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Lakewalker Barr Foxbrush returns from two years of patrolling the bitter wilds of Luthlia against the enigmatic, destructive entities called malices, only to find that the secret daughter he'd left behind in the hinterland of Oleana has disappeared from her home after a terrible accusation. The search for her will call on more of Barr's mind and heart than just his mage powers, as he tries to balance his mistakes of the past and his most personal duties to the future. A stand-alone story set in the world of the Sharing Knife.

The sylvan witch, Zelata, sends Conan forth on a quest that will take him back along all the long, weary trails he once trod on his way to the kingship of the greatest of the Hyborian nations. Along the way he'll battle traitorous noblemen, crafty bandits, scheming merchants, bloodthirsty pirates, mysterious assassins from the East, eldritch vampires from the tomb, and powerful Stygian wizard-priests - and in the end he'll face an enemy called up from the land's nightmare-haunted past, an evil, ancient wizard.

Dive back into the worlds of the best-selling Twinborn Trilogy with this collection of eight short stories - including three exclusive, never-before-published works. J.S. Morin peels back the larger Twinborn story to reveal the smaller tales concealed beneath.

For some creatures, running and hiding is the only way to stay alive. But no one can run forever. Sorrel and her twins are malanthropes, creatures hated by the people of their world. Years of searching for a place where they can be safe has brought them to a mysterious new land. It would be a paradise if not for the terrible beast who casts its shadow on the people who call it home. The Story of Sorrel is a short novel in the Book of Deacon series, picking up the story of Sorrel and her children shortly after The Rise of the Red Shadow left off.

Keldon is an honor student who often spends late nights studying, wanting to be a great wizard. The headmaster decides to administer a more practical final in lieu of tests and essays. Instead, Keldon will have to journey to a dark lair where many undead abominations await, and he will ultimately have to battle a dark and powerful necromancer in order to stop him from achieving his sinister dreams of immortality and lichdom. In order to pass his test, Keldon must not only survive by defeating the necromancer and his undead minions, but also by displaying selflessness and virtue.

An old castle, a courageous knight, a beautiful princess, a sacred icon, an evil wizard, and two little sparrows: these are some of the exciting things in store for you in Edward Kurtz’s latest magical story.

Young Arthur and the Magic Sword is adventure, fantasy, mystery, comedy, mythology, and a lot more in one splendid collection of all-age-appropriate stories written by noted author, storyteller and actor Jon Koons. This treasury of 17 tales includes works previously published as children's books and in magazines, as well as new, never-before-published additions - all of which will delight children and adults alike.

As a young man, Cedric discovers a terrifying defect in his nature. He has no blood loyalty, which means he can defy his king - something that has never happened in recorded history. But what begins as a flaw evolves into a strength. Citizens begin to listen to Cedric, and he discovers that if he leads, others will follow. But there's a catch. The more who follow him, the more famous he becomes. And the more famous he becomes, the more targets he finds pinned to his back.

A short story about a Wizard in a distant land as he talks with commoners in an alehouse on a cold winter's night.

Join the Smitey Heroes as they embark on exciting (and ridiculous) adventures. This Smitey Heroes collection includes five stories: "The Four Squires", "A Suitor for the Princess", "The Grossest Dragon", "Dragon Mountain", and "Peasant Poison Pony".

Since disease stole her mother at a young age, Rose Caden has longed to become a healer. Juggling her family, her work, and her studies on the edge of a blade, she’s almost made it. But her life is transformed in one night when her daughter’s magic - forbidden magic - reveals itself. When even her mentors refuse to aid her, Rose must find a solution or risk losing her daughter forever.

Old English legends have been around for centuries, and few are more popular than the stories of Arthur, Merlin, and the Lady of the Fountain. In this collection, we dive into all three stories and the history behind them. Let the words hypnotize you into a soothing sleep with each story's unique sleep induction. You'll feel relaxed, quiet your mind, and get a deep sleep that will last all night long.

Running from her powers, Zelia finds herself in lands she had never planned on and around people she doesn't want to hurt. When her path turns to what used to be home, will she return, or will she flee?

As a champion, Fall fights for the side of good, until that moment when he doesn’t. Chaos needs attention, too, or the universe tilts out of balance. Now incarcerated, they press for Fall’s confession: Why did he do it? Can his actions make up for his heinous crime and let good once again triumph over what he has done?

Delavan is a young man who only wants a chance to join the town guard and defend his home against the evil elves who regularly attack it. For ten years he has tried to hide the fact he was born with mage powers, but an accident in the training arena results in his arcane powers killing a fellow recruit. His only hope is the Arms Master of the guard who stands by him and the now broken blade that once belonged to his grandfather—a knight of Oliaric the Lord of Order and