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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas: A Story
by Ursula K. Le GuinThe recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.
Oni Ronin
by Kohei NagamineSet in Japan during the Sengoku or &“Warring States&” period, Oni Ronin is a tale of cowardice, sacrifice, and redemption.Combining historically accurate characters and locations with mythical kitsune and malevolent demons from Japanese folklore, Oni Ronin is the redemption story of the cowardly Sarobei, a samurai messenger who meets feudal lords, brave warriors, and heroic ghosts on his journey of self-discovery. Written by Mack Flavelle and Kohei Nagamine, with art by Tatsubi, and creative assistance from Maldoror, Manabu Seko, and Keojimal!
The Onion Girl (Newford)
by Charles de Lint“[This] fantasy moves from the outer to the inner world with amazing ease and should satisfy new and old fans of this prolific and gifted storyteller.” —Publishers WeeklyIn novel after novel, and story after story, Charles de Lint has brought an imaginary North American city to vivid life. Newford: where magic lights dark streets; where myths walk clothed in modern shapes; where a broad cast of extraordinary people work to keep the whole world turning.At the center of all the entwined lives in Newford stands a young artist named Jilly Coppercorn, with her tangled hair, her paint-splattered jeans, a smile perpetually on her lips—Jilly, whose paintings capture the hidden beings that dwell in the city’s shadows. Now, at last, de Lint tells Jilly’s own story . . . for behind the painter’s fey charm lies a dark secret and a past she’s labored to forget. And that past is coming to claim her now.“I’m the onion girl,” Jilly Coppercorn says. “Pull back the layers of my life, and you won’t find anything at the core. Just a broken child. A hollow girl.” She’s very, very good at running. But life has just forced Jilly to stop.At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.“A master storyteller, [de Lint] blends Celtic, Native American, and other cultures into a seamless mythology that resonates with magic and truth.” —Library Journal“Like great writers of magic realism, [de Lint] writes about people in the world we know, encountering magic as a part of that world. Fairy tales come true, and their magic affects realistic characters full of particular lusts and fears.” —Booklist
Onirica: The Dragonfly's Secret
by Alberto RuedaAlbiorix Corporation continues to expand its unstoppable monopoly around the world, creating new addicts to its dream capsules every day. Struggling against her dependency, Miles Cavanagh watches his wife disappear after contemplating his death in what should have been a peaceful lake experience. Investigating, the financial manager discovers that the Onirica Project is not limited only to entertainment, but also conceals much more pernicious purposes. At the same time, Miles meets the mysterious Alissa, a member of a resistance group against the Corporation, with whom he establishes an ambitious collaboration agreement. Will they be able to find out what is behind Elisabeth Warby's disappearance? Is it connected to the strange events that Miles faces in the woods? Is someone capable of stopping the Corporation's dark plans?
ONIRICA Project
by Alberto RuedaHALE-BOPP What would you feel if today, as soon as you got home, you found out that the world had barely a year to live? How do you think the people around you would react? After a week surrounded by strange events, psychologist and violinist Daniela Palmer will have to face those questions just before being arrested for an espionage charge. Two days later, after an unexpected release, she will flee to Sydney in the company of a skilled cybercriminal to try to discover what is behind the apocalyptic news and its consequences. However, her findings are complicated when a mysterious corporation she had a relationship with in the past and an experimental project of unlimited potential enters the scene. With all the pieces on the table, Daniela will have to solve a perplexing puzzle aware that she is getting closer to crossing the limits of her sanity. ONIRICA: THE DRAGONFLY’S SECRET Albiorix Corporation continues to expand its unstoppable monopoly around the world, creating new addicts to its dream capsules every day. Struggling against her dependency, Miles Cavanagh watches his wife disappear after contemplating his death in what should have been a peaceful lake experience. Investigating, the financial manager discovers that the ONIRICA Project is not limited only to entertainment, but also conceals much more pernicious purposes. At the same time, Miles meets the mysterious Alissa, a member of a resistance group against the Corporation, with whom he establishes an ambitious collaboration agreement. Will they be able to find out what is behind Elisabeth Warby's disappearance? Is it connected to the strange events that Miles faces in the woods? Is someone capable of stopping the Corporation's dark plans?
