"Somebody was yelling in the room now, one of the strange men, and her mother was screaming and screaming. But Button was only dimly aware of the sounds. Her consciousness had shrunk down to focus on the body that was blocking her hole- –and the warm, thick liquid that was dripping onto her hand." Button is an 11 year old, bubbly and intelligent girl who is haunted in her dreams by a tapping …
When desire rises, angels will fall. Over the past century, Belphagor has made a name for himself in Heaven's Demon District as a card sharp, thief, and charming rogue. Though he's content with his own company, he enjoys applying the sweet sting of discipline to a willing backside-angel, demon, and even the occasional human. He's not particular. But when a hotheaded young firespirit…
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L.M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who is mistakenly sent to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla …
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of «buccaneers and buried gold.» Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an «X,» schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.
In When the Goddess Wakes, the final book of the Ring-Sworn trilogy, Howard Andrew Jones returns to the five realms of the Dendressi to conclude his heroic, adventure-filled epic fantasy trilogy. The Naor hordes have been driven from the walls, but the Dendressi forces are scattered and fragmented, and their gravest threat lies before them. For their queen has slain the ruling council and fled wit…
Anne of Avonlea is a 1909 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Anne is about to start her first term teaching at the Avonlea school, although she will still continue her studies at home with Gilbert, who is teaching at the nearby White Sands School. The book soon introduces Anne's new and problematic neighbour, Mr. Harrison, and his foul-mouthed parro…
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was the leading ghost-story writer of the 19th century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. Three of his best known works are Uncle Silas, Carmilla and The House by the Churchyard.
The Adventures of Pinocchio also simply known as Pinocchio, is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Pescia. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.It was originally published in a serial form as The Story of a Puppet (Italian: La storia di un burattino) in the Giornale per i bambi…
London: A group of thirty-somethings meet to celebrate a birthday. All seems normal. But, after two years of trying, Claire and Anthony have still not conceived a child, and pulsing with the fear of terrorist attacks, the city is crackling with tension. Befriending a young girl, Nora, Claire finds herself drawn as her maternal instincts begin to blur. Meanwhile, Anthony is forced to question his j…
Sequel to the #1 bestselling epic fantasy Sands.2016 Utah Book Award FinalistStorms rage across the Sharani Desert. Change is in the wind. Lhaurel has saved the Rahuli, but now she is trapped in a restless slumber, haunted by nightmares from the battle in the Oasis. The madman who tried to destroy the clans is safely locked away in the Roterralar Warren but continues to warn them of a looming thre…
There are worse things to lose than a good name.Belphagor is used to being on top-at the gaming table and in the bedroom. But as a boyfriend? He's pretty much out of his element. Temperamental firespirit Vasily has stuck by his side so far, giving Belphagor some of the most intense sexual experiences of his life. But their relationship is far from perfect. Vasily's rebellious nature expo…
Я вернулся домой. Вместе со мной в родной город вернулся туман, и сквозь него я должен добраться к другу на чаепитие.
Они самые обычные девочки, живущие в обычном городе, но с подачи неизвестной Принцессы неизвестного измерения они становятся Мистическими Принцессами, которым нужно побороть Злодея, наводящего ужас на каждого жителя Магического измерения. Но вот незадача - все идет не по плану. Принцессу похищают, а девочки должны выполнить миссию, не забывая о беззаботной жизни подростка. Как говорится, Век Мисти…
Как вы уже наверняка догадались, Стив попал в очередной мир в «Майнкрафте»! На этот раз его ждут огромный пес (такой ли уж пес, на самом деле?), захватывающее приключение в пещере, первое сражение с монстрами. А ещё первый настоящий друг! Ох, Стиву предстоят жаркие деньки! Приготовьтесь! Вас ждут тонны шуток, обалденные приключения, скелеты и море веселья!
Первая аудиокнига в цикле «Одиссея капитана Балка»! Триумф России в войне с Японией меняет как политический расклад в мире, так и внутрироссийскую ситуацию. В «беге от революции» получена фора, и нужно успеть ею правильно распорядиться. Но реформы, на которые с подачи иновремян решается Николай II, неизбежно сталкиваются с противодействием влиятельных, непримиримых противников. Мировые игроки стр…