| 01. |  | 50 Years of Text Games (2023) told the story of the first half century of interactive fiction in a whirlwind tour of fifty text-based computer games, one for each year between 1971 and 2020. Now available as a standalone volume in PDF and EPUB is this companion book, stuffed with extra chapters and bonus materials that couldn't fit in the main volume.
Inside... [click here for more] |
| 02. |  | Explore the town of Arkham, setting for the beloved Arkham Horror series of tabletop games, in this comprehensive, full-color guide to its people, places and strange goings on…
Witness Arkham like you’re walking its streets, peering into its shadows…
It is the height of the Roaring Twenties. Flappers and young fellas dance the Charleston at raucous jazz clubs gleaming bright with electric lights.... [click here for more] |
| 03. |  | “An exceptional survey of the form... thoroughly researched and full of joy.” —Emily Short (Galatea)
“An awesome exploration of the long history of the genre.” —Nick Walton (AI Dungeon)
Since a winter morning in 1971 when a teacher wheeled a teletype into his classroom to debut a game about the Oregon Trail, people have been... [click here for more] |
| 04. |  | BRACE FOR IMPACT!
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine is your ultimate target for tales of hard-hitting, explosive BattleMech action across the battlefields of the 31st century and beyond!
Trapped on a forgotten planet, a lone MechWarrior fighting to survive must stay one step ahead of the relentless barbarians hunting her down. Amid a naval battle for the ages, a damage-control technician... [click here for more] |
| 05. |  | Explore a new world of monsters and manners in this darkly captivating regency romance novel with an eldritch twist from renowned roleplaying game, Call of Cthulhu.
When Cassandra Wright’s father was accused of murder her whole life fell apart, leaving her with no prospects, no money, and a broken engagement. But Cassandra always suspected foul play. Five years later,... [click here for more] |
| 06. |  |
Welcome to this, the second special issue of the Skull’s favorite maga- zine. What, you may ask, was the first special issue? While it is marked with the word SPECIAL on its masthead in place of a number, it is known in some circles as Issue 0, and it contained all the essays written for the first Kickstarter of Tales From the Magician’s Skull as well as the first tale of Hanuvar, reprinted... [click here for more] |
| 07. |  | This is Free Trader Beowulf, calling anyone … Mayday, Mayday. A box emblazoned with those words went on sale for the first time on July 22, 1977, at the Origins III Game Fair, heralding the advent of the Traveller roleplaying game from GDW. It wasn’t the first science-fiction roleplaying game, but through its innovative design and through the development of its evocative universe... [click here for more] |
| 08. |  | When the crew of the Rake discover a centuries-old Drinaxian warship drifting across the outskirts of the sparsely populated Vume system, Suyosa is determined to strip the derelict and sell it to the highest bidder. But the wreck offers up an even more tantalising prize in the form of a genetically sealed vault that only their reluctant medic, Anjali, has the means to open.
With the ship coming... [click here for more] |
| 09. |  | LOST IN THE FIRES OF WAR…
Freelance explorer Dr. Brooklyn Stevens made her career finding lost artifacts from Inner Sphere history, but a job offered by the academic organization known as Interstellar Expeditions gives her a chance at the find of a lifetime: a missing planet, one lost in the ravages of the brutal Succession Wars.
But the world of Jardine did not die in planet-scouring fire…it... [click here for more] |
| 10. |  | A Grim Servant of Death
Hell followed Ronan Lynch wherever he rode. After the Civil War. After he found himself a wrangler, a bounty hunter, a tracker, and even a law dog. Then he crossed the wrong supernatural cult and found himself dead. But this is the world of Deadlands. The gunfighter rose the next night, brought back from beyond by an insidious manitou, or demon. The fiend gives its host life... [click here for more] |
| 11. |  | For the first time, the Book of Nod has been restored with new files that perfectly replicate the first edition, but cleaned up so that the text can all be read, and many previously-lost details of the art are finally able to be discerned.
Legends of the Undead
The first vampires remember their first nights, but do not speak of them. Others... [click here for more] |
| 12. |  | Have You Found the Yellow Sign?
"I was turning to go into the dining-room when my eye fell upon a book bound in serpent skin, standing in a corner of the top shelf of the last bookcase." —Robert W. Chambers, "The Yellow Sign"
The King in Yellow. Robert W. Chambers’ unearthly book has inspired millions of shivering readers since the death of the Gilded Age. This beautiful edition... [click here for more] |
| 13. |  | Welcome to Dark Tales from the Secret War
Inside are thirteen stories set in the universe of Achtung! Cthulhu, a world which mixes the terrors of HP Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos with mankind’s darkest yet finest hour, the second world war.
