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[PREVIOUSLY CALLED 'Mission: Salvage the Villain'] Nathan Arrhenius is thrown into the body of a dead prince and given a mission he doesn't understand: Save the villain. But Caleb isn't just a villain. He's a noble disgrace, a walking disaster, a boy grasping for power that will ruin him. And Nathan isn't here to play hero. The Church is watching. The cult is waiting. Magic is forbidden, but someone is using it to kill students, one by one. Lurking beneath it all is an ancient entity, whispering in Nathan's mind, waiting for him to break. Power comes with a price. Redemption isn't guaranteed. And love--- love might just be the most dangerous of them all. As Nathan will come to realize, the villain isn't the only one who needs saving.

While heroes from three religions unite to save all existence from a threat out of Norse mythology, a thousand year love story begins... The Nine Worlds and multiverse of medieval times are threatened by reemergent threats from Norse mythology, and only the teenagers Clarinda Trevisan & Ríg can prevent the return of the darkest of the Artifacts of Destiny, the Codex Lacrimae. As the youths discover whether friendship and love can stand against the host of villainous enemies, supernatural forces, and the march-to-war on different planes of existence caused by the return of the most corrupt of the Books of Fates, the different paths that they choose are unexpected and filled with perils that are literally out of this world. In action-filled journeys and breathtaking battles that range across exotic locales such as the besieged Krak des Chevaliers on Midgard, to the Weeping Wood of Svartalfheim, the Dwarf-Caverns of Nidaveller, and even to the fabled Fjords of Asgard, the relationship between the Hospitaller and Norn develops and deepens. They find that they have to rely on each other if they're to successfully confront new menaces such as the Rock Giants, the Midgard Serpent, the Murderer Kullervo, Dietrich the Mad Dwarf, and Fafnir the Dragon...all of whom have joined Satan, Hela, Farbauti, and Morpeth in the hunt for the Codex Lacrimae... .

✦ COMPLETE ✦ - Book One (no cliffhanger) His greatest sin wasn't treason. It was having a half-human daughter. Prince Eirran is a winged Ilari, a former warrior and Seraph. His only crime was loving a human woman - a crime that cost her her life and left him with a living, breathing secret: their daughter. Lily is half-human, half-Ilari, and utterly wingless. A "mudborn princess" - not a title, but a slur. Her very existence is a blasphemy that could shatter the empire. To protect her, Eirran must hide her in plain sight, battling the vipers of his court who would see her erased. But as Lily grows, a dormant inheritance awakens within her - that could unravel the world itself. Earthborn blends political intrigue with mythic atmosphere and deeply intimate character work. For fans of the fierce parent-child bond of The Last of Us and the Witcher. This is a story where love is not a romance, but a rebellion. This story features: ✦ A heart-wrenching, central father-daughter bond. ✦ A brave, perceptive girl who learns to stand in a world built to erase her. ✦ Winged races, aerial legions, and political scheming. ✦ Tear-jerking moments & heart-soaring hope. A Note on Process & Transparency Earthborn was originally written in Croatian. To preserve its lyrical intent in English, it has undergone a careful process of translation and polishing. In this effort, I employed a variety of digital tools, including AI-assisted translation and editing software. My goal is to leverage every available tool to ensure the highest quality reading experience. The core of the work: the story, characters, world, and authorial voice, is mine. (Important to notice: this is me translating my original work.) © Marian Land. All rights reserved. This story and all original content are protected by copyright. Official publication only on platforms listed on the author's website. Any mirrored or audio versions found elsewhere are unauthorized.

When archaeology student Sushma Sharma journeys to Mohenjo-Daro in 1964, she expects dust, ruins, and the echoes of history. Instead, she finds herself pulled into a world where the Indus Valley still breathes, its streets alive with voices, its secrets guarded by those who fear change as much as they fear forgetting. Caught between loyalty and suspicion, Sushma must navigate council chambers, whispered prophecies, and the quiet strength of Aum, whose presence feels older than time itself. Her satchel, her grandmother's copper bracelet, and her own intuition become the only anchors she has as history presses its weight upon her. But Mohenjo-Daro is not just a city of the past-it is a city that remembers, a city that waits. And Sushma must decide whether she has been called to witness, to protect, or to change it forever. Whispers of the Forgotten River is a lyrical tale of memory, destiny, and the bonds that transcend centuries. For those who listen closely, time itself still whispers.

