One chance. That's all I'll have. Along with a choice I can't possibly make. In just a few weeks, I've gone from living in a psychiatric hospital, to learning I have magic, to joining a secret society of witches. I've also had to come to terms with both what I am and where I came from. Half demon, half witch, born in the demon real-a magical mutation created for sacrificial purposes. It's so nice knowing that the woman who raised me only did so because she was planning to spill my blood on her sacrificial altar. So, yeah. No wonder I went crazy. Since joining the ranks of the Shadow Order, I've made friends and enemies. I also fell in love with a kind and sexy guy named Kai. Now, that love has been stolen from me by the same monsters that want to steal my magic. With the clock ticking down on what's left of Kai's life, I need to come up with a solution fast. So far, I've got nothing. Meanwhile, werewolves and vampires are turning up dead, seemingly at the hands of witches. Not surprisingly, those other tribes are calling out for blood. Like that's not enough, witches are being exposed and threatened by a new group calling themselves the Hunters. And what do they want, exactly? Just the eradication of our kind entirely. Then there's the deal I make with a Fae goddess, which at first looks like it might provide me with what I need to defeat my enemies. Instead, it leaves me facing an impossible choice. I'll have to either leave Kai to his fate or doom everyone else. Crossroads Witch is a fast-paced, unpredictable new urban fantasy series that readers are calling "amazing," "with strong female leads," and "full of excitement!" If you like snarky kickass heroines, fast-paced action, magic, witchcraft and romance, then grab it today!

Either I defeat the monster, or I become the monster. As if being locked up in the crazy house wasn't bad enough, I wake up to discover that my nightmares are coming true. As in, the person I trust most in the world just morphed into a bloodthirsty monster. My only chance for escape comes in the form of two women calling out from within a shimmering tunnel that just popped open from out of nowhere. So, it's either stick around and be murdered or jump through some kind of portal. And there I was thinking my new meds were working. I take Door Number Two and find myself ushered into the world of the Shadow Order, an ancient society of witches whose mission is protecting the covens. (Who me, a witch? Well, that sure explains a few things.) I'm given a choice: I can either go it alone and take my chances, or join their magical training program. Seeing as one option involves dying, I soon find myself alongside other young witches learning how to hone their magic. The problem being I didn't even know I had magic, never mind how to use it. There's also the small issue of it being unique enough to act as some sort of monster-luring beacon. While we know next to nothing about the supernatural psycho on the loose, we do know it changes form by hopping in and out of other peoples' bodies. And, right now, the body it wants most is mine. Why don't I find that flattering?

How did I end up being one of the good guys? I'm supposed to be a demon. Just when we thought the threats we were facing might finally be gone, a magical attack forces us to realize we couldn't be more wrong. As if the supposed "Pureblood" witches would stop trying to take down magical mutts like us. Among them these days is our old friend, Zachary, and if he's behind the attack he's right in thinking we haven't forgotten how he betrayed us. Which may be why he decided to strike first. Like they say, there's no animal more dangerous than one who fears itself cornered. As if that isn't enough to have me stressing out completely, I take on a mission of mercy-because, you know, that's what the good guys do-taking me back to the one place to which I swore I'd never return. Namely, the demon realm, this time with Lolo, my very best cambion friend. Like I should be surprised when I find myself once again trapped. Because, hey, that place is basically Hell. But I don't end up ensnared in any way I ever could have imagined, as I end up being forced to play the part of an official bounty hunter serving the crown. To keep me in line, the death priests bind my soul to that of another. He's called a Sentinel and his job is to make sure I do mine, which means hunting the very same souls I came to protect. Of course, he doesn't know who I truly am, and if I don't manage to keep my identity secret I sure as hell won't be leaving Hell again. At least, not alive. Which means the same, of course, for Lolo and those we promised to save. The Shadow Order is a fast-paced, unpredictable new urban fantasy that readers are calling "amazing," "with strong female leads," and "full of excitement!" If you like snarky kickass heroines, fast-paced action, magic, witchcraft and romance, then grab it today! Praise for The Shadow Order: Crossroads Witch Book 1: "My favorite characters are back and they're just as kick butt and wonderfully snarky as ever." "If you like strong female leads, you won't find one stronger. The magic is strong, the characters real and you will not be able to put this one down!" "We all know by now that JS Malcom is magical since everything she writes is gold. This book was no exception. Can't wait to get my greedy hands on the next in the series!" "This story is amazing and I really can't wait for more!!" "Fans of the author's Veil Witch Universe, Fae Witch Chronicles, Demigoddess Chronicles, and Realm Watchers series will get an extra buzz here but newcomers who have never read a Malcom book are equally in for a treat." "I devoured this book, sacrificing many hours of sleep to find out what would happen next!" "I loved it! Hands down!!"

