Laura is telling the truth about being from Faerie. But not about anything else.
Darri has been waiting years for her brother’s return… because only she can protect the rest of her family from him.
Sarli is one of a long line of abandoned girls chosen to be a human sacrifice. But she’s planning for her turn to go a little differently.
Seven previously published fantasy stories by Leah Cypess, author of Mistwood & Nightspell.

“When Tommy Adams Burned The World: Part 1, Into The Province” is the first part in a six part series.

Follow the adventure of Tommy Adams, a boy with magical powers, dropped into the fantastical land of The Province. Chased by zombie pirates, an alchemist and the fairy prince’s Knight and his page, Tommy has to figure out why the Daemons that own his soul have sent him there all the while staying two steps ahead of everyone.

In this tale of lost faith and redemption, an outbreak of restless spirits threatens the safety of the bog-dwellers. Imaen, a disillusioned, bitter priestess, is forced to accompany her mentor into the icy swamps to learn why the spirits walk and to help put them to rest again. But when her mentor is attacked and slain by one of these spirits, Imaen must find the courage and the faith she needs to solve the mystery on her own. If she fails, the evil behind the outbreak could claim her soul as well, leaving her a forlorn spirit wandering through the mists of Blackfen Bog. (First published as a serial in Silver Blade at http://www.silverblade.net, summer 2009)

“I heard every snicker, every whisper, saw every grimace, and glance filled with pity. Well, no more! Those people will rue the day they laughed at me.”
Senda shook his head. He couldn’t deny what Lucian said. “People were afraid, they didn’t know how to react…”
Senda stood rooted to the spot, watching the bald Mystic, Anali, lead his Lord to his bedchamber. He couldn’t hear what Anali whispered to Lucian, but Anali turned and grinned.
Dear Spirits, what have I done? The man’s feral grin worried Senda. It was clear to him that Lucian was different, though up and moving. He knew he should be happy that his Lord was well.

But at what cost?

Fifteen-year-old Ryder has grown accustomed to his peaceful life in Vahdlah. But when King Troy threatens to destroy his homeland, Ryder becomes his city’s only hope for survival. He must enter the labyrinth: a maze filled with secret rooms, other worlds, and terrifying creatures. Can Ryder make it out of the labyrinth alive, and save the ghost who has stolen his heart?

 In a post-apocalyptic future, a woman protects young children while tending a farm in an abandoned football stadium. On a distant Earth-like planet, a boy accomplishes something extraordinary, then awaits his reward. And on a majestic airship, a man is given just five minutes every seventy-three days to view the outside world. Twilight Candleflies collects these three tales of speculative fiction into one short story collection that will have you wondering “What If?” all night long.

Sometimes size does matter…

Stephen couldn’t walk by the old pirate, outnumbered and losing a fight. Of course he had to help. He didn’t expect a ‘thank you’ for saving the Captain’s life, and he sure didn’t expect a gift, especially a gift like this! How could it be fairies are real, and yet he had no idea?

She is so beautiful… and so tiny. There’s no reason to stick together, except that Trisha might need his help, at least for the time being to stay safe. Besides, she can help him find his brother. But when they track him down, a secret comes out. The pirates want their fairy back and his brother is mixed up in the mess of it.

Everyone wants to find that special one, but “Phen” and Trisha both know they’re dreaming. How can they make a love like this work? And that’s a question for when they’re lives aren’t in danger.

In the town of Kaiyeth on the edge of Birviod wood, Kenhesho discovers the power of fear. A Tale of the Shining Lands.

Like most skinshifters, Ariane Conant doesn’t have much use for magic, but, as a faerie, she knows it when she sees it. When she’s sent to spy on a suspicious group of mages, Ariane uncovers a trio of magic thieves. Recognizing her classmate Kiran Eckhart among the thieves’ victims, Ariane rushes to the rescue—and into a race to stop the mages from stealing Kiran’s psychic powers forever.

Luke and his twin sister Sera have unusual abilities. Hers is a gift—she can heal with a touch of her hand. His is a curse—he can see the future but he can’t do anything about it.

On a hike up the mountain, Luke has a vision unlike any other—one that leaves him terrified. Knowing that it will come true—and that he must do everything in his power to stop it—leaves his own future uncertain.

When a Taker takes her best friend’s soul, 16-year-old Evee refuses to let Jaeger become just another Void. She wants to help him, but she has no idea how. After an accident gives her a concussion, she starts hearing voices in her head-–well, one voice, loud, clear, and overly peppy and it belongs to Jaeger’s little sister. And Mercy has a plan to get his soul back, once and for all…as long as they can outwit the Taker hunting them first.

The Haanta Series is the longest, ongoing, online romantic fantasy series. Thousands of readers visit the world of the Two Continents to enjoy the daily short stories featuring all their favorite characters from the Haanta Series novels. In between the business of the books, the commander, Rautu, Otenohi, Unghaahi, Leraa, Kai Linaa and Alasdair enjoy some time together in Diras Castle, but as the stories portray, mischief lies in every corner of the keep where spiders, chocolate pies, petulant giants and grouchy cooks abound.