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Asoka the Great discovers an ancient and terrible secret - a secret buried deep in the Mahabharata; a secret that could destroy the world; a secret hidden away for over 2,300 years....

Windhaven Academy isn't just another school, and Autumn Blackwood is about to discover why. Accepted under mysterious circumstances, Autumn finds herself in a place where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, where an ancient legacy of magic and danger weaves through her own bloodline. Autumn is thrust into a world of secrets, lies, and a curse that has haunted Windhaven for generations. As she navigates the complexities of her newfound abilities as a necromancer, the discovery of her family's deep-rooted connection to the academy sets her on a chilling path.

If twenty-two-year-old Madeline Bennet knows anything for certain, it’s that she’ll get her desired apprenticeship with the Royal Guild. After all, her family is well-connected, and she’s all but dating the grand duke’s nephew. But Madeline does not get her apprenticeship. Instead, she finds herself working with a trio of knight marshals, traipsing around the US, arresting all manner of magical miscreants. If tracking trolls, running from murderous pixies, and stumbling into a dangerous web of criminal activity isn’t enough to keep her occupied, there’s also Gray, Jonathan, and Eric.

With a glitter-sneezing caticorn and a thriving business, all Rosalyn needs is a romance as sweet as her baking. When a mysterious Rune Elf strides into Moonshine Hollow, bringing secrets and devastating charm, her perfectly measured life crumbles faster than a day-old scone. Bjorn is no ordinary elf. A secret prince looking for an escape, he's determined to forge his own path far from the expectations of his royal family. When he's tasked with helping a wild unicorn herd suffering from chaotic magic, he's relieved to focus on creatures instead of people.

Galina is a young woman caught, like her contemporaries, in the seeming lawlessness of the new Russia. In the midst of this chaos, her sister Maria turns into a jackdaw and flies away - prompting Galina to join Yakov, a policeman investigating a rash of recent disappearances. Their search will take them to the underground realm of hidden truths and archetypes, to find themselves caught between reality and myth, past and present, honor and betrayal... the secret history of Moscow.

Half-shifter Shaya Critchley may hold a submissive role in her wolf pack, but the petite redhead refuses to let an Alpha male interfere in her life. Furious and humiliated after her mate refused to claim her, she runs off to hide among the humans. Why wait around for an Alpha male to love her when he’d obviously prefer to ignore her?

L’univers virtuel de Barliona. Havre de paix. Espace de divertissement. Enfin, pas pour tous… Ce lieu est une arène de combat pour Daniel Mahan qui lutte pour survivre jusqu’à purger la fin de sa peine : 8 ans dans une prison virtuelle. Mahan aura tout enduré : un travail de forçat dans les mines, la trahison de ses codétenus… jusqu'à ce qu'un nouveau jugement le lâche dans le monde normal de Barliona. Que rêver de mieux??

Students go missing at this mythical and magical HBCU campus. No one knows why, but as our four girls continue their education and learn more about themselves, the mystery begins to affect their friendship with each other. Can they solve the case and stop this growing feeling that something is about to change, all while remaining friends? Let's find out.

For years I've been quiet, obedient Rose Hallowell. I accepted the man my stepmother chose for me. But I never stopped missing my long-ago friends. Now we're back on my childhood estate to arrange my marriage. The boys I grew up with? They're still in town - and they haven't forgotten me either. And damn if they haven't grown up well. They're charming and sweet and infuriatingly hot, and I can't seem to stay away. The more I try to resist, the more secrets I uncover about my family, my betrothal, and everything I thought was true about the witching world. I've been lied to. I've been betrayed.

Angst und Schrecken verbreiten sich in der Stadt, als plötzlich die U-Bahn-Tunnel einstürzen und ein riesiger Schlund ins Nichts sich öffnet. Im Zentrum der unerklärlichen Ereignisse steht David, der in dem unterirdischen Labyrinth gefangen ist. David und seine Freunde müssen ums nackte Überleben kämpfen und sich einem namenlosen Schrecken aus der Tiefe stellen.

