years into our past. Back to an age before the discovery of metals, to the time of some of the greatest stone monuments of the ancient world.

Dare is an ancient Night Elf (please don’t call him a vampire!) keeping secrets from his own kind and seeking a Night Elf that has gone renegade. Penny is only twenty-four, seeking her lost sister, and hiding a secret as well. To save themselves, and save Dare’s people, they might have to risk letting their secrets go.

A box set of MYTHIC proportions ... Want a little magic in your life? Ever wished faeries were real or for your own personal djinn? Then these TWELVE worlds of action, adventure, humor, and romance are for you. Join the freshest voices in urban fantasy and paranormal romance as they bring magic into your life in the form of gods, demons, djinn, faeries, werewolves, and more. This enchanting collection is FREE for a limited time. Download it before it’s gone!

When Amy Lewis prays for a savior, Loki Norse God of Mischief and Chaos isn’t who she has in mind. Loki can’t resist Amy’s summons, but he can insist she help him outwit Odin, ruler of the Nine Realms. Can Amy trust a so-called God of Mischief? With a powerful evil calling him from beneath the city's streets, can Loki even trust himself? This box set contains the first two installments of I Bring the Fire. It is perfect for fans of The Dresden Files, American Gods, and Terry Pratchett. Contains: Wolves : I Bring the Fire Part I Monsters : I Bring the Fire Part II

Destiny in one hand. Doom in the other. Which will destroy him first? Artificers are the gilded princes of the Iron Empire. Mages are violent criminal outcasts. Devin competes to become the best artificer in the empire . . . but he's secretly a mage. Devin, a young skilled apprentice, dreams of becoming the master of his craft if he can only resist the sinuous allure of magic. His secret grows heavier as he claws his way to the top of his competitive, cutthroat guild. Friends and rivals start taking notice when Devin glorifies in the persona of the dragon and builds mechanical armor to match. He's also started hearing voices in his head: the stout words of the being he calls 'the artificer' and the sly, oily voice of 'the mage.' How long can Devin be satisfied with fake dragon armor when the promise of true arcane power whispers in his ear? Embark on Devin's dark, epic journey in Book One of The Artifice Mage Saga. Join the fantasy steampunk brawl of metal vs. magic where sorcery is bloody, science is greasy, and nobody's hands are clean.

The first law of the Valkyrie is "Don't fall in love." I messed that one up... big time. I failed my sisters and fell in love with William Johnson. I've watched him for three lifetimes and a little piece of me broke every time I had to let him die. I paid the price for breaking the first law of the Valkyrie. I lost all the memories I had of Will. That's why Sam is keeping tabs on me. She's an ever-present shadow during my time at Mattsfield High. Sam is the perfect Valkyrie. Tall. Beautiful. Heartless . I may not remember Will, but my heart does. If Freya thinks I’m going to be a good little Valkyrie this time around… she’s wrong. Valkyrie Landing is the first in the highly-acclaimed series “Valkyrie Allegiance.” Ideal for readers of strong heroines, urban fantasy themes, and a heavy dose of Norse Mythology (as well as a spaceship or two). You'll be blown away by this character-driven trilogy that'll take you all the way to Ragnarok, so hang on tight!

A.D. 3485 All Taylor wanted was to get to know her mother. Now, she may never get that chance. Taylor went along for the ride to help her mother survey a new planet, and the offer of a few extra course credits for doing field work certainly didn’t hurt. A planet on the edge of disputed territory, sure, but the war with the Xathen had ended thirty years ago, and the Commonwealth had won. It didn’t matter that the first survey ship failed to return, things like that happen during wartime. But this was just term break, with two whole months to work alongside her mother and get to know her better while she sharpened her Xenobiology skills in a verdant paradise. With any luck, she would graduate early. Then Taylor messed up, big-time. Now she was lost, alone and struggling to survive, stranded ten thousand light-years from home.

In Sanctuary, everything is regulated, measured, planned, and perfect. The inhabitants are the lucky few who reached the dome city before it was sealed, protecting everyone inside from a pandemic-ridden and failing world beyond. But Mara's tech-savvy independent nature just wasn't made for perfect. When the opportunity arises to become one of the first people to leave Sanctuary’s shelter and explore the treacherous, unknown world, she volunteers. But from the moment training gets underway, it’s clear that something isn’t adding up, and the dangers of leaving Sanctuary may be far worse than Mara could have ever guessed. Could success really be the ultimate failure?

