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Sheldrake is a mage. Maud is a shape-shifter. When their son is born, he is completely pale with nearly white eyes: the legacy of a fearsome great-grandmother. Jayhan grows into a cheery, accident-prone eight-year-old, unhappily aware of his heritage. Soon, a dark-eyed orphan enters his life. Rescued from a brutal master to become their stable boy, Sasha's past and present are shrouded in secrets. The only legacy Sasha has of the past is an obsidian amulet. As secrets of the young stable boy's past slowly come to light, they're all thrown into a world of danger.

When Jacob is a child, a mysterious girl comforts him at the funeral of the family he accidentally killed. Years later, grieving for his lost wife and son, Jacob is at Heavensgate. He believes that the dead should stay dead, but sees things other people don’t see. Even worse, Jacob is besieged by his alter ego: the foul-mouthed, sex-crazed, and dangerous Jake - a personality with a twisted sense of fun and no conscience.

Scotland, 1388. After Fergus Scott of Eildon travels north to investigate reports of a malevolent presence, he encounters the ferocious Alistair Mor. Drawn into battle against enchantment and death, Fergus is aided by the lovely but quick-tempered Seonaid. Meanwhile, Donald of the Isles and his army march to confront Alistair, and trouble is brewing as the witches of Scotland gather to recreate the Book of Black Earth.

Melcorka thought she was an ordinary young woman from the Isles. But when her homeland of Alba is attacked by an invading horde, Melcorka abandons her life of luxury and chooses the path of a warrior. With a ragtag band of companions, she heads south to unite the clans and free the land from the Norsemen's scourge and claim her destiny.

She no longer has to run and hide, but other problems have surfaced. Her clan has other plans for her, and even the combined might of the hunters might not be able to save her.

Upon return to Highkington, 11-year-old Sasharia and her elder brother, Jondarion, try to settle back into day-to-day life. But Toriana, the murderous aunt who killed the rest of their family, has no intention of allowing Sasha or Jon to survive, and will go to any lengths to protect her throne. Setting out for Kimora, the two hold on to a faint hope that Sasha, by wielding her amulet, can overcome her aunt’s magical binding and confront Toriana herself. But even with the help of her companions the task is monumental for a young girl, whose own undeveloped power is still unwieldy.

When 13-year-old Greenwick wakes up in a forest, he has no memory of how he got there - or who he is. To make matters worse, he finds himself accompanied by a strange, yet friendly grizzly bear. Confused at first, the two travel across a vast, magical world, bumping into danger and those who claim to prevent it. Thrown into a conflict between nations, beasts, and spectres, Greenwick begins a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Soon, coincidences begin to feel more like fate. But can Greenwick and his new friend find their true destiny in this strange world?

At the dawn of human civilization, beings from another planet land on Earth. At first, they seem friendly enough, promoting peace and sharing their incredible magic with the habitants of their new world. While human in appearance, Dragonians have the ability to transform into the towering beasts we know today as dragons. Carving out a canyon, they create their capital and claim their own piece of land.

After a lonely young man suffers a massive defeat, he believes all is lost. After a chance meeting with a fiery fortune teller and a plead for help, Dargo has a mission. But can he re-invent himself as a hero? Light-hearted, but poignant, Dargo is a humorous fairy tale for adults. You can also listen to it with your children who care about Earth.

The crystal skulls have been united in Sterling Temple to complete the great spell. The flow of the seasons has returned, bringing back a life of peace and plenty. This doesn't sit well with Matheus Hawk, who is busy plotting the Realm's destruction, fanning the burning coals of his hatred for the crew of The Griffin. An approaching storm threatens the Realm. In the north, the warrior Queen Morgasta prepares her barbarians for invasion, and across The Great Expanse marches an even greater threat: The Soul Eaters.

