"Summer's Revenge" by Emma K. C. Couette

Two kingdoms, two seasons, and a feud as old as the realm itself.

Prince Isanfier and Princess Skiansy of Summer were four years old when their parents were murdered in their sleep. Twelve years have passed since, but the tragedy has not lost its sting, and Isan is determined to avenge them. He suspects the assassin hails from within the icy clutches of Winter, a kingdom that has always wanted to bring Summer to its knees.

When his uncle, King Arkenier, declares war, Isan sees it as the perfect opportunity to give Winter what it deserves, while his sister fears it will plunge the entire realm into chaos. Isan is willing to do whatever it takes to get revenge, but he is unprepared for the challenges he will face along the way.

His quest will test his strength - both mental and physical - as he braves the Edgewood, fights battles on snow covered fields, and learns of a curse that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

How far will Isan's vengeance take him and will he even recognize himself in the mirror when it is all said and done?

 

Summer's Revenge is the first book of a series by Emma K. C. Couette.

 

"The Thirteenth Prince" by Joel Glover

In the Eternal Empire the Department of War has a plan. A plan for plunder. A plan for conquest.

In the League of Cities they say the Prince will return when he’s needed. That there will always be a Prince, when he’s needed. And every man, woman and child thinks it could be them.

For two lowly functionaries, stopping a doomed invasion might seem like a steep hill to climb. But when all you have is your wits and a broken heart, you really don’t have much to lose. 

 

The Thirteenth Prince is a standalone book by Joel Glover.

 

"A Wiggle Of Slimes" by Robert Dahlen

Release Date: December 10th 2024.

About "A Wiggle Of Slimes" by Robert Dahlen:

Meet Boldaway and Crew, specialists in humanely catching and relocating unusual and difficult pests. They’ve handled everything from lava crows to Whittier’s (venomous) hedgehogs. But when hungry bog slimes suddenly pop up all around Darbyfield, will Charlotte, Walt, and Grun have met their match? Can they stop…a wiggle of slimes?

Find out in this new novelette that blends cozy fantasy, a touch of steampunk, and a dollop of humor into an entertaining tale! 

 

 

"A Goblin's Mind" by J.D. Dresner

Where Magic Fails, Therapy Prevails

Doctor Harlow is methodical. Composed. A trusted mind in a kingdom full of unstable ones. On a remote island far from the crown, Harlow treats the bizarre, the enchanted, and the profoundly unwell—with tea, therapy, and an ironclad refusal to get emotionally involved.

But when a quiet goblin arrives—haunted by invisible friends and stories that don’t quite add up—something begins to crack.

At first, the sessions seem harmless. Eccentric, even amusing. Then people begin to vanish. Details shift. Memories blur. And the threads that hold reality together begin to fray like cheap spell work.

As the island slips further out of sync, Harlow must confront a terrifying possibility: the patients aren’t the ones unraveling.

~

For readers drawn to fractured fairy tales, crumbling uncertainty and psychological spirals wrapped in fantasy, A Goblin’s Mind is an unhinged descent into magical therapy, delusion, and the fine art of losing one’s grip.

"If you like your worlds a bit odd, your humor a bit dry, and your moments of heart snuck in between the jokes, this is worth picking up." —Literary Titan

 

 

"Mercenaries of Destiny" by Daniel Cano

Book I of Mercenaries of Destiny

After learning of his unique draconic bloodline, Darvell has chosen the mission to search out and kill the man who killed his father. Unfortunately for Darvell, that same man has also stolen an artifact from the gods that has empowered him to rise to become Emperor of the Four Kingdoms.

Armed with only his greatsword, his revolvers, and just enough intelligence, he sets out on a personal quest for revenge. However, due to all the monsters and magic he’ll encounter along the way, he will soon discover that despite his strength and determination, he cannot succeed all on his own. 

Mercenaries of Destiny is the first book in a series written by Daniel Cano.

 

 

"The Keeper" by C. M Neary

YOUNG ADULT FANTASY EDITION

• The skies turned crimson.

• A boy runs from his curse.

• Souls whisper his name.

• Magic mirrors hide the truth.

• Destiny is calling… will he answer?

A crimson vision signals their arrival. Can one strange boy turn his trouble into a powerful gift to save them all?

Raven Brown never fit in. Burdened with his deceased mother's gift to absorb recently passed souls, the haunted teen would trade every bit of his power just to see her again. Already fearing discovery of his ability, he flees when sudden red skies mark the return of an age-old enemy.

Escaping through magical mirrors, Raven and his friends hunt for answers to the truth of who he really is. But without the secret to harnessing the curse he inherited, the young man's efforts could all be in vain…

Can this brave youth unlock his ancestral mystery and fulfill his destiny?

