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In The Story of the Stone Lion, William Frederick O’Connor presents a heartfelt tale drawn from Tibetan folklore. It follows the journey of two brothers—one humble and kind, the other proud and greedy—who each encounter a mysterious stone lion with magical powers. When the younger brother, cast out from his home, shows reverence to the lion, he is rewarded with riches beyond measure. But when his elder brother attempts to replicate his fortune through deception and greed, the lion teaches him a hard lesson about the cost of selfishness.

St Jude's is a small church in an English village, deconsecrated, and waiting for someone to claim it now that the Christian community has declared it to be obsolete. Like all old churches, it has been a place of mourning, and many people lie buried within its curtilage. Some do not rest in peace. Famous among the unhappy souls is a child murdered in the Middle Ages—the church has been there since the Normans invaded England. His death was blamed on local Jewry with terrible consequences.

Kidnapped by the Ruiz Cartel, Lochlan is kept in a state of perpetual weakness and starvation, his magic barely sustaining him. His resolve is tested when another prisoner is thrown into his cell, offering a grim choice: die in captivity, or use dark Magic to consume his cellmate's life force and escape.

When Enid discovers her royal fairy lineage, it not only surprises her, but it sets the fairy kingdom ablaze with intrigue. Her newfound heritage not only makes her a target but also threatens the fragile balance of power. Princess Cecelia, sister to King Reil, views Enid's bloodline as a dangerous challenge to the throne. In a desperate effort to secure her family’s rule, Cecelia’s schemes place Enid in mortal danger.

The second book in a riveting new series of dark fantasy fairy tale retellings from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Mayer, perfect for fans of Once Upon a Time and Wicked.

In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon—except Aloysia Papplewick. She’s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle – even before her best friend’s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.

A simple farm boy in a mundane medieval world turned soldier after his home and family were destroyed. Mere steps from achieving his vengeance after years of fighting, a lucky sword strike ends his life. His soul is transferred against his will by one of the gods to another medieval world, one filled with magic, monsters, and races out of his childhood fairy tales. Our farm boy is now a Contender! Brought to Midgard to fight and kill other Contenders, to grow strong enough to ascend and become a Champion.

With the enigmatic and arrogant Mage Lord pressuring me to join his team and a dark movement in the magical underworld threatening to ignite a war between the half-faeries and other supernaturals, I have my work cut out. Especially when a serum that's deadly to half-faeries finds its way onto the market, luring in its victims with the promise of immortality. To find the source of the lies, I have to go undercover to a dangerous magical contest where half-faeries compete for glory. Problem is, to get in, I have to pretend to be one of them.

In the same medieval fantasy world where Raina and Bowen had seven sky colors named after them and Clara’s beloved stepsister Kelly of Yule went to veterinary school, there is another tale about the Kingdom of Marigold. In the forest where golden things grew, the being only Mori knew as Rumpelstiltskin grew bored watching the wheat and yarrow grow. One day, Rumpelstiltskin confides in Mori he wants to reinvigorate his endless existence by becoming a father, and right from the start, he sees that Rumpelstiltskin’s desire is no laughing matter.

It's no ordinary existence on the rugged isle of Muckle Flugga. The elements run riot and the very rocks that shape the place begin to shift under their influence. The only human inhabitants are the lighthouse keeper, known as The Father, and his otherworldly son, Ouse. Them, and the occasional lodger to keep the wolf from the door.

Восточная и Южная Сибирь — регион, что простирается от берегов могучего Енисея далеко на восток и открывает для нас свои двери в мир сказок и легенд коренных жителей. В этом сборнике собраны сказки народов, населяющих Восточную и Южную Сибирь: энцев, нганасанов, долганов, хакасов, тувинцев, чулымцев, тофаларов, бурятов, эвенков и кетов. Сказки… о причудливом шамане, что обращался в птицу, об избранном мальчике и дочери самого Солнца, о богатырях и лесных неурядицах животных. Об этом и не только поведает вам сказочная Сибирь!

