Dark Fantasy

Saham’a’iel, an Eternal Seraphon of The Realms of Light, is tasked with guarding the barrier that holds chaotic Dark Matter at bay. But, he grows curious about The Dark and betrays his Eternal Mission. The effects of his toying with Dark Matter bring changes to the Mortal Realm and all reality. Determined to find redemption for his transgression, Saham’a’iel sets off on a dangerous mission to destroy all beings touched by The Dark.

The Dragon Royals are not a welcoming bunch. These princely scions of the four ruling families have been training to fight the plague-crazed Scourge since they were toddlers. Every girl in the city dreams of winning the heart of one of the dragon nobles, but they only care about each other. Jaik, the cold-hearted hero who never smiles and never falters. Arren, who kills without mercy and guards his friends fiercely. Lynx and Branick, the twin spymasters with deadly swords. Talisyn, with the beautiful cruel mouth and endless bravery.

In “The Colossus of Ylourgne,” a mysterious object of colossal proportions instills fear and intrigue among the townspeople. Its shadow falls upon the tranquil village, concealing dark secrets. When a daring individual sets out to uncover the truth, they become entangled in ancient spells, a fight for survival, and extraordinary magic.

The battle grows dire. The death toll rises. The end is nigh. Natisse, believing Kullen has fallen to a traitor’s blade, fights on to honor his memory and to complete his final mission: to save their Empire from the enemy fleet threatening destruction. Together with Golgoth, she must stand before the very fires of Hell to protect the city and people she has come to love.

Everyone has demons… …but for Josef, evil has a name. After confronting an old enemy, Josef is left with a particular gift, granting him untold opportunities. But, as with everything, this comes at a hefty price. Each time he’s confronted with using his new found gift, Josef has to convince himself it’s for the better. As his life spirals out of control, Josef must decide whether he can reign in the new power or be consumed by it.

Alex has her hands full with a Freshborn Gabe. His memories are gone and his squeamish demeanor has her wanting to shove him back into the Sulfur Pools. Gabe questions whether or not he is better off without his memories when a secret about Alex is uncovered putting their partnership at risk. If that wasn't complicated enough. Gabe must make a choice. Go against the direct orders of Judas and risk losing himself to powers so dark Heaven and Hell combined cannot stand against them, or listen to Judas and refuse to interfere in the evil destruction raging across the Earth.

Thrown into the inescapable dungeon, with terrors beyond imagining around every corner, how will Tad survive after all the tragedies that have beset him so far? And what of Fenrir? If anyone is a match for the brutalities of Titan, it would be Fenrir, if only he weren't still chained...

When Zara awoke to find Valerius, leader of the legendary Gilded Knights, towering over her, she thought she'd gone mad. She was the Fury, mistress of claw and flame—armies trembled at her name! Now she lay chained and broken, a prisoner in her own home. But that wasn't why she thought herself mad. Only yesterday, she remembered a different life. She remembered her nephew in the local arcade, struggling to beat the villainous Zara the Fury in Knights of Eternity. She remembered her uncle and his big booming laugh.

The village of Kalaro is dying. Since the coming of the Gray, food is scarce, plague is everywhere, and babies enter the world choking and dying. Rot has taken over the village houses that stand dilapidated and abandoned. In a bid to save his people, Odessa Kusa's father, Omari, plans to kill one of the Low Gods—a grave sin thought to be nigh impossible for a mortal man—and Odessa is thrilled to be brought along on the hunt.

I lead an ordinary life where nothing exciting happens to me. Or so I thought before a mysterious illness turns my life upside down. An illness that defies all medical explanations. I get strange visions. Visions of a mysterious world that shouldn’t exist. So, I try to hide it, and no one knows but my best friend Evelyn. It’s a curse, really, or maybe a gift. I’m not sure yet. Until I get a vision so powerful it shatters my reality in an instant. Now, I’m trapped in a world of magic.

Banished in disgrace, former Detective Constable Lukarde Alfans endured a dangerous journey to a faraway, forbidden land, experiencing harrowing trauma, torment, and treachery. He arrived in Westport, a city on the western coast of the Freewilds, at the behest of a missive sent by a wizened old knight of the Castillands, and of the promise of a new hope for justice to prevail. Lukarde found himself in a city beset by corruption, imperiled by the machinations of the same dread cult that destroyed his life and sent him into exile.

In a realm similar to Earth, Alvina spent most of her childhood in Areta delighted by fairytales and rumors of portals to other realms—a joy she shared with her closest companion, Viston. But, when Viston’s enjoyment of these tales turns into an obsession, he decides that he will prove that these stories are true.

Humanity's only hope from oblivion rests in the menhirs, towering bastions of scholarship and imagination which cast long shadows across the lands. The scholars within the menhirs devote themselves selflessly to the discovery of new magic that will help avert the impending apocalypse ... or so the masses have been made to understand.

Salt Flat, Kentucky is a sleepy town. Until a mysterious Tent shows up one day, with a charismatic preacher, inviting the people to an old-fashioned tent revival. Everyone’s mesmerized by his presence, entranced by the magic he performs. Sy Sutton isn't fooled by what’s going on. But as his son becomes entrenched in the craziness around him, he has no choice but to get involved.

Under the orders of Ireheart, now High King of the dwarves, a small delegation is sent to search for Tungdil Goldhand, the true High King, who many believe dead. Against all odds, Tungdil has survived his mission to the terrifying realm of Phondrasôn. But is he truly the legendary hero of the dwarves, or an impostor at the heart of a deeper conspiracy?

