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The Bear Mountain Lumberdaddy

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The Bear Mountain Lumberdaddy

The legend of the last Dalbec. When a van-life influencer parks her silver Sprinter on a mysterious hermit’s mountain, she unwittingly awakens a Quebec legend, and the last cursed descendant of th...

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In Dreaming Reality

“I'm not human." Wow— it felt so good to finally get that off my chest, even if I was the only one in the room. "I'm from an alternate dimension." Now the question was where did I go from here? ...

Annaldra

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Annaldra

Curious about her birth parents, Ann returns to Scotland, to the village of her birth. There she discovers a magical world and learns her destiny, however falling in love complicates things. Annal...

The Fire That Froze

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The Fire That Froze

In Ancient Mongolia, a woman desperate to conceive a child is visited by dark forces.

Solomonar

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Solomonar

In the rugged peaks of the Carpathians, the storm season brings more than just rain—it brings absolute devastation. Hail dragons rise from the dark depths of glacial lakes, and the only force stand...

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The Winter Witch

The Elements, it had been told that those with magical abilities are also connected to a certain type of element and that of the seasons and those who harness their power can control the very seasons.

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The sound of nothing

In a world that has always shut him out, Finn has learned to survive in silence. Born deaf and dismissed by his family and community, he is seen only as a laborer—never as someone worth understandi...

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Sommerfield Summer

Sommerfield Summer delves into the heartfelt journey of Becky Jones, torn between the tranquil embrace of her rural hometown in Minnesota and the whirlwind of experiences she encountered while purs...

Nobody Likes Megan McGowen

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Nobody Likes Megan McGowen

Megan, a struggling student, has to navigate the pitfalls and inherent power imbalances of bringing a genie to high school. Nothing ever seems to go Megan's way; it’s like she's constantly running...

The Water Witch

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The Water Witch

The Magic is in how you make it! An orphaned sea witch named Lorelei and her seagull familiar have grown up living far inland at a magic reclaimer mage's castle never having seen the beach or ocean...

Hunter Chronicles: Echoes Of Jumbie Road.

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Hunter Chronicles: Echoes Of Jumbie Road.

Fifteen-year-old Kyan Hunter never asked for magic. He just wanted to survive church camp and keep his head down during the carnival break, and maybe break a few rules with his bestfriend Sam. But ...

The Rookery

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The Rookery

In the enchanted Wild Forests of the Adirondacks, Melony Noon is held captive by the mad psychiatrist, Dr. Zorba Kildeere, at his Rookery, where he keeps her addicted with nasal sprays of the ...

The Adventures of Nihu

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The Adventures of Nihu

Nihu is falsely accused of a crime and is banished to the Lonely Forest. He is challenged with a mission by a magical character. As brave Nihu quests to fulfill the mission and gain his freedom, he...

Dun an Doras

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Dun an Doras

Everything that ever went bump in the night really is living under your bed. But that doesn't mean it's not hiding from you. Ireland, the emerald isle, filled with myth, magic and murder. People ...

Huld's tree wishes

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Huld's tree wishes

Since ancient times, the god Huld has roamed the land, fulfilling the desires of humans. But be cautious when making your wish, for it will surely come true...

The dragon under the hill by Paul R Price

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The dragon under the hill by Paul R Price

This is a peotically written coming of age, historical novel with a fantasy twist. Showcasing the culture and history of Wales Young Jack is reluctanly sent to spend the summer with his grandparent...

Chronicles of the Elfmaid Of Haedrogl

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Chronicles of the Elfmaid Of Haedrogl

An unusual band of a young king recently striped of his kingdom, a beautiful sorceress, a warlord and a deadly rogue set off on an adventure. An unusual band of a young king recently striped of his...

Rephrame

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Rephrame

A roaring ride through a midwestern town, Rephrame tears off the veneer of everyday life to reveal the mystery hidden beneath. A must-read for those looking to find a new perspective on the mundane...

Fractured Fairy Tales:A collection of twisted Tales

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Fractured Fairy Tales:A collection of twisted Tales

"Fractured Fairy Tales: A Collection of Twisted Tales" is a whimsical anthology that reimagines classic fairy tales in surprising and entertaining ways. From Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty, and from...

Land Of The Crow God Murders

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Land Of The Crow God Murders

A fantasy/sci-fi adventure told from a Native American Perspective. A kaleidoscopic weaving of story lines, a re-imagining of Native American folklore & mythology. More main characters than you can...

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