Anthologies & Short Stories

For 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia.

Cradle isn’t over yet. Lindon’s journey may have ended, but there are still more tales to tell. The stories in this collection will show you the world after Cradle, those left behind, and even some legends from long ago.

An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, Edgedancer, is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by number New York Times best-selling author....

Geralt the Witcher—revered and hated—holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this collection of adventures, the first chapter in Andrzej Sapkowski’s groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games.

Sable just wants an escape from the corner of the world she's trapped in, but what lies outside is far more dangerous. The Keeper Origins is a complete epic fantasy trilogy....

Geralt the Witcher battles monsters, demons and prejudices alike in Sword of Destiny, the second collection of adventures in Andrzej Sapkowski’s groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the Netflix show and the hit video games....

Contains the complete Wolf of the North trilogy: Wolf of the North, Jorundyr's Path, and The Blood Debt....

An original short story anthology based on master storyteller Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic The Stand!

No resources. No memories. No help. Jak awakens, cold and confused, on the shore of an unknown island at the beginning of a dangerous nightfall. With nothing but his name and a head drained of memory, he stumbles into the nearby forest and is quickly forced to fight for his very survival.

This bundle includes books one, two, and three in the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries series.

The complete series in a single offering! Develop my team, dive the dungeons, and don’t ever stop.

In the magic lands of the Fae Wild, the Goblin King's virility is the lifeblood of the realm. But an insidious curse has put the kingdom on the precipice of a population panic. Enter Thomas Stone: architect, engineer, and unknowing half-blood heir to the goblin throne.

The first short-story collection in the number-one New York Times- best-selling series - including brand-new Harry Dresden stories....

I thought the last thing I would have expected while working at the mall during the holiday season was to meet a real elf woman. Then the blue-skinned ogre tore through the mall. The elf and I made a quick escape and ended up in a strange fantasy world.

If you give Oberon the Irish wolfhound a bath, he's going to ask you for a story. Fortunately, his human, Atticus, has many centuries of life under his belt as the Iron Druid, and a whole lot of stories to share.

On the island of Avalon, everyone has magical abilities. Except Selena Pearce. As if being the only nonmagical person on the island isn’t bad enough, her parents happen to be the king and queen of Avalon - and the most magical people alive....

Humanity stands at the brink of extinction. Earth has been bombarded by forces beyond our understanding. In the aftermath, monsters roam the Earth while humanity is forced into a few small safe zones, but not all is lost.

This bundle includes books seven, eight, and nine in the Nine Lives Magic Mysteries: Stray Spells, Mystic Meow, and Catnip Charms.

Mage Errant: Publisher's Pack contains books one and two of the Mage Errant series....

The world ends in a slew of blue notification boxes, bringing with it a game-like existence including monsters and Classes. Now, John has to make his way from Kluane National Park in the Yukon to Whitehorse through monster infested forests. But, that's not enough.

Magic powers? His own mech? A whole airship of gorgeous women desperate for his genes? Yes, please! Paralyzed by a drunk driver, let go from his job, and stuck in a sad, stagnant town in the middle of nowhere, Joseph Locke was having the worst day of his life. And then he died.

Levi Walker died by Truck-Kun and found himself reincarnated on the magical world of Taryl. With a new body comes a whole new curriculum as he's expected to enroll in the Otherworld Academy, a prestigious institute that trains magi to hone their magical prowess.

Boredom was killing Jay, not in a dramatic way, but in the life of stifled potential way. He wanted more out of life. Then, without any warning, he found himself part of an experiment with not even so much as the courtesy of a "how do you do? ". It wasn't really all bad, though.

Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre....

It is said by some that the Spellmonger’s exile to the Magelaw left Sevendor, the City of Magic, unprotected in his absence. That would be untrue....

Brian was a book lover, always seeking the solace of dusty bookstores and the scent of well-worn pages. His tastes veered towards contemporary fiction, but he couldn't resist the allure of antiquated shops filled with stories from ages past. Fate intervened on one such visit when a seemingly ordinary book tumbled from a shelf and struck him, becoming slightly damaged in the process.

Three Ghost Stories is just that: a collection of three different stories that are true Gothic classics. The three stories, The Signal Man, The Haunted House and The Trial for Murder were sensational for their time and continue to hold up well, thanks to Charles Dickens' superb skills at storytelling. The Signal Man is the most well known of the three, chronicling the haunting of a railroad signal man who is visited by a ghost just before a tragic event is to happen on the railway. If you like Dickens and tales of spectres and the supernatural, you'll love Three Ghost Stories.

From human to vampire…From outsider to the heart of the city. They say I'm the Bloodlight. But what does that even mean? One day I’m decoding ancient vampire texts and searching for an artifact. The next, I’m waking up undead—thirsty, confused, in love. Dominic is my anchor, my seduction, my danger, my everything. But as the vampire world embraces the freedom of Lumière, a violent cult rises in secret, worshiping blood and the old ways. Their leader, Darian Vex, wants me as his weapon—or his prize. Meanwhile, vampire football explodes across Europe (yes, that’s a thing thanks ...

A love so deep and unexpected, it hurts in all the right ways. I’m Cassandra Burke. Scientist. Scholar. Human outsider invited to the ancient Vampire city of Nivara to decipher ancient manuscripts. Lumière—my creation—lets vampires walk in the sun. But not everyone thinks that’s a good thing. Some call it freedom. Others call it a betrayal. Vampires are divided—those who crave the light, and those who worship the dark. Now cultists are rising. And the Ancients—banished monsters from a forgotten age—are stirring in their prison beneath Shadowkeep. Oh, and there’s one more ...

