The Sacrifice of Ava Black

The Sacrifice of Ava Black
Author: A.G. Porter
Publisher: Dragonfire Press
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2023-12-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1958354635

The worst part about falling from power isn't the descent. It's the haunting echoes of former glory that linger in the shadows. Ava Black's reign as the Queen Bee of her high school came to an abrupt end six months ago. She used to rule the halls with an iron fist, mercilessly crushing her enemies and stomping on anyone who dared oppose her. Now, amongst the peasants, she makes every effort to avoid her old friends, especially the new reigning queen Frankie who bullies her relentlessly. Plagued by debilitating migraines that steal her strength and sometimes her sanity, Ava does all she can just to survive. A normal high school experience is a thing of the past... until Keira Richards appears and shows Ava she’s still worthy of friendship. Their bond encourages Ava to break out of her shell and forget about the nightmares of robed figures, ancient battles, and the strange whispers of Thyana. Enter Gabriel Matthews, the handsome loner, who brings it all back to the surface. He knows about her migraines, her dreams, and her past. With a string of dark and terrible events occurring around Ava, she is desperate for answers. Will they be able to move past their differences to uncover the reason she sees cloaked creatures roaming their school?

The Second Death of Ava Black

The Second Death of Ava Black
Author: A.G. Porter
Publisher: Dragonfire Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2023-12-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1958354678

The world is on the brink of devastation. Natural disasters, plagues, and death run rampant as the malevolent Goddess of Darkness and Destruction, Thyana, is free. The very fabric of reality unravels as Thyana executes her plan to annihilate humanity. Gabriel Matthews, thrust into a perilous journey alongside his friends and defected Mavors, chases the ominous signs of the apocalypse. Branded a traitor and fleeing the only life he's ever known, Gabriel is determined to thwart Thyana's intricate scheme and save humanity. Yet, his ultimate mission becomes intensely personal as he strives not only to rescue the world but also the person who matters most—Ava Black. Ava, liberated from Thyana's clutches, grapples with newfound abilities that challenge her very identity. Racing against time, she seeks to protect her loved ones, salvage a crumbling world, and perhaps, save her own soul. Having worked tirelessly to transform into a better person, Ava questions her humanity as she battles against an emerging darkness within. Will her friends embrace her return? Can Gabriel still see the woman she once was? The haunting possibility lingers—could Ava, like Thyana, harbor a thirst for blood? In this gripping tale of survival, redemption, and the battle between light and shadow, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

The Sacrifice of Ava Black

The Sacrifice of Ava Black
Author: A G Porter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-05-05
Genre:
ISBN:

Six months ago, Ava Black fell from her Queen Bee status. Once she ruled the halls of her high school without mercy, crushing her enemies and stepping on anyone who dared stand in her way. Now, amongst the peasants, she does everything she can to avoid her former friends, mainly Frankie the new reigning Queen, who now bullies her relentlessly.Ava has accepted her fate, sticking to the shadows, knowing that karma has come to call. Plagued by debilitating migraines that steal her strength and sometimes her sanity, Ava does all she can to just survive. She knows that having a normal high school experience, friends, and fun is something of the past. That is until Keira Richards, their new exchange student, comes in and shows Ava she's still worthy of friendship. The two girls form a quick bond and Keira forces Ava to get out, experience life, forget about the nightmares of robed figures, ancient battles, and whispers of Thyana. She did so well for a while. But then Gabriel Matthews, the handsome loner, brings it all back to the surface. He seems to know a lot about her migraines, her dreams, and her past. With dark and terrible things seeming to befall those around Ava, she's desperate for answers. Can she and Gabriel move past their differences to figure out why she's seeing these robed beasts roaming through their school and the streets of town?

Songs of Ruin

Songs of Ruin
Author: A.G. Porter
Publisher: Dragonfire Press
Total Pages: 34
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In a timeless realm cloaked in shadows, Thyana relished her solitary existence until the arrival of one known as Mother shattered her world. Suddenly, she discovers she is not the sole wielder of cosmic power. Mesmerized, Thyana witnesses the cosmic ballet as Mother forges three formidable siblings, each bestowed with their unique gifts, unveiling the vastness of her own isolation. Her boundless love embraces her newfound kin, yet it's the radiant Tepkunset, the Goddess of Light and Life, who captures Thyana's heart. As Tepkunset shapes the first humans with her divine abilities, Thyana battles the green-eyed monster of envy, struggling to mask her true emotions. With a burgeoning family, Thyana's commitment to protect them transcends even the gods' whims, even if it means shielding them from their own nature. As the clash between the Goddess of Light and the Goddess of Darkness looms over the fate of their creation, a cosmic conflict unfolds. What ensues when the divine sisters diverge on humanity's purpose in the world they meticulously crafted? Brace yourself for an epic tale where love, rivalry, and cosmic forces collide, unraveling the very fabric of existence.

Magic of Mirstone

Magic of Mirstone
Author: Richard Fierce
Publisher: Dragonfire Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2021-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1947329707

Everyone needs a little magic. For some, that means seeking out a machine that can make you a god. For others, it’s about saving a floating isle from crashing into the sea. And then there are those who desire magic for darker purposes … like revenge. Seven authors bring you seven unique stories about magic and magical items in a fantastic world of imagination. Welcome back to Mirstone. Keywords (epic fantasy books, fantasy short reads, anthologies of short stories, fantasy stories collection, fiction fantasy short stories, epic fantasy series books for adults, sword and sorcery)

Dark Curse

Dark Curse
Author: Danielle Rose
Publisher: Waterhouse Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1642631744

I am not prepared to start a war. I am prepared to end one. Ava López is cursed. It’s been a month since a dark spell ripped her reality to shreds, and she is barely surviving the metamorphosis into her new existence—whatever that is. She puts on a brave face so her vampire allies don’t worry, but inside, she is empty. Ava must live with the consequences of her actions, and as the void within her grows, it threatens to overpower what little sanity she has left. But Ava does not have the luxury of time to understand her inner turmoil. Threats loom on all sides, and if Ava doesn’t restore her powers soon, she and her friends are doomed. This time, she accepts that peace will only come from war. Lives will be lost, trust will be broken, and a dark curse will alter the course of Ava’s life forever.

Heart of Black Ice

Heart of Black Ice
Author: Terry Goodkind
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250194814

Heart of Black Ice is the climactic conclusion to Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling Nicci Chronicles. In the wake of the brutal war that swept the Old World in Siege of Stone, a new danger is forming along the coast. Taken captive by their enemies, King Grieve, along with Lila and Bannon are about to discover the terrifying force that threatens to bring destruction to the Old World. The Norukai, barbarian raiders and slavers, have been gathering an immense fleet among the inhospitably rocky islands that make up their home. With numbers greater than anyone could have imagined, the Norukai are poised to launch their final and most deadly war. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Darkhaven Saga (Books 4-6)

The Darkhaven Saga (Books 4-6)
Author: Danielle Rose
Publisher: Waterhouse Press
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2021-07-30
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1642633305

There’s no wrath like that of a witch scorned. Seventeen-year-old spirit witch Ava López is the guardian of Darkhaven, a seemingly idyllic village nestled between the forest and the sea. Protecting her coven and unsuspecting humans from vicious and bloodthirsty vampires isn’t easy, and it doesn’t get any easier after a full moon ritual goes wrong and she becomes a vampire herself. But she’s not just a vampire. She’s a never-before-seen hybrid. She’s powerful beyond imagination—and the ultimate threat to those who have crossed her. The Darkhaven series follows Ava on her quest to understand what she’s become and unravel the secrets of the witches and vampires of Darkhaven.