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This collection includes A Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, The Mysterious Island, The Master of the World, and In the Year 2889.

Belisarius Cawl, Archmagos Dominus of the Adeptus Mechanicus, is the most brilliant mind alive. For 10,000 years he has furthered the cause of mankind, working under the aegis of the Emperor and Lord Commander Roboute Guilliman to prevent the inexorable march of the alien and the traitor. Many call him heretic, but all must recognise the magnitude of his achievements, for who else but he was entrusted to create a new generation of Space Marines?

Merritt Vale is the last of her kind—and the keeper of the only artifact capable of sealing the Rift between dimensions. If it falls into the wrong hands, a warped paranormal army will flood into Avalon and Earth, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. Tisiphone, the deadliest of the Furies, has vanished into the shadows of Tintagel. Tracking her means confronting ancient magic, fractured memories, and a Lunar Fae whose broken mind may hold the truth Merritt needs. Every step brings Merritt closer to a past she doesn't remember and a future she may not survive.

Many of literature's greatest works, from ancient myths to the works of Nobel laureates, rely on fantasy. Even when there has been a dominant preference for realism, generation after generation of readers have been drawn to stories of the fantastic-not only for what they help us learn about ourselves as individuals or as members of society, but also for what they show about our social values.

New York Times best-selling author Kylie Scott presents two stand-alone novellas in this must-listen collection. Colonist's Wife: She'll run to the far corners of space to avoid her violent history, hide her true identity, and pass herself off as a mail-order bride. But no one can escape their past forever. And as for her new husband...well, he's nothing like she expected.

The gods are real and incorporated. Providence is a profitable global industry. For Loki, three hundred years is a long time to be trapped in divinity's answer to customer service, especially when the PR machine makes him out to be the bad guy. But that's what happens when you lose a war. All he has to do to regain his godly powers is avoid the seers, outwit the executives, and win a rematch against public perception. Easy.

Dive into the captivating realm of Science Fiction, where imaginative storytelling meets the wonders of scientific possibility. This genre invites readers to ponder the far-reaching consequences of ideas that, while not yet realities, align closely with the principles of nature and scientific inquiry. Here, youll encounter thought-provoking narratives that showcase protagonists who navigate challenges through intellect rather than brute force. Curated from stories written before 1962, these US public domain texts, narrated by Gregg Margarite, promise to entertain and stimulate your mind with ...

Broken. Trapped. Surrounded by vicious monsters. After a failed dungeon run leaves Tess nearly comatose, her only hope is to travel far away to seek healing. But when a teleportation ritual goes awry, she'll quickly find herself stuck in a strange and chaotic land, penned in by treacherous traps and brutal beasts. Accompanied by only two of her closest friends, Tess will have to rise to the occasion and fight her way out. All the while, with her mind still in tatters, as she finds a path to freedom, she'll also have to find herself.

What started as a love affair with Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) has now evolved into a more general manga/anime podcast where Tyler and Bill attempt to coordinate with either each other to record despite being on different continents. Season 1 we covered Attack on Titan with a few other animes/mangas thrown in. Currently we are working our way through Berserk throught the 1997 Anime and the original Manga.

What’s a white knight to do when his princess is causing utter havoc, leading in mass murder? Go to the famous Black Sorcerer of Grimslock for help, apparently. What’s a black sorcerer to do when the white knight comes to him for help? Keep him, naturally.

USA Today best-selling author Devon Monk's final book in her fast, magic-fueled, urban fantasy adventure series. Death and Life magic, enemies-to-brothers, chosen family, and a battle—and a choice—that will change the shape of the world.

The plan is finally set: a divine, multi-pronged ambush targeting Providence where it's weakest. Five gods. Five demons. Five simultaneous strategic executions. Against a brutal corporate autocracy, the odds are worth the risk. But even as deities start falling, it becomes clear the company hasn't given up all its secrets. In the opening left behind, background forces converge, exposing other plans than Loki's. With the balance of power crashing, creation steers with it.

Amanda longs for a distraction. But when the woman who lives next door to Miss Zenobia Weekes’ Charm School for Exceptional Young Ladies turns up dead, and the murder weapon dates back to Prohibition, she gets more of a distraction than she bargained for. But who in 1927 would want her neighbor dead in 2018?

Filled with sword-and-sorcery action, political intrigue, and eerie supernatural menace, The Shadow Kingdom is a cornerstone of pulp fantasy that laid the foundation for the heroic fantasy genre. Perfect for fans of epic battles, dark conspiracies, and timeless adventure.

"The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft contains all the original stories which Lovecraft wrote as an adult. It begins in 1917 with "The Tomb" and ends in 1935 with his last original work "The Haunter of the Dark." The book is ordered chronologically by the date the story was written.

The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft contains all the original stories which Lovecraft wrote as an adult. It begins in 1917 with "The Tomb" and ends in 1935 with his last original work, "The Haunter of the Dark." The book is ordered chronologically by the date the story was written.

"The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft contains all the original stories which Lovecraft wrote as an adult. It begins in 1917 with "The Tomb" and ends in 1935 with his last original work "The Haunter of the Dark." The book is ordered chronologically by the date the story was written.

The works of American author Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809-October 7, 1849) include many poems, short stories, and one novel. His fiction spans multiple genres, including horror fiction, adventure, science fiction, and detective fiction, a genre he is credited with inventing. These works are generally considered part of the Dark romanticism movement, a literary reaction to Transcendentalism. Poe's writing reflects his literary theories: he disagreed with didacticism and allegory.

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential writers of science fiction and speculative fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature with his vast body of work. Wells's books, spanning across various genres, captivate people with their imaginative narratives, thought-provoking concepts, and insightful social commentary. His novels, such as "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," have become iconic and have helped shape the science fiction genre as we know it today.

Dive into the eerie and unsettling world of H. P. Lovecraft, a master of horror fiction whose influence can still be felt today. Known for pioneering the genre of cosmic horror, Lovecraft explores the terrifying notion that the universe is vast, alien, and ultimately beyond human understanding. This collection features 24 of his works that are in the public domain, offering a chilling glimpse into the mind of one of literatures most enigmatic figures. For an even broader experience, check out additional versions of these stories in LibriVoxs short story collections and horror anthologies.