Online Game: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yi GeRenDeMengXiangHis developers had also hidden all the shortcuts in human evolution into the game. In order to obtain the so-called "Life Code", a group of strong men were running amok, they were willing to do anything they could to get their hands on. National forces and large financial groups were all in place to engage in fierce battles, and the fate of the human race had changed because of this game. Ye Wei, a college student who had just graduated, would he be able to carve out a path of blood for himself?
Online Game: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yi GeRenDeMengXiangHis developers had also hidden all the shortcuts in human evolution into the game. In order to obtain the so-called "Life Code", a group of strong men were running amok, they were willing to do anything they could to get their hands on. National forces and large financial groups were all in place to engage in fierce battles, and the fate of the human race had changed because of this game. Ye Wei, a college student who had just graduated, would he be able to carve out a path of blood for himself?
Online Game: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yi GeRenDeMengXiangHis developers had also hidden all the shortcuts in human evolution into the game. In order to obtain the so-called "Life Code", a group of strong men were running amok, they were willing to do anything they could to get their hands on. National forces and large financial groups were all in place to engage in fierce battles, and the fate of the human race had changed because of this game. Ye Wei, a college student who had just graduated, would he be able to carve out a path of blood for himself?
Online Game: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Yi GeRenDeMengXiangHis developers had also hidden all the shortcuts in human evolution into the game. In order to obtain the so-called "Life Code", a group of strong men were running amok, they were willing to do anything they could to get their hands on. National forces and large financial groups were all in place to engage in fierce battles, and the fate of the human race had changed because of this game. Ye Wei, a college student who had just graduated, would he be able to carve out a path of blood for himself?
Online Game: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Wu QingXiaoYaoMiracles are created. What about myths?In the game, one could look for miracles, but in the game, one needed to create a legend.Accidents are often the starting point for the achievement of myths.The accident that happened when he was a child caused him to obtain the Chaotic Body …Yet, he was unable to cultivate due to an accident...There were too many accidents, and it was precisely these accidents that had made him so …The game was merciless. It was brotherly!
Online Game: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Wu QingXiaoYaoMiracles are created. What about myths?In the game, one could look for miracles, but in the game, one needed to create a legend.Accidents are often the starting point for the achievement of myths.The accident that happened when he was a child caused him to obtain the Chaotic Body …Yet, he was unable to cultivate due to an accident...There were too many accidents, and it was precisely these accidents that had made him so …The game was merciless. It was brotherly!
Online Game: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Wu QingXiaoYaoMiracles are created. What about myths?In the game, one could look for miracles, but in the game, one needed to create a legend.Accidents are often the starting point for the achievement of myths.The accident that happened when he was a child caused him to obtain the Chaotic Body …Yet, he was unable to cultivate due to an accident...There were too many accidents, and it was precisely these accidents that had made him so …The game was merciless. It was brotherly!
Online Game: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Wu QingXiaoYaoMiracles are created. What about myths?In the game, one could look for miracles, but in the game, one needed to create a legend.Accidents are often the starting point for the achievement of myths.The accident that happened when he was a child caused him to obtain the Chaotic Body …Yet, he was unable to cultivate due to an accident...There were too many accidents, and it was precisely these accidents that had made him so …The game was merciless. It was brotherly!
