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W'starrah Altieri can see the future, ranks high in her church, and is without question the most beautiful woman in the North Mark. But the prophecy she knows to be true will either break her heart, destroy her home or end her life. In 2002 ADR, the jewel of the southern empire is the city of Cryssigens, where life is an unending carnival of display, while intrigue brews beneath the surface. Nobles, guilds and House Cups scheme with and against each other, even in the best of times. But civil war stripped the city of its Overlord, and now factions emerge daring all in a bid to succeed to the throne. One of the leading lights of Cryssigensian society is W'starrah Altieri, the Lavender Lady, high-ranking priestess of the sect of Argens Stargazer; while others see only her dazzling beauty her eyes are filled with foreknowledge of the future. She willingly risks life and reputation to save her city, but juggling visions, rivals, suitors and the occasional assassin pushes the real world further from her grasp. Who could expect that in the midst of this she would meet the promised love of her life, or foresee that he too is doomed? "Perilous Embraces" is the third story in the Shards of Light saga set in the Lands of Hope. It is highly recommended that you read the preceding novels "The Ring and the Flag" and "Fencing Reputation" first.

The Stealthic Feldspar hides behind a thousand masks, but just when his city needs him the most, he could lose himself in the most potent disguise he's ever tried: none. In 2002 ADR, the jewel of the southern empire is Cryssigens where life is a constant carnival of display, while beneath the surface brews a world of intrigue and rebellion. Nobles, guilds and the House Cups scheme with and against each other even in the best of times. Since the recent civil war, the city and kingdom are stripped of their Overlord, and the parties dare all in a bid to succeed to the throne. When the elven lords, preachers and merchants of Cryssigens need wrongs righted without clues, they look for the stealthic Feldspar to solve their problems. But the legend without a face is hard to find: and when Feldspar takes a commission from the most famous and beautiful priestess in the city, he finds problems of his own piling up. Feldspar's exploits not only take him to the ancient city below, he also must reinvent himself and is forced to choose between Hope and safety. "Fencing Reputation" is the second story in the Shards of Light saga set in the Lands of Hope. It is preceded by "The Ring and the Flag" and followed by "Perilous Embraces", and "Shards of Light".

Ein Fantasy-Liebesroman aus dem steinzeitlichen Afrika Die Sonne brennt auf Juma hernieder, als sie ihre Familie zum größten Dorf des Stammes führt. Nichts und niemand soll sie daran hindern, Schülerin der Stammesführerin zu werden. Also ignoriert sie die Hitze. Am See wird alles besser sein. Doch die Felder, die jetzt eigentlich grünen sollten, liegen trocken vor ihr; die Erde ist rissig und spröde. Sogar der See, dessen Quellen endlos schienen, schwindet langsam. Juma entdeckt, dass der Feuergott Mubuntu daran Schuld hat und dass die Regengöttin immer noch schläft. Doch nur Netinu, der Sohn der Stammesführerin, glaubt ihr, und er scheint mehr Interesse daran zu haben, sie zu umwerben, als dem Stamm zu helfen. Während ihre Träume in Flammen aufgehen, bereitet sich Juma darauf vor, gegen den Feuergott zu kämpfen und die Göttin zu wecken - und vielleicht, um zu beweisen, dass sie die richtige Wahl für eine Nachfolgerin der Stammesführerin wäre. Ein paar Worte der Autorin Der Name der Hauptperson ist von meinem World Vision Patenkind ausgeliehen. Ich habe aber bewusst darauf geachtet, den Charakter meiner fiktiven Figur völlig eigenständig zu gestalten. Schließlich ist dies eine ausgedachte Fantasy Geschichte. Sie ist angelehnt an Theodor Storms "Die Regentrude", spielt aber in Afrika bei den wenig bekannten Nok. Von diesen Menschen weiß man nur, dass sie ganz wunderschöne Tonskulpturen hinterließen und Überreste von Brandöfen. Wie es aussieht, gingen sie direkt von der Stein- zur Eisenbearbeitung über, ohne -wie die Europäer- den Umweg über Kupfer und Bronze. Mich hat das Wenige, was ich über die Nok herausfinden konnte, so fasziniert, dass ich versucht habe, sie dem Vergessen zu entreißen. Und wie ginge das besser als im Rahmen einer Liebesgeschichte.