The Far East is a mysterious place of legend to Northlanders like Frayka. Only an old map can show her how to get there. Once she arrives, all of Frayka’s sensibilities put her in danger. And every dangerous turn delays her from finding the dragon gods whose help she so desperately needs. Although Frayka looks like a Far Easterner, she is a powerful Northlander warrior who is quick to voice her thoughts. She is trained to fight and won’t hesitate to do so. But everything about Frayka puts her in deadly peril in the Far East, where the laws are strict and the punishment cruel. Especially when the one being punished is a woman. The Dragon Gods series: Book 1 – Gate of Air Book 2 – Gate of Earth Book 3 – Gate of Fire Book 4 – Gate of Water

Meet Agatha. Agatha is different. Even she doesn’t know how different she is. Agatha has an aversion to water. She carries an oilskin umbrella under her arm. She spends her meagre savings on waterproof shoes. And then there are the twenty-four hour interludes. Days when she wakes up and cannot recall where she has been or what she has done. The truth is worse than she ever imagined. Set in an alternate London in 1793, ‘Agatha’s Story’ is a taster, drawn from the three books in the Thea Dora Trilogy. ‘Gifts of the Goddess’ will be published in Summer 2021, ‘The Half-Life Girl’, before Christmas, and ‘Rosebud’ which concludes the trilogy, in 2022. Also by the author Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NXV9576?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&storeType=ebooks Richman Poorman Beggarman Thief https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XMTKBW2?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_1&storeType=ebooks

Gideon Hochberg has lost everything—except two thieving friends and his dog. When the nation’s strongest ganglord shows interest in their street skills and mercenary-like abilities, they take the chance they’ve fought for and join Johnston’s ranks. But the USA is under martial law after war breaks out over constitutional rights, and the three men must decide why they’re fighting, and who they can trust. As they face death and struggle to learn the ropes of the new world they have to conquer, one thing remains steadfast: each other. If you love post-apocalyptic thrillers and want a fast-paced and gritty adventure, grab Paradise Lost and dive into a falling nation.

Rated PG-13 for mild language and sexual references. A teen girl fears her family’s reputation will label her for life. Her mother wants her to follow in her footsteps and learn witchcraft. Can she become a witch on her own terms? Brie knows two things about the witches in her family. Her grandmother almost destroyed their hometown with magic. Her mother saved it. But the upheaval from their fight has caused problems for twenty years. Now witchcraft is subjected to strict laws and everyone knows the McAddams family is to blame. When Brie is old enough to study witchcraft under the new laws, her mother, Rosa, assumes that she’ll attend the school where she teaches. But everyone would put Brie under a microscope to see if she’ll turn out to be a hero like her mother or a villain like her grandmother. She wants to hide in anonymity. Then her second mother suggests that she try a different school—one where people won’t know her family name. Brie would have to be accepted under her own merit. The MATs—Magical Aptitude Tests—will score her ability to learn magic. But if she succeeds, Brie might find a more welcoming home at Santa Cruz Witch Academy. She just has to pass the entrance exams.

2021 RONE Awards Nominee for Time Travel/Science Fiction "Kate L. Mary has a knack for writing captivating stories in a multitude of genres." - Amazon Reviewer  They came hoping to find a new home after their own planet was destroyed, but Earth was dying as well, and most humans saw their arrival as an invasion. Now, two decades later, the Veilorians have been banished to the District, a fenced-in area on the outskirts of the last known livable land on Earth. Most people do their best to pretend they don’t exist, but not everyone. There are humans, like my cousin, who see them for what they are. Despite the threat of disownment, she married a Veilorian, and now she, too, lives in the District. Even before I met Finn, I was determined to stand up for what was right, but from the moment I laid eyes on him, we had a connection I’ve never experienced before. But with the election of a new and radical mayor on the horizon, tensions are high, and people are calling for change. They want to make my cousin’s marriage illegal and punish any human who goes into the District, but I refuse to back down from this fight. No matter the cost. "Breathes new life into the dystopian genre, delivering an exciting and emotional journey for the readers. The description of the world, the people—Veilorians and humans alike—and the emotional state of the characters is so well executed one will feel as if they have stepped right into the story. The tension, the worry, and the unknown, is well broken up with moments and brief glimpses of peace and joy, so the entire experience is not heavy...For readers searching for an incredibly well-written science fiction novel set in a dystopian world, this is the next series they will want to pick up." - Amy Cefoldo for InD'tale Magazine

Scott Beck knows he will die on April 22nd... What he doesn't know is which year. Scott's friend, Craig Fellows, is also one of the 144,000 Chosen men told the date he will die. On his date, Craig is visited by a Watcher, a member of a religious group self-elected to ensure the dates of the Chosen are monitored and adhered to. In order to stop this rogue Watcher killing his friend, Scott must confront him before it's too late. Read The Rogue Watcher, the prequel novella to the science fiction dystopian collection: Humanity Series, and enter a deterministic world devoid of free will, reason, and maybe one day, humanity itself. It's not the end of the world... only humanity.

