Tales of the Darkening

The first eight stories in Tales of the Darkening, now in one volume. IsoldeThe boundary between the human world and the world of darkness has weakened - and something has come through. She's lost in the mountains with no memory of who she is or how she got there. But when a girl from the nearby village arrives, she discovers some things are instinctual - and not always to her benefit. Captured by the townspeople and accused of murder, she is brought before the king for judgment. But this is no ordinary king, and he has no ordinary way of deciding her fate...LoricaIt's dangerous to look for The Old Roads - but what other choice does she have? Lorica is orphaned and attempting to support her ill grandfather. They have no money for food, let alone to replenish their dwindling supply of medicine. So when she hears of a way to heal him permanently, she sets off alone. But every miracle has a price...MelisandeNoble ladies don't listen to their maids - but maybe they should. When a suitor for young Melisande's hand in marriage arrives, Melisande is smitten. He is kind, thoughtful, complimentary. A real gentleman. Not to mention handsome. The only person who doesn't seem to agree is her maid and best friend, Laila. Laila is convinced the man is not what he seems, and when she discovers he's using a glamour spell, she becomes more suspicious yet. What is he hiding, and why? MaurelleThe Crossroads aren't friendly to mortals...Maurelle lives with the vampire that killed her mother, only alive by virtue of a bargain made at her birth. When that bargain is fulfilled, Maurelle is kicked out and expected to make a way for herself. But in a place where to be mortal is to be hunted down, Maurelle won't survive long without protection. Her only chance? Strike a bargain of her own....FestivalBeneath the veneer of cheerful festivities, a dark organization plans its next move...Maurelle is part of a three-person team sent on a mission. But with a team leader that won't reveal what the mission is, and a fellow team member determined to hate her, all she can really do is follow orders. This leads them to a town busily celebrating a winter festival - and the woman that rules it. But Lady Garnelthicke has secret connections - and it's time to cash in. AlliedAn unstable fairy with powerful magic makes for a dangerous combination...Maurelle, under orders from the Court, arrives in Dainsbury with the rest of her team. Their task? Convince Queen Isolde to join their cause. But the queen is busy, and their meeting is cut short, leaving Maurelle to look around on her own. When she accidentally angers one of her companions during their visit, it turns a peaceful mission into a showdown - and jeopardizes their lives. WillardA royal announcement brings a witch in search of something special...and dangerous. Willard is the unwilling apprentice of a boneseller, trapped in the shop all day, cleaning bones. But when a witch comes into the shop seeking a powerful bone for a summoning, his master hatches a plot. The only problem is this plot involves a man-eating monster and a kidnapped girl...AshrindeShe doesn't get mad. She gets even. Ackerly is Ashrinde's only friend, but even he gets on her bad side when he disparages her sneaking ways. What he doesn't know is just how dangerous being on her bad side is...L. Y. Levand takes you to a dark, glittering world of revenge and magic, where unicorns are going extinct, secrets abound, and evil is only an eyeblink away. Start your journey today - buy Volume One now.

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