Thirteen unhallowed stories from modern mythos masters await, featuring: fiendish Nazi villains, audacious Allied heroes, blasphemous secret ceremonies and twisted,... [click here for more] |
| 14. |  | One Ship, Two Captains
Lieutenant Simon Crowe is the temporary commanding officer of CSS Stormshadow, a new design of patrol frigate forming part of the Iron Gate strategy. A former engineering officer, his mission is simple: patrol the backwaters, show the flag and work Stormshadow up ready for service.
Lieutenant-Commander Alice Browning is Political Officer... [click here for more] |
| 15. |  | Even the freshest shovelhead knows the dangers of traveling while vampire. Many a pack has perished on the road due to poor planning or bad luck.
Thus, this book. Written in a frank (sometimes insulting tone), A Cainite's Guide to Travel finds itself passed from pack to pack and abbot to abbot. Jealously guarded and copied only rarely, this slim volume is a must-have for any pack planning... [click here for more] |
| 16. |  | Fear the full moon; for on that day of lunacy the wrath of the werewolves is unleashed.
For thousands of years, from the depths of the dark forests to the dimly lit city streets, these beasts have stalked us from the shadows. This book is the only thing standing between humanity and an overwhelming horde of lycanthropes.
It reveals the huge variety of werewolf types, including viral, shamanic, and... [click here for more] |
| 17. |  | Dimenos was once an exclusive liner plying the spacelanes of the Reach. Now, after having been party to slave trading, she lies near-derelict at her moorings, stripped of her luxurious fittings and left to decay. When a pirate attack on Thebus highport forces five Travellers to take shelter in the wreck, they find themselves adrift aboard the dying ship.
With no power, no weapons and no prospect... [click here for more] |
| 18. |  | People often say that there are no such things as monsters. They are wrong. Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and other unnamable horrors co-exist with us. Watching us. Using us. Preying upon us.
Welcome to Pinebox, a sleepy little East Texas town with a lot more than its share of trouble. Whether it's the haunted diner luring weary travelers, the unexplained 'alligator attacks", or the crone who just... [click here for more] |
| 19. |  | Misfit noblewoman Josine haut-Landreth lost her beloved career in the Search and Rescue Corps. She is now starting over with a second-hand scout ship, a co-pilot who has never left planetside, and a heart big enough to tempt her into one more dangerous rescue.
This short story comes in MOBI, ePub and PDF formats. ... [click here for more] |
| 20. |  | A 21st CENTURY BESTIARY
The magic of bestiaries, or dictionaries of mythological creatures, has been captivating the human imagination since ancient times. Now, Stone Skin Press brings a fresh take on these compendiums of the fantastic with its latest anthology—Gods, Memes and Monsters. Featuring over sixty authors, this stunning international volume offers entries and short stories that range from... [click here for more] |
| 21. |  | There is suffering for one’s art, and then there is this…
Ethin is a man on the run, driven by a censorious religious dictatorship from his homeworld and into the unlikely company of a mercenary Aslan trader, an inscrutable Marzian mechanic, and a medic who is surely too young for the life of a pirate.
With their aging free trader coming apart around them, Ethin and his fellow Travellers are... [click here for more] |
| 22. |  | The Normal Tarot, in all its golden glory.
Follow the Caretaker, the author of Normal Horoscopes and Furiously Prognosticating, and divine the future with their totally unique tarot deck. Follow along on their Tumblr for more esoteric advice, research, tools, and general fuckery.
This deck is illustrated by Samantha Dow, and is unique from the original deck and the silver deck.
The Normal Tarot:... [click here for more] |
| 23. |  | The Normal Tarot, in all its silver glory, and updated, darker edition of the original deck.
Follow the Caretaker, the author of Normal Horoscopes and Furiously Prognosticating, and divine the future with their totally unique tarot deck. Follow along on their Tumblr for more esoteric advice, research, tools, and general fuckery.
This deck is illustrated by Amy Smith, and is unique completely from... [click here for more] |
| 24. |  | The hunters move through the jungle…
The Aslan are a young and hungry expansionist power, eager to seize territory. Humaniti are old, scattered, degenerate – and vulnerable. As the inevitable war for territory draws closer, young Lord Ifteyu of the Hlewela clan travels to the border worlds to survey potential conquests. He hungers for a vast empire that spans... [click here for more] |
| 25. |  | ALWAYS READ THE FINE PRINT
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine is your go-to source for brutal, heavy-metal BattleMech action across the battlefields of the 31st century and beyond—and now it’s bigger than ever before! This special double-size issue is jam-packed with the true currency of the Inner Sphere: mercenary troops!