Before the Awakened arrived, a young woman stood against the powers of the world. Natalie is an advocate with Climate Revolution, an international non-profit fighting against the Climate Crisis. At an international gathering of environmental leaders in Sacramento, the capital of the Western Republic, she discovers a terrible truth about supposed environmental stewards. The resulting conflagration sparks a global conflict, ushering in... The World's Revolution . Catalyst: A Prelude to the World's Revolution is just the beginning. The World's Revolution is an upcoming collaborative SciFi/Fantasy climate crisis project from Two Doctors Media Collaborative. Now on Kickstarter!

Millicent Cuff leads a regular teenage life. She hikes in the hills, obsesses over boys, and is desperate to leave a good impression at her upcoming birthday celebration. When an experimental aircraft crashes close to her home, she recovers a strange broken sphere from the wreckage. The life she knew will be forever changed when an army places her village under siege and comes for her. Hellinix, a shadowy multinational corporation, wants their artifact back and will stop at nothing to get it, even if that means threatening her friends and family. But they hadn’t counted on the other village secret: that Millicent’s father and his closest friends are some of the hardest men on the planet—retired SAS commandos. But when Millicent goes to ground to hide the sphere and receives a significant head-wound, Hellinix will wish they had killed her when they had the chance. She was trained by her dad to survive. She’s used to taking hard knocks. But this battle will leave more than physical scars. Siege is the dark, action-packed prequel to the Zero-Point Awakening Series: a quirky serialized science-fiction thriller.

Five years after an alien invasion, the earth is unrecognizable. The human race has been decimated and the sun completely blotted out by dark clouds that bring constant rain. All indigenous plant life has been killed off and replaced by vegetation that's as deadly as it is invasive, and the aliens that have taken over the planet are seemingly invincible. Diana Foster wants nothing more than to forget what she lost the day the aliens arrived, but when an incoming platoon brings a familiar face, she's forced to deal with the painful memories she's worked hard to forget, turning her world upside down in ways she never expected. Faced with an attraction she never expected and a war most believe can't be won, Diana must work through the pain as she and her fellow survivors mount a battle that will determine the fate of mankind. If they fail, it very well could be the end of humanity, but if works it, could give her a chance to allow the blood to dry once and for all.

It was supposed to be a one-night stand. There were supposed to be no strings attached. When Clink agrees to use his power of astral projection to help a team that already consists of super speed, super strength, and empathy rob the most secure building in Crimson, he figures the payout will be worth it. Then he meets Glone. The team leader is six feet of distracting lean muscle and attitude. This man has a temper like a rattlesnake and a bite to match. Although Clink tries to avoid his growing attraction, things finally come to a head one night, and they both give in to their passions. The problem: Neither man believes in relationships. Yet, the desire between them is too strong to deny. Then the unthinkable, there’s a traitor among them. Now Clink risks not only losing his freedom but his heart as well.

Winner in the 2018 Kindle Books Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree Finalist in the 2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards For Adult Fiction Top 10 Finalist in the Author Academy Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction Cover Finalist in the 2019 RONE Awards from InD'tale Magazine In the dusty ruins of the world, three groups exist: the Sovereign, the Fortis, and the Outliers. Indra is an Outlier. Living on land that has not healed from the poison of the past, the Outliers have adapted - but to the Sovereign and the Fortis, they are nothing. For centuries the Fortis have made their abuse of Outliers a sport, but when Asa comes to Indra's rescue, she sees something different in him. Something that marks him as so much more than just a Fortis guard. But when Indra's world begins to unravel, even the quiet alliance she and Asa have formed cannot save her from the wrath of the Sovereign. In one life-altering moment, everything Indra has ever known is ripped away, forcing her to face a world even more harsh and unforgiving. Broken and scarred, Indra finds herself on a journey that will challenge everything she's ever been taught, learning along the way that she's stronger than she ever imagined. Maybe even strong enough to free her people forever.