The Keeper is the chilling first book in The Keeper Series. If you like heroes embracing their calling, repelling evil, and battling towering odds, then you'll love C.M. Neary’s soaring story.

Contents 

Designed for reader accessibility and inclusivity.

• Magic curse
• Forbidden love 
• Short chapters
• Dyslexia-friendly font
• Free sample inside

 Want to read a sample of C. M. Neary's work? Read Issue #1 of Peasant Magazine.

 

"Days of Yore: Jack The GiantKiller" by Arin Lee Kambitsis

Release Date: August 1st 2010.

About "Days of Yore: Jack The GiantKiller" by Arin Lee Kambitsis:

After killing the marauding giant Oggmagog with a devious trick, a boy named Jack is brought before the dying King Arthur who sends him on a quest to Albion, land of the giants, to retrieve his sword Excalibur and save all of Britain. 

 

 

"Swords & Gaslamps. Volume 1" by Carl F Northwood

Release Date: October 2nd 2023.

About "Swords & Gaslamps. Volume 1" by Carl F Northwood:

Nine tales of Sword and Sorcery, Gears and Gaslamps to astound.

In these short stories, our heroes encounter weird and wonderful antagonists such as dragons and spectres, undead and aliens, shapeshifters and curses, lich lords and sorcerers conjuring invasions from other worlds. Will the sword be mighty enough to defeat such foes?

 

 

"Unfamiliared" by J. E. Hannaford

About "Unfamiliared" by J. E. Hannaford:

After watching all Witchgorn's familiars disappear through a portal, Eva Eclipse has to face the fact that she has lost all her protectorate’s familiars just before they host the magical inter village games, along with her chance at competing for the first time.

With no idea who stole them, and no way to work it out before the games begin, the protectorate might be facing a harmless prank, or something far more nefarious.

Can the village of Witchgorn pull together to get through a competition where they are the only competitors not using magic? And will Eva find more than a chance to compete as her need to find a fake familiar brings an old friendship back into her life.

Release Date: August 2nd 2024. 

 

 

"Secret Society of Kings, Witches and Spirits" by Farhana Uddin

EXCERPT FROM "Secret Society of Kings, Witches and Spirits" by Farhana Uddin:

 

In their centuries-spanning marriage, Lana and Lucien had endured their fair share of blessings and curses. But the famous royal duo have never encountered anything quite like this before.

“Lana? Hello! … The line’s a touch scratchy… Are you there?”

“I’m here alright,” Lana spat into the receiver. “I’m standing right next to your body.” She stared down at her husband’s form – youthful, beautiful and unmoving – as she spoke to him on the phone. “Your seemingly dead body… which brings forth the question: Where the bloody hell are you?”

An uneasy little laugh came from the other end as Lucien proceeded to explain his unique supernatural situation.

By the time he finished, Lana’s face was twitching in irritation. “You’re telling me you’re trapped… No, scratch that, someone has trapped you intentionally and indefinitely in the circles of Heaven.”

“The higher circles, but yes,” said Lucien from the other end of his celestial call.

“I swear, this could only ever happen to you.” Lana shut her eyes briefly in irritation. “Ever since we met, you’ve attracted such madness and brought it into our lives on the regular! For once, I wish you’d behave like a normal person. Can’t you ever be normal?!”

“I am a Divinely chosen being with limitless power wedged into a mortal meat-vessel of a body, whose soul was assigned to enter the terrestrial realm for the sole purpose of creating and leading the greatest empire ever known to man. I can turn absolutely nothing and everything into the most precious of gold. I can create electric storms across the realm with one mere thought. I can send bolts of lightning two Kingdoms over and get them to report back to me. If I so please, I can hear a butterfly flapping its wings on the other side of the planet. If I so wish, I can fly straight to the Sun without ever once having to stop on the Moon. … With all that in mind, the answer to your question is a profound, No… No, I can never be normal.”

“All that power and yet you can’t find your way back into your own body?”

A stilted silence stretched between them, until Lucien finally broke out with, “Well, I can’t be expected to do everything by myself now, can I?”

The Queen glared down at her Husband-King’s body. With her realm at risk and her mate trapped in another dimension of time and space, Lana must weave through a secret society of mystical Kings, witches and spirits to get him back. She didn’t know what to expect, but she knew this much: she’d kill whoever did this to her man, and once he was awake, she’d kill him too.

Lana hated the inconvenience of it all. What she hated even more was that she loved him enough to go through with it.

Release Date: October 25th 2024.

 

 

Fantasy Book Sale, October 16th to 20th

 Visit amazon.com/author/moffat to get free short stories and huge discounts on fantasy books by Charles Moffat. Sale ends on October 20th.

