Fairy Tales

Masterful storytelling from #1 bestselling global phenomenon Sarah J. Maas brings her sexy, action-packed series to new heights.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit.

Feyre’s first Winter Solstice as High Lady is drawing near. With it will come a hard-earned rest from the work that she, Rhysand and their friends have done to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond. Yet the festive atmosphere can’t keep shadows from looming.

King Midas made me the woman I am today. Notorious. Unattainable. His. The thing about being confined is that you believe it's to keep the bad out...Until you realize it's about keeping you in.

King Midas rescued me. Dug me out of the slums and placed me on a pedestal. I'm called his precious. His favored. I'm the woman he Gold-Touched to show everyone that I belong to him. To show how powerful he is....

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit.

Every end is also a beginning. I thought I was going to die, and would have if it weren't for Slade. The only way he could save me was to open a rip between worlds. The only way for me to save myself was to go through it. Sometimes, fleeing one dangerous place just brings you to another.

My life has been made up of gilded lies. But death has been shaped from rot. Like a phoenix caught fire, I need to rise from the ashes and learn to wield my power. My wings may have been clipped, but I am not in a cage, and I'm finally free to fly from the frozen kingdoms I've been kept in.

War has broken out between Annwyn and Orea, though that's not the only battle being waged. There's a fight inside me, and it's one I'm determined to win, no matter how much they try to strip me down and hollow me out.

For ten years, I lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas's golden castle. One night changed everything. Now I'm here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom's army, and I'm not sure if I'm going to make it out of this in one piece....

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron....

As an assassin for the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to complete orders and never get caught. When a rival bounty hunter turns her world upside down, blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself imprisoned by the Guild of Nobles....

The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction - but assassins are getting closer to her door....

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring, like her mother....

On a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice....

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a rollicking, riveting tale set in the Cosmere universe—a standalone adventure perfect for fans of The Princess Bride.

I made a deal with the devil. Now he claims I'm his fated mate. When my best friend goes missing in Las Vegas, there’s only one man I can turn to for help. Lucas Ifer. Billionaire playboy. CEO of Abaddon Inc. King of Sin City. And…the devil himself?

In the tradition of modern fairy tales like Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver comes an immersive fantasy saga, a debut novel about estranged siblings who are reunited after receiving a mysterious inheritance.

The stories were all wrong—Hook was never the villain. For two centuries, all of the Darling women have disappeared on their 18th birthday. Sometimes they’re gone for only a day, some a week or a month. But they always return broken....

Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The Queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest....

A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north in Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.

I spent most of my life feeling dead inside—until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. It wasn't until Pan and Neverland that I finally felt alive. But things are not all full of magic and sunlight on the island. There's something darker and more sinister haunting the forest....

Forsaking her people and her birthright, Elise Lysander takes her place at the side of the new fae king of a broken land. Revered by some, hated by many, Elise’s fight for her love and freedom is only beginning....

What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West.

Shikhandi: The Warrior Reborn is a bold and lyrical retelling of one of the most enigmatic figures from the Mahabharata—a soul reborn to seek justice, not vengeance. Born as Amba, a princess wronged by fate and forsaken by duty, she returns to the world as Shikhandi—a warrior shaped by fire, silence, and purpose. Neither fully man nor woman, Shikhandi challenges not just the might of Bhishma but the very fabric of dharma, gender, and destiny. In this powerful mythological narrative, author Arpita Mukherjee gives voice to a character long relegated to the shadows. With rich prose and ...

I never dreamed I’d inherit a rundown roadside inn—let alone one dripping with magic. When I pull up to the Redwood Enigma Spot & Inn, reality starts bending around me. Three elemental guardians—Sequoia the dryad, Nami the river spirit, and Coya the coyote trickster—are bound to the ancient redwoods out back. They need me to seal dimensional tears before everything unravels. What I didn’t expect was how quickly they’d steal my heart. Now I’ve got to learn fast if I want to save this town—and survive a small‑town harem romance that’s more chaotic than cozy.

Deep within the vast, uncharted depths of Earth's oceans exists a truth that could overturn humanity's perception of its role in the world. Dr. Leena Salahadin, a skilled but controversial marine biologist, discovers an unusual energy signature 9,000 feet deep in the South Pacific. After expedition leader Dr. Harold Winters dismisses her findings, Leena assembles a trusted team for an unauthorized dive that could change human history. What begins as a quest for scientific knowledge evolves into humanity's most significant first contact. In the prototype submersible Nautilus, Leena and her ...

