It was in the thick of this final rush that a femme fatale with dark lipstick and a tall pointed hat presented herself at the counter, with two or three of those rubbish bestsellers that are always clogging the charts in Irish bookshops. We exchanged the usual small-talk as I silently judged her awful taste in literature; then I, looking distractedly into the till as I counted out her change, asked:‘Would you like a bag for all that?’To which she replied:‘I’m g...

'Oh, I can't believe it!' Plumleaf's mother fluttered her delicate green hands before her teary eyes. 'My son, a member of The Dark Lord's Mindless Horde! Oh, I'm so proud of you, Plumleaf!'Plumleaf the Goblin comes from a long line of minions. His father was a minion, his father's father was a minion, and so on into the dimmest mists of recorded history; and if there's one thing minions don't do, it's quit. At least, that was the case until Plumleaf quarreled with...

Daniel stood on an earthy path at the gates of a bustling village, surrounded by lush fields and gentle hills. All around him were players and npcs dressed in the most outlandish clothes and preposterous armours that mind could conceive, carrying absurdly large weapons, and accompanied by small bears, giant squirrels, orbs of fire, floating swords, and a thousand other non-playable allies both useful and jocular.Daniel Flynn has been through some hard times. The pa...

Adam is pulled away from his family into a new world. He needs to learn about the rules of the new world in order to navigate the struggles he is going to face. Can Adam learn about his new powers, and understand who is a friend and who is a foe before it is too late?

This is a cautionary tale of love, mathematics, and the innocuous.

Barlo stares at the limp, elven form on his couch. A poisoned goblin arrow protrudes from the creature's shoulder. A long knife hangs from its belt.How could his wife think to tend the elf stranger and leave her patient armed? Elves do not belong in Dwarvenhome. Especially not ones with weapons.But the elf's presence presents another problem to the dwarven clan chief....What brings goblins so close to Dwarvenhome?...

A cautionary tale of love, mathematics and the innocuous.

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...

Disowned, disgraced, and doomed to be a farmer. Being “blessed” with a farmer affinity is practically a death sentence for Chris Sparring. It’s nothing close to the sword-wielding class he’d been raised to inherit, that’s for sure. To make matters worse, his twin brother receives the affinity of a sword god instead, and wastes no time funneling years of jealousy into an attempt on Chris’s life. With nothing left to lose, Chris must find a way to make it on his own and avenge his name. And ...

Kohaku, outcast of the White Tiger Clan, once shared an unbreakable bond with Seiryu, chieftain of the Dragon Clan and lord of the beastfolk. As children, Seiryu was the only one who made Kohaku feel like he belonged. But the centuries have driven them apart—Seiryu now hides behind the facade of a constant smile, and Kohaku can no longer trust his heart to the whims of another. On the rare occasions that the two met, Seiryu would casually propose marriage, only for Kohaku to refuse, unwill...

The much-loved tale of how a brother and sister seek to escape the clutches of an evil witch and her enchanted house. But the witch is hungry and she's not willing to let them go that easily . . .This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. ...

To serve the Great Mother, he must prove he has the heart of a dragonWhen Andrinor's beloved returns from the outer lands carrying new life, his thoughts turn to marriage and a peaceful future. But the Great Mother of Dragons has other plans. Summoned to her temple, Andrinor must undergo a series of divine trials: living, fighting, and soaring as one of Her children—to prove his worth as a true draconic warrior.Through fire and frost, faith and doubt, he learns the...