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Curiosity is certain she saw fairies at the bottom of the garden. Little does she know . . . they saw her first. Emotionally abandoned by her mother and infatuated by a figurine of a fairy ballerina she discovers in an old toy shop, eight-year-old Curiosity Portland steals the figurine, unleashing strange and frightening happenings around her home which, in turn, reveals a disturbing family history. An ominous tale of faerie folk.

When a body is found in a bog in northwest England, Agnes, an American forensic anthropologist, is called to investigate. But this body is not like any she’s ever seen. Though its bones prove it was buried more than two thousand years ago, it is almost completely preserved. The mystery of the Iron Age body draws the attention of numerous groups with competing interests.

Death rarely lingers… but this time, it pauses. When a young woman hovers on the edge of darkness, she encounters a shadow unlike any she could have foreseen—gentle yet unyielding, a figure with secrets woven deep within a veiled gaze. An unexpected reflection beside her, offering one of countless paths through sorrow, fractured memories, and a strange, elusive solace. As she steps into the depths of her own shadows, she glimpses a world stretching far beyond loss, a place where some find something close to peace while others stumble into something far from it.

In 1871, Elise Knight made a deal with the devil: craft a powerful violin in exchange for her fiancé’s resurrection. When Elise’s fiancé dies, she would do anything to get him back—even if that means striking a sinister bargain with Cassius, an exotic collector whose oddity exhibit is downright astonishing.

For generations, the magic trees have supported the kingdom of Linden. The wood is prized in kingdoms everywhere for its special properties. It’s one of the few good things King Christopher inherited from his late father, the evil King Vincent. Vincent also gifted Christopher a lack of confidence. The only person who believes in Christopher is Queen Lily. When he loses her and their only child, Christopher’s grief threatens to undo him. The love of his life has returned to the fates, and now all he wants to do is spend his days mourning her.

Dearest Listener, Welcome to a world of imagination and wonder—100 Stories. This extraordinary book is a celebration of creativity, featuring 100 unique tales that transport you through diverse realms, emotions, & experiences. Each story is a vivid world waiting to be discovered, savored, & cherished. Within this collection, you will encounter heroes & heroines, villains & sorcerers, love & loss, laughter & tears—a rich tapestry of human emotions that transcends time & space.

A sad and lonely princess searches for the one thing she doesn’t have: a man who loves her. A sad princess, abandoned by her husband, immerses herself in the care of her children. She lives in a cold land and longs for the one thing money can’t buy, but that other women in much poorer circumstances do enjoy: an honorable and caring man who loves her. And she has set out to solve this problem with the help of her cousin.

Betrayed by her gods, Fen is sold by raiders to the mysterious People of Sand and Sky and taken to Aaru, a world of impossible beauty and cruelty. An accidental encounter with the pharaoh's son will alter her fate, offering Fen a chance to earn her freedom in the most unexpected way. Khan knows that change is coming to Aaru, but he never anticipated it to be in the form of a fierce witch from another world. Fen is a gift from the gods, and he will do everything he can to keep her safe.

"Unsere Zeit wird kommen und dann werden wir für immer zusammen sein – doch sie ist nicht jetzt." Nie hätte ich geglaubt, in der magischen Welt die Liebe zu finden. Doch das habe ich – und verlor sie erneut. Denn kaum hatte ich meine Erinnerungen wieder, wurde mir etwas viel Wichtigeres genommen. Dirion. Es scheint hoffnungslos, aber ich werde alles versuchen, um ihn zurückzuholen. Diesmal übertreffen sich die Magier jedoch selbst und treiben ein perfides Spiel, das ich mir in meinen schlimmsten Albträumen nicht hätte vorstellen können.

Grimblewaith has risen through the ranks of the Beandom Highway Patrol, and when his boss asks to see him, he hopes it’s for a promotion. Instead, he is tasked with saving an old friend, now forced to lead the notorious Mafaea family. But to infiltrate the Mafaea ranks and rescue his friend, he must become faekind, a feat that only a phoenix could help him accomplish. When the phoenix proves a finicky negotiator, Grimblewaith must search the Beandom for something to bring the phoenix to his side.

For most halflings, the annual harvest festival is a time to revel in life's simple pleasures—hearty feasts, flowing wine, and warm hospitality. But for Marigold Bramblefoot, owner of the Dew Drop Inn and Vineyard, it’s the busiest—and most stressful—time of the year. Juggling an inn full of quirky guests, preparing for the bustling festivities, and managing her vineyard would be enough to overwhelm anyone. But Marigold has her sights set on something bigger: winning first place in the annual wine competition and finally stepping out of her father’s shadow.

All I've ever wanted was to protect the people I love. That's why I joined the military's Elite Specimen Containment Unit. When I learned they were experimenting on sentient monsters, however, everything changed. Now, I have a new mission: protect a scaly winged monster named Bud and escort him to somewhere he'll be safe from my superiors.

Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin—no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz’s most promising young citizens.

Kidnapped by the Ruiz Cartel, Lochlan is kept in a state of perpetual weakness and starvation, his magic barely sustaining him. His resolve is tested when another prisoner is thrown into his cell, offering a grim choice: die in captivity, or use dark Magic to consume his cellmate's life force and escape.

St Jude's is a small church in an English village, deconsecrated, and waiting for someone to claim it now that the Christian community has declared it to be obsolete. Like all old churches, it has been a place of mourning, and many people lie buried within its curtilage. Some do not rest in peace. Famous among the unhappy souls is a child murdered in the Middle Ages—the church has been there since the Normans invaded England. His death was blamed on local Jewry with terrible consequences.

YOU CAN’T SAVE ANYTHING UNTIL YOU SAVE YOURSELF. Allan Quinn Fitzpatrick is no hero. A failed writer and middle-aged bachelor, he can’t seem to find love or happiness. When he encounters a fantastical creature in New York City’s Central Park, he’s convinced he’s lost his mind. But when he loses his job and finds a mysterious one-way ticket to Ireland he grudgingly embarks on an extraordinary adventure—one that leads him deep into the unseen, mystical realm of nature.

When Enid discovers her royal fairy lineage, it not only surprises her, but it sets the fairy kingdom ablaze with intrigue. Her newfound heritage not only makes her a target but also threatens the fragile balance of power. Princess Cecelia, sister to King Reil, views Enid's bloodline as a dangerous challenge to the throne. In a desperate effort to secure her family’s rule, Cecelia’s schemes place Enid in mortal danger.

The second book in a riveting new series of dark fantasy fairy tale retellings from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Mayer, perfect for fans of Once Upon a Time and Wicked.

A simple farm boy in a mundane medieval world turned soldier after his home and family were destroyed. Mere steps from achieving his vengeance after years of fighting, a lucky sword strike ends his life. His soul is transferred against his will by one of the gods to another medieval world, one filled with magic, monsters, and races out of his childhood fairy tales. Our farm boy is now a Contender! Brought to Midgard to fight and kill other Contenders, to grow strong enough to ascend and become a Champion.

In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon—except Aloysia Papplewick. She’s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle – even before her best friend’s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.