fantasy fiction

A compilation of ninety fantasy stories with authors like Mary Shelley, J.R.R. Tolkien, Edith Wharton, Hans Christian Andersen, and more.

The epic conclusionto the internationally bestselling Nevernight Chronicle fromNew York Timesbestselling author Jay Kristoff. The greatest games in Godsgrave's history have ended with the most audacious murders in the history of the Itreyan Republic. Mia Corvere, gladiatii, escaped slave and infamous assassin, is on the run. Pursued by Blades of the Red Church and soldiers of the Luminatii legion, she may never escape the City of Bridges and Bones alive. Her mentor Mercurio is now in the clutches of her enemies. Her own family wishes her dead. And her nemesis, Consul Julius Scaeva, stands but a breath from total dominance over the Republic. But beneath the city, a dark secret awaits. Together with her lover Ashlinn, brother Jonnen and a mysterious benefactor returned from beyond the veil of death, she must undertake a perilous journey across the Republic, seeking the final answer to the riddle of her life. Truedark approaches. Night is falling on the Republic for perhaps the final time. Can Mia survive in a world where even daylight must die? New York Timesand internationally bestselling author Jay Kristoff's writing has been praised by critics and readers alike and has won many awards, including four Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, and David Gemmell Morningstar and Legend awards.

Infected with the essence of death itself, robbed of his power as a war wizard, Richard must race against time to uncover and stop an infernal conspiracy and Kahlan, also touched by death's power, will die completely if Richard fails.

In this reimagined fantastical tale about the lives of nineteenth century writer Mary Shelley and mechanical engineer Ada Lovelace, the pair become fast friends after meeting at a party. While Mary wonders if she'll ever get a great idea for a novel, Ada studiously works to bring her robot Pan (Practical Automaton Number One) to life. In a strange turn of events, the girls meet their fairy godmother Miss Stamp, who tells them they are part-fae and have magical abilities to make real what they imagine. Mary tests out the theory and brings Pan to life. Soon, a host of determined and ruthless scientists are after their technology and they must fight to keep their abilities a secret and their robot for themselves.

"When the magic whirlpool malfunctions, it sends Marina and her friends to a dark, underground river. As they explore the caves and journey along the tunnels, they discover a jungle with amazing wildlife. But then the whirlpool disappears--and they're stuck! How will they get back home?"--Provided by publisher.

"When her sister Mala is kidnapped but leaves behind a clue, 15-year-old Ariel and her sisters delve into forbidden waters before the Coral Moon in order to rescue Mala and end up uncovering secrets about their family, their kingdom--and what really happened to their mother"--Provided by publisher.

When God, founder and CEO of Heaven Inc., decides to resign and destroy the Earth it is up to two lowly employees in the Department of Miracles, angels Craig and Eliza, to come up with a plan to save the world that involves getting two socially awkward humans to fall in love.

Camelot's power hangs by a thread, but no one yet knows it. Its fate is tied to the children King Arthur was never supposed to have... Anwil and Ariadne Pendragon are twins, best friends, and nothing alike. While Anwil pores over books in the library, Ariadne is training to be a Knight of the Round Table. Yet they are both haunted by the same shadow: their late father, the legendary King Arthur. It's been nearly twenty years since Arthur died in the Battle of Camlann and peace has since prospered under the regency reign of Queen Guinevere. Camelot has grown into a bustling trading hub and Briton is flourishing. But not everyone is happy with Camelot's growing power. When abbeys start burning and relics go missing, a war like no other looms over Camelot, and Anwil and Ariadne are forced to face the harsh realities and lies their mother has tried so hard to shield them from.

Tess is a girl on a mission to save a friend. Spira is a dragon seeking a new identity. Marga is a woman staking her claim on a man's world. Jacomo is a priest searching for his soul. There are those who would give their lives to keep it hidden. And those who would destroy it. The only people who will truly find the Serpent are those who have awakened to the world around them-- with eyes open to the wondrous, the terrible, and the just.

Having survived the monster, Kohl Obsidian, Wiliam Wilde had hoped his life would settle down; that he'd finish his senior year of high school with no further adventures. But life isn't so simple for a potential magus, especially one who's overcome as deadly an enemy as Kohl. Instead, William has unwittingly earned the raptor gaze of even greater foes. One is someone he thought he could implicitly trust while others are even more dangerous. And all are from the island of Sinskrill. They are mahavans, powerful magic-users bent on humanity's enslavement. They seek to capture William and chain him to their needs, to bind him in perpetual servitude upon Sinskrill. William finds himself caught amongst people for whom deceit and pain are simple coins to be traded, and his best hope to survive these new challenges might lie with someone he'd always thought to be his mortal enemy.