The Chronicles of Xander: The Dark Kingdom


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The Chronicles of Xander: The Dark Kingdom In the realm of Eldoria, where darkness reigns supreme under the iron fist of the tyrant Dark Lord Malakar, a young hero emerges from the ashes of despair to challenge the shadows that threaten to engulf his world. Xander, a skilled warrior and wielder of ancient magic, embarks on a perilous quest to confront the Dark Lord and restore light to the land. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a war-torn kingdom, where the once-great realms of Arathor, Valoria, and Eldoria lie in ruins, their people oppressed and their spirits broken. Xander, guided by the wisdom of the Guardians of Light and fueled by a burning desire for justice, gathers allies from across the land to stand against the darkness. Joined by a diverse band of companions—fierce warriors, cunning rogues, and wise sages—Xander journeys through treacherous forests, haunted ruins, and forbidding mountains in search of the fabled artifacts needed to defeat the Dark Lord. Along the way, he faces deadly foes, uncovers ancient secrets, and wrestles with his own inner demons. As Xander delves deeper into the heart of darkness, he discovers that the key to victory lies not only in vanquishing Malakar's armies but also in overcoming the darkness within himself. Guided by the teachings of the Guardians and fueled by the bonds of friendship and love, he learns that true strength comes not from the sword, but from the courage to stand against the darkness, even in the face of overwhelming odds. Ultimately, Xander and his companions confront the Dark Lord in a climactic battle that will determine the fate of Eldoria. In a final showdown between light and shadow, good and evil, Xander must summon all of his strength and resolve to vanquish Malakar and restore hope to a world on the brink of despair. The Chronicles of Xander: The Dark Kingdom is a tale of adventure, courage, and redemption—a timeless epic that explores the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and triumph over darkness. It is a story of hope in the face of despair, of love in the midst of war, and of the enduring quest for light in a world consumed by shadow.




Coyote Moon


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The Black Cauldron


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The peaceful land of Prydain is under threat. The evil Lord of Annuvin is using the dark magic of the Black Cauldron to create a terrifying army of deathless warriors. The Cauldron must be destroyed, and Taran joins Prince Gwydion and his faithful knights, Ellidyr and Adaon, in this perilous quest. Taran is desperate to wear his first sword and prove his worth amongst such noble men. But their adventure will demand great sacrifices, as each warrior fulfils his destiny in totally unexpected ways. The second book in Lloyd Alexander's classic fantasy epic The Chronicles of Prydain. "Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy." - Garth Nix A Newbery Honour Book 1966




Screenwriting Tips, You Hack


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Screenwriting Tip #99 Voice-over usually feels like scaffolding. You know-something you left in there when you were constructing the first draft, but really should have torn out after it served its purpose. Screenwriting Tip #120 Always remember that funny trumps everything. Your script could be written in crayon with your name spelled wrong on the cover, but if it's genuinely funny, none of that matters. Screenwriting Tip #156 The easiest way to write kick-ass protagonists is to make them incredibly good at what they do. Confused at the outline stage? Stuck in the swamp of Act Two? Don't know who your protagonist is or where she's going? You might feel like a hack. But don't worry-you're not alone. Even the most experienced writers feel like this at times. Sometimes we just need a few short pointers and reminders to set us on the path again. Xander Bennett worked as a script reader in the trenches of Hollywood, reading and covering hundreds of mediocre screenplays. After months of reading about heroic Sea World trainers, transgendered circus detectives and crime-fighting chupacabras, he couldn't take it any more. Xander started a blog called 'Screenwriting Tips, You Hack', a place designed to provide short, witty tips on screenwriting for amateur writers all the way up to journeymen scribes. This book is the evolution of that blog. Dozens of the best scripts (along with many brand-new ones) have been expanded into bite-sized chapters full of funny, insightful, highly usable advice. Let Xander's pain be your gain as you learn about the differences between film and television structure, how to force yourself to write when you really don't want to, and why you probably shouldn't base your first spec script around an alien invasion.




