The Hireling - format ePub

Volner, a happy student nearing the end of college. Tonight he dreams a medieval battle scene. Arrows flying. Cascading clashes of steel. Screams of men and horses. The smell of mud and blood and worse. A...

Blake Alston sees animal-headed gods everywhere. The man with the elephant's tail and alligator's head -- wearing a suit and waiting for the light to change. The woman with the cat's head -- in line ahead...

A universe where humanity struggles for survival. Trapped between alien galaxy-spanning empires. Desperately clinging to the few planets they call their own. Where humans survive only by keeping these...

A dozen rollicking tales, full of thrills and adventure… Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before, but collected here for the first...

Missing, presumed dead… With those three words, the government proclaimed the death of Charles Warren. The end of an irrepressible adventurer. Namesake and huge influence to his beloved nephew, Charlie. Only...

Deveran's dreams of magical power and fame, crushed by "a misunderstanding." Now, thanks to a special amulet, he works as a "magic recovery specialist." He seeks out haunted places, and sucks away their...

The Ice Dagger, a mighty mountain on the border of two lands. Where miners unearth gemstones buzzing with magic forgotten even by the elves of the southern deserts.Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior,...

A day's ride, to leave fate behind. Johann, the second son of the count, sees only a bleak future for himself. Failure as a wizard leaves him suited only for the king's wars or, worse, the priesthood.On...

An idyllic picnic in the park. A marvelous day for the young couple, Harrison and Sheila. A perfect date -- until she asks the wrong question: "What's the worst thing you've ever done?"Harrison raises...

A universe where humans struggle to hold the few planets they call their own. Trapped between galaxy-spanning empires. The Kwa-Rekk Federation on one side, peopled by the lizardlike Sarkaanan. On the...

Portland, Oregon. A beautiful city, with a dark underside. Few suspect what monsters lie waiting in its shadows. Or its light rail tunnels…Derrick, in his best blue suit. Still clutching a dozen roses....

On a deep space prospecting trip, Andrei Kreutzmann finds a planet valuable enough to set him up for life. Buy a new ship. Maybe even win back his lost love.Unfortunately, the imperial military recalls...

A dozen worlds, captured in page-turning stories.Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. Tales of adventure from deep space,...

2027. Six decades after magic overthrew technology.Donal Cuthbert, master wizard in training at the finest thaumaturgic university in California. Edik Barshai, small-time wizard and helioship captain,...

Four friends, on their way down the coast. Ready for the joys and challenges of college in one of the biggest cities in the world: Los Angeles. Four native Oregonians, seeking one last wilderness adventure...

he darkness of pre-dawn on a summer solstice. Cold on the salt flats, even with the bonfire. Crowded with strangers -- and Victoria, who misses her warm bed. Only attending as a favor for her BFF. Some...

Qorunn, a world full of magic, monsters, and politics. A world Deirdre Ol'Miri calls home. Irreverent Deirdre Ol'Miri. Knight with a wild side. A dweomerblade, who calls her magic through her combat training. Known...

Running around a high school track. A common form of exercise, even in rainy Portland, Oregon. An easy choice, for a man growing too sedentary behind his computer. Running at dusk seems the obvious choice....

Friends call Liam "the liar." Not because he lies, but because he devotes his life to statistics. Today, Liam receives an inheritance beyond his wildest dreams. Not just money. Power. And more. If he...

Beyond the dreams of most lies the deeper dreaming. The true Dream World. A place of deep mystery and great beauty, where dream sorcerers work their real magic. Darien, master painter and dream sorcerer....

Qorunn, a world of magic and adventure. Known on Earth only through The Torn Kingdoms, campaign setting for a popular roleplaying game. Once, Keifer McShane loved that setting. Now, as Duke Aefric Brightstaff,...

Keifer McShane once knew the kingdom of Armyr only through The Torn Kingdoms. Beloved setting for his favorite roleplaying game. Now known as Aefric Brightstaff, he rules a duchy and commands mighty magic....

The Torn Kingdoms. Once only a beloved game setting for Keifer McShane. Now his home, with all its magic, monsters, and politics. Here they call him Aefric Brightstaff. Mighty wizard. Duke of Deepwater....

Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn. Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron...

The wrong birds woke me. So begins the tale of a New York grant writer who awakens in a cabin. Surrounded by trees and mountains, not Manhattan. This marks the third time… "The Occasional Cabin" - a twisted...

Heath Cyr works the magic of root and herb. Every major spirit in Portland, Oregon knows him by name. Heath makes his way deep into Forest Park tonight. To meet a client at a rare true crossroads. Heath...

Some cats judge their owners. Mine grades me. Tonight, I find out the truth. Why he jumps at shadows. Why he spontaneously tears off around the apartment. And the truth, well. No way I could guess this...

The first snowflake of winter. Whoever catches it can wish for anything and get it. This past winter, Simon caught that snowflake … and choked. Couldn't wish. Hid the flake away in a freezer. Today, he...

An elaborate private party, for the rich and beautiful. Names known throughout Portland, Oregon and beyond. Every one of them owes their wealth to a demonic pact. Their fortunes built on the suffering...

Ten thrilling tales of desperate characters traveling and twisting time, stalling it, shifting it, and even shredding it. Will any timelines survive? Inside you'll find… "The Face of Trouble" -- body-hopping...

Explore an exciting and scary paranormal world that most Seattle residents are unaware of.There is a world that the mortals sometimes glimpse in shadows or dreams, so beware where you walk at night and...

The snow came early this year.And it's not leaving.High in the northern wilderness, the tiny mountain town of Keelridge is used to long winters — but nothing like this. A record-breaking storm has buried...

Once upon a time, there was this guy who took his lavish lifestyle for granted. At least until he suffered a loss like no other. He grew to be cynical, reckless, full of anger, and bad decisions.And now...

Jax wants it all; the kingdom of Eyre and its queen - Cassidy. In his eyes, she made the wrong choice; chose the wrong prince. Now, he will stop at nothing to convince her to change her mind, or he'll...

The world of Navaram has been tarnished in violence and destruction ever since the Anduru clan waged the Great War on the Pugal clan many years ago in the pursuit of power. There is only one solution...

In a galaxy where telepathic bonds and ancient dreams shape destinies, the Mejuar, beings created by the god Thire-Los, navigate a complex world of gods, creatures, and humans. Captain Jonus, a Mejuarian...

The final book in the series is a set piece, a 2-in-1 deal. In Fairy Doctor Rest in Peace, will you romance the Baron? Scheming estranged husband, rich and powerful Magus. Or will you romance Marquez?...

A book that looks at the likelihood of the simulation hypothesis being a real phenomenon and related spiritual and existential matters.

Be careful what you wish for... because someone else might wish for the opposite.Sofia Bernard has spent her life hiding an impossible secret in the glittering heart of Paris — the ability to grant wishes....

Sixteen years into her training, sorceress Moira Darrow is finally going to the capital of Myrcia to serve as an assistant court sorcerer.  Her teacher, Lady Jorunn, wants her to watch and learn, but...

Ruthless. Calculating. Guarded. Melusi Xaba's reputation precedes him. He is a man that puts himself first, he is feared and he knows it. He demands respect and people grant him but when he kidnaps Melokuhle,...

Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has no choice but to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.While she tries to find...

"My name is Spencer Vale. I hunt vampires, and this is my story..."When Spencer Vale's world is turned upside down by tragedy, he finds himself thrust into chaos. Everything he loves is gone, and reality...

The world of Navaram has been tarnished in violence and destruction ever since the Anduru clan waged the Great War on the Pugal clan many years ago in the pursuit of power. There is only one solution...

Seven cursed men. One hunted woman. A dark, forbidden love that was never meant to be.I ran into the cursed forest to escape death… and stumbled into something far worse.The townspeople whispered of dwarves...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

For the readers who are moody, feisty, and in another world may also be stabby. She's her Captain's protector, and he's a rival Captain who just couldn't mind his own business.A Grim Pirates Fantasy With...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

Stars are born to burn.Content to live overshadowed by my mother's personality, I spend my days happily sewing her extravagant gowns.When one of her guests won't leave me alone at a party, I escape deep...