To reclaim a priceless personal memento, the Gray Death... [click here for more] |
| 26. |  | Homestead is a ruined world. The entire population wouldn’t fill an Imperial cruiser’s low berths. They barely survive by mining the ruins for old technology. Salvagers don’t live long, falling prey to dangerous mutated fauna, grit storms, or just plain starving to death. You learn to survive, or Homestead kills you. Pac is a survivor, and she works alone, salvaging what she can, trading it for... [click here for more] |
| 27. |  | In the first hours of the Fifth Frontier War, Sublieutenant Leif Amsha is sent on a dangerous mission into a crippled Zhodani cruiser. He must lead his team through hotly contested corridors in search of intelligence on Zhodani intentions. The assault is tough but with his team more concerned with payback than the mission, getting back out again may not be an option. ... [click here for more] |
| 28. |  | Have You Found the Yellow Sign?
"I was turning to go into the dining-room when my eye fell upon a book bound in serpent skin, standing in a corner of the top shelf of the last bookcase." —Robert W. Chambers, "The Yellow Sign"
The King in Yellow. Robert W. Chambers’ unearthly book has inspired millions of shivering readers since the death of the Gilded Age. This beautiful edition... [click here for more] |
| 29. |  | Dracula
This updated edition of Bram Stoker's classic gothic horror tale, "Dracula," has been revised to appeal to a modern international audience. The language of the 19th century has been modernized to enhance accessibility for readers worldwide.
Follow Jonathan Harker as he travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula in purchasing a London house, only to uncover a series of horrifying secrets... [click here for more] |
| 30. |  | WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH…
Former hauptmann Ronan Carlyle and his sister Isobel are soldiers without a nation. After their commanding officer left the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces entirely, the pair returned to Lyran space for reassignment. But their senior officer branded the remaining troops traitors and cashiered them, stranding hundreds of former LCAF soldiers and technicians. With... [click here for more] |
| 31. |  | FOUR SECRET AUDITIONS…
Fixer BlotterBabe must have exactly the right actors for a production that requires very specialized talent. The actors must not only be skilled, they need to have the right attitude and an ability to adapt to extraordinary circumstances. A Kiss to Die For: Kintsugi and Sartorial choose love over duty, but their respective families will do everything... [click here for more] |
| 32. |  | Marine Gunnery Sergeant Walker emerges from cold sleep and is blown out of an assault cutter into orbit. Surrounded by the frozen corpses of comrades, with no communications and a battle dress computer that speaks the wrong language, quick thinking is critical. Walker must figure out a way to land safely on the unknown planet below or burn up trying. ... [click here for more] |
| 33. |  | Rachando stared with a mix of fear and trepidation at the words hanging in the air before him. Return to Vorito, with the utmost haste, for reassignment. In all the years he had worked for General Development Corporation, nothing good ever started out that way.
Rachando is a solid fixture in the Floating Palace, known to all the nobility as a man who can get hold of anything they need – in return... [click here for more] |
| 34. |  | Henley is a problem solver, an operative for the General Development Corporation, a covert soldier in the war to secure humanity’s place in the galaxy. The Trojan Reaches has many problems, but there is literally something fishy going on in the Dolberg system. Dolberg sits just on the other side of the Imperial border, primarily water, with a human population over two hundred million. In any normal... [click here for more] |
| 35. |  | IT IS THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE…
At the beginning of the 20th century, the world was forever changed by the discovery of electroid, a strange liquid that allowed for lighter-than-air travel. Militaries around the world rushed to develop new vessels based on this amazing invention, resulting in a class of flying ships unlike anything ever seen before…the leviathan.
Now, the skies are... [click here for more] |
| 36. |  | Unseen. The Kindred Move Among Us
Not merely mad beasts of lonely hunters, the vampires of the World of Darkness who call themselves The Kindred because of the blood that elementally binds them together, are dnagerously organized and cunning. They hide behind a plan they call the Masquerade so that they do not draw the attention or ire of mortals, and the society this masquerade obscures... [click here for more] |
| 37. |  | Clarke is a quiet, peaceful world, and Major Galdrian has resigned himself to a quiet, uneventful career in the planetary security force. That changes when an archaeological team digging in the planet’s radioactive wastelands unleashes a bioweapon from the distant past, creatures that both slaughter the living and despoil the dead. Both acts are horrifying in a society built around the idea of preserving... [click here for more] |
| 38. |  | Prince Harrick stared out at the ruins of the once lush Royal Gardens through the glassteel wall of his office. Even though the immense space had been converted to hydroponics, the vast array of living plants had been beautiful. Only putrefying decay was left now. Death had overtaken every last green growing thing in the garden. Death that would come for his people too if he did not find them a new... [click here for more] |
| 39. |  | Carmilla
This is a literary translation of the original public-domain text
The language has been updated from the 1872 English of the original to contemporary American English.
