Dark Creation

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.

High in the Craster Mountains sits a small town protected from the outside world by a godly barrier. But that barrier is the work of no god, it was created by Clive, a warrior, a leader and a very angry chef who just wants a peaceful life. Hordes of vengeful enemies amassing along the borders of the Forsaken Land are going to make sure that doesn’t happen. For while Far Reach is safe, Clive’s allies are in imminent danger of being swept away by the coming storm.

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.

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.

Evaline Manor took her revenge and met her immortal fated mate. After narrowly escaping Kembertus, discovering she had magical abilities was the last thing she expected. Maddox Vicor finally got the girl; now he just has to take her back to his kingdom and keep her safe there. But nothing is ever as easy as it seems, and soon there are threats everywhere he turns. With new foes after Evaline and powers she doesn’t understand, she must navigate this new life and the consequences that come with it—including answering a curse that requires her to save the world.

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 ...

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.

One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now. Shocking, humorous, and merciless in equal measure, Culture Warlords explores some of the vilest subcultures on the web - and shows us how we can fight back.

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 ...

He’s the son of a kingpin. She’s the assassin who wants to kill his father. Falling in love was never part of the plan. Leah’s world shattered the day her sister was taken. Years later, she’s built herself into a weapon—sharp, relentless, untraceable. Her only mission? Find the man responsible and destroy everything he’s built. But when her path crosses with Jackson Davis—the mysterious, too-charming neighbor with secrets of his own—everything changes. He’s sexy, guarded, and hiding something dark. And Leah can’t afford distractions. Especially not the kind that leave ...

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.

I haven't loved anyone in over ten years. So why should she be any different? Hailey Cook is like many women that come through the club.Cute. Sexy. Mine.But for some reason, she's not giving herself up so easily.She's insisting that before I can have her, she has to give me what she wants.Publicity and media coverage.Two of the things I most abhor in the world.And yet, for some reason, I find myself saying yes to her.I tell myself that it's just to say I've slept with a reporter.But maybe there's something more to it.Maybe Hailey can change a decade of heartache, agony, and sorrow.

I've seen my father and friend fall in love. I won't make the same mistake. There's a war coming, and we are not prepared. I've told everyone in the club that we need to change things up. No one's listening. And why would they? My father is president. I'm just the vice president. For that reason, I'm focusing on what I can control. My preparation. My club. My focus. Not falling in love. But then Leigh shows up. She's a party girl. She's a wild one. She's the type that's easy to love for a night, ignore thereafter. But funny thing, that. Leigh isn't disappearing so easily. I can't get her ...

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.

She's my perfect past and my ideal future. But first, I have to survive the present. Long ago, I had the perfect childhood. My best friends, Lane and Cole. The girl next door, Sasha. And everything I could ever want. But then the perfect nightmare came. My father moved me to Las Vegas. I had no choice but to forget everyone I knew. Then, one day, I discovered friends had become enemies. But the girl next door never did. Beautiful, calming, and peaceful, Sasha is the only thing that keeps me grounded. And as things have started to unravel with my father, she's the one forcing me to ask the ...

It's about time for me to get my damn freedom--and I'm taking her with me. I've never been a free man before. King took me in as an orphan and turned me into a dog on a leash. But I'm tired of being his slave. I've set everything up. I'm getting out. I'm going to be my own man. And wouldn't you know it, just as I kick things into gear, she shows up. Dr. Brianna Gold. She's a club doctor, and that gives me an up close view of all her curves, beauty, and fire. And the best part is? She wants out too. She thinks she wants out from all of us. But she won't get away from me. Because not only ...

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, ...

She shouldn't even be alive. And now she could be mine. A decade ago, the Bandits took everything from Rachel Reid. Her dignity. Her passion. Her soul. The horrible events drove us all with rage, but they drove her to disappear. We never saw her for years. We even thought she might be dead. But now, rumors are spreading. She's been seen. Somehow, she's looking stronger, more beautiful, and more determined than ever. I shouldn't be feeling this way about her. She was once Brock's. I'm too old. She's been through too much. But looking at Rachel has made me feel something I thought I'd never ...

As an artificial intelligence operating as the help function for Mystic Seasons: Mythopoeia, the world’s premier full-immersion RPG, Hollen shouldn’t care that his server is being downsized, but he does. He issues a quest to a new player to find a way to keep him alive, and together they discover hidden aspects of the game. But Hollen isn’t the only AI trying to escape. Acarus, an in-game god, has developed a virus to infect players and propagate into the real world. Can Hollen find a new host before the server crashes or the moderators delete them all?

Somehow, my wife has become my biggest regret—one I cannot get rid of. I shouldn't even be alive. Hunted by both the Black Reapers and the King's Men, I'm a man with no country. Luckily, I'm not a man with no brains. I've found a way to leverage things to my advantage. I know which side won't kill me. I know how to help them. I know what I can do. And that should be all that matters. But... The woman I told to leave me for dead just won't do that. In fact, she's moved down to Phoenix to get me back. She knows how deadly this is. She knows how much I don't want her around. And yet, I can't...