Download or read book Cursed An Anthology written by Christina Henry and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty curses, old and new, from bestselling fantasy authors such as Neil Gaiman, Karen Joy Fowler, Christina Henry, M.R. Carey and Charlie Jane Anders. ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH It's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents... Here you'll find unique twists on curses, from fairy tale classics to brand-new hexes of the modern world - expect new monsters and mythologies as well as twists on well-loved fables. Stories to shock and stories of warning, stories of monsters and stories of magic. TWENTY TIMELESS FOLKTALES, NEW AND OLD NEIL GAIMAN JANE YOLEN KAREN JOY FOWLER M.R. CAREY CHRISTINA HENRY CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN TIM LEBBON MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH CHARLIE JANE ANDERS JEN WILLIAMS CATRIONA WARD JAMES BROGDEN MAURA McHUGH ANGELA SLATTER LILLITH SAINTCROW CHRISTOPHER FOWLER ALISON LITTLEWOOD MARGO LANAGAN

Download or read book Cursed An Anthology written by Christina Henry and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sink your teeth into 20 folklore-inspired short stories with this fantasy-horror anthology featuring bestselling authors like Neil Gaiman, M.R. Carey, and Charlie Jane Anders. ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH: Includes 12 original curses and 6 classic fairy tales! It's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents . . . Here you'll find unique twists on curses—from fairy tale classics to brand-new hexes of the modern—by bestselling authors! • NEIL GAIMAN • JANE YOLEN • KAREN JOY FOWLER • M.R. CAREY • CHRISTINA HENRY • CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN • TIM LEBBON • MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH • CHARLIE JANE ANDERS • JEN WILLIAMS • CATRIONA WARD • JAMES BROGDEN • MAURA McHUGH • ANGELA SLATTER • LILLITH SAINTCROW • CHRISTOPHER FOWLER • ALISON LITTLEWOOD • MARGO LANAGAN Expect new monsters and mythologies as well as twists on well-loved fables in this fantasy-horror anthology full of warning, monsters, and magic.

Download or read book The Cursed written by Shaun Herbert and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jack Edmunds, a reporter for the Daily Tribune visits the quiet backwater village of Ellsworth, North Yorkshire he gets a little more than he bargained for. Witness to the casting of an ancient gypsy curse following allegations of corruption by the authorities- Jack along with Suzie Brown, his accomplice, are drawn into an ever increasing maelstrom of events and strange happenings beyond belief. Cut off from the outside world the village of Ellsworth rapidly descends into a bizarre blood-bath of demonic possession as friend turns against friend in a frenzie of unstoppable carnage. Can the realms of superstition be as tangible as they seem or are they merely a form of self-imposed psycho-babble that preys upon the mind? Either way their journey won't be easy as they confront an ever increasing maelstrom of sinister events, exposing them to the darker side of human nature at its worst.

Download or read book Cursed Collectibles written by Jace Killan and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spend an afternoon antiquing and it's not hard to figure out why picking has become one of America's fondest pastimes. It's treasure hunting while connecting with history. But what if those treasures hunt us back?From old books, to vinyl records, antique mirrors, vintage figurines, or a Bob's Big Boy piggy bank, curses have no limits.Featuring stories from D.J. Butler, Joy Auburn, Martin L. Shoemaker, Jessica Guernsey, John D. Payne, Jen Bair, Karen Pellett, Steve Ruskin, Tanya Hales, Lauren Lang, Frank Morin, Mike Jack Stoumbous, Kelly Lynn Colby, Jace Killan, Jo Schneider, Gama Ray Martinez, Martin Greening, Chris Abela, A.J. Mayall, Heidi A. Wilde, Shannon Fox, Lauryn Christopher, and Mark Leslie.