The text has been edited to make it more concise and accessible to a broader audience.
For example, the opening paragraph of the original reads:
“Upon a paper attached to the Narrative which follows, Doctor Hesselius... [click here for more] |
| 40. |  | The King of Drinax is dead.
His son Oleb must take the throne.
But Oleb is missing. The prince has not returned from his tour of the outer systems and he must be brought home to his throne and his kingdom. The quest is entrusted to Asaj, a knight of the Star Guard. His mission: ensure the hotblooded young prince returns to the dusty throne of a vanished empire.
The old Empire is gone. The kingdom... [click here for more] |
| 41. |  | What is an Aslan warrior to do when his flesh does not mirror his soul? There is little honour to be found on the exile planet of Kteiroa, but when Tikhnal is challenged by a dishonourable braggart, there is no recourse but to fight. But the braggard isn’t just a brute. He is out for gain, planning to step over Tikhnal's corpse to take the one thing he has left – his ship.
However, to fight a... [click here for more] |
| 42. |  | There is only one law on the pirate world of Theev. The Blacksand Widows enforce that law with brutal efficiency and remorselessness. Sharing one consciousness, one mind, and through their cybernetic enhancements, the Widows are all but unassailable. But where there is a computer, there is a hack. An attempt to crash the Widows’ network results in one sole unit of the collective, Q2,3nrpi2, being... [click here for more] |
| 43. |  | How to Normal Tarot is the companion book for the Normal Tarot (Note that you will have to buy it separately, as cards and books can't ship from the same printer on here). The Caretaker runs Normal Horoscopes, a fantastic blog of horoscopes and mystical advice. The blog is still updating daily now on Tumblr, and the Caretaker, the blog's tender, can be found on twitter and patreon as well at @NormalHoroscopes... [click here for more] |
| 44. |  | An occult thief takes on a sinister society threatening to tear the fabric of this world apart, in this daring noir-thriller from the bestselling world of Arkham Horror.
Countess Alessandra Zorzi, reformed thief and acquirer of occult artifacts, faces her greatest challenge yet as she searches for an elusive artist in possession of the powerful Zanthu Tablet; the only thing... [click here for more] |
| 45. |  | WATCH YOUR SIX!
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine brings you more hard-hitting BattleMech action from the heavy-metal wars of the 31st century and beyond—but don’t let your guard down!
A loyal Republic of the Sphere MechWarrior must make a life-or-death decision when catastrophic news from Terra throws everything into chaos. A sheriff on a Periphery backwater planet investigates... [click here for more] |
| 46. |  | Herbert West–Reanimator
This is a literary translation of the original public-domain text
The language has been updated from Lovecraft’s early 20th-century English, the original, to contemporary American English.
The text has been edited to make it more concise and accessible to a broader audience.
The individual short stories have been edited to make them more coherent.
H.P. Lovecraft's 'Herbert... [click here for more] |
| 47. |  | Strange Encounters The Vigil brings no easy explanations — every night is a new mystery, a bizarre creature, an unknown terror. But hunters are humans, and humans must categorize — they take notes, keep journals, snap pictures and attempt to illustrate the horrors they meet on the hunt. By doing so, hunter cells try to find patterns, solve enigmas, and most important of all, keep hold... [click here for more] |
| 48. |  | THE TAROT HAS AWAKENED…
…And nothing will ever be the same again.
The Tarot, a mystical divination deck of cards, has appeared in the Sixth World as a powerful artifact. It works its will on anyone who finds one of its magical cards, from runners surviving on the street to corp executives battling in the boardroom. And not just people’s lives will be changed, for the Awakened Tarot deck is more... [click here for more] |
| 49. |  | A brilliant investigation into the motivations and methods behind the actions of Hogwarts's renowned Headmaster! Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, is one of the most recognizable and mysterious figures in the Harry Potter series. As an unscrupulous beetle-like journalist once said, he's "a biographer's dream." Is he omniscient or limited? Is he benevolent or malevolent?... [click here for more] |
| 50. |  | Even The Book of Nod speaks of her but little. She is Lilith, the Dark Queen, the Harlot of the Damned. It was she, some whisper, who taught Caine his shadowed gifts. And it is she, the legends continue, who will rise to herald the Final Nights, the great Gehenna.Come, childer, and hear the Dark Mothers tale.