Only a Monster (Only a Monster)
by Vanessa LenIn every story there is a hero and a monster.'Mind-bending, heart wrenching, and unputdownable!' Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Caraval series and Once Upon a Broken HeartIt should have been the perfect summer. Sent to stay with her late mother's eccentric family in London, sixteen-year-old Joan is determined to enjoy herself. She loves her nerdy job at the historic Holland House, and when her super cute co-worker Nick asks her on a date, it feels like everything is falling into place.Then a Good Samaritan attempt gone wrong sends Joan spinning through time, and her life quickly begins to unravel.Her family aren't just eccentric: they're monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers.And Nick isn't just a cute boy: he's a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to bring them down.As she battles Nick, Joan is forced to work with the beautiful and ruthless Aaron Oliver, heir to a monster family that hates her own. She'll have to embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself, and her family. Because in this story . . .. . . she is not the hero.Dive deep into the world of Only a Monster, where the line between monster and hero is razor thin: hidden worlds dwell in the shadows, beautiful monsters with untold powers walk among humans, and secrets are the most powerful weapon of all.** Praise for Only a Monster **'Darkly delicious fun' Natasha Ngan 'What a fantastic, immersive read - I couldn't stop turning the page!' Naomi Novik'A captivating new voice in fantasy' Hafsah Faizal 'An absolute page-turner' Chloe Gong'A fabulous start to a phenomenal new series' Adalyn Grace
Only a Monster (Only a Monster)
by Vanessa LenIn every story there is a hero and a monster.It should have been the perfect summer. Sent to stay with her late mother's eccentric family in London, sixteen-year-old Joan is determined to enjoy herself. She loves her nerdy job at the historic Holland House, and when her super cute co-worker Nick asks her on a date, it feels like everything is falling into place.Then a Good Samaritan attempt gone wrong sends Joan spinning through time, and her life quickly begins to unravel.Her family aren't just eccentric: they're monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers. And Nick isn't just a cute boy: he's a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to bring them down.As she battles Nick, Joan is forced to work with the beautiful and ruthless Aaron Oliver, heir to a monster family that hates her own. She'll have to embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself, and her family. Because in this story . . .. . . she is not the hero.(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Only a Monster (Only a Monster #1)
by Vanessa LenThe sweeping romance of Passenger meets the dark fantasy edge of This Savage Song in this stunning contemporary fantasy debut from Vanessa Len, where the line between monster and hero is razor thin. <P><P> Don’t forget the rule. No one can know what you are. What we are. You must never tell anyone about monsters. <P><P> Joan has just learned the truth: her family are monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers. <P><P> And the cute boy at work isn’t just a boy: he’s a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to destroy her family. <P><P> To save herself and her family, Joan will have to do what she fears most: embrace her own monstrousness. Because in this story…she is not the hero. <P><P> Dive deep into the world of Only a Monster: hidden worlds dwell in the shadows, beautiful monsters with untold powers walk among humans, and secrets are the most powerful weapon of all.
Only a Witch Can Fly
by Alison McgheeOnly a witch can fly. But one little girl wants to fly--more than anything. So, on a special night, with the moon shining bright and her cat by her side, she gathers herself up, she grips her broom tight, and she tries. And she fails. And she's brave. And she tries again. Until ... Utterly enchanting, New York Times-bestselling author Alison McGhee's lyrical language creates a bewitching tale about finding one's own path that will send your spirit soaring.
Only Ashes Remain (Market of Monsters #2)
by Rebecca SchaefferDexter meets Victoria Schwab in this dark and compelling fantasy about a girl who seeks revenge on the boy who betrayed her, a sequel to the critically-acclaimed Not Even Bones.After escaping her kidnappers and destroying the black market where she was held captive, all Nita wants is to find a way to live her life without looking over her shoulder. But with a video of her ability to self-heal all over the dark web, Nita knows she's still a prime target on the black market. There's only one way to keep herself safe. Nita must make herself so feared that no one would ever dare come after her again. And the best way to start building her reputation? Take her revenge on Fabricio, the boy who sold Nita to her kidnappers. But killing Fabricio is harder than Nita thought it would be, even with Kovit by her side. Now caught in a game of kill or be killed, Nita will do whatever it takes to win.
Only Begotten Daughter (Legend Bks.)
by James MorrowThe World Fantasy Award–winning novel of a female deity trying to save a modern world gone mad—&“Invites comparisons with Vonnegut and even Rushdie&” (The Washington Post). Rejoice! A new messiah has come, and her name is Julie. Born to Murray Katz, the solitary (and celibate) keeper of an abandoned lighthouse on the Jersey shore, our protagonist arrives on Earth boasting supernatural abilities evocative of her divine half brother, Jesus. As a child, she revels in her talent for walking on water, resurrecting dead crabs, and treating fireflies as luminous alphabet blocks. But after she reaches adolescence, her life becomes as challenging and ambiguous as any mortal&’s. Not only is Julie Katz obliged to deal with a silver-tongued devil and self-righteous neo-Christian zealots, she must also figure out what sort of mission her mother—the female Supreme Being—has in mind for her. At once outrageous and affirming, this Nebula Award finalist is a magnificent work of contemporary satire that holds a mirror up to human nature, astutely reflecting our species&’ failings, foibles, and often misguided affections.