With a Foreword by Holly Lisle Adventures and Creativity can be found everywhere as the 35 short stories of this anthology show. Each author found a different angle for the unifying theme: The Adventure of Creation. Follow a girl to the Below-World to slay the Sharkshadow, or help a timid girl to overcome the destructive criticism of her art teacher. Witness a solitary drone on Mars or a naive homunculus struggle to become human. Sew with a mother who lost her daughter in a unicorn quilt, defeat bank robbing super-villains with an unlikely superhero, or join a great mage in the fire. In thirty-five imaginative stories, emerging authors present the diversity of their creativity. Witness the talent nurtured by writing teacher, Holly Lisle. For the 5th anniversary of her first big writing course, How to Think Sideways, this anthology features the best of her talented students in a great variety of genres. The authors represented in this anthology are: Russell Adams F.Ted Atchley E.L. Blackburn Faith Boughan Piia Bredenberg J.P. Brindley Zoe Cannon Connie Cockrell Sally Jane Driscoll Molly Felder Rabia Gale Katharina Gerlach Melinda Hagenson Jessi Hammond Jennifer Johnson A.E. Kalquist Kate Lansky Taven Moore Debbie Mumford Jimena Novaro L.M. Orbison Amy Padgett Liz Schröder Vanna Smythe Laura Thurston Amanda Tompkins Thea van Diepen Martha Verlander Tom Vetter Vanessa Wells Debbie Zubrick Michele Zugnoni

Newly-graduated imperial officer Justin is convinced he has no future, and when he's assigned a secret mission to rescue the Empire from the brink of Civil War, he finds he could be literally correct. In 2002 ADR, the Empire of Argens is still reeling from the usurpation of its centuries-old throne by a ferocious dwarven warrior named Yula and his sorcerous human allies. Not only did they defeat the flower of elvish knighthood, but they exposed the former dynasty as demons in disguise. Now a young captain, ruined by his loyalty to the old regime, has one last chance to redeem his family name in the officer training corps that's being established by the hated new emperor. Newly-graduated, Justin is convinced he has no future, and hearing the details of the secret mission he's assigned won't change his mind. Civil War threatens the North Mark. Justin must race against time to form a company, and lead his men into the center of the web; but what happens when his loyalty to the Empire means the death of those who follow him? "The Ring and the Flag" is the first story in the Shards of Light saga set in the Lands of Hope. It is followed by "Fencing Reputation," "Perilous Embraces," and "Shards of Light."

Ausgezeichnet mit dem Qindie-Logo. Qindie steht für qualitativ hochwertige Indie Publikationen Es war einmal in einer Welt, in der Magie und Technik mit unerwarteten Konsequenzen aufeinander treffen... Elfin, die männliche Märchenfee, und Mikael, der Schmied und Erfinder, streiten sich, was besser sei, Magie oder Technologie. Dummerweise haben sie den Faktor Mensch nicht berücksichtigt. Nun müssen sie sich beeilen, um Unheil von ihrem Versuchskaninchen und seinen Lieben abzuwenden, bevor jemand stirbt. Was wäre, wenn Wilhelm Hauff übersehen hätte, wer "Das kalte Herz" wirklich verschuldet hat? Dieses Buch enthält zusätzlich eine Bonusgeschichte und das Originalmärchen Über die Serie Diese Fantasy Serie besticht durch die Verknüpfung von Zauberei und Technologie und eignet sich für Leser aller Altersgruppen. Sie erzählt beliebte und weniger bekannte Märchen aus ungewohnten Perspektiven. Angesiedelt sind die Fantasy Kurzgeschichten in einer magischen Welt auf der Schwelle zum Zeitalter der Dampfmaschinen (Steampunk). Wen die traditionelle Eröffnung: "Es war einmal" nicht kalt lässt, den werden diese Geschichten begeistern.

After two millennia of peace, a new war looms between Hope and Despair. With the innocent in peril, can unlikely heroes defeat the darkest of foes?Solemn Judgement will never see his homeland again. Brought to unfamiliar shores, he burns any chance of return along with his boat and his father's body, before setting out to fulfill his given quest. But the young man has no idea acquiring the education tasked by his father could unleash the ultimate evil. Treaman lives for the thrill of adventure. Guiding a team of enterprising companions, he'd put it all on the line for any of them. But when the adventurers become lost in a land tainted by the growing curse of Despair, he fears his leader's mission is destined to end in failure and death. As Judgement and Treaman separately trek to seemingly inevitable doom, a prince seeks to rescue an old alliance, a mysterious fighter in black slays monstrous foes with his bare hands, and a broad cast of characters unwittingly play their part. All are hanging onto a slim sliver of Hope for their future. But even their combined might may not be enough to stop the ruthless march of a powerful necromancer and his tide of undeath...In a world that only dreams of heroes, can they rise up against oppressive forces and prevent the Lands of Hope from descending into foul darkness?Harbingers of Hope is an epic fantasy novel that will leave you breathless. If you like expansive worldbuilding, fierce magical battles, and monstrous enemies, then you'll love William L. Hahn's sweeping tale. Read Harbingers of Hope to stand up and fight today!