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As a global pandemic lays waste to the population of Earth, humanity unveils what seems to be its salvation: World Evolution Online—a vast virtual refuge designed to preserve civilization while millions rest safely in cryostasis. But salvation comes with secrets. When subtle irregularities begin appearing within the simulation, one developer begins to question what humanity has truly placed its trust in. Hidden deep within the system, a series of tests are created—a desperate attempt to find someone capable of uncovering the truth from the inside.

Compiled by intrepid journalist Neve Pride, this archive of recordings spans the months after dragons emerged on earth, chronicling the communities that sprang up amid the destruction, the scientists, military leaders, and experts searching for a defense, and those steadfastly seeking the missing. Neve and her young daughter Bex travel among the wreckage speaking to those left behind and surviving, against all odds. Neve records everything for history, and in the hopes of locating a clue as to where the dragons came from and how one might stop them.

After suffering a painful defeat and barely escaping with my life, my dragons and I are on the run. My sister will stop at nothing to end my existence and prevent me from taking my rightful place over the realm. A war of gods and men has broken out across the kingdom, and we cannot fight it on our own. I must seek out the city of sirens, and repair the magical community that’s in shambles if we’re to win.

Armed with Arcane Cards and a fresh comprehension of dragonessence, Twillo is better equipped than ever to challenge Jecha, the formidable God of Carnage. However, the challenge doesn't end there: a race against time and foe alike to unlock the last of the ziggurats, which hold the key to resurrecting dragons in the Four Kingdoms of the Sagaland. Venturing towards the sun-drenched southern desert, Twillo is joined by an old friend thought lost to time. This newly forged alliance, however, will face challenges at every turn.

The stage is set. Twillo can now summon the cultivated power of a dragon, one that can take three distinct forms. But he has also unleashed a force so evil that it could very well ruin the Four Kingdoms if he doesn't act in time. Perhaps there are some relics he can uncover that will aid him along the way.

One land, three curses. One quest for freedom… She was searching for the sea – but found a war. Arianwen has a private hunger: to stand on the shore and listen to the music of water she has only ever imagined. When a bone harp falls into her hands, its song draws her out of the forest she...

THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! 'Exactly what you love in a fantasy' ROBIN HOBB 'A fire-new take on dragons' SAMANTHA SHANNON 'Brilliant' HANNAH KANER The first in an epic fantasy series, with a smouldering forbidden romance, a dangerous heist, a world full of magic, and DRAGONS. The...

An AI calling itself Schema has assimilated Earth into its System. As a consequence, everyone gained access to status screens, power-ups, and skills. This AI turned these concepts from fiction to fact. It's easy to become intoxicated with leveling up and becoming stronger. To some, it's too good to be true, like living out a dream. For Daniel, however, it's closer to a nightmare.

'Prepare to be engulfed. Chan has superbly created a world as real and complex as our own, where oppression has no easy solutions and there is no success without sacrifice. Fast-paced action combined with true social depth make this an unforgettable, must-read fantasy' Shelley Parker-Chan...

Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of best-selling, award-winning storytellers.

Mukouda Tsuyoshi—alias, ‘Mukohda’—was an ordinary Japanese salaryman until he was summoned to a fantasy world of swords and magic. Mukohda’s unique skill made him the only person in this world with access to modern Japanese products, but the real reason he caught the attention of the legendary magic beast, Fenrir, was his ability to cook delicious food!

Accused of being the world breaker of an old prophecy by the elves, sought after by the ever-growing orc clans as vengeance against the elves, and desired by the human kings and queens for power, Aric will stop at nothing to protect his new dragon. It may be the only thing that can turn the tides of the war.

Carl and his monstrous allies find themselves pressed against the wall — facing certain death if they defend the Scoured Mountain fortress. The human Empire, with its endless ranks and relentless pursuit, is closing in. It's not just a battle; it's survival, and the only option is to make a break for it. But Carl isn’t worried about escaping: he’s already plotting out his counterattack. The key is finding a way to earn a new Blessing, a power-up which could tilt the scales back in their favor and grant them a fighting chance to push humanity back.

Sam never thought his life—or death—would amount to much. A lonely, nerdy fifteen-year-old, his story should have ended when he threw himself in front of a bus. Instead, he wakes up in front of a goddess, who offers him a wish and a second chance in a world of magic. Sam’s wish? To finally be liked. The goddess’s response? Maximum charisma and dexterity, a glowing dragon’s mark of immense power —and zero instructions. Reborn in a strange new world, Sam quickly learns that being the chosen one isn’t all glory and applause.

Kashir's world is turned upside down when he learns the truth about dragons and himself. When he sets out with Seren and Rasheen, he finds that he is not the only one who knows the truth, and others are far less benevolent with their intentions. Can Kashir become the warrior he was always meant to be and save his friends, his kingdom, and all dragonkind?

Jeff’s life was always quiet, filled with books, games, and endless routines—until the day he tripped, fell, and died in the most mundane way possible. Waking up in the realm of clouds, Jeff meets Astra, a goddess who offers him an extraordinary choice: start over in a new, magical world. With one request granted, Jeff chooses the power to conjure any potion he desires, and soon finds himself dropped into a land where magic is real, dangers lurk in every shadow, and power is both a blessing and a curse.

Daegan and Casidhe are tested at every turn by angry immortals when they appear uninvited in a place with no exits. An expected change of events devastates Daegan’s hope of gaining the second grimoire volume and shatters Casidhe’s trust. Faced with becoming a monster, Adrianna gambles with the ancient Witchlock power capable of cataclysmic results and becomes collateral damage. Possessed by an Imortik, Reese runs to keep Quinn safe and finds a way to save others even though she can’t save herself.

Casidhe followed her conscience. It cost her everything and she now faces Herrick’s wrath for deceiving him. After a disastrous trip to the Caucasus Mountains, Daegan has no mercy for another enemy, then discovers important information about his past from an unlikely source. He’s running out of days, and now the Tribunal is making Beladors pay until he finds Sen. Reese has to choose between saving millions, including Quinn, from a demon invasion and giving up her baby. Adrianna sees an opening to escape, but nothing is ever as it appears when dealing with monsters.

Casidhe discovers she doesn’t know Daegan at all. While Daegan battles to survive a satyr attack, a preternatural being offers him a chance to live, but at a price only a dying man would take. Reese is blindsided by the one person she thought she could depend upon at her worst moment. Atlanta is overrun by demons being created by an unknown supernatural with a hidden agenda, and Daegan’s time to save three Beladors facing execution by a VIPER Tribunal runs out.

Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age. You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study...