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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE WITCHS HEAD (Supernatural Thriller)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels and dark fantasy stories set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. "Ernest did not sleep well that night: the scene of the evening haunted his dreams, and he awoke with a sense of oppression that follows impartially on the heels of misfortune, folly, and lobster-salad. Nor did the broad light of the summer day disperse his sorrows; indeed, it only served to define them more clearly. Ernest was a very inexperienced youth, but, inexperienced as he was, he could not but recognise that he had let himself in for an awkward business." (Extract)

In "The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale," F. Marion Crawford weaves an intricate narrative steeped in the rich traditions of supernatural fiction and Gothic romance. The story unfolds in the magical and tumultuous setting of Prague, where the protagonist, a tormented soul entangled with the enigmatic world of witchcraft, explores themes of love, power, and the ethereal divide between reality and the supernatural. Crawfords masterful command of language imbues the text with a lyrical quality, while his deep understanding of European folklore and esoteric beliefs adds layers of complexity and richness to the narrative. Crawford, an American author well-versed in the literary movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was greatly influenced by his extensive travels through Europe and his fascination with its mythologies. Drawing from his experiences and interest in the esoteric, Crawfords writing reflects both a deep appreciation for narrative tradition and a desire to push the boundaries of storytelling. This interplay of personal background and literary influence shapes "The Witch of Prague," positioning it within a broader context of fantastical literature. This captivating tale is a must-read for enthusiasts of Gothic fantasy and those intrigued by the intersection of love and the occult. Readers will find themselves enraptured by Crawfords uncanny ability to blend lyrical prose with haunting imagery, inviting them to explore the shadows of the human psyche.

The epic naval fantasy trilogy concludes, as Sam, Mary and Benedict play a deadly game of war and espionage on the high-seas. Perfect for fans of pirate-infested waters, magical bestiaries and battling empires, by authors such as Adrienne Young, L. J. Andrews and Naomi Novik.In the wake of the events of Black Tide Son, Hart flees into pirate-infested waters to shelter on the island where former rogue James Demery and the Fleetbreaker, Anne Firth, now rule.Reeling from their discoveries about the truths of the Mereish-Aeadine war, Mary and Sam hover on the precipice of a terrible, world-altering choice they can stay silent and maintain their good names, or they can speak out, and risk igniting total war across the Winter Sea.Meanwhile, Benedict captains The Red Tempest, a lawless ship of deserters and corrupted mages in search of an Usti spy with incendiary stolen documents. Benedict is determined to make the truth known, consequences be damned.As rumours spread of a new Ghistwold sprouting in the Mereish South Isles, May and Sam sail once more into intrigue, espionage and an ocean on the brink of exploding into conflict. They must chart a course toward lasting, final peace, at the heart of the age-old battle for power upon the Winter Seas.

The Winter Seas series continues as a prisonbreak to save Benedict leaves him, Sam and Mary trapped in a desparate race for survival in enemy territory. Expect epic adventure, intrigue and espionage, and fleet battles on the high-seas, perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, L. J. Andrews and Naomi Novik.Following the events of Dark Water Daughter, Sam and Mary are thriving as privateers on the Winter Seas. As they navigate the complexities of their growing bond, in a world that would see Mary as chattels to be traded, the pair are forging a new, better way to live, under the sails of Hart.But when their latest capture brings tales of Benedicts capture by Mereish forces, they must make an impossible choice to serve their nations, or save Sams brother.Thrust into a mission of intrigue and infiltration, they seek to break into the most secure prison on the Mereish Coast. But as they sail deep into enemy territory they find themselves hunted by a cunning and mysterious new foe. An enemy who seems to know their every secret, and who will kill to keep their own.As the Black Tide rises, and fleets take to the water, Sam, Mary and Benedict are on a desperate race for survival both their own, and the free nations of the Winter Seas.

Uma romantasy fascinante e arrebatadora, onde uma jovem reacende uma antiga profecia, desencadeando uma tempestade que pode salvar o seu reino... ou condená-los a todos.O destino é uma tempestade, mas ela tambem. Rhya e uma Remanescente, uma das quatro almas espalhadas por Anwyvn, destinada a restaurar o equilibrio da maegia... ou morrer a tentar. Condenada a morte, a sua execuço e interrompida por um salvador inesperado: o misterioso Comandante Scythe. Dominar o poder dentro dela e apenas o principio. O desejo pelo Comandante arde to ferozmente como as tempestades que emergem dentro de si.Rhya tem de escolher: abafar as chamas... ou deixar que elas a consumam.Os elogios da critica:Vais dar por ti imerso no mundo complexo, maravilhosamente elaborado, caotico e hipnotizante de Anwyvn. - Anna Todd, autora da serie After

