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Eisner Award-Winning artist Janet K. Lee (Return of the Dapper Men,Jane Austen’sEmma) brings her incredible visual flair to the alphabet by way of Lewis Carroll in this 26-letter celebration ofAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandandThrough the Looking Glass.Packaged as a gorgeous oversized poster board book,The Wonderland Alphabetis a surprising new look at one of the most beloved literary classics of all time.

Fifteen brand new fairytale twists from the bestselling and award-winning authors who brought you Once Upon A Curse and Once Upon A Kiss With inspirations ranging from The Ugly Duckling to Snow White, and everything in between (including trips to Camelot and Oz), these fabulous tales are full of adventure, magic, and a touch of romance. WEST OF THE MOON by Annie Bellet When her twin brother sacrifices his freedom to save their starving family, Lina embarks on a quest through a magical forest to save him and restore their fortunes. A BELL IN THE NIGHT by Evelyn Snow For Stevie Silver, waking the beautiful boy in the glass box is only the beginning, as her mysterious past catches up with her. MISTRESS BOOTSI by Anthea Sharp A girl sets out to seek her fortune - and luckily, she has a clever cat for a companion... WHITE ROSE by Phaedra Weldon Jack Frost must find his true love and save her from the Snow Queen''s icy shards before he loses her - and his chance at humanity - forever. THE GOBLIN AND THE TREASURE by Alethea Kontis Out-of-work soldier Kira Kobold is handpicked by the High Wizard Zelwynn to go on a quest. Her companions? A growly ogress, a surly dwarf, a dimwitted troll, and an overly optimistic goblin. This wasn''t exactly the quest she was looking for... THE RUINS OF OZ by Alexia Purdy The Land of Oz was the last place Thea thought she''d find herself after falling through her mother''s enchanted mirror. If the stories she''s been told are real, why is the Emerald City in ruins? A TOUCH OF GOLD by Rachel Morgan When Tilly helps two strangers escape from danger, she becomes part of their quest to keep a powerful magical ability out of the wrong hands ... MAGIC AND MACHINERY by Jamie Ferguson Maude works with machinery, not magic. Can she find a way to escape the magician''s grasp and free her beloved brother? BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN by Nikki Jefford In a brave new world, three wizards journey through wild shifter territories to find somewhere to begin anew. BANE AND BALM by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson When the stream providing healing water to Claire''s sick aunt dries up, she must venture into the dreaded Dorcha Forest, where she discovers a stranger willing to risk his freedom in order to help her on her quest. CAT WHITE by Kay McSpadden He thought he was following the music, but a white cat led him to realize life held more adventure than he''d guessed. KING ARTHUR AND THE CHALICE OF LIFE by Julia Crane Camelot may be at peace, but betrayal and death lurk within the mists surrounding it. FEAR OF FALLING by Shawntelle Madison Cast from her griffin''s nest, Ireti is forced into the cruel world of the ground-walkers below. Before she can fly, Ireti must find the strength to walk, and the key to acceptance lies in an undiscovered place-between two worlds. THE MERROW''S GOLDEN RING by Sara C. Roethle Ailios was taught to never believe a promise from one of the Faie, but that doesn''t stop her from doing it anyway. TAKE MY MONSTERS by C. Gockel In the wilds of the barbarian north, Roman slave Margusa meets a warrior enchanted and enslaved by an Elf Queen. To set him free, Margusa must first confront the monsters within herself...

Featuring stories of pulse-pounding, blood-curdling revenge from Leanna Renee Hieber, Claire Low, Dotti Enderle, Jeremiah Dylan Cook, Will McDermott, Sara Martinez, Scott Pearson, Rob Nisbet, Serena Jayne, Katya de Becerra, Carmen Gray, Michael Joseph Tharnish Roby, Charles R. Rutledge, Melanie Schubert, Heath W. Shelby, Bryan Young, Alethea Kontis and Liz Holliday.

Jump into the waves, and enter the world of Faerie! On a rock by the shore sits a mermaid fair Dreaming of her lost lover as she combs her hair Kelpies, and selkies, and the great snakes of the sea All stop and listen as she sings of a love never to be For the sailor she saved from those dark, storm-tossed waves Got back on his ship, and sailed away Now the mermaid''s alone, with broken-hearted dreams And far, far away the sailor stares out at the sea Fifteen stories about mermaids, kelpies, and other magical water creatures. What if the Loch Ness monster is more than a myth? Where did the Lady of the Lake go after leaving Avalon? Can a mermaid ever truly leave the sea, and follow her lover to land? This collection includes fifteen tales about sirens, kelpies, mermaids, sea monsters, naiads, and other enchanted creatures of the water. Enjoy the magic and wonder of these watery tales of Faerie!

