Fiction - Fantasy - Dark Fantasy

After humans unexplainably left Earth, ancient fish and cephalopods evolved to walk on land and, thousands of years later, rebuilt what the humans had left behind. Flash, a humanoid teenage octopus from the snowy town of Shiverbourn, hasn't had an easy life, often finding...

"This whole collection is obsessed with death."Josh Rountree makes no bones about the mood in Death Aesthetic, his third collection of short fiction. Rountree explores the boundaries set by grief and guilt. He cracks open all manner of skeletons to peer inside the chest...

Desire is the first book in The Soul Rune series. An epic fantasy romance with political twists, secrets, loss, and love. The world is changing.Magic is on the rise.A rebellion is taking root.A witch is trying to resurrect her long lost love. Kylan Whitestone...

Pillars of steel stand scattered across the dunes of the Droughtlands, left behind by those-of-glass. They're the markers of a people long extinct, wiped out by a fusion of unbound magic and unfathomable technology. The remnants of humanity who now dwell upon the desert...

Author: B. D. McAteerISBN-13: 9798218392789Publisher: B.D. McAteerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2024Pages: 302Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Synopsis: A typical week-long writers' conference at reserved college dorms on campus in Louisville, Kentucky, turns into anything but routine as attendees fall in love. One of its members is arrested with a prostitute, another starts a brawl, yet another is phenomenally accident-prone, and...

Follow a forgotten hero on his journey that is forever missing from legend. Follow someone who fought evil in the shadows at the cost of everything he had in life.This book is the only written history of his journey, and what he did for...

New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn, Claire Legrand, enchants with a lush, steamy enemies to lovers fantasy romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses.THE OLD WAR IS OVER. A NEW ONE IS JUST BEGINNING.The curse plaguing the...

In this stunning conclusion to the Raven's Trade duology that began with The Gilded Crown, Hellevir's bargains with Death to save the ones she loves--including the princess she risked everything to bring back to life--may just lead to the ultimate sacrifice.Hellevir's gift to raise...

Following their success in the trials, Cassius Jones and his companions secure coveted spots as students in London's prestigious University. But the University's promise of security falls short. Reeling from resource shortages, the University is no longer content with siloed expertise, demanding versatility if...

Author: Caitlin R. KiernanISBN-10: 0451461576ISBN-13: 9780451461575Publisher: Ace BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2008Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 6.60h x 4.20w x 1.10d

I've tracked down ten authors who have, at some point, participated in the act of cannibalism. I've collected one short story from each writer and combined them here for your amusement and observation. Isaac Cone presents "Margaritaville", Jimmy Buffet's hit song reinterpreted as a...

I, Dawn Akselisd?ttir, am a healer's apprentice at the House of Eir, but I dream of being a warrior and to be seen as a battle-worthy woman who can take care of herself by Father, the former clan Chief. In the last few seasons,...

Waking up on the beach in Greece after a midnight party, Cleo, a British-Greek tourist, sees a stranger sitting next to her. The stranger has a giant spider on his forearm.So begins an incredible odyssey through the nine levels of the mysterious mountain populated...

Soul of Salvation is the must-listen sequel to Blood of Desiderium. In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma's sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound...

In the lands of Deyadrum, where every Fae possesses power, Princess Emma is the only one forced without. Confined in the walls of her palace by her father, she's desperate for a taste of freedom. That is, until she discovers the truth: everything she...

What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend in New York City turns sour when she meets a familiar stranger who freezes the blood in her veins. The experience shocks her world, and sends her into a flurry of doubt over everything in her...

A Curse. A Secret Society. Centuries of Silenced VoicesCareful. The Hive is Watching.Malala, the new grieving Queen of Hivena, must survive her new life at court without her sisters or the guidance of her late Queen Mother. All while fighting the urgent voices in...

I'm part of a family of elite werewolf hunters, the Red Riding Hoods. Being the only girl among six brothers I'm determined to prove myself-especially when it comes to my father. On my first hunt things don't exactly go according to plan. Somehow I...

Bone-chilling suspense!Thirteen-year-old Jake Morgan falls into a mud-pit guarding the last gateway to the underworld. A dark and hideous region; the lower astral realm offers little to no escape.Four teenage Wiccans agree to invoke the Spirit to find their missing brother. The Spirit tells...

From the author of Filaria, The Fecund's Melancholy Daughter, and Head Full of Mountains comes Brent Hayward's debut short story collection, featuring ten stories spanning his career, plus two new, previously unpublished pieces, the novelette Lake of Dreams and the titular novella.In Broken Sun,...

Darkness lurks in every shadow of Victorian London and one man is called upon by all the communities. Damien Blackwell, a demon slayer for hire, navigates the streets of Victorian London armed with his great-grandfather's sword and a relentless resolve. Battling infernal creatures that...

Richmond simmers on the edge of damnation. Vampires stalk the streets, leaving a trail of death and chaos. In the gripping sequel to "The Survivors," author J.E. Kraft brings readers back into a world overrun by vampires, where survival hangs by a thread and...

Astriea Blake only ever knew loss and emptiness.As the apprentice to the great Mountain Spy, she felt perfectly content slicing and lying her way through Shadon. Her oldest friend, Thomas, by her side. After a brutal raid, they find themselves at the mercy of...

"It was an idyllic younghood for the first hundred years." Or was it?Under the sunny skies of the Day Court, a shadow descends on Daybreak Palace. Tatiana is forced to grow up quickly to survive the unfortunate plan that fate has set for her....

Dive into the enchanting world of Heart of an Outcast Mistress, a novella that blends courage, family bonds, and self-discovery with a touch of magic.In the City of Anima, family is the cornerstone of society, and mothers are revered for their nurturing and protective...

