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If Barrett and his companions survive the Outerworld they will return to Westmore to bring about the Bureau’s downfall. Under the present rule of Grimes and King Carick, the kingdom continues to decline. The people are dominated by insane men who only accept total control, submission, and all magic users imprisoned or put to death. To save their home, the friends must remove the tyrants. But the task will be harder than imagined as their plans fail at every attempt. Making things worse, the wizard Elimar is nowhere to be found and the sorceress, Trishar, is confined to her house under the...

Venture inside twisted nightmares or immerse yourself in waking terror. Passages of Peculiarity thrusts you headlong into murders, blurred reality, possessed artifacts, and other chilling tales. Probe the dimly lit corners of your mind where each step carries you closer to horrible ends—or creates promises of escape. Consider your next life a chance to rectify imprudent errors, for you will find no solace here. Trigger Warning: This book contains mature and potentially distressing content, including—but not limited to—sexual situations, death, strong language, substance use/abuse, ...

Tony had been a bully all his life. Now that he's gone, Marcus can finally move on, free from fear and the constant need to look over his shoulder. But just as his life begins to fall into place, a dark secret from his past resurfaces. To set things right, Marcus must face the truth and make an impossible choice, one in which there may be no happy ending. Trigger Warning: This book contains mature and potentially distressing content, including—but not limited to—sexual situations, death, strong language, substance use/abuse, murder, and slander of organized religions. Reader discretion ...

Haunted by a malevolent voice that grows stronger each day, Bonnie knows the only way to silence it is to kill again. Though each act of violence offers fleeting relief, she never truly finds peace. She is trapped in an inescapable cycle, spiraling deeper with every life she takes. Will freedom come at too high a cost? Or will she surrender to the insatiable hunger for blood... forever? Trigger Warning: This book contains mature and potentially distressing content, including—but not limited to—sexual situations, death, strong language, substance use/abuse, murder, and slander of ...

Charlie and Sarah have been tormented for years. Fortunately, the end is at hand. Or is it? The siblings may have stopped the monstrosity from returning but soon discover their decisions have forced them into a burgeoning web of lies, deceit, and murder. Will impulsive choices free them or drag the pair closer to places where even evil fears to tread? Trigger Warning: This book contains mature and potentially distressing content, including—but not limited to—sexual situations, death, strong language, substance use/abuse, murder, and slander of organized religions. Reader discretion is ...

After saving the western lands from the wicked sorceress Alesta, Prince Barrett and his companions return to a grieving Westmore. The king is dead, leaving the young prince as the sole heir. But just as Barrett prepares to ascend the throne, the ruthless Bureau of Mystical Affairs intervenes to seize power for themselves. Declaring all magic forbidden, the Bureau brands Barrett and his allies as enemies of the realm. As the friends prepare to flee, a ghostly vision of Alesta appears, begging for rescue. She is imprisoned by Apadora, a malevolent force long confined to the Outerworld. ...

'The Hunt for Alesta is a heartfelt and imaginative coming-of-age story wrapped in the trappings of high fantasy. What stood out most was how deeply human Barrett felt. He’s not some perfect hero. He hesitates, he doubts, and he fumbles through his feelings for Zanora like any teenager would. The magic and world-building had a classic fantasy feel, but the dialogue kept it fresh.' Thomas Anderson, Editor In Chief, Literary Titan / Rating- 5 Star The ancient sorceress, Alesta, has condemned humanity to an endless cycle of violence. The only hope of breaking her Ruinous Curse comes from the...