Those who seek the City of the Dead shall always find it. And though where the stone once laid untouched there is now naught but rubble and ash, the Gates of Nether remain open. The curse of the Black Lake lives on, and from beyond its darkest waters the Ancient Shadows call. Grim is the fate that binds those who heard the calling. Pitiful is their end.Yet not every soul is brought to this decaying land by the whisperings of the curse. The two young travellers who came across the a...

An unnamed young man lives in a tower at the edge of the world, content with the orderly rituals and freedom to study that his lot--or he is content, until one day he discovers something in a bird's nest outside the tower window, and his efforts to reach it teach him that luxurious obscurity and a fated career perhaps don't have everything going for them after all.This is a long short story or novelette (about 10,000 words).

The Darkworld turns ever more slowly, and its skies grow bleaker by the hour. Field by field, the lands fade to dust, while creatures of the night crawl and creep and seek to claim the day.Artemi's desire to protect those she loves has resulted in catastrophe - a catastrophe that would knock the strongest stuff from any warrior - and it may now fall to others to do the right thing. Unfortunately for the fate of all worlds, each and every one of those others will have their own idea...

A medieval fantasy set in an ancient age near the beginning of time. A High Host named Gramoroth who had become filled with a lust for power has rebelled against the Laws of Truth. Pursuing an advantage to take control he becomes a master of deception to gain it. After discovering a new power he masterfully uses it to take control and diminish the light of the truth to become the worlds Dark Lord. The remnants of good still struggling to survive have discovered a chance to turn the tide. A...

The mighty Connla is weary from the tiresome and bloody battle fought in the name of his father, Conn, and his land, Erin. Willingly, he lets himself become intoxicated by the surreal beauty of a fairy-woman who offers to take him to a faraway, forbidden land where all his desires will be fulfilled. He welcomes the opportunity to be away from the gruesome war that has consumed his life for so long, but what price will the warrior pay to be in a land void of death, loss and pain? Does the p...

The Demon Flower of Lophai demanded sacrifices for it was not a peaceful and passive flower such as those found on earth.

Yadar, a princely nomad, searches for his love Dalili, only to discover her on the Island of Naat… and the horrors of the island…

A beautifully illustrated book for adults, part fairy tale, part self-actualisation.Buckan, a brave young stag, embarks on a journey to find a mythical garden in order to gain the strength to save his fellow deer from the attacking wolves. The journey tests his faith and courage, and forces him to overcome his deepest fears.A tale of trust and bravery of heart, this compelling and poetic fable shows the importance of intuition and l...

Gefnen—troll-herald and hound for Koschey the Deathless—hunts life across the moors of the far north.Not deer, not pheasant, not meat for the table. His master eats choicer fruits When the piercing scent of youth tingles his senses, Gefnen focuses his chase. The prey—a boy—lacks guardians strong enough to best a troll. Swift triumph awaits.But other seekers tilt the chances of this game. Spirit of storm, poignant memories of a sea-prince, and something more ancient than mem...

The Great Book of Witchcraft weaves together a tapestry of narratives, historical accounts, and folklore, exploring the multifaceted concept of witchcraft across cultures and eras. This anthology traverses through gothic fiction, scholarly essays, and historical treatises, presenting a diverse range of literary styles that echo the depth and breadth of the witchcraft phenomenon. From chilling tales that haunt the reader'Äôs imagination to profound reflections on superstition and belief, th...

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The assassin turns on his secretive Order after discovering they ordered him to kill his own father. Unfortunately, he kills his father anyway and this drives him mad. With all his power the assassin seeks retribution from his former brethren. He hunts every last one of them down, conquering anything in his path, including fear. He stops at nothing until he exacts final vengeance for his own murderous act. Despite his vast amount of power he has one problem; after his vengeance is complete...