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The archaeologist hero, Kenton, receives a mysterious ancient Babylonian artifact, which he discovers contains an incredibly detailed model of a ship. A dizzy spell casts Kenton onto the deck of the ship,...

In this great crucible of life we call the world—in the vaster one we call the universe—the mysteries lie close packed, uncountable as grains of sand on ocean's shores. They thread gigantic, the star-flung...

A tendril of the strange fragrance spiraled up from the great stone block. Kenton felt it caress his face like a coaxing hand. He had been aware of that fragrance—an alien perfume, subtly troubling, evocative...

American editor and author of works of fantastic fiction of some interest. Originally trained in law, he turned to journalism, first as a correspondent, and later as editor. In 1917, published his first...

American editor and author of works of fantastic fiction of some interest. Originally trained in law, he turned to journalism, first as a correspondent, and later as editor. In 1917, published his first...

While searching for lost Inca treasure in South America, American mining engineer Nicholas Graydon encounters Suarra, handmaiden to the Snake Mother of Yu-Atlanchi. She leads Graydon to an abyss where...

I AM a medical man specializing in neurology and diseases of the brain. My peculiar field is abnormal psychology, and in it I am recognized as an expert. I am closely connected with two of the foremost...

Abraham Merritt's 'The Ship of Ishtar' is a classic science fiction novel that combines elements of adventure, fantasy, and romance. The story follows American archaeologist John Kenton as he discovers...

Set on the island of Ponape, full of ruins from ancient civilizations, the novel chronicles the adventures of a party of explorers who discover a previously unknown underground world full of strange peoples...

In the wilds of the Trans-Himalayan region, a quartet of adventurers led by Dr. Walter T. Goodwin stumbles upon a tribe of human primitives forgotten since the age of Alexander the Great, and an awesome...

"Kommst du von Nabu?", fragte sie und wartete auf eine Antwort, doch er fand keine Worte, um ihr zu antworten. "Ein Bote musst du sein", zögerte sie, "wie könntest du sonst an Bord des Schiffes von Ischtar...

"Dr. Goodwin is on a botanical expedition in the Himalayas. There he meets Dick Drake, the son of one of his old science acquaintances. They are witnesses of a strange aurora-like effect, but seemingly...

One of the most gripping fantasies ever written, The Moon Pool embodies all the romanticism and poetic nostalgia characteristic of A. Merritt's writings. Set on the island of Ponape, full of ruins from...

This early work by Abraham Grace Merritt was originally published in 1917. 'Through the Dragon Glass' is a fantasy short story by the author of the 'Moon Pool'. It tells the tale of adventurous explorers...

Es geht um eine fortgeschrittene Rasse, die sich im Erdkern entwickelt hat. Schließlich erschaffen ihre intelligentesten Mitglieder einen künstlichen Nachkommen. Dieses geschaffene Wesen verkörpert sowohl...

Abraham Merritt's 'The Moon Pool & The Metal Monster' is a captivating blend of science fiction and fantasy, set in a mysterious and otherworldly landscape. The book follows a group of explorers who...

Odysseia'nn MO 800 ila 600 yllar arasnda yazld düünülmektedir. Manzum eser lyada'nn devam niteliindedir ve Yunan kahraman Odysseus'un Truva'nn düüünden sonra vatan thaka'ya yapt maceralarla dolu uzun...

When a snowstorm traps Taylor, a star defenseman, and Alice, the coach's daughter, in a cozy cabin over the holidays, the magic of the season works its charm. With the outside world blanketed in snow,...

A security guard, a mercenary, a lawyer, a thief, and a reanimated mummy walk up to a food truck… Elizabeth "Eliza" Cunningham has always known what she wants, whether tha's a medal in an Olympics qualifier...

Deep in the heart of an isolated forest, 14-year-old girl lives in isolation, mastering 'The Game'—a deadly ritual passed down by her fanatical mother. Driven by the sinister whispers of a dark god, she...

Feel the NEED for SPEED?On the track, ride along with rivals, Niki Madera and Shu Wheeler as they compete in an adrenalin-fueled season of Formula 1 racing. Every legendary track from the tight city streets...

Can a small-town artist find the courage to chase his dreams with a little help from above?Noah Bennett's life revolves around his ice skate rental business and avoiding his parents' disappointment. But...

