Showing results for "Story Magic" in Anthologies

A giant redneck in Fairyland, what could possibly go wrong? Everything. Absolutely everything. Monsters, Magic, & Mayhem collects four novella chronicling Bubba the Monster Hunter's trip through the lands of the Fae in search of his kidnapped sister.

In this short fantasy tale, a clueless, bombastic, and loving father moves his family to another country so that his brilliant younger daughter can attend a magical academy. He knows his elder daughter is unhappy with the move, but he doesn’t realize that her talent for sewing is not as ordinary as he imagines.

In this epic anthology of stories in the fantasy genre, you’ll come to know more about the various characters in the stories as they struggle with life’s challenges. At times, they use magic to solve their problems, or sometimes, magic becomes the problem. Needless to say, this enormous anthology has taken the months to write, and the results show. Do yourself a favor and get caught up in a different world, a magical realm full of crazy possibilities, real dangers, and dramatic tales.

It’s two days before Christmas - and Evie Harris finds herself both man-less and jobless. After a chance encounter with handsome Greg (and egged on by her toy-boy-eating friend, Bea) she agrees to work at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day. Striking up an unlikely friendship with homeless Yves, Evie begins an unwitting journey of spiritual awakening, all set against the sparkling winter backdrop of London landmarks.

Venture inside Midnight Under the Big Top, where your wide eyes and pounding heart will discover: the world's grandest tales of murder, madness, and magic set in and around the circus by storytellers such as Stephen King, Joe Hill, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Neil Gaiman, Kelley Armstrong, Robert McCammon, Tananarive Due, Lisa Morton, Heather Graham, Richard Chizmar, Billy Chizmar, Amanda C. Davis, Nayad Monroe, Jeff Strand, Amanda Downum, Robert Brouhard, and Dominick Cancilla!

By turns funny, moving, romantic and surreal, and filled with unexpected twists and turns, each of the tales on this lineup has a magical element.

From sorcerous bridges that link worlds to the simple traditions of country folk; from the mysterious natures of twins to the dangerous powers of obligation and contract. Laden with perils for both the adventurous and the unsuspecting, magic is ultimately a contradiction: endlessly powerful but never without consequence, and rigidly defined by rules of its own making. Award-winning Jonathan Strahan brings together some of the most exciting and popular writers working in fantasy today to dig into that contradiction.

This second book in a series of short stories by this author continues in the same vein as the first. Larsen tells us fanciful, mysterious stories, some are a bit scary while others tug at your heart strings. She has put together an enticing mixture of all the above. Each story is different in theme and tone with enough variety to keep you wanting to listen to the next one.

Young Arthur and the Magic Sword is adventure, fantasy, mystery, comedy, mythology, and a lot more in one splendid collection of all-age-appropriate stories written by noted author, storyteller and actor Jon Koons. This treasury of 17 tales includes works previously published as children's books and in magazines, as well as new, never-before-published additions - all of which will delight children and adults alike.

When it comes to boiling up a pot of coffee or stirring up a pot of stew, Old Laramie’s about as good a man as you’re going to find. But other than cooking three squares a day for the cowpunchers over at the Lazy G ranch, Laramie’s not good for much. But Laramie’s luck - and life - are about to take an amazing turn. Quite by accident, he somehow manages to save a family of Mexicans from bandits, and as a token of their gratitude they give him The Magic Quirt - a horsewhip that he’s told will turn him into a new man.

The holidays are upon us. Dive into this collection of short stories and poems that will get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy these tales of Christmas and memorable family times. Let the spirit move you and swell within you as you are filled with the magic of the seasons.

Momentous is a compilation of (very) short stories based on my own life experiences. The stories span a vast array of experiences, from wild parties to deep, personal reflections and everything in between. They're insightful, engaging and entertaining. In listening to Momentous, you will gain more appreciation for the moments of your own life. You will learn how to cherish the present and realize that every moment is truly momentous.

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 22 essential modern classics from Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Herman Hesse, Agatha Christie, Virigna Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including David Rintoul, Robert G. Slade, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

Take treasure in a magic holiday. Rediscover the best things life has to offer. Prepare to enjoy a story that is really about you and those most precious to you. This is part of the original Jack the Dog: And His Boy, which tells the entire saga from beginning to end. Many of the stories have touched audiences for years; now available in audiobook form.

Хроники простого волшебства - сборник фантастических рассказов Надежды Мамаевой. Семь рассказов о сказочном и повседневном, случившемся давно и только грядущем в далеком будущем, - их всех объединяет одно. Чудо. Здесь в канун Нового года поведает свою историю девушка с характером из стали, а тамплиер развернет свиток со свои резюме. Здесь в морозное утро о чуде, глядя глаза в глаза небесам, попросит обычный хирург и его слова услышат.

Short stories from author Marion Tucker.

Most folks around town thought Lester Talbot was just a lonely, bitter old man who drank too much and talked to ghosts. But he was much more than that, much more. He had a power, a gift, to not only help others in need as if by magic, but to see into the past and future as well.

Составившие сборник рассказы, стихи и сказки читают люди самых разных профессий: актёр и писатель, предприниматели и телеведущие, редактор и повар, доктор биологических наук и олимпийская чемпионка.