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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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Every stone, no matter how small, creates ripples in the water. Every action, no matter how insignificant, leaves a trail that can lead to trouble. And so, a seemingly ordinary trip leads to a battle with a ghoul with a penchant for young flesh. Coincidence? Perhaps. One in a series of many. Drops turn to streams, streams merge into a river, and a river roars into a waterfall that can swallow you up if you're not careful.

Er hat viel gesehen auf seinen Reisen, aber diese Frau raubt ihm den Atem. Kaum hat Malek bin Abd el-Kader der Kriegerin Kleopatra zur Flucht aus der Sklaverei verholfen, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Kleopatras Schwestern sind noch in Gefangenschaft und wurden verschleppt. Gleichzeitig bittet ein christlicher Bischof Malek darum, das Geheime Markusevangelium zu bergen: Diese Schrift trägt den Schlüssel zur Versöhnung von Christen und Moslems. Doch Malek hat sich einflussreiche Feinde gemacht: Die wollen seinen Tod.

Ein Abenteuerroman, den Karl May verschlungen hätte.

I'm getting stronger, and my confidence has always been good. And I'm not the only one who can see it. The system is pushing me more and more into the thick of things, and a question is becoming more and more critical: finding myself in the epicenter of a large-scale conflict, how do I not give the game away that I'm a shapeshifting outsider from Earth?

Das Reich Tìr Teine wurde einst von Frauen regiert. Dann fiel es in die Hände von Königen, die das Matriarchat abschafften, das Volk gewaltsamen unterdrücken und alles Magische verteufeln. Aemyra jedoch, eine einfache Schmiedin, ist mit einer mächtigen Feuermagie gesegnet, die sie streng geheim halten muss, weil sie ihr die Macht verleiht, als erste Frau seit hundert Jahren den Thron einzufordern. Seit ihre Magie erwacht ist, wartet sie auf den Tod des Königs, damit sie sich an seinen Drachen binden und ihr Land vor dem Untergang retten kann.

Jetzt bin ich ganz offiziell ein Aszendent, der Anführer eines Kampf-Speers und der erste Pilot der Siedlung. Dieses Geheimnis hat mir die uralte Stimme enthüllt, die so lange meinen Körper mit mir geteilt hat. In Einigkeit gibt es noch andere, die sind wie ich. Man nennt sie die Wahren. Vielleicht können sie meine Fragen beantworten.

Eine Zeit lang hat Charlie alles dafür getan, ihre Vergangenheit hinter sich zu lassen und sich von der Unterwelt der Schattenmagie fernzuhalten. Zwar konnte sie ihr Leben retten, aber was ist das schon wert, wenn alles andere verloren scheint? Als Diebin mag Charlie talentiert genug sein, um einen Schatten aus einem Turm zu stehlen, – nur ist sie auch gut genug, um ein Herz zurückzustehlen?

Der zweite Teil von "Under the Northern Sky": Der Krieg um Albion und den Wolfsthron hat erst begonnen... In einer gewaltigen Schlacht konnte Roper, der junge Lord des Nordens, den Süden von Albion bezwingen. Doch seine Feinde ruhen nicht. Als Ropers Bruder Opfer eines heimtückischen Anschlags wird, begibt sich die weise Sucherin Inger auf die Jagd nach den Mördern. Roper reitet indes mit einer Handvoll Vertrauter nach Westen, um sich der Hilfe des Waldvolkes zu versichern. Eine Reise voller Wagnisse - und Roper muss sich beeilen.