Life above ground is something Lilith has never experienced. When she gets the chance to visit the outside world, to see, firsthand, the monsters that roam the surface, she’s understandably ecstatic. But the infected have a reputation for being dangerous for a reason, and Lilith is about to find out why . . . . This is the story of Lilith, and her . . .
The enigmatic Peacock King, ruler of half of the known world, seeks to possess the land itself by enslaving the spirits of the wild. Gerald, a newly initiated Poet whose magic is as real as he can write it, is also one of the Armed—enforcers of the Law who wield guns with souls. His mission: infiltrate the Peacock King’s Court . . .
A communications specialist in the year 2185 is marooned in deep space by his ship’s assistant (a transgenic fish/humanoid). Stranded just outside the horizon of a supermassive black hole, he begins to send messages back to record his actions and observations. A radio astronomer in present-day Antarctica is listening. Something terrible is about to happen. . . .
Monster Climber follows the adventures of Dr. Dirk Halverstram as he climbs giant monsters in the name of science and, well, adventure. The story unfolds daily via Twitter with recaps every Monday on the main website. You can also check out other fun features like Dirk’s biography and the theories where his current climb, Reptiliton, came from. Full of humor . . .
In the heart of London stands an ominous building with mirrored obsidian windows. It is here at number 42 that the London branch of the Agency is situated, and where the seemingly endless struggle with their enemies, the Solstice, will begin for another night. Mirrorfall: London tells the story of Emma, the only female Agent in existence, and a . . .
When a monster decides to spare the life of a child, he changes the fate of kingdoms, curtails an expanding empire, restores a lost royal dynasty, and most especially, alters his own life forever. Ja’kh’redd, a monstrous Vidos, was out hunting when he came across an orphaned human child amidst the ruins of a recently destroyed caravan. Taking pity . . .
How many times have you hacked down a zombie without thinking about it? Ever wondered who the shadowy force is behind that dungeon? Spared a thought for the poor denizens who are sat around in those chilly Crypts waiting for the next victim? No? Perhaps it’s time to see the story from the other side . . . . . . .
A horror novel invoking a new mythos for the vampire legend which begins in modern day Egypt and then skips over to the United States. Two unsuspecting college age boys become engulfed in something greater than their lives, than their world, and even their reality. Accidentally entangling others in their lives while running from monsters (human and otherwise), they find . . .
I was first asked to read this story by a friend because of the constant references to DnD, and I must say I was impressed.
The story is set in a standard Dungeon and is told from the perspective of several creatures that, as a frequent Dungeons & Dragons player, I [more . . .]
I’m not a huge fan of fantasy stories, and have a habit of shying away from vampire and werewolf tales, especially since there has been such a glut of these stories in commercial publishing lately. HOWEVER, Above Ground is no simple fantasy story, instead melding elements of science fiction and steampunk alchemy into a richly detailed landscape where the fish [more . . .]