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Upon his arrival in Japan in 1890, Lafcadio Hearn found himself enamored with the culture, people, and stories of the country, and would make Japan his home until his death in 1904. His collections of stories published during this time became the most popular of Hearn's writings, and earned him veneration worldwide as not only a great translator of Japanese mythology, but as a sensational teller of strange and wonderfully macabre tales. "Kwaidan"...
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Femme Fairytales is a series of short fairytale retellings that feature mid-size and plus-size female main characters. Follow these stories as each author offers a unique take on a classic fairytale, sure to leave you turning pages and wishing all fairytale books were like this one.
Featuring retellings of: Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Little Mermaid, The Nightingale in the Mosque, The Princess and the Pea, Hansel and Gretel, The Goose Girl,...
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Hekate, the Goddess of Magic, has called all heroes and heroines with a pen.
In the ancient age, a carnation with petals of rich color was found in Greece. The botanist who discovered it was so taken with it that he called it Dianthus-The Flower of the Gods. The flower of the divine.
In the modern age, an old temple has been found deep in the wilds of Greece. The only one of its kind. It holds a sacred text blessed and protected by the seven...
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She appeared to have wings, which hummed in their furious movement; she was red in the face, her eyes burned; she grinned at me and ground her little teeth together. A curious shrill noise came from her, like the screaming of a gnat or hoverfly; but no words, never any words.
Gothic grotesqueries, penny dreadfuls, pulp magazines, and other darkly inventive publications have produced a dread allure across the world, infiltrating culture and influencing...
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The Greeks have eight forms of love, and the gods of Olympus will have to face them all... Thanatos and the Black Peppermint by Marc Tizura Thanatos, God of Death, has always loved peppermint. A long time ago, after a reaping in Paris, he was gifted with a small bundle of heart-shaped black peppermints. They instantly became his favorites. There was no note attached to the package Hermes brought, just a simple tag with the words Made with Love. An...
6) Sagittarius
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In a story spanning centuries, a curse winds and weaves its way to the heart of Archer. When a multi-millionaire Shetland centaur disappears, a private detective and her partner try their hoof at the case. After being sought out by an acolyte, Nunki must choose to accept her skills and her past, or continue to live in obscurity.SAGITTARIUS is a collection of twisted stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, and retellings of the myths behind...
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Horns? We don't need no stinkin' horns!
Long before Marvel and the fat lady singing, there were Northmen who went Viking. They carried axes and swords, worshipped gods such as Odin, Freyja, Thor, and Tyr, and they didn't have horns on their helmets. Check out some of the most imaginative stories by authors such as Erin Lale, L.J. Bonham, Tyree Kimber, Cynthia Ward, Tony Thorne MBE, Hugh B. Long. Gerri Leen, among others. Sharpen your axes and jump...
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So many creatures, so little time... 13 Tales, 13 different beasties from all over the planet to explore, and each story has a different "punk" twist. Solarpunk, biopunk, steampunk - we've got it all. But just because this collection features creatures, that doesn't mean it's only horror stories. Our fabulous authors have created tales to tug on your heartstrings, to make you laugh, and to get your adrenaline flowing. Featuring:
"Puss Das Boot" by...
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In this collection of short stories, experience world myth, legends, and fairy tales in a way you've never done before. Featuring twenty stories and four poems by authors both experienced and new, here you will read about:a robot living in a post-apocalyptic landscape who has connections with the Buddha and the Hindu deities of the distant past;the effects time dilation has on Santa Claus;King Solomon's courtship of the Queen of Sheba;the real tale...
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Winter is not coming. Winter is here. As unique and beautifully formed as a snowflake, each of these fifteen stories spins a brand new tale or offers a fresh take on an old favorite like Jack Frost, The Snow Queen, or The Frog King. From a drafty castle to a blustery Japanese village, from a snow-packed road to the cozy hearth of a farmhouse, from an empty coffee house in Buffalo, New York, to a cold night outside a university library, these stories...