Embraces Her Children for the Final Nights
A Book of Nod-style tome of vampire myths and... [click here for more] |
| 51. |  | Rally Your Crew
Based on the best-selling novels by Brandon Sanderson and powered by an all new story-driven rules system, the Mistborn Adventure Game lets you explore, command, or liberate the oppressed world of Scadrial, battle the Lord Ruler's Inquisitors, and master the primal forces of Allomancy, Feruchemy, and Hemalurgy. It features new official fiction from Brandon... [click here for more] |
| 52. |  | Something truly evil is stirring. Something cunning and malign, that threatens the living and the dead alike…
Greek oracle and voodoo queen, FBI agent and young punk, Pretender’s champion and heretic nun, wizened shaman and transsexual mage—many lives, many worlds, many goals… but one common enemy.
Amidst the collision of ideals in the afterlife, a maelstrom forms.
Who is the god Smoking... [click here for more] |
| 53. |  | The Normal Tarot, in all its glory.
For help reading this deck, consider buying the companion book, How to Normal Tarot.
This is the second printing of the deck, and unlike the original printing does not come with silvered edges or a deck box. The simple reason being that this printer doesn't make deck boxes large enough for this behemoth of a tarot deck.
- The full 99 card deck,... [click here for more] |
| 54. |  | Frankenstein
This edition of the classic gothic horror story has been updated for a modern international audience. The 19th-century English has been updated to make it more accessible to a wider audience.
The essence of the story remains the same. Frankenstein has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story that she intended would ‘curdle the blood and... [click here for more] |
| 55. |  | A Best-Selling Saga Returns
Vivid writing and a gripping plot -- Jonathan Fesmire, SF Site
The Vampire Clan Novel series broke all records for World of Darkness fiction when, throughout 1999 and 2000, it told an epic story through cross-cutting novels and carefully time-stamped chapters. Now, the entire epic is represented in four beautiful trade-format volumes. The... [click here for more] |
| 56. |  | Source criticism--analysis of a writer's source material--has emerged as one of the most popular approaches in exploring the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Since Tolkien drew from many disparate sources, an understanding of these sources, as well as how and why he incorporated them, can enhance readers' appreciation.
This set of new essays by leading Tolkien scholars describes the theory and methodology... [click here for more] |
| 57. |  | The Worlds of Android is your definitive guide to Android setting and its unique vision of the future. A beautiful, 272-page setting guide and art book, The Worlds of Android features full-color art, stunning gatefolds, and a polyphony of narrative voices that convey the immense diversity of human experience in the rich, fictional universe made famous by Android:... [click here for more] |
| 58. |  | This celebration of Chinese Science Fiction — thirteen stories, all translated for the first time into English — represents a unique exploration of the nation’s speculative fiction from the late 20th century onwards, curated and translated by critically acclaimed writer and essayist Xueting Christine Ni.
From the renowned Jiang Bo’s ‘Starship: Library’ to Regina Kanyu Wang’s ‘The... [click here for more] |
| 59. |  | PUSH YOUR LUCK!
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine gives you the weapons you need to triumph when battlefield tragedy strikes and the odds are stacked against you. Forge on through the unforgiving BattleMech warfare of the 31st century and beyond!
Two brothers on opposite sides of an Inner Sphere-wide war run into each other at the flashpoint of a local struggle. A captured wet-navy... [click here for more] |
| 60. |  | BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction is the ultimate chronicle of the BattleTech/MechWarrior universe. With 304 pages that are brimming with hundreds of color and B&W illustrations that span BattleTech's 25-year legacy. Additionally, the book contains:
An 8-page, detailed treatise on the evolution of the BattleTech/MechWarrior computer games and the... [click here for more] |
| 61. |  | Twenty-five years of Vampire: The Masquerade Twenty-five years of storytelling, adventure, and exploration. In celebration, we bring you eighteen authors that explore the evolution and development of the world of Vampire. From tales of wanton diablerie to the fulfilling of centuries-old religious vows, lover’s sacrifices, and searches for truth. Peel apart the layers and discover... [click here for more] |
| 62. |  | In the Belly of the Beast is inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft and the epic tabletop game Cthulhu Wars, published by Petersen Games.
Contained in this book are eight short stories and a compete novel. The short stories are all inspired by the factions and cults of the “Cthulhu Wars” game, and the Cthulhu Mythos of H.P. Lovecraft and his collaborators.
The novel, In the Belly of the Beast,... [click here for more] |
| 63. |  | An expert thief outwits foes old and new to defeat a sinister summoning, in this hair-raising noir-thriller from the bestselling world of Arkham Horror.
Notorious thief Countess Alessandra Zorzi has a new vocation: reacquiring the occult artifacts she once stole in order to put them in safer hands at Miskatonic University. With new apprentice Pepper Kelly by her side, Zorzi heads to Paris to find her... [click here for more] |
| 64. |  | Enthralling fantasy mystery from the world of Legend of the Five Rings as two samurai risk everything to rescue an old friend from the clutches of a shadowy trickster.
