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Tormented, robbed, and murdered by their Gheet neighbors, the Surrey folk of the County of Blenheim are a battered and cowed people in their own land. It's what happens when you lose a war. Deirdre is just a Surrey farm-girl, but when the Gheet murder those she holds most dear, she refuses to sit around and wait for her own slaughter. She wants justice, she wants vengeance, she wants blood, and she's willing to do anything to get it, even if that means selling her soul to the fiend, a dark and malevolent creature that lurks in the far-off barrow in the blackest woods of the forest. One way ...

When a monster is tormenting your city, many will hide in fear, few will stand and fight. The following stories come from Polska and tell of those willing to battle such foes. There are many ways to combat a mythical beast, but some creatures can not be tamed by the sword, nor any other weapon of brute strength. Traditional weapons may not be enough, but it is the clever that know that if all else fails, use a sheep or a rake. Enjoy.

The following stories show how people have reacted to unusual circumstances. All of these stories were believed to have really happened. The point of retelling these stories is not just for their fantastical features but to further understand the people telling them. History remains in books, but the tales live with the people. They teach us who we are and who we used to be. This collection takes place in Mexico and speak of the unexplained and the trials of love.Enjoy.

Here are 3 stories that come from the haunted cemetery of Belén in Guadalajara, Mexico. Includes The Vampire Tree, Santiago Vs. God, and Keep Me In The Light. Enjoy.

There are many reasons why people do the things they do or take the risks they take. The following stories come from the people of Polska and teach us that taking a chance for what you truly desire is worth the putting everything on the line.

The following stories come from Iunu, an ancient section of modern day Cairo. Here the oldest version of the Kemetic creation story was found. This mythos not only helped them explain the universe and how it came into being, but it also gave them the origins of the Pharaoh and the divine duty to protect order from chaos. These stories come directly from the Pyramid Texts, writings on sarcophagi and tombs, papyrus scrolls, and the Book of the Dead. This book includes Zep Tepi (The First Time), The Murder of Wesir, and The Contendings of Heru and Set.

In a mythical world filled with enchantment and wonder, the story unfolds with the meeting of Phoenixia, a beautiful and powerful phoenix, and Drakon, a noble and fearless dragon. Their love blossoms despite their differences, transcending the boundaries of their mythical existence. As their love deepens, the couple faces numerous challenges and obstacles. They encounter treacherous villains, powerful dark wizards, and rogue dragons who threaten the peace and harmony of their realm. Through their unwavering determination and unwavering love, Phoenixia and Drakon triumph over these ...

Barbe-Longue raconte les histoires des temps anciens à ses 3 petits-fils : Court-comme-un-Cerf, Tête-Jaune et Peur-du-Noir. Il explique comment, après une attaque des Mangeurs-de-Viande, les Mangeurs-de-Poisson ont compris que l'union fait la force et ont créé leur tribu. Le récit de Barbe-Longue détaille la création d'une communauté, entre innovations et dérives : l'établissement des lois, l'élection d'un chef, le début de l'agriculture, la notion de propriété privée, la religion, la corruption, la tyrannie, l'argent et les inégalités. Avec le soutien du CNL.

Raquel never expected to marry a bear. To be fair, Prince Edom wasn’t actually a bear, but it was impossible to see his face through his mess of wild hair. Not that she needed to see his face. In fact, it was probably better that she didn’t. Because she was going to kill him. It had been seven years since Prince Edom had galloped off with her best friend through the magicked veil, and taken her into his magicked kingdom. Seven long years of resolve, of hard work and training, so that Raquel would be ready for this day: the day she would exact vengeance upon Prince Edom, for all the ...

Explore a world of enchantment and wisdom in "Uncle Rico's Illustrated Fables," a collection suitable for ages six and up. This is a new and upated generation of fables, reimagined and carefully crafted to resonate with the young minds of today, blending tradition with innovation. Within this collection, you will discover 160 fables, written in modern language, each thoughtfully created to embrace the nuances of our current era. In the vast tapestry of literature, fables have always held a special place, weaving moral lessons into enchanting narratives that captivate readers, both young and...

