Showing results for "B" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Wrongfully accused. Ruthlessly hunted. Fighting to survive. Thirteen-year-old Aiko Takahashi wakes in juvenile detention, burdened by guilt and accused of a crime she didn’t commit. But her captivity is no accident—it’s part of a ruthless game orchestrated by Malcolm, a shadowy figure obsessed with twisting her late mother’s research for his own personal gain. Her mother’s work promised to reshape humanity itself, and within Aiko lies the key.

Nineteen years ago...a mother and her baby died during childbirth. But two minutes later, that baby came back to life. A miracle, according to everyone involved. However, that child grew up to hate her life because it’s been nothing but a trip through hell. Yes, you guessed it. I’m that child, Ruby Saunders. The truth is, at birth my fate was sealed. I was saved by a God, chosen to be a vessel used to save a dying world. I didn’t ask for any of this. Now, after meeting my father, the truth about my birth and my power is finally revealed.

On the cusp of womanhood, Georjie longs to unlock the full force of her fae-given powers. So when she’s invited to Scotland, she’s eager to explore the Highlands’ famed fairy realm hoping to find a mentor. But instead of unearthing a teacher, she discovers a mummified body within the walls of a 17th-century ruin. Teaming up with a handsome amateur historian, she uses her earth-elemental gift to overturn the secrets hidden deep in the soil. But never far from the trail of clues lurks a shadowy creature on the hunt for prey.

The world is being laid to waste. Vampires and the supernatural creatures they resurrected are slaughtering everything in their path. Now we must come together for everyone to survive. But Cain has taken Will, and with all the lives already lost...Am I a bad person for worrying about him the way I do? We needed Will’s help to defeat the Queen, but more than that, I’m lost without him. All I can think about is what the Queen might be doing to him now that she knows he betrayed her. How can I fight to win this war if I might lose the only man I’ve ever loved in the process?

Vampires and werewolves do not mix, at all. But Will and I can’t stay away from each other. How could I have fallen for a man I’ll never get to be with? To make matters worse, supernaturals and humans are vanishing...and the number of disappearances are growing. How did I get dragged into that, you might be wondering? My best friend was taken, and even her scent vanished from the world. The only question now is...will I find her...before she turns up dead?

Orion and Mia's peaceful lives are shattered when an unknown force razes their villages and tears away their loved ones. With nowhere left to turn, they find each other in the ruins—and something more: a destiny neither of them asked for. As they struggle to survive, they discover they are meant to stand against a rising evil—the embodiment of the Seven Deadly Sins. However, they are not alone. Guided by visions and ancient magic, and joined by unlikely allies, they must rise from the ashes of their broken world... and become the champions Celestria desperately needs.

As darkness spreads and kingdoms fall, Orion and Mia press onward, their path leading deep into the war-torn lands of the East. With the Stegian kingdom under the control of the Sins and the underworld’s growing army, the Champions must rise.

Ella is trying to survive her depressing life by avoiding her life-of-the-freakin’-party aunt and cousin. She never imagined that finally submitting to one of her cousin’s stupid outings could almost get her killed…or worse. When Ella wakes in the hospital able to read minds, she prays that’s the worst of it. But it turns out there’s a whole obscure world of powered people like her, and they’re intent on dragging her into their little underground war. Now with dangerous people after her, she has to decide if there’s anything in this life worth dying for…or possibly, worth fighting for.

So the vampire Queen was behind all the disappearances after all. Will swears to me he had no idea what his mother was doing? But how can I trust him? How am I to believe anything he says after being confronted by...his fiancé? Apparently, just because he loves me doesn’t mean he feels the need to tell me the truth. His endless secrets have my head spinning.The only question is: when I kill the Queen with my newfound powers, will he be my side? ...Or hers?

Adira has broken the most important decree which costs her to flee to seek refuge in the Enchanted Forest. Will she be found and sentenced to death? Or will she escape death's eternal kiss and find refuge for herself and the life of her unborn child? One thing is certain, a war is coming, and both realms will have to pick a side.

Steven’s mother is the greatest grim reaper in the afterlife. Steven? Not so much. Dead 14 years and counting, he’s brash, headstrong, and definitely still in training. While shadowing his mom at work, a chance encounter with a dangerous demon leaves her gravely injured and Steven stranded

New girl and secret witch Iris just wants to get through her first day of school without a panic attack. The last thing she expects is to be taken in by a coven of three witches - soft-spoken Greta, thoughtful and musical Ridley, and fiery and spirited Binx. Their coven is not alone in their small northwestern town. The Triad is the other coven at their school. When the Triad's not using spells to punish their exes or break up happy couples for fun, they practice dark magic. When one of their own is murdered, the rival covens must band together.

Just when Carter and I finally get back together, he gets kidnapped by demons. Just my luck. Oh yeah, did I mention they’re holding him for ransom - and I’m the ransom? Yep, the head honcho demon is my father, Paimon, and Daddy Dearest will stop at nothing to get his hands on me and my powers. If I surrender to his demands and join the demon side, I give Paimon everything he needs to carry out his evil master plan for demons to rule the human world. If I refuse, I sentence the man I am falling for to torture and death.

In Keepers of Att’lah: The Finding Place, B.E. Homer masterfully weaves a tale of magic, discovery, and the bonds that define us. For fans of epic adventures and coming-of-age fantasy, this is a story you won’t want to miss.

Kathleen freut sich darauf, endlich ihre Freundin Claudia wiederzusehen und bei ihr im Dorf Urlaub zu machen. Sie bekommt auch tatsächlich das, was sie sich erhofft: Meer, Strand, Party, Spaß! Und noch viel mehr, denn sie lernt den mysteriösen Marcello kennen, den ein Geheimnis umgibt. Zusammen mit ihm und seinen Freunden fangen ein paar wilde, unberechenbare Tage an. Doch trotz der Leichtigkeit des Sommers spürt Kathleen eine Bedrohung in der Luft liegen, ist Marcello in Gefahr? Und was hat es mit Abschnitt B auf sich?

For the duration of her freshman year, Darcy Pennington agonized over the fate of her dear friend - the nark Yahto Veli - who sacrificed himself to the Oracle to set her free. As her third trip to camp, and to the magical land, approaches, Darcy wonders if she's capable of the daring rescue she wants to embark upon. But soon, she realizes there's much more at stake.

Jade attempts to harness her skill and discover more of her father's plans, unaware of a looming reptilian threat deep in the swamps that is preparing something sinister for the green-eyed girl and the unorthodox pupils of Save the World Academy.

During a plague in ancient Egypt, a Pharaoh forces his favorite cat to stay indoors — for her health and his entertainment. No one likes social distancing and quarantining, but for B’sst, a mighty warrior cat, being locked up is pure torture. Listen to this 5,000-year-old tale filled with bloodshed and magic - read to you by the ancient Egyptian god Thoth - to find out what happens when B’sst escapes her captivity!

Ann wakes from a tragic accident changed, along with four of her classmates. Over the coming days, they notice strange powers, leading them to the city of St. Blaise, where they search for answers.