Having vanquished demons and halted invasions of devious creatures from the Spirit Realms, Asako Sekken and Agasha no Isao Ryotora are finally going to be married. But when a note from their old ally Sayashi... [click here for more] |
| 65. | ![The Shadow on the Glass (Call of Cthulhu) [PRE-ORDER]](https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/images/17689/461817-thumb140.jpg) | When two spiritist swindlers accidentally summon something horrific from beyond the stars, they must thwart a sinister time-spanning plot, in this first Victorian-era gaslight fantasy set in the world of Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu London, 1891. Elizabeth Whittle and William Grant enjoy scalping London’s bourgeoisie, taking on the personas of grand spiritist Cerulia... [click here for more] |
| 66. |  | DIFFERENT CITY, SAME CREEPS!
On the anniversary of the Apocalypse War, ruthless future lawman Judge Dredd heads off-world to bring the rioting Luna-1 colony back under control. Using his unique brand of law enforcement, Judge Dredd is all that stands between millions of citizens and outright anarchy.
But what have the vast MoonieCorp business empire and the Moon-U pirate radio station got to do... [click here for more] |
| 67. |  | A SAFARI INTO DANGER!
There are remote corners of the British Empire where the supernatural lurks and the shadows linger, where few dare go and fewer return.
A TIME FOR HEROES!
This is the world of the little-known Department of Antiquities – the so-called “Strange Brigade” – tasked with confronting ancient and terrible evils that threaten us all. But who are these mysterious adventurers?... [click here for more] |
| 68. |  | The city of Arkham falls prey to ghoulish dread in this chilling anthology of action-packed adventure, from the bestselling world of Arkham Horror. Something monstrous has come to Arkham, Massachusetts. There have always been shadows here, but now a new hunger has risen from the depths and threatens those who dwell here. But there are heroes too – people who stand up and fight to... [click here for more] |
| 69. |  | Pull up a chair and see how the world's top game designers roll.
You want your games to be many things: Creative. Innovative. Playable. Fun. If you're a designer, add "published" to that list. The Kobold Guide to Board Game Design gives you an insider's view on how to make a game that people will want to play again and again. Author Mike Selinker (Betrayal at House on the... [click here for more] |
| 70. |  | Times may change, but crime remains the same!
Award-winning author Kathy Lynn Emerson has penned thirteen thrilling tales -- from medieval England to modern New England -- guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
"A baker's dozen mysteries, delectable stories ranging from Elizabethan England to contemporary New England, every one intriguing, literate, and enriched by nicely observed... [click here for more] |
| 71. |  | An Alloy of Steel & Officer Material!
Sergeant Theodora Fusilier, serial number 110552, is one of the hundred thousand war machines in the army of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Beyond that share her name. She was programmed to protect innocents, battle alien threats, and obey her human officers. It’s all she’s supposed to need.
But Dora’s always been a rather ambitious machine.... [click here for more] |
| 72. |  | You are NOT CLEARED for this book.
These eight tales of cosmic horror and personal apocalypse were not written to make you feel secure about your place in the universe. They are here to unsettle you, to horrify you, and to challenge your misguided notions of history, humanity, and morality. Enjoy. Born of the federal government's 1928 raid on the degenerate coastal town of Innsmouth, Massachusetts,... [click here for more] |
| 73. |  | The Essential Elements for Building a World
Roleplaying games and fantasy fiction are filled with rich and fascinating worlds: the Forgotten Realms, Glorantha, Narnia, R'lyeh, Middle-Earth, Barsoom, and so many more. It took startling leaps of imagination as well as careful thought and planning to create places like these: places that readers and players want to come back to again and again.
Now,... [click here for more] |
| 74. |  | The Ancient Ones are coming to consume our world, and only the bold investigators of Arkham Horror stand in their way, in this chilling collection of eldritch novellas. Includes the following stories:
Hour of the Huntress by Dave Gross – the mysterious disappearance of dilettante Jenny Barnes' beloved sister triggers a frantic search through Arkham's darkest shadows. ... [click here for more] |
| 75. |  | The dead have always stalked the dark corners of the earth. Since World War II, the number of zombie outbreaks has increased every year, while governments desperately try to cover up the facts.
