Enter the world of Faerie!*The summer sun bathes the earth in warmth and light,Faeries dance under the moon at night.Cross through the portal into a land ancient, beautiful, and wild.See the wonders that enticed the stolen child.Come away, O reader! To the Realm of Faerie.But if you want to make it back home, you had better be wary…*This collection includes twenty tales of faeries and magic set in our world–and in others...

Dance with the Fae on the shortest day of the year!On the day of the shortened sunA battle between two kings has begun.The old year dies, and the Oak King rulesWe celebrate with logs of Yule!But the Holly King is defeated, not deadTo Caer Arianrhod he heads.Until Midsummer, when they battle againAnd the Holly King will once again reign…Ride along with a motorcycle gang of people who were stolen by th...

Jump into the waves, and enter the world of Faerie!On a rock by the shore sits a mermaid fairDreaming of her lost lover as she combs her hairKelpies, and selkies, and the great snakes of the seaAll stop and listen as she sings of a love never to beFor the sailor she saved from those dark, storm-tossed wavesGot back on his ship, and sailed awayNow the mermaid's alone, with broken-hearted dre...

Step through the portal and enter the world of Faerie.What if you followed a path through a city park, and found yourself in another land? What if the archway you just passed is really a portal to Faerie? What if the guardian of an opening into our world has perished, and left the doorway unattended?If you catch a glimpse of the Faery QueenConsider whether you should remain unseenIf you come across a faery ringListen to the wind lau...

Water has always intrigued humanity. We walk along the shores and banks of oceans and waterways, take boats across the surface, or swim in the waters.But water hides secrets - including those of the creatures that live in its depths...- What if mermaids really do exist, and they lure men to their deaths?- Why might bodies suddenly start washing up on shores all around the world?- What if you discovered a lost girl is the daughter of a water spirit?This...

“Anyone who believes that faeries are wee, golden-haired creatures with dragon-fly wings and sweet intentions has never met a real faerie.” –Suzanne J. Willis, “A Silver Thread Between Worlds”Retellings of familiar favourites from new perspectives, and brand new tales share the pages of this collection of fairy stories. Within these tales you’ll find fairy music and food, contracts (making and breaking them), changelings, circles and curses–these stories deliver all the things you ...

What if magic were right in front of you every day, but hidden from your sight?For all you know, it is.Maybe the reason you love the tasty creations from the nearby chocolate shop is that one of the ingredients is magic.Perhaps some of the dreadlocks of the beautiful young girl you saw at the grocery store are snakes, not hair.The woman you just passed on the street appeared to be on her cell phone, but she might really be speaking with a ghost.How d...

Magic sparks and cauldrons bubble; Potions bring love, and curses bring trouble. What if magic could help track down a murderer? Can a young, untrained witch save her people from a dark wizard – and at what cost to herself? Does a young woman’s dreams really predict the future? If so, is there any way to change what she foresees? And what might an independent young witch look for when house hunting? Witches. Warlocks. Wizards. Familiars... Enter ...

Fantasy Bridge is thrilled to present its first collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories transport you to new and wondrous worlds. Places where dragons roam free and where magic is as natural as blood. From epic battles to the temptations of demons, the exciting stories within 'In the Lair' will thrill, inspire, and keep you up all night wondering what will happen next.Foreword by Dan Koboldt"The Song Her Heart Sang" by Steven Savile

Tales of the sea, hidden cities, fierce pirates, and magical creatures...Join the authors of From The Deep as they plunge into the mysterious below to explore the wonders, horrors, and curiosities of the sea. Mermaids, ancient underwater cities, sea gods, creatures of legend, pirates, and more await you inside this multi-author collection!

What if Cinderella was the wicked one, and manipulated her kind, loving stepmother and stepsisters?Is being a handsome, charming prince really as effortless and trouble-free as it seems?Would you be alarmed if you realized that the beautiful red shoes you’re admiring change their appearance to appeal to whoever is looking at them?And speaking of shoes, how did Cinderella manage to dance in glass slippers without them breaking and slicing her feet to shreds?I...

We come from dust, and to dust we return…Earth is steady. Solid. Reliable. It is the source of life and the thing which sustains it. But it’s not always serene and peaceful. It takes a lot to stir the earth but when it does, things get dramatic. Quakes swallow cities. Oceans rise. Mountains crumble. Earth is not weak, and it knows no pity.Learn the strength of Earth and its creations in these eighteen stories, including: rusting dragons; mysterious summer jobs; mag...