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In the shadowy city of Silvo, Theo, a gifted medium, stumbles upon a sinister grimoire within the arcane walls of the Waking Eye Bookshop. Fearing the dark intentions of its previous owner, a necromancer, Theo's life intertwines with a tale of demons and exorcisms. Garth, haunted by the failures of his exorcisms and plagued by accusations, is no necromancer. Yet demons relentlessly assail him, leaving him puzzled and tormented. When their paths converge, Theo and Garth discover an inexplicable connection, tinged with something both angelic and fae. As they delve deeper into the grimoire's ...

Beck’s suffering from his trauma over Miranda the vampire and Tobias the fairy. Tarn wants to help his lover recover as he's experienced similar pain in the past. Martin the satyr recommends a healer, Shannon, to discuss their respective woes and problems. But things go awry and Shannon forces them to help her. Can they crack the wizard's spell-book and save themselves? Eric, Nutmeg, and Cecily search for Tarn and Beck and meet Tobias the fairy.

Miranda and Carroll are possessed by Towasa, god of destruction. They’re rampaging through the forest, destroying everything. Cedric, Beck's long-lost father, has returned with the means to destroy Towasa. But can Tarn, Beck, and their friends face Towasa without harming Miranda? Will Beck and Cecily forgive Cedric? Why has Patricia collapsed? And what part does Tobias have to play?

Adagio of Ellegus by author Agatha Larkin becomes a bestseller and she's invited to the film set based on her fantasy novel series. She meets a couple of strange characters at the airport who whisk her away to what she thinks is the film set. But in fact, she's actually in the world of Ellegus that she created. Uh-oh. And there's no main character in sight right where the book is supposed to start. Agatha steps up into the role, but there are a bunch of changes going on. She needs to figure out what's going on and how to get back to the real world-if she can.

Celebrate the holiday season with Tarn, Beck, and all of their friends! Hang Christmas wreaths, shop for the latest toy, sign Christmas cards and go on a ski vacation! Wherever there’s trouble, mischief, merriment and cheer, Tarn, Beck, and all of their friends will be there! Happy New Year!

Celebrate the holidays once more with Tarn, Beck, and all their friends and family as they go ice-skating, tangle with Jack Frost, sing Christmas carols, and become part of a Christmas classic. Enjoy all these stories and more in Merry Gentlemen & Ladies!

Celebrate the holidays with Tarn, Beck, and their friends and family as they scramble for Christmas presents, dance the Nutcracker, read the Night Before Christmas and fly with Santa Claus. AU after The Werewolf and the Chimera

Paka, his sister Inga, and their mother Sisila race to the Za Desert with their new friends Eldo, a spirit healer, and his wife Ama. They’re going to warn Paka's adoptive uncle Basha, who Eldo and Ama journeyed with on a quest, about the approach of the evil fire sorcerer Mun D'hia and his army. Mun D’hia is bent on destroying Basha and the other Knights of Arria who killed Doomba, and he’s already claimed the life of Oaka, Paka’s father. To get ahead of Mun D'hia's army, Paka and his group take a perilous shortcut that could lead to their downfall. Meanwhile, a devastating defeat ...

Jobe and Paracleus might have split up, but they reunite again in a series of events from the Legends of Arria. An epic fantasy series, the Legends of Arria features a group of heroes trying to defeat the evil dark lord Doomba. Jobe and Paracleus get caught up in the drama. In these excerpts, Jobe becomes part of the Knights of Arria while Paracleus tries his best to protect Jobe from such dangerous shenanigans. They also meet a talking falcon named Fato, who is a bit peculiar and suspicious. Then all hell breaks loose as Jobe and Paracleus are separated, with Paracleus presumed dead. Can ...

Tarn and Beck have settled down in their new lives in the city of Dosile. But Professor Patricia arrives at their doorstep with an urgent plea for help. Smugglers have kidnapped animals from the enchanted forest, including a unicorn foal. Martin the satyr has fallen into their clutches. It's up to Tarn, Beck, and Patricia to save the day once more. But can they outmaneuver a mysterious foe targeting Tarn and Beck?

Professor Patricia and Martin the satyr race towards the city of Silvo to warn them of an impending attack from Klavis, Martin's foe, and a monstrous army of giant ram, minotaur, oni, boar creatures, and more. However, Patricia's still angry at Martin for keeping secrets from her, and she's further upset when she learns he's made another mistake. Can they find a way to get along and warn the city in time? Or will they be trapped by the monsters and quagmire of the swamp?

