In the dark on the edge of our perceived reality, lie shadows that flicker in and out. Shied by the light and existing just beyond the senses loom dark fantasy worlds. Our first issue of The Common Tongue explores these dark worlds in a masterful anthology of tales told by the best dark fantasy storytellers. Learn what it's like to venture into the darkness, so that you can always remember what it's like to have your courage.

A group of "workers" whose better judgement has been clouded by hopes and expectations have descended into the unknown depths of a mysterious tomb. These trespassers include the small but elite team Foresight, the storied warriors of Heavy Masher, the crew lead by a legendary elder worker, Green Leaf, and the invincible swordsmen of Angel. They are some of the best that can be hired, but as more and more vengeful residents of Nazarrick appear, will any make it out alive?

The Ties That BindCayna is slowly adjusting to her new reality in Leadale and all the ways it’s changed over the past two hundred years, from when it was only a game. Right as the seventeen-year-old starts to find her footing, though, a trip to the northern nation of Helshper brings her face-to-face with a famous elf merchant who claims to be her grandson! Just how much has Cayna’s in-game “family” expanded in the two centuries since she last logged on?

One moment, a certain salaryman is on cloud nine, that promotion finally within his grasp, and the next, he’s keeled over pain, and that was all she wrote. Luckily for him, fate had a bit more to say. A world of magic, monsters, and other such life-shortening entities await his newly reincarnated self for a second shot at life. With nothing but his past-life experiences and sharp business skills to guide him in the foreign lands of Galdardia, he takes up the name Luciel and vows that his (...

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.

They burned my brother on a stake.For this reason, my grief and questions drive me to study his “mental condition,” starting in the Northern Network. I must scour Antebellum from top to bottom in my search to understand his life and decisions.My burning questions cannot be ignored—my restless heart and soul crave answers. He died from this strange ailment. Or, rather, because of it. His confinement was wrong. He was not crazy. Something was different, yes. ...

In this book, you will find some helpful strategies and techniques you can use when playing Minecraft combat and fighting off mobs. While the basic movements are the same for all players – jump, punch, dig, walk around, farm, mine or craft – you can have a greater gaming experience compared to other players. It can be a simple yet mind-blowing game at the same time. Infinite potential is what this game is all about.Grab the book to learn more !

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.

The fabled Dwarven kingdom of Thazdulrene has been sealed for over one thousand years. Now, a new king sits upon the throne, seeking to open his kingdom to the world above the mountain once again. Will the king's servant Burlain be able to complete his mission to unite the kingdoms of men against their greatest threat?

The haunted depths of the Qazaluuskan Forest hold death for the unwary.Niara is one of the First Magistri, the most powerful wizards in the realm of Andomahim. Pursuing one of the dreaded spider-devils, she has traveled far into the heart of the Qazaluuskan Forest.The orcs of the forest are almost as dangerous as the urdmordar.But one of them is willing to offer Niara a bargain.She has everything to gain, but the price might be her life...

Who knew riding a unicorn would be so much fun?If Scottish teenager Corinne MacArthur had known what the Feyland computer game really was, she might have found a different way to escape her everyday life... But, with a majestic faerie King, a magical unicorn and a handsome bard, why wouldn't she want to play?However, it's a game that comes with dangerous adversaries—like the Wild Hunt, who pick up Corinne's trail, their ghastly hounds bayin...