Aramis Feres has failed.Failed his friends on an expedition gone awry.Failed to keep his marriage intact. Failed his city.But what promises he couldn't keep, he swears to rectify. Having unearthed a tome that can raise an army of ghouls, he finds himself surrounded by...

What if you think the known world isn't strange enough? Embark on a journey that pushes the boundaries, challenges your perception, and questions reason, logic, and established beliefs.The stories in the anthology: Midnight Murder by Erika M SzaboEmma's trust in her psychic abilities solidified...

Zodian Knight Illustrative Arts presents its first installment of the Monsters and Maidens line featuring beautiful battle maidens and mythical beasts from dragons, serpents, mermaids, and more! These characters are all original designs taking place somewhere within the Zodian Universe.Author: Jc DanosISBN-13: 9798332153693Publisher: Independently...

When Augusta (Gussie) Kirilli discovers that someone wants to destroy her entire family, she has to warn them. But they're scattered all over the Qavnerian Protectorate. So she hires the one person who can reach them quickly-Lucinda Barkson. Lucinda Barkson, tough and dedicated, with...

A life is lived one step at a time.Arin's future was foretold at birth: They would be neither girl nor boy, and a witch besides. When the prejudices of powerful neighbors intrude on the idyll of their isolated Freelander childhood, Arin's magic is awakened...

A BEST OF INDIE BOOK AWARD Semi-finalist"The Wretched is what you get when you mix Paradise Lost, cocaine, and Quentin Tarantino in a blender and hit Puree." John Russo, Night of the Living Dead"This occult classic has Neil Gaiman vibes. I enjoyed the prose...

A forgotten place from a forgotten time, this contract shall test them all. After the events of the Irondell Plague, Angela Dragos is back at doing what she does best, with her partner Jacob Tepes finally recovering from the wounds he'd sustained. But now...

Embark on a journey across the realms of genre with "Take Me There," a specially curated anthology of 24 stories from emerging, visionary indie authors from around the world. Each tale is a gateway into the human experience, a portal leading readers into new...

I'd spent months convincing each of my bond-mates that hurting them was the last thing I'd ever do. And, as a twisted and cruel fate would have it, it would be.Lucifer's plan for saving the world requires three key components: my power, the nexus,...

In a god-blessed realm where old ghosts lay resting but not gone, Thora remains the most haunted.Now queen of Isjord, she's helped her kingdom thrive back into its once glorious days that old kings had tarnished with greed and a need for power. For...

When Augusta (Gussie) Kirilli discovers that someone wants to destroy her entire family, she has to warn them. But they're scattered all over the Qavnerian Protectorate. So she hires the one person who can reach them quickly-Lucinda Barkson. Lucinda Barkson, tough and dedicated, with...

Synopsis: Johnathan "John" Miller's life has been an unending struggle against shadows-both those of his past and the ones that loom in his mind. Battling Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) from an abusive childhood and compounded by the trauma of a life-altering accident, John's...

For those who relish tales like Lord of the Rings, ElfQuest, The Dark Crystal, and other classic fantasy tales, this first book in The Path series introduces readers to the mythology and world of ?grios (Agrios). In this first story, Rae is forced to...

Sins of the Mother, a fantasy novel weaving in elements of horror and magical realism, will appeal to readers who enjoy dark, psychologically complex genre-benders such as Victor LaValle's The Changeling or the magical realism in Keith Donohue's The Stolen Child. In the first...

GIDEON THE NINTH meets CIRCE in this creepy, charming monster-slaying sapphic romance--from the perspective of the monster--by Nebula Award-winning debut author John Wiswell Shesheshen has made a mistake fatal to all monsters: she's fallen in love. Shesheshen is a shapeshifter who happily resides as...

"In End Realm, Tyler J. Welch delivers a thrilling, layered, epic story, filled with twists and turns in one of the most imaginative novels I've read in years!"-Steve Stred, 2X Splatterpunk Nominated author of Mastodon and Churn the Soil"Fans of mythology will enjoy this...

So you've travelled through time, reclaimed your wings and kicked butt along the way. Now you can relax, right? Not so fast.One minute Phoenix is lounging around her apartment, her wings magically tucked away, the next there's a yeti in her kitchen trying to...

A captivating dark gothic fantasy set in the same universe as the award-winning author's All The Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns and The Briar Book of the Dead. A tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises, perfect for readers of Alix...

Bartholomew Bartleby knows who killed Jack the Ripper. In the dark streets of deepest London, Bartholomew searches for answers. But when the answers find him, he's thrown into a hidden world of the unknown, the unknowable, and the downright monstrous.Under the tutelage of-or perhaps,...

The eternal romance of Beauty & the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula in this erotic dark academia story by RuNyx--the New York Times bestselling sensation, now in trade paperback with purple sprayed edges! "RuNyx immerses her readers in the dark worlds she...

Instant Sunday Times bestseller! Perfect for romantasy fans of Fourth Wing and Shadow and Bone, this dark, Imperial Russia-inspired romantic fantasy novel launches the These Monstrous Gods duology of draconic gods, political revolutions, and deadly magical powers "This series opener delivers on not just...

Be wary of dark magic and the evil it carries. For when the hand of death enters Dunhollow Academy, no one is safe.Rose is a student at the prestigious and cutthroat institution of magical learning, Dunhollow Academy. The only problem is that she can't...

Seven years ago, Captain Yala Palathar was a hero. She and her squad of close-knit dragon-riding warriors were Laria's elite, fighting for their nation alongside the monarch and his magic-wielding Disciples. Seizing control of an unmanned island should have been a simple mission, but...

While the Syndicate tackles the search for Fenris' artifact, Spectre is across the galaxy on Rodora, a giant earth-like planet colonized by the Order of the Hunters, a once secret collective of people. Hunters live separate from other humans in their own communities where...