Download or read book Queen Victoria s Book of Spells written by Elizabeth Bear and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Year An anthology featuring all-original tales of gaslamp fantasy from bestselling and award-winning authors including Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked. "Gaslamp Fantasy," or historical fantasy set in a magical version of the nineteenth century, has long been popular with readers and writers alike. A number of wonderful fantasy novels owe their inspiration to works by nineteenth-century writers ranging from Jane Austen, the Brontës, and George Meredith to Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, and William Morris. And, of course, the entire steampunk genre and subculture owes more than a little to literature inspired by this period. Queen Victoria's Book of Spells is an anthology for everyone who loves these works of neo-Victorian fiction, and wishes to explore the wide variety of ways that modern fantasists are using nineteenth-century settings, characters, and themes. These approaches stretch from steampunk fiction to the Austen-and-Trollope inspired works that some critics call Fantasy of Manners, all of which fit under the larger umbrella of Gaslamp Fantasy. The result is eighteen stories by experts from the fantasy, horror, mainstream, and young adult fields, including both bestselling writers and exciting new talents, who present a bewitching vision of a nineteenth century invested (or cursed!) with magic. Includes short stories by Delia Sherman, Jeffrey Ford, Genevieve Valentine, Maureen McHugh, Kathe Koja, Elizabeth Wein, Elizabeth Bear, James P. Blaylock, Kaaron Warren, Leanna Renee Hieber, Dale Bailey, Veronica Schanoes, Catherynne M. Valente, Ellen Kushner and Caroline Stevermer, Jane Yolen, Gregory Maguire, Tanith Lee, Theodora Goss. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Once Upon a Cursed Time written by R. Weeks and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven bestselling authors put their unique spins on your beloved childhood Fairytales. Fourteen stories, fourteen escapes from reality. Ugly Scars Some people will do anything for beauty. Chiselling away at her own face, one woman became so obsessed with being beautiful that she made a deal with a demon. Milly Swan is about to find out what happens when you come face to face with the Ugly Duckling. Path of Thorns All Ellie and Jack have ever known is the harsh life in a Truro workhouse; all they've dreamed of is a good meal and a comfortable bed. When they're sent out as part of a working party, a wrong turn brings them within grasp of those very things. But they soon learn that the wild beauty of the Cornish moorlands masks a dark and greedy heart. Beauty and the Beast Within When Beauty lost her mother, and her father lost the family wealth, she resigned herself to live a quiet life in the country. But after disobeying the commands of the cursed ruler, Beauty's father is forced to make a terrible agreement. When Beauty arrives at the castle, the beast's heart beats with excitement. Could she learn to love him and break the curse, or will the curse consume Beauty? Pin Step into the twisted mind of "Pin". She's had it with being a wooden girl. Pin's only wish is to turn into a real girl, and she'll do anything to make that happen. J.L. Clayton takes the beloved fairy tale "Pinocchio" and carves out a unique tale of horror. The Ink-washed Cat "A young Shinto chokkai visits the ruins of a sacred temple only to discover the true cost of ancient magic." The Ink Washed Cat - A twisted fairy tale by R. B. Wood based on the Japanese fairy tale "The Boy who Drew Cats" Let Down Thy Hair Let down thy hair is a retelling of the classic fairytale, Rapunzel, by Genevieve Moultrie. Rapunzel lets down her hair. But never expected who climbs up! Awakened by a Kiss Awakened by a Kiss is a retelling of the classic fairytale, Sleeping Beauty, by Genevieve Moultrie. A sleep so deep she could never awaken. Or could she? Hooded Red Deep in the Enchanted Forest lives Ruby with her horrible brothers and doting father. When a wolf offers her a deal to rid her of her brothers, she can't help but agree. However, Ruby will quickly realise that you should never make deals with your own demons. Skinderella Eleanor was a beauty, loved by all until her father passed away and her stepmother's true nature clawed its ugly way to the surface. But when the King of the land throws a ball for all of the young ladies in this kingdom to find a bride for his son, how far will the stepmother go to make her ugly daughters beautiful? Some people will go to extreme measures to look beautiful. Prince Recreant "The Princess and the Pea" as retold by Steven Evans in "Prince Recreant" Three Women. Three Tests. One Crown. A Game of Roses "A Game of Roses: Bocephus' Revenge" A brother's love tainted by shame and smeared with blood. Rumplestiltskin will never be the same. Kiss Catherine is trapped helping her father pay off his farm debt. It would take a miracle to change her life path. Then one day she spots a talking frog in the royal garden. For some reason, the prince has been turned into a frog, but is it also true that by kissing the frog you will become his wife? Muerte de los Corazones They are summoned every night all over the world. The darkness that binds the two mythical beings becomes more dangerous as their rotten relationship escalates go unexpected heights. As La Llorona and El Cucuy snatch the souls of children in the heart of Mexico, they must beat the wits of their son in order to stay alive. Phantom Whispers Greediness can be one's downfall as Bastien is about to find out. In this cleverly woven tale, based on the classic fairy tale "White Snake." We are all lured by poisonous things.

