Darkblood: The Last Line is a flash fiction anthology where ancient gods bleed into modern lives, myths fracture under human will, and rebellion is as sacred as destiny.Across these haunting, lyrical, and often brutal stories, gods fall silent, sirens refuse to sing, celestial bloodlines crumble, and ordinary people confront the unbearable weight of the divine. From frostbitten mountain deities to digital-age descendants of Aphrodite, from cursed heirlooms to forgotten pantheons, t...

The official journal of the Mid-America Theatre ConferenceWhere past and performance converge—scholarship that moves the stage forward.Theatre History Studies (THS) is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference encompasses the states of Illinois, Iowa, Nebra...

When you think of arts therapy, you don't often associate the practice with profit; however, ethical economic models are essential in allowing clients the most access to arts therapy services. Art therapists don't generally have formal training in economics, which can be challenging when developing their professional services. This book offers the fundamentals of micro and macro economics that apply to creating a sustainable and ethical business model that supports the development of the a...

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.

For three long years after her husband died, Nora Katsaros was on the run. And now that she’s finally found a place to call home, she’s not about to let anyone stand in the way of raising her daughter in peace – not even Charon, the womanizing, drop-dead-gorgeous former god who works at her restaurant.Unfortunately, Charon’s love-‘em-and-leave-‘em lifestyle brings trouble to Nora’s doorstep when a jealous husband shows up looking for a fight. When the man threatens Nora’s safety, C...

The goddess Aphrodite - Venus to her friends - doesn't regret sacrificing her freedom to save her husband's life. She just wishes he could forgive her for all the pain she's caused him. But since she's trapped in the underworld and he can't stand the sight of her, it's not likely that she'll ever see him again... Unless Hephaestus's love proves strong enough to overcome their past.This short story takes place between the events of Fury Scorned and Dark Fury.

You have been reincarnated. From here on, a free life awaits you. Merlin awakens in a strange new world with all memories of his past life erased. He might have a princely face and god-tier stats now, but he quickly learns his so-called “freedom” may be limited by his ridiculous powers. Especially when a casual wave of his hand can sunder the ground and tapping his finger sends people flying! The last thing this equation needs is a series of chaotic new companions, even if they are beautif...

Assassins have taken over the world of Blade Skill Online! Their sole aim is to create a living nightmare for the game’s most powerful players! Even Yuri, BSO’s beautiful and fearsome Demon Lord, couldn’t escape the humiliation. He might have scored a technical victory in his showdown with Pendragon, the leader of the assassins, but make no mistake, she was the last player standing.Even so, Yuri doesn’t waste any time striking back! No one comes into his world to make him look weak...

150 Prompts For Fantasy Writers is a book for any fantasy writer who can use a little help getting started. Full of writing ideas, advice, and reference material, this book is a must have for would-be writers of all ages. Other than the 150 writing prompts, there are also chapters on the subgenres of fantasy, parts of an army, inspiration for different worlds and animals, measurements and time, and common fantasy weapons. Also included are several reference websites writers can go to for a...

A banished warrior teaches her treacherous uncle that once made, some oaths cannot be broken...and some monsters cannot be chained.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The gods have played the Great Game for eons, and worlds have hung in the balance. Some worlds have survived, some have been destroyed, and some of the playing fields have existed in a draw.The last game nearly brought about the destruction of man anf god alike, requiring drastic measures to reset the board. Now, the current iteration of the Great Game draws to a close, the winner nearly decided. All the gods have played their parts, save one.The God o...

Throughout history, there is one job that transcends all others in difficulty...parenting.Likened to war in every way, one man becomes a stay-at-home dad for their newborn infant, as his wife happily goes to work, knowing of the trials he will soon face.Crawling through the trenches between the bedroom and the kitchen to get a snack without being seen, avoiding chemical bomb diapers, and trying to get over the fact that the enemy is so gosh darn cute, this father will soon ...