A formidable and coveted witch. Coven leader Sage Wilde’s ready to commit to sexy warlock Rafael Reyes… until powerful black warlock Ethan Ravenwood offers an enticing alliance. When threats to both covens end their peaceful existence, Sage must consider Ravenwood’s indecent proposal… despite Rafael’s threat to walk. Two power-hungry, desirable warlocks. Rafael yearns to use all Sage’s magic, but she dribbles it to him, typical of modern witches ruling powerless warlocks. He figures if they marry, she’ll open the floodgates to her magic. But when supposedly extinct black warlocks, who possess their own magic, upend their life, all bets are off, especially when Ravenwood craves Sage as his own. The cost extracted from Sage and Rafael may end them. The Wilde Coven is attacked, and Sage needs the Ravenwoods to prevent another witches and warlocks war. When the unthinkable happens, Sage’s life flips upside down, and fierce new magic emerges. Is it enough magic to prevent a war and put Ravenwood’s offer on ice? Will Sage and Rafael have a future together when they pick up the pieces… if Rafael lives?
An outcast, wannabe witch. Unlike modern witches’ customs, Willow Wilde doesn’t want to control a warlock… even if her magic hadn’t taken a hike. But after someone plonks an ancient black spell on her, her family’s coven leader assigns the sexiest warlock Willow’s ever met to protect her. An ambitious, magic-hungry warlock. Evan Ravenwood can’t believe his luck… guard Willow Wilde, the one thing he’s craved for months, while he secretly serves two masters. He knows Willow’s not the average witch. Her magic’s ripe for the taking, and a dangerous black warlock also wants her for his own. A black warlock that shouldn’t exist. They got more than they bargained for when Willow’s magic emerges. Willow isn’t prepared for her sinful guard to contradict everything she knows about warlocks. Yet none of it matters if she can’t use her magic, or if that black warlock gets his grimy paws on her. Will Willow earn her place in the coven and in Evan’s heart before everything’s lost?
If boredom were a potion, Aspen Wilde would be a master alchemist. Aspen risks a “jailbreak” to snag herbs for her witchy arsenal and collides with her high school crush, the gorgeous Lucky Lorenzo. Problem is, he's a black warlock, enemy of her coven. Talk about a forbidden fruit cocktail! Before she can savor the thought, a brutal attack shatters her security. His denial of innate magic is thinner than spider silk. Aspen was Lucky’s high school kryptonite. He might not trust witches, but he can't resist her allure. Burying his secrets, he whisks her away, plunging them into a cauldron of trouble. A second chance, or their ultimate end? Trust is a fragile herb in this situation, but Aspen's drawn to Lucky's mysterious charm. As they navigate their rekindled feelings, a garden of evil sprouts on the covenstead, targeting Aspen. The coven, clueless about the source of the twisted magic, faces escalating attacks. Is Lucky's chivalry a smokescreen, or is something more sinister at play? Aspen races to untangle the truth before the dark magic takes root and spawns a deadly showdown.
Sage Wilde's gotta kiss her wild days goodbye and embrace her role as witch leader. The Solstice festival is her chance to prove she's fit to rule the Western witchworld, once she bonds a warlock, that is. Enter handsome Rafael Reyes, a mysterious and unbonded warlock who draws Sage in with his powerful aura and irresistible charm. There's a catch: Rafael doesn't know he's a warlock, and Sage’s nemesis, Zelda Helwig, has already claimed him. Bewitched by Sage’s beauty, her power, her all, Rafael’s helpless to curb his attraction to her. Does he even get a choice in this strange witchworld, or is he already sunk? As tensions soar between Sage and Zelda, Sage’s rare aether magic spirals out of control, putting everyone at risk. Zelda will stop at nothing to get what she wants, and Sage fears everything she’s fought for will crumble before her eyes. Can Sage capture Rafael’s heart and defeat Zelda before Zelda wreaks havoc on the witchworld?
An island paradise hides a fiery secret. Will it be their salvation... or their doom? A freak storm tosses Ryan O'Rourke, demon assassin, onto a mysterious island teeming with magic. Escape seems impossible, but a far greater threat stirs within the tropical haven. A demon, imprisoned for millennia, hungers for freedom. It’s goal: destroy the world Ryan left behind. Thrust through the veil of time, Morgan, an enchanting Druid sorceress, finds herself bound to the beast by a perilous magic. Light and darkness war within her, and she’s the only one who can stop the demon's rise. But Morgan harbors a secret as potent as her magic—a fated connection with Ryan. Their mission? Stop an apocalypse. Their obstacle? Each other. Ryan conceals a plan for the demon, one that clashes with Morgan's desperate quest. Forced into an alliance, they must navigate treacherous landscapes riddled with betrayals, ancient curses, and an igniting passion. As the demon's power grows, so does the undeniable pull between them. But love is a luxury they can't afford when Earth’s salvation hangs in the balance. Can they outrun fate and save the world, or will their desires become their undoing?