A dead body near an alley dumpster, puts Jynx back in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons.A knife in the chest of the Vice Mayor wasn't how Jynx wanted to finish out her night. To be fair, it probably...

It was starting to seem as though Harvey would never find a loving home. This SHORT STORY has previously been published in Words Worth Reading Issue 1.

Arabella's Christmas Eve out on the town turns to disaster when she drags her best friend, Jenson the wereshark, down to the beach for a calming swim.A swim? Absolutely.Calming? ...Not exactly.With lives...

She's only here for a week, but I'm determined to turn that week into forever. AlexWhen cut-throat lawyer Jade stumbles onto my tree farm, looking like she's never held an axe in her life, I figure she's...

This captivating story is set in Malawi during the 1980s—a beautiful and vibrant country known for its pristine lake, lush rainforests, savannas, and arid, baked clay scrubland. It is an adventure wonderland...

I planned to get an in, to the Kings of Sin Clubhouse.Stay under the radar.Learn information.Survive.I came for vengeance.Not friendship. Not a family. Not loveYet here I am, drowning in all of those...

A Christmas-themed television special is coming to the Cotswolds. And it could change everything… Tallis Harlow is reeling from the discovery of her husband's infidelity, but thankfully she has her job...

Welcome to Nicolet, a picturesque town nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, where love, healing, and second chances bloom amidst the gentle waves and quiet beauty of nature. This heartwarming series...

Elena Vaughan has vowed never to fall in love again. As a top marketing executive at one of the world's leading record labels, she has everything under control—until Sam Martin, Canada's rising pop sensation,...

What was drowned will be drowned again… Marine archaeologist Dr. Evelyn Price has spent her life uncovering the mysteries of the deep ocean. But when a violent storm uncovers an ancient timber circle...

This collection contains the following books:A Little Taste of HomeGavin & Sanura: billionaire, business owner, friends to loversToo Dangerous to LoveBrandt & Serenity: billionaire, bodyguard,...

He loved only one, but he was never what she needed, never the right man for her. The best thing he ever did was walk away from Layla before he destroyed her life. Proven over and over again, most recently...

Elfbones couldn't believe his luck when he was invited to a ball at the royal palace.  He would have a tale to tell when he returned to school after the summer break.  How right he was.  Within a few...

On a crisp, moonlit Christmas Eve, all is calm in the little village of Windfurlough—or so it seems. Beneath the glowing full moon, a mischievous plan is afoot at the ancient windmill, where a rare block...

This book has a compilation of many stories designed to send some chills down your skin. reader beware!

The week has finally come for the wedding of Lavon Tyler and Lynn Dodd-Masterson.A young girl is murdered feet away from Lavon and Abby and they find themselves racing against time to find the killer...

Working in one of Odessa's busiest emergency departments, Eliza Moore never expected to find her true purpose through the suffering of her patients. As a trained nurse, she knew her duty required care...

Caught in a blizzard on her way home to Quebec for Christmas, Bestselling Romance Author, Kira Lévesque is forced to take an unexpected detour into the quaint, northern New Hampshire town of Granite Falls....

Ivo is the right-hand man to the most dangerous man in Ultimo Morte, Raffaele Di Morte. Ivo will do anything for the family and his capo, even marry a newly widowed woman. Elisa's husband's desire to...

A Marvelous Time is an illustrated collection of twenty tongue-in-cheek, sometimes-vulgar, always-hilarious poems about the holiday season.

Three homeless puppies, two lonely hearts, and a massive snowstorm. Candace "Candi" Goodman, an unemployed teacher, is always sharing a smile and helping those around her. This Christmas she has volunteered...

Sang Kancil, the mousedeer:  trickster, adventurer, king and sometimes villain and thief—the traditional folktales from South-East Asia about this diminutive hero have been told for centuries. He might...

Something's been brewing deep inside South Dakota's fabled Black Hills for decades, with hints of it just now beginning to surface. For the time being, fifteen-year-old Viktor Talking White Owl is in...

In my family, danger happens faster than a pixie in heat. I'm Marigold Everlee, a middle-aged eclectic witch with a knack for trouble and a soul that houses a piece of my fiery boyfriend Zev's ifrit spirit. Talk...