Thirty-three science fiction, fantasy, and horror short stories grab readers by their emotional cores to star deep into the source of our humanity and inhumanity. Well-known authors like Ken Liu, Genevieve Valentine, Catherynne M. Valente, Lavie Tidhar, and Alethea Kontis, along with newer voices, sketch surreal pasts, presents, and futures full of characters with familiar and outsized desires and fears. "The Book of Apex Volume 4" collects the original fiction from Hugo-winning editor Lynne M. Thomas''s first fifteen issues at the helm of "Apex Magazine," which included two Hugo Award nominations for the magazine. Table of Contents: "The Bread We Eat in Dreams" by Catherynne M. Valente "The Leavings of the Wolf" by Elizabeth Bear "The 24 Hour Brother" by Christopher Barzak "Faithful City" by Michael Pevzner "So Glad We Had This Time Together" by Cat Rambo "Sweetheart Showdown" by Sarah Dalton "Bear in Contradicting Landscape" by David J. Schwartz "My Body Her Canvas" by A.C. Wise "A Member of the Wedding of Heaven and Hell" by Richard Bowes "Copper, Iron, Blood and Love" by Mari Ness "The Second Card of the Major Arcana" by Thoraiya Dyer "Love is a Parasite Meme" by Lavie Tidhar "Decomposition" by Rachel Swirsky "Tomorrow''s Dictator" by Rahul Kanakia "Winter Scheming" by Brit Mandelo "In the Dark" by Ian Nichols "The Silk Merchant" by Ken Liu "Ironheart" by Alec Austin "Coyote Gets His Own Back" by Sarah Monette "Waiting for Beauty" by Marie Brennan "Murdered Sleep" by Kat Howard "Armless Maidens of the American West" by Genevieve Valentine "Sexagesimal" by Katharine E.K. Duckett "During the Pause" by Adam-Troy Castro "Weaving Dreams" by Mary Robinette Kowal "Always the Same. Till it is Not" by Cecil Castellucci "Sprig" by Alex Bledsoe "Splinter" by Shira Lipkin "Erzulie Dantor" by Tim Susman "Labyrinth" by Mari Ness "Blood from Stone" by Alethea Kontis "Trixie and the Pandas of Dread" by Eugie Foster "The Performance Artist" by Lettie Prell Cover art provided by Julie Dillon.

Like many paranormals of Greek descent, Kai Xanthopoulos will not know her true nature until her young powers fully manifest. Unlike her parents--and much to the dismay of her stray cat best friend--Kai has chosen not to spend the rest of her life at the diner in Nocturne Falls. She takes a job at Delaney''s Delectables instead, a decision that puts her directly in the path of a fugitive werewolf that could change her destiny... Finn Kincaid is cursed. Literally. Accused of murdering his pack-brother, beaten and left for dead in the woods, he runs to Nocturne Falls to seek sanctuary with the one cousin who successfully got out of Tennessee: Ivy Merrow, the sheriff''s wife. On his way there, he''s drawn off course by a girl with no idea how much power she possesses, both within herself, and over him. Together, Kai and Finn must find a way to break the curse and fight their fate, without destroying each other--and their future--in the process.

Like many paranormals of Greek descent, Kai Xanthopoulos will not know her true nature until her young powers fully manifest. Unlike her parents-and much to the dismay of her stray cat best friend-Kai has chosen not to spend the rest of her life at the diner in Nocturne Falls. She takes a job at Delaney''s Delectables instead, a decision that puts her directly in the path of a fugitive werewolf that could change her destiny...Finn Kincaid is cursed. Literally. Accused of murdering his pack-brother, beaten and left for dead in the woods, he runs to Nocturne Falls to seek sanctuary with the one cousin who successfully got out of Tennessee: Ivy Merrow, the sheriff''s wife. On his way there, he''s drawn off course by a girl with no idea how much power she possesses, both within herself, and over him.Together, Kai and Finn must find a way to break the curse and fight their fate, without destroying each other-and their future-in the process.

Everybody knows that goblins and fairies can''t be friends. But that never stopped Tinker and Bell. Bellamy Merriweather Larousse isn''t like the other fairies at Harmswood Academy, with her giant wings and their magical dust. "Southern Bell" works as a barista at The Hallowed Bean to help pay her tuition and remains active on the cheering squad, despite her insistence on associating with the unpopular crowd. Every day is sunny in Bellamy''s world and every cloud has a silver lining. The only way to upset Bell''s stalwart optimism is to threaten one of her misfit friends...or try to take one of them from her. Unbeknownst to everyone--including him--outcast Ranulf "Tinker" Tinkerton is about to be named heir to the throne of the Goblin King, making him ruler of his fellow Lost Boys and the labyrinthine city they inhabit. Now that the time has come for Tinker to leave Harmswood behind, will he be brave enough to share his feelings for Bellamy? It''s no secret that he''s held a torch for her since the fourth grade, but no matter how long they''ve been friends, goblins will always be allergic to fairies. Or will they?

