The Hidden Paths to Power by D.A. Smith

Author:D.A. Smith [Smith, D.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: D.A. Smith
Published: 2015-01-20T23:00:00+00:00

Marcus Olivere was the second of the two before me, to become Doriane’s students. She awakened his power in England in 1843. The only things about the modern world he took full advantage of, was the modern decorating choices and being gay was becoming more socially acceptable. The subject still had a ways to go but he didn’t have to hide it as much as in his homeland and time.

If his choice in fashion wasn’t a dead giveaway, when he opened his door; with his purple silk shirt, well-cut black slacks, feminine house-slippers and cigarette held in a limp wrist; the fact that his eyes held warmth but no sexual attraction was.

He said as soon as his door was shut, “Doriane, my dear; I felt the most horrid use of dark magic just last night. I went prowling but I think, we need your more sensitive talents, to ferret it out. It’s east of here in Aurora,” then his attention turned to me, “Oh…where are my manners? Marcus Olivere, is the title I was graced with at birth, but should we find it necessary to be in public together, please call me, Stanley Pritchard.”

“Deana Boller and don’t scream, please. Yes, it’s really me in the flesh. I’m quite fine being a guardian now. My current public name, until I’m ready to announce to the world I’m alive and well, is Debbie Holton.”

“I had a feeling Ryan Gilpatrick’s story turned mystical, with some of the ways people are kicking the bucket. From personal experience, I can tell you, you’re in the best hands possible for learning this lovely life we lead.”

After we were provided glasses of wine, with frilly coasters to protect his coffee table then seated, Doriane said, “Share the details of what you were able to discover.”

Marcus answered, “Here’s the story. I was entertaining a lovely gentleman; whom I’m hoping will forgive my abrupt departure; when I felt a sizeable use of dark magic. It nearly caused me to wet my pants in front of my guest. As I was getting closer, I felt a smaller use that lasted for two seconds then was gone. I arrived in the southernmost part of Aurora on the border with Centennial. I was in a heavily populated residential area, so couldn’t poke around too much. If there is a dark user’s casting room in that neighborhood, it was well shielded. I couldn’t pinpoint the source, though I could feel the traces left by the large spell. I snooped around as much, as I could get away with, as it was 2:00 in the morning.”

I interjected, “I know that area of Aurora well. It’s heavily populated with homeowner’s associations. They’ll be up in arms, if anyone’s yard shows signs of dark influences.”

Marcus responded, “That’s why, I think something unexpected happened last night, and the second, short burst, was someone being disciplined for carelessness.”

Doriane sat in thought, “The homeowner’s association might be our road in. They would be aware, if someone starts making sudden plans to move.

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