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A world without evil is all Queen Arlena has ever known. But when an ominous pentagram appears in the sky, her innocent days of blissful court life, playing politics with other races, and daydreaming of marrying the stoic elven prince Talen come to an abrupt end. When an eerily familiar phantasm warns her of the imminent collision of a parallel world ruled by an ancient sorceress, Arlena must confront the true nature of not only her own world, but her very existence.

The tunnels are not the only terror Quinn will face next. The heirs have agreed to find Quinn’s attacker and decode the tome’s ominous prophecy together, but their new alliance is tested at every corner as they enter the underground tunnels. Hickory’s home in the Kobold city is an overwhelming maze of mystery, pixie dust machinery, and mayhem—and nothing compares with the challenge that awaits them in the next death-defying trial.

Ocean High in Monterey, California, was supposed to be another new start for Sammie Flowers; however, Sammie befriends another, named Becca, who is just like her. Sammie has the belief the two will be lifelong friends, only to learn all too quickly that Becca is not who she claims to be. When the headmaster at the Draiocht coven in Ireland senses imminent danger for Sammie, she sends a guardian named Brendon Finnegan to the states to protect her. Sammie learns of her lineage and a necklace that holds something of value.

Have you ever dreamed of having wings and taking to the skies? Enter a world of winged races locked in war. Most in Avian society never get a chance to mature and grow their white feathered wings and take to the skies. Most never get to master communication with their Scala, the semi sentient scales that cover their body and protect their race.

My name is Willa. I don’t remember much beyond my name. My parents are complete strangers. Every day I wake up and pretend I’m their 17-year-old daughter, but this is a lie. So who am I? I am a clone of a dead girl. It’s the only explanation that works. But something went wrong. I should have memories, but other than a few fragments, I know next to nothing. One thing I do know is that I was put here for a reason. Buried in my subconscious is the certainty that I have a mission; I don’t have much time to complete it, and something terrible is going to happen if I fail.

Continue on a journey that chronicles an experimental group of 23 genetically engineered children, as they come of age in an underground city that has forced them into a life of servitude. After Kimber and Tristan find and expose a truth so dark that it breaks the bonds of their slavery, another secret surfaces that has been long buried: The cave civilization of Inanna, thought to be last metropolis on Earth, is not the last surviving city. A journey ensues across the wasteland of America, to a place where beauty, surprise, and unparalleled tragedy awaits.

Mariana, a young girl full of dreams and aspirations, lives an idyllic life on a lush California citrus ranch. Her world is turned upside down when her brother is killed, and a powerful man orchestrates her family's deportation. Mariana's life transforms from the protected embrace of life on the ranch to the chaotic whirlwind of Tijuana in the 1920s. As Prohibition rages north of the border, Tijuana descends into debauchery, with saloons, casinos, and brothels—earning the moniker Satan's Playground.

Quinn is back at sea—but this time, it’s dripping with secrets. After barely surviving the first trial in the Ethodine, Quinn wrestles with new mysteries as she enters the underwater world of the Nymphs--Aeron’s domain. As she prepares for the next perilous trial, Quinn struggles to keep her distance from Aeron and his gorgeous bride-to-be while also being desperate to solve countless questions: how is the ancient tome Hickory stole connected with her nightmares? Did Vale really have a romantic past with Aeron? And what is hiding behind Alys’ cold demeanor?

What was supposed to be a vacation dancing and drinking on the beach trying to move on from her cousin’s death turns into a nightmare terrorist attack instead. As men with automatic weapons and knives move through screaming, swimsuit-clad, and drunken tourists, Olivia can’t flee. She has to do something. Even if it kills her. So she stops and confronts a knife-wielding man who’d just slaughtered a young couple.

Proving her family innocent of treason is taking a toll on lady-turned-maid Juliet. Her latest investigation has brought her into the service of the spoiled Miss Dunbar and her salacious older brother, who pursues Juliet despite repeated rebuffs.

Six months ago Anastasia "Stasia" Fiore, an intelligence officer in Italy’s foreign security service, led an even more secret life on the side. She ran off-the-books missions with her friends Olivia and Beta, American and Czech foreign intelligence officers. The three women shared the same goal: take down predators. And then, Stasia’s life got way more interesting. After a complicated, surreal mission that went sideways, Stasia learned that she has angel blood, making her an Elioud.

The Mozinskis experience music like no family you've ever met. Struggling musicians Vincent Mozinski and Grace Klinefelter marry in the early 1960s, drawn together by the shared ability to see the music they play. The two pass this unique skill along to their ever-growing family of musical prodigies: Clara, Ellington, Bix, Allegro, Thelonious, and Viola. After the children record a radio commercial for a local business, Vincent realizes the best chance of achieving his dream of musical stardom is with and through his children.

James and Anna were of the last generation born before the great dying. When the lights went out for the last time, James didn’t even know where Anna was. Determined to find her, he must first find a way to survive.

Mira would rather climb mountains alone than hide in the confining village, despite warnings of griffins. She met a griffin, and he didn't harm her; in fact, he saved her life. But his friendship isn’t enough to protect her or her village.

It feels like a lifetime ago since Arri’s life was turned upside down, and there’s no going back to the peaceful existence she once knew. Because Arri is more than human — someone wants her dead. Arri has survived Nicholas's relentless attacks... so far. Consumed by the words of the "Old One’s" prophecy, the ancient vampire overlord is obsessed with making an example of her at any cost. But as Nicholas and his agents close in on her, her abilities grow — and new ones emerge — while she learns to embrace her hidden side. Is recognizing what she is and mastering her new self going to be enough?

Seventeen-year-old Emma has been on the run her whole life. Born Gifted, with a powerful connection to Winter, she has dedicated her life to avoiding the Institute, the worldwide organization that oversees all who are born Blessed with powers. Separating the Gifted from their families, the Institute protects the world against Cursed creatures, those born with an insatiable hunger to devour the energy of all Gifted.

"Daizzle's World" is the second story in the "Tales of Faerie" fantasy series, written mostly for upper middle-grade listeners. Daizzle is such a fun and happy character, Vee decided to give her her own book! In "Daizzle's World" you meet her fairy podsisters and learn that the Mother will soon bestow a great gift on the denizens of Faerie. But dark forces are afoot as Arachnia, the spider-witch, schemes to steal the Mother's Gift for herself.

Thanks to James, Anna, and the people of North Park, a stable, thriving community has arisen from the ashes. The stable part is the problem. In the two decades since the great dying, only one male baby has survived for more than a few days.

Betrayed by love, Anna’s new life suits her just fine. With memories of youth and the Blue River Ranch pushed to the back of her mind, college life in Oregon is perfect. Then came V-1....

As Aurelia recovers from the events at the end of Book Four, she continues her mission with one unexpected boost from an unexpected source. And Aurelia meets the most interesting investigator anyone in the mission has ever seen. But what's waiting for her when she gets home? What sort of trials will she face? Will she find love again? Will she be one of those that never leaves her dad's side? What will happen to our girl?