Title: Campfire Tales to Chill the Bone: A Collection of Short Stories and Poems
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Summary: Pull up a log, lean into the glow of the fire, and prepare yourself for stories that chill, unsettle, and linger long after the last page. Campfire tales meet modern horror in this collection of short stories and poems, each crafted to capture the thrill of a ghost story told under the stars. From eerie encounters and haunted places to strange whispers carried through the night, these tales explore the shadows of imagination and fear. Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Creepshow, and late-night urban legends, this anthology is filled with unforgettable moments:
- Chilling short stories that twist folklore and fear into something new
- Haunting poems that capture the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve and beyond
- A campfire framing device that makes every story feel like it’s being told just for you
Title: Falling into Magic
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What if you fell into an enchanted world and met a magical family you never knew you had?
Discover the magic beyond the mirror in this unique and fascinating cozy mystery series.
~~~ Nominated for BEST BOOK in the Cozy Escape Awards ~~~ When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. She knew because the mirror gave her a glimpse of an alternate world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate. Twenty years later, Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when she takes an accidental journey through a magic mirror that turns out to be a portal to an enchanted land where her mysterious family lives. A family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the magical wonders in Destiny Falls. But the trip is tainted by the danger that brought her there and threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy now-talking cat sidekick remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical new life in this captivating world? 5 STARS! “A magical, delightful tale with a quirky cast of characters, engaging dialogue, a pleasantly appealing universe, and an intriguing plotline that I could not put down.” 5 STARS! “An absolutely brilliant, delightful, magical story. This is one book that you cannot stop reading. More please, much, much more!” 5 STARS! “Oh my goodness this was SO GOOD!! Please do yourself a favor and read this book.” 5 STARS! “A captivating read! A great story, full of interesting people and places, with surprises around every corner.” 5 STARS! ”This is no run-of-the-mill paranormal book! Unique ideas. You will be glad this is a series!” Join Elizabeth’s mailing list and get a free book from her Magical Mystery Book Club series. https://elizabethpantleyauthor.com/mailing-list
Title: Goon
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Summary: When super-sized foster kid Goon causes a devastating accident, he’s sentenced to an experimental detention center in rural Florida. There, despite his efforts to go unnoticed, his size and sensitivity make Goon a perfect mark for the resident bully. Assigned to work at the stables, he connects with the rescued horses and his co-worker Trudy, who is entangled in the center’s mysterious past. After Goon suffers a brutal attack, he must confront his tormentor, a raging hurricane, and his own crushing guilt. Goon dreams of being reunited with his younger brother and tries to prove to anyone who will listen that he deserves a second chance. But first, he must prove it to himself.
Title: Happy Birthday to US
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Summary: Happy Birthday to US! A Fourth of July Celebration for kids! It's the Fourth of July - and someone's birthday! At first, a young child believes the parade, fireworks, and fanfare are all in honor of his special day. But as the story unfolds, he discovers the celebration is for something even bigger- America's birthday! Told in joyful rhyme and bursting with colorful illustrations, Happy Birthday to US blends a child's excitement for their own big day with the pride and spirit of Independence Day. Young readers will learn about the meaning behind July 4th - freedom, community, and the history of America's independence -while sharing a heartwarming story about belonging and discovery. Perfect for
- Classroom and library story times
- Families celebrating summer birthdays
- Teaching children about Independence Day and Patriotism
Title: Jousting and Justice
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An invitation to a medieval festival. A ferry ride to a mysterious island. A scheming, inept witch. An office break-in, an unidentified body, and a string of suspects. Can Hayden, her brave, sassy cat, Latifa, and the people of Destiny Falls solve the mystery and enjoy the festival?
