Jonathon Mast

Dragon for a DayMr. Frankie always wanted to be a substitute teacher. After the last incident with the accidental blob, though, no school will hire him And that's when he sees an ad.Wanted: Substitute Dragon.Being a substitute dragon shouldn't be harder than being a substitute teacher . . . right?

It's too late. The Harvest has arrived.Cade finally gets his wish. He flies through the stars. But he's flying into danger, into the Harvest. He leads a mission to reach them before they reach earth.It's their only chance to save all of humanity. His only ally is the AI that once nearly killed him. And his only advantage is the element of surprise. He hopes.If he's honest though, he knows. ...He may not be coming back home.

Finally... the truth.The Shepherds kidnap Cade. Too many people are outside the Ark now. The world is going to end. The Harvest is coming, and it will destroy the last survivors of humanity.And it's all Cade's fault. He just had to go out, had to explore. And now the Harvest is waking up.Now he must disable the Harvester scouts before it's too late. It will take all of his skills, his stubbornness, and his courage to face down this threat and save his friends.

They knew they weren't alone... but they weren't expecting this.Cade and his friends explore their dangerous new world. Shy Ones attack. And then something bigger appears: a ten-meter-tall robot. It shepherds the Shy Ones away. It claims to be their friend.And when one of Cade's friends suffers a terrible injury, he's forced to trust that the robot can help them. But there's something off about their Silver City, something strange and almost sad about the Shy Ones. Something secretive about the robots. So how much can they trust this mysterious being?

They thought theirs was the only Ark.They were wrong.Cade is exploring farther and farther out. But he never thought he'd find this. The trees part, and there it is. Another Ark. They weren't alone When he enters, though, no one greets him. The Ark is empty.What happened to everyone? Where did they go? And what happens when the Ark itself turns against him?

They can't go back to the Ark... Time to explore a new world.The last people in the world have made it out of the Ark. There's a whole world for Cade to explore. Who knows what might be out there?New can sometimes be scary, though. Everything is so huge out here. And Cade freezes up far too easily. Can he overcome his fear as the world proves far more dangerous than they ever expected?

"This ain't your granddaddy's western. Welcome to your next can't-put-down read." Jason J. McCuiston, author of The Brotherhood of Secret Darkness and Other Cults, Cabals, and Conspiracies A train station sits neatly at the top of Main Street, but train tracks are suspiciously absent. A false priest presides over an unusual amount of funerals. After a young man comes home from the Civil War, trees start to randomly appear in strange locations. From the moment Carter returns home to find his beloved western town and the people within it have disappeared and he must win it back, we learn things have gone strange in Scar Ridge, Arizona. The nine stories presented here are intimately intertwined in this isolated location, dusty and hot, a perfect place for the Landowner to work his strange magick. There's an unusual relationship between Jarvis, his hands, and the cattle of his ranch. Cattle drivers experience something during a monsoon storm that's seems to be not quite a deer. A cursed skull is stolen from Danzig's General Store. Each individual story will lead you to the ultimate terrifying conclusion, that there is something truly wrong within this town, within the people, and within this world that might just be part of our own. Welcome to Scar Ridge. And beware. "5 stars out of 5." John Watson, Horror Book R&R

Her world will end.Madelyn fights with her daring blade, her cocky smile, and her ability to speak with stone.Or she did. Alone and still waiting for her magic to return, Madelyn will have to work twice as hard if she's going to save the human world from the disaster. Can she still be Madelyn of the Sky without her abilities and without her friends to support her? And how much is she willing to sacrifice to save what's left?

Madelyn is going to Fae.The pirates are taking Madelyn to face the Queens of Fae themselves. She needs to convince them to help.But Fae is a dangerous place filled with strange challenges. The disaster eats away at the realm. Fae flee in all directions. And Queens care only for themselves.Madelyn will be pushed to her limits and beyond as she faces this newest challenge.

Ten new science fiction and fantasy stories in the latest Wyldblood Magazine. Bronze by Richard Strachan is a story of desperation and hard choices. A traveller rescues a young girl in a land of bandits and thieves.Last Chance Lottery by Michael Teasdale shows escapees from a ruined Earth reflecting on what they've left behind.Mirror Girl by Isabel Hinchliff asks in a world of clones, what happens to the originals?The Price of Green by Jonathon Mast is a cautionary tale of loss and wonder where what we now take for granted comes at a cost - a very high cost. Is it a price worth paying?No Rescuers for an Aging Princess by Jo Miles tells the story of a widowed princess who suddenly finds herself surplus to requirements, and what she chooses to do next - and the obstacles she must overcome in pursuit of her new destiny, The Golden Idol of the Dreadful Palace in the Hollywood Hills by Chloe Smith is a rescue story in virtual reality with some delicious dark twists. Noctes by Billy Stanton tell of a painting bringing dark horror to those under its mesmeric spell.The Bearable Fragility of Ordinary Things by Elisabeth Ring shows a burst of chaos magic bringing new forms to ordinary people A young man made of glass must tread carefully and find his new purpose.Untenanted by Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar tells of an out of body experience with a terrifying twist.Hannah's Journey by Tom Jolly rounds off the collection with story about a disembodied hand falling into the clutches of thieves and finding it now has a life of its own - what choices will it make?

What could be worse than a dragon?Madelyn has always greeted her adventures with sword, stone, and smile. This time is different, though. She doesn't need to fight Prince Aralane. She needs to impress him. His kingdom borders her floating Island in the sky, and she needs an ally. Which means his visit to the Island is a terrible time for a dragon to attack. And it's an even worse time for something more dangerous than a dragon to threaten them. It'll take everything Madelyn has to face this danger and protect the visiting prince

Pirates plus magic equals trouble. Madelyn can face any threat with her cutlass, her magic, and a grin. Her people are safe on her floating Island in the sky. Until pirates attack. Fae skyships swoop down. Pirates raid the Island. They search for Madelyn of the Sky. If they were "just" pirates, Madelyn wouldn't even hesitate. It would be no contest But she's not the only one who can use magic this time. What do the pirates want with her? Can she face them alone? And is she any match for fae magic?

"The magic system is unique and fascinating... the cast is diverse and well drawn... Fantasy readers will appreciate the settings and genuine sense of camaraderie among the characters..." Publishers WeeklyThe Fallen Lord knows how traditional stories unfold: And unlikely hero will gather a member of every race and every nation to discover his dark secret and cause his defeat. But the Fallen Lord has discovered a new tactic, and has made sure this group can never gather.And now, Adal, an old, world-weary man and the most unlikely of heroes, must guide those who survive.But will the stories be satisfied with the company he leads? Has the Fallen Lord at last found a way to conquer the Storied Lands by turning the very tales against them?Jonathon Mast has woven a tale where stories come alive. Their telling narrates the world around them, giving heroism to the brave or bringing evil to power. Mast brings a distinctive and varied cast along into an unusual quest, led by an aged king who carries his doubts in the folds of his robes. This rich and epic adventure shows us the power of imagination and the influence of true friends, and how the combination enhances our courage and gives us strength.Stories are alive. They will be told."This is an engaging and enjoyable book with many unexpected twists and trials. The characterizations are wonderful and fit the storyline almost too well. Each character plays its part well." The Library Journal