Download or read book Shipwreckers written by Scott Peterson and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dani and her big brother Mike find themselves aboard the ill-fated river expedition of careless adventurer, Captain Kevin, they must work together to save themselves and the captain from all manner of deadly trials and traps. Complete with treacherous temples, ancient idols, and plenty of explosions, Shipwreckers is a big adventure that brings humor along for a dangerous and thrilling ride up the Amazon. In a place where laughter meets non-stop action, you'll find Shipwreckers and its cast of soon-to-be fan-favorite characters.

Download or read book The Mysteries of the Universe written by Will Gater and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 6-8. Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore Beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space. - Reveal Engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universe - Uncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos. This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can't get enough of the solar system. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Mysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

Download or read book Cursed Bunny written by Bora Chung and published by Honford Star. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cursed Bunny is a genre-defying collection of short stories by Korean author Bora Chung. Blurring the lines between magical realism, horror, and science-fiction, Chung uses elements of the fantastic and surreal to address the very real horrors and cruelties of patriarchy and capitalism in modern society. Anton Hur’s translation skilfully captures the way Chung’s prose effortlessly glides from being terrifying to wryly humorous. Winner of a PEN/Heim Grant.

Download or read book Chronicles of the Few and Cursed written by Felipe Cagno and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Crown So Cursed written by L.L. McKinney and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The fantasy series I've been waiting for my whole life." —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give Alice must save Wonderland from itself in A Crown So Cursed, the long-awaited third book in L.L. McKinney's Nightmare-Verse series. Alice and her crew are doing their best to recover from the last boss battle, but some of them keep having these. . . dreams: visions of a dark past—and an even darker future. Sadly, the evil in Wonderland may not be as defeated as they’d hoped. Attacked by Nightmares unlike any they’ve ever seen, Alice will have to step between the coming darkness and the mortal world once more. But this time is different. This time, the monsters aren’t waiting for her on the other side of the Veil. They're in her own back yard. "A breakout author." —Entertainment Weekly

Download or read book Cursed written by K.K. Allen and published by K.K. Allen. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today Bestselling Author, K.K. Allen, takes readers on a deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful adventure in a contemporary fantasy series based on a young woman learning the true nature of her bloodline and the enchanting world that awaits her. Katrina Summer always knew she was different. Her fiery temper seems to perpetually land her in hot water, making her an outcast among her peers. When tragedy strikes and she’s sent to live with her only remaining family in the tiny coastal town of Apollo Beach, Katrina starts counting down the days until her eighteenth birthday. Only then will she finally be free. Little does she know, her entire life before now has been a lie. As Katrina learns the legends of her Ancient Greek ancestors, secrets from her heritage are exposed—secrets that her mother purposefully concealed. Her only solace is found in Alec Stone, the gorgeous guy next door. With his devastatingly charming smile, his persistent flirtation, and a love that sparks from the flames of friendship, he offers her a much-needed escape from the turmoil. If only she wasn’t cursed. As powerful forces threaten the lives in Apollo Beach, Katrina can’t escape the evocative world of mythological enchantment and evil prophecies that lurk around every corner. CURSED is Book 1 in the all-new ENCHANTED GODS series.

