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A story set at Borealis University-a crown jewel in the educational system of an empire fallen to ruin. The students of Borealis University study many elements and aspects of living with and practicing magic. Most of them pick a specialty: Water, Earth, Air, Ether, or Fire/Heat. Leora the landwalking mermaid, of course, always performs strongly with Water. Less so with Earth, but Earth proves an element she strongly desires to master. For reasons...
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The balance of powerful empires rests in the slender hands of a first-year student of Fire . . .
Mira just finished her first semester as a student at Borealis University, studying the rare focus of Fire.
Shivering on the freezing route back to the city and toward home, Mira uses her talent of Fire to warm herself on the side of the road.
Big mistake.
In the fantasy world of Langasee, even a whiff of someone gifted with Fire, young, and vulnerable...
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Even though frost slicked the kitchen windows and Jane's hands felt cold as she peeled potatoes, her cheeks felt flushed and her heart was warm.
When Nicholas first visited her family's home, Jane felt an immediate attraction. Though she knew the weight of Nicholas' work and the slimness of his free time, she developed a crush. Thankfully, he asked her father to collaborate with him on a project . . .
Today, Nicholas returns for his first real visit...
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Jane got a crush on Santa Claus. When Nicholas visited her family's home, Jane felt an immediate pull toward him. Though she knows the weight of his responsibilities and the slimness of his free time, she developed a bit of a crush. On Christmas Eve, Jane takes a break from cooking dinner and goes outside to enjoy the sunset. And to imagine what Nicholas' night involves. His busiest night of the year, and a busy night for Jane as well. But a woman...
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Between Shanning and his dream job waits only one last test . . .Shanning wants to be on tenured faculty for Borealis University.The Luminator, a mysterious and powerful teacher, presents the final test for his employment assessment, a very unorthodox magical challenge.Not what Shanning expects at all.In the world of Breadcove Bay, a coveted spot teaching at the university means prestige, a good salary, and great work. Shanning's future depends on...
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Tinsleberry gate works like a charm . . . until it works too well . . . The Northernmost Hub Train Station protocols keep magic from making a mess.Charms on the platform gates keep things running smoothly. But sometimes even the best safeguards fail to keep problems at bay. Five original fantasy stories-first published here-explore the magical portal of the Tinsleberry Gate. The Medic and the Enchanted Train Station The True Tears of a Fine Romance...
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Jeribeth means well, but sometimes she struggles. The Northernmost Rim Hub Train Station gets packed with crowds during peak hours. All types come through-from fish sellers, to casual travelers, to cart vendors serving all who are hungry. Jeribeth confronts the crowded porch of the station with frustrating luggage and a smooth fiancé. She heads toward the next great adventure of her life feeling ill-equipped for what comes. The Northernmost Rim...
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Nicholas had left his sleigh in the woods not far from the home of Jane, whom he had been dating now for many months. Nicholas, known to the world as the beloved Santa Claus, believes that love finally found him. And feels ready to ask Jane a very important question. Eager to visit Jane's house, where good cheer and fine decorations abound during the holiday season, Nicholas heads to find Jane and her family.Unfortunately, a great shock awaits him....
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When Hale takes his old friend Norrit a 70th birthday gift, he changes the future of both of them. Hale and Norrit, best friends for decades, love being grandfathers and spending time enjoying retirement together. Norrit, a loveable curmudgeon, is notoriously hard to buy gifts for, and not shy about telling gift-givers when they fall short. So, Hale feels extremely nervous as he brings a parcel for Norrit's 70th birthday. But he still really hopes...
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St. Nicholas felt too busy for romance. Until he met Jane. Join St. Nicholas and Jane for the stories of how they fell in love. Nicholas works very hard for most of the year, but especially near Christmas. As Santa Claus, it falls to him to carry the spirit of the holiday and make sure children and families everywhere enjoy some holiday cheer. He gets so busy with his work that sometimes he forgets to visit his friends. And takes no time for any potential...
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Norrit and Hale's visit to Tinsleberry leads to an unexpected opportunity. Norrit and Hale follow a nightly routine: gather star dust and moon dust in a big red balloon. Use the harvest to fuel wish-granting machinery at Starry-Eyed Station that serves requests of grandparents for their grandchildren (and sometimes requests of grandchildren for themselves). But sometimes, they need to take a day off and tackle errands. And today in...
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She wants help with a burden impossibly heavy yet completely invisible to the eye… The Women's House looks simple, tiny even, from the outside. Velli stands just inside the front garden gate of the small gray building on the corner of Pines Street. She came because she heard the Women's House helps ease heavy things women carry on their shoulders, in their minds, and in their hearts. In a world where high...
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Join Norrit and Hale for stirring adventures on land and across the sky.
The lives of Norrit and Hale, patron saints of grandparents, usually run predictably: gather star dust and moon dust in a big red balloon by night. Use the harvest to fuel wish-granting machinery at Starry-Eyed Station that serves requests of grandparents for their grandchildren (and sometimes requests of grandchildren for themselves).
But occasionally, surprises knock them off...
14) Rapunzel Reborn
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The famous young woman who grew up locked in a tower stars in five short stories in this new collection.
Rapunzel grew up locked away in a tower with her Mother. . .
But what if a prince never came?
What if fate offered a different way out of the tower instead . . . one that presented different challenges and opportunities?
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The most surprising pets live in Tinsleberry. Tinsleberry Town, beautiful, idyllic, glitters with the dazzle of thousands of tiny lights, placed strategically to attract the attention of the tourists who make up the economic lifeblood of the town. Newlyweds and honeymooners. Artistic vacationers and burned-out run-of-the-mill workers attempting to reignite their spark in life or in love. Tourism dropped when vacationers...
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In the northernmost region of the world, in the quiet end of the village of Santa's Circle, down a crooked snow-packed lane, through tall narrow houses painted various shades of green, one house stood apart from the rest at the end of a long winding road.
No doubt about it. Nicholas developed feelings for Jane, and they came on fast. As Santa Claus, Nicholas' free time feels limited. But he wants to make time for Jane, and give love a chance to flourish.
The...
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Borealis University-a crown jewel in the educational system of an empire fallen to ruin. In its glory days, Borealis University attracted top teachers and students from across the Langasee Empire, the neighboring countries, and the mer kingdoms below the seas. Times changed after the empire fell. The school continues on, creating hope and discoveries and educating tomorrow's leaders and creatives even in the face of obstacles and-er-sometimes...
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Legends have wishes too... Rim Hub stations manage many forms of traffic: trains, drop-off sleds, and of course foot traffic through the station. But not set up to take hot air balloon traffic. One day, Norrit and Hale land their famous red hot-air balloon on a little-used section of the tracks unobserved, with the help of a charm from the elderwitch. On a mission bigger than the station suspects. The Northernmost Rim Hub station once again...
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A medic job at an enchanted train station means new adventures every week...
The Northernmost Rim Hub train station keeps charms on the gates and protocols in place to ensure the station runs safely and on schedule.
But when Banning the medic gets ready for his shift, he never knows what new magical twist the day brings.
Or what lies in store for him personally.
In the rich fantasy realm of Breadcove Bay, "The Medic and the Enchanted Train Station"...
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