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At the Silver Tower of Yllathyra, the Elven sages and mystics taught the elder magic to human children, in an effort to bridge the divide between the two races. The nature of mankind being what it is, however, it became obvious that such an endeavor could only result in tragedy and war. Here are the stories of the heroes and villains who fought at the Silver Tower. This anthology of Dark Fantasy Flash Fiction contains 10 exciting stories. Each self-contained tale is short, and one or more can easily be enjoyed in a single sitting.

Mit Hilfe eines besonderen Rubins gelangt Trevor in eine Fantasiewelt, in der sich mächtige Männer Harems zulegen, attraktive Fuchsdamen ihre Schwänze schwingen und es echte Magie gibt. Der Clou: Trevor ist ein waschechter Rubinmagier, der seine Feinde in Schutt und Asche legen kann.

Lassen Sie sich auf eine Zeitreise ein, mehr als tausend Jahre in die Vergangenheit, und treffen Sie die erste und einzige regierende Kaiserin Chinas. Geboren als Wu Zhao erhielt sie den Herrschertitel „Zetian“ erst Wochen vor ihrem Tod im Jahre 705 vor unserer Zeitrechnung. Sie war die unerwünschte Tochter des Finanzministers Wu Shihuo – zu intelligent, zu gebildet und zu politisch versiert, um eine gute Ehefrau abzugeben; zumindest laut den zeitgenössischen Analekten des Konfuzius.

Im Jahre 43 n. Chr. scheint die römische Eroberung Britanniens nahezu gewiss - bis ein zufälliges Zusammentreffen von König Prasutagus der Icener und einer entflohenen Sklavin königlicher Herkunft vom Stamm der Aeduer in Gallien das Schicksal der britannischen Inseln für immer ändern.

After a brutal introduction to sex leaves Prince Philippe stunned and in pain, the young Monsieur meets his namesake, Philippe, the Chevalier d’Lorraine. In the other Philippe, the prince finds a kind and kindred spirit and falls instantly in love. Although younger than the prince, the chevalier is possessed with confidence and knowledge beyond his years. His gentle hand assures the prince that love is possible after all. Philippe and Philippe are both historical figures who lived in 17th century France.

What happens when a devoted submissive finally gets the chance to meet his dream mistress? An encounter he’ll never forget. Recounted to Monica Martin by Cameron Hill, this short story is his gift to her and a reward for being a very good boy. This short story contains graphic descriptions of BDSM practices.

The China Study by T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell II is primarily focused on the results of an enormous survey of diet and mortality that T. Colin Campbell conducted in 65 Chinese counties. Please note: This is an analysis and review of The China Study and not the original book.

Lindsey Shepard thought she had everything - a wonderful marriage, two beautiful children, and a peaceful home in the suburbs, until the day she catches her husband, quite literally, with his pants down. As she tries to come to grips with a broken marriage, Lindsey clashes with a psychotic cop who begins terrorizing her. Frightened and alone, Lindsey turns to her sexy, new neighbor, Detective Jake Sharp, for assistance. Just when things begin to heat up between them, Lindsey learns that Sharp may be carrying some of his own dark secrets.

Wayne Dyer doctor en psicología por la Universidad de Michigan, conferencista mundial y comentarista de radio y televisión en Estados Unidos. En sus primeros años Wayne creció en un ambiente muy difícil. Vivió, junto con su hermano, en orfanatorios y casas de acogida, pero ahí encontró la fórmula para tener éxito. Este audiolibro, “Eres lo que piensas”, consta de 365 Reflexiones con las que podrás conocer su secreto.

Extremely nasty things happen when a rich divorcee, an ambitious music mogul, and an extremely horny high school virgin all cross paths in a delicious web of insatiable lust, obsession, and revenge.

God has another daughter named Summer. However, her life isn't what one would imagine for someone who has a rich plug for a father. The little Chicago girl is living in poverty, helping her adoptive mother clean homes in order to make ends meet. Still, at 17, she's never been in any real trouble, makes good grades in school, and has a best friend who rides for her. She's even headed off to college soon. Then a blast from the past walks back into the picture. Loso, an effervescent hustler with a charming smile, lavish cars, and endless money, quickly wins the young girl's heart.

In The Plug Next Door 3, all the secrets are revealed. Last time God spoke to Reese, he ended up fainting at Sloan's house. It sounded like his girlfriend was going to tell him that his daughter had died, but there's no telling. One thing's for sure: If God loses his child, there will be hell to pay. That said, will he and Reese be able to weather the storm of his darkest hour?

This unique and highly-acclaimed small volume shows — primarily through Dr. Schweitzer's own words — how his philosophy of "reverence for life" developed, from childhood, as his long life unfolded. It demonstrates how the philosopher-physician-musician carried out his philosophy at his African hospital, in Europe and the U.S.A and how he inspired the animal protection and environmental awakening. It describes his bond with individual animals and how he coped with the paradox of the "will-to-live" vs. "the will-to-live.

In this lighthearted, sci-fi homage to the late, great, P.G. Wodehouse, Bertram Wooster stumbles upon his own, deceased doppelganger. Jeeves, upon being asked his assessment of the situation, remarks upon the body's "most unfortunate" choice of attire.

Rin Yamada, a struggling writer, wakes up to find himself trapped inside his own failed novel— The Emperor's False Consort . But instead of arriving as the protagonist, he's been reincarnated as Prince Kael Varenth, the story's doomed anti-hero who is sentenced to death for treason. In his own writing, Kael dies at the hands of Emperor Aldric Varenth, his former lover, now turned ruthless ruler. But faced with execution, Rin refuses to accept his fate. Using his knowledge of the plot, he fights to change his destiny and uncover the true traitor behind the empire's downfall—Duke Reynard Hale.

What happens when one little kid with a big dream decides to make the tallest ice cream in the entire world? With a scoop, and a stack of wild flavors, let's begin to make an ice cream so tall that it might just reach the clouds. Could you eat the tallest ice cream in the world?

Georg-Anne Cunningham lives in Marion, Ohio, with her husband, Marshall. She has four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren, whose interest in the feral cats of Lakeside inspired this book.

Jessica grew up thinking magic was real. Or did she just wish it was real? There was that time when she was sure she teleported… And when it happens again at a performance of the Order of Mages, Jessica finds herself in a position to carve out her place in an underground society of actual magic-users–if she’s able to win them over. But learning that magic is real is the easy part. The hard part is learning how to use it, to channel it, to perfect it, and to wield it against the enemies of the Order of Mages, some of whom predate history, and threaten the entire universe.

Being a teen is truly the best time of your life—it's full of friendships, goals, and hope, something that is worth taking advantage of. But at the same time, the hustle and bustle of being a teen can keep you quite busy.

Living the Dream is not another book about accumulating great material wealth and living a luxurious life by using knowledge of the fundamental law of attraction (simply put, you attract what you focus on). This book is written to awaken you to the fact that you're dreaming now. Yes, you. Your life is a dream, an illusion in your mind, streaming across consciousness on autopilot without the power of individual direction from your point of observation.