Fairy Tales

As an assassin for the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to complete orders and never get caught. When a rival bounty hunter turns her world upside down, blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself imprisoned by the Guild of Nobles....

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron....

The gods are at war, the Titans have been released, and Hades and Persephone must fight tooth and nail for their happy ending....

Charlie's dad wasn't just any dad. He was Anansi, a trickster god, the spider-god. Anansi is the spirit of rebellion, able to overturn the social order....

Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana....

Captain Hook isn’t loyal to anyone, but I’d die for her. Once I was a prince, then I became a lost boy, then their king. Now, I’m nothing more than a heartless villain.

The stories were all wrong—Hook was never the villain. For two centuries, all of the Darling women have disappeared on their 18th birthday. Sometimes they’re gone for only a day, some a week or a month. But they always return broken....

When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I'll do anything to save him, even trade my freedom for his. I had no idea I'd end up imprisoned by four sexy fae who turn into beasts at night....

The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction - but assassins are getting closer to her door....

On a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice....

Sean was just waiting for his best friend to show up at the bar so they could play some pool. It came as a shock when the tall blonde man accosted Sean and demanded that he change seats. His refusal would change his life....

Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.

Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people....

People aren’t as they seem. And history…I’m still attempting to reconcile the truth with what I was previously told. My new allies have an agenda, but I have one of my own....

It's not safe for anyone alone in the woods. There are predators that come out at night: critters and coyotes, snakes and wolves. But the woman in the red jacket has no choice....

One heroic act damned me for eternity. With a name like Tor, I should have been a hero, just like my father and twin. Turns out I’m not. Not even close. Instead I’m the very thing we hunted. A depraved monster. I thought there was no escaping the curse. No hope for a future....

From Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes an original and subversive fantasy adventure....

Every harvest moon, the Witch Collector rides into our valley and leads one of us to the home of the immortal Frost King, to remain forever. Today is that day—Collecting Day....

Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore who just wrote the world’s first comprehensive encyclopedia of faeries. She’s learned many of the secrets of the Hidden Ones on her adventures . . . and also from her fellow scholar and former rival Wendell Bambleby....

Dive deep into the enchanting world of Korean mythology with this comprehensive collection that brings together three classic works on Korea's rich tapestry of tales, legends, and folklore. Whether you're a lover of mythology or otherwise, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories....

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature....

I was living the most ordinary life… until I found myself in the fae realm....

I could save him, but he would ruin me. The beast. The creature that stalks the forbidden wood. The dragon prince. He has suffered a fate worse than death. We all have. A curse put upon us by the mad king. We are a kingdom locked in time. Shifters unable to feel our animals....

In the last years of the dying Qing Empire, a courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Her death is clouded by rumors of foxes, which are believed to lure people by transforming themselves into beautiful women and handsome men....

J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume....

Long before civilization, there were the gods. And before the gods, there was the earth, the celestial bodies, and air given flesh. They are the Anemoi—the Four Winds—and they have been banished to the four corners of the world. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. Her parents are gone. Survival is all she knows. For three hundred years, the land known as the Gray has been encased in ice, surrounded by a great barrier called the Shade, which protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond. But day by day, the Shade weakens.

Isolde Nightshade is happy to retire from her life of crime, even if she does still occasionally use her poisons for a worthy cause. But when a handsome hunter shows up with a problem only Isolde can solve, she decides to take on one final job to save a prince from a wicked queen with a deadly secret.

The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem central to ancient Greek literature, narrating the siege of Troy. It explores themes of heroism, the wrath of Achilles, the nature of fate, and the quest for glory. Homer, a semi-legendary figure, is credited with composing both "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," foundational works of Western literature.

As an assassin for the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to complete orders and never get caught. When a rival bounty hunter turns her world upside down, blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself imprisoned by the Guild of Nobles—a group of powerful fae who turn her into a political statement.

The first-born dragons died over a hundred years ago, and their rebirth is the last hope in the realm's battle against the Ebon Queen. Only Calla's dragon soul can spark their life. As fugitives, Calla and her men struggle to find people who can aid them on their journey to the dragon city. A visit to an elven court to request aid from Galen's friend creates unexpected consequences and adds urgency to their travels. Running out of options, the party is forced to enter Devin's unsavory world of assassins and thieves to seek help from an unusual source.

