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Kuno, a former soldier, is searching for fortune. But not just as any ordinary adventurer. True power comes from making alliances with the alluring dungeon goddesses. Armed with a mysterious journal, his trusty axes, and no small amount of courage, he must navigate treacherous dungeons and prove his worth. The prize? Exclusive access to the goddesses' domains.

James's great adventure begins with a simple thing — a rustic cabin in the countryside. Charmed by the prospect, he decides to leave his stressful city life behind and move into the woods. But country living isn't boring. There's a quaint town nearby with kind folks who still help each other out. Maybe the bubbly blonde storekeeper has a job or two for James? And let's not forget the magical legacy waiting for James, tracing back through the history of his family.

The world is changing, and it needs a new Alpha. It needs me. I was doing well enough before the Apocalypse, but fast cars and penthouses mean nothing when the world changes into a wasteland filled with parasite-infested mutants. Now, the iron will that made me king of the boardroom is going to make me king of this new world. I am going to unlock my true power, I’m going to cultivate it, and I am going to dominate!

Oram's journey from average Joe to hero begins when he's transported into his favorite game. Lucky for him, he still has access to his early backer class, the Phylomancer, a mage class that learns spells and abilities by binding others to him.

When a God of War barged into his apartment, Jake had no idea what to expect... but it wasn't being forced into a never-ending war against evil invaders, or that the battle would strangely resemble the MMORPG games he loved. Working hard and building himself up from almost nothing, Jake would need every bit of knowledge and preparation to master his new class of Summoner. Joined by a sly Demoness with an ancient past and a shy Valkyrie hoping to prove herself in battle, they'll find excitement and enjoyment as they level and grow in power.

The anthology Songs of the Dying Earth has assembled one of the most distinguished casts of authors ever - including Dan Simmons, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Paula Volsky, Mike Resnick, Robert Silverberg, Lucius Shepard, Tad Williams, Tanith Lee, Liz Williams, Glen Cook, and eleven other famous writers - to write stories in honor of the genius of Jack Vance, stories using the bizarre and darkly beautiful far future setting of the Dying Earth, near the very end of Earth's lifespan.

Dive into worlds of wonder, action, adventure, and so much more. This collaboration includes short LitRPG stories of all types brought to you by authors with thousands of five-star reviews. The fantastic tales within this tome are a rare opportunity to sample so many wonderful authors in one offering. Grab your copy today. Twenty-eight stories, 28 authors, 28 narrators.

How does one measure the worth of a Knight? By battles won, foes slain, and kingdoms conquered? Aye, there is glory to be had in the clash of blades and the spilling of blood. But what does strength of arm mean when one is maidenless? How hollow the cries of victory, when they ring through an empty castle and echo against a cold bed? Know, then, that that the true measure of a Knight is the love of a good Maiden—Or two. Or three. Or more... You will find thirteen tales of romance, heroism, and valor.

Marvin toiled through endless work to achieve his dream of flipping properties. A strange man stalked him at his morning diner job, becoming a regular. When he unexpectedly follows him home from night shift, Marvin knows something isn't right. The next day he is offered a magical device. The emblem confirms the paranormal are real, people can partially shift into animals, and that Marvin isn't normal: he's something to be feared. As his life enters a whirlwind adventure, Marvin has to adapt as he becomes more than an ordinary man

After the death of a grandfather he never knew, Caleb Holdstock inherits a mysterious mansion. The place needs a lot of work if its to be liveable, but the truly strange thing about it is what's in the basement. A doorway drawn in chalk. It seems harmless at first, until a midnight encounter with a silver-haired elf proves that this doorway is, in fact, the entrance to another world. With knowledge of a magical world beyond Earth, Caleb's life will never be the same again. And the best thing about it? He can travel back and forth freely.

Step into a world of visions, philosophy, and passion in which dreamers, seekers, princesses, and wandering poets dwell. The 6 wonderful, romantic tales in this collection are reminiscent of ancient Oriental and German fairy tales. The selections, "The Poet," "The Flute Dream," "The Dwarf," "Faldum," "Ziegler," and "Dream of the Gods" were hand-picked by the narrator, legendary folk and rock musician Donovan.

Every year some of the best in the genre get together to tell awesome stories in a combined offering. Inside this audiobook you will find action, adventure, love, lust, and intrigue.