Download or read book The Land of Stone Flowers written by Sveta Dorosheva and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic fairytales get a refreshing satirical twist in this collection of illustrated stories in which gnomes, pixies, and other fairy folk share tall tales of the strange and unbelievable human world and its inhabitants. Brimming with keen observations and wild assumptions on human anatomy, customs, languages, rituals, dwellings, and more, The Land of Stone Flowers is as absurd as it is astounding, examining contradictory and nonsensical human behaviors through the lens of the fantastic: from the bewitching paper wizards who live in humans' wallets to their invisible hats, known as "moods," which cloud their view of the world. Bursting with intricate and evocative illustrations, The Land of Stone Flowers will draw readers into a world of fantasy and fable that slyly reveals many hidden truths about human existence.

Download or read book The Few and Cursed Crows of Mana Olana written by Felipe Cagno and published by Clover Press, LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Few and Cursed is a supernatural post-apocalyptic western. Mana'Olana is a small town in the Honolulu Mountains region where a bedtime story about giant Crows that kidnap children in the silent of night originated. It turns out the Crows aren't exactly fiction. In the year 1840, more than 90% of the water on the planet disappeared over night. Humankind has learned to adapt at any cost, and water has become the currency of the world. It's no wonder evil has blossomed in ways that were previously unimaginable. The dark arts and curses are now commonplace, and people have shown their true colors, becoming shockingly evil and devastatingly wicked monsters, all in the name of their coveted water. Enter the tough and mysterious Redhead, a Curse Chaser looking to help those in needs, for the right price - water, of course. The Few and the Cursed: Crows of Mana'Olana is the first complete saga of The Few and Cursed universe and pits the Redhead against the terrifying Crows. First published as a six-part mini-series, the full story is now available in one gorgeous collector's edition.

Download or read book Common Bonds A Speculative Aromantic Anthology written by Claudie Arseneault and published by Claudie Arseneault. This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Common Bonds is an anthology of speculative short stories and poetry featuring aromantic characters and centering platonic relationships.

Download or read book Cursed Soul written by T. H. Snyder and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is recommended for readers 18 years of age and older. It contains adult language and sexual scenes not intended for young readers. Outcast, deviant, loser. Cliff Benjamin never trusted anyone enough to share in his pain. For years, he's hidden from what he's done, the regrets that cause him sleepless nights, and those that he's hurt the most. Years later, life couldn't be better. He's found security in his crew, building an empire with his best friends, and creating works of art on the flesh of his clients. Nothing could change the way he feels about the men and women in his life. Kris Anne never thought she'd lose the love of her life. Trying to move on, she decides to visit her sister, Jenn, in Alabama. No matter how hard she yearns for her lost soul mate, the curse of another man plagues her thoughts day in and day out. Confused and unsure of her path in life, she wills herself to finally let go. That is until the night of Cursed Magic's grand reopening. Cliff never thought his past would come back and destroy him once and for all, he thought he'd stayed hidden long enough for the memories to seep away. Now the weight of his mistakes has put those closest to him in danger...including her. Can Cliff finally come clean and admit to the errors of his ways? Will he be able to break free of his past to keep her safe? The only way to set yourself free is to allow others in...be honest, be loyal and always be real.

Download or read book Cursed by Athena written by Sherry Cerrano and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the run, concealing her identity, Colors feels responsible for murders committed to get to her. She must act alone, think alone, and avoid surveillance. A hard run pushes away the dread that she'll become a lab rat. She turns to Colonel Sam Hennessey, a security specialist, to help her stop those who hunt her. Like the ancient Greeks who felt they were at the mercy of their gods, Colors feels cursed. Even she doesn't know the whole story behind the secret she keeps and its association to the Athena Project. With forces aligned against her, Colors fights to keep her secret and stop the insanity now connected to her life.