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Tricked. Hoodwinked. Swindled. Betrayed. Take your pick. Once upon a time, the inhabitants of Earth got hosed. Not long ago, GameChangers released their newest virtual reality game - Manifest. A game of exotic magic and fantastic adventure. A game where each player "manifested" with their optimal race, class, and attributes. A game of infinite possibilities where you could be your truest self. The game was an instant success, drawing countless players from across the globe. Manifest turned out to be much more than a mere game, however.

He didn’t want it, he didn’t ask for it, but sinister forces are even now hard at work to put a stop to the danger his very existence now poses to their rule. Gitch will need to learn new skills, form strange alliances, and hone his prankish nature if he hopes to stave off those that wish him harm. Entering Manifest had unlocked the potential of his true self, but it was time to ask one fundamental question. What lurks below the deep?

A hellish collection of short stories from some of the best in the business, compiled by the award-winning author P. Mattern. Featuring tales from the darkest pits of Hades. You'll find stories by Tania Hagan, Lily Luchesi, Jay Michael Wright II, Ken Goldman, Sergio “ente per ente” Palumbo, Emery LeeAnn, Crystal Barnard, James H. Longmore, Toneye Eyenot, James Richardson, Lori Fontanez, Marcus Mattern, Lance Tuck, L. Ashby, P. Mattern, Elizabeth Cash, Bryan A. Tann, Elizabeth Zemlicka, Michael Sutton, Thomas S. Gunther, Feind Gottes, and the incomparable Nik Kerry.

In medieval Everi, Prince Hannar’s 20th name day celebrations herald major changes in the kingdom of Sokol. Between the heir prince's hunt for an animal companion, his marriage, and the crowning, he breaks traditions. On the evening of his wedding, his parents are murdered by the dark Mage King Froi, who wishes to cover the world in darkness. Prince Hannar has to find the weapon to fight the darkness and bring light to the world, creating a new empire for Everi.

The country of Vallance shines as a stalwart beacon of hope for all of mankind. At great cost and bloodshed, its people now stand united, savoring a golden age of prosperity. Vallance is also the only world that Norryn Ashener has ever known. As his father Alderich faithfully leads from their nation's great capital, Norryn is still too young to yet realize his own importance. But soon he will be forced to face his destiny as the world he loves begins to shatter. And it all starts with a gift, the blessing and curse of an amulet known as Ashener's Calling.

Norryn Ashener has returned. After five years of absence the young heir has emerged, turning the tides of battle and giving Vallance its first taste of real victory. With Nathaniel Cresul slain, the forces of Thorne have retreated. The people rejoice as the void of leadership is filled, bringing a sense of real hope. The country is afforded a brief respite and finally a chance to even the odds against an unrelenting foe. Thrust into the daunting role of restoring his nation, Norryn is torn between his overwhelming purpose and the need for Serra to understand.

Five years have passed since the fall of Bannar. Vallance is still reeling from Thorne's assaults and hold to their unity by a thread. Lead by General Nathaniel Cresul, Thorne is ready to strike the final blow and end the war once and for all. Now a diplomat for Vallance, Serra Landring struggles to unify a nation slipping further and further into darkness. But through the turmoil, she receives hope in the form of a cryptic message: Norryn Ashener may still be alive.