"Fieres" by Jendra Berri

ABOUT THE BOOK

Fieres

Everyone always said Grace was weird. An albino abandoned at birth, anti-social, and selectively intelligent, she’s never had a friend. Now at 23, she lives alone and quietly runs a dojo in Toronto. But beneath her stony exterior, somehow she’s always known that something— or someone— was coming for her.

The night she meets the quirky Tomiko, everything changes. As they meet three more women, (Julia, Hope and Paetra), one by one they awaken and uncover memories of Fieres, a breathtaking sentient planet. Not only does it link them together, its free existence hangs in the balance and needs their help.

Grace must now face the truth: about herself, her storied past, who— and what— she really is, and the dangerous risk she poses to them all. Not returning to Fieres is not an option. If they fail to stop the threat, Earth will meet the same terrible fate.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jendra Berri is a Canadian author, born and raised in Kingston Ontario, and now living with her husband and son in Toronto.

A former art student turned journalism grad, amateur model maker, sometimes baker, chronic cat lady, and occasional crocheter, her primary love is, and has always been, the written word. Her favourite theme is human nature, wrapped in a package of fantasy, science fiction or a mix of both.

Fieres is her debut novel.

"Pariah's Moon" and "Pariah's War" by Ian Thomas Healy

"Pariah's Moon" and "Pariah's War" are the first two books of Ian Thomas Healy's "The Pariah of Verigo" series.

Pariah's Moon

Branded on his face and exiled following his forbidden affair with the Princess of Aelfland, Elven soldier Giele seeks redemption on the frontier across the ocean, but even fleeing half a world away isn’t far enough to escape the troubles that follow a marked man.

Pariah's War

Giele Pariah settles among the Horks and prepares to become a father, but the former soldier knows peace can only last so long. A young Hork from a distant tribe reaches out to Giele for help. A coal mine has poisoned their water and brought them to the brink of starvation and Giele is the only Elf who can find common ground between Elves and Horks.

 

MORE BOOKS BY IAN THOMAS HEALY

Horde

Orc brothers Paug and Milph are tired of polishing their helmets in their underground kingdom, so they leave in search of fame, fortune, and Pleasures of the Flesh. When they find a treasure map and learn a Human hero is seeking the same magical item, the race is on. They head into the wilderness with their companions, a barbarian, a gambler, and a thief, where death hides behind every tree.

Roast Wyvern (and Other Recipes)

Chef Muffin is no adventurer, but she's going to have to figure out how to become one. She's got to prepare a fantastic dish for a royal wedding, using ingredients she's never heard of, that she'll have to travel the breadth of the world to find. If she fails, she loses her livelihood, but if she succeeds, fame and fortune await. And, if she's lucky, she might even find true love into the bargain.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ian Thomas Healy is a prolific writer who dabbles in many different speculative genres. His popular superhero fiction series, the Just Cause Universe, is ever-expanding. He is also the creator of the Writing Better Action Through Cinematic Techniques workshop, which helps writers to improve their action scenes.

When not writing, which is rare, he enjoys watching hockey, reading comic books (and serious books, too), and living in the great state of Colorado, which he shares with his wife, children, house-pets, and approximately five million other people.

Find Ian all over the internet at https://linktr.ee/ianthomashealy

 

"How to Avoid Death on a Daily Basis" by V. Moody

From Book 1:

What if you really were transported to a fantasy world and expected to kill monsters to survive? No special abilities, no OP weapons, no status screen to boost your stats and no cheat mode. Never mind finding the dragon’s treasure or defeating the Demon Lord, you only need to worry about one thing—how to stay alive.

A group of teenagers wake up in a strange, fantastical land with creatures from myth and legend. They are given archaic weapons they don't know how to use and told to do their best.

Convinced it has to be some kind of virtual reality RPG, all the people summoned form parties and set off on their adventures, leaving behind the people nobody wants in their group.

Story of my life, thinks Colin.

'How To Avoid Death On A Daily Basis' is a dark, hilarious fantasy series with 7 volumes.

It looks like a game. It feels like a game. It isn't a game. 

 

THE BOOKS:

Welcome to Probet

Welcome to Fengarad

Welcome to Dargot

Welcome to Monsterland

Welcome to Nekromel

Welcome to Requbar

Welcome to Gorgoth

THE AUTHOR:

V Moody lives in the UK where he writes stories based on the people he knows. Hopefully they never find out.

His stories vary from fantasy to contemporary and all contain a dark strain of humour that is intentional.