[Prequel Novella] Fantasy and Sci-Fi blend in an academic convention unlike any other. Join Evolice Nadima as she sets out to prove that every writer leaves a bit of their soul on the page. Ever since she was young, Evolice Nadima has heard voices when she reads. Now a talented linguist, Evolice is selected for a prestigious convention and a chance at a prize that could change her life. But in a competition where facts and logic reign, will her search for the truth behind her extraordinary ability spoil her chances of winning? ** Free Writer Awards 2022 1st Place Winner (Short Stories Category) ** Completed 2020

Embark on a mesmerizing journey in 'The Enchanted Pages: Chronicles of a Mystical Bookstore,' where a mysterious overnight arrival transforms a quaint village into a realm of wonder. Delve into magical tales that mirror the deepest desires of those who dare to turn the pages. This enchanting narrative weaves a tapestry of dreams, casting a spell that transcends reality. Discover the allure of a mystical haven, where every book holds the key to unlocking the extraordinary. Join the villagers in a shared adventure, and let the magic within these pages captivate your heart, promising an unforgettable escape into a world where imagination knows no bounds.

A man haunted by lost time searches for the truth behind his fading memories, only to discover that his reflection hides a crown-and a life he no longer remembers.

Twenty-five and lost, Alex retreats to their ancestral house in a quiet countryside to escape the noise of a life that refuses to add up. Not a single dream fulfilled, not a clear path in sight. Just questions that echo louder in the silence. Then, in a forgotten room and an old mirror that doesn't quite reflect things right, Alex stumbles into a world. Not entirely real but not entirely false either. A place shaped by fear, memory, and all the roads not taken. In its strange landscapes, and fragments of self long buried, Alex must journey through the realm that mirrors the very crisis she is running from. Because to find the way forward, sometimes one have to go to the world in-between.

The Nine Worlds of medieval times are threatened by threats from Norse and Gaelic mythology, and only the teenagers -- the Venetian mariner's daughter, Clarinda, and Hospitaller knight, Ríg -- can prevent the return of the darkest of the Artifacts of Destiny, the Codex Lacrimae. If they manage to survive, Clarinda & Ríg will discover whether friendship and perhaps love can stand against the host of villainous enemies, supernatural forces, and the march-to-war on different planes of existence caused by the return of the most corrupt of the Books of Fates, and the different paths that they will choose are unexpected and filled with perils that are literally out of this world. In action-filled journeys and breathtaking battles that range across exotic locales such as the besieged Krak des Chevaliers on Midgard, to the Weeping Wood of Svartalfheim, the Dwarf-Caverns of Nidaveller, and even to the fabled Fjords of Asgard, the relationship between the Norn and Hospitaller knight develops and deepens. With an unpredictable outcome that confounds traditional expectations of the genre and begins the tale of a thousand year-romance, this first book of The Artifacts of Destiny will surprise and delight readers of epic fantasy!

When a mysterious girl named Lia arrives in a quiet town, she carries more than a red suitcase-she carries a secret power that transfers life itself. Her arrival brings warmth and youth to an elderly couple, but at a haunting cost. "Osmosis" is a tender, magical story about loneliness, kindness, and the unseen exchanges that bind and break us.

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The worlds-spanning conclusion to "The Codex Lacrimae," the first of nine novels in A.J. Carlisle's epic fantasy series, "The Artifacts of Destiny." With Aurelius believed dead and Clarinda cast to parts unknown by the power of the Dark Book, the Nine Worlds and multiverse of medieval times are threatened by reemergent threats from Norse mythology, the armies of Saladin and Hela Queen of the Dead, and the darkest of the Artifacts of Destiny, the Codex Lacrimae. If they manage to survive, Ríg and Clarinda will discover whether friendship and love can stand against the host of villainous enemies, supernatural forces, and the march-to-war on different planes of existence caused by the return of the most corrupt of the Books of Fates, and the different paths that they will choose are unexpected and filled with perils that are literally out of this world. In action-filled journeys and breathtaking battles that range across exotic locales such as the besieged Krak des Chevaliers on Midgard, to the Weeping Wood of Svartalfheim, the Dwarf-Caverns of Nidaveller, and even to the fabled Fjords of Asgard, the relationship between the Hospitaller and Norn develops and deepens. With an unpredictable outcome that confounds traditional expectations of the genre and begins the tale of a thousand year romance, this first book of The Artifacts of Destiny will surprise and delight readers of epic fantasy!

