Three Worlds. Three Fates. One Thread of Darkness.In this collection of haunting dark fantasy tales, mortals and spirits alike wrestle with destiny, sacrifice, and the cost of power.In The Breath Borrower, a sacred thief of breath must choose between duty and mercy in a city where life and death hang on a whisper.The Withering follows a lone scholar through the dream-infested Underland, seeking a cure for a dying world—even as her ow...

"...masterfully combines elements of fantasy and suspense, creating a narrative that is as enthralling as it is heartwarming." -- Literary TitanA cunning thief. A stolen fae. Can a shunned faerie save her friend before the magic thief uses his prize for a devious end?Bobbin is losing everything. Abandoned by her mentor and banned from her trade, the young Spindle Faerie has now lost her best friend. But when she discovers the thief’s intentions, she must ch...

A broken rule. A stolen friend. A quiet faerie who must risk everything to bring her back.Bobbin was never the kind of faerie to cause trouble. But when her best friend is kidnapped by a mysterious thief and the faerie queen refuses to help, Bobbin has no choice but to set out on her own.With only a gabby guide and her stubborn hope, Bobbin journeys deep into tangled woods and peculiar lands, determined to find her friend. But the thief is collecting magica...

Everyone has different ideas about wizards, but are they really all that different? Some subscribe to monthly clubs, some are brighter than they seem, some live for praise and acclaim, and others just want to protect those they love. Twenty-four stories of wizardly derring-do are found here, and all show wizards in different lights.Jonathan Langford is the wizard of Life, the Universe, & Everything and The Leading Edge. Parliament of Wizards is filled with daring and interesting ta...

Settle in for a long winter's night with stories from holiday seasons of days gone by.Drift away on the muted, sepia tones of memory, through stories layered with tradition and nostalgia.Contains stories by Melissa McShane, Anthea Lawson, Lauryn Christopher, Rebecca M. Senese, Susan J. Kroupa, Brenda Carre, M.J. Stoumbos, Kat Farrow, Chrissy Wissler, and Pamela Love. Edited by Lyn Worthen.

Particular Passages 3: West WingDown another forgotten hallwaylie more unexplored rooms.Each room contains another worldwaiting to be discovered.Some are wonderful and beautiful,others are dark and terrible.You won't know whichuntil you step inside.So take a deep breath, and open the door...15 stories by 15 authorsJ. A. Campbell, W.O. Hemsath, D.H. Aire, Michael James, C.J. Dotson, S.A. McKenzie, Amelia...

Edited by Lisa Mangum with Wendy ChristensenWith an all-new zombie story by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan MaberryDeath comes for us all. But for some, it doesn't stay. Mythology and lore are full of undead creatures, and each one has a story to tell—of their life, their death, or their afterlife.From a haunting melody that leads a ghost to her killer, to a piano that provides s...

Step into a world beyond the material realm with 'Noncorporeal,' a spine-chilling anthology packed with haunting tales of ghosts and other ethereal beings. Prepare to be captivated as you journey through stories that will keep you wide-awake, make you question reality, and even elicit a chuckle or two. Get ready for an unforgettable ride into the realm of the supernatural with 'Noncorporeal' - your next stop for spooky delights.Authors include: Joshua Dyer, Vincent E.M. Thorn, Kat F...

Ten short, sweet, lighthearted romances, celebrating the warmth and joy of the holiday season.From big cities and small towns, star-filled nights to the snowstorms of picture postcards, these couples discover the unexpected gift of a new relationship tucked among the sparkle and tinsel.Includes stories by Jessica Guernsey, Rebecca M. Senese, Leah Sage, Kat Farrow, C.J. Mattison, Michele Dean, L.D.B Taylor, Wayland Smith, Brenda Carre, and Stephannie Tallent. Edited by Lyn W...

60 is the new 40 and magic isn't just for the young.In these pages, you’ll meet witches who are open about their magic and others who keep their power a closely-guarded secret. They find lost pets and lost people, break curses and hexes, and cast more than a few spells of their own.WITCHES OF A CERTAIN AGE presents thirteen female magic-users in their prime - women who have power and both the experience and the wisdom to wield it.

Sara has kept one secret from her husband for nine years: her mother is a witch. She never expected her daughters to be the ones to blow the whole thing openWhen Ellen's granddaughters arrive for the weekend with their pet guinea pig, Ralph, her cat familiar, Murgawth immediately suspects something is off. Ellen, confirms it: Ralph is not a guinea pig at all, but a shapeshifter locked under a layered curse.Ellen and her witch bestie Margie quietly swap the creature for a be...