Shifter King


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Sam Wheeler is a charismatic, blue-collar guy. He works hard for a logging company on Vancouver Island. Sam's life changes when he falls into a large hole on the side of the mountain while trying to rig up a log. He is shocked to find out that he didn't die. Actually, Sam fell through a portal to another world entirely different than his own. A town of gorgeous women believe Sam has fulfilled an ancient prophecy that bestows the power to shift from a human to another creature. It turns out that they are right, he is the long awaited Shifter King! Sam's job is to protect the town and the women that reside there, marry the lucky ones, and breed them.




Shadow Fallen


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#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon returns with Shadow Fallen, a brand-new entry in her Dream-Hunter series. For centuries, Ariel has fought the forces of evil. Her task was to protect the souls of innocent mortals when they die. Captured by a powerful sorceress, she is transformed into a human who has no memory of her real life or calling. And is plunked into the middle of the Norman invasion of England. Cursed the moment he was born with a "demonic deformity," Valteri wants nothing of this earth except to depart it and will do his duty to his king until then. When a strange noblewoman is brought before him, Valteri realizes he has met her before...in his dreams. When others come for her, bringing with them preternatural predators, he is faced with a destiny he had no idea was waiting. One he wants no part of. The truth is that Valteri isn’t just a knight of William the Conqueror. He is the son of one of the deadliest powers in existence, and if he doesn’t restore Ariel to her place, she is not the only one who will be in peril. The world itself hangs in the balance, and he is the necessary key to hold back the powers of evil. But only if he can find a way to work with the woman who stands for everything in the universe he hates. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.




Prime Evil


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The new teacher at Sunnydale seems to dislike Buffy, but when some of her teacher's pets turn up with familiar marks on their necks, the vampire slayer is out for blood trying to prove that the woman is in fact an ancient and powerful witch. Original.




Buffy the Vampire Slayer #2


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Buffy Summers is the Chosen One. Born with unnatural strength and instincts, she alone must fight off the vampires of the world to save humankind. Not to mention the fact that she mustalsodeal with the usualteen nightmares: dating, friends, and high school. Buffy, along with her best friends Willow and Xander, strugglesto save the world one fiesty vamp at a time. Halloween Rain ~ Even without a maniacal scarecrow, a Sunnydale Halloween is a truly horrific happening. There are enough zombies and vampires about, ready to party hearty and eat some brains, to keep the Slayer and her friends up all night. But then the rain starts to fall... Bad Bargain ~ All hell breaks loose when Sunnydale High is once again the focus for channelled evil - but is the infestation of strange demonic vermin a harbinger of something much worse to come…? AfterImage ~ A mysterious stranger has designs on Sunnydale as the town prepares for an all-night session of horror films at the Drive-in - and that's when things get very weird indeed.




Iron Kingdom


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'Of the "Great Powers" that dominated Europe from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries, Prussia is the only one to have vanished ... Iron Kingdom is not just good: it is everything a history book ought to be ... The nemesis of Prussia has cast such a long shadow that German historians have tiptoed around the subject. Thus it was left to an Englishman to write what is surely the best history of Prussia in any language' Sunday Telegraph




Desires Unleashed


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Desires Unleashed is the first novel in the riveting, highly-addictive and sexually-charged Knights of the Darkness Chronicles. Experience the heart-pounding thrill of the chase in this electrifying page-turner as you uncover the mystery behind the series of gruesome killings that have been terrorizing the citizens of Chicago. When a grisly decapitated corpse pops up on a Chicago Street, drained of blood, the highly-trained, government-funded special police force assigned two of their best detectives to the case. S.U.I.T. Detectives Warren Davis and Matthew Eric delve deep into their investigation to discover just who or what is leaving mutilated bodies in public places. They soon realize that the killer or killers is one step ahead of them and if they are going to stop the menace before another innocent human is viciously attack, they are going to need help. Natasha Hemingway liked her life just the way it was... normal and supernatural-free. The vampires and shape-shifters were just where she wanted them to be--far away from her. All was going well until an unfortunate accident landed her in the hospital. It was then that she discovered she had an ability that could help her save countless lives. All of a sudden, she finds herself thrust into the dangerous and alluring world of the supernatural and into the arms of two very sexy and deadly vampires. Original, gritty and sprinkled with just the right amount of humor and wit, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won't forget. You don't want to miss out on this amazing series! This book has been previously published and has been substantially revised from its original release.