Ethcara

The land is under attack from snowstorms. Each flake is warm to the touch, and when it reaches the ground, it fizzles and sizzles, then soaks in, leaving a small heat haze over the area, and eventually this poisons the ground underneath.

Whonose, a Master Shipwright, is in contact with his sister, Whome, up at Ull, about this problem, where it is decided that the danger is coming from The Halh, as before.

Whonose is chosen to visit the sanctuary of Lancheal Uzban, to get some advice. With his companions, Maximum Benkys and Ethin Twentyfive, they set out on their eventful journey.

They meet Riffik Oozdal, Ma-cheng Pom and Odu Ishema, from whom Maximum learns all about Kolta, a mind and exercise regime; and a conclusive Mind-battle ensues.

To the friend’s dismay, they are then asked to continue on their ‘wending’ to find a legendary Mist-breather. On this leg of their journey, they spend a night on the Field of Smaryde Tor, which is not as comfortable as expected.

Finally, entering the Spur of Ethcara, it is here that the legend ends, and the fate of The Great Estate is determined.

Edinnu, Species 161

The impending End of Daegs were upon the inhabitants of the planet. They had acknowledged long ago that they had no other option than to venture out into the distant stars and search for the new Eden which Gavril had apparently found on his reconnaissance, somewhere that they can call home once more.

Gidhon stood on the deck observing the planet below. He could hear the constant ebb of the starship, and his thoughts turned to the heavily laden underbelly which sat beneath his feet, his cargo… their future, for without them they as a species will not survive.

“Is all well, Gidhon?” a voice asked.

He groaned inwardly, and it was then that he remembered he was not alone, never alone to his thoughts, he shook his head as he heard Athena’s voice. Just why had they made this choice, he will never know, he thought.

DwarrowDelve: Paths of Rock and Shadow

In a world where Light threatens to corrupt and conquer, Taithe, a prisoner, possesses something invaluable: a formidable sword. This relic lures enemies from every corner – human, Effelin, and Dwarf alike – all desperate to claim its power and conceal their betrayals. But amidst this chaos, dark magic rises, vying to curb Light’s dominance.

Rescued from the clutches of the malevolent Spite and on the brink of death, Taithe is transported to Dwarrowdelve, the fabled lost mine of Dwarvern legends. Here, alongside the fierce Effelin Caliphe and the legendary Tunnel-Hunters, The Styx, he confronts a multitude of foes, from vicious black wolves to lurking Orcs and other treacherous beings.

But the most insidious threat of all is the Imp who shadows Taithe, hungry for the stolen treasure. In the depths of Dwarrowdelve, alliances will be tested, loyalties forged, and a choice must be made: to stand with the Light or embrace the Rock and Shadows. The balance of the world teeters on this decision, with Spite’s freedom – and the potential downfall of all – in the balance. The true enemy isn’t always as it seems; will they discern it in time?

Dragon Times

Have you ever wondered if dragons are real?

Well, of course they are real. Just because you haven’t ever seen one, it doesn’t mean that dragons don’t exist. The sad truth is that there are not many left nowadays. In times gone by, we humans lived very happily with dragons by our sides. But times change; nothing stays the same for ever.

In extraordinary times, extraordinary things can happen. And these are most definitely extraordinary times. A dreadful virus is sweeping through the country – around the whole world, in fact – with consequences for us all.

But in these troubled times, siblings Alexander and Lily discover many positives as they embark on an adventure into the unknown. Along the way they find that lots of important lessons are not learned in school!

Dragon Times is a heart-warming, inspirational tale of generosity, resilience and hope. Definitely hope!

Dark Destiny

Ray never expected being a sociopath would make her the perfect vessel for the one power that can destroy all, including its bearer. However, even after unleashing it upon her mental institution, Soteria did not end their hold on her.

Hiro is closer to finding answers to the mysterious sickness plaguing the Secret World, but the person who can piece it all together inevitably drags him into the past. Every new discovery Hiro makes is a threat to what little humanity he has clung onto.

When friends become enemies and bad blood spills between brothers, can Hiro and Ray battle their own mental demons before the real ones get them?

City of Sun and Fire

A Royal death. A mystery to be solved. A tragic adventure.

