Showing results by author "M. C." in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Simon never asked to become the new dungeon master of the Barrow, but a millennia-old teenager stuck in the skull of a dead lich has few life options. After bonding with the Barrow’s dungeon core, he learns they are near death from hunger and only by consuming the life energy and experiences of sentient beings can they survive. Lucky for Simon a party of murderous adventurers invades the Barrow in search of treasure and glory.

"Ethical Perspectives on History" seemed like an innocuous enough elective...until the teens taking it discovered that the genetic engineering that created the Alliance's alien races wasn't as sanitized and perfect as they were told as children. And that their new teacher, Kellen Grove, might have his own reasons for his passions. This is a senior year they'll never forget, especially one girl in particular.

Within the Hollow Realm, Lord Rowland of Zoldir and Princess Abbygale of Orion must come up with a plan to save the captured princess from the evil clutches of Emperor Santana. Due to the traitors amongst allies, death and defeat creep closer to our heroes, and the balance of light and dark is shifted. Meanwhile, back in Orion Fortress, the young Princess finds herself in unfamiliar territory. When news of death and betrayal leaks throughout the realm, loyalty is tested, and innocent blood will be shed.

When a prophecy stands in the way of victory, what will be the fate of our heroines? In this eagerly awaited sequel to The Journey Begins, C M Hano has created a work of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination. This adventure transports us to a world of despair and revenge, wizardry, and warfare unlike any you have experienced. A hidden passage reveals a dark secret. From Orion Fortress to Mal Mort, an evil plan is at work. A journey of a Princess and Lord, fight to prevent war. A new adventure full of loss, new enemies, and new allies.

In the Zoldir, the King is planning an invasion, finding a way to get past the magical barrier; while his brother, the Lord, is sent on a journey through a portal. From Orion Fortress, the King awaits word from the High Counsel, while the Princess is sent on a mission to discover what the message in the Willow Well means. This adventure is met with many life-threatening conflicts, killer bandits, man-eating beast, dragons, and nature.The survival of the world rest on the shoulders of the young Lord and Princess; if they are to fail, the world will be no more.

Labels are what started the war, in the first place. The country was in turmoil. After a few years of recovery and growth from one of the greatest economic crashes in their history, the electoral college elected a president full of hate and fervor, much to the chagrin of the country's populous.

When the Pied Piper returns to Hamelin, he takes more than the town's gold—he takes their children. As a consequences of a broken promise, they must unravel the Piper’s dark secrets before it’s too late. The Piper's Promise is a chilling short story that retells the classic legend with a haunting twist.