Seventh Dwarfstar, a solar mining vessel, is cruising past a dwarf star when they pick up a capsule floating through space. Aboard the capsule, Sierra has just barely escaped the tyranny of Hatcheta, ruler of Nagiha Space Station, alive. She’s welcomed on board Seventh Dwarfstar by its ragtag crew. She keeps her past a secret from the others until betrayal shatters them. Seventh Dwarfstar is a retelling of Snow White in space.

Magic and mayhem collide in "The Tales of Tarn & Beck" short story collection. When Sir Pacaben from the Legends of Arria series unexpectedly appears through a magical portal, Tarn and Beck find themselves on a whirlwind mission to save their friends Cecily, Nutmeg, and Eric, trapped beneath the enchanted forest. Facing cultists, zombies, and vengeful gods, Nutmeg and Cecily must summon their courage to rescue Eric. Meanwhile, possessed by the god of destruction, Miranda and Carroll unleash chaos in the forest. Beck's long-lost father, Cedric, holds the key to stopping the chaos, but the ...

Featured in Tarn and Beck, Eric the Relic Collector is back to tell the adventure of the Sword of Sir Swillmore. A lost relic that the rulers of two kingdoms vie for, the Sword of Sir Swillmore is located somewhere in the Whispering Forest. Eric the Relic Collector is dashing and daring, or at least he thinks he is, and he always gets the job done. Springing every trap in his way and leaping over obstacles, he can get around anything and find the treasure. But when the competition gets tough and his little sister Nutmeg is involved, can Eric get around this? Or will Eric fumble and fail? A ...

The first retelling of The Knights of Arria Basha swears a foolish oath to retrieve Tau's Cup, a holy grail for the girl he loves. He sets forth on a dangerous quest that will lead him through the country of Arria. At first accompanied by his adoptive brother Oaka, he's soon joined by Fato, a talking royal messenger falcon. Then a warrior girl named Monika, a bard named Jaquan, and Sir Pacaben become part of the group. Together they will face obstacles as they're pitted against the Followers and Servants of Doomba, who will do anything to stop the return of the Knights of Arria. (2008 ...

Lord Kotak seeks to usurp the throne of Arria and destroy King Womba with magic he inherited from the evil Doomba. He’s hired an assassin griffin to attack Lord Fobata, and sowed dissent among the royal guards. Secluded in the dungeon, the wizard Yaggee aids Kotak and teaches him how to use his powers in secret. Kotak has also hired the bandit Shama and his gang to steal Tau’s Cup, the grail of the gods, from Basha, the lion of light who destroyed Doomba. Years ago, Basha and his wife Monika survived a dangerous quest along with their allies to recover Tau's Cup. Everyone separated and ...

Mercutio, about to fight Tybalt, is disrupted by the appearance of a giant beanstalk in Verona. The Literary World is fracturing. As d'Artagnan of The Three Musketeers meets Constance Bonacieux, she's kidnapped. Marguerite St. Just, Aline de Kercadiou and Roxane disappear from the pages of The Scarlet Pimpernel, Scaramouche and Cyrano de Bergerac. The heroes are called together by Mercutio, who warns them that the villains are banding together to take over the Literary World. They must stop the villains and save their beloved ladies. The ladies, on the other hand, are tired of being ...

Paracleus, a fox shapeshifter who's faced trouble before, hopes he’s found his future in Jobe the bard. Then a dangerous accident unearths secret powers Paracleus didn’t know he possessed. Paracleus can’t answer all the questions about his past when something's hidden from him. Jobe wants to help him, but Paracleus can’t deal with his repressed nature. Then Paracleus is kidnapped by a wizard and a noble lady investigating a magical disturbance. Jobe’s father Jaquan has also shown up to repair the rift between him and Jobe. Everyone is distracted, dealing with rebels, soldiers, ...

Tarn and Beck have reset the clocks and gone back to the beginning. They used the power of the elfin light to time travel and save their family and friends. They changed their pasts and now they're living new lives, free from shadows. But they’re separated. Tarn and Beck have never met. But the villains Komotuvu, Tobias, Damian and Orfea have teamed up. They remember their past lives and how Tarn, Beck, and their friends ruined their plans. The villains hold grudges against Tarn and Beck as they try to reach the mystical city of Anglinore and the Dreamers’ Reliquary, which can bring any...

Tourmaline has a fantasy list of things he wants to do, like climb a tower, wake a sleeping princess, fight a dragon, and more before he settles down. Rollo is a young grumpy wizard who doesn’t want to go on an adventure. But he might help Tourmaline fulfill his fantasy list for the right price. This is the start of Rollo and Tourmaline’s journey. They meet some interesting characters, and a whole world of fantasy, magic, and adventure opens up for them. This is the Fantasy List. What’s on your list?