Magical Realism Fiction

One phone call, five words, and I’m back in the town I swore I’d never return to. Going home was never part of the plan, but when my dad calls because he needs help to solve a murder, I can’t say no. Running into the three men I thought I would spend my entire life with has me questioning why I ever picked up the phone.

Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, Among Others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and SF, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment.

Stray witch Alba is about to defy a vampire queen’s rules in order to undertake a journey to Italy in search of her witch ancestors, while Clarence seems to be having some mysterious vampire trouble he won’t share with anyone. Alba's quest might open a well-hidden Pandora’s box, which can put at risk the lives of those she loves the most...but might also teach her about magic, love, and the many things you can do with a mirror.

Emily Braden has stopped believing in fairy tales and happy endings. When her fascinating but unreliable cousin Harry invites her on a holiday to explore the legendary town of Chinon, and promptly disappears - well, that's Harry for you. As Emily makes the acquaintance of Chinon and its people, she begins to uncover dark secrets beneath the charm.

No es una novela. Es una "nivola", según su autor. Nuevo género creado por Unamuno, no tuvo mucho arraigo, pero aún así Niebla es una de las obras de ficción más importantes del escritor vasco. El libro aborda la inseguridad del hombre moderno que se preocupa por su destino y su mortalidad. El título está cargado de significado, dado que el libro difumina la línea entre la ficción y la realidad. También son nebulosas las descripciones físicas de los personajes y lugares, y hasta pone en duda la naturaleza de la existencia humana.

Late at night our friend wanders a little and ponders quite a lot on a long walk along a river looking for a reason to keep on living. He meets up with a troll and a few other all-night ghouls as he drifts along, searching for purpose. They all find it amazing our friend can negotiate his way through the day posing as a teacher.

Arius didn’t ask for magical powers or what comes with them. Now under the watchful eye of the Specter Order, an oppressive group that polices all mages, he’s just trying to get by without making waves. Life on the road with only his sarcastic, talking frog, Freddy, for company has its perks: no attachments, no risks, no one to hurt.

In the town of Sour End, sozzled selfish parents party the nights away. The town is run by a dastardly dirty gang, called the Shirkers, who run amok. There are broken toys to fix, but the Shirkers are constantly playing games.

Seventeen-year-old Josy Barrows thinks she’s an orphan. So, when opportunity knocks in the form of an address and a plane ticket from a mystery aunt, Josy jumps at the chance to start a new life with her black cat, Nine. Fast forward. There’s no aunt, no house...just a weird junk shop in a dark alley. And a strange owner with a cryptic message who hurries Josy to the back of the shop. Into a world she never knew existed.

The Imagination Thief by Rohan Quine is about a web of secrets, triggered by the stealing and copying of people’s imaginations and memories. It’s about the magic that can be conjured up by images of people, in imagination or on film; the split between beauty and happiness in the world; and the allure of various kinds of power.

Il 2 marzo del 1993, a ventidue anni, in conseguenza di un grave incidente stradale, Charlotte entra in coma. Quando riapre gli occhi si ritrova in un luogo onirico e surreale: Ajalgea, l'isola dell'impazienza. Scopre di non avere più un corpo e crede di essere sola, fino a quando incontra sulla spiaggia un uomo intento a fare un piccolo monte di foglie secche e legnetti.

A young girl learns that love and family are forever, with the help of a magical necklace that transforms her into a bird. Back by Sunrise illustrates a thoughtful coming-of-age story, which shows how a child might interpret - and subsequently deal with - loss when tragedy strikes.

I've been living in a small town working for the vampires for the last six months. All I want is to save up enough to open an apothecary so I don't have to heal the neckers anymore. Of course, nothing in my life can be that simple. Two detectives show up at my door asking questions about a dead girl and trying to pin the murder on my employer. Next thing I know, I'm dodging fireballs in parking lots.

Nachdem sie am Vasallenkrieg des Imperiums teilgenommen haben, klebt Matt, Liz und Aster nun ein Feuer an den Fersen. Oder besser gesagt, ihre neue Managerin, Luna. Und sie verlangt von ihnen jederzeit Bestleistungen, oder sie wird sie vom Pfad des Aufstiegs verdrängen. Angesichts des bevorstehenden Tier-10-Turniers muss die Gruppe tief in die Tasche greifen, wenn sie ihren Weg fortsetzen will, aber Luna ist nicht die Einzige, die Pläne hat. Können Matt, Liz und Aster die Machenschaften einer Tier-40 überleben, die schon mehrere Aufsteiger erschaffen hat?

Neue Nation, neue Verbündete–neue Probleme. Rob, Riardins Ranger und die Deserteure sind erfolgreich in das Gebiet der Unholde geflohen und konnten dem Zorn der Drachenkönigin nur knapp entgehen. Nach wochenlanger Reise durch das Ödland der Menschen, mit schwindenden Vorräten und sinkender Hoffnung, haben sie es endlich geschafft, einen Ort zu finden, an dem sie sicher Zuflucht finden können. Na ja…sozusagen. Die Unholde sind nicht gerade erfreut darüber, dass eine große Gruppe von Fremden vor ihre Haustür teleportiert wird.

Die Invasion der Erde ist beendet und Jake ist weiterhin im Visier eines feindlichen Auserwählten. Jetzt unternimmt er die letzten Schritte hin zu Rangstufe C…Die letzten Schritte, die die Verfeinerung einer letzten Fertigkeit vor seiner Evolution umfassen. Wenn das erledigt ist, braucht er nur noch ein paar weitere Level und was sonst noch so auf seiner persönlichen Bucket List steht, bevor es Zeit ist, sich weiterzuentwickeln. Die Evolution selbst birgt ja sicherlich keine Überraschungen, oder?

For fans of Chloe Gong comes a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy in which a young Shanghai woman must work with her ex, the London prince, to save their rival courts—if she doesn't kill him or fall back in love with him first. It’s been nine years since the accords were established and centuries of war between the Midnight and Dawn Courts settled into a cold peace. But when poison created to eliminate the Dawn Court royal bloodline is stolen, all signs point to the Midnight Court and that tentative peace threatens to break.

"A Bond of Fate" presents a captivating narrative about two destined young mates in a world where supernatural beings coexist with humans. The tale follows the incredible journey of Evelyn Latham, a strong and self-reliant young woman, and Liam O’Leary, a compelling and resilient young man. One fateful night, Evie and Liam's paths cross, revealing an ancient prophecy that designates them as the world's saviors. Unaware of a looming malevolent threat rising from Hell, endangering both humans and supernatural beings, they embark on a dangerous quest guided by destiny.

"The crown demands its price. Payment comes due at sunset, three days hence. Choose wisely what you're willing to sacrifice." Gabriel thought capturing his enemies meant the danger was over. He was wrong. When the kingdom's magic begins draining at an impossible rate and a cryptic message appears in an empty prison cell, Gabriel discovers that crowns forged in darkness demand payment in blood —and the battles he thought were finished have only just begun.

#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER | NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLER | TRANSLATED INTO FIFTEEN LANGUAGES | Bestselling and award-winning author Rachel Hauck delivers a tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love involving four brides and the wedding dress that ties them all together. Perfect...