While putting on a Halloween pageant, the alphabet mixes things up with some spooky, and funny, results.

The nine holiday stories in this collection:Have Yourself a Merry Little Alien by Fiona RoarkeDraeken and Stella Phoenix are celebrating Christmas in Nocturne Falls with a festive holiday party in their new vacation home. Each has a big surprise for the other, but all''s fair in love and secret Christmas presents. Right?The Wizard''s Mistletoe Magic by Jax CassidySent on a holiday gift giving mission, Kearney Maclachlan, wizard and royal bodyguard, reluctantly returns to Nocturne Falls where a fateful encounter with intuitive street artist Kaia Wyntir takes them on a journey to reclaim past memories and truths that may finally melt a warrior''s frozen heart. Unexpected miracles lead to everlasting love, all thanks to a kiss under the mistletoe.A Dragon''s Christmas Mayhem by Kira NyteFirestorm dragon Zareh is a Christmas virgin, but that doesn''t stop him from doing his best to conjure up the perfect holiday celebration for his beloved lifemate, Kaylae. The fact she''s keeping something from him is tearing him apart. Their ancient enemies could strike at any time, bringing with them menace and mayhem. But that''s a tangible enemy. Can their love overcome some unexpected Christmas mayhem of the personal kind?The Mistletoe Misstep by Wynter DanielsPsychic hairdresser Amethyst Powers wants to keep the peace in her quarrelsome family, even if that means dating the wealthy vampire who could help her father''s fledgling business. She''ll get over the great guy she really likes. Superhuman mechanic, Dustin can''t believe his luck. When the purple-haired siren who broke up with him gets stuck, he helps her out. They share an intimate dinner, and one amazing kiss. But is she willing to buck her family''s wishes in the name of love? Sometimes all it takes is one part mistletoe and one part luck.The Psychics Say I Do by Candace ColtCousins Brianna Putnam and Jess Callahan are headed to the altar to wed the handsome falcon-shifter Ford brothers. But when the brides'' plans run amok, even their psychic powers can''t undo the chaos. The entire town pitches in to help, but will it be enough to pull off their Christmas dream weddings?The Meddlesome Misadventures of Merri and Bright by Alethea KontisFairy Merri Larousse never intended to become one half of a famous prankster/matchmaking duo with winter elf Polaris Brighton. Little did they know, the best match they would make would be their own!The Sorcerer''s Christmas Miracle by Cate DeanTami Bennett came to Nocturne Falls to help her best friend, Lidia. It was supposed to be temporary - until she laid eyes on Jack Cross, sorcerer. As much as she wants to deny it, she''s falling for him. When Lidia''s werewolf fianc� is in trouble, Tami asks for Jack''s help. She knows that if he succeeds, she could lose her only excuse to stay - and lose the one man who has come close to stealing her heart.The Witch''s Snow Globe Wish by Larissa EmeraldWhen a letter is delivered by mistake to clairvoyant witch Telia Kraft, she must return it to its rightful recipient, a handsome vampire neighbor, the very guy she had dated over the summer until he dropped her without a word. Jake Newburg is shocked to learn of his brother''s upcoming Christmas wedding in Nocturne Falls and rashly asks Telia to accompany him to the event. For once, he needs to stop second-guessing himself.Magic''s Frost by Sela CarsenLonely werewolf Dima Samarin looks forward to watching his favorite winter elf every morning at the Hallowed Bean. He rescues her unfinished novel from the perils of spilled cocoa, and becomes her hero. Elin Bergstrom''s day job is at Santa''s Workshop, but she secretly writes sci-fi novels on the side. She accepts Dima''s invitation to the Christmas Ball, but when their date gets derailed by a drug deal gone bad, this elf isn''t about to stay on her shelf. Sometimes a werewolf can use a little helpful frost magic to win the day, and save their date.

Heather Hayden has everything a young witch could desire: beauty, money, popularity, and exceptionally strong magical powers. Too bad she''s also got a dysfunctional family that couldn''t care less about her and a Head Witch who''s watching her every move. Heather has no idea what she wants. But she''s pretty sure it''s not some low-rent cat shifter boy from goddess-knows-where, despite the fact that their paths keep crossing again and again...and again.Owen Liddell is in big trouble. A hundred years ago, a descendant of Arachne tricked him into staring into the eyes of the Great Sphinx, leaving him bespelled into the form a cat. Now Arachne''s sisters have found him again and placed one of their own as a substitute teacher at Harmswood. And if that weren''t bad enough, destiny got involved, tangling his heart up with the most popular witch in school: his best friend Kai''s sworn enemy. Can Owen escape the evil spider sisters, thwart the spell, rescue the girl, save his friendship and pass his finals all before Zombie Prom? It seems unlikely. But unlikely things are known to happen in Nocturne Falls...