Geoffrey is the last descendant of a mage shrouded in legend. He has been tasked by a jinn that is both his mentor and companion to explore the world of the human born races to find the fragments of his ancestor's staff. From the crypts of the Greek Empire to a modern-day Camelot defended by vampire hunters, he races against time to reassemble this ancient artifact. Without it, the world will fall prey to the return of a malevolent spirit.Fables, folklore, and mythology become reality as those who wield the power of magic alter the course of history.
The annihilation of a colony of humans leads Captain Lexia of the Starship Sunfire and her second in command, Parallax, on a journey to discover those responsible. Meanwhile, the remaining crew explores the Universe through the unpredictable behavior of a traveler with extensive knowledge of the past, present, and future.Two paths of discovery lead to ancient life forms, each appearing to be benevolent in nature, but only one will prove to be an ally. Lexia must discover who she can trust, who will betray her, and save the lives of all on board the Sunfire before it's too late.
As a descendant of a legendary hero known for ending the greatest threat to the Universe, Lexia is granted ownership of her own vessel to travel between the stars. As captain, she forms an unlikely crew of misfits, refugees, and lost souls.Just when she was getting comfortable with her new life, an ancient evil awakens. What can they do when confronted by what is thought to be an unstoppable force?Their opponent is omnipotent. Victory against it is impossible. Their chances of survival, none.Just another typical day for Captain Lexia and the crew of the Starship Sunfire.
In the ancient past, six civilizations formed an alliance bound by magic. Generations passed before the prosperity of this union was shattered, as devastation was unleashed upon the world.After these events faded into history, a jewel stone is discovered by Benjamin. Alongside the elf warrior, Fera, he begins a quest inspired by a mysterious force. With the aid of Gertrude, a brilliant inventor, and a gnome named Gregory, they explore the world in a steam powered carriage.The past and present collide as a malevolent entity prepares for war. It is determined to finish what it began long ago.
One will live. One will die. Choose life or death. Or the decision will be made for you.Demons break through mortal flesh. Dolls once playthings for children spring to life with vicious intent. The dead of animal and human alike lash out in malevolent wrath. A multitude of horrors are inflicted upon Avita as she is forced to choose before it's too late.Why do they have to die so I can live?Who or what is doing this to me?Is there a way to escape?How did I get here?Where am I?Speak toMe....
Sebastian, Nathaniel, and Zoe had thought that their days of heroism had come to an end. Having survived the cursed soul of an ancient king and the wrath of a maleficent sorcerer, they have found sanctuary within a city shrouded in mystery. However, their journey has just begun.Psychic vampires, feeding upon memories, transform their victims into horrid abominations. Wolves that take human form hide within human civilizations. Spirits of the dead haunt the living as ancient sorcery guides the final days of the Age of Shadows. There is no haven to turn to.So much for the quiet life.
Captain Lexia and the crew of the Starship Sunfire receive a message from Tinker, the cyborg that once served as the ship's engineer. It is a revelation of his greatest discovery and a warning that they must stop what has already been set into motion before it's too late.Encountering colossal giants, breaking into a high security prison, and being trapped in a holographic reality of 1950s Earth is only the beginning. Guided by a cybernetic ghost, they must confront a cataclysmic event that reaches beyond the boundaries of space and time.Luckily for the Universe, Lexia loves a good challenge.
David, a blind oracle who can predict the future, has gathered hunters from around the globe to confront a growing threat upon Earth. A vampire nation has taken control of much of the world, extending its influence throughout the nations dominating the modern era. A mage, a warrior, and a werewolf strike out against immortal opponents. A scientist, a paladin, and a druid struggle to find a way to reverse vampirism. An elf works alongside animated corpses of a necromancer and his loyal assistant. The races of the human born will be forced to choose sides as a global war begins.
From the day he was born, Logan never knew love in any form. Suffering from verbal and physical abuse from an early age led to a teenager who was slowly fading away, awaiting death's embrace. When he asked for a reason to live, he had a vision of a woman who inspired him to escape his tortured existence. Since then, Logan's artistic skills have developed over a decade of practice, as he tried to recreate the vision that drives him. Now a respected artist, each gallery he presents is filled with an expression of the depths of his passion felt for a woman he believes only exists in his mind. For Kimberly, love was nothing more than how the body was affected by hormones or electrical charges in the brain, explained away by emotionally detached parents. Her one escape from the rigid life of her youth was her drawings of a boy she dreamed about, which kept her creative spark alive. As the young girl developed into a mature woman, Kimberly found sanctuary as an artist for a global comic book industry, becoming famous for the mysterious man always appearing in the background, teasing the audience as to who he might be. Two lives, both unaware that the other existed, yet each fixated on the other's image, not realizing their connection. It is not just beauty found within the eye of the beholder, but a gateway into the unknown. Could the heartfelt wish of a young girl have beckoned the arrival of a traveler from another world, reaching beyond boundaries of reality to be with her?A fairy tale provides happily ever after, but our world has proven time and again that heartbreak is often the conclusion of a romantic tale. The solution is to blur the lines between fantasy and reality, discovering a path born from the depths of one's imagination and brought to life by the strength of one's soul.
Curiosity has led Felicity down through the pages of antiquity to an obscure figure that she believes to be the inspiration behind many of the greatest turning points in human history. Her research has developed into obsession. Her thoughts are fixated on a man she believes to be the cornerstone of the utopia she now lives within. To have the opportunity to meet him, she embarks on the next step in human exploration. However, her journey to discover the truth will lead to a startling revelation.The future meets the past as two souls transcend time to find one another.
The daughter of a cheating husband and his mistress, Mina shields herself behind a mask of frigid indifference. She thinks of love as a weakness, refusing to become a victim of its influence.Oliver was given the ultimatum by his ruthless matriarch: Choose a life of luxury or to follow his heart into an unforgiving world. However, what was meant to be happily ever after ended in tragedy, leaving him a broken man.Fate guides two lives who are about to cross paths, their future shrouded in uncertainty. In the depths of winter's desolate landscape, a heartbeat begins to sound.
