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A Gifted Curse: A Collection of Short Paranormal Fantasy Tales: The Lost Tales Kindle Edition

by K.N. Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.4 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
Legendary heroines. Creepy tales. Enchanting fairy tale retellings. A Gifted Curse is a collection of short stories by New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee.

Thicker Than Blood
Twin sisters should do everything together. Even dying.

When one sister makes the choice to cross the veil, tired of fighting a losing battle with cancer, the other sister refuses to be left behind and follows.

Only, the living do not belong in the realm of Death where things exist that should not be known or seen by those who are alive.

Literally blind and lost in so many ways, can the surviving sister find her way back to the living? Can she find the will to want to find her way back and leave behind the other half of her soul?


Where is Katie?

A girl hidden in the shadows hold the key to a father's grief.

It's a silly story, the kind children love to tease and taunt each other with. There's a little girl locked away in a room, a little girl that even her parents are afraid of. If you let her out, she'll be your friend...and then you'll disappear.

It's no child's game as far as Katie's father is concerned. When Emily escapes, he kidnaps her, determined to get the truth of what happened to his daughter, Katie. He knows that Emily is responsible for Katie's disappearance.

The real question is, though, can he survive the dark truth of Emily's answers?

The Galloway Lake

It's not the kidnapping that's the nightmare...it's the escape.

Tasha never gives up. That's what helped make her a track star. No matter the obstacle, the distance, the pain, she was always able to push just that little bit more.

When she is kidnapped, tortured, and dumped in a lake, it's not too surprising that she finds the will to get free of her bonds and make a run for it. Except that her troubles are only just beginning.

Her kidnappers left her in Galloway Lake on the Galloway Estate, land that isn't just haunted. It's possessed...and it's going to do everything it can to keep her right where it wants her.


The Last of the Jinn

Trust no one, not even the man you created.

The goddess Malah learned this bitter lesson well when a man she created, tricked her, imprisoned her, and stole her powers.

Chains can't hold a goddess, but a child can. Mother love is used to try and tame Malah, but that kind of love is a double-edged blade, one that is sharp enough to cut through even the strongest shackles.

It's the kind of love that can also destroy everything in its path, including Malah herself.

Frost

Sometimes love is magical...sometimes love is out of this world.

Ella could have chalked it up to just being a holiday infatuation. After all, it wouldn't be the first time an American woman had succumbed to Irish charm.

But, there's always a catch to finding the man of your dreams, and his secret could be the end of everything she has ever known.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection!By Eli I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. Each story paints a vivid picture and leaves you wondering at the end - what happens to the characters next? It's tantalizing in just the right way that makes a story great.
5.0 out of 5 starsDark and twisty...By Keely Dark, twisty, and creatively well written. This collection of short stories were unpredictable and definitely creeped me out. I enjoyed reading them and hated when the book ended. I definitely cant wait to read more by books by this author!
5.0 out of 5 starsTeasing and Twisting TalesBy Ginger FoxI knew after her first short story in a creative writing class that K.N. Lee was going to publish. With each story, she brings the dark and the bizarre. K.N. Lee weaves twisted tales via her strong women characters. The settings are eerie, the characters are tantalizing, and the plots are twisted. The stories are brief, but they create a desire from readers for more works from this author. She has a knack for leaving a story open for interpretation and ending with a twist. I look forward to reading more from her.

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#13 & #5 on The New York Times Bestseller's List 2016/2017Author Rank #4 in Mythology#5 in Action & Adventure#5 in Fantasy#6 in Science Fiction & Fantasy#12 in Literature & Fiction#19 overall in Amazon Authors#33 in Teens#64 in Genre Fiction#70 in Horror#88 in Paranormal#99 in ContemporaryBestseller's Lists#1 in Collections 2017#1 in Fairy Tales & Folklore 2017#1 in Vampires 2016#1 in Paranormal Thrillers 2016#1 in Dystopian#1 in Literature & Fiction#1 in Contemporary#1 in Metaphysical and Visionary#1 in Epic Fantasy 2015 & 2016 #1 in Swords and Sorcery 2015 & 2016#1 in Science-Fiction/Fantasy 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016#1 in Steampunk 2016 US, UK, Canada#1 in Hot New Releases June 2016#4 in YA AustraliaJoin K.N. Lee's Newsletter For:
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MP4435W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Captive Quill Press (August 13, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 94 pages
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K.N. Lee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and host of Needed on Set. She is the author of the Dragon-Born Saga, Eura Chronicles, Wonderland University, and the Chronicles of Koa series. When she is not writing twisted urban fantasy, epic tales of dragons, pirates, and mermaids, and dark poetry, she does a great deal of traveling and spending time with her family and running Pixie Girl Apothecary. She is a winner of the Elevate Lifestyle Top 30 Under 30 "Future Leaders of Charlotte" award for her success as a writer, business owner, and for community service.

