Mythology
The Hand of Mashyana
Amber Hansford
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Trigger Warnings
Violence, Sexual Encounters
In the kingdom of Emari, Farah, the newly appointed Hand of Mashyana, must join forces with Yasher, a charming foreigner who believes his “lucky charm” is the key to his fortune. As they race to recover powerful relics, they uncover dark truths about the queen’s betrayal and realize they may be the kingdom’s last hope.
And Let Time Stand, Still – The Elemental Pentology: Five
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Alcohol use; blood and gore; epidemics; explicit content; family conflict; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; pregnancy / birth; sex; torture; violence; war
Zoya Iskralin is testing the boundaries of discovery. Testing how humans investigate cruelty and if her reckless games would be exposed. With increasing threats, Zoya is called home; her skills needed to assist her sisters, to protect the Compound, and to save the world. Katya’s endgame jeopardised by devastating loss. Will Katya’s sisters forgive her, once the truth is revealed?
Sempiternal – The Elemental Pentology: Four
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Alcohol use; blood and gore; drowning; epidemics; explicit content; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; pregnancy / birth; sex; torture; violence
Calina Iskralin is searching for evidence of the past. Searching for means to repair a broken world. With the release of a deadly virus, Calina must make a world-changing decision. A horrific sacrifice which will fuel the division between the two factions. Both sides harbouring lies and manipulating perception to gain advantage. The alliance devastated by loss, with war’s arrival bringing potential annihilation.
Torrefy – The Elemental Pentology: Three
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abuse / abusive relationship; alcohol use; blood and gore; explicit content; fire; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; sex; suicide; torture; violence; witchcraft
Levka Iskralin is seeking the source of a disturbance. To discover who is trying to bring forward the Goddess Katalecazo. To eradicate the potential for the truth of the Goddess being revealed, Levka must dismantle a coven, while also protecting her own identity. All while continuing to understand what impact the erasure of Katalecazo’s influence has had on the world. A world moving even closer to war.
Lacrymosa – The Elemental Pentology: Two
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; alcohol use; blood and gore; diets / eating disorders; drowning; infertility; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; sex; sexual abuse / assault; suicide; torture; violence
Talya Iskralin believes she is rebalancing humanity. She seeks out those who have caused harm to others and takes revenge on their behalf. While taking these actions, she sets in motion consequences which will impact those she loves. Not only will her actions increase the potential for war, but she had put her family in peril.
Alabaster – The Elemental Pentology: One
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Adoption; alcohol use; blood and gore; explicit content; gambling; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical assault; sex; suicide; torture; violence
Katya Iskralin has returned for revenge. She is fighting alone and must act without betraying her true self, her location, or the secrets hidden, sealed deep in her soul. Old enemies and newer threats pose a risk to the very world itself, with an old God believing Katya has returned for war.
The Menagerie
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; bestiality; dubious consent; drug use; incest; infidelity; manipulation; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sex / sexual abuse / sexual assault; spiders / suicidal ideation; torture; violence
From the opening short story to the final poem, The Menagerie combines varied themes and genres which explore darker experiences with an empowering message of hope. This anthology is a cohesive combination of 55 tales delivering strength.
No matter how hollow you may feel inside. This is a series of creative interpretations of how survival can be brutal, can be beautiful, and can lead you to the brink of destruction before escape is found.
Club Hades
Cassandra Harken
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Trigger Warnings
Torture (not on page), murder, kidnapping, animal restraint, bombings, panic attacks, claustrophobia.
Vivienne inherited a trust from a relative. Timing couldn’t have been more perfect since she is living in her car. When she learned she had inherited a business, she dreamed of a bookshop or bakery where her only problem would be to solve the occasional murder. Little did she know she had inherited a sex club and with it came a cast of characters. Club Hades is more than it seems and so is the hot self-styled Protector who sits in the club every night. What’s a girl to do?
The Ascnet
Y. Hu
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Trigger Warnings
Forced Prostitution, Dubious Consent (not between main love interests), Drug Use/Abuse, Human Experimentation, Descriptive Violence/Light Gore, Child Abuse, Period Typical Racism/Colorism, Period Typical Sexism, Ethnic Discrimination, Abuse of Power
In a perilous world of gods, empires, and the untamed sea, Shi Yang, a young Tanka woman, is thrust into the heart of destiny after uncovering a powerful relic. Betrayed and adrift, she joins Zheng Yi’s infamous pirate fleet, battling imperial forces, sea dragons, and her own haunting past. As alliances shift and storms gather, Shi Yang must rise above the tides, torn between the power she craves and the humanity she risks losing. The Ascent is a thrilling tale of resilience and revenge.
Mabon: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox
Robin Ginther Venneri
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Embrace the balance of Mabon, the autumn equinox festival of gratitude and reflection. This guide explores the history, traditions, and symbolism of this sacred time, honoring the second harvest and the harmony of light and dark. Perfect for spiritual seekers, it offers insights into seasonal practices, self-discovery, and celebrating abundance and balance. Discover the magic of Mabon and the beauty of nature’s cycles.