Come sit by the hearth and enjoy a pint and well packed pipe with Andrew, a seventeen-year-old tinker from a nearby swamp, in this feel-good slice of life, as he tells a tale of tree horses, Night Watchmen and the mythical being covered in eyes that grants dangerous wishes. It’s Eden Vale, a Festival of Lights, in Jatoba, a cozy village nestled high in the hills where Andrew is trying to ply his trade when a blizzard forces him into the leaning cottage on the edge of town that everyone fears.

The events of Acts leading to Revelation come to life as the Order of the Seven animal team surrounds the early believers who are spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth-against all odds. Reunited with Dr Luke while on his third missionary journey, Paul uncovers a plot on his life yet boldly travels to Jerusalem, where he is arrested and imprisoned in Caesarea for two years. The animals work behind the scenes to make vital connections, uncover plots, and help with the formation of a New Testament.

I’ve found a new home and fallen in love with four cursed fae princes. But everything could be taken from me in an instant. If I’m to save the Enchanted Vale and the High Princes, this rose is going to need to grow thorns.

The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore known for dragging unwary toddlers to their deaths in rivers: a scaly, child-sized creature, looking something like a frog, but with a sharp, pointed beak and an oval-shaped saucer on top of its head, which hardens with age. Akutagawa’s Kappa is narrated by Patient No. 23, a madman in a lunatic asylum: he recounts how, while out hiking in Kamikochi, he spots a Kappa.

After I saved his life and kingdom, Kalyll let me go, choosing duty over the passion that burned between us. Though his death was written in the stars, I found a dark, impossible way to pull him back, to anchor his soul to the world of the living. Still, that wasn't enough to win his heart. Now, the force that lives within him gives way to his darker nature, and for a second time, I'm kidnapped and made prisoner—this time in a high tower in the Seelie capital of Elyndell. With good and evil fighting within him, both his kingdom and heart stand at risk.

In hell, everyone can hear you scream... HELL BOUND, Andrew P. Weston's diabolical and horrific new novel of the underverse from Perseid Press... Frederic Chopin, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, and the most despicable souls ever cast into hell face Daemon Grim, Satan's bounty hunter in HELL BOUND, the Heroes in Hell novel by bestselling author of The IX, Andrew P. Weston. Perseid Press invites you to meet Daemon Grim, if you dare... "You should know by now how dark my soul is. Even in the best of times... I can't be tempted or reasoned with. I don't feel sorrow or remorse. And never express a ...

Having survived deadly forces of nature and the folly of men, Tali Nohkati and his people find a haven of peace with the tribe of Coruba the elder. Through the telling of legends and to the rhythm of hunts and great fishing, their lives pass by serenely until the day when the long dormant volcano wakes up. Tali Nohkati and his companions helplessly watch the disaster unfold in front of their eyes. However, as their so precious land is nothing but an ash field, the miracle happens. The name of the miracle is Chepi. With her, the only child who survived, so small and so frail, they flee in a ...

Sol is desperate to renew herself, but she remains trapped in the past, with her dark magic slowly consuming her. Each day, a little more of her light fades, and every day, her bond with Hector yearns for their reunion, needs their reunion. When she finally reunites with Everly, their joy is short-lived as they are abducted by the Hematites, who demand that Sol steal an ancient relic from the Bloodstone. After she fails to deliver what they want quickly enough, they kidnap Everly.

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the mysterious Whispering Woods with Hikaru, a curious and compassionate blacksmith's son determined to save his village from calamity. Delve into the rich folklore of Japan as Hikaru learns ancient rites, confronts the formidable Oni, Kagutsuchi, and uncovers dark secrets buried in his picturesque village, Hanamura. Will Hikaru restore balance and teach his fellow villagers about the importance of respecting the spirits of the land? Unravel the truth in this immersive tale of courage, growth, and redemption.

"Prelude to Sorrow," wherein the bitter end determines how all will begin again.Fight or Die -- again! The task force dispatched to eradicate the Horde menace on far Exordium has failed, and for those left alive, that axiom rings true as never before... Marooned out of time and out of place, survivors lick their wounds and struggle to recover while the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. But fate is not yet finished with the Ninth . . . Defenders of humanity mount a last-ditch attempt to end the enemy onslaught once and for all.Will the IX and its allies vanquish their foe, or will ...