Outside the hallowed halls of Roslyn Academy, the Order of the Dragon unscrupulously nurtures supernatural entities to further their clandestine designs. As Jade, Ash, Alessandra, and Vlad return to the academy, their eagerly awaited reunion with Lucien is tinged with a heavy sense of longing. Avery, the woman who holds Lucien's heart captive, remains ensnared within the treacherous clutches of her malevolent father. With an unwavering determination to bring her back, Lucien seeks the assistance of a formidable witch from beyond the academy's confines—a specialist skilled in the art of finding the lost. Guided by the faint but hopeful breadcrumbs Avery has left behind, they inch ever closer to her concealed location, racing against the relentless passage of time. A gallant rescue team assembles, ready to face any peril in their relentless quest to liberate Avery from the abyss of darkness. Meanwhile, Avery awakens within the chilling confines of her father's lair, fully aware of the nightmarish experiments that await her. When Lucien's reassuring voice reaches her, promising salvation, it ignites a fragile spark of hope within her. Yet, as her father's malevolent experiments intensify, Avery's resilience and determination are tested to their limits. Can she endure the ceaseless onslaught long enough for her rescuers to set her free? The Veiled Huntress is a Supernatural Paranormal Fantasy fifth novella in the Of Knights and Monsters series. The story is set in Roslyn Academy (England, UK), Garmarth Castle (Scotland) and Château de Draven (France) and is imbued with secret societies, supernatural creatures, and an action-packed adventure that takes our characters on a harrowing journey of courage, love, and sacrifice. Supernatural paranormal fantasy suspense adventure, Vampires vamps vampyre Dracula Vlad, Spells magic mystery curses cursed revenge, Academy school secrets secret society, Europe Romania France travelling quest, Quick fast read short story stories, love story romance romantic lovers relationship

Admon’s Bastard. Assassin apprentice. Trained spy. My mother named me Raziel—‘Hidden Truth’ in the old tongue. Did she know what hidden destiny awaits me in this goddess-forsaken empire of forbidden magic and deadly intrigue? The secrets of her past remain beyond my reach, shared only by Admon himself. Even then, she never trusted him with everything. Surely, she must have known. A spy for a mother. An assassin for a guardian... What else could I possibly become? Follow Raziel as he starts his journey to become a legend of the empire in this first short novel of the vividly-rendered Fatal Empire series by the author of the World of Lasniniar series, Jacquelyn Smith.

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Megan Linski weaves a heartbreaking young adult dark fantasy of action, adventure, found family, and healing. In a realm where warriors are bestowed with supernatural powers, one girl has the destiny to save the realm, or go down defending it. After being on the run since they were small children, Dylan and her twin brother Devin have lost everything. They seek revenge by joining the Rhodi; a group of elite magic casters who are the world's last line of defense against evil. Darkness is gathering under a tyrant who desires to crush freedom forever, and only the Rhodi can stop her. To survive, Dylan and her brother must face mystical creatures, explore dangerous castles, solve mysteries, consort with spies, and outsmart the tyrant before she destroys the world. On her journey, Dylan will discover the bonds of found family, romance... and a strength inside of her she never knew existed.

Casimir Thorne, marked for death by the Order of the Dragon, emerges from the ashes of his sanctuary, vowing vengeance. Once an esteemed knight of the Order, Casimir’s fusion with a demonic sword has made him the hunted. His refuge at the Hajun temple, a makeshift family among the serene mountainside, is brutally destroyed, igniting a relentless thirst for retribution. Seeking allies in his war against tyranny, Casimir finds himself at Roslyn Academy, where Vlad Dracula and Lucien de Winter welcome him, recognising the potential of his cursed heritage. Together, they forge a daring alliance, rallying supernatural entities against the Order’s reign of terror. With Casimir’s demonic sword as their beacon of hope, they strategise to dismantle the Order’s leadership once and for all. But unity brings vulnerability. Their congregation at the academy might just be the opportunity the Order has been waiting for—a chance to annihilate the resistance in one fell swoop. The stakes are higher than ever. Will Casimir and his allies herald a new dawn of freedom, or will their assembly mark the end of their fight, crushed by the Order’s definitive strike? The Shadowbound Knight is the sixth Supernatural Paranormal Fantasy suspense novella in the Of Knights and Monsters series, set in Hajun Temple (Japan), Roslyn Academy (England, UK), and various secret European locations and features secret societies, supernatural encounters, thrilling adventures, plot twists, and a stark contrast between light and dark, alongside themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Can a mere mortal outwit a goddess? Even now, as I wonder how many heartbeats I have left in my body, I do not know. How much power does a prophecy carry in an empire where deadly politics and intrigue reign supreme, and gods are denied as superstition? The fate of those I love most hinges on such questions. For good or ill, I have tried my best to make the path set out before me my own... The choices of Raziel’s mother Moriah continue to weave her son’s destiny in this short story prequel from the vividly rendered Fatal Empire fantasy series by the author of the World of Lasniniar series, Jacquelyn Smith. (This adventure takes place before Keeper of Secrets, the first book in the Fatal Empire series, and is a follow-up to “Keeper of Prophecy.”)

Troy, New York, 1853. Two Irish immigrants—a man and a woman—die shortly after drinking beer poured by a neighbor. Was it poisoned? And if so, was their slayer the beautiful mistress of an important Democratic politician? Many Trojans soon answer yes to both questions, but others question the guilt of the glamorous accused. Rumored to be the once-respectable Miss Charlotte Wood, a former student at Emma Willard's elite Troy Female Seminary and the runaway wife of a British lord, her identity remains in doubt, and the air of mystery is only heightened by her decision to remain hidden behind a veil during her trial, which earns her the nickname "The Veiled Murderess." As the affair widens to include the antebellum social and political worlds of Troy and Albany, the blossoming scandal threatens important people on both sides of the Atlantic. Drawing on newspapers, court documents, and other records of the time, Jeanne Winston Adler attempts to come to an understanding of the truth behind the strange affair of the veiled murderess. In the process, she addresses a number of topics important to our understanding of nineteenth-century life in New York State, including the changing roles of women, the marginal position of the Irish, and the contentious political firmament of the time.

Assassins, danger, intrigue… The Dharakmeni Empire does not welcome the faint at heart. (Or anyone else, for that matter.) But fear not, dear reader! The Shining Kingdom’s foremost adventurer, Yarden the Wanderer, knows all the ins (inns?) and outs of the continent’s most reclusive (and reviled) region. Let Yarden guide you—as only he can—on a journey through the empire’s customs, caste system, and cuisine. Explore esoteric temples dedicated to the endless expressions of the goddess. Meander your way through a myriad of marketplaces. Impress the locals with your nebulous, newfound knowledge! ...Learn just enough to become an adventurer in your own right with this glorious guide, funded by the Temple of the Keeper of Wonder, and recorded by the scribe of the World of Lasniniar series, Jacquelyn Smith. Please note: Yarden the Wanderer and the Temple of the Keeper of Wonder in no way claim responsibility for any harm or mishap that befalls visitors of the Dharakmeni Empire before or after reading this guide—including, but not limited to death or enslavement.