Build a Kingdom. Defend the Innocent. Unite Hearts Across Races. When gamer Mason finds himself trapped in a world where magic is real and the stakes are life and death, he doesn’t just survive—he builds a thriving territory from the ashes of chaos. After seizing independence in a brutal frontier war, Mason must now lead. Refugees pour into Riverwood. Political factions threaten fragile alliances. And a growing harem of powerful women—each with their own secrets and strengths—joins him in a bond forged by choice, not conquest. But with corruption infecting even his most trusted ...

When Ella Marlowe returns to her childhood cottage on the rugged Cornish coast, she’s running from heartbreak—only to discover her late mother’s secret “sea-language” hidden in weather-beaten journals. Spiral shells become keys to a magic older than memory, capable of predicting storms, guiding her village, and whispering truths from the deep. Ella teams up with local fisherman Jonah Reed to unlock the tide’s melodies. Together they: Arrange listening lines of paired shells to foretell wind and swell Restore the Sea-singers’ tradition in a circle of lullabies, chants and ...

The teacher Judith had developed a very particular method of teaching, she told the children the story with stories. This way of telling history, geography and everything related to culture, folklore, our traditions and our values as a nation, had granted her a very special affection with her students and parents who held her in great esteem and appreciation. Her children, as she was called, would leave her classroom with a special love for Panama. Judith had already retired a few years ago, but she continued with what she called her second marriage, education and her children.

Between the Dead and the Deep Blue Sea is a bone-chilling trio of early Lovecraft tales, which evoke cosmic horrors, creeping madness, and ancient unknowable forces. Strange events unfurl on storm-lashed coastlines, in crumbling villages, and in dream-like realms beyond the comprehension of mere mortals. Brought to life by the spine-tingling narration of Dr. Jon Overton, each story lures the listener into unsettling encounters with the weird and uncanny...

El cristal nunca había permanecido en silencio, no realmente. Incluso después del caos, después de los sacrificios, su presencia persistía como un pulso bajo la superficie del mundo. Emily todavía podía sentirlo a veces, incluso cuando los cielos estaban en calma y las carreteras en silencio. Una calidez. Un susurro. Una advertencia. Habían sobrevivido a la primera tormenta. Habían visto lo que el cristal podía hacer, lo que podía despertar. Pero la supervivencia nunca fue el final. Era solo el comienzo. En los rincones de mundos lejanos, otros habían sentido su despertar. ...

They found ruins. Now they must build a future — or die trying. When Edwin and his weary band of survivors stumble upon the abandoned village of Greenreach, they uncover more than just ash and rubble. Signs of a brutal goblin raid mark the land — but so does the opportunity to start again. Armed with a mysterious Stronghold Stone and guided by a game-like System interface only he can see, Edwin has one shot to turn these ruins into a stronghold. But the village still hides secrets... and possibly traps left by those who came before. Goblins. Tragedy. A defiled shrine.

Vanessa died before Dalton could grant her immortality. Clinging to the faint hope that his wife might return, he subsists on blood and memories through the centuries. Like a phantom sleepwalking through time — always waiting, always searching — he drifts from town to town until the impossible happens. She's there. She might not remember him or their life together. She might have a different name and different life, but he would know the heart fate stole from him anywhere. And now he's faced with an immortal's cruellest dilemma. Does he reclaim what's his or honor her new life?

De vuelta a casa En algún lugar entre las mareas de la memoria y la atracción del destino, una piedra esperaba. Rochelle estaba descalza en el parque de casas rodantes en Cedar Key, Florida, con la cálida brisa del Golfo enredando su cabello rubio. En la palma de su mano, acunaba la piedra de Normandía, lisa y ovalada, desgastada por siglos de mar y sal. La llevó de Normandía a Florida... Esa era la verdad... Tal vez los llevó a aventuras extraordinarias... Ahora está aquí, cálido y resplandeciente. John la observaba desde los escalones de su autocaravana, con una taza de café ...

Her voice is her brand. It’s also kind of a public safety concern. Marinella’s streaming channel serves up immersive sound, chill vibes, and just enough siren magic to keep her audience blissed out—without triggering another spontaneous group swim. But with sponsorships vanishing and rent climbing, she’s running out of ways to keep things ethical, engaging, and technically legal. Enter WaveSound: a glossy audio-tech giant with prototype headphones, aggressive KPIs, and one marketing director who’s a little too enthusiastic about her “authentic resonance.” They want her ...

Hay lugares en el mundo que guardan secretos inesperados. No cofres con tesoros ni mapas antiguos, sino algo mucho más valioso: la alegría intacta. En **K-project Animalia Rescue**, un refugio tejido con hilos de esperanza y realidad en **Fuente el Fresno**, vive uno de esos secretos. Su nombre es Terry. Si vieras a Terry, pensarías que acaba de llegar de un planeta donde solo existen los juegos y las caricias. Su energía es un torbellino, su mirada un chispazo constante de curiosidad y afecto. Es difícil imaginar que este sol con patas pasó los dos primeros años de su vida atado a ...

Amidst the mist-shrouded hills of 15th-century Ireland, Vakeva roams the perilous back roads with her steadfast companion, Merlin—a donkey that pulls her rickety cart of precious wares. At just sixteen and orphaned, Vakeva ekes out a living, bartering between the English-controlled Dublin Pale and the pastoral interior of the Ireland that belongs to the Irish. Hers is a solitary journey, guided by her wits and the unyielding resolve of a survivor.