Resignation: the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitableAndrew Arrowsmith has dedicated his life to protecting the Infinite Realms. In this prequel short story to the "Last Guard" series, witness Andrew as he resigns himself to fulfilling his oath and protecting the people he loves-no matter the cost.…
May the Gods and the Light-Bringer save them all...Calista Pyro-Bjorndottir--Light-Bringer, and the Heir and rightful Queen of Lucis--has survived deadly battles and shattering heartbreak, and at tremendous cost. Luna's betrayal has left Cal reeling, and now Cal has entered the fight of her life--and the fight for her kingdom. She will fight for her friend-a man waging unspeakable battles. She will fight for her House-enduring unimaginable hell on earth. And she will fight for her people-enslaved to a witch and awaiting her fiery return. In the third and final book in "The Light-Bringer" trilogy, the final battle between the Light-Bringer and the Queen of Darkness comes to a head, fates will be sealed and not everyone is bound to make it out alive.…
She is the Heir of Light and Fire, and she will bow to no one...Eighteen year old Calista Pyro is on the run, but she is not alone. As she and her childhood best friend, Captain Matias Gomez, run north to Krigere to find Maria Magik, they run into Luna, a Lucinean who's also on the run from the Queen of Darkness-Melania Andhera. However, the Krigereans are suspicious of Luna-with the Everlight being suspicious of her the most. In the second book of "The Light-Bringer" trilogy, new family ties are brought to light as Calista continues her quest to master the Pyro flame and Baldur's Light as a killer prowls the streets of Soturi, and makes the river run red...…
Darkness is coming...In the realm of Zemlja, four kingdoms-Apparatori, Eirineftes, Krigere, and Lucis-isolated a fifth with Wards strong enough to withstand the force of dark magic. However, the Wards came at the cost of a monarch...All eighteen year old Calista Pyro wanted in life was her mother, Queen Marilyn Pyro, back to guide her on how to be the future Queen of Lucis. The fire magic that manifests in each Pyro hasn't yet manifested for Cal, and with her coronation only months away, and suitors lining up for her hand in marriage, Cal is running out of time. When the Wards that isolate the unstable kingdom of Tenebrarum fail, and fall, it's up to Cal as the sole heir of Lucis to protect her kingdom from the Queen of Darkness-regardless of whether or not she has the Pyro flame.…
Best friends since birth, now separated by death. Olek Niegeson has walked into battle with his best friend and twin brother Volodomyr many times before. So what is different with Marilyn's coup? When his brother is struck down in the heat of battle, Olek is ravaged by grief. But he can still hear his younger brother. Olek can still hear his brother's cries to be reunited once more.…
Every time a Pyro is born, the Gods flip a coin and hold their breath.Fifteen year old Princess Marilyn Pyro has everything she wants in life. She has her family, money, and her best friend, Miles Gomez. However, after an execution gone sideways, the life of peaceful royalty that Marilyn has had falls apart, with her parents being assassinated, and Marilyn fleeing from the castle-and accusations-never to be seen again...Twenty year old Emberly Feu has been serving the Emperor of Eirineftes since she was fifteen years old. For five years, she learned three things: keep your head down, don't ask questions, and don't make a scene. When the Witch-Hunters arrive the same day as the Everlight, Emberly's simple life is shaken when the captain of the Witch-Hunters demands for the lost princess of Lucis, Marilyn Pyro, and when the Everlight starts accusing Emberly of being the lost princess...Set twenty-five years before the events in "The Light-Bringer" trilogy, witness the journeys of Marilyn Pyro as she rises to power, and Emberly Feu as she confronts the past that has been haunting her...…
With Halloween being only three weeks away, my father and I have dived into some scary movies to watch at night with the lights off. A lot of these aren't really scary (in my opinion), and I've decided to recommend movies for those of us staying for Halloween this year.…