(Chapter 08) On the Run Carolina and I wandered hand-in-hand through the high-end neighborhood, working our way mostly northward. After the first few minutes of constantly looking over our shoulders, expecting to be attacked at any moment, we managed to relax a bit. “One of my good friends died yesterday.” Carolina broke the silence. “She … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 09

(Chapter 07) Ring of Fire I woke to the muffled sound of sirens. Carolina’s warm naked body pressed against mine. “What’s that?” She mumbled. “Crap. It must be my phone.” I answered as my brain processed the sound. I slid off the bed and fished my phone out of the thigh pocket of my pants. … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 08

(Chapter 06) Practical Magic It was nearly two in the morning when Raquel and I finally walked out of the police station. I was emotionally drained, but glad to be leaving. The sheriff’s deputies returned my knives and gun as they escorted us out. Sara watched us leave, an unpleasant expression on her face. Several … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 07

(Chapter 05) Fire and Ice It was over an hour later when the door of the interview room finally opened again. The woman who entered had a confident sensuality that instantly made me think of Carolina, only where Carolina was raw, this woman was refined. She was wearing a form-fitting red business suit that managed … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 06

(Chapter 04) Down The Mountain I slowed my Jeep down just enough to make the sharp turn onto the paved road, then gunned the engine, shifting into fourth gear. My massive mud-crawler tires roared, and my 4.0L inline six roared louder as I pushed their combined capabilities. Speed wasn’t exactly my Jeep’s forte. The good … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 05

(Chapter 03) Under Fire I was awakened by a chirp from my phone, notifying me of a new text message. I’d been dreaming that a shiny wolf was teaching me how to peel back layers of the world so I could see how it really worked. In the dream, everything was interconnected, but there was … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 04

Just a reminder: This book is intended for audiences at least 13 years of age. (Chapter 02) An Introduction to Magic My first magic lesson was scheduled that evening at Carolina’s house. It was a more natural location than the tattoo parlor, which would make it easier for me to sense and control the magical … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 03

(Chapter 01) Meeting Carolina I parked my Jeep outside Mystic Tattoo and Piercing about five minutes before my scheduled appointment. Mystic wasn’t the cliche hole-in-the-wall tattoo parlor with questionable hygiene and a seedy bar next door. It was a very modern-chic professional shop with a clean carpeted floor, plenty of light, and big glass display … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 02

(Prologue) Pizza and a Car Crash At 33 feet long, Rescue 99 easily took up four parking stalls. I eased the massive red rescue truck to a stop, set the air brake and shifted to neutral. I’d only been driving the truck for a few days and was still getting accustomed to the massive truck’s … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Chapter 01

The Well of Souls The sleek black helicopter thumped its way across the sky, tearing violently through the cold mountain air. Dust and gravel scattered in a wild spray as it lowered tentatively to the ground. As the roaring machine quieted and settled into the grass, the door opened. The man who emerged wore an … Continue reading The Well of Souls – Prologue