Download or read book The Daughter Of Darkness Book 2 of the Whim Dark Tales written by Sean M. T. Shanahan and published by Sean M. T. Shanahan. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quest to slay a dragon turns into a nightmare when the hunters are preyed upon by something far more terrifying . . . A gripping Dark Fantasy, if Predator was imagined in a world like Dungeons & Dragons and The Witcher. Prahtan—an orc huntress—leads her band on a routine monster hunt through the wilderness. But they’re out of their depth. They encounter a woman drenched in blood, fleeing an unspeakable horror. One by one, they are hunted by an insidious creature that delights in torment and feeds on magic. Their only hope may lie in the true identity of the mysterious woman. If they can’t slay the unstoppable creature, the world will be doomed to Hell-Fire. Can Prahtan trust this strange woman, keep her people alive, and stop the monster from claiming its trophy? Face your fears and join the hunt in The Daughter Of Darkness, the second novella of The Whim-Dark Tales!
Download or read book Necromancing The Rose Book 1 of the Whim Dark Tales written by Sean M. T. Shanahan and published by Sean M. T. Shanahan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world ravaged by the dead, can one Necromancer turn the tide for the living? A spell-binding quest for fans of Dungeons & Dragons and The Witcher, who enjoy Dark Fantasy with Bright aspects. As the War of the Damned rages, salvation comes in the form of an unlikely hero; Gazlan, a good necromancer. He quests to free enslaved souls from their rotting bodies and stop the necromancer feud from killing the world. But time is running out, and he can’t do it alone . . . He must recruit strange allies. From a druid who puppeteers the dead to a paladin who relies on gadgets and force, all share a personal grudge against the necromancers. Will they save the world, or will they turn on Gazlan for what he is, even as he falls in love? Join the epic journey in Necromancing The Rose, the first novella of the Whim-Dark Tales!
Download or read book The Symbicate 2 Attack Of The Light Wizards written by Sean M. T. Shanahan and published by Sean M. T. Shanahan. This book was released on with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They shattered the moon, now they’re here for the world! Another high-stakes steampunk adventure, combining the dry wit of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld with the intrigue of Treasure Planet! After their deadly hunt, a New Symbicate arises from the ashes, forged by unlikely heroes determined to battle crime on its own turf. But the criminal syndicates unite against them, led by a dark figure who can control symbioids—sinewy creatures that weave with their hosts to grant unique abilities. The Symbicate faces its most deadly challenge yet, relying on cunning and gadgets to prevail. Calling all allies to fight the underworld and thwart this new crime lord, they are unaware of a looming peril from above . . . the mysterious Light Wizards . . . Can the New Symbicate survive a relentless assault from all sides? Discover in the gripping sequel, The Symbicate 2 – Attack Of The Light Wizards!
Download or read book Dragon Roost On The Orbital Spire written by Sean M. T. Shanahan and published by Sean M. T. Shanahan. This book was released on 2023-09-13 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 40,000 kilometres of sheer peril! In the shadow of a passing comet the lights flicker out, revealing a dreadful truth... it’s not a comet at all... For fans of Matthew Reilly and John Scalzi, this pulse-pounding novella combines Die Hard with monstrous mayhem in space! Bree, a disgraced combat pilot, ferries clients to the Orbital Spire to witness a celestial phenomenon. But she discovers chilling secrets and a deadly conspiracy. When a titanic Dragon emerges from the comet, the Spire becomes a desperate battleground. Besieged by mysterious gunmen and demonic creatures vying for the Dragon’s hoard, Bree is trapped in the crossfire. Haunted by her past, she must fight like hell. Can she save the survivors from the Dragon’s wrath? Join the heart-stopping action in Dragon Roost On The Orbital Spire, the second novella in The Science Myth Saga!
Download or read book The Symbicate written by Sean M. T. Shanahan and published by Sean M. T. Shanahan. This book was released on with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under a shattered Moon, a deadly game erupts as the world’s assassins vie for the ultimate payday. Embark on a high-stakes steampunk quest with the dry wit of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld and the intrigue of Treasure Planet. Thomas has hunted the man who ruthlessly murdered his family since he was a child. Working as a Hired Hero, he finally finds a lead on his revenge. But he’s going to have company... The largest bounty in history is issued, and every killer in the land converges on it; aided by clever gadgets and symbioids—sinewy creatures that weave with their host to grant unique abilities. Thomas must join forces with a reluctant assassin and a desperate nobleman to complete his quest, but they have goals of their own... Should they fail, they will lose more than just a bounty. Their mission will lead them to cross blades while targeted by rival hunters. Will they complete their quests against all odds, or will their loyalty cost them everything? Don’t miss out on the action-packed adventure of The Symbicate!