V Moody can be found on Twitter @mooderino

"The Man from Salem", Weird Westerns by Charles Moffat

The Man from Salem is a series of Weird Western/Historical Fantasy short stories set in Charles Moffat's "Alt-Earth" and feature a gunslinging monster hunter who wanders the United States and Canada, searching for werewolves, vampires, demons and other evil creatures.

Charles Moffat's "Alt-Earth" is an alternative history version of Earth where wizards and witches coexist with vigilantes, superheroes, monster hunters, gunslinging archeologists, powerful ancient artifacts, dragons, sea serpents, cat burglars, assassins and more. It is historical fiction with a twist of alternative history and magic, allowing for the weirdest magical heroes to coexist with realistic stories of more mundane heroes.

The series thus far features...

• A Dark Road in Louisiana
• Folly of the Forlorn
• Eye of the Devil 

Update: All three stories are now available in "The Man from Salem" anthology. 

"The Secret Humankind" by Gloria Oliver

ABOUT THE BOOK

She keeps her head down and cleans up messes. When the body count starts rising, will trying to make a living get her flushed?

Julia Xero is stuck in survival mode. After losing the only person she loved, the introverted orphan longs to escape her toxic employment for the zen of crime and trauma scene decontamination. But when she lands her dream job and is called to a bloody rooftop with a decapitated corpse, she’s horrified to come face to face with an otherworldly shark-toothed assassin.

Furious to learn she’s been enlisted by a clandestine race of beings against her will, Julia’s dismay fountains when she finds out they implanted her with a neck bomb to ensure her lips stay tightly sealed. Fit to be tied, and her thunderous confrontation with her boss hitting a dead end, the stubborn young woman begins plotting ways to leave the energy-powered entities in her dust.

Can she outwit an ancient civilization before her carotid goes boom?

The Secret Humankind is the gritty first book in The Discoveries of Julia Xero urban fantasy thriller series. If you like fish-out-of-water heroines, complex worlds, and dark truths, then you’ll love Gloria Oliver’s multi-faceted mystery.

Grab The Secret Humankind to match wits with monsters today!

 

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gloria Oliver lives in Texas, staying away from rolling tumbleweeds while bowing to the never-ending wishes of her feline and canine masters.

Her previous works have been fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, and, recently, historical cozy mystery novels. Several contain romantic and mystery elements. Her short speculative fiction stories can be found in many anthologies, covering things from the fantastic and strange to a Bubba Apocalypse.

Gloria is a member in good standing of BroadUniverse though she has yet to make the list for Cat Slaves R Us. In her spare time (what's that?), she watches TV shows, movies, anime, plays PC games, and reads books.

For some free reads, sample chapters, appearance schedule, and more information on her and her works, please drop by and visit her at  www.gloriaoliver.com or subscribe at www.gloriaoliver.com/subscribe to get news, deals, releases, and a free gift for joining!

"Axis Mundi" by Luna Alva

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Book 1 of Axis Mundi: Wind Weaver of Dreams

You don't realize the Planet is collapsing until you go to a rock concert.

Joanna is afraid she's losing her mind. When she learns the source of her nightmares and visions are linked to a demon she defeated in a past life, her only hope is to bring back those memories, however painful they might be. Along with her best friends and the members of her favourite band, who also share a link with the Lord of Thunder, they will try to stop him before he unleashes the full forces of the Abyss upon an unsuspecting world.

Will Joanna find a way to change the future? Or will she succumb to a Demon’s wrath and the collapsing of the Axis that holds the planet in balance?

Book 2 of Axis Mundi: Fire of Life

I stood up and looked them in the eye, although their face was empty and white like a cloud. I closed my fist conscious of the lapis lazuli against the back of my hand. “I have questions.”

The entity disappeared. I looked around helplessly hoping they would appear again.

She has questions. The priestess has questions. Answer. No! Don’t answer.

“Please!” I said, raising my voice. Unlike the entity, my voice didn’t echo. “If you help me we can save the planet from a demon called Raijin! Please!”

The Lord of Thunder. The Abyss. We don’t care. We want to live.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Luna Alva started writing at a young age. Her fascination for poetry and short stories began with the poem Annabelle Lee by Edgar Allan Poe. As she continued writing, she unleashed the restraints of her imagination, and the rest is history. She is a horror enthusiast, which has given her writing a dark and chilling touch that makes her stories one of a kind in their genre. Luna was born and raised in Mexico City. Later, she spent several months in Tokyo, Japan, and soon after, she established in Canada. She is the author of the dark fantasy series Axis Mundi. When she isn't writing. Luna enjoys listening to music, drawing, painting, and creating digital content.

"The Empire Series" by Tim Goff

THE BOOKS

EMPIRE: COUNTRY – First Book of the EMPIRE series
Revised Edition

Like ‘Game of Thrones' was written by Lovecraft!

Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is
a nightmare.

Two years after the war, wealthy commoner Tia Samos comes to a backwater barony hunting for a suitable highborn husband. She finds an impoverished province stalked by a monster straight out of legend. Still, the baron is decent enough, so she decides to linger a bit – then matters go from 'bad' to 'terrifying.'

Fortunately, she has her knightly protector Sir Peter Cortez, and her oafish carriage driver Kyle for protection. But even they might not be a match for the evil stalking the countryside…

EMPIRE: CAPITAL – Second Book of the EMPIRE series

Revised Edition!

Like Lovecraft wrote an episode of Game of Thrones!

Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is
a nightmare.

Tia traveled to the imperial capital two years after the war to testify at the trial of a traitor tied to eldritch abominations. She remained to court the rowdy knightly heroes roaming the palace halls, hoping to snag a highborn husband. But now she is plagued with strange visions even as she is engulfed in palace intrigues.

Worse, Tia's protector Sir Peter Cortez is partying with the knights she is dating, her mischievous maid Rebecca is in trouble with the palace staff, and her oafish carriage driver Kyle is drinking himself to death in the castle cellars.

Then the bodies start piling up…

Books 3 to 6 include:

Empire: Estate

Empire: Metropolis

Empire: Spiral

Empire: Judgment

 

And for those people who prefer to just buy everything at once, you can also purchase "Empire: The Complete Collection".

EMPIRE: ESTATE

Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is a nightmare.

Two years after the war, Tia travels to Copiah House, the stronghold of the once-
powerful Bestia Family on a simple business trip. Instead, she finds herself
enmeshed in intrigue, confronted with forbidden sorcery, and in possession of
dangerous wartime secrets.

Worse, Tia's knightly protector Sir Peter Cortez is drafted by the Bestia Patriarch
for a private mission, and her oafish carriage driver Kyle is preoccupied with his
family's politics.

Can they unravel this tangle before catastrophe strikes?

EMPIRE: METROPOLIS

Corber Port – Commercial center and largest metropolis in the tottering Solarian
Empire – and a city in turmoil following an earthquake and fire that reduced a fifth
of the city to charred rubble.

Tia Samos, once a prominent member of Solaria's middle class, is held captive in
this urban wasteland by demons masquerading as mortal men. Tia’s former
companions – Sir Peter Cortez, Kyle, and Rebecca – scour the city for her but are
stymied at every turn.

Worse, an alliance of fanatics is plotting to unleash a new catastrophe upon Corber
Port – and the only ones who might be able to prevent it are Tia's captors…if they
choose to do so…

EMPIRE: SPIRAL

A half-open portal to a demon world sits in the middle of Corber Port, the largest
metropolis in the Solarian Empire. Should it fully open, the city dies.

Tia Samos and her companions Sir Peter Cortez and Kyle are captives in an alien
city on the Door's other side. Surviving will take everything they have. Even then,
escape may be impossible. But they will try anyway…

Meanwhile, Tia’s former maid Rebecca finds herself recruited into a desperate
effort to seal the Door – but her allies may be as dangerous as the demons they
seek to escape.

EMPIRE: JUDGMENT

The avatar of an evil god is putting the Solarian Empire on trial for their crimes
against the demon world. Acquittal isn’t an option. Neither is survival.

Tia opposed this dark deity in the past. Now she works for him, as do her
companions Sir Peter Cortez and Kyle. They seek to rebel against the mystic
chains that bind them to the demon's service – a task that may well be impossible.

Meanwhile, Tia’s former maid Rebecca travels the world with imperial agents,
looking for some means to avert the doom that hangs over them all.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tim Goff was raised on an Alaskan homestead at the edge of civilization. That upbringing brought him skills ranging from boating to building to gardening and automotive mechanics. Those experiences helped him later in life – and proved invaluable when he took up writing.

"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" by Neil Hartley

ABOUT THE BOOK

Having thought he had finally vanquished the demon that murdered his family, although at the cost of his own life, Theo found his hunt wasn't over.

Reincarnated in a fantasy world, he has to start his hunt all over again...

From the very beginning!

"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" is the first book in a six part series (thus far).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"I've always enjoyed reading and writing, and from the moment I started one of Anne McCathery's Dragons of Pern books when I was 13, I've been hooked on fantasy and sci-fi. Over the last couple of decades I've been writing them too. 

 

My latest venture is in the Light Novel isekai fantasy genre, having lately become addicted to anime. 

 

You can find my books (mostly ebooks) via my website, here and on Amazon."

