This anthology of thirteen horror stories from the Genre Writers of Atlantic Canada will frighten you for hours, terrorize your dreams, and make you wonder what might be waiting for you in that darkened room.Table of Contents"Family Trait" by A. F. Stewart"The Inevitable" by Ali House"Insurance" by Chantal Boudreau"Anchored" by Jeff Slade"The Chosen" by Jon Dobbin"Airborne" by Kerry Campbell"The Waystation" b...

For thousands of years, myths and legends have shaped the stories that humanity tells about themselves and the world around them. Now, twenty-six incredible Canadian authors offer new spins and fresh takes on those pieces of our shared cultural touchstones.This collection honours that legacy with twenty-nine short stories highlighting the best of the modern interpretations of Mythology, from minds like Ali House (The Segment Delta Archives), AJ Ryan (The Secret of the Ohks), and Je...

Inspired by real world myth and folklore, fourteen members of the Genre Writers of Atlantic Canada will showcase their talent with this collection of fantasy short stories that will thrill and amaze.Included in this short story anthology are the works of:Jennifer ShelbyMatt JohnSherry D. RamseyAli HousePeter J. FooteSteve VernonA.F. StewartPeter GilletBelinda FergusonMary J. DaleyNancy SM Waldman

A bonus short story featuring Silhara and Martise from Master of Crows.In The Light Within, Silhara of Neith, now known as "the god-smiter," travels as the guest of honor to the winter festival of his father's people.The crow mage who destroyed one god must ignite sacred fires in honor of another. Yet the winter festival only reminds Silhara that the brightest light within him isn't the fire of a deity but the devotion of one woman.A tale of hope and celebration.

War is coming. The Lady of Battles will have it no other way.Lillian and Gregory fear the demi-goddess is already moving her pawns and dark knights into place, preparing for the first strike. Earth must be ready, but first Lillian needs to ensure that the uneasy alliance between the Fae and the human military does not fail. Every ally is needed if earth is to have any hope of surviving the coming war.As fate draws friends and enemies closer together, one ne...

Persian unicorns are fierce fighters. Japanese unicorns are just. European unicorns are peaceful. But all unicorns have one thing in common. They are magic! Learn all about unicorn legends, including why people truly believed in them, in this fascinating companion to Dragons.Beautiful full-color illustrations accompany the easy-to-read text.

From hags and harpies to sorceresses and sirens, this volume features twenty all-new tales that prove women are far from the weaker sex-in all their alluring, magical, and monstrous roles.

Go back to sixth-century Wales and learn how Atticus O'Sullivan became the Iron Druid in this novelette of the New York Times bestselling series, the Iron Druid Chronicles.Traveling under the name of Gawain rather than his old Irish name, Atticus must recover the stolen grail—which is in truth Dagda's cauldron—from a necromancer who has blighted the land around modern-day Swansea. This adventure—and others to follow—uninte...

An anthology of gender-bent, queered, race-bent, and inclusive retellings from the enchanting and eternally popular world of Greek myth, featuring stories by:Marika Bailey • Alyssa Cole • Zoraida Córdova • Maya Deane • Sarah Gailey • Zeyn Joukhadar • Mia P. Manansala • Juliana Spink Mills • Susan Purr • Taylor Rae • Jude Reali • Suleikha Snyder • Valerie Valdes • S. Zainab Williams • Wen Wen YangZeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the othe...

How does an average girl become a magical adventurer, anyway? Travel back three years to see how Jenny's adventures first began in this short prequel to My Very UnFairy Tale Life! (Includes fun UnFairy bonus content!)

Will Demon's latest quest bring down the wrath of Zeus?Demon's life on Mount Olympus has never been busier. Thanks to the awful heroes down on Earth, he has a whole slew of injured beasts to care for. And worse still, the goddess Psyche wants Demon to "borrow" Zeus's prized eagle for an urgent mission. But is her task worth the risk of offending the king of the gods?

"Woodland Tales: Volume 1 - The Gruffalo," follow the adventures of a clever mouse as it navigates the treacherous depths of the deep, dark wood. With wit and bravery, the mouse encounters cunning predators and ultimately befriends the fearsome Gruffalo, bringing safety and harmony to the once-perilous forest. Join this unlikely hero on a journey filled with danger, friendship, and the triumph of intelligence over strength.