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Join Norrit and Hale for stirring adventures on land and across the sky.
The lives of Norrit and Hale, patron saints of grandparents, usually run predictably: gather star dust and moon dust in a big red balloon by night. Use the harvest to fuel wish-granting machinery at Starry-Eyed Station that serves requests of grandparents for their grandchildren (and sometimes requests of grandchildren for themselves).
But occasionally, surprises knock them off...
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In the sequel to Cousins of the Fates, the Graces return, and face unexpected challenges.
The Graces bring light and possibility to even tough situations. When life gets tough, they illuminate possibility and potential.
Bright has always prided herself on being a solid Grace who gives strength to humans going through difficult times.
Today, though, she prepares to help out with the aftermath of a hurricane, with no idea of what issues await her.
If...
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Nicholas had left his sleigh in the woods not far from the home of Jane, whom he had been dating now for many months. Nicholas, known to the world as the beloved Santa Claus, believes that love finally found him. And feels ready to ask Jane a very important question. Eager to visit Jane's house, where good cheer and fine decorations abound during the holiday season, Nicholas heads to find Jane and her family.Unfortunately, a great shock awaits him....
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When the gods disagree, they summon a human to help settle things... Penelope chases her dog after he finds an unexpected escalator to a realm of the gods. The invisible stairs carry both of them up to the heavens. The dog seems less upset by this new development than Penelope feels... If you love female-led stories of the Greek gods and goddesses, pick up this short story today!
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In the northernmost region of the world, in the quiet end of the village of Santa's Circle, down a crooked snow-packed lane, through tall narrow houses painted various shades of green, one house stood apart from the rest at the end of a long winding road.
No doubt about it. Nicholas developed feelings for Jane, and they came on fast. As Santa Claus, Nicholas' free time feels limited. But he wants to make time for Jane, and give love a chance to flourish.
The...
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Merfolk wield mersong with a range of entertaining results in this new collection. The merfolk who live off the coasts of Breadcove Bay and Agratica sing sea spells the way some human merchants place orders for supplies. Frequently and with great optimism and studied finesse. The merfolk tend to have a good time trying to catch humans (and other merfolk) within their web of songs, but as with any wild magics, the results they get are sometimes unexpected....
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The most surprising pets live in Tinsleberry. Tinsleberry Town, beautiful, idyllic, glitters with the dazzle of thousands of tiny lights, placed strategically to attract the attention of the tourists who make up the economic lifeblood of the town. Newlyweds and honeymooners. Artistic vacationers and burned-out run-of-the-mill workers attempting to reignite their spark in life or in love. Tourism dropped when vacationers...
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The merfolk who live off the coasts of Breadcove Bay and Agratica follow their own ways of doing things. They regard their own civilizations as superior to humans. They take hierarchy seriously but love to have a good time. And they are generally careful when encountering humans: a merfolk never knows quite what to expect when dealing with the drylander kind.
But occasionally, the merfolks' carefulness slips. They encounter a random human due to...
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Nicholas stood holding hands with Jane on the crest of a hill just inside the magic gateway to the valley that held the village of Santa's Circle. . . . When Nicholas decided to court Jane, he knew at some point he must introduce Jane to the elves. A dance seemed just the right time to do it. After all, the dances at Santa's Circle fairly burst with good cheer, merriment, and delight. Surely a good time to introduce the woman of his heart to his crew....
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Unexpected guests greet Norrit and Hale at Starry-Eyed Station. Norrit and Hale follow a nightly routine: gather star dust and moon dust in a big red balloon. Use the harvest to fuel wish-granting machinery at Starry-Eyed Station that serves requests of grandparents for their grandchildren (and sometimes requests of grandchildren for themselves). At the end of a long shift, the two old friends return from their night flight to find unexpected visitors...
11) Rapunzel Reborn
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The famous young woman who grew up locked in a tower stars in five short stories in this new collection.
Rapunzel grew up locked away in a tower with her Mother. . .
But what if a prince never came?
What if fate offered a different way out of the tower instead . . . one that presented different challenges and opportunities?
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When a group of three friends plans to camp together, and only one of them shows up, she faces sudden bad weather at a remote camping ground, alone with her children. Artistic Bethany likes the outdoors in general, but not when she gets stood up, and not when the clouds threaten an unexpected thunderstorm. Between wrangling the kids alone and caring for their safety, Bethany faces a tense night. She hopes for a little luck. If you...
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A medic job at an enchanted train station means new adventures every week...
The Northernmost Rim Hub train station keeps charms on the gates and protocols in place to ensure the station runs safely and on schedule.
But when Banning the medic gets ready for his shift, he never knows what new magical twist the day brings.
Or what lies in store for him personally.
In the rich fantasy realm of Breadcove Bay, "The Medic and the Enchanted Train Station"...
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The balance of powerful empires rests in the slender hands of a first-year student of Fire . . .
Mira just finished her first semester as a student at Borealis University, studying the rare focus of Fire.
Shivering on the freezing route back to the city and toward home, Mira uses her talent of Fire to warm herself on the side of the road.
Big mistake.
In the fantasy world of Langasee, even a whiff of someone gifted with Fire, young, and vulnerable...
15) Persona Play
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to don a different persona? To try on the qualities of an archetype? New personas are donned regularly by actors in the movies and in theater, and also by everyday people at costume parties, and at Halloween. These are chances to play make-believe, to step into another identity for a brief period of time.When someone finds a persona to dress up as that particularly delights them: Their faces...
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Mermen deal with dry-lander women of all types in this new collection. The mermen who live off the coasts of Breadcove Bay and Agratica interact with women of the dry-lander realms in a range of ways: as friends or potential lovers, as family members within mixed-blood clans, and more. The mermen tend to have a laid-back attitude, but as with any magical creatures with personalities, sometimes things turn out in unexpected ways. ...
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St. Nicholas felt too busy for romance. Until he met Jane. Join St. Nicholas and Jane for the stories of how they fell in love. Nicholas works very hard for most of the year, but especially near Christmas. As Santa Claus, it falls to him to carry the spirit of the holiday and make sure children and families everywhere enjoy some holiday cheer. He gets so busy with his work that sometimes he forgets to visit his friends. And takes no time for any potential...
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Many new developments are at play in the realms of Breadcove Bay and Agratica. And not all of them in the favor of all the merfolk and the humans.
Though Jaire is getting to know Dari better, he must not only see if he is brave enough to bridge his world to join with hers, but also figure out whether he can navigate her mysterious adopted culture. Leora is surprised by an unexpected new friend-and possible romance. And a powerful force from under...
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Legends have wishes too... Rim Hub stations manage many forms of traffic: trains, drop-off sleds, and of course foot traffic through the station. But not set up to take hot air balloon traffic. One day, Norrit and Hale land their famous red hot-air balloon on a little-used section of the tracks unobserved, with the help of a charm from the elderwitch. On a mission bigger than the station suspects. The Northernmost Rim Hub station once again...
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A most unexpected sound to wake up to. Not a new-comer to adventure, Nat knows the hazards of traveling the trade road near the coast as well as the next trader; which is why he always sleeps with shelter: at an inn, if possible, but if not at least beneath a tree. But one night during his travels, Nat awakens beneath a great oak near the coast to hear voices on an extra-magical night. He smells evergreen needles mixed with the scent of dirt and sea...