I should not exist. All children like me are stillborn, or die in infancy. Those who cannot grow stronger, die. No empty child has ever reached a year of age, yet I am now thirteen. It has been a long and miserable thirteen years, where the best I can manage to do is walk with difficulty. Sometimes, I cannot even manage that. My clan has paid dearly for every minute of my life. And money is not so easy to obtain, here at the edge of civilization. Perhaps I might have lived in this state for many years. A cripple, strong in mind but feeble in body. But when some unexpected guests came to our estate, everything changed. I would die at last – or, I would learn to survive on my own.

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When Knights attack the town of Skystead, seventeen-year-old Pela is the only one to escape. Her mother and the other villagers are taken, accused of worshiping the False Gods. They will pay the ultimate price – unless Pela can rescue them.

Pela has never left the safety of her town, let alone touched a sword. What chance does she have against the ruthless Knights of Alana? She’s not a hero. But she knows one.

Her uncle Devon was a mighty warrior once, in times when magic filled the world. Age has withered his strength and he retired long ago, but maybe he will answer the call of family.

Can Pela convince him to stand against the darkness one last time?

A thrilling epic fantasy from the breathtaking world of NYTimes Bestselling Author Aaron Hodges
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Welcome to the Hive. A place where entry is easy—and escape impossible. Where mere survival is so daunting that nine out of ten new immunes perish before the end of their first week. Where reaching even the one year mark earns you the title of veteran. How long can you survive?
You asked for it, you waited for it! Now, after much reflection and soul searching, we are happy to announce the resumption of the Styx series. Better yet, the first two previously published parts have been thoroughly retranslated, revised, and adapted to offer our English-speaking readership a much improved, more enjoyable experience. Those of you who have already purchased the older versions will receive these new, updated texts absolutely free. And the subsequent installments—parts three and beyond—are still yours to discover and relish. Keep on reading! Keep on sticking it to the ghouls!

The epic Mahabharata as a graphic novel, crisp, colorful, and simplified. This volume covers the origin of the Kuru and Panchala kingdoms, the early history of the Kuru Kings, and the inspiring story of the river’s son. In Kuru the rivalry between cousins takes an ugly turn, while in Panchala an enraged King seeks vengeance.

Purposeful. The six part series focuses on two threads – the geopolitical context of the key kingdoms in early India, the personal drives of the key characters.

Simple. Stories that do not contribute to our understanding of the key characters, or the key kingdoms, have been eliminated. That includes many back stories, diversions and subplots that makes this epic rich, but does not contribute to the purpose of our adaptation.

Authentic. Stories and details that are not supported by the Critical Edition of the text have been eliminated.

Visual Aids. Each character has unique visual traits, such as their style of hair, color of dress, and unique necklaces that help the reader navigate this giant epic. The colors of each kingdom, the facades of each city, are unique.

Maps. There are many maps, but each is map minimal, with just enough information that is needed to convey.
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A librarian with a secret. A prince looking for redemption. A dark discovery that will force them to confront their truths.

Astrea Sovna is destined to die. As a Lightbringer, she’s expected to serve the Helosian government as a battlefield healer; but when the court seer—Astrea’s uncle—has a vision of her being killed in the line of duty, he forbids her to reveal her powers.

Until now, Astrea has gone unnoticed as a junior librarian. But when she gets reassigned to a diplomatic project to strengthen ties between Helosia and one of its neighbors, she finds herself saddled with her past, in the form of returned war hero and her ex-best friend, Prince Varojin Auris.

Forced to work together, Astrea soon learns that although Varojin has been out of her life for years, he’s still the kind, patient friend she remembers. As they navigate old friendships and imperial politics, the pair discovers that the mysterious shadows stalking the city are leaving a trail of murder victims in their wake. And when Astrea becomes a target, a dear friend gets caught in the crossfire…

As Astrea and Varojin begin searching for answers, they realize there is much more to the emperor’s project than political niceties. If the shadows aren’t stopped, Astrea’s future—and the security of the entire continent—hangs in the balance.
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Her powers can make the elements change, but Elena will never change how the Fae see her… Half-breed. The lowest of low.

Halven are the forbidden offspring produced by the mating of a Fae and a human. The only thing Fae despise more than Halven—well nothing.

When a deadly virus sweeps their world, killing immortal Fae, a secret about a royal bloodline is revealed.

The half-breed holds the key to their survival.

And on her eighteenth birthday, Elena discovers a world of warring Faery kingdoms and her fateful place in it…among her enemies.

If only she could unlock her powers.

With no one to trust, she turns to the beautiful, brilliant boy next door. But Derek, has secrets of his own. He’s a half-breed like her. And his father is the cruel king who wants Elena dead. At all costs.

When Elena discovers her Fae mother is still alive and imprisoned in Faery, she will do whatever it takes to earn her mother’s freedom.

Even agree to help the enemy.

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