Fantasy Adventure Short Stories

A great foreign evil has arrived by sea near the ancestral lands of the nomadic people of the young warrior Keembu, and he and his fellow clansmen and their shaman must ultimately come face to face with this monstrosity or slowly be forced to fall beneath its terror. Can spears and magic stand against a vampire who can control the very beasts of the jungle? Or will the blood of men cover the land? From the author of The Sword of Bayne Trilogy

The Scottish police officer would do anything to get his wife back...even trust the mysterious letter sent to him from his ancestor, a convict on The First Fleet into Australia! He knew his young daughter was psychic but telling him to follow instructions listed in a two-hundred-year-old letter was too much. Almost. She'd never been wrong before. He'd have to trust her this time, too. Find out what happens to the sister of Benji (The Great Big Fairy) in this exciting short story, the seventh book in The Fairies Saga.

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

The System Apocalypse has brought the clothing industry, and just about everything else, to a grinding halt. Now Lana Pearson intends to kickstart the local industry into gear to help Vancouver self-sustain itself. Key to her strategy are special teams of non-combat classes.

Man's best friend will stand by his side, even in the apocalypse. But when one becomes separated from the other, what transpires over the course of the next 24 hours will test the limits of even the best-trained canine. Will Oaklee still be man's best friend...After Z?

In this Episode Lock and Lucas enter the prestigious Waystar Academy. Between studying, dueling, and endless assignments they will find their greatest challenge. People. Really good stuff… ★★★★★ “Pros: characters and the relationships between them are great, pace is great, story is great (thanks for not flashing stats every two minutes!) Cons: books are short but published often (so sort of balances out but at these lengths it would be best to publish even faster), some typos… not a problem for me but some people are fanatical about it. I just highlight the errors as I go. I...

Twelve classic tales of the unknown from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of Way Station.

The North Wind and the Sun ******************************* " One day in late spring with the sun shining strong She announced to the North Wind, “You do not belong!” “It’s time you must leave, so things can get hot.” But the North Wind said simply, “Oh, no, I will not.” ********** About Aesop’s Fables ****** Who was Aesop, and why are his fables famous all over the world? In fact, very little is known about this mysterious Ancient Greek figure. He is thought to have been a slave originally from Africa, but even that isn’t known for certain. But his stories, with their ...

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.

Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

La Abuela Marta ******************* Una mañana soleada; con el cielo iluminado, El gato negro y el blanco afuera habían caminado; Para calentarse en el sol; toda esa tarde aprovechaban, Y los últimos días calurosos de junio así disfrutaban.

In a landlocked galaxy that tunnels through our own, the Entire is a bizarre and seductive mix of long-lied quasi-human and alien beings gathered under a sky of fire, called the "bright". A land of wonders, the Entire is sustained by monumental storm walls and an exotic, never-ending river. Over all, the elegant and cruel Tarig rule supreme. Into this rich milieu is thrust Titus Quinn, former star pilot.

Ho ho ho, it's that magical season again! Christmas isn't just about decking the halls anymore—it's when my wildest dreams come true. It all started back in college when a certain jolly fellow paid me a very special visit. Let's just say his sack was full of more than toys. Now, every year, I count down the days. The anticipation makes me tingle all over. I'm on the nice list, but our yearly meetup? Definitely naughty. My husband? He's got a front-row seat to the festivities. Talk about a Christmas miracle. This year, we're primed and ready for the big night. Because when the big guy ...

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this. You are standing in a room filled with books, faced with a difficult decision. Suddenly, one with a distinctive cover catches your eye. It is a groundbreaking anthology of short stories from award-winning writers and game-industry titans who have embarked on a quest to explore what happens when video games and science fiction collide.

As Jed and Marie prepare for our heroine's final World exhibition in Paris, Jed grapples with the complexity of time, his undying love for his beloved, and the end of an era in their lives. Their journey to this Exhibition in 1900 becomes a pivotal moment, not just marking the end of their public life together but also drawing them into a confrontation with forces that threaten their very existence and the future of humanity. Jed is faced with a foe who has planned and engineered a winning combination of circumstances so he can finally return triumphant to Pluto. Can Jed outwit such a ...

In the vibrant heart of Barcelona, amidst the grandeur of the 1888 World Expo, our hero and heroine are thrust into a whirlwind of unforeseen encounters and perilous adventures. The presence of a former contact sets the stage for an emotional and complex reunion. As the city buzzes with excitement for the Expo, counter-agents, armed with insider knowledge, threaten to plunge the event into chaos and ignite a war that could reshape the future of empires. Jed, distanced for some time from the cosmic battles that defined his past, is drawn back into a struggle that challenges his loyalties, ...

Are the Tresians using the weather as a weapon against their enemies to sabotage the 1897 World Exhibition in Brussels, Belgium? Tormented by the sound of unending rain, Marie finds some light relief, becoming involved with the art nouveau movement, along with her women’s rights work. Yet a morally ambiguous situation with the Expo’s stakeholders has her on high alert, calling for Jed’s help - as the Tresians predicted. Jed is mired in the mud with his work, sensing impending danger, yet sidetracked by the storms' effects. Can the couple piece together what awaits them and thwart an ...

En route to the 1893 World Expo in Chicago, Jed and his love embark on a new chapter in their lives, filled with excitement and the promise of innovation. Their relationship is deep and complex, shaped by past rescues, secret missions, and a shared love for the unknown. Each has their own reflections. Marie navigates the complexities of the exhibition and her advocacy work on women's suffrage. She also contemplates her relationship with Jed, his secrets, and their intertwined destinies. Jed grapples with the weight of his decisions and their impact on his future and the broader universe. ...

Thrust back into a new conspiracy, Deborah must come to terms with who she is and the love that got away. Fresh off her success in London, Deborah is requested to travel to New York City for the upcoming 1854 Expo. She agrees despite struggling to comprehend all that has happened in London. Her entanglement with the enigmatic Jed, who disappeared after stopping the assassination of Queen Victoria, continues haunting her, but why she doesn’t know? Deborah arrives in New York, unsuspecting of the new danger she is in. She knows life is about to spice up when Jed mysteriously reappears with ...

Onboard ship to the 1879 Sydney and Melbourne 1880 Expos, consultants Jed and Marie meet Robert and Jane. Discussing issues on women's rights sparks tension and a clash with Robert's traditional values. Yet Jed has a hint that something else is amiss. While Jed and Marie excitedly move forward with their part in the expo, little do they know a dark plot is unfolding. Counter-agents are set on sabotaging the Expo, coming up with some very creative ideas! The targets? Jed and Marie. As the danger escalates, Robert becomes an unwitting pawn, leading to a cliff-edge confrontation that will ...

Ah, Paris. City of lights. City of intrigue! Deborah’s life has been a whirlwind over the past few years. Between the high demand for her unique services around the world, intergalactic conspiracy to ensure they fail, and a man she’s falling in love with appearing and disappearing seemingly at random, she is struggling with coming to terms with it all. When she is summoned to help in Paris, it represents an opportunity to reset and unwind. Or so she hopes. But no amount of recovery will ease the pain of knowing Jed disappeared in such poor condition. Will Jed return? Will he be healed? ...