Meeting in Samarra : oriental legend by Orlando Fernandes (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

A wealthy merchant goes to Baghdad, where his servant is surprised by the presence of Death. Pretending to outwit that specter, he flees to Samarra, where he has a terrible surprise.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Cryptid by Lana Szabo (4 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

A group of friends travel to northern Michigan for a weekend of fun but as soon as they arrive the cabin is overrun with flora, fauna, and other signs of life. Their van tires sink into the mud during a torrential storm, forcing them to stay at the cabin until they can get help. Increasingly cryptic happenings take hold, leading to rising tensions, both with each other and a mysterious stranger that has been watching them from the woods.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Daughter of Or by Stephanie Roehler (4 Reviews)    Price verified 26 minutes ago

In its first week, Daughter of Or hit #8 on Amazon's New Release LGBTQ+ Horror rankings "They trusted someone more powerful to protect them, but powerful people make a lot of false promises. If you prove they can survive him, their power could be their own again. And just imagine what powerful women could do." Benca Varrón? is a beast of the wilds -- her impulses and moods supernaturally dangerous. At least, that's what her superstitious aunt says. Benca's attempts to be a good girl have never been enough to change her mind and half the village is convinced she's a madwoman. Thus, when the prince hosts a summer ball, Benca's aunt bars her from attending. But Benca just wants to dance. So, finally, Benca defies her aunt and crashes the party. There, she meets the charming Count András Nádasdy. After a night of mischief and romance, he vows to marry her and give her the lifetime of freedom she's been denied. However, once in András's home, Benca discovers her betrothed is an immortal, bloodthirsty night creature who plans to make her just like him. She'll never leave his castle again. To reclaim the freedom she deserves, Benca must brave the dark horror of the halls to ally with András' other brides, discover the secrets of the beastly castle around her, and trick her intended into letting her stake him through the heart. Content Warnings: Blood, blood-letting, body horror, character death, choking, darkness, familial abuse, human consumption, imprisonment, gore, manipulation, mental illness, misogyny, monsters, murder, near-drowning, relationship abuse, self-harm, sexual harassment, suicidal thoughts, violence

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Beautiful Beast by Lucy Anne Holland (Amazon Digital Services) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 37 minutes ago

My name is Kalista. They call me the beast. Kalista has been cursed by a powerful sorceress and is now a prisoner in her own palace. As petals fall from an enchanted rose, her fate and the sorceress's victory draw nearer. But Kalista refuses to be defeated so easily and uses her own magic to push against the bindings. Yet what if it is not enough and the only way the curse might be shattered is through the help of another? When Arawn crosses into the beast's domain, he has one motive: revenge for his brother's death. But as he draws nearer to the beast and is surrounded by invisible servants, magical banquets, and an enchanted forest, he realizes that this beast is much more complex and much more human than he first thought. As their paths intertwine, Kalista must risk opening her heart to another, while Arawn must learn to see past his hate and prejudice. Together, they struggle against spells, wolves, and time itself to break the curse. If they fail, Kalista will fall asleep and will never again wake.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Modern Gospel by Elizabeth Love (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

This is the story of a miracle worker in the modern world. "It should be widely read." - Kelsey Mason

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Into FaerLand (Blood of the Fae Book 1) by A.J. Ponder (Phantom Feather Press) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 26 minutes ago

"We never steal children. We only swap them. An eye for an eye, a child for a child." Aiden's mission to retrieve the Sword Master from demon territory doesn't go to plan as he falls dangerously in love with the Swordsmaster, Keera. She's pretty as a fae, and a strong, graceful fighter and with every movement she makes, he falls harder. Keera and Aiden both ignore all the warnings, marry, and have two beautiful daughters. Meanwhile, Keera's swords, forged with cold iron and adorned with fae silver, have angered the fae. Determined to pay the humans back, the ruler of FaerLand, Queen Persephone, orders Lettie to switch her beloved changeling, Nada, for one of Keera and Aiden's children. Lettie's heart breaks as Nada is torn from her hands and replaced with a snotty human child. Now, the one person she loved in all the world is gone, she will do anything to bring Nada back... ... including killing Keera and Aiden to end the fairy bargain. If you love fae, fairytales, and heart-pounding adventure pick up your copy of Into FaerLand today.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

The Movement: A Children's Story for Grown-ups by Dave Burns (Uncarvedbooks) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

"We were made... then we were left." - The Other The Movement: A Children's Story for Grown-ups is the tale of a little clockwork man and his search for the Maker and the cruel joke. Told by the narrator in a 'sitting around the fireplace enjoying a warm cup of cocoa' sort of way, the reader embarks on a journey through a wondrous land inhabited by wondrous creatures. Yet, the reader soon discovers that the wonder of these creatures is blanketed in a thick comforter of despair brought on by the cruelty of the joke. Curl up in a comfy chair. dear Reader - cocoa and cookies at the ready - and embark on this whimsical tale of discovery. And - if I may dare to speak? - who knows what you may discover... For the child in all of us - D Compared to: C.S. Lewis - The Chronicles of Narnia Lewis Carroll - Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass John Bunyan - Pilgrim's Progress The Wizard of Oz and Disney

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Red's Alphas (Wolves of Crimson Hollow Book 1) by Michelle Hercules (Infinite Sky Publishing) (2,982 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

What if Red Riding Hood didn't fall in love with one Big Bad Wolf but three? I've been a city girl my entire life. But when my grandmother got sick, I didn't think twice before packing my bags and moving to Crimson Hollow, a small town in West Virginia. Two years later, I'm still here and finally adjusting to the quiet life. Only there's nothing ordinary about this town. A walk in the woods proved almost deadly and left me changed forever. I was attacked by a rogue wolf, and now, I belong to the Crimson Hollow pack. I'm a shifter. To make matters worse, my arrival in the pack created a rift among the wolves, making it impossible to tell friend from foe, including the three alpha's sons who have taken a keen interest in me. If dealing with all that wasn't enough, wolves are disappearing. We must discover who is behind it, or there won't be a pack left to fight over.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Days of Endless Night: A fantasy retelling of Norse mythology (Runeblade Saga Book 1) by Matt Larkin (Incandescent Phoenix Books) (121 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Every runeblade holds a curse... Hervor's sword cannot be sheathed without taking a life. She gladly pays the price to destroy the man who murdered her family. She has tracked him across the land. She has joined his crew when he sailed to the ends of Midgard. And her chance draws near. But what if her only chance for survival is in his hands? On an island where horrors stalk the night, can she trust the murderer?

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales

Wolf Games: Granite Lake Wolves #3 (Northern Lights Shifters Book 3) by Vivian Arend (478 Reviews)    Price verified 11 minutes ago

A standalone title in New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend's light-hearted, feel-good paranormal series. ~~~~~ True love's path never did run smooth. After seven years of total denial, Margaret Raynor's inner wolf is in full revolt. Weak and shaky, she literally falls into the very large and capable arms of the Granite Lake Beta, Erik Costanov. Just looking at another wolf scares her to death. One as big and sexy as Erik? Really bad idea, no matter what her libido says. She wants no part of him until she resolves her issues. Sheer chance puts Erik in the right place at the right time to catch Maggie, but the realization that hits him with the force of a full body shot is no accident. She's his mate, and while he'll be as patient as possible, no way is she doing anything without him from now on. Fate agrees -- tossing them together to compete in the premier sporting event for wolves in the north, They'll have to face her fears or lose their future. Warning: Contains uber-sexy werewolves of Russian descent, reluctant mates, and exotic travels through the Yukon wilderness. Includes sarcasm and hot nookie under the Midnight Sun.

Genre: Mythology & Folk Tales