Zombies: A Hunter’s Guide contains all of the information necessary to recognize and combat this growing threat. Beginning with an explanation of the historical origins of zombies, it follows their history... [click here for more] |
| 76. |  | For centuries, vampires have lurked in the shadows, preying upon the weak and defenseless. Now, with world population centers booming, the vampires have found rich new hunting grounds. But help is at hand, Vampires: A Hunter’s Guide contains all the information necessary to recognize and combat the growing vampire threat. After exploring the origins of these dark and terrible creatures, it examines... [click here for more] |
| 77. |  | Behold the wonders of Tales From the Magician’s Skull #11!
Strange realms of horror and adventure lay in the pages ahead, spun to life by master tale tellers recruited by The Skull himself for your entertainment! Do not delay in the expression of your joy; instead, shout from your rooftops and tell all you know of his magnificent accomplishments!
Eight new narratives fill the pages... [click here for more] |
| 78. |  | SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE…
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine puts your loyalty to the test amid unrelenting BattleMech combat that spans the war-torn battlefields of the 31st century and beyond! The head of a security team must seek unusual allies to keep the First Prince of the Federated Suns safe from assassination. An aging Elemental warrior imparts lasting lessons to a young cadet... [click here for more] |
| 79. |  | The Price of Power
At the height of the American Revolution, Virginia aristocrat Vannevar Thomas fell victim to a rogue vampire. The newly Embraced Vannevar was taken in by a secretive organization of vampires known as the Camarilla and sent to San Francisco in 1849. Here Vannevar found a newborn, vibrant city, ripe for the taking - but other powers also cast covetous eyes on the growing town.
Ascending... [click here for more] |
| 80. |  | From his court at Camelot, King Arthur ruled over a unified Britain in a mythical age of peace and prosperity. His glory, however, would be short-lived. For even as he drew the sword from the stone, a doom settled over Arthur that would see his kingdom fall to betrayal and war.
In this book, Daniel Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, from his winning of Excalibur and his marriage to Guinevere,... [click here for more] |
| 81. |  | Run Your Best Campaign Yet
Whether you’re a new gamemaster or a seasoned vet looking for a new angle to shake up your game, these 19 essays by expert gamemasters help construct your campaign from the ground up—and keep your players engaged until the dramatic conclusion.
Kobold Guide to Plots & Campaigns shows how to begin a new campaign, use published adventures or loot them for... [click here for more] |
| 82. |  | Decades of GMing Experience at Your Fingertips!
“Kobold Press builds on its excellent track record with another great release—new and provocative.” —Mike Mearls
Whether it’s advice from grognards who were running games at the dawn of RPGs, or suggestions from the new generation of game designers, these 21 essays by experts are here to help you improve your GMing skills and create... [click here for more] |
| 83. |  | Lights, Action.... Dice!
There’s a reason it’s called a tabletop ROLEplaying game. Taking on the personae of different characters in the story brings a richness and depth to the experience and can make your game sessions exciting and memorable. But how can the poor, harried Game Master wrangle a whole slew of unique personalities on top of all the other work that goes into preparing each... [click here for more] |
| 84. |  | Take your seat.
Delta Green: Dark Theatres presents eight new stories of intrigue and horror, eight theaters in which desperate actors engage clandestine passion plays for the grim amusement of alien gods, Witness the horrors of the Raids on Innsmouth the terrible secrets of World War II, the tropical nightmare of Vietnam, the chill vacuum of Yuggoth, the asynchronous folds of space-time,... [click here for more] |
| 85. |  | Prolific, popular and critically acclaimed, Michael Moorcock is the most important British fantasy author of his generation. His Elric of Melnibone is an iconic figure for millions of fans but Moorcock has also been a pioneer in science fiction and historical fiction. He was hailed as the central figure of the "New Wave" in science fiction, and has won numerous awards for his fantasy and SF, as well... [click here for more] |
| 86. |  | This anthology collects some of the best original short fiction published in Apex Magazine over the past six years. The stories include our numerous award-nominated works, our readers' Story of the Year selections, and personal favorites chosen by Apex Magazine editor-in-chief Jason Sizemore and managing editor Lesley Conner.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Jackalope Wives by Ursula Vernon Going Endo by Rich... [click here for more] |
| 87. |  | A recipe for disaster: take one total solar eclipse, add two dozen spine-chilling mysteries, and shake the reader until the world ends in Day of the Dark!
INTRODUCTION, by Kaye George
DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT, by Carol L. Wright
CHASING THE MOON, by Leslie Wheeler
THE PATH OF TOTALITY, by Katherine Tomlinson
BLOOD MOON, by Paul D. Marks
TORGNYR THE BASTARD, by Suzanne Berube Rorhus
AN ECLIPSE... [click here for more] |
| 88. |  | Vagabond mages and Technocratic minions. Roadhouse kin and Wyrm-tainted Garou. Anarch Archons and Kindred smuggling crews. Plus the return of a beloved Lasombra from times past. They're all here in this Year of the Road exclusive anthology featuring the best the World of Darkness has to offer!