 

- Neil Hartley

https://wwe.NeilHartleyBooks.com

 

"The Wanderer Cycle" featuring Wulfric the Wanderer by Charles Moffat

"The Wanderer Cycle" is an anthology of the first three Wulfric the Wanderer stories in the Sword and Sorcery / time travel series created by Charles Moffat.

Wulfric, a barbarian warrior from a distant future, travels back in time to the Stone Age of Korovia, encountering dragons, strange entities, and other time travelers who seek to destroy or preserve the timeline. Trapped in the distant past, with no direct means of getting back to his own time, the warrior must learn to accept his destiny and try to preserve the future that he knows...

The various novellas in "The Wanderer Cycle" can be purchased together in a single volume, or individually.

1. Portal of Destiny
2. The Cult of the She-Bear
3. Born of Blood and Ice

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Charles Moffat is the author of over 50 works of fiction, an artist and an archery instructor. He primarily writes heroic fantasy, dark fantasy, literary fantasy, and sword & sorcery. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two sons. When he is not writing he enjoys archery, fishing, woodworking and bow making.

Charles is currently working on the second cycle in his Wulfric the Wanderer series, "The Gladiator Cycle". The first novella in that series, "The Scarlet Arena", is available for purchase separately.

Captured in battle, Wulfric the Wanderer's shame is soon realized to be another twist of fate as he was not the only great warrior captured and taken to the slaver city of Laztek. Forced to fight predators, mighty warriors and powerful mystics in the arena, the time traveler seeks a way to escape - and possibly to escape his fate.

But the leaders of Laztek who rule in both the arena and in the city beyond will not be easy to defeat. They are not mere dabblers in dark magic, but masters of it.

"Sparkle" by Arin Lee Kambitsis

Sparkle:

Something evil is hidden in the woods outside of the beautiful town of Sparkle, PA, the kind of thing Peter and Alyssa Huffy, newly arrived in town, do not believe in. Little do they know that something is happening in Sparkle, something that hasn’t occurred on Earth since the destruction of Camelot a millennium and a half before, and the forces of good and evil are going to collide. 

Twelve-year-old Derek Windward is the sole keeper of Sparkle’s oldest secret. He is the only one who has witnessed the evil hiding in the darkest part of the forest, and how terrifying the power it wields truly is. It is the Bunyine - a giant, tormented creature born eight-thousand years ago in the Garden of Eden and harboring an ancient grudge for the betrayal of its masters Adam and Eve. One morning, Derek receives a cryptic message carved into a tree. A message from the beast itself. Though what the Bunyine wants is unclear, what it would do to get it is unthinkable.

 

Sparkle brings together the charm and wonder of fantasy and the thrills of horror, creating a unique experience for readers of both genres, and all ages. 

 

Color drawings inside the ebook!

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Arin Lee Kambitsis is a 47 year old writer and ex-musician from Pittsburgh. His first novel, Days of Yore, won the silver medal for fantasy/sci-fi at the 2011 Independent Publishers Book Awards. 

A sample of Arin's work is also available in Issue #2 of Peasant Magazine.

"The Wings of Ashtaroth" by Steve Hugh Westenra

The Wings of Ashtaroth:

The great city of Qemassen is at a crossroads. A powerful empire from beyond the ocean threatens to reignite a centuries-old feud. A slave rebellion brews in the tangled labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city streets. And Crown Prince Ashtaroth, the city's supposed saviour, is considered unfit to rule even by those closest to him.

When the high priest burns one of the royal children alive as a desperate offering to the city's absentee gods, it destroys the fragile peace within Qemassen's scheming first family. Seeking revenge for the death of her child, Ashtaroth's mother calls on a powerful demon named Lilit.

But Lilit cannot be trusted. Her cruel machinations pit brother against sister and father against daughter, laying waste to Ashtaroth's family. Then Lilit approaches Ashtaroth with a demonic pact of his own-one that could save his people and his home. But between war from without and a revolution erupting within, even a demon may not be enough to keep Qemassen standing.

Set in a secondary world based on the conflict between Ancient Carthage and Rome, The Wings of Ashtaroth is a sprawling, multi-POV epic fantasy, full of queerness, political intrigue, and demons.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steve Hugh Westenra is a trans author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror (basically, if it’s weird he writes it).

He grew up on the eldritch shores of Newfoundland, Canada, and currently lives and works in (the slightly less eldritch) Montreal. He holds advanced degrees in Russian Literature, Medieval Studies, and Religious Studies. His current academic work focuses on marginalized reclamations of monstrous figures. He teaches the History of Satan and Religion and its Monsters.

"The Girl Who Sings to Dragons" by Luke Courtney

The Girl Who Sings to Dragons:

Fionnuala Swann, rightful Queen of Demeteria, strives to overthrow her wicked uncle, sitting on her throne as a puppet king of the Holy Empire of Addanc, and break the curse that transformed her brothers into monsters.

