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Forever the villain. Men speak of Shan Yu in hushed, fearful whispers under the cloak of night. Rightfully, his reputation proceeds him as the cold and fearless leader of the mighty Hun that bows to no man. Time has hardened the heart of this ruthless killer, and nothing matters more than the power and glory of his quest to conquer China. No mercy - that is the only law that Shan Yu upholds. Until one fateful day, when his life hangs in the balance and a powerful sorceress gifts our brooding warrior with a chance to rewrite his destiny and reunite with the only woman that can capture the ...

A disheartened college history professor named Griffin, who is unlucky in love, escapes the big city to teach at a small private college. The old college has a beautiful garden surrounded by a circular rock wall. The garden contains a pair of nude statues that are hundreds of years old and are separated by a stone bench. Griff discovers that the beautifully formed youthful male and female figures have a mysterious influence over anyone who sits between them. The most unlikely of couples that find themselves on the bench fall in love with each other. The new dean of the college is on a ...

Die Tiermärchen aus diesem Hörbuch stammen aus Deutschland, der Türkei, Russland, dem Vorderen Orient, China, Vietnam und Japan. Die Märchen predigen keine Moral, sie erzählen farbig und anschaulich und oft fröhlich vom Zusammenleben der Menschen und Tiere. Die Märchen wurden meist im Kreis der Erwachsenen erzählt. Kinder konnten zuhören, wie sie auch heute oft bis spät in die Nacht bei Festivitäten dabei sind und manchmal auf ihren Stühlen einschlafen. Durch diese Tiermärchen gewinnen wir einen erstaunlichen Einblick in die Denkweisen und Seelen der beschriebenen Völker.

Witch vs. Mage: End Game In the thrilling conclusion to the quirky and charming Darkly Sweet series, Penny puts it all on the line for love, but sometimes, lines were made to be crossed. Drake can’t be what she needs, but his ego won’t let him back down without a fight. Conveniently, there are endless battles, the greatest one against his need to find a mop bucket with Penny Lane inside it. With mage contracts and Darksiders to juggle, (never kiss a Darksider) Penny and Drake will take on mayhem and paperwork, golf balls and heart-shaped shrapnel until Dayside and Darkside will never be...

Crushed Dreams and Broken Contracts When Penny surrenders to Drake, he decides to be a nice mage and make all her dreams come true. Trouble is, someone else is meddling with the tentative balance between the two would-be lovers. The deception sorcerer twists the tangled web tighter and tighter until everyone is caught in their own lies. Because that isn’t enough, the TMD (Technical Magical Department) want the hurters and the witch who made them. With broken contracts, broken heads, and broken hearts, can anything as delicate as love survive? Reader Warning: This series is ridiculous. You...

Introducing "Vows of Iron" by Bjorn Wolfe - a captivating tale that takes you on a journey to the early days of Iceland. This gripping novel follows the story of two young men who become sworn brothers, bound by an unbreakable bond of loyalty and honor. As they navigate through the treacherous landscape of medieval Iceland, facing battles, betrayal, and personal sacrifice, their loyalty is put to the ultimate test. With vivid descriptions of the rugged Icelandic terrain and compelling characters, "Vows of Iron" will transport you to a world of adventure, where the strength of the human ...

Folkloric, Tales of Folklore & Horror is a collection of 16 terrifying tales, drenched in ritual, superstition, and myth. Featuring stories from authors all around the world, this anthology delves into the dark traditions of ages past, and the uncanny sources that inspired them.

Embark upon an extraordinary journey over the lush pastures of Pigletsville. Here, an ominous darkness casts its shadow. Deep Pen, a syndicate of wolves, and their puppet, Joe Wolf, have cunningly infiltrated this quaint town by masquerading as piglets. To advance their diabolical bacon-making enterprise, they have appropriated the Piglet Nirvana Network (PNN) and the New Pork Times to deceive the otherwise noble and kind-hearted populace into accepting a social order called Sizzilism.

It’s been two years since light-elf brothers Aramis and Søren fought beside Anya in Russia. The Álfr mountain city of Svetilo is safe once more, but their books and relics are still scattered on the supernatural black market. When Aramis gets a lead on a book of magic, he and Søren decide to investigate and find more than they bargained for.