Jousting and Justice follows the series format of combining two stories that blend into one. A murder mystery and an island mystery. The Island Mystery: Hayden and all her friends get an invitation to a medieval festival - but it's on "the forbidden island." It's too enticing to pass up. Of course, strange things will happen once they get there! . . . You'll also learn the truth about the witch's sister! The Murder Mystery: A dead body shows up in the most shocking place. First, they need to figure out who this dead guy is. Then, who killed him and why. There are so many twists and turns on the way to the answers! But we know that Hayden, Latifa, and their family and friends will figure it out and justice will be served. 5 STARS! “Hayden’s many adventures in Destiny Falls will keep you engaged and guessing with each book in this intriguing series.” 5 STARS! “The reading experience was absolutely magical! I could not put this book down!” 5 STARS! “If there were more than five stars I would definitely give more! In this case it’s at least 10 stars worth double the wonderful! Destiny Falls is a location you cannot miss visiting, experiencing, enjoying, and pondering!” 5 STARS! “An ongoing series which I eagerly await each new release. Full of wonderful characters, mystery, humor, and a mischievous cat. It’s an adventurous mystery series written with cleaver imagination.” 5 STARS! “Solidly at the top of my list for paranormal mysteries! Just when I think the series cannot get any better, it does.” Join Elizabeth’s mailing list and get a free book from her Magical Mystery Book Club series. https://elizabethpantleyauthor.com/mailing-list
Title: Light Up Your Life: A Girl-to-Girl Guide to Being a Changemaker
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Summary: Ready to find your inner spark? This book celebrates the spirit of teen girls who have faced challenges and turned them into opportunities to uplift others. Each story is a glimpse into the life of a girl who saw a need, found her voice, and took action to make a difference — whether through a small act of kindness or a bold initiative reaching thousands. Mixed in with the personal stories, you’ll find fun activities and prompts to help you discover your passion. Dive in, meet these incredible young women, and discover how you can be a changemaker, too!
Title: Living at the Edge of the World – Winter
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Summary: Twins Tabitha and Timothy leave London for a wild Shetland island — no Wi-Fi, no friends, and a mysterious great-uncle. In Papala, they discover a new way of life, unexpected friendships, and courage they never knew they had. A fun, eco-conscious story for ages 9–12 that the whole family will love. When their parents sail the world without them, 12-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy are sent to the remote island of Papala, known as the “Bird Island.” Great Uncle Tamhas becomes their guardian in a world as strange as the island itself. Tabitha is frustrated with the island’s isolation and limited Wi-Fi, but Timothy is delighted to uncover the island’s natural secrets. The twins soon realise however, they are not the only newcomers to the island. Discover a story about courage, friendship and the joy of embracing the unfamiliar. Dive into a different world, where nature and friendship are full of surprises. You’ll love this story of courage and friendship. Buy now before the price changes! Check out: https: //www.sjbstories.com to know more!
Title: Nora & the Lighthouse
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Summary: Five-year-old Nora is thrilled for a sleepover at her Nana and Grandpa’s condo—but what she really dreams of is climbing to the top of the Concord Point Lighthouse. There’s just one problem: she needs to be 42 inches tall. Determined and hopeful, Nora spends the day imagining she’s grown just enough. After a fun-filled evening and a good night’s sleep, she finally visits the lighthouse. Is Nora tall enough? Will the view from the top be everything she dreamed it would be? This heartwarming story celebrates the excitement of milestones, the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, and the thrill of achieving something new.
Title: Old Bones and Ice Cream Cones
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A boyfriend who’s missing. Or was. . . Or is?. . . A boat full of old bones. A fifties-themed community ice cream social. A friend in trouble, a spiteful witch, and an angry villain. The mysteries and fun abound in Destiny Falls. Hayden, Latifa, and their family and friends are up for the excitement and adventure.
Old Bones and Ice Cream Cones follows the series format of combining two stories that blend into one. A murder mystery and the island mystery. The Island Mystery: Hayden’s boyfriend Han is missing. But she swears she saw him zoom by in his car. She’d thought it was a surprise, and that he was home early from his secret service case. She was wrong. The surprise is that his signal isn’t pinging, and no one knows where he is. There appears to be black magic behind his disappearance. Can they learn who’s responsible and bring Han safely home? The Murder Mystery: A pile of old bones is found in an ancient fishing boat. They could be tied to the disappearance of two young women years ago, back when many of the Destiny Falls people where in high school. Many of the citizens had bad history with the missing students. Do the bones belong to them, and what happened? Were they murdered? And could the murderer be living among them? Hayden and Latifa’s many adventures in Destiny Falls will keep you guessing with each book in this fun and intriguing series. 5 STARS! ”One of the most creative series I’ve ever read.” 5 STARS! "Intriguing and totally unput-downable!” 5 STARS! “You cannot get enough of this series!” 5 STARS! “So. Darn. Clever. It’ll keep you on your toes until the final pages.” 5 STARS! “Just when I think the series cannot get any better, it does. It's absolutely magical.” 5 STARS! “I read all six books in two weeks - and I run a construction company… I am now clamoring for book seven! I love Destiny Falls." 5 STARS! “I am not usually this charmed by alternate worlds, but I love this series! A well written adventure. Some good things happen to bring this book to its surprising conclusion. It is hard to wait for the next book!" 5 STARS! "Reading this series you will be whisked away to the magical town of Destiny Falls. Everything in it will blow your imagination wide open! You will feel like you are right there and you will not want to leave. I cannot stress enough how magical these books are, and how quickly you will become a fan. Having just finished reading Old Bones and Ice Cream Cones I am already missing Destiny Falls and cannot wait until the next book so that I can visit again!” Join Elizabeth’s mailing list and get a free book from her Magical Mystery Book Club series. https://elizabethpantleyauthor.com/mailing-list
Title: The Disappearance of Emily
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A magic mirror. An enchanted world. A mysterious missing mother. A suspicious package. An unexplained death. A community of strange, quirky people. A sassy cat, and a hilarious, perpetually annoyed witch. Come visit Destiny Falls and escape to a great time.
