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Time is running out for half-blood, Rowen, a lady-in-waiting to a princess. While the two princes of the Dragon Court vie for her affection, she spends her days and nights dreaming of a future free from the curse of nightmares that become real. The taunts of her sleepless nights are realized when she is framed and sentenced to death for murder. For a human, there's nowhere to run and no one to turn to in a kingdom where power is held by full-blooded dragon shifters. It will take a stranger from the shadows to save Rowen from execution and reveal a truth full of terrifying potential.

A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window', the inspiration behind Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more.

Cast out from the treacherous Dark Fae Court, I resigned myself to a lifetime of captivity within the Ivory Tower. But fate had other designs, as the Queen of the Frost Faeries broke me free from my shackles, revealing my destiny as the beloved of four royal princes and the wielder of elemental power beyond measure. As I ascend to the throne as the supreme ruler of Rune, I find myself the target of malicious faeries, creatures born of my darkest fears, and the enigmatic King of the Spirit Realm. Will I and my princely consorts survive the trials that lie ahead, or will we succumb to the ...

Rowen is on the run. Convicted of a murder she didn't commit, a last-minute surprise rescue from the gallows by the notorious pirate Elian Westin should have brought her a measure of freedom, if not peace. Instead, Rowen has more enemies than eve and more questions.

After escaping the Vault, a prison for gods, twin siblings Preeti and Vineet make a desperate journey to another world: The Abyss, also known as the human world. The Abyss is nothing like they imagined, and soon they find that they may like it more than the world of the gods, especially when relationships form with their human friends. Three years are all they have to hide from the Goddess of Law, a woman determined to either imprison or kill the twins and take their spot as rulers of the gods.

The Matchmaker calls... ...and only the gifted will be selected. In a world where the infamous Matchmaker actually hunts mages, eighteen-year-old Mei is the most sought after sorceress to be born in centuries. After it's revealed that a husband is not Mei's fate, she learns she has been recruited to join the infamous Red Emperor's army of mages. But, all is not what it seems... There are rumors that the emperor has dark abilities, and can shift into whatever creature he wishes. With war brewing between the Spirit Realm and the Shadow Lord, an army of supernatural beings may be the solution ...

Have you ever wondered what may happen if you were ever to happen upon a notorious serial killer while going about your daily life – before they earned their notoriety? Jane Nightshade’s Serial Encounters brings you 18 chilling tales of mayhem and murder that tackle that very question from some of the edgiest indie horror authors in the business.

The world's fate rests on the shoulders of one half-blood dragon. Taken by the infamous Red Dragon, Rowen now finds herself without hope, a plan for escape, or her memory. Ancient secrets are revealed during her captivity, and a strange black dragon risks his life to save her. When he finds himself injured and also kept in the Red Dragon's lair, the two of them must find a way to survive. Captain Elian Westin and what remains of his crew make the journey to Withrae, where a war is brewing. Dragons versus humans. Which side will they choose?

THRONE OF DECEIT is fast-paced young adult fantasy filled with magic, betrayal, slow-burn romance, and a promises of an epic quest. Did I mention a sexy demigod? Mmm. Destan. ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author Raye Wagner The lord of the underworld wants one thing. The wizard king's daughter. When danger calls, the gods of old unite to protect the innocent. Elise thought she was just another ordinary bastard daughter--even if her father was the powerful wizard king of the largest kingdom in all of Titania. While she prepares for her winter ball, where she can position herself in an advantageous...

NY Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee presents book one of the critically acclaimed urban-fantasy series critics and fans are calling Lucifer meets The Vampire Diaries. In a world where vampires and fallen angels have devised a peace treaty, humans either live their lives oblivious to the supernatural creatures living amongst them, or actively take part by selling their blood. The Vampire Registration System has kept everyone from killing one another...until now. Koa, a half-blood vampire works for the organization that enforces the peace treaty. She can fly, has an enchanted sword, and a ...

