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Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher
There is a fashion for rewriting and reinterpreting fairy tales. Some readers find this comforting
Thirsty by Lucy Lehane
Thirsty is a quirky supernatural romance inspired by hit film and later sitcom What We Do in the
Solodark RPG
Solo play is a natural evolution of tabletop role-playing games. Sometimes people can’t get
Shadowdark RPG
There might be monsters, there might be unknown hazards, dying or serious injuries could be almost
Dancer’s Lament by Ian C. Esselmont
Prequels are always an interesting proposition. There’s a line to walk between what readers of
The Legacy of Arniston House by T.L. Huchu
Here is Book 4 of the planned five-book series and, as would be expected, the author cranks the