Older than the written word and more popular than ever today, the hero story crosses cultures as an eternal constant. The New Hero gathers an unexpected team of writers, celebrated and emerging, to deliver fourteen thrilling and distinctive variations on this classic theme. Their new heroes span the spectrum from post-apocalyptic seer to post-traumatic arm-twister, from outcast vampire to steam-age... [click here for more]
Kobolds Work a Little Magic
The popular and wildly useful Kobold Guide series tackles the biggest subject in fantasy: Magic!
What makes a fantasy fantastic? Magic, of course! Whether it’s unearthly beasts, scheming sorcerers, legendary swords or locales that defy logic and physics, a compelling fantasy story needs magical elements. The tricky part is that in order for the story to work,... [click here for more]
Weird Tales #353 presents a selection of fine stories by modern writers, including:
Paul Tremplay and Robert Davies, plus features by Kenneth Hite (Lost in Lovecraft), Jason Heller (The Greatest Poison), Amanda Gannon (The Bazaar), and more!
Plus an interview with horror legends Thomas Ligotti and artist Richard Corbin.
Note: This digital edition includes the PDF, ePub and Mobi... [click here for more]
Dexter Levin is a security guard for his odious step-father's clothing store. One day he witnesses a woman kidnapped through the dressing room Mirror, and he takes the plunge to try and save her. On the other side, in the land of Aethero, he meets his reflection. They are forced to work together to bring down the insane gods who masterminded the kidnapping plot. ... [click here for more]