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Catch Up on K.N. Lee's Work:

The Wicked Crown Chronicles:

Throne of Deceit

Throne of Malice

Throne of Peril

Throne of Envy

Dawn of the Seraphim Saga:

The Blood Lottery

The Fallen Wall

The Ashen City


The Dragon Born Saga:

Half-Blood Dragon

Magic-Born Dragon

Queen of the Dragons

War of the Dragons

Fate of the Dragons

Curse of the Dragons

Wrath of the Dragons

The Chronicles of Koa Series:

Netherworld

Dark Prophet

Blood Princess

Crimson King

The Eura Chronicles:

Rise of the Flame

Night of the Storm

Dawn of the Forgotten

Prophecy of the Seer

Battle of the Heirs

Empire of Dragons Chronicles:

Fallen Empire

Reign of Magic

Fire and Fury

Realms of Ruin

Kings of Shadow Moon:

King in Exile

The Matchmaker's War:

The Girl with the Red Lantern

Freya's Fortune Saga:

Freya's Fortune

Sword of Destiny Trilogy:

Prince of Destiny

Battle for the Half-Blood Princess Trilogy:

Academy of Lost Souls

Academy of Darkness

The Lost Heir Trilogy:

The Lost Fae Princess

Standalones:

Lady and the Wolf

The Red Queen

Legacy of Oath and Blood

Legend of the Empire of Embers:

Mark of Chaos

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  • Linda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great very short stories!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
    One story about betrayal of a husband to his wife and the other about giving up everything to be the bride of Jack Frost.
    Surprisingly well written short stories!
    4.5 stars
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  • Ashley
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Gifted Curse
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
    Both stories were really short, but still enjoyable to read. I liked both of them, but wanted more. It was easy and quick to read. A little fantasy break from reality.
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  • Sorcha O'Dowd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful <3
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014
    Once again K.N. Lee has managed to astound me with her raw talent for creating such well developed fantasy worlds in such short word count. Having adored the first two books in the ongoing 'Chronicles of Koa' series, I knew that K.N. Lee has a incredible way with words, and these two stories showed the same fluidity of character speech and development.

    It's always difficult in short stories to bring the same level of depth to characters as you would in a full length novel, but K.N. Lee makes it look so easy. In 'The Last of the Jinn' I connected so deeply to heroine Malah, and really felt as though I knew her, despite only seeing a small part of her life and journey. I mournedd with Malah for the loss of her children, and I too felt the utter betrayal as he husband enslaves her to benefit from her powers. This story had my mind whirring long after I finished it, and I kept thinking back to Malah and her incredible strength.

    'The Ticking Ring' was an absolute gem of a short story and I loved the take the author used on this well-known character, giving the story a twist that you wouldn't initially expect from a story showing the strength of love. It was heartwrenching but still beautiful to see desperately Ella wanted to accept the man she loved, but how real life and the responsibilities she had to her family and life in America ended up enroaching in her dreams of happiness. This was a poignant and beautifully written story that will have tears in your eyes.

    K.N. Lee is a fantastic author who is at the top of my to-read list with every new release.

    5 Stars!
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  • Lady Lightning
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017
    She’s done it again. Taken a jumble of words and turned them into an amazing collection of short stories, that resonate with descriptive characters. You are so captivated with the characters that you are swept away with their stories. I felt saddened for the twins, totally believed that Tanya was real, wanted to rescue the Jinn, and cry with Emily when she had to make her decision. I highly recommend this book. Enjoy.
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