In a realm where demons and elves coexist, Adam Harris finds himself in a bewildering situation, devoid of control over his own body. Shackled hands and menacing spears poised for attack, his panic prompts a desperate question: "What's happening here?" A mysterious, otherworldly girl, cloaked in a mystical aura, reacts to his plea. Her eyes ablaze with fiery intensity, she commands his surrender. "Submit, demon!" In that moment, an unfamiliar warmth surges within him, and a glance behind reveals the emergence of ebony wings.

In an age of wizards and walled cities, Raffalon is a journeyman member of the ancient and honorable guild of Purloiners and Purveyors—in other words, a thief. His skills allow him to scale walls, tickle locks, defeat magical wards. He lifts treasures and trinkets, and spends the proceeds on ale and sausages in taverns where a wise thief sits with his back to the wall. But somehow things often go the way they shouldn’t, and then Raffalon has to rely upon his wits and a well-calibrated sense of daring.

The Unhelpful Encyclopedia returns for another adventure into the deep, dark, creepy, crawly places of the world. Lift up a few rocks to find the murderous machinations of your garden-variety pests, multi-legged specimens from other worlds, and seldom-witnessed hard-shelled giants forgotten by time but never by the survivors. Each of the twenty tales in the Murderbugs anthology features an encounter with a different arthropod, who might play the villain, victim, or victor

Er ist jung. Er ist mutig. Und er ist auf der Jagd: Jack Deveraux - der Dämonenjäger. Der finale Kampf steht bevor. Als Jack einen Laden betritt, geschieht das Unmögliche: Die Zeit bleibt stehen. Niemand außer ihm kann sich bewegen, selbst ein Paket, das gerade zu Boden fällt, hängt starr in der Luft. Gleichzeitig hört Jack ein seltsames Summen. Er folgt dem Geräusch und stößt auf einen Riss in der Wand, in dem es seltsam rot pulsiert. Jack tritt näher - und wird von einem grellen Licht geblendet.

Er ist jung. Er ist mutig. Und er ist auf der Jagd: Jack Deveraux - der Dämonenjäger. Du wirst niemals in Sicherheit sein! Seit ein paar Wochen ist es verdächtig ruhig, doch Jack Deveraux, Buchhändler und Dämonenjäger wider Willen, wagt es nicht, aufzuatmen. Er weiß, dass noch immer übernatürliche Kreaturen da draußen lauern. Und richtig: Etwas greift seine Assistentin Emma an und verwandelt ihre Wohnung in einen regelrechten Dschungel mit Lianen, die alles in ihrem Würgegriff fesseln, was ihnen zu nahe kommt. Jack ahnt, dass nur eine dahinter stecken kann: Selina, eine Sirene, die grausame Rache üben will!

Jack und seine Assistentin Emma sind auf dem Weg zu einer wichtigen Buchhändlertagung. Doch auf einmal bleibt das Auto stehen - und das, obwohl genügend Sprit im Tank ist. Ein freundlicher Mann bietet an, die beiden Gestrandeten ins nahegelegene Dorf mitzunehmen. Alles scheint friedlich - bis Jack ein Gespräch belauscht: Die Menschen hier beten einen Dämonenkönig an. Und der ist hungrig - nach frischem Blut!

Er ist jung. Er ist mutig. Und er ist auf der Jagd: Jack Deveraux - der Dämonenjäger. Wasser ist die Quelle des Lebens und des Todes. Was sind das für merkwürdige Pfützen, die Jack Deveraux und seine Assistentin Emma in ihren Wohnungen entdecken? Als Jack mitten auf der Straße beinahe in seinem Auto ertrinkt, wird klar: Sie müssen den Kampf mit einem Wesen aufnehmen, das weitaus gefährlicher ist als alles, gegen das sie je angetreten sind. Dieser Dämon kann das Wasser beherrschen.

Ein Mädchen betritt Jacks Buchladen. Unschuldig fragt sie nach Büchern von Edgar Allan Poe. Als Jack nach einem Exemplar greift, springt das Mädchen ihn an - und zerfleischt seinen Arm mit der Kraft eines wilden Tieres! Besinnungslos bricht Jack zusammen. Als er wieder zu sich kommt, können er und seine Assistentin Emma keine Spuren eines Kampfes entdecken - und auch die schreckliche Wunde ist verschwunden.