Music and Magic
READING AGE 18+
Markle Vanrick is cursed by the gods. Nothing in his life has ever worked out. So, when he works up the courage to leave home with only his lute, it’s only natural his money is stolen and he’s stuck without a way to get to his cousin’s farm.
Enter Frye Indori, a mischievous man who lives life to the fullest -- only because he’s a few steps away from being caught and killed. Blessed with magic from the goddess Magana, Frye fled his hometown to escape the clutches of the corrupt priestess performing evils in the goddess’s name. When he runs into helpless Markle, he feels obligated to show Markle there is some good in the world.
Like it or not, Markle gets caught up in Frye’s game of fox and hare. When the priestess finally catches them, Markle may have a few surprises of his own.
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Chapter 22
The sun was sinking behind the western mountain when Frye raised his cup. Around the hall, people did the same. It was a toast to start the celebration.
“To Magana,” Frye said.
“To Magana,” they echoed.
Beside him on the high table were all the elders and Markle. Markle took a sip of the wine and m……
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