A taut high fantasy as an assassin must destroy an empire from within, eliminating wizards, their demons, and even the emperor. For the livesfor the very soulsof her people, she must succeed within a single day, or her homeland will be destroyed.ALONE AGAINST AN EMPIRE.When Yash of Zeltah arrives in the fortress city of Honaq she is greeted as a barbarian, a simple pawn. Her marriage to prince Chej has been arranged, they say, to avert war. Yet she knows the truth, for the armies already ravage the land. A skilled and deadly assassin, there is more to Yash than any might suspect. Before another day can pass, she must defeat the masters of the nine towersthe plagues, magics, and monsters they control, the soldiers they command. Without raising an alarm, she must kill all who oppose hereven the immortal emperor. The lives and souls of Zeltah, the people and the land upon which they live, all depend on it.

From bestselling author Tanya Huff, the second in a trilogy about the formidable Gale family, whose power to charm goes far beyond magic.Charlotte Gale has always been unconventional. She can follow a song to slip from one place to another in a moment, and unlike her homebody cousins and order-consumed aunties, shes at ease wherever she rests her guitar case. She has a good life in Calgary, eating home cooking, playing country music, and giving misfit lessons to her fierce little cousin. But when her wild auntie prods her toward a Celtic music festival on the other side of the continent, Charlies more than ready to goeven though trouble will surely follow.The rocky coasts of Nova Scotia have attracted more than just ceilidh lovers. Someone is stealing sealskins from the areas selkies, demanding they support an oil well scheduled to drill next to a seal rockery. Vile tricks and chaotic magic await around every corner, and the people who should be her allies are the most confusing of all. All Charlie can do is chase down answers wherever they lead. Because some challenges are meant only for the wild"Quintessential Huff sharp, clean, funny. A heady mix of music, place and people that rings true on every level."Green Man Review

The Wild Hares Curse follows the eerie birth of Elric in the secluded village of Bramblehollow, a place steeped in ancient superstitions and shadowed by a curse. On the night of his birth, a rare blood-red moon casts an ominous glow over the village, signaling the return of an ancient, forgotten power. The villagers, already haunted by whispers of a vanished goddess, believe Elrics arrival is no mere coincidence. His mother dies in childbirth, and the infant bears a mysterious marka leaping hareon his chest, which changes color based on his emotions. As Elric grows, the village is torn between fearing the child as a harbinger of doom or seeing him as the reincarnation of the lost goddess. The curse that shadows his existence threatens to unravel the very fabric of Bramblehollow, leaving the villagers to grapple with the unsettling truth that Elric may be the key to an ancient force both sacred and terrifying.

"Kelly introduces fierce, lovable heroine Sam Quinn with this master class in storytelling and survival."Publishers Weekly, starred review on The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar"Dynamic supernatural characters fuel a riveting tale."Kirkus Reviews Im Sam Quinn, the werewolf book nerd owner of the Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar. Clive, my vampire gentleman caller, has asked me to marry him. His nocturne is less than celebratory. Unfortunately, for them and the sexy vamp doing her best to seduce him, his cold, dead heart beats only for me.As much as my love life feels like a minefield, it has to take a backseat to a far more pressing problem. The time has come. I need to deal with my aunt, the woman whos been trying to kill me for as long as I can remember. Shes learned a new trick. Shes figured out how to weaponize my friends against me. To have any hope of surviving, I have to learn to use my necromantic gifts. I need a teacher. We find one hiding among the fae, which is a completely different problem. I need to determine what Im capable of in a hurry because my aunt doesnt care how many are hurt or killed as long as she gets what she wants. Sadly for me, what she wants is my name on a headstone.Im gathering my friendswerewolves, vampires, wicches, gorgons, a Fury, a half-demon, an elf, and a couple of dragon-shiftersinto a kind of Fellowship of the Sam. Its going to be one hell of a battle. Hopefully, San Francisco will still be standing when the dust clears.

Life is tough for Cilydd, after his wife Goleuddydd, who is nine months pregnant, seems to vanish into thin air at a supermarket one wintry afternoon. Cilydd gets his cousin, Arthur - a private eye who has never solved a single case - to help him with the investigation. So begins a tale of intrigue and confusion that ends with a wild boar chase and a dangerous journey to the House of the Missing. In this contemporary retelling from Serens New stories from the Mabinogion series, award winning Fflur Dafydd transforms the medieval Welsh Arthurian myth of the Mabinogions Culhwch and Olwen into a 21st century quest for love and revenge.

