The Startling Stories of a Cursed World
an excerpt

“I never properly introduced myself, did I?” The man said, smiling as the monster furiously tried to break the heavy block of ice encasing her arm. “I am Ozwald Myrthicle, the greatest wizard in the world!”

With a piercing scream, Lizzie finally broke free and lunged at Ozwald once again. He raised his hand in front of him, not moving from the spot and grinning widely.

“And you, my dear... Are a very, VERY unlucky girl.”