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As the mystery of the Alien Entity grows, we see a curious development. Still undetected by the planet's species of "tiny creatures", the Alien Star-Jewel inspires the corporal who will become the wannabe world-ruler Adolph Shickelgruber, the Fascist dictator of Germany. Before the cataclysm of World War II gets going, however, showing a deep, pathological interest in ancient cultures the Alien Entity digs up "King Tut" the boy-pharaoh and his fabulous...

Renowned science fiction writer Leigh Douglass Brackett broke new ground as a pioneering female author in the traditionally male-dominated genre. In addition to producing a large number of hard-boiled detective tales, Brackett also wrote dozens of science fiction novels and short stories, and later went on to work on screenplays for movies such as The Empire Strikes Back. The tale "A World is Born" is one of Brackett's most popular science fiction...

The Nightshade Guild: Chapter Three - The year the Guild was lost in time. The time scythe is gone and with it the mages of the Nightshade Guild. Scattered through the ages, the mages will have to use their wits and powers to survive the time period they were sent to and find their way home. With the mages gone, who will protect the world? Rocking Time is Book 1 of The Nightshade Guild Chapter Three. The reading order for this chapter is: Rocking...

"I am not beautiful..." Knife's entire existence has been as twisted as his flesh and his face. The only thing beautiful in his life is his sister. When Gwennie is obliged to turn a suitor down because she fears to leave her brother to the brutality of their village, Knife is desperate for anything to ensure her happiness. Her suitor's cousin offers him a way out, but it won't be easy. Aerie-Smith has been cursed to walk upright in the form of a beast,...

One rider's journey will save his tribe or end it forever. Andrij has guarded the cold slopes of Perun's Crown for years. Though he longs for home, his service pays for his father's debts to the Astiwie king. He just needs his chance to earn his freedom. When the horsemen of the east come with tidings of war, he sees exactly that. Facing his tribe's destruction, the king commands Andrij to ride for his western allies. If Andrij succeeds, his debts...

A new series from the author of The Quest for the Diamond Sword-will Noah and Violet protect an enchantment book to save the Overworld? Treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld Noah and Violet stumble upon a chest in a jungle temple. The treasure chest includes a rare enchantment book that can make diamond swords and armor extremely powerful. Daniel, who runs the powerful league of griefers, wants the enchantment book for himself. Noah and...

A mischievous bunny accidentally unleashes magic on the town after discovering a magician's wand in this vibrant and humorous wordless picture book with graphic—novel panels. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly. Churro is a bunny with a big imagination. And sometimes, it gets Churro in trouble. After missing the school bus one day, Churro discovers a magic wand that a magician left behind. Now Churro's bad day just got a little more fun. But...

In Trickster's Girl, when Kesla's journey comes to an end, she passes the pouch and the quest on to someone else. She picks Jason, a native boy she thinks will be able to finish the job. But in fact, a family feud has cut Jason off from his traditional roots, and he is even more doubtful and resistant than Kesla was. But Raven, now a beautiful girl, is quite persuasive and manages to convince Jason this is something not only that he can do, but that...

She's a college bound teen until a mist sets her on a journey 100 years into a post-apocalyptic future. Will she be able to save the planet before a powerful evil overtakes the world? Jenna spends her summer counting down the days until she can get out of Kansas and start college. Summer ends abruptly when her parents whisk her off to an underground bunker as a deadly mist overtakes the world. As the world descends into chaos, conditions in the bunker...

What could go wrong when you invite Mother Nature, Fate, and eleven mages to your wedding? I was finally marrying my mate. What could go wrong? Two fairies destroyed the party bus. I might have caused a tornado. I'm not even going to talk about the burning bush. Snow's falling in central Florida, Mother Nature disappeared, and so have my powers. And I almost forgot there's a wolf in my bed, where my human husband sleeps. Now I have to figure out...