The four black books of the wizarding world are hidden in a library, yet they knew where their loyalty lay. Bobby Black and his family of wizards have ‘tamed’ the living books to reveal to them their contents and their meanings. But the war of the wizards in Great Britain made an abrupt change to Bobby’s plan, they, together with his house of wizards, were defeated. His decision was to leave his country for a while and to go to the South of the globe – to Southeast Asia. There his group encountered the Snake of the Old World – Lucifer himself – and they battled the devils for possession of a great deposit of treasures in Solotov Cave, half of which were left by the British in Southeast Asia in the 18th Century.
During the dark years of Oliver Cromwell and the Civil War, Blythe Brown, together with her brother Barnaby (children of a wealthy ship-owning Mercer) run wild during their childhood around the shipping port of King’s Lynn with their Wolfhounds as protectors. Blythe, dressed in her brother’s cast-off clothing, learns to sail, swim and swear, together with other useful abilities not normal for a girl of the 1600’s. It is clear to the local Wise Woman that Blythe is a natural psychic and clairvoyant, so teaches her the arts of healing and herbalism. When Blythe is eighteen, the Witch Finder General gallops into King’s Lynn searching for witches. The son of a Bible-thumping Preacher, he despises women and seeks their undoing. When he spies the beautiful Blythe, he becomes obsessed – his desire is to get her into his clutches and to see her, ultimately, hanged.
Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics is an epic anthology that stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the supernatural and horror genres. This voluminous collection interweaves a diverse tapestry of styles and narratives, ranging from gothic horror and romantic supernaturalism to psychological thrillers and eerie folk tales. Each story, carefully selected for its unique contribution to the genre, showcases the evolution of horror and macabre literature through centuries. Highlighted within this compendium are seminal works that have shaped the genre, alongside lesser-known gems that offer fresh perspectives and deepen the thematic exploration of the supernatural. The anthology not only celebrates the diversity of literary styles but also the richness of thematic content, making it an unparalleled collection in the realm of horror and supernatural literature. The authors represented in Warlock's Play are pioneers who have defined and redefined the boundaries of horror and supernatural fiction. From the psychological depth of Henry James to the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, and the unsettling realism of Algernon Blackwood, these authors collectively represent a wide array of cultural backgrounds and historical contexts. Together, they embody the literary movements of their times, drawing upon their personal experiences, societal anxieties, and the universal human fascination with fear and the unknown. This anthology aligns with movements such as Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and Modernism, showcasing how supernatural themes have been used to explore deeper psychological, societal, and existential questions. It is this convergence of diverse voices that enriches the readers understanding of the genre, providing a comprehensive survey of its evolution and thematic preoccupations. Warlock's Play is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the allure of the supernatural and the macabre. It presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore a myriad of voices, styles, and themes, all unified by their exploration of the mysterious and the terrifying. This collection is not only an educational journey through the history of supernatural literature but also a celebration of the genres capacity to explore the darker aspects of human nature, society, and the universe. It invites readers to delve into the depths of fear and fascination, promising a richly rewarding experience for both the aficionado and the curious newcomer to the genre. Through its sweeping range and depth, Warlock's Play fosters a dialogue between the works of different authors, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of horror and supernatural literature.
Death Is My Ride or Die, the second book in Katarina E. Tonks’s thrilling Death Chronicles series, picks up immediately after the events of Death is My BFF. Faith and Death, now separated, must reunite and tackle an even bigger evil: Ahrimad. When all hell breaks loose, you might as well join the party. Faith Williams has managed to escape the clutches of Death and the gates of hell. But when she discovers she is the only one who can read the Book of the Dead, she realizes why her soul is so valuable to the forces of evil. Suddenly, someone Faith loves is stolen from her, bringing her back to the Devil’s door. To stop a common enemy, Faith is forced to team up with her irresistible but villainous “friend,” Death. Fighting alongside the enemy quickly becomes a dangerous game of saving the mortal realm while fighting forbidden feelings for each other. In the face of the epic battle that will wage in her wake, Faith must determine who is good, and who is evil—even if the line has blurred.