… Hayden’s life was normal until she fell through a mirror and was thrust into an alternate, magical place. Destiny Falls is not on any map and is home to a family she never knew she had. The town is enchanted and charming, and the amazing mansion she lives in changes to meet the needs of the people who live there, including her! Every day she discovers a new enchantment. But something is amiss. Hayden gets an ominous warning from a strange woman, who promises to tell her the town secrets and give her a package – if she’ll meet her at the mysterious ferry that lacks a published destination. The ferry visit is cancelled, but the package is delivered. Once it arrives, someone turns up dead. Then the suspicious episodes start, too many to call them coincidences. She and her family are targeted and in danger. Who or what is causing the chaos? All signs point to the mysterious disappearance of her mother - way back when Hayden was just two days old. Can she identify and eliminate the threat before another person in her life is stolen away? Can she learn more about the secrets kept for her lifetime? With the help of her sassy sidekick cat, and a host of new family and friends, Hayden finds herself surrounded with support as she solves the mystery of the death and learns secrets about herself. 5 STARS! "Intriguing and totally unput-downable, it draws you in from the word go, and you will not want to leave until it chucks you at "The End." 5 STARS! "I felt transported to Destiny Falls ... now that I've finished, I miss it already." 5 STARS! "A magical, delightful tale that held my attention from beginning to end." 5 STARS! "My favorite series in the whole wide world!" 5 STARS! "A captivating read! I couldn't put it down." 5 STARS! "A mix of unique characters, mystery, magic - and a charming cat." 5 STARS! "Just when I thought I knew who the killer was, BAM, a twist." 5 STARS! "Funny, fluffy, far-fetched, and fabulous!" 5 STARS! "Generously seasoned with sass, class, and a dose of spunk. Delish!" Join Elizabeth’s mailing list and get a free book from her Magical Mystery Book Club series. https://elizabethpantleyauthor.com/mailing-list
Title: The Ghost Camper's Tall Tales
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An epic feel-good cozy mystery adventure!
Hayden is settling into her new life in the magical world inside the mirror. She meets a fascinating ghost who has secrets to tell. The mysterious old man keeps popping up to tell her a series of tall tales. Who is he? Are his stories fiction, or is he telling her the history of her family, the enchanted islands, and the witch? And why did a dead body show up . . . of someone who is already dead? Can Hayden, with the help of her family, friends, and her sassy cat, Latifa unscramble this mystery and keep Destiny Falls safe? Hayden’s adventures in the magical world of Destiny Falls continue in this gripping story that answers your questions about the mysterious world she entered through a mirror in book one, Falling into Magic. We learn more about her missing mother, whose story begins in book two, The Disappearance of Emily. 5 STARS! “I. Can’t. Even! Elizabeth Pantley amazingly, magically, has outdone herself once again! The mystery, magic, and carefully woven story and history held me captive!” 5 STARS! “I absolutely LOVE this series! An intriguing story... So many new twists and turns!” 5 STARS! “The author once again brings you along on an exciting and unpredictable adventure in such a captivating way that you'll never want it to end.” 5 STARS! "I’m an avid reader of this genre, so I can honestly say this has many different twists and turns from almost all the other books I’ve read. I am totally hooked.” 5 STARS! "I am learning to start reading a Destiny Falls book earlier in the day so that I am not up half the night to see how it ends!” 5 STARS! "I'm seriously hooked by this imaginative and compelling magical story.” Join Elizabeth’s mailing list and get a free book from her Magical Mystery Book Club series. https://elizabethpantleyauthor.com/mailing-list
Title: Thread of a Spider
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Summary: A bitter uprising in Ireland is taking place and two siblings are tossed in the battle, facing death, believing in love, and hoping in magic. Following an ambush at the Upton Rail Station in 1921 Ireland, British troops burn Ailis' home to the ground and arrest her fiancé, Liam, for murder. She and her younger brother Paddy flee to an enchanted glen. Lured by a haunting song, Paddy is abducted by forest folk. Perilous obstacles, and a questionable stranger, hinder Ailis' attempts to find her brother or free her fiance, until her only hope for survival rests on the magic of the Fae. 1920 found Ireland at the peak of tensions that had been building for centuries. Famine, tyranny and strife robbed the Irish of their homes, their lives and their country. Four years after the Easter Rising, pressure became so great, that the southern Irish took up arms against the British and fought for a free nation. Thread of a Spider, a historical fantasy, weaves history and Irish myth together to tell a story about two teenage siblings caught in the war and swathed in the legends of Erie. A fantasy based on history woven with rich Irish lore.
