Louise Cooper Knihy

"I stand before you in this place, and I walk towards you on this way. The way is old but the way is long, and the way is the way of power. Hear me -- hear me, and let the seal be broken!"The words of an ancient ritual, summoning a devastating power which could destroy the Chaos Gate itself. If First Magus Vordegh's insanity was to be stopped, the heretics knew that they must gain control of that power.This was the final gamble, and the odds against them were monstrous. But the rebels had a new ally in the heart of Chaos's own stronghold. One man, driven by one goad -- the craving for revenge. And for revenge's sake, he was ready to unleash an apocalypse that even the gods could not withstand...Book 3 of the Star Shadow Trilogy series

Short and Scary! includes stories of ghosts, monsters, and aliens - as well as some much more unexpected scares! Over forty stories in one book - all of them very, very short! None of the stories are more than two pages long, but each of them is special and thought-provoking. Drawn from a range of sources, including folk tales, urban myths, and narrative jokes, as well as original stories, the stories are ideal for use in the classroom or at home.

"Three times I've compiled those damned lists, and I'm running out of names. But he still wants more. More souls for his experiments. More lives to be wasted in the pursuit of this vain, useless, futile hunt!" First Magus Vordegh's maniacal obsession to destroy the heretic cult of Order was running out of control. As the atrocities grew and the gods remained indifferent to pleas for sanity, the convictions of even Chaos's most devoted servants were starting to disintegrate. Faith seemed meaningless; trust impossible. The world was going mad. Benetan Liss's faith was cruelly tested by the part he was forced to play in Vordegh's savage reprisals. But the choice was obedience or death, there was no third way. Or so he believed, until one violent event brought him into direct conflict with the heretics -- and the unearthly source of their power.

The Seven Gods of Order had ruled unchallenged for an aeon, served by the Adepts of the Circle in their bleak Northern stronghold. But for Tarod – the most enigmatic and formidable sorcerer in the Circle's ranks – a darker affinity had begun to call. Threatening his beliefs, even his sanity, it rose unbidden from beyond Time; an ancient and deadly adversary that could plunge the world into madness and chaos – and whose power rivalled that even of the Gods themselves. And though Tarod's mind and heart were pledged to Order, his soul was another matter...

The story follows Lizzy, who discovers her long-lost brother, Kes, and the shocking truth that their mother is a mermaid after moving to Cornwall. As they navigate this newfound reality, Lizzy's family faces a formidable adversary in the evil sea queen, who seeks to claim a powerful treasure that Lizzy possesses. The narrative blends elements of adventure and fantasy as they confront the sea queen and her servant to protect their family's legacy.

Tamsin is fascinated by a tiny statue of a horse - According to legend, many years ago a cruel spirit horse was trapped in the statue - Now it is trying to draw her under its spell so that it can be free to cause destruction again

Louise Cooper, a prolific author from Hertfordshire, began her writing journey in her school years and published her first fantasy novel at just twenty. With over sixty books to her name, including the popular Sea Horses quartet, she has made a significant mark in both adult and children's literature. Now residing in Cornwall with her husband, she balances her writing with hobbies such as music, cooking, and gardening, while also serving as treasurer for her local Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Tamzin Weston and her new friend Marga are preparing for the pony Fun Day. But there's something suspicious about Marga and her pony Lossie. First Marga takes Tamzin's protective blue talisman and then she schemes so that Tamzin has to ride Lossie in the parade.

When Tamzin goes to stay with her grandmother in Cornwall, she is drawn towards a small grey statue of a grey horse, kept in a cabinet for safe-keeping. One day she accidentally drops the statue and unwittingly releases the evil spirit of the Grey Horse that has been trapped inside. Her mistake threatens to bring storms and danger, and it is only Tamzin who can put things right. To do this she needs the help of the benevolent spirit of the Blue Horse who, according to the ancient legend, defeated the Grey Horse once before. In this third adventure, a newcomer arrives and with his help Tamzin is nearer to solving the mystery behind the ancient legend. But the Grey Horse's power is growing even stronger, putting not only her life in danger but that of the whole village. Hoewever Tamzin is almost sure that the spirit of the Blue Horse is nearby when her favourite pony Moonlight comes to her rescue once again.