Inspirational Fantasy

Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic and beloved video game series in the world. Since its inception, its titles have adopted names, themes, and stories from across global mythology, including the beliefs of the Vikings. This book embarks on a detailed exploration of how Norse lore in particular influenced the writing and design of Final Fantasy VII - arguably the most critically acclaimed of the franchise - and its wider Compilation. This work is presented as a tribute to the metaseries Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

When Princess Rose is forced to marry the handsome, brooding wizard king, she's whisked away to his foreboding castle without even a chance to say good-bye to her family. She soon discovers her new home holds dark secrets that threaten the entire land, secrets no one dares speak of - and her mysterious husband is at the center of them. King Raith may have taken a bride to end a needless war, but after his former wife's murder he has no interest in falling in love again. As Rose defies him at every turn, her beauty and boldness tempt him to open his heart a second time.

Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back. Freya's dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region's jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess's blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack.

The northern tribes have fallen, and Alysia, now of age, revels in her greatest triumph. Her conquests are many — vast lands, untold treasures, and captives to present as trophies to her father. Yet among the spoils, one stands apart — Kaya, a fierce warrior blessed by the gods, who stood as her tribe’s last hope for salvation. Captivated by Kaya’s spirit, Alysia claims her as a personal slave — a prize too valuable to surrender. As power struggles brew among her subordinates, Alysia sets off for home. But the path proves perilous, fraught with treacherous wilderness, supernatural...

A collection of four ghostly tales inspired by M. R. James: Casting the Runes, Lost Hearts, The Treasure of Abbott-Thomas and A View from the Hill.

The day millions of people mysteriously vanished from planet earth, the world was forever changed. Oddly enough, most of us that remained thought it was a change for the better. But that was wrong… way wrong. World leaders hailed this new era as a return to the golden age. Life was supposed to be better than it had ever been. But we were just in the calm before the storm. The four horsemen of the apocalypse were waiting in the wings, and the world was rushing head long into a period of death and destruction like we had never imagined. Somehow I made it through alive… that’s ...

After the old gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrio. Now, power-hungry jarls carve out petty kingdoms, and monsters stalk the shadow-haunted woods and mountains. A world where the bones of the dead gods still hold great power, promising fame, and fortune for those brave - or desperate - enough to seek them out. As whispers of war echo over the plains and across the fjords, fate follows the footsteps of three people. All three will shape the fate of the world, as it once more teeters on the edge of chaos.

The Cthulhu Mythos is one of the 20th century's most singularly recognizable literary creations. Initially created by H. P. Lovecraft and a group of his amorphous contemporaries (the so-called "Lovecraft Circle"), The Cthulhu Mythos story cycle has taken on a convoluted, cyclopean life of its own. Some of the most prodigious writers of the 20th century, and some of the most astounding writers of the 21st century have planted their seeds in this fertile soil. The Book of Cthulhu harvests the weirdest and most corpulent crop of these modern mythos tales.

Alex Green is a young girl in a world much like ours, except for its most seminal event: the Mass Dragoning of 1955, when hundreds of thousands of ordinary wives and mothers sprouted wings, scales, and talons; left a trail of fiery destruction in their path; and took to the skies. Was it their choice? What will become of those left behind? Why did Alex’s beloved aunt Marla transform but her mother did not? Alex doesn’t know. It’s taboo to speak of.

She’s lost everything—except the assassin who might just be her soulmate. Kylin is a kitsune, blessed with supernatural abilities and bound by destiny to find her fated partner. But fate is cruel. Her village is in ruins, her brother stolen away, and the only people who can help her are the last ones she should trust: a pair of deadly assassins named Wilhelm and Vala. As Kylin is drawn deeper into their dangerous world, she grapples with an impossible truth: her soulmate may be a killer. And when forces beyond her control threaten to tear them apart, Kylin must decide what she’s ...

Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father’s kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him - for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets. Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive and become King Raven. From deep in the forest, Bran, Will Scarlet, and Friar Tuck form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all - and the dreams of the oppressed people of Wales.

Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident - or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court. Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion.

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❄️ A Dark Retelling of Beauty and the Beast – Where Death and Life Must Unite to End an Eternal Winter. She runs from me... But I will always find her. I am Death, a knight bound to the shadows, cursed to roam this world as a skeletal husk of the man I once was. I cannot be killed. I cannot feel warmth. And with my curse, the land has withered beneath an eternal winter. No mortal can touch me and live… Until Linora Beckett. She touched me and survived. Now, I must betray my queen, chase my temptress across the kingdom, and defend her from those who would see her destroyed. But ...

🔥True Blood meets 50 Shades—three brutal love stories where destiny doesn’t save you… it breaks you first🔥 Save 50% over individual purchase! 💀 From NYT, USA TODAY, #1 Dark Fantasy and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Marata Eros comes The Demon Trilogy—a savage, seductive collection of dark fantasy romances where angelic bloodlines, primal mates and violent obsessions decide who lives, who loves… and who burns. 🔹Book 1: BROLACH (3.8 ⭐️) An exotic dancer on the run. A demon-vampire hybrid who claims her. When Ruby’s world collapses, Brolach becomes her only way out—...

What I’m about to tell you is going to be hard to believe… The truth has been hidden for a long, long time… Do you have what it takes to find the truth? I wasn’t looking for anything. You might be the kind of person who wants to know what’s going on around you, but I was content just doing my job and being left alone. But sometimes life gets messy and the curtain that hides reality from most of us gets pulled back. All I can tell you is… there are some things you can’t unsee. So tread carefully. What you have in your hands is the true account of Hank Downes. I thought of ...

Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic was outlawed. Its royal family murdered. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe. The Heir of Jasad escaped the massacre, and she intends to stay hidden, especially from the armies of Nizahl that continue to hunt her people. But a moment of anger changes everything. When Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, Sylvia accidentally reveals her magic—and captures his attention. Now Sylvia’s forced to make a deal with her greatest enemy: Help him hunt the rebels in exchange for her life.

She’s cursed by beauty. Marked by the gods. And now, she’s breaking into hell to save the only person who ever saw her for who she really is. Penelope Callas is more than just a supermodel in a red carpet world—she’s the immortal daughter of Aphrodite, trapped in a glamorous prison by a divine curse. To the world, she’s flawless. To herself, she’s invisible. But when tragedy strikes and her mortal sister dies in a mysterious fire, Pen discovers that her sister’s soul has been stolen—taken by the god of war, Ares, and imprisoned in the deepest part of the Underworld. Defying ...

Take a deep dive into the real-world history and mythology that inspired the world of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time®. This companion to the internationally bestselling series will delve into the creation of Jordan’s masterpiece, drawing from interviews and an unprecedented examination of his unpublished notes. Michael Livingston tells the behind-the-scenes story of who Jordan was, how he worked, and why he holds such an important place in modern literature. Origins of The Wheel of Time will provide exciting knowledge and insights to both new and longtime fans.

The FLAME Pack contains three M/M contemporary MPREG novellas about omega dragon shifters desperately in heat for a hunky alpha! These steamy stories will be sure to get your blood fiery hot and your heart racing! Burning Desire For almost twenty years Gerrad McCloud has renounced the extravagant and old fashioned ways of his dragon-kind to live in the human realm. He’s found fame as an invincible and fireproof stuntman in the local film industry, but recently his efforts to quell his dragon desires have been difficult. He’s nearly a hundred years old, and as an alpha male that means ...