In the gripping finale of "The Will of Fire Trilogy," the cosmic saga reaches its zenith. "The Will of Fire" brings to a close the epic tale that has spanned realms both mystical and astral. After the heroic sacrifices and harrowing journeys of Sonja Hrafndottir and Erik Uglason, the final battle against the dark force of Fráfall looms, threatening to unmake the very fabric of existence. In this climactic installment, the fate of the cosmos hangs precariously in the balance. The alliances forged between gods and mortals are tested as they face the ultimate challenge. Sonja, rising beyond ...

Epos Manas is the most important of numerous eposes in Kyrgyz oral literature. The epos describes the miraculous birth and courageous deeds of a great hero named Manas who won back the Kyrgyz land from enemies and united the exiled 40 Kyrgyz tribes. Manas is not a historical personality, but rather a legendary and ideal hero, who had several real prototypes. He is a figure who unifies Kyrgyz nation as one and is described as a “lion” and primarily known as “generous”. I hope you enjoy this wonderful epos.

As the daughter of one of the two most powerful families in Paradise Falls, Elora has the unique ability to slip into another world and bring resources back to her people. Unfortunately for her, the only other person with this ability is her enemy, the alluring Callum himself. So when their fathers go missing in that other world, they have a choice: search alone or together.

Reality bends and twists with sardonic mischievousness as one young lady discovers a reality that she never knew existed. Tesra was popular, witty and charming but those weren't her only gifts. Follow along as she discovers what it is to really find oneself. I think you will be intrigued as this short story unfolds.

Lowah, Alaska was a quiet, little town in the middle of nowhere—until workers sent by an American corporation arrived to reopen its long closed mine. Protests erupted, but they were nothing to what was coming next. No one knew the Sasquatch tribes in the woods surrounding the town had claimed the mine as their own until it was too late.

Send cheesecake and a lot of coffee, because I swear I just heard a wolf’s howl in the middle of San Francisco. I was a skeptic about the supernatural…until my baby's birth sparked storybook murders around the city and each body led closer and closer to my grandma’s house. As an investigative journalist, I’ve solved a lot of mysteries, but now I’m a sleep-deprived mother. I have no clue how to balance my baby in one hand and my job in the other while I hunt a supernatural stalker.

In the whimsical world of rhyming delights, where daisies dance and stars take flight, comes a poetry book that'll bring you cheer. With zany characters and bouncy rhythms to follow, this whimsical collection will make you wallow in laughter and joy, from start to end, in a merry poetic journey, my good friend! Join a cast of colorful creatures, from cats in hats to fish who shout, travel through realms of pure imagination, where trouble is turned around and doubt is avoided. Each page is adorned with vibrant art, a visual feast that sets minds apart, as the words of rhyme and reason take ...

“Hi, my name is Jimmy. What’s yours?” “I’m Wendy.” He squints his eyes as he looks at me. “You don’t look gross.” “What? Who told you I was gross?” I drop my dolly to the ground and hold my fists on my hips. “Everyone knows girls are gross.” He rolls his eyes before continuing. “But I think we’re going to be the best of friends.” The story of Peter Pan? Yeah… it didn’t go quite the way you’ve heard. You see, Hook’s name is James. James Barrie. And he met Wendy Darling when they were eight years old.

Mount Aire is a secluded enclave on the Kenai Peninsula where folks do their best to live quiet lives away from the chaos of civilization. The town’s peace is shattered when a musher is killed during the annual Terimore 200 sled dog race, and signs of a strange creature are found at the murder scene. Murmurs recalling the year of the beast percolate through town. Six years ago, three died, five the cycle before that.

The book "The Adventures of Peter Pan, Alice, Gatsby, and Tom Sawyer Through a Glass Darkly" intertwines the narratives of these iconic characters in a unique shared universe. The story embarks on a journey where Peter Pan, alongside figures from other classic tales, explores various fantastical and whimsical worlds, facing challenges and forming alliances with characters like Alice, Gatsby, and Tom Sawyer. Each chapter delves into a new adventure, blending elements from their original stories with fresh, imaginative plots, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and the essence of ...

Brooks wakes in an insane asylum with a broken wristwatch and no memories. He spends colorless days ignoring beautiful hallucinations and adrenaline-inducing nights fighting the monsters inside, but they’re only the beginning. After a mystery girl shrouded in secrets and painted with scars appears in the asylum, Brooks wakes from a vivid nightmare to discover that not all is as it seems. As plague looms and patients disappear, Brooks works against the clock to uncover the shattered pieces of his past, but what he finds may mean the downfall of Olympus.