A world of darkness surrounds Jean and Princess Linka. The Nordic royalty - albino Eternals of myth - transport their guests deep beneath the Arctic ice, to the legendary city of Hvit. They are offered sanctuary, but all is not right. Jean's mind is darker than ever, and the world will feel his fury. Renewing old acquaintances, he must solve the mystery of who manipulates him, and the reason behind his parents’ deaths. Aided by Merryweather and the mysterious Princess Aurora, Jean seeks retribution.

A cantankerous old woman is charged with aiding a young girl. A male dryad finds his place in the world. Paralyzed from the neck down, a teenage sculpting prodigy is given a new opportunity to pursue her art again. A Victorian professor journeys across England to lecture on evolution, only to walk into trouble at every turn.

Chaos has made it his quest to fight in the name of honor and glory. As a soldier of light, he has no doubt that he is the strongest warrior in the land. But, even his strength and confidence can’t stand up to the powers of Hell and the Bavelize, whom he must partner with to gain more soldiers for the good fight. It’s a fateful coincidence that finds Chaos at the mercy of the demon Anathema. He finds himself immersed in an intense rivalry. Both Anathema and Chaos are determined to destroy one another.

The voice broke into his thoughts, everywhere and nowhere at once, deafening, yet somehow a whisper. “Are you ready to learn the truth?” Heir to a notorious crime syndicate, 16-year-old Vincent Wilder is determined to live up to his father’s intimidating legacy, and expand his violent empire. The Wilders have terrorised the city of Pabell for decades and Vincent knows the business inside and out - and has dirtied his own hands more times than he dares to count. But no matter how ready he thinks he is, nothing could have prepared him for life at the helm.

In the aftermath of the Great War, elves, dwarves, and men are rebuilding their kingdoms. Meanwhile, a sinister plan has been put in motion as secret factions plan to assassinate Alfrahil, the crown prince of Eldora. With fire raining down within the city walls, the young prince rides for his life and escapes. Braving unforeseen dangers, he is determined to unmask the conspirators and discover the truth.

Jean is the last vampire lord - and one of the last inhabitants of a dying Earth. Born to immortality, their race now faces the waning sun. Some have accepted their fate, while others are ready to fight for their future. But when Jean commits the cardinal sin and takes the life of Princess Chantelle, his life changes. Suddenly, he’s a man on the run, falling in love and rediscovering his humanity. With the sun's clock ticking, Jean tries to reconcile his past...but instead stumbles into age-old conspiracies and beyond.

Warring countries, fantastical creatures, beings of terrible power, and journeys of epic scale. The legendary Book of Alcherys tells wild and unimaginable stories. But they are not mere fairy tales. They are true, every word. Callista Nienna is strong and independent, but nothing could have prepared her for civilization being brought to a violent end. Now, she is forced to stay alive in a desolate wilderness with only her closest friend for support.

Ever since the demise of the Mountain King, Hermon Cordillera’s daughters have stepped up and shared the throne as queens of the Osiris Realm. But when women go missing from the kingdom, they are unable to find whoever is responsible for the growing number of abductions. Meanwhile, Mykal—the young wizard—continues honing his magical skills with his mother, and his tactical training with Blodwyn, his oldest friend. Living in secret within the ancient library ruins, they are surprised when a young woman shows up asking them for help.

To stop the Mountain King, the realms across land and sea must unify. But time is not on their side. Mykal and his friends must warn King Nabal of the Mountain King's invasion of Grey Ashland and the rest of the Old Empire. This battle will involve more than knights and swords; magic has become the weapon of choice. New to his craft, Mykal is unsure of his abilities as a wizard. His skill and resolve will soon be put to the test, as the flames of war threaten to engulf them all.

Many years ago, magic prevailed in Britain. It was a time when women were chosen by Mother Nature herself; a time of witchcraft, of the brotherhood of the Gwithiaz and of the terrifying Creatures. It has become a piece of forgotten history. Now, magic has returned and Kiera is the first witch the world has seen in centuries. Jack has been chosen to learn the ways of the Gwithiaz. Together they must master their crafts and overcome their differences if they are to survive the dark enemy lurking in the shadows.