In a fictional world of Russia and magic, a young woman is captured by an immortal god. Marya is the last koldunya, a powerful sorceress lineage that was decimated by the hatred in her land towards magic. With most of her family killed in the mage purges, she is raised by her uncle, Aloysius, away from civilisation. Aloysius is cruel and bitter, and wishes one day for Marya to deal justice to those that took away their heritage. Over the years, Marya's only friend is beautiful Vasilisa, whom she created by transforming one of the swans at the lake by her home. One summer, a prince comes riding through the woods. Siegfried is the son of Marya's enemy king, the man who ordered her, and her family, killed. When the trio strike up an unlikely friendship, their worlds begin to crumble. When Siegfried tries to find out the truth about Marya and Vasilisa, he unleashes an immortal god named Koschei, who has been imprisoned for over ten years. Koschei wants revenge on the child that humiliated him by defeating him in battle. Except, the child is no longer a child: her name is Marya Morevna, and they have more in common than he ever expected. The Spark That Ignites the Dawn is a fantasy tale using elements of Russian folklore and a retelling of Swan Lake.

My eyes focused on the staff behind the bar, searching for someone to take my order. That's when I felt the air around me change, it was like someone had turned down the volume and I felt a wave of energy roll towards me. "I know what you are," he whispered into my ear as I felt his power crash towards me and absorb in through my skin. ----------- Present day London is the backdrop for a medieval style power play for the magical throne, where five families of influence fight for power and control, all with their own motives. In the middle of this struggle, stumbles in an art university graduate and photographer Cara, who believes in the power of music and certainly not the power of magic. She quickly learns that she is something that has been raised up to mythical proportions - an ordinary human who has the power to suck the magic out of any warlock.

Supernatural creatures, love and betrayal - a year ago Cleo didn't think she would ever experience any of them. Growing up in the foster system, never settling into one place for very long, things like love and friendship seemed unachievable to Cleo. But for the last year her life has been different: she discovers that her biological parents left her a house and she found friends and a boyfriend who adores her. Life is perfect. She just wishes she knew more about who her parents were. Everything changes when two strangers who know more than they should about her move in next door. Her world comes crashing down when she realizes that not only were her parents supernatural, but that she shares that legacy. As she struggles to deal with her own transformation and the effect it has on her new life, a new threat comes out of the shadows. Certain people make it their life's mission to terminate the supernatural, leaving Cleo in danger. If the key to survival is trust, how can a girl with trust issues learn to trust the strangers next door? NEW CHAPTER POSTED EVERY SUNDAY Copyright © All Rights Reserved Sanna Engelthorn

~ retelling of Hades and Persephone ~ EVERY TEN YEARS, THE GOD OF DEATH TAKES A BRIDE. In the Kingdom of Minoa, a sacrifice of a virgin girl is given to the God of Death to try and appease the never-ending winter. She's accompanied by a male sacrifice, intended to be her guardian so that she can reach the Underworld safely. THIS TIME, SHE'S NOT A SACRIFICE. SHE'S A RECKONING. When Nerissa, a bold and willful young woman, volunteers to be the bride, she forfeits her human life. Along with her less-than-capable guard, Mercer, they make their way to the palace of the Underworld to meet her husband: the King of the Underworld, and Death himself. BUT AN ANCIENT CURSE IS BINDING THE KINGDOM... Death's bitter foe has cursed him, so that he spends his days awaiting the return of his love, Persephone, who will bring back Spring. One night with Death, and Nerissa will be granted half his power...and the ability to find her brother's killer. ...SHE HAS ONE MONTH TO OUTSMART DEATH. Despite their increasing attraction to one another, her husband insists on keeping her in the dark. Nerissa must use all of her guts and guile to do the one thing he's not used to: people outsmarting him. DEATH IS ABOUT TO HAVE THE (most problematic) TIME OF HIS LIFE.

A Grimdark Fantasy Novel of Epic proportions. In the North Mountains an ancient danger lurks, a powerful being set on destroying all Erdil, and only the Girl Child can defeat it. Emeline lives on a farm near the small town of Aysgarth in the North of Öldeim. Torn from her home by a mysterious warrior, she embarks on a journey which will force her to face her past and her destiny as the Girl Child, but in a world where dreams are real and Immortals from Gotteril play games with the Erdilers, this will be the hardest thing she ever does. © 2015 by Joy Cronjé. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Elinor is proud to be the wife of strong warrior king Aelfric, and prouder still that her marriage to him ten years ago ended the terrible war which ravaged their kingdom... little does she know, her world is about to come crashing down -- and nobody can be trusted. Malkyn is the illegitimate daughter of Aelfric and her wise woman mother. She believes she is happy in her quiet life, but is about to begin an adventure that will change everything she knows about herself. Wulfrun does not belong in their world. She comes from the forests. She is determined and she is lethal. Aelfric's debt to her people is long overdue. She is coming to collect.

Sometimes, you have to make your own destiny... Silay has spent her whole life looking forward to Fortune Day, the ceremony that will mark her entrance into adulthood. More than that, on Fortune Day she will be granted a glimpse into her future, and discover what she is destined to become. But when it is her turn to learn her fate, the Seer sees nothing in Silay's future. Made an outcast by the people of her town, Silay finds herself alone until news of a coming plague gives her the chance to become the one thing she believed she could never be...a Hero. * Updates weekly. I value any feedback you might have to give. Thank you for reading! * Become a fan of the Undestined Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/Undestined.Story * Cover: Silay Sketch: by Lirantha Dandelion image: Modified from "Norsk Bokmal" (Blown Dandelion) by Erlend Schei. Used under Creative Commons licensing.

To rule the streets, one must learn sacrifice. A smart thief surrounds himself with myth, sacrificing truth. A dangerous thief writes his name in blood, sacrificing his soul. A Thief King gives his heart to no one and lives a life of solitude. Koltin Seaward thought he was all three without sacrifice. In a city where the rich live frivolous lives and the poor barely survive there are two kings. One who earns the title by inheritance, the other paid for in blood. Koltin paid the price and earned the title to rule the underworld, but his world is about to change. To protect those he holds dearest, Koltin has to fight in order to save his family, his city and himself, but at what cost? What will he sacrifice? His heart or his soul...

Best Ranking: #9 in Mystery/Thriller Resa is doomed. The knowledge followed her in the whispers of the other children and the anxious glances from their parents. She knew from the solemn way her mother hung an amulet around her neck on her fifth birthday, not an amulet to ward off evil, but to keep it in. So when the cruel queen's right hand, the murderous Prince Cain, takes a peculiar interest in her, she attributes it to her curse. But Cain is cursed in his own way. The queen has kept him prisoner in his tower for seven years, and he's willing to break free any way possible. Soon, joined by a crazy inmate and an increasingly alluring soldier, Resa embarks on a journey where she just may be the hero she's always been told she could never be. But even if she broke Cain's curse, would she ever be able to save herself?

An Oath Sworn. A Struggle Engaged. A Sacrifice Required. When Mara, a trained Oathtaker, is drawn by the scent of the Select to battle underworld beasts summoned by powers of evil to destroy the guardians of life, she swears a life oath for the protection of her charge. Armed with a unique weapon and her attendant magic and with the aid of her Oathtaker cohorts, two ancients and a spymaster, Mara seeks safety for her charge from one who would end Oosa's rightful line of rule and from assassins who endeavor to bring ruin to the land. As Mara puzzles to decipher ancient prophecy concerning her charge, as she is haunted with memories of her own past failings, she discovers the price her oath will exact. To renounce her word would be treasonous; to fail, ruinous; to persevere, tortuous. Abiding by an oath requires sacrifice.