Showing results for "A Reflection" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

To rectify the tragic loss of his eldest daughter Rebecca, doctor Johnathan Grunge searched for solutions through his genetic studies. It was time for Doctor Grunge to unveil his years of research to the public domain. He was never aware of the full implications of his experiments. His focus was not shifted away from his DNA program, to the monster he created in the dark.

With a sweet Mother like mine, whose mind is slowly deteriorating thanks to her Alzheimer's, it's my role to make her happy. After my older brother's death, I vowed to make her smile and do whatever she asked. So when she pulls some strings and somehow gets me a golden ticket into the all-male school, Brighten Magic Academy, there's no way I can refuse. Now here I am, stuck in a dorm house with six sexy males—all far too attractive for their own good and with magic that can make you fall to your knees in submission and awe.

Princess Rheanna's self-esteem shattered when her former fiance unexpectedly ended their betrothal. Years later, the rejection continues to haunt her, and now that she's faced with yet another unwanted political engagement, Rhea will do anything to avoid another heartache. When a mysterious lure draws Rhea to an abandoned turret of the palace, she discovers a magic mirror and is shocked to find a snarky man trapped inside. Although she agrees to help break Drake's curse, things quickly grow complicated.

With her new product line launched and an updated version of her suit to test, Tori Rivas is ready to focus on her work for a while. But when an eruption of power elsewhere in the multiverse sends monsters bursting into her world, the young villain will find herself in the crosshairs of an unexpected invader.

From murderous crowd-sourcing apps to nefarious faeries, Reflections is a collection of short stories posing a single question: Where does goodness end, and evil begin? Ten soaring stories, each exploring original and thought-provoking perspectives of love, secrecy, loyalty, and destruction. Tangling future and fantasy, Reflections is a kaleidoscopic exploration of the frailties, foibles, and dreams of humanity.

Ramachandra “Rama” Ganeshan wants nothing more than to avoid dressing rooms for the rest of her life. After a brutal assault destroys her confidence and self-esteem, she yearns to be someone else. After stumbling across her beautiful classmate’s body and a terrifyingly familiar face in the murderer, Rama encounters a group of shapeshifters who know more of the killings than they let on. Only by earning the shapeshifters’ trust and becoming one of them will Rama be able to help serve justice. But first, she must learn to love herself and confront her painful past.

After witnessing the tragic death of her closest friends and family, Dawn travels across the country with a weathered vagabond in search of her aunt. On the way, she discovers that the world is a much scarier place than she had initially imagined, and that she might have some darkness lingering within herself as well.

"Reflection" is an enthralling science fiction novel that immerses listeners in a captivating tale set on a forsaken planet. Unum, one of the humans abducted, finds herself trapped on the planet, longing for a semblance of normalcy and yearning to return to earth.

A year has passed since my boyfriends and I made the executive decision to join the Brighten Elite. Not only did our experiences during our year away strengthen our use of magic, they reinforced the bonds in our relationships—both with me as a male and female. With a more confident attitude and power to go along with it, we're back at Brighten Magic Academy for our final year, but not everyone is pleased with our return. Students are dying, professors are going missing, and someone is out to ensure I stop breathing before I reach my graduation ceremony.

Being a male was hard—especially for a girl like me—but who would have thought I'd enjoy the pleasures of being a male, such as learning how to aim my weenie correctly in less than a week? As adventurous as it all sounds, it led me down a path full of trials and a near-death incident I'd never want to experience again. After four weeks, two of which I was unconscious and recovering from my wounds, I struggled to regain what I'd forgotten, which put a strain on my friendships; or should I say relationships?

Cecelia McCreary's life is not what she thinks. Arriving in the 18th century to be at last reunited with her sister, Cecelia struggles to find purpose in the life she's to be restored to. Traveling alongside her sister and new friends across the isthmus, Cecelia searches for a way to write her own story while seeking answers that might keep them all alive in the process.

Dave's life turned upside down the day his dad passed away. He's not sure how to move forward, until he inherits an antique hand mirror with a mysterious inscription. When the mirror begins to glow and a woman speaks to Dave through the glass, he finds himself transported to sixth-century England. Thrust into a world full of danger and dragons, Dave will need to rearrange everything he thought he knew about life in general, but more specifically, he'll have to admit he didn't know his dad as well as he thought he did.

Follow Bella, a young fashion designer, as she stumbles upon a mysterious mirror that leads her into an alternate reality. Thrust into a life of glamour and success, Bella must grapple with her moral dilemma and find a way back home. This tale explores the consequences of choices, the power of empathy, and the journey of self-discovery.

The struggle against not-so-charming storybook narratives isn't the only complicating factor in Henrietta "Henry" Marchen's life. As part of the ATI Management Bureau team protecting the world from fairy tales gone awry, she's juggling her unwanted new status as a Snow White, dealing with a potentially dangerous Pied Piper, and wrangling a most troublesome wicked stepsister - along with a budding relationship with Jeff, her teammate.

Chase Russell knows where he belongs. Both his heart and his mind will forever be with the woman he loves. Before he settles down, he must prove to himself that, despite being a novice time traveler from the 21st century, he can make it on his own in the Yellowstone wilderness of 1835

On the eve of her only daughter Princess Raven's wedding, an aging Snow White finds it impossible to share in the joyous spirit of the occasion. The ceremony itself promises to be the most glamorous social event of the decade. Snow White’s castle has been meticulously scrubbed, polished, and opulently decorated for the celebration. It is already nearly bursting with jubilant guests and merry well-wishers. Prince Edel, Raven's fiancé, is a fine man from a neighboring kingdom, and Snow White's own domain is prosperous and at peace.

When Gabrielle Richer thinks she is going through the darkest moments of her life, after the appearance of nightmarish creatures on Earth, the death of her parents, and the disappearance of the man she loves, horror comes to wake her in the middle of the night...to send her into the inhuman invaders’ world. Helped by one of the nightmarish creatures, her own mirror reflection, Gabrielle struggles to survive and remains hopeful of returning to the world of humans.

Adair is a young journalist living in London. Overshadowing his childhood is the obsession his father, Doctor Brown, has with a medical conspiracy. Fearing for his life, the doctor flees to a remote Scottish island, leaving his two sons behind wondering whether their father is deluded, insane, or actually telling the truth. Sophia is Adair’s childhood friend. At the age of 11, they become separated only to meet years later through the Internet. However, they are soon overcome by dark events and the horrific fracturing of their everyday lives.

Some memories burn. Others rebuild the world. In 2032, Laurel, Kentucky, is a city built on silence and compliance. The spirals return—etched into walls, whispered in dreams, rising from ash. Nicole Ellison was never meant to survive her rewriting. But as Laurel crumbles under the weight of its lies, she becomes more than a shadow of the past—she becomes its reckoning.

Here are 23 terrifying tales, dark reflections of the silver screen from both sides of the camera. James Dean gets a second chance at life and death. The Wicked Witch is out of Oz, and she's made some very unlucky friends. When God decides reality needs an editor, what and who gets cut?