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In his world, he was the last remaining alchemist, one of the few survivors living amidst the ruins of a once-great civilization. Refusing to give up on life, but seeing that nothing could save his home, he challenged himself to find a way out of such an inhospitable place. After years of dedicated research, he devised a ritual to transport himself to another world. But the outcome was far from anticipated. Instead of mere displacement, he underwent a rebirth. He ended up in a new body, in a new world, surrounded by new threats lurking around every corner.

Raven and her sister, Cara, are at the mercy of a small detachment of Florentine vampyres who are delivering them as a peace offering to the feared Curia in Rome. Though she's unsure William survived the coup that toppled his principality, Raven is determined to protect her sister at all costs, even if it means challenging Borek, the commander of the detachment. In an effort to keep Raven from falling into the hands of his enemies, William puts himself at the mercy of the Roman, the dangerous and mysterious vampyre king of Italy. But the Roman is not what he expects.

The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.

The quiet life of a man who escaped a dying world is always going to be hit or miss. One day, something good happens. The next, trouble drops in uninvited. Now, our alchemist is drawing too much attention. Unusual powers will do that. They let you bend the rules, shift the balance of power, open doors that others would rather keep closed. Whether he wants it or not, every new opportunity comes with a price. But Ed isn't easy to corner. He has survived what no one else could. If there's one thing he does well, it is adapting.

I took control of the Shadow Clan, giving the district's residents something they hadn't had in years—a chance to breathe freely. Independence, protection, and a shot at a normal life. But to the rest of society, the Shadow Clan was still nothing more than a den of killers, criminals, and thieves. They despised us. They refused to leave us alone. And worst of all? They underestimated us.

Being a student seems simple enough: all you have to do is study diligently and pass the exams. But what if you've arrived from another world, looking for a fresh start, only to be met with one challenge after another? Trouble seems to wait for Ed at every corner. He has to negotiate with authorities, integrate into society, and find the time to grow stronger.

A world that had forgotten what violence was didn't know how to defend itself. City after city fell. Earth became a lifeless wasteland as the undead army swelled and crushed the humans like ants underneath its boot. It all ended at the last stronghold. Forgoing all hope for salvation, a handful of desperate humans realized that the only thing left was revenge.

Zurück in Cardiff versucht Gwen sich damit abzufinden, Aran niemals wiederzusehen. Doch dessen alter Feind Orcus – der Gott der römischen Unterwelt – hat es nicht nur auf Annwyn, sondern auch auf Gwen abgesehen. Aran holt sie zurück, um sie in Sicherheit zu wissen. Die Unruhen im Reich führen dazu, dass eine uralte Macht in Annwyn freigesetzt wird, die den Herrscher verändert – und Gwen erkennt den Gott, den sie liebt, kaum noch wieder. Als die Lage zu eskalieren droht, beschließt sie – gemeinsam mit Arans Verbündeten Hades, Hel und Osiris – alles zu riskieren, um ihn und Annwyn zu retten ...

The frontlines are exhausted. Rocked by the relentless onslaught of Legion, the Eighty-Six face additional hardship with the constant influx of refugees. Rumors have begun to spread. There is a weapon hidden in Republic territory. One that could destroy the Legion. The people of the Republic are...

Depuis le début de l’année, l’océan avale les navires sans laisser de traces. Les médias frétillent. Certains croient qu’une créature préhistorique a surgi des abysses, d’autres soupçonnent des torpillages meurtriers commis par des pirates. Quand l’armée américaine s’en mêle, le narrateur et scientifique Pierre Aronnax est invité à bord du cuirassé Abraham Lincoln.

WE ARE NOT THE SAME.Live to fight. Die with honor. That was all the Eighty-Six knew, and they were proud. However, seeing themselves reflected in the Sirins-slaughtered by the thousands, with nothing to show for it-a crack has formed in their ironclad resolve. Shin’s mind festers with doubt...

OLD FRIENDS, NEW ENEMIESAgainst all odds, Shin and the Eighty-Six have emerged victorious from their battle with the Morpho, liberating scores of surviving Republic promise and finally caught up to the Spearhead squadron. And while her citizens from the Legion’s dark agenda. Lena, in turn, has...

So, let's take stock. I rebuilt the district. Made enemies disappear. Gained allies. Put the Shadow Clan back on the map. By now, I should've earned a break. Naturally, that's when the real trouble starts. Some people preferred us powerless—silent, broken, easy to control. Now Marcus the Paladin is back in their way, and they're done playing fair. The next wave of enemies doesn't want war. They want erasure. But if they think I'm going quietly, they haven't been paying attention. Let's see who steps up next—and how far they're willing to fall.

It’s not easy serving Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie. Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic.

ANSWERSWhat makes a Reaper? What hardships must an innocent child endure to become the vaunted champion of the Eighty-Six? A peek into the past will shed light on his truth. The path he walks is paved with bonds forged in love and broken by tragedy-the shattered fragments of stories untold...

THE PRICE OF PEACEThe Republic’s evacuation resulted in massive casualties on both sides, and the fallout takes a toll on all survivors. As Shin ruminates on what it means to be a leader, Lena thinks of the homeland now lost to her forever. Frederica, too, is dismayed by her own powerlessness...

The Boss of the Shadow District has fallen, and the Clans who seized power aren't happy—especially those whose interests I inadvertently disrupted. Now the list of people who want me dead has grown, with a second offended Grand Prince joining the first. But will that be enough to stop the rising Paladin of Darkness? Well, let them try.

Les surnaturels vivent parmi nous... Sorciers, loups-garous et autres créatures existent en secret au milieu des humains. C’est un équilibre précaire que l’Agence S. s’efforce de stabiliser. Mais quand des crimes défiant l’entendement surgissent, c'est à Mélyna, Isaac et Cyrus de plonger au coeur du danger. Alors qu’ils s’apprêtaient à savourer des vacances bien méritées après une nuit de folie, leur joie s’éteint face à une découverte macabre le matin venu : un message menaçant, signé d’un mystérieux ennemi.

Il suffit parfois d'un seul regard pour concevoir que deux personnes sont faites pour être ensemble. Que leur connexion est plus grande que ce qu'il n'y paraît. Comme si elles se connaissaient depuis toujours. Comme si elles étaient de véritables âmes soeurs. Allie ne cherche pas à comprendre, elle sait ! Entre Simon et elle, il y a un lien mystique, ce petit quelque chose qui ne s'explique pas. Qui se vit. Qui pousse l'un à s'émerveiller de l'autre et à le protéger quoi qu'il en coûte. Mais est-ce que ce sera suffisant ?

In this odd world full of wonders and dangers, one thing is for sure—an alchemist's life is never boring. Next to demons that are able to regrow limbs and space-bending Walkers, a new threat has emerged—the shapeshifters, whose appearance can mimic anyone. This unprecedented threat on a national scale provides the alchemist with a new mission. First, survive when they try to kill you, and then arm the empire with the means to fight against this menace.