Aiden Russ, heir to Selene-Morna, struggles to master his inner wolf, haunted by his past failures. Now he must overcome his doubts to become a desperate people's champion.

The first steps to fulfil the prophecy of the Winged Wolf must be taken...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Luke Courtney lives and works in London, dividing his time between working in a small military museum in Whitehall by day, and by night writing an array of fantasy stories. He is the self-published author of The Girl Who Sings to Dragons, the first book in his new epic fantasy series, the Winged Wolf Saga, and has also published the Argent Blade series (urban/dark fantasy), From The Ashes (Dark fantasy) and the children's book Two-Horn. At present, he's currently working on The Wolf and The Swan, the second book in the Winged Wolf Saga.

Outside of writing, his interests include model building, reading, gaming and paleontology. He lives in London with his wife Becky and their small army of cats.

"Elves of Vacari" by T. A. McEvoy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

T. A. McEvoy was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and has called Anderson, South Carolina, home for the past 12 years. She has been passionate about writing since high school and has recently embarked on a journey of self-publishing fantasy fiction novels. Her debut work, 'The Wicked Phoenix,' marked the beginning of 'The Elves of Vacari' series, which is now complete and published.

In addition to her writing pursuits, Theresa holds an associate degree in paralegal studies and has gained over five years of experience working in a law firm in Texas. Since relocating to South Carolina, she has dedicated her time to being a caregiver for her mother. Beyond the world of words, Theresa finds creative expression through painting and enjoys immersing herself in the world of video games.

ELVES OF VACARI, BOOKS I to III

Book I - The Wicked Phoenix

In the enchanting realm of Vacari, where humans and elves coexist harmoniously amid the lush landscapes of Goldmoor, an ominous shadow looms. Phoenix Shadowwalker, a warlock of unparalleled darkness, hungers for dominion over the majestic city of Goldmoor, threatening to shatter the tranquility that the reigning King and Queen have worked tirelessly to maintain.

But hope flickers in the hearts of two unlikely champions—Ong, a relentless warrior with an indomitable spirit, and Lady Keisha, whose resolve matches her unwavering determination. Together, they embark on a perilous quest: to unite the disparate races of humans and elves, forging an alliance strong enough to thwart Phoenix's insidious designs.

Yet, their mission takes an even more treacherous turn. To save Vacari from the clutches of darkness, they must call upon the ancient and powerful dragons, who have been absent from the realm for centuries. These mythical beings hold the key to Vacari's salvation.
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As destinies intertwine, a tale of valor, unity, and relentless hope unfolds. Will Ong and Keisha's determination be enough to stave off the encroaching shadows, or will Vacari's destiny be forever altered by the wicked Phoenix's malevolence? Only time will reveal the true depths of their courage in this realm of magic and intrigue."

Book II - Shadows Unveiled

In the aftermath of their hard-fought victory, the realm of Vacari thought darkness had been banished forever. Yet, the sinister warlock Phoenix Shadowwalker, believed to be defeated, secretly resurfaces, his power grown to unimaginable heights during his exile. Whispers of his newfound strength circulate, leaving the realm trembling in fear.

Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, Phoenix's malevolent intentions focus on two figures: Ong, the valiant warrior, and Lady Keisha, whose resilience once thwarted his dark ambitions. Blinded by rage and consumed by vengeance, he orchestrates a masterful plan to ensnare them in his clutches.

In a race against time, Ong, Keisha, and their allies must unravel the mysteries surrounding Phoenix's newfound power while confronting their pasts and insecurities. As the clock ticks down, alliances are forged, and battles are fought both on the battlefield and within themselves. Vacari's fate teeters on the edge, and its defenders must rise once more to protect the realm they hold dear.

"Shadows Unveiled" is a gripping fantasy tale of vengeance, redemption, and the enduring strength of unity in the face of darkness. Will Vacari survive this relentless onslaught, or will its light be extinguished forever.

Book III - Vacari's Resurgence: Healing Bonds

In the heart of Vacari, where shadows once wove a sinister ballet, the realm embarks on a subtle metamorphosis. Amidst the ruins of once-majestic cities, Keisha, Ong, and Pumpkin navigate the remnants of a bygone era, where Vacari itself undergoes transformation. Nature's power permeates the land, transforming despair into beauty as solitary flowers push through grief-stricken stone.

 Vacari's rivers flow with renewed clarity,   singing a lullaby of redemption. In the sacred realm of E'vahona, Keisha and her companions unite with ancient powers, forging an ethereal alliance between elemental forces and the spirits who once sought solace in Vacari's sanctuary. As dawn's first rays kiss the horizon, a soft melody of rebirth echoes through Vacari. 

