Cursed Charm

Cursed Charm
Author: Jali Henry
Publisher: Jali Henry
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2021-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 183849586X

“He’s had centuries to master this game and he is very, very good at it…” One minute I’m a regular Londoner – overworked, underpaid and living in a flat the size of a shoe box. The next minute I'm doing magic and hunting vampires. You see, it turns out that I'm an arcane witch. Never heard of them? Neither had I until I got attacked by a vampire while trying to make a food delivery. Ok, that wasn't all bad. It did get me through the doors of the sexiest doctor this side of the Thames. The trouble is he’s hiding something. I know it’s something BIG but I just can't work out what it is... Now the other arcane witches want me to join their crusade. They say if we don't hunt vampires to extinction, the blood-suckers will take over the world, turning humans into cattle. I tell those crazy witches to get lost, but that’s a mistake. The vampires know about me. They know that I'm special and they won't stop until I'm dead. I soon find myself locked in a battle of wits against the most devious vampire in existence. I’m in way over my head, but the biggest fight may be the one for my own soul… For fans of Annette Marie, Linsey Hall and BR Kingsolver. If you love sassy heroines, villains you love to hate and unputdownable chapters, you'll love this fast-paced urban fantasy book. Content: Contains language, violence and mild steam. "Jali Henry delivers an urban fantasy led with a strong voice and an empowered heroine in a story that tackles vampires, rape culture, and consent. Henry speaks volumes about rape culture, using vampires as a way to successfully tell this story. Henry delves into the grittiness of the setting through a fresh approach to vampires that puts a spin on the classic bloodthirsty beings. Bree's journey is personal and rooted in her self-discovery and her origins as she's thrown into this chaotic world being the hero that the witches need. The story is action-packed, surprising, and is just the beginning of Bree's journey. Cursed Charm kicks off an exciting new series about empowerment and self-discovery." Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)

By a Charm and a Curse

By a Charm and a Curse
Author: Jaime Questell
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1633759016

A Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Book of 2018 A kiss is never just a kiss. Le Grand’s Carnival Fantastic isn’t like other traveling circuses. It’s bound by a charm, held together by a centuries-old curse, that protects its members from ever growing older or getting hurt. Emmaline King is drawn to the circus like a moth to a flame...and unwittingly recruited into its folds by a mysterious teen boy whose kiss is as cold as ice. Forced to travel through Texas as the new Girl in the Box, Emmaline is completely trapped. Breaking the curse seems like her only chance at freedom, but with no curse, there’s no charm, either—dooming everyone who calls the Carnival Fantastic home. Including the boy she’s afraid she’s falling for. Everything—including his life—could end with just one kiss.

The Thirteen Curses

The Thirteen Curses
Author: Michelle Harrison
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2014-06-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471121682

The 13 Treasures have become the 13 Curses. When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back. Now trapped in the fairy realm, she begs to be seen before the fairy court where she strikes a bargain: Her brother in exchange for all thirteen charms from Tanya's bracelet. Back at Elvesden Manor, Red, Tanya, and Fabian begin a desperate hunt, but as they soon find out, the fairies have done more than hide the charms; they've enchanted them with twisted qualities of the thirteen treasures they represent. And the longer the charms are missing, the more dangerous they become. Can Red, Tanya, and Fabian find all thirteen charms? And if they do, will the fairies keep their promise?

Merlin

Merlin
Author: Peter H. Goodrich
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1135583390

This book deals with all aspects of the Merlin legend, from its origins to its expression in medieval and modern literature, film, and popular culture. Following an extended introduction and a full bibliography, the volume offers nearly twenty essays--some newly commissioned for this volume, others selected from the most important scholarly and critical studies of Merlin and his role. Two of the reprinted essays are translated into English for the first time.

Bleudark

Bleudark
Author: Varnadore Vaughn
Publisher: Varnadore Vaughn Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2022-07-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

“Don’t be afraid to look into the eclipse!” -Jee Rune Hartsmund is on the verge of pitching the game of his life and making baseball history when there is an attempt on his life from somewhere behind the stadium lights. Miraculously, he is saved by a young boy who runs onto the field just before the bullet strikes home. He soon finds out that his savior, Jee, is a 600-year-old Japanese deity, reincarnated in the body of a 13-year-old boy. Reluctantly, he is drawn into a magical world where guns are called wands, bullets are curses and Magí use the lifeforce of humans to fuel their magic. Pulled between the loyalty of the only world he has ever known and the Other World that now lays claim to him, he struggles with the ethics of his newfound magical abilities. Together with a rag tag group of Paladín-Magí and The Alliance, Against, Dark, Arts & Arcane, Magics (AADAAM), he struggles to defend both worlds against the Necromancer, Nubilous. Rune uncovers that nothing was ever what it seemed and learns the malignant mysteries of the Bleudark.

Publications

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Author: Folklore Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1903
Genre:
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The Cursed

The Cursed
Author: Shaun Herbert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1326217682

When Jack Edmunds, a reporter for the Daily Tribune visits the quiet backwater village of Ellsworth, North Yorkshire he gets a little more than he bargained for. Witness to the casting of an ancient gypsy curse following allegations of corruption by the authorities- Jack along with Suzie Brown, his accomplice, are drawn into an ever increasing maelstrom of events and strange happenings beyond belief. Cut off from the outside world the village of Ellsworth rapidly descends into a bizarre blood-bath of demonic possession as friend turns against friend in a frenzie of unstoppable carnage. Can the realms of superstition be as tangible as they seem or are they merely a form of self-imposed psycho-babble that preys upon the mind? Either way their journey won't be easy as they confront an ever increasing maelstrom of sinister events, exposing them to the darker side of human nature at its worst.

The School for Gifted Teens

The School for Gifted Teens
Author: Eliza Grey
Publisher: RWG Publishing
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2023-03-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

In "The School for Gifted Teens," readers will embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of magic and wonder, where a group of teens with extraordinary abilities attend a prestigious school designed to help them hone their skills and control their powers. Evelyn, the main character, has always known she was different from the other kids at school, but it wasn't until she receives a mysterious letter that her life changes forever. The letter invites her to attend the School for Gifted Teens, a place where she can learn to master her powers and abilities alongside other students who share her gifts. Upon arrival, Evelyn is sorted into her house, where she makes friends and begins to learn the ins and outs of the school. But as she delves deeper into the curriculum, she discovers that there is more at stake than just her own education. Evelyn and her friends must face challenges, battle dark forces, and solve mysteries that threaten not just the school, but the entire world of magic. Along the way, they will encounter forbidden magic, dangerous creatures, and secrets and lies that threaten to tear them apart. With perseverance, courage, and a healthy dose of friendship, Evelyn and her classmates must work together to protect the school and all of its inhabitants. In doing so, they will learn about the power of sacrifice, the importance of leadership, and the true meaning of love, hope, and inspiration. "The School for Gifted Teens" is a fast-paced, action-packed young adult fantasy that will captivate readers with its rich world-building, dynamic characters, and thrilling storyline. It's perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and other young adult fantasy classics.