Featuring stories of the road from WoD favorites and newcomers alike, including Brandon Steward, Aaron Rosenberg,... [click here for more] |
| 89. |  | JUMP BACK INTO THE COCKPIT!
Picking up the battle standard for BattleTech fiction, Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine continues the tradition of hard-hitting stories set in the war-torn interstellar future of the 31st century and beyond. Fire up your ’Mech’s fusion reactor, secure your neurohelmet, and wade into battle with stories from the merciless front... [click here for more] |
| 90. |  | THE WAR RAGES ON!
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine returns with more explosive BattleMech action from the 31st century! Experience tales of hard-won survival from the gaming world of Solaris VII, the wilds of the Deep Periphery, and the annals of Clan history. Dive deep into in-depth technology articles, technical readouts, conspiracy theories, war-game and role-playing... [click here for more] |
| 91. |  | STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND…
When what should have been a simple hack-and-grab heist in the Dallas metroplex goes terribly wrong, shadowrunner Gilabyte is advised by his Mr. Johnson to lay low for a while, even take a trip out of town. Which is how the technomancer finds himself relaxing in the far wilds of…Toronto.
At first the enforced vacation is pretty sweet: plush digs, plenty... [click here for more] |
| 92. |  | CONTINUING THE FIGHT...
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine charges toward victory on the war-ravaged, BattleMech-dominated battlefields of 31st century! In these tales, a Republic of the Sphere operative undertakes a personal quest to track down a missing family member, a small, untested mercenary command faces off against vicious pirate raiders, an aging soldier... [click here for more] |
| 93. |  | Pathfinder and swashbuckling ship captain Challys Argent has chosen a life wrought with danger and adventure. Along with her unwilling adjutants, vicious former pirate captains barely controlled by the magic of her sword, she seeks a famed treasure said to lead to a pristine paradise. Racing to secure the treasure before the infamous Monster Captain of the Shackles can reach it, and faced with monstrous... [click here for more] |
| 94. |  | FIGHT WITH CONFIDENCE
Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine drops you right into the action as BattleMechs and their pilots forge ahead on the battlefields of the 31st century and beyond! A rookie MechWarrior fights for independence during the Andurien Wars. The Fox Patrol finds itself on the Mercenary’s Star—and in the middle of a deal gone wrong. In these pages,... [click here for more] |
| 95. |  | Saudade. This Portuguese word doesn't translate easily to other languages; it has deep cultural roots and meaning among the Portuguese people.
The closest definition in English is: A feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia. Wishes, hopes, and prayers. Yearning for something lost, something forgotten, something that wasn't ever really there but feels like it was.
Collected here are tales from... [click here for more] |
| 96. |  | VENGEANCE SHALL BE THEIRS…
Three years after the massacre of their families on Bromhead, the hard-bitten mercenary unit Hansen’s Roughriders have already exacted revenge against Taurian Concordant forces on the planet Lindsay. But that is only the beginning.
When the Second Taurian Lancers—the unit responsible for the massacre—lands on Midale to conduct a supply raid, they run into... [click here for more] |
| 97. |  | Reality is a Lie
Most people do not understand how mutable the world truly is. Most people do not realize that they hold the power to shape reality. But a few do, and they are called mages. Mages know that reality is a lie, or rather that any reality can be truth. The mages of the Traditions believe that mankind is destined for Ascension, that we can all be led to a greater... [click here for more] |
| 98. |  | Step back into the Dark Ages...
...into a time when the clans, high and low, battle for blood and power.
Welcome to The Cainite Conspiracies
This collection of short stories inspired by the 20th Anniversary edition of Vampire: The Masquerade Dark Ages features tales by Vampire developers such as Justin Achilli, Eddy Webb, David A. Hill, Jr., and... [click here for more] |
| 99. |  |
The fourth volume in John Houlihan's acclaimed series opens up a new front in the White Witchman's eternal war against dread Cthulhu and his unholy minions.
"Pick up Before The Flood and devour it, then go onto the rest of the Seraph Chronicles. You’ll be in for a hell of a ride!" - Sci fi and Fantasy Reviewer
The year is 2034 and Britain is a drowning isle, after a cataclysmic... [click here for more] |
| 100. |  | The last survivors of the raid on the Barrow of Azharad have scattered to the four winds, each walking a separate path. For some, it is the path of noble service, as the households of great kings and warlords beckon, offering a chance to enter the fray of politics with the fate of nations on the line. For others, it is the path of secrets and magic, as the veil of the world parts open to reveal the... [click here for more] |
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