"Shadow and Bone" meets "Twilight" in this fantasy fiction romance where a young queen finds that power and destiny are unavoidable. Find the Harrowbethian Saga on Amazon. richellegoodrich.com/ “We’ve an obligation to protect Harrowbeth,” she reminded him. “If telling them only makes matters worse and puts lives in danger, we should keep silent to protect people.” In a look, she challenged him to disagree. He still seemed uncertain. “Eena, you don’t know if that will be the case.” “No, but I feel it will be the case, and so do you. That’s good enough for me.” Again, her hopeful eyes pleaded with him. “Okay,” he sighed resignedly, “for now. But if circumstances change by even the smallest degree…” “We’ll reconsider. Agreed?” Reluctantly, Derian nodded his head. “Agreed.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich, "Eena, The Curse of Wanyaka Cave" #fantasyfiction #fantasyseries #magicandmyth #AmazonBooks #TheHarrowbethianSaga #RichelleGoodrich #readers #books #readingtime

The Greeks called henbane "pythonion," named for the Pythia herself, the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Theories regarding how she entered her trance states include inhaling subterranean gases rising from fissures in the temple floor and consuming psychoactive plants. The smoke of henbane seeds, the historical record tells us, was inhaled by pythians, sibyls, prophets, and Germanic alrunas for the same purpose: to part the veil between the living and the dead. At the Necromanteion of Ephyra, the oracle of the dead, believed to sit atop the entrance to the underworld, those seeking counsel with the deceased consumed ritual meals containing mind-altering entheogens. Between flickering firelight, mind-altering substances, and smoke from burnt offerings, the boundary between worlds grew thin. In 1954, archaeologists unearthed the grave of a Viking völva in Jutland, Denmark. Buried with her iron staff and a pouch full of henbane seeds, she was a traveling seer, both respected and feared for her power. She was not an anomaly. The oldest finds of black henbane in association with human settlements trace back to the Bandkeramik culture of 5500 to 4500 BCE. At the ancient Roman site of Houten-Castellum in the Netherlands, a hollow bone containing over one thousand henbane seeds was recovered, a prime example of intentional use. In the ancient world, it was believed that the dead were crowned with chaplets of henbane as they made their journey through the Greek underworld. Ceremonial magicians in the grimoire tradition later combined it with hemlock, benzoin, and frankincense, creating smoke to induce a deep death-like sleep known as soporatum for spirit summoning. While not so well known, this knowledge is far from dead. From ancient Mesopotamia to Norse seiðr, shamanic ethnobotanical traditions survived in pockets around the world among Indigenous peoples, preserved in the mystery traditions of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. As modern practitioners, we can explore how to adopt these ancient techniques into our own practices. "The Poison Path Oracle" by Coby Michael is the guide for doing exactly that. innertraditions.com/the-pois… @Poisonpath #PoisonPath #Henbane #SacredPlants #Entheogens #Witchcraft #OccultHerbalism #Pythia #AncientMysteries #PlantMagic #ShamanicTraditions #EsotericWisdom #CobyMichael #ThePoisonPathOracle #InnerTraditions #MysteryTraditions #MagicAndMyth

Mother of dragons? No. Mother of destiny. #DragonQueen #DarkFantasyArt #MythicFeminine #GothicSorceress #ArcaneFire #DragonRider #FantasyArtist #EpicFantasyVibes #MagicAndMyth #DarkAesthetic #FantasyIllustration #DragonLore #Witchcore #HighFantasyArt #MysticEnergy

🐉🔥 The Dragon and the Sun Lotus wrecked me — demons, betrayal, forbidden love, PURE EPIC ENERGY 😭✨ 🔗 bytemeastory.com/book-links/… Author: @ameliewenzhao ✍️ Shared by @bytemeastory ✨ #FantasyBooks #YAFantasy #AsianFantasy #BookTokFantasy #EpicReads #MagicAndMyth

“Warrior Queen’s Call of Destiny 🐉⚔️ | Epic Fantasy Cinematic Scene – The Dragon Rises and Soars Beyond the Sky | Powerful Female Warrior & Mythical Creature Story” #WarriorWoman #DragonFlight #EpicFantasy #FantasyArt #DragonAwakening #MythicalWorld #StrongFemaleLead #AIcinematic #EpicVisuals #DragonCall #LegendaryWarrior #FantasyStory #MagicAndMyth #ViralFantasy #Animtunez #GrokAi @grok