Download or read book Of Gods Monsters written by Zavi James and published by Zavi James. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I don't think getting to know me that intimately is part of the job description," I whispered in her ear, amused by the salacious thoughts. Who'd have guessed the stiff in the lab coat would have such a dirty mind? "Let me make this clear. I would never touch a filthy mortal like you in such a way." Dr Quentin Scott doesn't believe in the Gods. Forsaken at every turn of her life, she refuses to kneel before them and beg for scraps. But when she is recruited to the E.L.I. project, Quen is forced to come face to face with the Gods she detests. Grayson, God of Chaos, never wanted to be part of the project. He would happily spend his days in Upper Elysia, watching the madness he created unfold amongst the mortals, but he's outnumbered. When he's paired with a disrespectful nonbeliever, Gray's temper leads his every action. And then he senses the chaos that lies beneath the pretty façade, and he vows to break her. As Grayson and Quentin lock horns over the smallest things, something sparks between them. But a spark can become a raging inferno in the blink of an eye and the damage done may be irreparable. When secrets emerge that could shift the balance of powers in Elysia, decisions must be made and there's no such thing as an easy choice. The Gods have come to play, but it's a dangerous game. Who can you trust? *This book contains sexually explicit scenes, mature language, discussion of deceased parents and a train accident and OM/OW drama. Not intended for readers below 18. Reader discretion is advised.*
Download or read book Fade to Black written by Francis Knight and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the depths of a valley rises the city of Mahala It's a city built upwards, not across -- where streets are built upon streets, buildings upon buildings. A city that the Ministry rules from the sunlit summit, and where the forsaken lurk in the darkness of Under. Rojan Dizon doesn't mind staying in the shadows, because he's got things to hide. Things like being a pain-mage, with the forbidden power to draw magic from pain. But he can't hide for ever. Because when Rojan stumbles upon the secrets lurking in the depths of the Pit, the fate of Mahala will depend on him using his magic. And unlucky for Rojan -- this is going to hurt.
Download or read book TALES FROM THE FLAT EARTH NIGHT S DAUGHTER written by TANITH LEE and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dark Ladies written by Fritz Leiber and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-10-12 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Conjure wife, Norman Saylor learns that his wife is a sorceress. In Our Lady of Darkness, horror writer Franz Westen searches for the paranormal in San Francisco.
Download or read book Blood Ninja written by Nick Lake and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could Taro, a fisherman’s son, be destined for greatness? In the course of a day, Taro’s entire life changes: His father is murdered before his eyes, and Taro is taken by a mysterious ninja on a perilous journey toward safety. Someone wants Taro dead, but who—and why? With his best friend, Hiro, and their ninja guide, Shusaku, Taro gets caught in the crossfire of a bitter conflict between rival lords for control of imperial Japan. As Taro trains to become a ninja himself, he’s less and less sure that he wants to be one. But when his real identity is revealed, it becomes impossible for Taro to turn his back on his fate.
Download or read book Between the Lines written by Jodi Picoult and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
Download or read book The Merry Spinster written by Daniel M. Lavery and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Mallory Ortberg comes a collection of darkly mischievous stories based on classic fairy tales. Adapted from the beloved "Children's Stories Made Horrific" series, "The Merry Spinster" takes up the trademark wit that endeared Ortberg to readers of both The Toast and the best-selling debut Texts From Jane Eyre. The feature has become among the most popular on the site, with each entry bringing in tens of thousands of views, as the stories proved a perfect vehicle for Ortberg's eye for deconstruction and destabilization. Sinister and inviting, familiar and alien all at the same time, The Merry Spinster updates traditional children's stories and fairy tales with elements of psychological horror, emotional clarity, and a keen sense of feminist mischief. Readers of The Toast will instantly recognize Ortberg's boisterous good humor and uber-nerd swagger: those new to Ortberg's oeuvre will delight in this collection's unique spin on fiction, where something a bit mischievous and unsettling is always at work just beneath the surface. Unfalteringly faithful to its beloved source material, The Merry Spinster also illuminates the unsuspected, and frequently, alarming emotional complexities at play in the stories we tell ourselves, and each other, as we tuck ourselves in for the night. Bed time will never be the same.
