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Brie hates the Fae and refuses to have anything to do with them, even if that means starving on the street. But when her sister is sold to the sadistic king of the Unseelie court to pay a debt, she'll do whatever it takes to get her back--including making a deal with the king himself to steal three magical relics from the Seelie court. Gaining unfettered access to the Seelie court is easier said than done. Brie's only choice is to pose as a potential...

First published in 1872, Carmilla is a classic gothic novella and one of the earliest examples of vampire fiction. Fast-paced and gripping, the story follows the protagonist Laura, who lives in a secluded castle in the woods with her father. One day, a carriage accident brings a young woman named Carmilla into their lives, and she is taken in as a guest. As time goes on, Laura becomes increasingly drawn to Carmilla, despite her strange behavior and...

Valentean Burai, White Dragon of the Rosinanti, suffered a stunning defeat within the shadow of a desolate ancient city. Beaten and burned to the point of near death, he recovers among his closest friends and allies, while harboring a dark secret. The flames of chaos have latched onto his soul, granting him the power of his ancient enemy, but at the cost of his compassion, his kindness, and everything that makes him who he is. Word of Valentean's...

Jimbo: A Fantasy (1909) is a novel by Algernon Blackwood. Having already established himself as a promising short story writer, Blackwood published his debut novel at the age of 40. A lifelong occultist, Blackwood was interested in the fine line between the human and spiritual realms, often incorporating supernatural elements into his work. Jimbo: A Fantasy is a story of a young boy's out of body experience after sustaining a terrible injury, a narrative...

"Regan loves, and is loved, though her school-friend situation has become complicated, of late. When she suddenly finds herself thrust through a doorway that asks her to "Be Sure" before swallowing her whole, Regan must learn to live in a world filled with centaurs, kelpies, and other magical equines - a world that expects its human visitors to step up and be heroes. But after embracing her time with the herd, Regan discovers that not all forms of...

Passion. Horror. Betrayal. From the national bestselling author of the Lily Wong thriller series comes a dark journey into Brazilian mysticism about a desperate mother, who rises from the slums to embrace Quimbanda magic amid her quest for the ultimate revenge. Across forty years, three continents, and a past incident in 1560 France, Serafina Olegario tests the boundaries of love, power, and corruption as she fights to escape her life of poverty...

When seventeen-year-old Violet Sterling returns to Burleigh House after years in exile, Burleigh's magic is tormented, ravaging the countryside, and she must strive to save her house before it destroys her. Violet Sterling has spent the last seven years in exile, longing to return to Burleigh House. One of the six great houses of England, Burleigh's magic kept both the countryside and Violet happy-- until her father's treason destroyed everything....

With Arkus in his grasp, Kai Lekius wastes no time in setting out on his next conquest-Runalog Province, a religious territory that stands between him and the imperial capital. His new army, the Army of the Night, a force of fearsome golems and five thousand men, proves unequaled, but the citizens of Runalog would rather take their own lives than surrender to the likes of a vampire! After learning this the hard way, Kai and his army are forced to...

After loss and devastation, Taylor Renee Wolford has disappeared from the world - hoping to escape the Script and the negative influence she has on others through it. However prophecy is a fickle thing and events churn around Taylor as her brothers discover the horrible truth of the Arbiter's experiments, forcing them to entreat the help of the avians. But affecting change can be difficult when those very allies have no love for mammals and the Script...

2nd Place Winner in the 2023 Firebird Book Awards for Dark Fantasy Finalist in Epic/High Fantasy for the 2023 American Fiction Awards Families can be complicated, especially when the fate of the kingdom rests on yours. Marl Ganwin is more than just a mischief-maker. He's a pain in the ass--the Wind spirit's favorite youth. The Village of Na-ir tolerates his antics, giving him free rein to ramble and rumble. But things take an unexpected turn when...