It's a nice day for a white wedding. At least that's what Secret McQueen is hoping for, with her poofy-princess-dress marriage to a werewolf king looming closer and closer by the day. But as ever, nothing can be that easy for a vampire/werewolf hybrid for whom someone still harbors a death wish. Summoned to the south by her werewolf uncle, who makes no bones about the fact her mate bond with Lucas doesn't pass muster, Secret learns her furry heritage looks more like a tangled vine than a family tree. Getting her royal uncle's blessing hinges on finding one of the missing twigs

Nach ihrem Einbruch in Dracon Rock ist die Reitergilde hinter den Rebellen her. Eine Chance, sie zu besiegen, besteht nur, wenn es ihnen gelingt die restlichen Geheimnisse der Gilde zu ergründen. Doch als der wahre Grund, aus dem der Aufstand vor fünfzehn Jahren scheiterte, ans Licht kommt, droht die Rebellion zu zerbrechen. Lys und Azura müssen die Fähigkeiten ergründen, wegen derer die Gilde sie jagt. Rowan und Verior sich gegen alles stellen, was sie kennen. Ash und Dina müssen mit dem Erbe umgehen, das ihre Mutter das Leben gekostet hat.

Nachdem Lys‘ Geheimnisse offenbart wurden, hat sie zurück, was fünfzehn Jahre lang unerreichbar war: Ihre Magie und ihren Drachen Azura. Die Rebellen bieten ihr Zuflucht, aber will sie wirklich an ihrer Seite kämpfen, wenn ihre Methoden weiter unschuldige Leben kosten? Die alten Tagebücher ihres Vaters versprechen Antworten auf die Frage, warum er nicht wollte, dass sie Teil der Rebellion wird. Doch ihre wichtigste Frage ist eine andere: Kann Rowan ihr jemals verzeihen? Ihre Suche nach Antworten, bringt sie beide in Gefahr und könnte Lys die einzige Zuflucht kosten, die ihr noch bleibt.

Arrivée dans cette paisible bourgade après la mort de son oncle, Darcy aspire à une vie tranquille. Jusqu'à un soir où Darcy est témoin de l'agression sanglante et mortelle envers une de ses clientes. L'agresseur prend ensuite Darcy pour cible, mais une créature mystérieuse intervient et lui sauve la vie.

In Hell's Kitchen, where magic and mayhem are just part of the neighborhood, Vinny "The Charm" Caruso has carved out a reputation as a boxer with supernatural flair. His charm magic gives him an edge in and out of the ring, allowing him to navigate the underworld of magical fight clubs and supernatural politics.

Verbotene Magie, düstere Geheimnisse & eine prickelnde Liebesgeschichte. Ein Must-Listenfür alle, die den Herbst und Pumpkin Spice Latte lieben! Kate hat sich in ihrem abgelegenen Hexenhaus ein ruhiges Leben eingerichtet – doch als ihre Schwester sie bittet, das jährliche Halloween-Treffen ihres Zirkels auszurichten, beginnt ihr wohlgeordnetes Dasein zu wanken. Dann taucht Matthew auf, ein Mann aus ihrer Vergangenheit, der ein dunkles Geheimnis verbirgt: Er ist ein Anhänger der verbotenen Magie.

People say I'm a weirdo. Sure, my idea of a party is a mini box of wine and hanging out with a feral raccoon, but it works for me. When I’m accused of murder, things get crazy. One, I learn that I have magic. Two, there’s a secret magical city hidden right in London itself. And three, my only hope is a vampire who’s sexy as sin and scary as the devil himself. He's called the Devil of Darkvale, and he all but owns Guild City. Some say I should just quit and turn myself in. Not a chance. I’m going to solve this murder myself.

A mysterious murder has been committed at a mythical and magical HBCU campus. Nobody knows who did it. School is covering it up in order to protect the students. Until it happens again...

One spy. One dangerous book. One deadly mission. Discover the first book in this gripping fantasy mystery series – The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from bestselling author Genevieve Cogman. Perfect for fans of Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, Jasper Fforde's The...

"The Secret of Kralitz" by Henry Kuttner tells the story of Franz, the twenty-first Baron Kralitz, who is summoned one night by two figures cloaked in black. These figures, wardens of the Kralitz lineage's secret, reveal a horrifying truth: the Baron is part of a long line bound to a malevolent curse and dark rituals. The story culminates in Franz's realization that each Baron Kralitz is initiated into a brotherhood of blood, and that his own name is inscribed on a sarcophagus, sealing his fate.