Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Paranormal Short Novel ***This is a bundled edition of the following four stories.*** Some heroes work in the shadows, only their deeds remembered. Assassins Of The Dead 1: Dark Blade Meikah's family are templars, as far from necromancers as it's possible to be. When she learns that not only can she see the dead, but also wield magic, she fears what the future holds. She doesn't want to become a necromancer, or a dark blade, but there seems to be few choices now available to her. It doesn't help that people have begun to treat her like she's an evil necromancer and rumours have started. Nor does she believe Kellan when he says she belongs with the Assassins Of The Dead. They seem to be a mismatched group that include nobles, an assassin, a sorcerer, a shapeshifter and a vampire. Not at all like templars. And if she was to join them, the rumours will never end and her family might actually disown her. Assassins Of The Dead 2: Dragon Touched Meikah, Kellan, Livia and Rafe travel to the Arcton Mountains when an assassin comes asking for help. A vampire holding is overrun by zombies. But it's not the bandits and necromancers that most fear in the area. It's the dragons and their nesting grounds. Cross a dragon and they never forget. And certainly never forgive. In an area known for its myths, legends and dangers you need to stay vigilant if you want to survive. Assassins Of The Dead 3: Society Against Vampires The Society Against Vampires are in Dreyton and vampires are going missing. Meikah is determined to do something about it before Rafe gets hurt. She's been warned they have to work within the law, that some of the members are nobles and without proof they can't pay for their crimes. Will they gain the proof needed before more innocent vampires go missing or is the society too well organised and impossible to catch? Assassins Of The Dead 4: King's Request No one turns down a request from the king. No matter what it is or how dangerous it might be. Meikah needs to find a way to cover the real reason she needs to visit the capital and worries about how much longer she can continue to follow Kellan into mischief without her family doing something drastic. Yet how can she turn down the king's request? And does she even want to? These stories were written by an Australian author using Australian spelling. Keywords: teen/young adult, assassins, vampires, shifters, ghosts, zombies, dark fantasy, medieval style setting, bookshop, academy, magic, mystery, action, adventures, swords and sorcery, strong female character.

Salem Bewitched stands as a seminal collection in the study of the Salem witch trials, offering readers an unparalleled exploration of this historical episode's complexities through varied lenses of theology, law, psychology, and sociology. The anthology weaves an intricate tapestry of perspectives, ranging from firsthand accounts to scholarly analyses, encapsulating the diverse literary styles and methodologies employed by its contributors. Of particular note are texts that provide critical examinations of the trials' sociopolitical underpinnings, contributing to a nuanced understanding of their place within the broader context of 17th-century Puritan New England. The contributing authors, including noted historians and clergymen like Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, and Cotton Mather, bring to the collection a rich amalgamation of backgrounds. Their writings demonstrate a deep engagement with the cultural, religious, and intellectual currents of their time, offering insights into how the Salem witch trials were both a product and a reflection of these turbulent periods. This collective endeavor enriches the anthology, making it a critical resource for understanding the multifaceted nature of one of America's most infamous historical events. Salem Bewitched presents an invaluable opportunity for scholars, students, and general readers to engage with the Salem witch trials in all their complexity. Through its diverse range of texts, the collection encourages a deeper, more interdisciplinary approach to studying this fraught moment in history. Readers are invited to traverse the myriad narratives and analyses contained within, fostering a comprehensive understanding central not only to American history but also to the dynamics of power, belief, and social panic. This anthology proves essential for anyone seeking to grasp the full breadth of perspectives on the Salem witch trials.

Spanning fifty years from the days of the British Raj to the granting of full independence after the Japanese conflict, Bewitched by Burma tells a vivid and often humorous tale of the challenges of life in Burma faced by Anglican missionaries. Setting out on the five-week sea passage to Burma, these men and women left comfortable but boring lives in Edwardian Britain in search of adventure. Their task was to preach Christianity in a Buddhist land about which they knew little. Once there, they rapidly fell in love with the country, its rich culture and warm people, whom they grew to respect deeply. From descriptions of tea on the lawn with the Viceroy to daily struggles with insects, illness and climate, and adventures with bullock carts and early motor cars, their letters home contain fascinating vignettes of a long-extinct colonial way of life alongside a daily life in Burma which is largely unchanged today.Author and narrator Anne starts the book with stories of the myths and legends lying behind the country’s past, and recounts many memories from her childhood in Burma. She also gives a key insight into its politics, history and geography, and reproduces a vivid first-hand account of the devastating trek from Burma to India to escape the Japanese occupation, written in the mid-1940s. Her husband shared her interest in Burma, having served there in the Indian army, and some of his memories are included.As Aung San Suu Kyi takes her rightful seat in parliament and Myanmar re-emerges onto the world stage after many decades of exclusion, Bewitched by Burma gives a unique insight into the country’s complex past. The book will appeal equally to today’s travellers and business people, to families of servicemen who served there, and to those interested in the early life of the church - and even in the introduction of Girlguiding.

Witchcraft is afoot in these five paranormal romances featuring some seriously seductive sorcery. Smart, sexy, and more than slightly supernatural, these enchantresses beguile their heroes with the greatest magic of all: love. That Magic Mischief: When her boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, Annabelle's hopes of walking down the aisle seem lost--until the metaphysical takes matters in hand. After all, what's the point of being a witch if you can't manage a spell to fix your broken heart? Luckily, transplanted Irishman Jamie Flynn is more than ready to be charmed. Secrets of the Sky: Sparrow Reed might look like an angel, but she's actually a witch who can change into a songbird. When her best friend's problems drop Sparrow in an underworld fraught with threats, Rowen Aerion of the Knights of the Fog has his hands full trying to keep her alive--and his love may be her biggest danger of all. Lessons in Magic: Recently unemployed and rudderless, Phoebe agrees to get her late aunt Edna's house ready to put on the market. While cleaning up cobwebs, she unexpectedly discovers her witchy, latent family talent for summoning demons. Noah Rossi, wizard in training, comes to the rescue, but can he save her from accidentally destroying the universe? Naturally Enchanted: As a struggling journalist, Owen Cooper has to make a name for himself, and a tip that a real-life witch is living on Mango Cove may just lead to the big story he needs. Undercover as a shipwrecked tourist, he worms his way into Ezra's family and their secrets but soon discovers the fetching sorceress has a tight hold on his heart. A Demon Bewitched: The last time Claude Fortier fell for a woman, Gulielmus killed her. Nearly 200 years later, Claude's lover is back...sort of. Gail Colvard may have been born with his sweet Laurette's soul, but her new-and-improved incarnation is a witch who isn't taking any mess--not from him nor dear old Dad, either. Sensuality Level: Sensual

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Paranormal. Word Count: 41863 Some heroes work in the shadows, only their deeds remembered. The Society Against Vampires are in Dreyton and vampires are going missing. Meikah is determined to do something about it before Rafe gets hurt. She's been warned they have to work within the law, that some of the members are nobles and without proof they can't pay for their crimes. Will they gain the proof needed before more innocent vampires go missing or is the society too well organised and impossible to catch? This story was written by an Australian author using Australian spelling. Keywords: teen/young adult, assassins, vampires, shifters, ghosts, zombies, dark fantasy, medieval style setting, bookshop, academy, magic, mystery, action, adventures, swords and sorcery, strong female character, short read.