Arias world changes suddenly when her village is threatened by more and more dragon attacks. During a dangerous mission, she gets separated from her group and, hurt and helpless, ends up in the hands of Atlasa mysterious man who is half-human, half-dragon. As Aria heals, she learns the truth about his kind and the unfair beliefs people have about them.But when she finds out about a dangerous plan against Atlas, Aria must choose between staying loyal to her people and her growing feelings for him. As her village prepares for a risky journey to a new home, tensions rise. Secrets slowly come to light, and Aria realizes that her choices will not only decide her own future but also the fate of everyone around her.

The Whispering Path of Dreams is a gentle journey through a night that listens.In this calming, poetic collection, Christopher T. Winters invites you to wander beneath moonlit skies, through silent gardens, dream-lit lakes and luminous shelters woven from fading light. Each chapter unfolds like a soft breath, guiding you deeper into a world where fears dissolve in the wind and forgotten lullabies rise to carry you home.Written with Winters signature warmth and serenity, this book offers a refuge for anyone seeking stillness, comfort, or a moment of quiet magic. Perfect for reading before bed, for unwinding after long days, or for drifting into an atmosphere where the night speaks back in whispers.A book for gentle souls, stargazers, dreamers and all who believe that calm can be a place you walk toward.

In this swoon-worthy conclusion to the New York Times instant bestselling Luminaries trilogy, Winnie continues her fight against the monstrous nightmares of Hemlock Falls and finds answers about her past.Winnie Wednesdays future is looking bright. Hemlock Falls is no longer hunting the werewolf, she and Erica Thursday are tentative friends, and Winnie finally knows exactly where she stands with Jay Friday.With everything finally on track, Winnie is looking forward to the Nightmare Masquerade, a week-long celebration of all things Luminary. But as Luminaries from across the world flock to the small town, uninvited guests also arrive.Winnie is confronted by a masked Diana and charged with an impossible task--one that threatens everything and everyone Winnie loves.As Winnie fights to stop new enemies before time runs out, old mysteries wont stop intruding. Her missing father is somehow entangled with her search for hidden witches, and as Winnie digs deeper into the long-standing war between the Luminaries and the Dianas, she discovers rifts within her own family she never could have imagined.What does loyalty mean when family and enemies look the same?The forest is more dangerous than ever as secrets are revealed in this highly-anticipated, swoon-worthy conclusion to the bestselling Luminaries trilogy.

The Golden Age of Man is returning. John is stuck in a rut. With no direction and plodding his way through a seemingly mundane life he is resigned to his boring existence. After being involved in a bombing on the London underground he has a near death experience in which he meets Leela, a divine being. She reveals to him that he has an important role to play in the coming shift of Ages, but he has become lost and must find the right path. Taking up yoga gives him a renewed energy and focus in life. This new path takes him to India where he discovers an ancient temple dedicated to Leela. What he learns there overturns everything he thought he knew. Travelling deep into the south Indian jungle he meets a powerful yogi. With him he learns the secrets of yoga, how to access latent powers through the awakening of his third eye and what his role is in the coming earth changes. Travelling north into the Himalaya Johns life will never be the same. Will he complete the quest given to him by the Yogi and help usher in the new golden age?

DescriptionThe "Great Dreamer" sci-fi classic series includes four works: "Fall of Civilization,""The Space War,""The Lovers Farewell," and "The Whale Rider." Since Liu Cixins "The Three-Body Problem" won the Hugo Award and the domestic sci-fi film "The Wandering Earth" became a hit, Chinese sci-fi literature, once quiet, has entered a dynamic and flourishing era. Many works have been included in language textbooks and frequently appear in middle and high school language exams.Chen Qiufan, Zhang Ran, Bao Shu, and AQue, four visionary young sci-fi writers, are recognized as the leading figures of Chinas sci-fi golden generation. Their works differ from those of Wang Jinkang and Liu Cixin in terms of historical context and knowledge systems, offering more innovative and imaginative insights that cater to the tastes of new-generation readers."The Whale Rider" is a collection of romantic sci-fi works by Ah Que, featuring: "Chronicles of the Cloud Whale,""Higanbana,""Chewing,""The False Gospel of Love,""Future History of Disease," and "Year of the Rat."Author BiographyAQue is a representative new-generation sci-fi writer born in the 1990s. He graduated from Sichuan University and made his debut in 2013. His works have been continuously featured in platforms like "Science Fiction World" and "ONE." Many of his works have been translated into English and published overseas. He has won the Global Chinese Science Fiction Nebula Award six times and the Chinese Science Fiction Galaxy Award three times. His published works include "Walking with Robots,""Among Robots," and "Star Traveler."