He did not choose this destiny. But destiny chose him. Meet Drew Prescott — reborn, reshaped, and thrust into a world that demands more than courage. The Talismans of Faerie by J. D. Edwards Book 2 of The Faerie chronicles Releasing on 02.20.2026 #fantasybook #epicfantasy #characterreveal #editingleindiehouse #faeriefantasy amazon.com/dp/B0GLFL4VKC (bookreel, bookstagram, fantasyseries, magicandmyth, fantasycommunity)

“Two birds, one stone. The plan was rich, almost divine.” But when power and destiny collide, who truly wins? Begin the journey today. bit.ly/AncientOneBook #FantasySeries #EpicReads #BookRecommendation #FantasyAddict #MagicAndMyth #BookCommunity

Step into a world where imagination comes alive! Dru and his centaur friend, Armet, embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with trials, hope, and unshakable bonds. This isn’t just a story; it’s a journey that speaks to your heart. Available now in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle: tommydavisauthor.com #DruAndTheCentaur #FantasyReads #BookCommunity #AdventureStory #BookJourney #FriendshipTale #MagicAndMyth #ReadersWorld

The end of the world comes softly in THE EVERBLUE. David Mar’s seascape of sorrow, myth, and memory reminds us that even in drowning, there is beauty. A literary novel of great emotional depth and poetic grace. @davidmar_author #MagicAndMyth #EpicReads rebrand.ly/c16fivk

After the flood, only the faithful remain. David Mar’s THE EVERBLUE tells the story of what clings to the heart when the world is gone. A gorgeous, melancholic tale that stays with you like mist on skin. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth rebrand.ly/c16fivk

THE EVERBLUE beckons with the hush of waves and the weight of silence. David Mar builds a world both drowned and dreaming—his writing is seafoam-soft but powerful enough to reshape your view of survival and sorrow. @davidmar_author #MagicAndMyth #EpicReads rebrand.ly/c16fivk

Can you grieve the world while trying to survive it? In THE EVERBLUE, David Mar weaves salt and sorrow into every line. A novel of reflection, quiet desperation, and the resilience found in fragile hope. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth rebrand.ly/c16fivk

David Mar’s THE EVERBLUE isn’t loud—it’s tidal. Subtle, emotional, and full of meaning, it carries you through a world where the sea has taken everything but left behind something strangely beautiful. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth rebrand.ly/c16fivk

In THE EVERBLUE, David Mar gives voice to the drowned and forgotten. His prose flows with quiet fury and gentle hope. A seaborne elegy for humanity’s past and a vision of what it means to carry memory through water. @davidmar_author #MagicAndMyth rebrand.ly/c16fivk

A waterlogged future, a poetic soul. David Mar’s THE EVERBLUE is a dystopian novel that reads like a lullaby—soft, sad, and strangely hopeful. Prepare to be swept away by its grace and quiet power. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth rebrand.ly/c16fivk

A waterlogged future, a poetic soul. David Mar’s THE EVERBLUE is a dystopian novel that reads like a lullaby—soft, sad, and strangely hopeful. Prepare to be swept away by its grace and quiet power. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth rebrand.ly/c16fivk

The waves have risen, but the human spirit endures. THE EVERBLUE by David Mar is a haunting, poetic vision of the future. Fluid prose and deep emotion pull readers into a sea of loss, beauty, and quiet strength. @davidmar_author #MagicAndMyth #EpicReads rebrand.ly/c16fivk

With THE EVERBLUE, David Mar offers a breathtaking portrait of a world swallowed by sea. It’s a song of survival and sorrow—an elegy to Earth and humanity. Haunting and luminous, it lingers like fog on the water. @davidmar_author #MagicAndMyth #EpicReads rebrand.ly/c16fivk

David Mar’s THE EVERBLUE is a tale where the ocean has claimed the land, but not the soul. A quiet, poetic survival story that will drown your heart in beauty and leave it floating with wonder. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth #EpicReads rebrand.ly/c16fivk

David Mar’s THE EVERBLUE is a tale where the ocean has claimed the land, but not the soul. A quiet, poetic survival story that will drown your heart in beauty and leave it floating with wonder. @davidmar_author #FantasyAdventure #MagicAndMyth #EpicReads rebrand.ly/c16fivk