Rosie wants to tear down the ancient cowshed on her ranch to make room for more horses, but it is unlucky to knock down a barn. Rosie thinks this is superstitious hogwash. That’s why she and her handsome new … friend … Patrick get drunk one night and knock the shed down with the tractor, unleashing something very dark and very angry. Rosie is thrust into a world of magic she didn’t know existed. The cowsprite under the shed is deadly and won’t leave, the people she’s known for years have secret powers, and the effing trees have eyes. Rosie fights to regain control of her ranch, ...

For those who prefer a not-so-happily ever after . . . This short collection of horrible fairy tales from the twisted mind of Andrew Buckley features educational and slightly gruesome tales that teach important lessons about the persuasive powers of mermaids, the secret hobby of the yeti, and the deepest desires of your average ogre.

Millie Anne Murphy knew she'd never be the same again after her trip to Ireland! She had actually captured a leprechaun and made a deal to secure three wishes from the wee man if she would set him free. The tiny fella would be shocked to know that his curse to her opened up doors she could have never imagined! It was true she couldn't use the wishes to benefit herself, but what she could do for others was unbelievable! Are you feeling lucky? You're going to love this incredible adventure Christy Webb has magically written for your enjoyment! Get it quickly before it disappears like the ...

In "Never Neverland," dive into a captivating reimagining of the beloved tale, where the familiar story of Peter Pan takes on thrilling new dimensions. In this enchanting adventure, listeners are introduced to Seraphina, a spirited young orphan whose life is forever changed when she catches the attention of the enigmatic Peter Pan. Marked for doom by the boy who never grows up, Seraphina's destiny takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the notorious Captain Hook.

Immerse yourself in a captivating world of Wisdom and Wonder, where the natural realm reveals profound moral lessons through the eyes of its enchanting inhabitants. This spellbinding collection of allegorical fables transports readers into the lush forests and sun-dappled savannas, where the cunning Crow, the mighty Lion, and the humble Hare each have a timeless tale to share. Discover the hidden depths behind the Breeze's boisterous gusts and the Beam's gentle caress. Witness the Mouse's courage challenge the Fox's pride, and the Squirrel's patient strategy outsmart the leaping Leaps. In ...

In a quaint tourist village, Dorn makes miniature scale models displayed in the local shops. Yet, life is far from idyllic; he suffers under the thumb of a rich, philandering younger brother and an unloving father, and cannot find the courage to admit his love to Ravenna, the ungainly schoolteacher.

Composed in 1066 but only now translated into English, the Garšāspnāme by ʿAlī ben Aḥmad Asadī Ṭūsī is a Persian epic that interprets Avestan and earlier Indo-European myths for the Islamic peoples of Mediaeval Iran and Afghanistan. The “Book of Garšāsp” is a story taking listeners on a picaresque adventure throughout the known world.

A RITA finalist from Lisa Ann Verge, the multiple-award-winning author of historical and paranormal romance. "Let yourself be swept away by the utterly enchanting atmosphere of a best-loved fairy tale, and you’ll find yourself caught in Ms. Verge’s marvelous, magical tale. As always the author delivers a book that is uniquely wonderful."--Romantic Times "An exciting, fast-paced medieval romance. LISA ANN VERGE is on the verge of climbing to the top of this genre, a position she definitely deserves.--Affaire de Coeur Wales, 1272 Rhys is a man accursed, forced to hide his scarred face ...

The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales. Hans was a little man who owned a beautiful garden, where he grew flowers of all kinds and colours which were sold in the market to make some money. He enjoyed the company of another man called Hugh, a miller who used to visit Hans very often during the summer time and with whom he shared thoughts about friendship and loyalty.

Soon, I’ll have to marry the most powerful queen and rule two kingdoms. But all I want is Barbie, the new girl in my house and the only thing I can’t have. If I take her for my own, she’ll be murdered. I know I should stay away from her, but I no longer can, even if the kingdoms collapse and the world burns as a consequence. I might be the villain in the story, but without her, there’s no meaning to my brutal, miserable existence. So, I start to push her to the breaking point so she can survive the bride trials and rise above it all.