An aspiring astronomer, Agatha catches the attention of the mysterious Lady of the Hills, who reveals a secret magical world hidden in the mist-shrouded land next to her village, and soon Agatha falls under her spell until she discovers the Lady’s sinister agenda.

"Alpi must look death square in the face as she conducts a funeral for the people of a lonely fortress. The young girl needs to muster her courage to face down both the spirits of the world and the next life beyond in the all-new volume of Alpi the Soul Sender!"--Back cover.

"The JRPG is back with a new host of heroes. Our story begins in one corner of Allraan, a tapestry of nations with diverse cultures and values. By dint of sword, and by way of magical objects known as 'rune-lenses,' the land's history has been shaped by the alliances and aggressions of the humans, beastmen, elves, and desert people who live there. The Galdean Empire has edged out other nations and discovered a technology that amplifies the rune-lenses'...

"As the new trial comes to an end, one of Coco's rewards from Beldaruit the Wise is the story of Qifrey's past and how he came to desire the mysteries of magic. Feeling a connection with her own desire to save her mother, Coco departs for the source of all answers: the Tower of Tomes. But it is a perilous journey to make on her own, and the secrets held within could sway even the most virtuous of witches..."--

Cloud and his comrades escape the city of Midgar in pursuit of the fallen hero, Sephiroth. As they travel across the world, they find themselves on a journey that will decide the fate of the planet.

"Naruto realizes he must eventually battle Sasuke one-on-one. Also, an important figure from his past reveals new information about Naruto and Nine Tails"--OCLC.