Larry's Familiar Tale by Samantha Blackwood

Larry's Familiar Tale by Samantha Blackwood

Author:Samantha Blackwood [Blackwood, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Fantasy, Urban, Contemporary, Humorous
ISBN: 9781955624022
Google: zHVmEAAAQBAJ
Publisher: Barghest Press Publishing
Published: 2022-03-28T04:00:00+00:00


Cerri shifted her position and gestured the trio closer. “So, here’s the recap, gentlemen—and lady. We know that Ted is the Guardian of the Universum, which is a powerful magical tool that can destroy the earth if it falls into the wrong hands. We know he finagled an assignment to this magical scrapyard so he could hide the Universum amongst the more ordinary, broken pieces of magical machinery here, hoping the general magical buzz of the scrapyard would disguise the Universum’s power.”

After a pause, Cerri glanced apologetically at Midnight before adding, “Either Ted wasn’t careful with his words and actions, or, as we suspect, there is a traitor on the Witches Council, or both. We know the members of the Witch Council are the only ones, besides Ted and the Supernatural Council, who know the tool is hidden here.”

“So ... you’re assuming the Supernatural Council can’t be the source of the leak?” Larry asked his question in a neutral tone, not wanting to piss off the powerful witch at his side. But she worked for the Supernatural Bureau of Investigation, which reported directly to the Council.

“I’m sure the leak is not within the Supernatural Council, Familiar.” Cerri’s words were clipped, her tone final.

Oops, definitely pissed her off, Larry reflected with chagrin. He met Cerri’s gaze in mute apology.

Cerri chuckled and tugged gently on Larry’s velvety ear. “Don’t apologize for asking a legitimate question, Larry. I’ve worked for the SBI for over a century. I know that the Supernatural Council is as susceptible to corruption as any powerful organization. However, in this case I’ve already investigated those on the Council with direct knowledge of this matter—and that number is small, as information this sensitive is compartmented. No, I’m afraid the leak is closer to home. Ted, even if accidentally, or perhaps a corrupt member of the Witches Council.”

Into the silence following her words, Carb interjected. “Okay, so, what do we do now?”

“Now, demon, we find the Universum, figure out a way to spirit it away from here to a safe place, and then neutralize the bad guys. We must succeed soon, or .... well, if we don’t, it won’t matter anymore. To anyone. In any realm.” Cerri rubbed her hands over her face with a sigh.

Larry’s ears perked, head swiveling to meet Cerri’s knowing gaze. “You mean the damn thing will destroy all the realms, not just the earth?”

Cerri’s warning was stark. “Based on what we know, if the Universum is activated and used, the entire galaxy will be destroyed in an instant, including earth and all associated realms.”

Midnight’s chest rumbled with an angry growl.

Carb’s normally upright ears sleeked back against his head. “Even the other realms? The Underworld, Faery ... all gone?” The demon’s mouth curled in a snarl. “Why would anyone create such a devastating magical tool? And how did they plan to survive its use?”

“Why did Alcase create it?” Midnight asked rhetorically. “Because he could.” Her lips curled, revealing razor sharp feline fangs. “Mages do not differ from humans in that respect.



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