Glenda’s magic might be in healing, but she’s more proud of her non-witch talents. When it comes to crafting culinary delights, everyone inside and outside of Accident knows that Glenda is the best. So when Xavier, a sexy crossroads demon, challenges her to a contest, Glenda doesn’t think twice before accepting. But fun and flirty goes straight to hell in a picnic hamper when her catering clients become horribly sick and Xavier is the only one who had the opportunity to tamper with the food. Can Glenda win against Xavier, or will she lose and forfeit her body and soul to the demon who already has her heart?

This fascinating book uncovers the history behind urban legends and explains how the contemporary iterations of familiar fictional tales provide a window into the modern concerns—and digital advancements—of our society. What do ghost hunting, legend tripping, and legendary monsters have in common with email hoaxes, chain letters, and horror movies? In this follow-up to Libraries Unlimited's Tales, Rumors, and Gossip: Exploring Contemporary Folk Literature in Grades 7–12, author Gail de Vos revisits popular urban legends, and examines the impact of media—online, social, and broadcast—on their current iterations. What Happens Next? Contemporary Urban Legends and Popular Culture traces the evolution of contemporary legends from the tradition of oral storytelling to the sharing of stories on the Internet and TV. The author examines if the popularity of contemporary legends in the media has changed the form, role, and integrity of familiar legends. In addition to revisiting some of the legends highlighted in her first book, de Vos shares new tales in circulation which she sees as a direct result of technological advancements.

Elemental magic has saved a life and summoned a mysterious Entity.Worse yet, a demon has been released from hell and is on the hunt.From Toronto to New Orleans-to the depths of hell, The race is on to the plains east of Denver. A magical battle for the lives of those at the Harris-Shilo Ranch is at hand. New faces, new challenges, and new romances.Travel through time to the pre-Civil War West. You'll be captured by the history and the magic in this time-travel romance turned dark.

"This monumental work has now become... the indispensable tool of all folk narrative scholars." --Southern Folklore Quarterly "A work of this kind can never be quite complete, but in this work Stith Thompson has approached perfection." --Volkskunde "An invaluable aid to students and scholars... " --Reference & Research Book News Indiana University Press, with the generous support of the L. J. and Mary C. Skaggs Foundation, is pleased to announce the republication of this folklore classic, in honor of the centenary of the American Folklore Society.

Magic, witchery, and humor… This set includes ALL 8 stories in The Witches Anonymous Paranormal Romance Series! BONUS prequel included! Join Amy and Lucifer on their journey from enemies to wedding bells. Can a bad witch go good in 13 steps? Not if Lucifer has his way with her!

Ansha and the Spirits -- Rural and Urban -- Health and Healing -- Wives and Husband -- Demons and Spirits -- Insiders and Outsiders -- Mountains -- Coast -- Rivers and Bridges -- Outside the mosque -- Makhuwa and Maka -- Books and Roots -- Muslims of the Spirits, Muslims of the Mosque -- Healers and the Governo -- Nurses and Healers -- Knowing and Not-Knowing -- Patients -- Good and Evil -- Close and Open -- The Dead and the Living -- Juniors and Seniors -- Tradition and Modernity -- Spirits and Women -- Returns -- Life and Death -- Epilogue.