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.

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.

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.

The biggest joke in existence is that all of it was rejected by the Peer Review Committee. Universe Under Review is an absurd, sharply satirical take on evolution, told through the universe’s hopeless struggle against a catastrophically cautious Peer Review Committee. Every breakthrough that shaped reality is rejected on principle. The Peer Review Committee hated all of them. Particles? Too unstable. Stars? Too dramatic. Cells? Too experimental. Multicellularity? Absolutely not. Skeletons, lungs, warm blood? Denied for budgetary reasons. Fire? Introduces catastrophic risk without ...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

Unofficial Dungeons & Dragons Player Character Guide By Darkness Chained Step into the shadows and shape your destiny. Crafted by a Dungeon Master with over 30 years of experience, this guide is your forbidden grimoire for creating unforgettable Dungeons & Dragons characters. Whether you're a first-time adventurer or a veteran of the deep, dark dungeons, this book dives into every corner of character creation—and then some. Inside you'll find: Race, class, and subclass breakdowns with flavor and function Spellcasting secrets, combos, and creative chaos Tactical party-building and roleplay...

Dust: The Residue of Existence From cosmic birth to human collapse, the story of the world told through its smallest remains. Most of us think of dust as something to sweep away — a nuisance, a sign of neglect. But dust is history made visible. It is the residue of stars, empires, and bodies; the record of every beginning and every end. In Dust: The Hidden History of Everything, we travel from the birth of the universe to the ruins of our own civilization — tracing how the tiniest particles connect every event in existence. Astronomers find stardust older than the Sun inside meteorites....

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 ...

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 ...

SUMMARY: An Introduction to the Universal Model, a New Millennial Science serves as a handheld guide to a 2,000 page 3-volume college-level textbook. The UM is a breakaway scientific text that seeks to reweave the entire fabric of science. This book is a brief and succinct summary of the claims, purposes and scope covered by the much larger Universal Model textbook. In its short 90 pages the SUMMARY gives the reader a 30K foot overview of the main themes and claims of the UM which was released (in digital form) in October of 2016. Coming in April 2017, this book and the UM textbook will be ...

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?

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 ...

A young woman washes up on the beach of Wracker's Cove, the victim of a shipwreck. Suffering from amnesia, Emily Axelrod is glad to take refuge with the mysterious, handsome lighthouse keeper, Connor Black. Soon her rescuer becomes her all-in-all and his desire for her is equally all-consuming. Emily welcomes his passion until she discovers she bears an uncanny resemblance to a girl from Connor’s past. A girl named Alice who died under mysterious circumstances.

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...

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.

Unlock the full narrative power of the Warlock class with The Pactbound: A Warlock’s Journey, a comprehensive roleplaying guide designed for players and Dungeon Masters alike. This storytelling-focused supplement explores the rich, complex journey of Warlocks in the most popular versions of roleplaying games, offering deep character inspiration, narrative prompts, and immersive roleplay tools. From forging the first pact to confronting a patron’s true motives, this book dives into the emotional, psychological, and moral weight of wielding borrowed power. Inside, you'll find: Narrative ...