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15 Stories, 15 Authors Down an abandoned hallway lie forgotten rooms.Each room contains secrets left, forgotten, lost, or locked away.Some are wonderful and beautiful, others are dark and terrible.There's no way to know which until you step inside.So take a deep breath and open the door. Particular Passages 4: South Wing With stories by Alex Zalben - Thea Hutcheson - H.Y. Gregor - Sonny Zae - David Powell - C. Dan Castro - W.O. Hemsath - Elana Gomel...
12) Frost
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I will gladly orbit you from now until the end. Myth. Romance. Magick. Five short stories that will draw you straight into the heart of winter. The snow, the ice, we are its masters and so, too, are you. Inspired by Norse, Celtic, and other myth, with authors both familiar and new, Frost welcomes you in to experience its tales of atmospheric delight and cosy romance. The stars twinkled their answer, but it was lost to the falling snow. Featuring all-new,...
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From the outer reaches of space to the forests of a medieval world, explore the imagined retellings of your favorite fairy tales and myths. In this second installment in the Writing Bloc's Passageways series of anthologies, dive into fourteen stories from new and veteran writers alike, running the gamut of genres and touching a multitude of themes. Each story is a compact adventure into unfamiliar worlds with familiar tones, arranged to be devoured...
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Mythical Beings of Asia is the fourth volume in the Insignia Drabbles series.
This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore.
Contributors (drabbles):Amrita Valan, Celestine Trinidad, Dawn DeBraal, DJ Elton, Fariel Shafee, Fusako Ohki, Gabriella Balcom, James Yu, Joachim Heijndermans, Jo Wu, John H. Dromey, Kevin Hopson, Laurence Sullivan, Madhu Gangopadhyay, Malena Salazar Maciá, Mandira...
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Not all Tales stay in the past!
15 authors come together with 15 stories inspired by mythos, lores, and legends across the globe. Immerse yourself in tales from Native American lores, Greek mythology, Arthurian legends, Fairytale retellings, Scandinavian mythology, and Ancient Indian lores.
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Insignia 2021: Best Asian Speculative Fiction features 10 short stories of different styles set in Asia.Written by some of our regular Insignia Stories contributors, these stories were all previously published in a variety of international indie journals, magazines and anthologies. Table of Contents Fantasy Stories:'Yen Lo Wang's Wife' by Joyce Chng'The Perfect Date' by Celestine Trinidad'Riches' by Vonnie Winslow Crist 'At the Edge of a Human Path'...
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15 Stories, 15 Authors. Down a forgotten hallway lie rooms no one has entered. Each room contains a world waiting to be explored. Some beautiful and full of wonder, other dark and full of terrors. You won't know which until you step inside. So take a deep breath, and open the door... Featuring stories by Elmdea Adams, Jen Bair, David Boop, J.T. Evans, Todd Fahnestock, Arlen Feldman, Shannon Fox, Jessica Guernsey, Sam Knight, Chris Mandeville, Kim...
18) Roar, Volume 7
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Welcome to a LEGENDARY volume of ROAR! That's right, the theme for the seventh volume is legend, and it will take you on a journey from a fortune teller's bamboo hut to the end of the world in the coils of a dead snake god, back in time to the Cretaceous and then up to the stars. You'll meet tigers and cranes practicing Kung Fu, a singing frog, a gambling pigeon, a rap-star bearded dragon, a rhinoceros who's friends with a goat, and several creatures...
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In this feel-good fantasy anthology, join the young adventurer Opal, the cunning thief Benna, the goblin warrior Zurt, and others as they each set out to fulfill their respective dreams. Along the way, they embark on thrilling adventures and encounter colorful characters that challenge their beliefs and test their resolve. Happily Ever After will captivate readers with its heartwarming stories of perseverance, determination, and the never-ending pursuit...
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This book is a collection of the second 4 volumes in The Insignia Series (released between 2018 and 2020).The anthologies are:ASIAN SCIENCE FICTIONINSIGNIA VOL.5. includes 8 science fiction stories with Asian characters and/or settings.Contributors: Joyce Chng, Nidhi Singh, Ray Daley, Holly Schofield, Jeremy Szal, L. Chan, Vonnie Winslow Crist, Stewart C. Baker.ASIAN BIRDS & BEASTSINSIGNIA VOL.6. includes 8 short stories with Asian characters, settings,...
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