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The Book
At what price?
by Hugh Perkins
Synopsis
Vincent and Jason discover a magical book. There is a price to pay. What will they choose?
Document Information
Copyright Hugh Perkins 2009. All rights reserved.
Written March and April 2009
Contents
* Chapter 1. Beginnings.
* Chapter 2. The book.
* Chapter 3. Feelings.
* Chapter 4. Visions.
* Chapter 5. Preparations.
* Chapter 6. A Visitor.
* Chapter 7. The End.
Chapter 1.
Beginnings.
Helen woke up, sweating. A vision of herself burning, dieing, the dream she'd just had. It filled her with dread. It was just a dream though right?
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Jason brought his hands in front of him and threw them forward. They glowed slightly red again and felt slightly warm.
He rubbed his hands together, clapped them together.
The shaman said, "Try again Jason. Push your hands forward and feel the fire flowing out of them.
Jason rubbed his hands together, shook them, and shoved them forward. Nothing happened. A leaf drifted slowly out of the trees and floated to the wet grass in front of him. Nothing very fireball-like.
"How long will it take me to learn, great Shaman?"
"That depends on you Jason. It takes faith. You have to believe."
"Did you ever use these for real great Shaman?"
"Oh yes, I've lived a long time, seen many things."
"What do other people think about your powers?"
"I try not to show them to other people. I could do so, but it would draw jealousy and greed. People