Only Ever Always
by Penni RussonHave you ever woken from a dream feeling it was more real than your world? Could there be someone exactly like you living another life? Claire lives in an ordinary world where everything is whole. But now she feels broken into pieces as her world is suddenly shattered with grief. The silvery notes of her music box help her escape from her pain into a dream world, into Clara's world. Clara's world has always been broken. Her fragmented life revolves around scavenging and swapping objects to survive. She is determined to face the sinister side of her cracked reality to save the only family she has ever known. But the cost may be more than she bargained for. Though Claire and Clara live in different worlds, their paths are set to collide when the people they love most are faced with death. But which world is the dream? Who is the dreamer? Penni Russon has written a spellbinding tale that stretches the imagination about what is possible.
Only Ever Yours
by Louise O'NeillWhere women are created for the pleasure of men, beauty is the first duty of every girl. In Louise O'Neill's world of Only Every Yours women are no longer born naturally, girls (called "eves") are raised in Schools and trained in the arts of pleasing men until they come of age. Freida and Isabel are best friends. Now, aged sixteen and in their final year, they expect to be selected as companions--wives to powerful men. All they have to do is ensure they stay in the top ten beautiful girls in their year. The alternatives--life as a concubine, or a chastity (teaching endless generations of girls)--are too horrible to contemplate.But as the intensity of final year takes hold, the pressure to be perfect mounts. Isabel starts to self-destruct, putting her beauty--her only asset--in peril. And then into this sealed female environment, the boys arrive, eager to choose a bride. Freida must fight for her future--even if it means betraying the only friend, the only love, she has ever known.
Only Ever Yours
by Louise O'Neill'Utterly magnificent . . . gripping, accomplished and dark' Marian KeyesWINNER: Newcomer of the Year at the IBAs WINNER: Bookseller YA Prize WINNER: CBI Eilis Dillon Award Buzzfeed's Best Books Written by Women in 2014The bestselling novel about beauty, body image and betrayaleves are designed, not made. The School trains them to be prettyThe School trains them to be good.The School trains them to Always be Willing.All their lives, the eves have been waiting. Now, they are ready for the outside world.companion . . . concubine . . . or chastityOnly the best will be chosen.And only the Men decide.
Only Ever Yours
by Louise O'Neill'Utterly magnificent . . . gripping, accomplished and dark' Marian KeyesWINNER: Newcomer of the Year at the IBAs WINNER: Bookseller YA Prize WINNER: CBI Eilis Dillon Award Buzzfeed's Best Books Written by Women in 2014The bestselling novel about beauty, body image and betrayaleves are designed, not made. The School trains them to be prettyThe School trains them to be good.The School trains them to Always be Willing.All their lives, the eves have been waiting. Now, they are ready for the outside world.companion . . . concubine . . . or chastityOnly the best will be chosen.And only the Men decide.
Only Ever Yours
by Louise O'Neilleves are designed, not made. The School trains them to be prettyThe School trains them to be good.The School trains them to Always be Willing.All their lives, the eves have been waiting. Now, they are ready for the outside world.companion . . . concubine . . . or chastityOnly the best will be chosen.And only the Men decide.(P)2015 WF Howes Ltd
The Only Harmless Great Thing
by Brooke BolanderWinner of the Nebula Award for Best NoveletteFinalist for the Hugo, Locus, Shirley Jackson, and Sturgeon AwardsThe Only Harmless Great Thing is a heart-wrenching alternative history by Brooke Bolander that imagines an intersection between the Radium Girls and noble, sentient elephants.In the early years of the 20th century, a group of female factory workers in Newark, New Jersey slowly died of radiation poisoning. Around the same time, an Indian elephant was deliberately put to death by electricity in Coney Island. These are the facts.Now these two tragedies are intertwined in a dark alternate history of rage, radioactivity, and injustice crying out to be righted. Prepare yourself for a wrenching journey that crosses eras, chronicling histories of cruelty both grand and petty in search of meaning and justice.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.