Случалось ли вам слышать пугающие истории о том, что можно увидеть и услышать, оказавшись в какой-нибудь далекой, богом забытой русской деревеньке? Перед вами сборник мистических деревенских легенд, кропотливо собранных лабораторией, выбравшей себе красноречивое название "Баба Нюра". В течение нескольких лет куратор проекта исследовал один из самых загадочных районов Ленинградской области — Либежгору.

Elara is vengeful. Enzo is trapped between the realms of life and death and her enemy has vanished, taking her love’s only connection to the waking world with him. But there is a darker force at play, one that even Ariete, King of the Stars, is afraid of. On the run with enemies at every turn, Elara must enlist friends, old and new, and learn to control her almighty powers if she has any hope of saving her soulmate. Whatever happens, there is one thing she is certain of... STARS WILL FALL.

At the enchanting Winterfrost Market, renowned for its Midwinter celebrations, Elsie is run off her feet at her family's cozy traveling tea house. But the quaint town's festivities lose their luster when her mother fails to return from her journey to Midwinter Haven—a fairytale land in the north, rumored to be inhabited by elves, witches, and fae. With Elsie's worry as dark as her strongest tea, she enlists the help of the captivating tracker, Kit, to guide her northward.

Sometimes, the greater good is best served by being a little… bad. After spending some not-so-quality time in a white-collar prison, all Declan Storm wants is to have a few days of peace and solitude. Ideally, magic-free. But the moment he returns home, he realizes that rest is not in the foreseeable future. A group of unhinged vampires took residence in Key West, unafraid to spill blood. And when Declan confronts them, he makes a shocking discovery that shakes him to the core.

When the death of her aunt brings Liz Remolina back to San Ojuela, the prospect fills her with dread. The isolated desert town was the site of a harrowing childhood accident that left her clairvoyant, the companion of wraiths and ghosts. Yet it may also hold the secret to making peace with a dark family history and a complicated personal and cultural identity.

Queer disabled joy. Emotional pain manifests literally around Laceco. He doesn’t know why, maybe he was cursed when he crossed the Ember Trail. He’s tried living as a hermit in the mountains, hoping the wild magic wouldn’t ensnare anyone else. He managed a month before the wild magic teleported a new victim into his shack. He tried running, but he couldn’t get very far thanks to post-viral fatigue. He’s drawn to the Ember Cavalcade, a nomadic caravan run for disabled people, by disabled people.

Rosemarie Fendel erzählt zarte, philosophisch weise eher unbekanntere Werke von Hans Christian Andersen. Mit ihrem wunderbaren Staunen in der Stimme liest sie sechs Märchen des dänischen Schriftstellers, denen eines gemeinsam ist:. Sie spiegeln Freude, Sehnsucht, Trauer und Glück wider. aber auch stolze Schönheit, stille Bescheidenheit und stetige Vergänglichkeit…. "Die schönste Rose der Welt“ ist eine Hommage an die Liebe.

Ох, горе-злосчастье ходит-бродит по белому свету, мучает людей. Никому нет от него спасения! Никто не хочет жить с такой бедою, все стараются обманом сбыть его кому-то другому. Так и пошла цепочка хитрецов: Дровосек отдал горе-злосчастье Купцу, Купец — Царю, а Царь вручил за беспорочную службу солдату Ивану Тарабанову. Но честный Ваня не захотел людей губить, неправдой вручая им свое злосчастье, а решил разобраться с ним сам.

Илья Бояшов возвращается к "Старшей Эдде", открывая читателям мир героических сказаний. В этой части эпоса древние германские легенды тесно переплетаются с реальными историческими событиями эпохи Великого переселения народов. Этот богатейший источник вдохновения позднее использовали многие творцы современной культуры: от создателя Средиземья Джона Толкина до авторов вселенной MARVEL, от Джорджа Мартина до современных кинематографистов.. Это настоящая "Илиада" севера, где мстят за отцов, кровью скрепляют клятвы, сражаются за любовь и погибают за честь.