Dark Creation

When Gabriel James mysteriously appears in 17-year-old Melissa Martin's English class, she is not prepared for what she experiences or how she feels the first time they speak. With otherworldly attractiveness, gallantry, charm, and intelligence, he is everything boys her age are not. But Gabriel has a secret - a dark secret. His secret threatens to rip them apart and unleash an evil on the world so horrific, humanity will be forever changed.

The last thing I expected was to gain the spells of the woman in my bed. Hell, I didn't even know magic existed until I'd cast a spell that morning. Then a beautiful teacher from a magical academy told me I could become the universe's most powerful mage. To get there, I need to become stronger. I need to ace all my examinations. And, most of all, I need to master the most potent spells. But I have to start somewhere.

I've collected the souls required to speak with my dead father, and he's got a lot to tell me. Hopefully, what he has to say will help me succeed in the coming Mage Game Qualifiers. Because if I get through, then I'll finally find my mother's white staff.

From USA Today bestselling author Jeneane O'Riley comes the next in a series of deliciously dark and whimsical standalone romances. She brought him back from death. Now he is the one thing she cannot survive losing. In 1795, in a shadowed city of the Holy Roman Empire, Victoria Frankenstein is...

Terraform the barrens. Create life with your bare hands. And defeat the wild hunt. Garrett Andrews will have to do all that, plus develop a mining colony on two separate planets if he wants to stand a chance at defeating the ancient, primordial evil bent on destroying the universe. Worse, since his own planetary systems are starting to produce sentient life, he’ll have to level up those creatures and release them back into the wild, all while trying to fend off a former champion turned evil.

Creation of Chaos: Volume IV is a collection of 11 new dark and twisted short stories, plus two unedited stories from the author's years as a young teenage author. There is also an afterword with the author's thoughts on each of the stories within this collection and the inspiration behind them.

Unofficial Dungeons & Dragons Player Character Guide By Darkness Chained Struggling to create a D&D character that truly stands out at the table? Whether you're a first-time adventurer rolling your very first d20 or a seasoned veteran tired of bland builds, this unofficial guide is your ultimate companion for crafting unforgettable heroes. Crafted by Darkness Chained—a Dungeon Master with over 30 years of experience—this practical handbook dives deep into every aspect of character creation and beyond. Learn how to: Build optimized, flavorful characters that shine in combat, roleplay, ...

For Clive, death isn't the end. But with almost a year until his body is reborn, it is a dangerous setback. With Armies to lead, alliances to maintain, and enemies ranging from the gods to the imminent return of the psychopath Natom Hilgresh, he needs a workaround. He needs an Avatar. Achieving this lofty aim will require sacrifice and hard work—for his followers, at least. So while Clive practices with his ethereal powers, they attempt to push their budding god up through the Ethereal Stages and bring him back to the world of the living.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Andrew Klavan explores how artists' imaginative engagement with the darkness can point the way to living beautifully in the midst of a tragic world. “Andrew Klavan's book illuminates even as it explores the deepest darkness, finding truth and beauty in art...

A woman slaughtered. Her husband accused. Can this military investigator stop the killer from claiming more victims? Fairchild Air Force Base. Sergeant Evelyn “Mac” McGregor strives to show she’s cut out for service. So when a gruesome crime interrupts her dreaded morning run, the dedicated career woman quickly rushes to the aid of the man found drenched in his wife’s blood. But the strong-willed Latina suspects foul play when leadership pushes for a quick conviction, stating it’s an open-and-shut case. Teaming up with a sexy Master Sergeant to track down evidence, Mac feels the ...

A 2023 Audie Award winner! A 2023 Odyssey Honors title! “This is no ordinary audiobook, but rather a graphic novel for the ears. Readers will be delighted by the auditory magic of this book.” —Booklist "A full cast of talented narrators taps into the darkly magical atmosphere of Bardugo's...

She was writing fiction—until she realized she was the story. Katherine March was never supposed to be real. As a character in an unfinished novel, her life belonged to her creator—then he offered her a way out. Trade places. He becomes fiction, she becomes real. But something goes wrong. Grasping the manuscript of her life story, Katherine emerges into reality incomplete—part woman, part fiction. Now trapped between the worlds, unable to reach her family, and haunted by a deadly prophecy buried in the pages of her life, Katherine must finish the book… or be deleted along with ...

The Revelation of Thoth – The Evolution of the Emerald TabletsWhat if everything you thought you knew about existence was only the beginning? In this profound and transformative transmission, Thoth the Atlantean unveils an evolutionary expansion of the Emerald Tablets, bringing forth ancient wisdom refined for the modern age. This is not merely a text—it is an initiation, a key to unlocking the hidden truths of your soul, the cosmos, and the vast mechanics of creation itself. As the Earth undergoes a great ascension, shifting into a higher density of existence, humanity stands at a ...

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with Norse Mythology Embark on a visual epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Black Book Of The Norse." These compelling images unveil the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each monochromatic picture invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will see about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From ...

Cosmology from Consciousness: A Radical Perspective on Reality What if consciousness, rather than being a byproduct of the physical universe, is the very source of creation? Cosmology from Consciousness challenges conventional cosmology, offering a groundbreaking perspective where awareness shapes reality itself. This book takes readers on an exciting journey through quantum physics, cosmology, and spirituality, weaving together cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom to explore the fundamental nature of existence. Consciousness as the Foundation of the Universe In traditional cosmology, ...

Elubatel: A Primal Power of Wealth and Responsibility offers a transformative guide to breaking free from financial limitations by working with the powerful spirit of Elubatel. This book dives into the practical and metaphysical aspects of wealth creation, focusing on clearing not just financial debts but the deep-seated blocks that prevent true abundance. Through personal stories, profound lessons, and actionable steps, the author shares how Elubatel's influence can help you face uncomfortable truths about money, guiding you to take responsibility for your financial reality. It’s not ...

“Skylar, it’s time to play again,” a demon walked into my line of sight, his teeth long and sharp, his nails curved liked talons. “Thegon said I had free reign today to do as I pleased.” Unmercifully tortured in the pits of Hell for an eternity before his unlikely escape, the powerful witch Skylar Lee now battles the inner torment and PTSD caused by his physical and mental torture at the hands of Thegon. Skylar’s fellow Ouium and lover Esa is now the leader of the coven, buried under paperwork and responsibilities, while Skylar struggles to master his new witchcraft and overcome...

In the mercantile realm of Minarin, greed weaves a tapestry of despair, and a prophecy of destruction draws in discredited wizard Arthur Wells as he attempts to prove his innovative prophesying methods. Armed with his predictions, he finds the reality outside his tower far more puzzling than a simple vision. While food prices soar, Lee faces starvation in his home in the sunless Moltam Forest. When news of a quest for a relic promises salvation for his family, he throws himself into a world full of danger that he barely understands.

The remarkable story of the cartographic masterpiece—the Venetian mappa mundi—that revolutionized how we see the world. In 1459 a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro completed an astonishing map of the world. Seven feet in diameter, Fra Mauro's mappamundi is the oldest and most complete Medieval...

It took everything to defeat the feared Natom Hilgresh. Turns out, that was the easy part. Now the clock is ticking for Clive to return to Far Reach and prepare for the second coming. Of course, it isn’t exactly a Sunday stroll. Navigating unforgiving terrain across the war-torn country of Kalabri, the vast armies of Destruction and Justice swarm the land, killing everyone in their path.