The Grand Hotel is a horror novel by esteemed best-selling author Scott Kenemore ( Zombie, Ohio) that takes the reader on a thrilling ride through an interconnected series of stories narrated by the desk clerk and the residents of the hotel itself. And while it is not known whether or not the desk clerk is actually the devil incarnate, it is strange that so many visitors who come for a tour of the hotel have a way of never leaving.

C'est la Nuit de l'Hiver dans la contrée de Deux-Rivières et, en ce soir de fête, l'excitation des villageois est à son comble. C'est alors qu'arrivent trois étrangers comme le jeune Rand et ses amis d'enfance Mat et Perrin n'en avaient jamais vu : une dame noble et fascinante nommée Moiraine, son robuste compagnon et un trouvère. De quoi leur faire oublier ce cavalier sombre et sinistre aperçu dans les bois, dont la cape ne bougeait pas en plein vent.

Kullen is the emperor’s assassin. The sharp hand of justice. The Black Talon. Gifted a soul-forged bond with his dragon, Umbris, Kullen is tasked with hunting any and all who oppose the empire. But when the secretive Crimson Fang murders two noblemen before his very eyes, Kullen must discover the truth of who they are and what they want. What he uncovers is a web of lies and deceit spiraling into the depths of Dimvein.

"Nous sommes tous destinés au baiser de la Mort. Seuls les dieux sont immortels." Sanguine ne ressemble à aucune autre. Elle peut tuer par simple contact. Ses liens avec Faucheur deviennent plus intimes que jamais, mais les évènements se compliquent pour la jeune femme. Les complots politiques, comme les desseins des dieux, paraissent se resserrer autour de sa gorge, telle une corde sinueuse. Et si sa destinée n'était pas seulement de devenir une Ombre prodigieuse ?

Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror. In Lovecraft's Monsters, H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations--Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Deep Ones, Elder Things, Yog-Sothoth, and more--appear in all their terrifying glory. Each story is a gripping new take on a classic Lovecraftian creature. Contributors include such literary luminaries as Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Karl Edward Wagner, Elizabeth Bear, and Nick Mamatas.

Avoir une fille en pleine crise d'adolescence quand on a 27 ans, ce n'est déjà pas de la tarte mais quand votre adorable progéniture est une jeune vampire en pleine poussée hormonale, ça devient carrément insurmontable. Comme si je n'avais déjà pas assez à faire avec une bande de portionneuses complètement disjonctées qui sème la pagaille dans toute la région et la nouvelle guerre qui se profile lentement mais sûrement à l'horizon.

Depuis que je suis devenue la tueuse attitrée de la communauté surnaturelle du Vermont, je n'ai plus une minute à moi, course-poursuite, exécutions, meurtres en série... Bref je n'ai ni le temps, ni l'envie de m'occuper de ma vie privée. Alors quand mon ex, Michael, un vampire aussi sexy que redoutable a débarqué en ville, cela m'a un peu contrariée.

Les personnes que l'on aime ne meurent jamais. Depuis qu'elle n'est plus là, Mike n'écrit plus. Reclus dans sa maison, près du lac, son souvenir l'obsède, ses nuits sont des cauchemars. Entre deux mondes, égaré dans une zone incertaine, Mike la cherche. Mais elle n'est plus qu'une ombre... Une ombre parmi celles qui hantent le domaine de Sara Laughs, avides de vengeance, prêtes à faire payer des crimes que l'on croit oubliés.

Nouvelle-Angleterre, Burlington... Pas de délinquance, élue la ville la plus paisible des États-Unis, bref, un petit havre de paix pour une sorcière condamnée à mort et bien décidée à vivre discrètement et clandestinement parmi les humains. Malheureusement, en arrivant ici, je me suis vite aperçue que la réalité était tout autre et qu'il y avait plus de démons, de vampires, de loups-garous et autres prédateurs que nulle part ailleurs dans ce foutu pays. Mais ça, évidemment, ce n'est pas le genre de renseignements fournis par l'office de tourisme. Maudit soit-il.

Pour la première fois, la Tour Blanche est désunie. Alors que les sœurs renégates se sont regroupées à Salidar, Elaida règne toujours sur Tar Valon. Mais les deux camps partagent les mêmes ambitions pour Rand, le Dragon réincarné qui représente un allié potentiel de la première importance.

Sept ans après la Grande Traque qui a signé la destruction spectaculaire de la confrérie des assassins à laquelle elle appartenait, Panama Carwell, l'Ombre exilée de Clepsydre que l'on surnommait autrefois Sanguine, est devenue une mercenaire endurcie. Elle voyage de cité en cité aux côtés de son frère Gorgon et de son ami Menos en louant son épée au plus offrant.

The tale again comes to us from the pen of Murgen, Annalist and Standard Bearer of the Black Company. Led by the wily commander, Croaker, and the Lady, the Company is working for the Taglian government, but neither the Company nor the Taglians are overflowing with trust for each other. Arrayed against both is a similarly tenuous alliance of sorcerers, including the diabolical Soulcatcher, the psychotic Howler, and a four-year-old child who may be the most powerful of all.

Un enfant vient de naître sur les flancs du pic du Dragon. Pourrait-il être le sauveur annoncé par les prophéties ? Moiraine Damodred et Siuan Sanche, deux jeunes Acceptées de la Tour Blanche, se lancent à sa recherche. Venu à Tar Valon pour succomber héroïquement face aux terribles Aiels, Lan Mandragoran a la surprise de survivre... et de vaincre, puisque ses ennemis battent en retraite. Mais que faire d'un avenir, quand on a cru devoir y renoncer ?