Throughout the galaxy, the reclusive alien race known as The One are incapacitated by terror. On the planet Luddeccea, wolf-human hybrid Volka harbors a terrible secret...a secret that must explain her nightmares. Trapped on a luxurious asteroid, pleasure 'bot 6T9 struggles to find purpose—until he receives a message from an Unidentified Caller. The worlds of The One, Volka, and 6T9 are about to collide. The galaxy will be shaken to its core. The starship is waking. Starship Waking is a standalone adventure in the Archangel Project universe.

Passerina Fowler just wants to be a professional fighter. She has struggled for years to make a name for herself. But then her life abruptly changes when she's discovered by a recruiter from SafeTrek Bridging, a company that transports clients to alternate versions of Earth. With nothing to lose, Passerina accepts a job as a bridger, an elite fighter who protects clients on excursions to alternate worlds. However, on her first day she witnesses a horrifying event and realizes bridging can be downright deadly. In spite of the risks, she is determined to complete her training. But she soon realizes the instruction addresses her fears more than her strength and endurance. And for good reason… there is much to be feared when bridging to alternate worlds naked and without weapons. Passerina steadily transforms herself into a true bridger, with a new name: Infinity. Infinity grows impatient for the excitement and danger of her first bridging excursion. But when it finally comes, she finds herself in a world of vicious and extraordinary predators, and the danger becomes all too real. Be sure to check out the rest of the Bridgers series . You can learn more about my novels and sign up for my author emails at my web site: http://www.stancsmith.com

Dare is an ancient Night Elf (please don’t call him a vampire!) keeping secrets from his own kind and seeking a Night Elf that has gone renegade. Penny is only twenty-four, seeking her lost sister, and hiding a secret as well. To save themselves, and save Dare’s people, they might have to risk letting their secrets go.

A collection of stories by Kay MacLeod The Carnelian Fox Preview Chapter - Find out the origins of Maiyamon, a monster catching game brought into the real world. Will the lure of riches push science too far? The Amber Wyvern - Delve into the lore of Maiyamon and uncover a secret history connected to a powerful monster. Juggler’s Path - Follow Asher from The Constellation Saga as he develops his power and comes closer to defying his father's cruel teaching. In Pursuit of Knowledge - Malik from The Constellation Saga is left stranded and injured when he makes a devastating mistake. Sweetest Dreams - A dark fairy is approached to use a dream power most people look down on. But the minotaur is asking for something he could never turn her away for. Welcome to the World of Orthaya. Heirs of Power Preview - Read the first five chapters of the epic fantasy novel Heirs of Power, book one of The Constellation Saga. A group of humans inherit incredible powers to save their world from being devoured by evil spirits.

Annabel Martin dreams of winning a Melbourne Cup—the highest honor for any jockey in Australia. When a top trainer offers her a ride on the stallion, Reckless Night, Annabel hesitates only because her friend, James McKenzie is the usual jockey. But not only is James’s leg broken, but the trainer offers her a sweetener: if she wins the race, she can ride the horse through the Spring Campaign and on to the Melbourne Cup. Chasing her dreams earns Annabel an enemy in Damon Black—the man second to James, and the jockey who should have been in line to ride Reckless Night. As Annabel begins her new job, a shady trainer drags Annabel’s father into the middle of a horse swapping scam. Because of her connection to both horses, Annabel is implicated—just as Damon Black begins to become dangerous, and just as she and James become more than friends. A fire at the stables sends James to the hospital, where Annabel’s possible involvement in the scheme is laid out in front of him. Not only was his dream of the Melbourne Cup snatched from him, but the woman he loves may not be who she says she is. As Annabel’s world implodes, she faces her father’s shady connections, a possible riding ban, and losing the man she loves. But Annabel’s a woman who has survived as a top jockey in a man’s world, and she has no intention of letting her dreams be lost—no matter how high the bets are against her.

A NEW HERO FOR A NEW ERA Mustang Sally has some speedy shoes to fill. This young superhero has waited her whole life to join Just Cause – the premiere team of American heroes. Now she’s hoping her super-speed will earn a spot on the same team to which her parents and grandparents belonged. AN OLD GRUDGE FROM AN OLD ENEMY A chance encounter with the villain who killed her father changes everything. Even though she’s only an intern, Sally devotes herself to finding the man known as Destroyer. With the help of her eagle-winged best friend Sondra and her super-strong love interest Jason, her investigations uncover a sinister plot stretching all the way back to her grandparents’ era. Sally and Just Cause must risk everything to halt Destroyer’s plans and save the entire world. BONUS FEATURES Beyond the revised original text, this volume contains three all-new short stories that expand upon the history of Mustang Sally's family line in the context of the Just Cause Universe. It also contains a summary of the historical and contemporary superhero teams that have been part of the legendary history.