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Kalynn Bayron
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Kalynn Bayron

5 Books

You're Not Supposed To Die Tonight

Kalynn Bayron

Mystery
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This Wicked Fate

Kalynn Bayron

Adventure Diverse Voices
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The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power

Terry J. Benton-Walker, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Chloe Gong, Tiffany D. Jackson, Kalynn Bayron, Kendare Blake, H.E. Edgmon, Lamar Giles, Alexis Henderson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Mark Oshiro

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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Eternally Yours

Patrice Caldwell, Chloe Gong, Casey McQuiston, Sandhya Menon, Akshaya Raman, Marie Rutkoski, Julian Winters, Kalynn Bayron, Melissa De La Cruz, Kendare Blake, Kat Cho, Hafsah Faizal, Sarah Gailey, Alexis Henderson, Adib Khorram

Anthologies Monsters
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Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For

Julie Murphy, Zoraida Córdova, Natalie C. Parker, Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, June Hur, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Katherine Locke, Julie C. Dao, Kerri Maniscalco, Adriana Herrera, Gretchen Schreiber, Julian Winters, Maggie Tokuda-Hall

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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By: Kalynn Bayron
Charity has the ultimate summer job playing the final girl in a full-contact terror game at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be terrified, and Charity and her crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film. The screams are fake, the blood is syrup, and the fear is just for fun. But as the final weekend of the season approaches, the game takes a terrifying turn. Her coworkers start vanishing into the dark woods. When one of them turns up dead, Charity realizes the role she has been playing is suddenly a fight for her life. She and her girlfriend Bezi must navigate the bloody, hidden history of the real Mirror Lake to survive the night. Someone is hunting them, and the killer's motives are tied to secrets Charity never suspected. You will be on the edge of your seat as you unravel the dark mysteries of this heart-pounding slasher story.
Mystery
13-18 Years 242 Pages
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By: Kalynn Bayron
Would you tempt even the most dangerous fate to save the people you love? Briseis has exactly one chance to save her mother's life, but she will need to achieve the impossible to do it. She must track down the final missing fragment of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. To locate this powerful piece of ancient magic, Briseis is forced to turn to the mysterious blood relatives she has never even met. As she learns the truth about their secret powers, she must finally take her rightful place in their ancient, magical lineage. But Briseis is far from the only person hunting for the Heart, and her ruthless enemies will stop at absolutely nothing to fulfill their own dark plans. The ancient fates have foretold a truly dangerous journey ahead, one that could easily end in more heartache and devastating loss. Strengthened by a powerful sisterhood of magic, Briseis must harness her unique botanical gifts to protect her family before time runs out completely.
Adventure Diverse Voices Magic
13-18 Years 320 Pages
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13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power

By: Terry J. Benton-Walker , Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé , Chloe Gong , Tiffany D. Jackson , Kalynn Bayron , Kendare Blake , H.E. Edgmon , Lamar Giles , Alexis Henderson , Adiba Jaigirdar , Naseem Jamnia , Karen Strong , Mark Oshiro
Step into a chilling collection of thirteen terrifying tales where the classic horror rules are finally rewritten. In this groundbreaking anthology, an all-star lineup of acclaimed authors of color flips the script on the genre's most tired trope: this time, the white guy dies first. From a hungry hedge maze and bored rich kids to friendly cannibals and vengeful spirits who refuse to stay buried, these stories deliver fresh, pulse-pounding scares. You will encounter a museum curator with a deadly disdain for historical inaccuracies, an old plantation house desperate for eternal friends, and a mysterious magician's box that holds unimaginable horrors. Blending ancient terrors with modern villains, this collection offers a thrilling mix of slashers, supernatural hauntings, and psychological dread. Perfect for fans of dark fiction and slasher films, these interconnected nightmares provide a brilliant, subversive take on survival. Prepare to venture into dark basements, navigate impossible traps, and confront the monsters lurking in the shadows. This is a masterful horror anthology that will keep you reading late into the night if you can survive the first kill.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Short Stories
13-18 Years 304 Pages
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By: Patrice Caldwell , Chloe Gong , Casey McQuiston , Sandhya Menon , Akshaya Raman , Marie Rutkoski , Julian Winters , Kalynn Bayron , Melissa De La Cruz , Kendare Blake , Kat Cho , Hafsah Faizal , Sarah Gailey , Alexis Henderson , Adib Khorram
Give in to an irresistible collection of paranormal romance where the only force more powerful than the supernatural is love itself. This spellbinding anthology invites you to explore romance in its many beautiful and monstrous forms, featuring vampires, merpeople, angels, demons, and creatures of legend. Follow a girl in a graveyard as she embarks on an unexpected date, watch as a shipwrecked sailor makes a forbidden connection on an isolated island, and listen as a haunting piano melody summons a soul mate across the boundary of life and death. Each tale transports you to a world where romance defies the rules of nature, blending dark fantasy with deep emotional stakes. Written by a phenomenal lineup of beloved authors, these stories span centuries, crossing land and sea to deliver unforgettable tales of life after life. Once you sink into these pages, the magic and romance will never let you go.
Anthologies Monsters Short Stories
13-18 Years 417 Pages
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Tales to Dive For

By: Julie Murphy , Zoraida Córdova , Natalie C. Parker , Darcie Little Badger , Kalynn Bayron , Preeti Chhibber , June Hur , Rebecca Coffindaffer , Katherine Locke , Julie C. Dao , Kerri Maniscalco , Adriana Herrera , Gretchen Schreiber , Julian Winters , Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Dive into a dark and enchanting world where mermaids are nothing like the fairy tales you remember. In this gripping anthology, fourteen bestselling and award-winning authors explore the myths, magic, and mystery of the deep sea, delivering stories that will reel you in from the very first page. Meet a Vietnamese mermaid caught between two warring worlds, a siren who risks everything by falling for the son of Poseidon, and a boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved his life years ago. From a violent storm that forces humans and mermaids into a fragile alliance to deep-seated family secrets that span generations, these tales are packed with danger, discovery, and heartbreak. Welcome to an ocean overflowing with fear, rage, hope, and love in its many forms. Whether you are looking for spine-tingling suspense or sweeping romance, this collection of untold legends will pull you under and refuse to let you go.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Fantasy Mermaids Short Stories
13-18 Years 320 Pages
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