Algernon Blackwoods classic tale, The Wendigo. An influential novella by one of the most best-known writers of fantasy and horror, set in a place and time Blackwood knew well.The Wendigo.Algernon Bla

William Morriss The Well at the Worlds End is a historical fantasy novel that combines elements of romance, adventure, and myth. Set in a fictional medieval world, the story follows the journey of a young knight as he quests for the mystical well that promises eternal youth and immortality. Morriss prose is rich and poetic, drawing on sources from traditional folklore and epic poetry to create a vivid and immersive world for readers to explore. The novels exploration of themes such as chivalry, fate, and the pursuit of greatness make it a captivating and thought-provoking read. As one of the earliest examples of the fantasy genre, The Well at the Worlds End has had a significant influence on later works of literature and continues to be celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and timeless themes. Fans of epic fantasy and medieval literature will find this novel to be a rewarding and inspiring read that showcases Morriss talent as a storyteller and visionary writer.

Set against the backdrop of a richly imagined medieval world, William Morriss The Well at the Worlds End: A Tale weaves a complex narrative that intertwines themes of adventure, love, and the quest for an idyllic existence. Morris employs a lyrical prose style that celebrates nature and humanity, reminiscent of the romantic traditions of the era. The novel is not merely a tale of epic journeys but a profound exploration of the human spirits yearning for utopia, reflecting the broader aesthetic and philosophical currents of 19th-century literature, including longing for simpler times amidst industrialization. William Morris, a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, was deeply influenced by medieval literature and folklore, which is evident in his meticulous world-building and character development. His experiences as a designer, poet, and social activist provided him with a unique perspective on societal progression and the struggle for personal fulfillment. The themes in The Well at the Worlds End resonate with his belief in an artful life, inviting readers to ponder the nature of beauty and the meaning of true happiness. This novel is indispensable for readers seeking a profound exploration of myth and morality within a fantastical narrative. Morriss intricate prose and philosophical insights make The Well at the Worlds End not just a story of adventure, but a timeless reflection on the paths we choose in search of our own well at the worlds end.

In "The Well at the Worlds End: A Tale," William Morris embarks on an enchanting journey through a vividly imagined medieval landscape, merging elements of high fantasy with intricate storytelling. The novel showcases Morriss lush prose and poetic rhythm, reflecting the aesthetics of the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the influence of Old English literature. Set against a backdrop of quests and mythical themes, it explores profound concepts of love, adventure, and the eternal conflict between light and darkness. This work stands as a seminal piece in the tapestry of fantasy literature, foreshadowing the genres evolution in the 20th century. William Morris, a figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement, was driven by a desire to rekindle a sense of craftsmanship and beauty in a rapidly industrializing world. His deep engagement with medievalism and mythology informed both his artistic and literary endeavors. "The Well at the Worlds End" reflects his personal ideals of a society imbued with harmony, romance, and a connection to nature, echoing themes from his own life and societal aspirations. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking an immersive experience that blends lyrical beauty with thought-provoking themes. Morriss masterful creation of a timeless realm will resonate with lovers of fantasy and those who appreciate the interplay of art and narrative, making it a cornerstone of speculative fiction.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

In The Well at the Worlds End, William Morris crafts a richly woven narrative that intertwines myth, romance, and adventure within a dreamlike medieval setting. The novel follows the quest of a young man named Ralph as he journeys through fantastical landscapes in search of a mythical well said to grant eternal happiness. Morriss prose is lyrical and evocative, utilizing archaic language and intricate descriptions to transport readers to a world reminiscent of Arthurian legends. This literary work stands as a significant contribution to the genre of fantasy, reflecting the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement and Morriss belief in the transformative power of art and beauty. William Morris, a preeminent figure in the late 19th-century English arts, was as much a poet and designer as he was a political activist and social reformer. His deep appreciation for craftsmanship and medieval aesthetics informed his literary works, driven by a desire to revive the spirit of a bygone era in a rapidly industrializing society. This novel, published in 1896, encapsulates his vision of a harmonious world where beauty and simplicity reign over the chaos of modern life. Readers seeking to immerse themselves in a narrative that transcends mere escapism will find The Well at the Worlds End an enriching experience. Morriss exploration of love, ambition, and the quest for fulfillment resonates deeply, inviting contemporary readers to reflect upon their own pursuits of happiness amidst the complexities of modern existence. This book is an essential read for anyone drawn to fantasy literature that is both profound and aesthetically engaging.