Ogre Hunt

The Royal Coach was speeding down the lonely dirt road, racing away from bandit's that are in front of them, as well as behind them. A shot rang out from the bandits in the front of them, and hit the driver in the heart. Just then the horses began to buck, and the coach was thrown onto its side. Queen Leah, and the Prince were thrown into the woods. Thrown to their death. Then King Zandor heard someone say" Put him on my horse and I will take him back to the Castle. Who was to be assassinated and why? Read THE ROYAL HUNT to find out...

The Bailey School kids devise a plan to find out if Mr. Bigg--the man who is fixing up the park for the town Easter egg hunt--is really an ogre as Eddie claims.

Deification is one hell of a nerf... So I'm a god, so what? I'm weaker than ever! I have no stats, no skills, and no physical stamina! In fact, the only thing I got out of this upgrade was...legs. But since I never have the energy to walk, the others have no choice but to haul me around like a piece of luggage. Can't we just get to the demon realm already?! We're so close! One final leap over the Mystic Mountains, and- Wait, what? There's a rampaging ogre killing everyone in sight? Greaaat. Of course there's a surprise boss battle right before the checkpoint. Work your OP magic, Demon Lord! ...Hey, wait a minute. I recognize that ogre!

In Ivy's world, stars are everything. She's a Tamer, born to subdue monsters and animals, but she was also born starless! With her life in danger, Ivy flees into the forest where she befriends a weak little slime named Sora--the one creature she can tame. Together, the unlikely pair set off on a journey, salvaging rubbish to survive. Along the way they'll win hearts, evade danger, and discover there's more to starless Ivy than meets the eye!

Dark clouds gather on the horizon threatening the very fabric of civilization. Lurking unseen, an evil vile and treacherous spreads silently across the land. The peril is urgent and only living legends, and those who will become legends, have a chance to change the shadowy fate of what is to come. The Fire-Bringer, the High priest of Kronus, God of fire and blacksmiths, embarks on an expedition to rescue a beautiful demi-goddess from unspeakable evil and the promise of true love. Akakios is secure in his faith, wielding the power of flame imbued by his god, but is he up to the challenge? The consequences of his actions will test his convictions and release upon the world a sinister plague that could shroud entire nations in eternal darkness. Meanwhile, the “Mad Bard’ has been awakened from his long slumber by troubling visions, and he gathers the Assembly of Nine to tell them what he has seen. Is it too late? Will his foretelling become a dire warning to heed the unnatural chill in the air that forebodes terrible events yet to unfold? Among the first to experience these dark truths are Qel and his friend Havacian, two young Atlanteans only recently graduated from the Wizards Enclave. The friends travel out of Atlantis on a journey of ‘Discovery’ – a rite of passage for young wizards to test themselves outside of the sterile confines of the Enclave. They must learn to survive on their own and develop their skills under real-life conditions. And life gets very real for the pair, very fast. The inexperienced wizards will need to use every talent they have at their disposal and those they pick up along the way if they are to endure the storm that is gathering.

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Collection of short stories appeared in various publications.

Ogres are harrowing creatures with roots in European storytelling. They have evolved through various tales from around the world. Today, they appear in timeless movies and role-playing games. This book discusses the history of ogres, the fables that defined them, and their place in society today.