The Dark One has returned . . and the world of Magika is in peril once more! The lives of all Magikals – dwarves, trolls, dragons, and others – are threatened as the sorcerer seeks to stamp out life on Magika by covering it with an impenetrable Shroud of Darkness. In desperation, the Magikals turn to the four friends from Bangalore. But can the children help? For this time, the Dark One has the support of Kyalla, the evil Queen of the Shadow World. The tasks before the children are daunting: they have to obtain the Book of Spells from a dragon, journey to the Ice Mountains – home of the giants – and close the portal through which the Shroud is spreading. But the Dark One knows they are coming, and his armies of deadly creatures are waiting for them! Will they accomplish their quest? Or is this the end of the enchanted world of Magika?

The Power of Darkness: 560+ Supernatural Thrillers, Macabre Tales & Eerie Mysteries is a formidable anthology that charts the shadows and intricacies of the human psyche across epochs, geographies, and literary styles. This collection traverses the eerie corridors of Gothic horrors, delves into the enigmatic depths of psychological thrillers, and ventures into the heart of cosmic mysteries, showcasing the rich tapestry of humanity's confrontation with the unknown and the supernatural. The diversity of the narratives, from the haunting isolation of a ghost story to the complex intricacies of a mystery unwinding in a seemingly mundane setting, highlights the anthology's remarkable scope. Standout pieces within the collection push the boundaries of the genre, offering fresh perspectives on fear, the uncanny, and the struggle between light and darkness, without being tethered to a single authorial voice. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe and Charlotte Brontë to lesser-known figures who have carved deep impressions in the realms of the supernatural and the surreal, bring a multiplicity of cultural backgrounds, philosophical insights, and narrative techniques. Their collective works, enriched by historical contexts and cultural influences, illustrate the evolution of supernatural and mystery literature through time, uncovering how societal fears and aspirations have been projected onto the canvas of the unknown. This anthology not only serves as a confluence of varied literary movements but also as a dialogue between generations of storytellers, weaving together a complex web of thematic explorations that transcend temporal and geographical boundaries. The Power of Darkness is an essential compendium for readers eager to explore the labyrinthine depths of supernatural fiction. Offering not merely tales of intrigue and horror but a nuanced window into the human condition through the lens of the eerie and the macabre, this anthology invites readers on a journey through the specters of the collective human imagination. It is recommended for its educational value, the breadth of insights into the evolution of literary horror and mystery, and the rich dialogue it fosters between the myriad authors interpretations of darkness and light. Delve into this collection to experience the full spectrum of night's power to both terrify and enlighten.

Cape Cove, Indiana, 1998. After the strange events of the summer of 1997, the members of ‘The Crew’ try to get back to some semblance of their normal lives lived before the arrival of the Liber Malficous, but the darkened corners of their strange little town have a different agenda in store for them as new players involve themselves in their lives. With Bobby and Fall having moved on to life in West Lafayette, it is up to the remaining members to get over their petty squabbles and band together once again to fight the spreading evil trying to influence Cape Cove from new angles, and with the help of new allies whose unexpected arrival plays havoc on the members of ‘The Crew’ and provides even more strain on already frustrated friendships. Who is the peculiar Ezekiel Wrathbone, and why has he suddenly come forward from his isolation in the hidden and reclusive Manor House of Ravensroost to involve himself in the lives of ‘The Crew’? Who is the beautiful but deadly Salome, and what are her motivations to get in between the members and provide new strain on those old friendships? What are the strange creatures no longer complacent in their underground activities that now steal and kill indiscriminately above ground and in the light of day? Return now to the small rural town of Cape Cove to meet new denizens and further explore the strange happenings and burgeoning love to be found in ‘the Age of Dial-up Internet.’

a guy telling his two grand kids a story about the legend of the great one. Of the battles he faced. An in the end the truth is reviled.

Can darkness and light unite to save Asgaard? Unleash the power of the night in book 3 of the Heavenly War series! Witness the epic struggle as darkness and light unite to save Asgaard from annihilation. Nott, hidden amidst the ruins of a shattered heaven, toils relentlessly to aid the embattled mortals of Midgaard. In the realm of night, darkness is her ally. But the war reaches her doorstep, and her grandfather, the enigmatic Loki, calls for her allegiance in his bid to conquer Asgaard. Tyr, haunted by visions of the night goddess for a millennium, now seizes his one chance to reconnect with the woman who once walked away from Asgaard—a woman who’d eluded him for a thousand years. Yet, Nott's ties to a dark lineage threaten to place her on the opposing side of the celestial conflict that blazes across the heavens. Enjoy an enthralling tale that merges mythology, magic, and destiny in the ultimate clash of gods as they shape the fate of Asgaard and the entire world.

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A stunning new fantasy adventure in the acclaimed Avaryan Chronicles Hailed as "a sweeping saga, spiced with exciting, unexpected plot twists" (Publishers Weekly), Judith Tarr's richly imagined Avaryan fantasy series has gained a broad and devoted following that eagerly awaits each new book. The first five volumes in the series chronicle the reign of a living Sun God and his descendants in an exotic realm torn by warring magical forces. Now, after more than five years, Judith Tarr at last offers her many fans a stunning new chapter in this majestic epic. A wild, spoiled princeling of the house of Han-Gilen, Indaros Karelios is handsome, arrogant, a seducer and tavern-crawler with little regard for the noble line that spawned him. But Daros is also a mage, unruly, untrained, and unbound by the constraints that block other workers of magic. Caught violating the mages' gravest prohibition, crossing through the forbidden gates between the worlds, Daros is brought to judgment before the Lady Merian, ruler of the Golden Empire, Mistress of the Gates, and heir of Avaryan. But in Daros' eyes, Merian sees something no one else has seen—a power that far exceeds any she has ever known, and a burning passion that kindles her own restive desires. Unable to take his life, Merian exiles Daros to serve the one person who might tame him, the Emperor Estarion, the near-immortal who relinquished his rule to live a simpler life in the lands to the north. As Daros learns to control his dawning powers under Estarion's discipline, he discovers a hideous truth: a vast, inexorable wave of darkness is approaching, devouring world after world. Recklessly seeking its limits, Daros vanishes into the chill night, and Estarion, too, is swept up by the shadow, landing on the shores of darkness, where he begins a new life in an ancient land plagued by demons of the night. Embattled and alone, Lady Merian calls upon her circle of mages to summon the power that will turn back the darkness, as Daros descends to the deepest heart of the darkness, risking his own life and soul to turn back the endless night.