Keisha embarks on a journey of healing, her scars mirroring the realm's wounds. The trio stands on the precipice of resurgence, inhaling deeply as Vacari promises a new day. Will they uncover the secrets needed to restore Vacari to its former glory, or will darkness threaten to reclaim the realm once more?

 

 

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"Tales of Another World" by Jeffrey J. Hoy

TALES OF ANOTHER WORLD – BOOK ONE

Morauk, a young man of the Warrior class, accompanies Rastar, a cantankerous and wizened Teacher, or wizard, on a quest to find and destroy the Key of Darkness, one of four magickal devices thought destroyed a thousand years earlier. A great battle between fire and darkness—and two great armies—ensues. Then they encounter Cahnya, a young, mind-reading woman who has been awaiting Morauk all her life. This unforeseen complication does not bode well for Rastar’s mission.

 

 

 

 

TALES OF ANOTHER WORLD – BOOK TWO

Rastar, Morauk, and Cahnya continue their journey across the mysterious northern continent as the presence of the young woman increases the friction between Warrior and his Teacher. Then comes the discovery of the Fire Gods, grotesque creatures who not only control the Key of Fire, but ride on the backs of dragons! Can the Teacher cobble together enough warring clans of the scattered Lost Tribes to create a unified fighting force to defeat the toad-like ogres? And almost as important, what will their newfound dark-skinned allies think of a white witch who can read their thoughts?

 

 

 

 

TALES OF ANOTHER WORLD – BOOK THREE

After Rastar is abducted by a massive dragon, Morauk, now called the Blind Sage, and Cahnya, the White Savant, must decide where their path leads them. Do they stay and try to change the violent ways of the Lost Tribes? Or do they resume the Teacher’s mission to seek out and destroy any remaining Keys? Rumors of the Key of Water point them to the far, frozen north. They take only a handful of clansmen with them, but what chance do the two and their small band have against a cold, bitter, dangerous world? And what chance does either have of ever seeing Rastar or their homeland again?

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeff Hoy is permanently unemployed—also called retired—from the steel and hospital industries in which he had many varied occupations, the most recent being a maintenance engineer. He is an avid SF/F/H reader whose writings span the gamut from a terrorist attack on a space colony tale, a post-WWIII story set in a devastated America, surviving a zombie apocalypse, a Sword and Sorcery trilogy . . . and a mostly humorous work memoir documenting his fifty years working for “the man,” all of which can be found at Amazon.com/author/jeffreyjhoy. He also has a few short stories available for FREE on Draft2Digital.com. He and his wife reside in Beaumont, California.

"Ys The Fallen" by S. C. Vincent

She has a curse. He has scales.

The Kingdom of Ys has been cursed by the Devil, a mighty dragon who seeks celestial conquest. As Princess Dana, one of the last acolytes of a forgotten church, scours the Dracon Lands hoping to find help for her people, she stumbles upon a giant egg. A handsome man named Ru, who has supernatural abilities, breaks free from the shell.

They set forth on a journey to free Ys of the curses by slaying the Devil, all the while facing Dana's evil sister and her insidious machinations. But before the apocalyptic battle begins, they first face their own inner turmoil. Ru confronts his relation to the dragon and his contradictory tendency towards good. Dana treads the line between love and lust as she struggles to remain moral in a fallen world.

Can the curses be broken? Or will their relationship be broken first? The bells of Ys must ring.

The fight for salvation begins now! 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

S. C. Vincent is an American independent Author of Sci-fi/Fantasy and Horror. Author of "The Sakura Element" and "Ys The Fallen".

Find him on X @scvincent4.

His books are available via Amazon or IngramSparks.

"Darkhelm" by BardLyre

You are a brief candle in a long night. You pass through, and we are grateful, but the blackness will take you.

Yet another village full of complaints. Daine listened, delivered all the justice she had power to give, and prepared to move on.

All in a day's work for a Knight of the Road.

Of course, some disliked her intrusion into their schemes, but they were of little concern. They had tried to stop her before and would doubtless try again.

Things change when Daine is charged with the protection of a simple stable boy. Shadows gather around those like Daine who seek to bring light, and their eyes are fixed on the boy.

Can Lady Darkhelm stand in their way? The realm needs heroes, and Daine Darkhelm may not be enough.

BardLyre's Darkhelm is a grim and gritty epic fantasy adventure that thousands have already come to love through Royal Road. Dive in today, and brace yourself for a tale you'll never forget.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

BardLyre hails from the Midlands where they teach English. Owns more books than is necessary. Or healthy.