Forest Of Fleeting Shadows

Forest of Fleeting Shadows takes young readers on a journey of discovery to Peridot, a fantasy realm where life is not ruled by a clock, but by nature and the changing of the seasons. The book follows two young witch sisters, Sapphire and Saffron, who become estranged after they fall in love with the same man. The wickedness of their feud is felt by many living in the forest and the situation is only made worse when King Thoden intervenes and unwittingly helps the wrong sister. After Sapphire is cursed with crippling old age by her sister, she begins a journey to reclaim her former life, forming an unlikely friendship with two misfit goblins along the way. But before she can find the allies she has been searching for, Sapphire faces a series of conflicts and a dramatic confrontation with her sister that almost results in her death. All the while an old menace lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to exact their revenge. The inhabitants of Peridot are drawn into war against invading goblins and salvation relies on men, elves and dragons setting aside their differences. But will they be able to unite to stop the imminent goblin tyranny? Inspired by the work of J. R. Tolkien, Forest of Fleeting Shadows will appeal to young adult readers aged 12 years and over. It will be enjoyed by fans of fantasy fiction, as well as those that enjoy love stories. The book also takes inspiration from William’s home town on the Sussex coast and will be enjoyed by readers based in and around the area.

​In the coastal town of Surfbreak, Molly Snow explores mysterious stories that whirl around a brave explorer who ventured here long ago. Why did the maps Alfred Aowl drew of the region depict places that don't exist? And how did he die? ​Soon her interest in Aowl and his feud with the Indians resurrects dark forces only a shaman can understand.

About Making Monsters A political undercurrent exists that resembles cyberpunk. Sci-fi elements remain near future and fuse with horror fiction. Some tales have what may appear to be shock tactics, but these passages also build the story as a whole. The stories vary in length from short-short to tales at long story or short novella length. The book would be about 520 pages in regular paperback.

The Haunting of Hill House meets Knives Out in a bid for an inheritance that will leave Helen Vaughan either rich...or dead. Helen Vaughan doesn't know why she and her mother left their ancestral home at Harrowstone Hall, called Harrow, or why they haven't spoken to their extended family since. So when her grandfather dies, she's shocked to learn that he has left everything—the house, the grounds, and the money—to her. The inheritance comes with one condition: she must stay on the grounds of Harrow for one full year, or she'll be left with nothing. There is more at stake than money. For as long as she can remember, Harrow has haunted Helen's dreams—and now those dreams have become a waking nightmare. Helen knows that if she is going to survive the year, she needs to uncover the secrets of Harrow. Why is the house built like a labyrinth? What is digging the holes that appear in the woods each night?And why does the house itself seem to be making her sick? With each twisted revelation, Helen questions what she knows about Harrow, her family, and even herself. She no longer wonders if she wants to leave…but if she can.

"As Little Fox hurried along, he was very conscious of where he stepped because of the danger of trip wires and holes filled with punji sticks. He could not help but wonder where the boy he had just killed been going? Or, who and how many would be waiting for him to arrive? Well, there was no use in him trying to figure out now, he had enough problems to handle at the moment. No need asking for more. One second he was moving along feeling great, the next there was a sharp pain in the right side of his head and he was finding it very difficult to keep his balance, everything was beginning to look fuzzy. He could no longer focus his eyes and it felt as if he were falling and could not stop himself. Suddenly the world went black ..."--Back cover.

Two unlikely friends, a golden monkey prince with magical powers, and an orphan boy who could communicate with animals. The two friends, along with very unusual magical creatures, went on to save an enchanted forest in the Middle Sphere, and an animal kingdom in the Outside World. But after years of relative peace, both their worlds are again, on the brink of total annihilation. Once again, the two unlikely friends joined together to stop the dark forces from usurping both their realms. Little did they know, that, there was more to it than they bargained for. Join them in their quest, and their exciting adventures, back into the hidden world of the Middle Sphere - and the mysterious realm of shamans.