With Blood and Ash: The Curse of Blood Magic Volume One (Curse of Magic)

What if the curse of magic could destroy the world?Delve into this anthology featuring seven gripping tales set within worlds of magic. He was supposed to be her father-figure and teacher, but instead he broke the world. Now he wants her back, and is willing to pay any cost.When sent to investigate a series of disturbances in the outer territories, the elite wizard Lorus, along with his fire elemental familiar Red, discovers a secret that will test his skills, his loyalty and his understanding of what it is to be human.Raimund Plesner is a Sentinel, a warrior trained to hunt down and kill those demonstrating arcane proficiencies. He soon finds himself caught up in a broader conspiracy which not only threatens his entire Order, but the very foundations of the Empire itself. His only hope is to face the events of his past and strike back hard against the Coven before it’s too late.Set in the real world, a young girl discovers a hidden realm called Lyria. It exists parallel to our own universe, and a destructive force is waiting to destroy us all.There is a world of drought and destruction, where magic is currency and water is life. What dark mysteries await you there?For years a vengeful woman slumbered, and now she awaits the offspring of her enemies to return to the forest so she can enact her revenge.Children have always disappeared around Carroch Peak, but when Callum McRathray's son vanishes then it's time for the wild magician to face the monster who dwells deep within the mountain.Experience love and loss, death and wizardry as worlds are rent asunder. Join us on this journey of deadly magic, non-stop action, and adventures to new and exciting worlds. Evil is rising, and hope is almost lost. Will anyone be able to stop it?*****************************************************EARLY REVIEWERSA wonderful collection of dark fantasy. - ★★★★★A great story of loss, betrayal and the corruption of power.. - ★★★★★The magic systems featured are diverse, yet all are primal and powerful with components of elemental magic and the fae. - ★★★★★One of the best fantasy short story collection is I’ve read in a long time. - ★★★★★I loved these stories. Magic isn't always the blessing you think it is. - ★★★★★