The Book That Doesn't Know What It Is is a collection of mythic, emotionally charged short stories that defy easy categorization. Each piece stands alone-some poetic, some surreal, some grounded in quiet realism-but together they explore grief, transformation, memory, and the strange beauty of unfinished things. This is not a book with a single voice or genre. It shifts. It wanders. It remembers. For readers who crave stories that echo long after the last line.

He has no name, only a destiny-called the rainbow's child. She is the priestess of the lake, who sees the sorrow waiting for him. Their meeting is tender yet fleeting, like sunlight after rain. A poetic fantasy of forbidden love, fate, and the beauty of what cannot last.

Silas Thorne buries rats with more dignity than most humans. But when his ability to smell souls fades, he must perform one last ritual to free the ghost of his first beloved rat-or lose his decaying world to a landlord who thinks rodent funerals are a public menace. What he unlehes will save his shop... and shatter his reality forever.

📚2018 Wattys Shortlist!📚 An ancient evil returns. The Huntsmen of Muspelheim want the Codex Lacrimae, so they've set a trap in 12th Century Crusader lands to get it! Believed lost for half a millennium, the Codex Lacrimae reappears when an old scholar brings the Dark Book to the Hospitaller castle of the Krak des Chevaliers. Unwittingly, that action leads the malevolent Huntsmen to the one person they've been seeking: Ríg, an apprentice who trains the warrior-monks in the castle's library and seeks only a quiet existence because of a haunted past. The arrival of the Codex Lacrimae and its supernatural temptations will force Ríg to choose between the peaceful path of a priest or violent ways of a warrior. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, the Norns of Fate try to counter the Huntsmen's plot by casting a net around Clarinda Trevisan, a beautiful Venetian sea merchant's daughter who is content to sail with her father's fleet throughout the Mediterranean Sea. After her father disappears, Clarinda's attempt to solve the mystery pulls her into both Ríg's orbit and matters far greater than the cargoes and crews that usually occupy her time. The girl must learn the ways of war and magic to fulfill Fate's role, and confront strange creatures of Norse mythology, a nefarious Templar Grandmaster, the magical Nine Worlds, and a tempestuous relationship with Ríg himself! The return of the Codex Lacrimae unleashes a host of evils that might challenge even the most star-crossed of lovers. If Clarinda & Ríg can't stop the Huntsmen of Muspelheim, Hela and her Wilde Jagd, the Dragon Fafnir, the armies of Saladin, & a mysterious figure whose dark designs are centuries in the making, they'll find the worlds of the Multiverse at the brink of annihilation!

A world that's slowly filling with water where all books have disappeared and confused survivors read the patterns in scattered birdseed, any answers that exist lie with Brian Quinn, vertically challenged and strangely inspired, he hides between the pages of every book he enters.

In Neihon, the Yokai are leaving. Slowly, one by one, they cross the waves toward the rising sun, walking, flying, and swimming toward a new land that only they can see. Yet some remain. They remain out of love, or out of obligation. The Minamoto clan has defeated the Taira clan, driving its warriors into the sea. The Hojo clan, mighty through its use of a captive Kinko kitsune, craves ever more power and will do anything to get it. Their kitsune only wants to be free.

Captured by the northern prince after a failed rebellion, Elara expects execution, not conversation. But Kaelen isn't what the stories promised-he's quieter, stranger, and far more fractured than the crown he serves. He claims he only needs her alive long enough to satisfy his father's orders, yet every hesitation cuts at the chains that keep them both obedient. When the old runes beneath the throne ignite and the palace begins to break apart, they fall into the dark together. Down there, with no king to command them and no gods left listening, the truth between them will cost more than mercy ever could.

A grandma and her granddaughter living in an isolated wooden cabin in the middle of the woods. It was mostly serene and peaceful, living side by side with nature. Today, is Anna's 10th birthday. In this story, Anna's grandmother is going to reveal the ominous truth beyond their seemingly 'perfect' world. A catastrophic tale that had passed down through generations, yet it remains an enigma to humanity. Will they accept their 'preordained' fate, or go against it?