Title: When June Haunts May
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Summary: June Brookes has haunted the library at Pinedale High for decades, without attention. Until one day, new sophomore, May Blakely, notices. Could this be June’s chance to cross over to the hereafter? If only she knew what needed to be finished from her old life. Angsty May prefers solitude. Her deadbeat dad may have ditched her in this small town, but she has no interest befriending this strange girl, or the cute boy across the street. June’s hereafter hustle goes haywire when two phantom soldiers plot to hijack her passage to peace, at the expense of hurting fellow students. June saves May’s life, igniting their joint efforts to protect the school. Can May help June to her happily ever afterlife?
Title: Witches, Spiders, and Schemes
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A magic mirror to an enchanted world... A mysterious ghost... A hilarious, perpetually annoyed witch... A brave, sassy cat... Two unexplained deaths and a mysterious community filled with secrets... Can Hayden and the people of Destiny Falls find the reasons for the cracks in the town’s magic and return the community to its peaceful, enchanted existence?
Hayden’s adventures in Destiny Falls continue in book four of the Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic series. Starting with a strange old woman at a cave and her father’s mysterious ferry journey, there are secrets to be unwound. The enchantments in Destiny Falls are showing cracks, and Hayden suspects that it is tied directly to her family, which has a history that’s more complex than she realized. When two bodies are found floating in the bay it’s clear that the mysteries surrounding Gladstone and the ferry are more dangerous than people realize. And then . . . those spiders. Luckily, Hayden and her sassy sidekick, Latifa have developed a group of family and friends in this enchanted place who are all ready and willing to help solve the mystery, and release Destiny Falls to resume its normal, amazing, enchanted existence. Hayden’s many adventures in Destiny Falls will keep you guessing with each book in this intriguing series. 5 STARS! "My favorite series in the whole wide world." 5 STARS! "Absolutely brilliant, delightful, magical story. More please! Much, much more!” 5 STARS! "Oh, my goodness, this was SO GOOD!" 5 STARS! "This is no run-of-the-mill paranormal book! Unique ideas." 5 STARS! “The mystery, magic, and delicately woven story held me captive! I couldn’t ever imagine such a delicious story!” 5 STARS! "A magical tale with a quirky cast of characters, engaging dialogue, a pleasantly appealing universe, and an intriguing plotline that I could not put down." 5 STARS! Can’t Stop Reading! Join Elizabeth’s mailing list and get a free book from her Magical Mystery Book Club series. https://elizabethpantleyauthor.com/mailing-list
Title: Xonarye: Japan
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Summary: A dangerous betrayal. The journey of Xonarye leads to the edge of trust and the heart of Japan. Leaf Brodie’s path has already taken him across oceans, through hidden vaults, and into the shadows of a global conspiracy. Now, with Selina by his side, he arrives in Japan following a transparent cloth that revealed the next clue in the legacy of Xonarye. The trail leads them to the Tanaka Dojo, but instead of answers, they find silence. Master Kenji Tanaka is gone. Guided by a new thread, Leaf and Selina travel west to Izumo, a city of ancient tradition and quiet mystery. There, they meet the elusive Master Kenji a wise Aikido master who speaks in riddles and tests Leaf’s strength in more ways than one. Earning his trust means staying hidden, training in secret, and learning to control not only his body, but his purpose. Six months pass in the mountains, and while Leaf grows stronger and understanding himself. Unbeknownst to him, another student Yuji Morita. Younger, faster, and full of questions, Yuji becomes both a training partner and a shadow. But he’s not who he seems. As Leaf trains to protect the truth of Xonarye, Yuji’s true allegiance to Reblick threatens to undo it all. Meanwhile, the pieces set in motion in Cuba. Spence and Summo remain out of contact. The clock is ticking. From sacred dojos to coastal shrines, from quiet reflection to explosive action, Xonarye: Japan is a journey of honour, resilience, and trust. As the legend of Xonarye draws more eyes from the dark, Leaf must face the hardest question yet: Who can he trust when the enemy is already beside him? Xonarye rise again.