Some stories are warnings. This one is a reckoning. In a sunken town where cell signals die and the swamp remembers your name, a burned-out investigator named Alicia Doretti arrives looking for a vanished tech founder. But what she finds instead is an old woman named Mari, a glass of soda water sweating on a carved table, and a story that refuses to stay quiet. A story that listens. A story that changes. Fable of the Rat is a surreal, slow-blooming folk horror fable, part Southern Gothic, part cyber-parable, and wholly unforgiving. It tells the tale of Eric Lemoine—a Silicon Swamp ...

A Mystery of Magic, Loyalty, and Ancient Secrets Strange things are stirring again in the quiet village of Doona. When a fisherman returns from the dead and whispers of leprechauns begin to spread, twelve-year-old Bridgie Campbell finds herself at the heart of a growing mystery. The Leprechauns of the Western Wild—thirteen in all, led by the cheerful but weary King Rua—have been locked out of their hidden home, Doona Hollow, nestled deep beneath the Sandy Banks. Without the Doona Hollow Key, a powerful magical relic once hidden in a chest of ancient Spanish gold, they cannot return. And...

A young queen haunted by whispers… A kingdom teetering on the edge of darkness… And a betrayal lurking in the shadows… When Queen Alaiya took the throne at sixteen, she was too young, too unprepared, and too alone. But twelve years later, she is no longer the frightened girl who inherited a kingdom—she is a ruler forged by fire. And just as she begins to feel secure in her reign, something dangerous lurks in the darkness. Shadows move when they shouldn't. Livestock begins to vanish. And dark figures linger in the trees—watching. When rumors of eerie creatures spread across her ...

It was supposed to be a simple hike in the Scottish Highlands to clear her head. But for Sarah, by lending a helping hand to a creature in need, she discovers the world is a strange place with magic, beauty, and even love. This short story is loosely inspired by The Frog Prince from Grimm’s Fairy Tales.

Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. But none of that seems so terrible when she’s already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister, Delilah, being pushed in front of a train. Before fleeing the scene, the murderer shouted two words: bat eater. So the bloody messes don’t really bother Cora—she’s more bothered by the germs on the subway railing, the bare hands of a stranger, the hidden viruses in every corner, and the bite marks on her coffee table.

Imagine sitting in a bar and having a chance encounter with a large, intimidating redhead. Although he seems reserved, your courage to sit beside him appears to have sparked a fire inside the huge man. He approaches you and asks if you are interested in a story, more importantly, his. As he guides you to a quieter space in the gloomy tavern, you are in awe of the bulky character walking you to a secluded booth. After a short time, you begin to hear the storm travelling over the bar. The thunder rumbles as the heavy rainfall beats down on the roof. Flashes of light illuminate the strain on ...

The DogMan Deep in the heart of the Michigan wilderness lives a creature born of pure rage and hunger, feared by the natives, stalking European settlers, and haunting the cities of modern times. The DogMan, a large, powerful, and vengeful beast, strikes fear into the hearts of any unfortunate souls unlucky enough to cross its path. Larger than a Sasquatch and stronger than a werewolf, the small towns of central Michigan stand no chance when faced with the return of the Michigan DogMan. As fear takes hold of the community, the boundaries between myth and reality blur, and a small group rises...

Before the histories were written, before the Elves marched West beneath the stars, she woke by a silent lake and opened her eyes to a world not yet named. Waters Firstlight is the story of a beginning—of the first breath, the first gathering, the first fire that burned without smoke. It is a tale told in the voice of one who remembers what the others forgot: that not all chose to follow the summons. Some remained. In the hush of the grove, where silence was still a presence and not a lack, a young elf woman finds herself drawn to the stillness others would abandon. She watches as ...

When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others. As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them all: Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale. I barely escape with my life, and the memory of his cruel beauty haunts me. So does the thought that Belle might be in his castle.

Olympian Chronicles: Gods, Monsters, and Heroes The Ultimate Guide to Greek Mythology Step into the world of Greek mythology like never before. From the mighty gods of Olympus to the terrifying monsters that roam the ancient world, Olympian Chronicles brings these timeless legends to life with modern clarity and captivating storytelling. What’s Inside? In-depth profiles of the Olympian gods – Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and more! Epic tales of legendary heroes – including Heracles, Perseus, and Achilles. Mythical creatures that will haunt your imagination – the Minotaur, Medusa, the ...