When the King of Golester, City of Sun, is killed by an unknown intruder, an immediate investigation is opened. The job is handed to the two best and most dangerous detective agents in the city, Lea Haramat and Axel Mondirio, Elf and Fae, both wielders of fire magic. They are on a mission to solve the mystery of the King’s murder before a looming deadline. But the deeper they look, the further they dig, the darker the case becomes.

All the help two agents can find is a cocky air force leader with a hot temper, and a desperate blue-haired water-dweller with a kind heart. Slowly, the extent of the menacing puzzle casts a shadow over the detectives, and they face far more than they had bargained for. Nothing is as it seems, and a tangled, ancient web begins to unravel all around them.

Is it truly possible to survive a mystery?

This is the case to uncover old legends. This is the case to shatter the world.

Captain of Games

Each year, the captain’s games test the mettle of the would-be leaders of an all-girls school in the verdant Eastern Highlands. This year a heavy cerulean mist enshrouds the rugged, lofty peaks where the games are held. Only cruel fate could have brought Isobel here. As thick fog swirls down the mountain side, contestants begin to disappear. Will Isobel embrace her newfound gift in time to save the cold, frightened girls or are all the unworldly apparitions emerging from the shadows only figments of her unconsented intoxication?

Butterfly Macabre

A train, a mask, and a woman with stardust in her soul.

Enter the mysterious and fantastical world of Butterfly Macabre, where an alien named Yulia, haunted by a past she can’t escape and fuelled by a desire for adventure, comes crashing to Earth. Here she meets Marshal, whose world is turned upside down as he’s exposed to the wonders of the universe. But as a deadly fate looms and a sinister voice begins to poison Yulia’s mind, she must navigate a treacherous path between trust and instinct. As secrets are revealed and a plan spanning eons unfolds, the lines between good and evil, life and death, past and future become blurred. With a cast of complex characters, including the enigmatic Cherry, Butterfly Macabre will keep you guessing until the very end.

Bonds

Stories intertwine in a world where pirates rule the seven seas and myth-steeped islands with untapped treasure lie on the horizon.

When Luke is unsuspectingly kidnapped into a life of barbarism and piracy he finds himself with a choice: escape from his confines and live a life of freewill, or continue to fight in the gladiatorial arena to ensure the safety of his companions. Growing tension between two powerful pirate lords ensures that this choice might very well be the last he makes.

Alongside this, a young, insignificant man, Art has to try and flee an island filled with indigenous dangers. He is by no means heroic but understands that fleeing might not be his only way out. Should he have the courage, Art could save the island and its inhabitants, but doing so would pose a threat to his own life. Perhaps he’s not even brave enough to save himself.

Blade of the Chosen

Chaos has awoken

Rahn has been chosen

A journey has begun...

From a seemingly ordinary day, Rahn’s fate shifts, drawing him into a desperate search for an age-old blade: the key to thwarting a looming darkness. Now, far from home and faced with insurmountable challenges, he must navigate treacherous paths to uphold a prophecy he was entwined with since birth.

Blade of the Chosen delves deep into a tale of loss, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of overcoming.

Blackwood Chronicles: Inock Tehan and the Return of the Immortal Witch

Sixteen-year-old Inock is a demon with special powers. He lives in a magical world filled with witches, demons and wonderful mysteries yearning to be uncovered. There is a diabolical immortal witch that he has to prevent from rising to power. The struggle leads Inock and his friends to many dangerous situations and battles with dark witches and the hateful venators.

Beyond the Shadows into the Light

A young, bored and confused teenager is thrown into an adventurous world that he believes only existed in dreams and fairy-tale books. Henry is destined to become the next host master and to lead the everlasting fight between the darkness and the light. The Wyvern, an ancient creature of mythical powers and defender of all things living, has to find a host to be able to dwell in this world, and unfortunately for Henry, it chooses him to be its host.

After his encounter with Bert and the odd dog, Ben, in the woodlands surrounding his home town of Whitchurch, Henry’s life changes beyond all recognition and could never be the same again; as well as finding his first and only true love, he is told that his mother and his aunt, Sophia, had hidden from him the fact that they were not human but creatures of nature and guardians of the light and as such commanded great powers. Henry has to grow up fast and find the strength to face up to both his own demons as well as those sent by the shadow master, a powerful sorcerer, who has the power and the aid from dark allies to destroy all life and spread darkness across the world.