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In the small yet vibrant kingdom of Khauran, nestled between the vast desert and fertile plains, a wise and beautiful young queen reigns, beloved by her devoted subjects. But when a sinister force emerges from the shadows, disaster strikes. The queens evil twin sister, a wicked witch, cunningly usurps her throne and plunges the realm into chaos with devil worship and unspeakable acts of sacrifice. Captured and crucified in the desolate sands, Conan, the captain of the queens guard, finds himself embroiled in a harrowing tale of intrigue, epic battles, bloodshed, demonic forces, and ultimately,...

Filled with sword-and-sorcery action, political intrigue, and eerie supernatural menace, The Shadow Kingdom is a cornerstone of pulp fantasy that laid the foundation for the heroic fantasy genre. Perfect for fans of epic battles, dark conspiracies, and timeless adventure.

In this thrilling tale, Conan encounters his equal in Belit, the fierce and fearless pirate Queen, whose bloodthirsty spirit and alluring presence captivate him. As their destinies intertwine, they become legendary figures, feared across the Black Coast. Together, they embark on perilous adventures up the treacherous River of Death, confronting dangers that have kept others at bay for centuries. With treasure, fierce battles, and relentless excitement awaiting them, their journey is one of epic proportions.

When Olivia flees her captor and crosses paths with Conan, the two embark on a perilous journey to a mysterious island haunted by pirates, monstrous beasts, and ancient ruins. Filled with action, intrigue, and Howard’s vivid prose, this fantasy classic captures the raw clash between civilization and barbarism while exploring themes of power, loyalty, and survival.

When Conan flees tyranny and joins the infamous pirate queen Bêlit, their fiery romance ignites a saga of blood-soaked raids, supernatural horrors, and tragic destiny. Set against a backdrop of cursed rivers, haunted lands, and ruthless battles, this early 20th-century sword-and-sorcery classic blends high-seas adventure with themes of love, honor, and loss.

Jewels of Gwahlur by Robert E. Howard is a Conan the Barbarian adventure steeped in sword and sorcery. Set in the kingdom of Keshan, Conan embarks on a perilous quest to claim the legendary treasure known as the Teeth of Gwahlur. Facing treacherous priests, false oracles, and ancient supernatural forces, Conan must navigate deadly intrigues and uncover the secrets of the haunted city of Alkmeenon. Brimming with action, dark magic, and Howard’s vivid world-building, this classic tale captures the clash between barbarism and civilization in a suspenseful saga of treasure, betrayal, and survival.

Join Conan the Barbarian on a thrilling quest for the fabled Jewels of Gwahlur, hidden deep within a secret temple. As he pursues this legendary treasure, Conan encounters a series of perilous challenges. From cunning and formidable foes eager to see him skinned alive, to monstrous mutations bent on tearing him apart, danger lurks at every turn. But its not just the fierce adversaries; enchanting yet deadly women tempt him with their allure, each more beguiling than the last. Will Conan finally meet his match amidst the treachery and temptation? Will he be brought to his knees by his vile ...

In Devil in Iron, Conans insatiable lust leads him into a treacherous web spun by the alluring noblewoman, Octavia. Lured to the desolate island of Xapur, he finds himself ensnared in a deadly trap set by his most formidable foes. But it‚As not just mortal enemies that pose a threat; the island harbors Khosatral Khel, a demon of ancient origin, whose iron-hard body and ruthless intent make him a formidable adversary. As Conan faces this monstrous foe, will his legendary strength be enough to survive and conquer both the demon and the captivating woman who tempts him? Tune in to uncover ...

In this thrilling adventure, Conan the Barbarian is enlisted by a civilized nation to aid in their campaign to seize lands from the fierce Pict tribes. Unbeknownst to him, the Picts are far from pleased with this encroachment. As ancient gods and legendary beasts are summoned by the powerful Pict witches to defend their homeland, Conan finds himself caught in a deadly struggle against savage hordes that include saber-toothed tigers, colossal venomous snakes, and a fearsome demon from another dimension intent on his destruction. Amidst the chaos, the brave dog Slasher emerges as a hero, ...

Step into the perilous streets of Zamboula in Robert E. Howard’s Shadows in Zamboula, a gripping sword-and-sorcery adventure featuring Conan the Cimmerian. In this pulse-pounding tale of intrigue, betrayal, and survival, Conan faces sinister tavern keepers, bloodthirsty cannibals, and a treacherous priest in a city where danger lurks at every corner.

Step back into the savage world of Robert E. Howards Kull the Conqueror, a precursor to Conan the Barbarian and his ancestral counterpart. Kull is not just a fierce and bloodthirsty warrior; he‚s also a deeply introspective character who grapples with his own existence. In this thrilling double feature, explore the first two stories ever published about Kull. In The Shadow Kingdom, he faces a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by a race of shape-shifting lizard people. Then, in The Mirrors of Tuzun Thume, Kull wrestles with his own reality as he becomes ensnared in a devious magicians plot. ...

Gunlore, for better or worse, is a powerful and pervasive method of self-expression. In examining the folklore around these controversial and politically charged tools, weapons, and symbols, we can begin to understand the aspects of American culture that will remain prominent for the foreseeable future.

Único superviviente de una feroz batalla, el joven Conan ve de pronto ante sí una extraña aparición: en medio de la nieve, indiferente al mordisco frío y feroz de la ventisca, una hermosa joven lo reta a seguirla al tiempo que se burla de él con su risa cantarina. Conan acepta el reto, sin saber que quizá no salga con vida del desafío.

Set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, this story introduces us to the legendary Conan the Barbarian. After the death of Vendhya’s emperor, Bunda Chad, Conan kidnaps his sister - Devi Yasmina.

When Dennis Dorgan is unexpectedly declared the loser in a boxing match against Kid Leary that he quite obviously won, he realizes something has gone amiss. The situation grows worse when his manager comes in and reveals that he has lost all his money and his ship because of the loss. When the crooked referee comes to Dorgan and tells him that the fight was fixed for a reason, Dorgan agrees to help him shake up the bad guy and straighten out the situation.

"Red Nails" is the last of the stories about Conan the Cimmerian written by American author Robert E. Howard. A novella, it was originally serialized in "Weird Tales" magazine from July to October 1936. It is set in the pseudo historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan encountering a lost city in which the degenerate inhabitants are proactively resigned to their own destruction. Due to its grim themes of decay and death, the story is considered a classic of Conan lore and is often cited by Howard scholars as one of his best tales.

First published in "Weird Tales", August 1928, alternatively titled "Solomon Kane". This was the first Solomon Kane story ever published. In France, Kane finds a girl attacked by a gang of brigands led by a villain known as Le Loup. As she dies in his arms, Kane determines to avenge her death, and the trail leads from France to Africa, ending with Kane's first meeting with N'Longa.

Kull, king of Valusia, was overcome with unrest and was unsure of what he needed to do. A girl of the castle told him to seek Tuzun Thune, a wizard who knew all the secrets of life and death. When Kull visits the wizard, he learns that the wizard uses mirrors to allow Kull to look into the past and the future. But it is the mirror that shows only his own reflection that sends Kull into a distracting world of contemplation.

Solomon Kane was heading to Torkertown and had two routes to choose from a direct route across a moor, or a long tedious route through the swamps. Ignoring the warning of the villagers that he had just left behind, he decides that he will take the direct route across the moor. A young man of the village, seeing that Kane is heading towards the moor, rushes to beg him to please take the swamp route the next day instead of venturing through the moor at night.

An unplanned murder during a bank robbery has another sheriff on the trail of those on the lam.