Download or read book Dark Matter written by Michelle Paver and published by Orion. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: January 1937. Clouds of war are gathering over a fogbound London. Twenty-eight year old Jack is poor, lonely and desperate to change his life. So when he's offered the chance to be the wireless operator on an Arctic expedition, he jumps at it. Spirits are high as the ship leaves Norway: five men and eight huskies, crossing the Barents Sea by the light of the midnight sun. At last they reach the remote, uninhabited bay where they will camp for the next year. Gruhuken. But the Arctic summer is brief. As night returns to claim the land, Jack feels a creeping unease. One by one, his companions are forced to leave. He faces a stark choice. Stay or go. Soon he will see the last of the sun, as the polar night engulfs the camp in months of darkness. Soon he will reach the point of no return - when the sea will freeze, making escape impossible. And Gruhuken is not uninhabited. Jack is not alone. Something walks there in the dark. This Special Edition Ebook will feature exclusive material: AUTHOR EXTRAS: Dark Matter ¿ An exclusive interview with Michelle Paver and an extended author biography with integrated photos of the landscape of Spitsbergen. COVER DESIGN: Dark Matter ¿ the jacket designer¿s take and cover design progression (5 x visuals). DARK MATTER - A SHORT FILM: Dark Matter ¿ Turning the novel into a short promotional film and Dark Matter - The Film Director's Cut, the rejected film scripts, the final film script and behind the scenes at filming (3 x visuals).
Download or read book Dark Prince written by Christine Feehan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incomparable gift for Christine Feehan fans, Dark Prince returns in a new, author’s cut special edition. #1 New York Times bestseller Feehan revisits her classic tale of paranormal romance—the breathtaking story of a beautiful hunter with extraordinary telepathic abilities captivated by the powerful allure of a tormented prince of the mysterious Carpathians—expanding the beloved story by 100 never before seen pages! Here is your golden opportunity to experience the first book in Christine Feehan’s remarkable Dark saga as you never have before, whether it’s a glorious re-entrance into this writer’s mystical, unforgettable world…or your very first visit!
Download or read book Archangel s Kiss written by Nalini Singh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Guild Hunter novel, New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her world of angelic rulers, vampiric servants, and the woman thrust into their darkly seductive world... Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from a year-long coma to find herself changed—an angel with wings of midnight and dawn—but her fragile body needs time to heal before she can take flight. Her lover, the stunningly dangerous archangel Raphael, is used to being in control—especially when it comes to the woman he considers his own. But Elena has never done well with authority... They’ve barely begun to learn each other when Raphael receives an invitation to a ball from the archangel Lijuan. To refuse would be a sign of fatal weakness, so Raphael must ready Elena for the flight to Beijing—and to the nightmare that awaits. For ancient and without conscience, Lijuan’s power lies with the dead. And she has organized the most perfect and most vicious of welcomes for Elena...
Download or read book Hero written by Alethea Kontis and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intoxicating blend of fairy tale magic, lively wit, and romance spice up this companion novel to Enchanted.
Download or read book House of Darkness House of Light written by Andrea Perron and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-08-11 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roger and Carolyn Perron purchased the home of their dreams and eventual nightmares in December of 1970. The Arnold Estate, located just beyond the village of Harrisville, Rhode Island seemed the idyllic setting in which to raise a family. The couple unwittingly moved their five young daughters into the ancient and mysterious farmhouse. Secrets were kept and then revealed within a space shared by mortal and immortal alike. Time suddenly became irrelevant; fractured by spirits making their presence known then dispersing into the ether. The house is a portal to the past and a passage to the future. This is a sacred story of spiritual enlightenment, told some thirty years hence. The family is now somewhat less reticent to divulge a closely-guarded experience. Their odyssey is chronicled by the eldest sibling and is an unabridged account of a supernatural excursion. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated this haunting in a futile attempt to intervene on their behalf. They consider the Perron family saga to be one of the most compelling and significant of a famously ghost-storied career as paranormal researchers. During a seance gone horribly wrong, they unleashed an unholy hostess; the spirit called Bathsheba; a God-forsaken soul. Perceiving herself to be the mistress of the house, she did not appreciate the competition. Carolyn had long been under siege; overt threats issued in the form of firea mother's greatest fear. It transformed the woman in unimaginable ways. After nearly a decade the family left a once beloved home behind though it will never leave them, as each remains haunted by a memory. This tale is an inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit on a pathway of discovery: an eternal journey for the living and the dead.