There is a river that flows through the misty landscape of imagination, seeping up through the rocky earth high in the Appalachian Mountains. It winds southward through the foothills and the piedmont: It tumbles past the fall line, widens and deepens, and then meanders across the coastal plain until it finally reaches the gulf of Mexico.And all along its length the great river inspires stories to tease listeners into wonder, or send a shiver down their spines.

Lilae has been hunted since the night of her birth, for she is heir to a god's throne. But everything that her surrogate family has done to protect her may have been for nothing. After Lilae is stripped of her powers and enslaved by the emperor of the Mithrani, she finds herself desperate to survive in a strange new world. On the other side of the world, Liam leads his army across the realm to protect the Tryans and the fairies from those who would do them harm.

Three paranormal stories that will make your skin crawl...

Wolves. Dragons. Men. One young Mage to rule them all. There is a plague that sweeps the land--one that targets the last living Mages--magic users like Amalia and her family. The Brotherhood. When the merciless monks ravage her village astride their firedrakes, an adventure to discover the truth of her origins, and true power begins. But, sanctuary comes in the most unlikely of places. Amalia finds herself taken in by the mysterious wolf-shifter clan, where she is raised as a warrior. Her magic and her training give her strength--until she meets a man who changes her entire world. The young...

Welcome to Woodland Creek, where one family of wizards gives new meaning to organized crime. Evie Scarlett is a shy college student. She also happens to be a wizard. She wanted two things: marry Parker Drake and leave Woodland Creek and her crazy family of wizards behind. But when Hugh Prince, a dangerous crime boss, is mysteriously murdered while awaiting trial for her father's murder, all eyes turn to the Scarlett family.

Beneath the shadow of the looming Academy of Lost Souls, Skylar finds herself ensnared in a fateful journey to harness the arcane powers of the mages. The academy, a mystical bastion that teaches the secrets of faery magic, divination, and defense against the dark arts, holds the key to saving the world from the abyss of despair. As the gods plunged the earth into the Dark Ages, only a select few - the mages, fae, and Starseeds - can unravel the tangle of fate and restore the world to its former glory. Yet, there is a sinister force at play, and Skylar's soulmate, a prince with a dangerous ...

New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, K.N. Lee presents Spell-Slinger, a time-travel sci-fi fantasy series fans are comparing to anime meets epic-fantasy. Yara Ortuso always knew she'd follow in her father's footsteps as a Spell Slinger--until her mother sold her off as a concubine to a lord, after a forbidden romance. Yara would have served her time as a wife to keep her family safe, but when King Loric sets a decree to abolish magic, she has no choice but to make plans for her escape. Her best friend--a crow shifter named Hero is just what she needs. Yara vows to end the reign of...

Moira thought she was an ordinary girl in a mystical world of hover-boards and slumlords. She couldn't have been more wrong. When Moira's older brother died, it fell on her to feed and protect her family, but dystopian world of the Empire of Embers was harsh and its people were even harsher. After being caught hunting wild gryphons on sacred land, Moira finds her life forever changed when she's brought before the emperor--a horrid man who pings at her memories in the strangest ways. Moira learns that everything she knows is wrong. Her memories, her life, even her family have all been ...

Amidst the shadowy realm of the supernatural, some creatures are born, while others are made. And in this world of dark enchantments, fate has chosen one half-blood to shape the destiny of all. Koa's life is a maelstrom of chaos; her mother cursed to live as a feline, a maniacal demon thirsting for her submission, and a fallen angel risking his soul to protect her. Together, they form an elite team of supernatural agents, tasked with thwarting the nefarious plans of the infamous Bund. But even their formidable skills may falter when a vampire king rises to power in England, threatening to ...

When Death comes for Koa, he comes in the form of a charismatic reaper with god-like abilities. All seems lost when half-blood vampire Koa is taken to the alternate dimension known as The Netherworld. Stripped of her enchanted sword, she is left defenseless against Judge and his quest to crown her as queen. Halston--a fallen angel, quickly discovers that his descent into darkness has consequences that cannot be repaired--but that they also bring him immeasurable power. Such power can be used as a weapon, and a mysterious warlock would do anything to control it. A whole new world of intrigue...