I just sat there stupidly, on the forest floor, paralysed with horror as the obscene thing twitched and finally stilled, and the world became quiet again. I tried to breathe - to calm my thundering heart - but my chest seemed to be held in a vice.
In front of me the monstrous thing wavered before collapsing to the ground, writhing and thrashing wildly, sending plumes of deep purple smoke spiralling into the air. All that was left was to prepare for what must come next, when to my astonishment the smell of burning and the copper tang of blood thickened the air. I cried out, falling to the ground and knew I had nothing left. Pain seared my flesh and my bones felt molten beneath my skin. There was a blast of air and a crackling, electric rush as the magic increased and forced itself through my hands. I closed my eyes, stubbornly ignoring the panic that was stealing my breath and making blood thunder in my ears and focused instead on the energy that blazed through my body. Despite the power behind it the creature was still moving forward, getting closer and closer - the spell simply wasn’t working. And then everything was happening in a blur of movement and noise as the spell left my hands with a ground shaking roar of magic. The acrid stench of smouldering undergrowth and the sickly sweet scent of magic stung my eyes and obscured my vision until tears streamed down my face. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return it and purchase your own copy.įor a moment the world seemed to hang, suspended. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.
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