by Drew Hayes
“Good job,” Velt read out loud, crinkling the page between her tightening fingers.
“What does it mean?”
“I think . . . I think it means that whole thing was a test,” Velt said slowly.
“That rather boggles the mind. How, and who, and why, and back to how again. I mean, to have organized all that would be no small feat.”
“No joke,” Velt agreed.
“So, what do you want to do?”
She stripped her windbreaker off and donned her hideous purple coat, surprised at how much better she felt with its familiar weight across her body. “Honestly? I have no idea. This shit is way above my usual level. I guess the best strategy is to see what their next move is.”
“We just wait for them to pull you into another trap?”
“I didn’t say that. I said we wait to see what their move is. That doesn’t mean we’re going to do nothing, though. I need to get better, I need to research the shit out of wraiths, and then, I need to train. Because whatever this dickhead sends at me next, I’m going to tear it to fucking shreds.”
“Tell me what you need from me.”
Velt glanced at her see-though roommate and gave him a very rare smile.
“Coffee. Lots of coffee. It’s going to be a long night.”
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About the Author
Drew Hayes is an author from Texas who has now found time and gumption to publish a few books. He graduated from Texas Tech with a B.A. in English, because evidently he's not familiar with what the term "employable" means. Drew has been called one of the most profound, prolific, and talented authors of his generation, but a table full of drunks will say almost anything when offered a round of free shots. Drew feels kind of like a D-bag writing about himself in the third person like this. He does appreciate that you're still reading, though.
Drew would like to sit down and have a beer with you. Or a cocktail. He's not here to judge your preferences. Drew is terrible at being serious, and has no real idea what a snippet biography is meant to convey anyway. Drew thinks you are awesome just the way you are. That part, he meant. You can reach Drew with questions or movie offers at [email protected] Drew is off to go high-five random people, because who doesn't love a good high-five? No one, that's who.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Epilogue
Bonus Story!
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
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