This omnibus contains all three full-length novels that complete the Forbidden Mates series by Lola Glass. Binge these connected standalones now for steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and sexy fae!

Drawing on a rich history of myth and legend, and yet unmistakably of the moment, Hero is a love story about what it means for women to be supporting characters in a world written by men. How can you be yourself when you are a product of other people’s imaginations? How can you love another person and be free?

The Happy Prince is one of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved and poignant fairy tales, blending rich symbolism with a heartfelt narrative about compassion, sacrifice, and love. Set high above a city, the story follows a gilded statue—the Happy Prince—who once lived in luxury but now sees the suffering of the poor from his lofty perch. With the help of a kind-hearted Swallow, the Prince gives away all he has to bring joy and relief to the needy below.

Dario ist ein kleiner Esel und träumt davon, bedeutende Aufgaben zu übernehmen. Zu seiner Überraschung darf er eines Tages Jesus auf seinem Rücken nach Jerusalem tragen, den die Menge als König Israels bejubelt. Dario ist stolz darauf, aber andere Aufgaben erledigt er unzufrieden und mürrisch. Ein paar Tage später beobachtet er, wie der König Jesus von der wütenden Menschenmenge ans Kreuz geschlagen wird. Da erkennt er, dass wahre Größe in demütiger Dienstbereitschaft liegt. In Der kleine Esel und der große König bietet R.C.

Jane Crowe is an ordinary peasant girl who never dreamed she would work for the infamous Lord of the Greenwood. But when she’s forced out of her home, she has no choice but to turn to Robin Hood for help—and he makes her an irresistible offer. He needs a pair of eyes in the King’s Houses, and quiet, unassuming Jane—who has spent her whole life going unnoticed—will be the perfect spy. At first, Jane’s work for Robin seems straightforward. She whispers to him about the nobles at King’s Houses and all their secrets, including the new Sheriff of Nottingham.

The Alchemy of Myth: 200 Haikus of Archetype and Transformation Greek, Sumerian, Persian, and Egyptian Myth in Alchemical Verse Step into a world where ancient gods walk beside the human soul, where the fire of transformation burns through shadow, and every verse is a mirror to your inner journey. This stunning collection of 160 haikus, written in cycles based on the four sacred phases of alchemy—Nigredo, Albedo, Citrinitas, and Rubedo, brings myth and psyche into poetic fusion. Drawing upon the rich wellspring of Greek, Sumerian, Persian, and Egyptian mythology, these compact verses ...

Best friends since school Jesse and Chris run a head shop called “The Glittering Cloud”. The original dream was to sell occult merchandise. They soon found that adding bongs and fetish gear to the chicken feet and black salt helped keep the wolf from the door. Moonlighting as paranormal investigators they also handle routine house cleansings and the occasional poltergeist removal. One day a single mother, Maya comes to them terrified and desperate for help. Her young son’s having intensifying seizures and night terrors; with her medical options exhausted, she’s turned to more ...

Looking through an antiques store, Kay comes across and old, ornate mirror. Deciding it would go well with her bedroom refresh, she buys it and takes it home. But the mirror proves to be so much more than she bargained for.

In a plague-stricken medieval convent, a nun works on a forbidden mystic manuscript. In rural South Carolina, an alligator named Dragon becomes a beloved pet for a precocious, tough-talking twelve-year-old. During a long, muggy July, an adolescent girl finds unexpected power as her family obsesses over the horror film The Exorcist. On the outskirts of a Southern college town, a young woman resists the tyranny of a shape-shifting older professor as she develops her own sorceress skills.

After sixteen-year-old Emily’s father tragically dies, she is forced to live with the only family she has left, an aunt and grandmother in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in a house as beautiful as it is mysterious. But all is not what it seems with the Bell family; they’re hiding a magical secret. When Emily meets the alluring Wyn, she forms a connection that feels like it was always meant to be. As the spark between them grows more powerful, her life takes an exhilarating and terrifying turn; but every step closer to him, takes her a step further away from her family.

This modern translation of the epic poem presents the text in novel format for easier reading by modern readers. Based on the original Anglo-Saxon, this edition is a faithful, if not scholarly, reading experience. In addition to the modern translation and format changes, relevant historical and cultural details were seamlessly added, when necessary, to help readers better understand the context and story. Note: Though extensive editing and writing was completed by the author, this translation was also written and illustrated with the assistance of Generative AI.

A chilling anthology of nineteen stories of cursed and haunted books; featuring malevolent second-hand books, cursed novelizations, unsettling journals, and the end of the world.