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the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faen wagged his tail voraciously and did as Faedra asked. She pulled the door closed and carried on down the driveway towards the cottage while Faen panted his hot breath in her ear. Upon turning a sharp bend in the driveway, the cottage came into view. She never tired of its beauty, or the warm feeling it gave her jus... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | The cottage had cream walls with an array of black oak beams that were exposed both on the outside and on the inside. A beautiful climbing rose crept up the wall on a trellis and was in full bloom, exhibiting an abundance of bright sunny yellow petals. Her mother had planted it the year Faedra was born. She had watched... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Her father had also added a few more rooms on the back of the cottage, making it twice the size of the original dwelling. The living room, dining room, and two of the upstairs bedrooms were original and they were Faedra's favorite rooms. You almost had to duck when you walked into the living room, the ceilings were so ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | The dining room was a cavernous room with an imposing brick fireplace at one end. A ceiling that towered two stories high was handsomely finished with exposed black oak beams running parallel to each other for the length of it. A staircase ran up one side of the room to a door at the top that led to her bedroom. She ma... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra pulled her car in beside her father's. He worked from home; he had ever since her mother died. For that, she felt blessed. His job enabled him to stay at home so she did not have to be shipped off to a childcare provider every day. This turn of events had also made them very close. She loved her father with all ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She opened the door to let Faen out and reached in to grab her bag that had been thrown precariously on the back seat when she left work earlier. Faen waited by her side until she closed the door. He looked up at her and wagged his tail. "Thank God that week is finished with," she told him. "I'm not sure I could've tak... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She walked the few steps it took to reach the front door, kicked off her shoes inside the front porch, and lifted up the old-fashioned, black wrought iron latch on the door that led into the living room. The latch made its familiar chinking sound, a sound full of history and memories. It must have been lifted many thou... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | As she swung the door open, she felt the need to duck, even though the ceiling was at least a foot taller than she was. She looked around the cozy living room. There was a fireplace, also. Actually, there was a fireplace in all the original rooms of the cottage, as back in the day, that was the only way to heat the hou... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Her dad, uncle, and her uncle's wife, Nicki, were all seated around the kitchen table, situated in the center of the room. They had their hands wrapped around cups of tea, and a plate of cookies sat in the center of the table. Faedra strode over to where her dad was sitting, and planted a kiss on his forehead then lean... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Thanks, Uncle Leo, but I need the money and it's not for much longer, I'll be starting college soon." Faedra made her way around the table to where her uncle sat, and leaned over to wrap her arms around his neck. "I'll survive, I promise," she smiled her cheeky grin at him and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Well, you h... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Her uncle had met Nicki not long after her mother had died and Faedra had taken to her straight away. Although Nicki was a good ten years older than herself, she had treated Faedra like a sister and taken her under her wing. She was happy that her uncle had found such a wonderful person and wished that her Dad would do... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra watched as her father raised his eyes heavenward. She knew her uncle had been trying to get him out to meet new people, mainly of the female variety, for a while. She sympathized with her dad after he had confided in her that he felt like a prize bull being paraded around a judging ring. "That sounds like fun, D... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Since he had turned up that day of the funeral, they were virtually inseparable apart from when social decorum dictated. He could not go with her to school or to work, but waited patiently each day until she came home, and then didn't leave her side until the next morning. "It's a good thing Zoë loves you almost as muc... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Hey, young lady," her dad called as she was headed in the direction of her bedroom. "You still haven't told me what you want to do for your eighteenth birthday. It's just around the corner, or have you forgotten?" There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone. Faedra raised her eyes at Faen, who was looking at her excitedly... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Okay, Darling, I promise." his voice was laced with disappointment. CHAPTER TWO Faedra sprinted up the stairs to her bedroom, followed, as usual, by her faithful friend. She drew up the latch on the door, which was also of the original old wrought iron variety, and entered her room. Throwing her bag clumsily on the be... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Her room was spacious and located above the living room, but unlike the room below hers, this one had tall vaulted ceilings. Another fireplace stood on the same wall as the door. She assumed it connected to the imposing fireplace in the dining room below. The walls were painted in a muted yellow and the windows were dr... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | On the wall next to the fireplace there was a small built-in closet that she had renovated, adding a glass door and shelving, to be a showcase for her spectacular collections of fairies. Her favorite, Arianne, taking center stage. She'd been collecting them ever since her mother had given her the beautiful figurine of ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra never felt compelled to celebrate her birthday at all, as it fell just a few days after the anniversary of her mother's death. Faen leaned up against her leg and let out a small whine. She admired the figurine for a moment with sadness. It was the most beautiful fairy she possessed, but it was linked to the sadd... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | For the past few weeks the palms of Faedra's hands had intermittently seared with a burning sensation, but there was never a rash or any redness. She couldn't understand what was causing it. She was starting to get concerned about it as the intensity and frequency was increasing. She made a mental note to go and see a ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She opened up her clothing closet on the other side of the fireplace, and pulled out her jodhpurs and a t-shirt, then discarded her work clothes to join the disarray already building on her bed. She wiggled into her jodhpurs - it was a good thing she was slim, as they didn't leave any room for expansion - pulled on her... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Choruses of have fun and ride carefully resonated from the table, but she had already turned and was heading for the front door. "Love you guys." she called over her shoulder as she exited into the living room. Once inside the porch, she pulled on her riding boots and marched out the front door. Faedra wandered round t... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Her horse was stabled at a barn just a short drive away on the other side of the village. It only took a few minutes to get there by car; before she could drive, she had ridden her bicycle there come rain or shine. The boarding stables were another of her favorite places, not only because it was home to her horse, but ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She pulled into the small car park that was set aside for the boarders, picked up the rose from the passenger seat and hopped out of the car, opening the door for Faen so he could join her. She took a deep breath and looked across the road to where the village church stood proudly amongst the headstones that were dotte... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Come on, let's go say hi to Mum," she said to Faen and looked both ways down the narrow country lane before crossing. She wandered up the little path that led to the church. Upon reaching the door she veered off to the right and followed the path that led behind it. There, spread out before her, was the main part of t... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | An odd sensation washed over her and she snapped her head to the left in the direction that it came from. This had been happening more frequently on her recent visits to the churchyard. Yet again, there was nothing there except the familiar figure of a black and white border collie, who upon seeing Faedra, came boundin... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faen growled faintly at the other dog as he always did, and, in response, the collie rubbed her head under Faen's chin just as she always did. "Be nice, Faen, I think she likes you," Faedra giggled. If a dog could go "urmph", she swore Faen would have. The look of dejection on his face was priceless. It was as if he we... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Hi, Mum," she said, placing the rose she had picked earlier on top of the stone, replacing the one from a few days before that was now shriveled and dry. "Just thought I'd pop by and say hello before I take Gypsy out for a ride." "Good evening, Faedra." A voice called from behind her. She turned. "Oh, hello, Vicar. Ho... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "That one..." Faedra's voice trailed off as she noticed the empty space in the direction she was pointing. "The black and white collie that always sits over there." "Can't say I've ever noticed one. Must be a stray; we don't have a dog." "Oh, never mind then," she said, drawing her eyebrows together as she watched the ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | When she walked back over to the barn, she noticed her friend getting out of a car and wandered over to greet her. "Hi, Lisa, going out for a ride tonight?" she asked. "Haven't made my mind up yet. Which trail are you thinking of taking?" "I thought I would go through the woods; it's warm and the shade would keep us co... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Okay, no worries. We'll catch up for a ride somewhere else another time then?" Faedra said as she made off in the direction of the paddocks. "Sure thing, Fae. Catch you later," Lisa was already across the car park and heading toward the stables. Gypsy was grazing at the far end of the field when Faedra and Faen reache... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Gypsy's head popped up and looked in Faedra's direction. It was obvious she recognized her voice. Her horse turned and started to walk toward the gate, then the walk turned to a trot, which turned to a canter, until the thunder of her hooves could be heard on the ground. Faedra grinned. She loved that sound. It was a s... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Gypsy was a striking beauty in Faedra's book. Her coloring was classed as blue roan, she had a black coat with white flecks all the way through it that gave her a bluish tinge from a distance. She had a black mane and tail, and a white blaze down the length of her face that had an odd crescent shape to it just below he... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She climbed up and over the gate and reached up to put the halter over Gypsy's head. When the halter was fastened, she unbolted the gate and led Gypsy through. Once they reached the stables, Faedra tied her to the ring on the wall just next to her stall and proceeded to groom her. She paid special attention to getting ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra put on her helmet, mounted her horse, and rode out of the yard towards the trailhead, Faen keeping pace behind them. She would have to ride a few yards down the road to reach the entrance to the trail that was on the opposite side of the lane to the barn. The farmer had opened up all of his land to the riders af... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | The sun was starting to dip in the sultry evening sky; yet another reason she loved the woods. Her ride started out heading towards the sun. The woods made a handy shade so that she didn't get blinded when the sun dropped to eye level as it was setting. She considered its position in the sky and made a mental note that... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She always let Gypsy warm up first by walking her for a while. Faedra drifted off into a daydream as she watched the sparkles of light dance in the water of the gently flowing stream to her right. When she was ready, Faedra squeezed her calves and made a soft ticking noise with her mouth to ask her horse to move forwar... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | They were at the mouth of the woods and Faedra wanted both of them to adjust their eyes to the decreased light before increasing their speed. She was glad she slowed them down, because as soon as they entered the trees, Faedra, at least, was blinded for a moment while her eyes adjusted to the darker surroundings, but s... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | The chinks of light from the sun poked their way through the foliage, creating shards of illuminated, see-through swords, which rained down from high in the branches to the ground below. As they rode through them, the shards were distorted, contouring around their bodies. Faedra squeezed Gypsy's sides to push her up in... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra wondered when Faen was going to start showing his age. He must be nearly thirteen years old by now because he was full-grown when she had found him, or rather he had found her, and that was getting old for a dog. Yet, he still kept up with Gypsy and didn't show any signs of slowing down. She looked forward again... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | In a split second, everything changed. Gypsy came screeching to a halt, throwing Faedra forward and forcing a plume of dust up from the trail. Faedra caught hold of her horse's neck and clung on for dear life until she managed to regain her balance. Adrenaline pumped through her veins as she sat up straight in the sadd... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "What is it, girl? What's wrong?" she whispered, trying to calm her, but Gypsy just kept getting more and more disturbed. "Steady, girl. Steady," she took a shorter hold on the reins and attempted to turn her horse around so they could leave. It had become evident that Gypsy was not going to move forward another step. ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She could hear the thunder of hooves grow softer and softer as the distance grew between her and Gypsy. She couldn't move to lift up her head and watch as her horse fled the woods in terror. She couldn't catch her breath either. There was no air getting into her lungs. She grasped at her chest, partly in desperation, p... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | A menacing growl resonated from deep within her dog, who she could sense was standing close beside her. She unclasped her arms from her chest and searched with her hands either side of her body for her faithful companion. Relief filled her heart, which was pounding wildly within her ribcage, when she felt his soft fur ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Her breathing was very shallow at first, but steadily became stronger as the moments passed. When she was able to take a deep breath, she did so, and promptly coughed it back up again. She had taken a lung full of the dust that Gypsy had kicked up during her chaotic panic attack and subsequent departure. While lying on... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Oh, good grief, I'm a mess," she groaned, glancing up and down her legs and arms that were now covered in muck and dust. Her clean white t-shirt was more of a khaki color now. There was a tear in her jodhpurs and her shiny black boots were scuffed and dusty. She sat still for a moment to check and make sure she did no... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faen stood in a stance that would allow him to pounce at any second. His hackles were standing tall on his back and his tail was held rigid. He had all his teeth bared. Faedra could hardly recognize this dog as being her Faen. His growl was menacing and it sent chills up her spine. "What is it, boy?" she whispered, as ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | _They could be cats. No they were too tall for cats, and cat's eyes were more rounded. Not dog's eyes either_ , she pulled in a sharp breath; they looked like smaller versions of human eyes. "What are they? Who are they?" Faedra asked. Again, Faen growled in response. The eyes turned to look at each other, then moved u... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She looked all around her, half expecting someone to be hovering above her. Could she get up? She hadn't tried yet. She was feeling very stiff. FAEDRA RUN! |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | That did it, pain or no pain, she was listening this time. As if someone had just grabbed her by her shoulders and lifted her off the ground by her bra straps, she suddenly realized she was running as fast as her legs would carry her in the same direction that Gypsy had fled just minutes earlier. Faen followed closely ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra and Faen both ran several yards away from the woods before they looked back. Nothing seemed to be following them now, so they slowed down until they were at a walk. Then it hit her, a stabbing pain in her hip. She stopped and leaned forward, putting her hands on her knees to steady herself while she caught her b... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Are you okay?" Lisa fussed as she reached Faedra. "Gypsy came charging into the yard like a bat out of hell, sans you, what happened?" "Something in the woods spooked her. She reared and I just couldn't hang on." "I told you those woods were creepy," she replied, somewhat too smugly for Faedra's liking. "Yeah, but we'... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She did her best to play down the limp as she walked into the living room upon returning home. Her dad was relaxing in his chair by the fireplace when she entered, his legs outstretched, his feet resting on a footstool. It was summer so there wasn't a fire burning that night, but it was her father's favorite place to r... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She could only imagine what she looked like. Covered from head to toe in dirt, clothing torn, and bruises now appearing on her arms. She had a feeling the bruises were going to cover her body much more extensively when she got around to peeling off her clothes. "What on earth happened to you?" he cried. "I'm okay, Dad,... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Something spooked Gypsy in the woods. She reared and threw me," Faedra explained with indifference. She thought it best to leave out the bit about the glowing yellow eyes and Faen's distinct aversion to them, at this juncture. "Well, that's not like her. She's never thrown you before and you've been through those wood... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "You've noticed, too? I thought I was just imagining it. Anyway, I'm going to take a bath," she eased herself up off the sofa with yet another grimace. "There's some Epsom salts in the cabinet. That should help ease some of the soreness, but I think you're probably going to be a bit stiff for a few days." "Thanks, Dad.... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra made it to the bathroom rather more slowly than usual, reached over to turn on the taps, and sprinkled the Epsom salts under the steaming flow of hot water. She lifted her t-shirt over her head with care and peeled off the jodhpurs, discarding them in the laundry basket. She wasn't sure if they were salvageable,... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | After a few more minutes of closer examination, her bath was ready. She slipped out of her underwear and dipped her toes in the water to make sure it was not too hot. It wasn't, so she eased herself down, letting out a sigh of comfort as she sank up to her neck in the warm, steamy water. She could feel the healing warm... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | In an instant, she was back in the woods again, fear coursing through her veins. Her eyes under their lids darted about erratically and her breathing quickened. Faen, who was laying on the other side of the bathroom door, could sense something was wrong. He sat up with an urgency and scratched at the door. She was once... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Mum," she whispered to herself. "It was Mum's voice in the woods." Faen scratched on the door again. "It's okay, boy. It was just a dream." |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She hefted herself out of the bath. After drying and dressing into her pajamas, Faedra trudged down the hall. It was odd how her bedroom was located within the cottage. After the renovations there was no entrance to her room from the new part of the house. To access it, one had to walk down the back stairs, come throug... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | It took Faedra ages to hobble down one set of stairs and then up another. When she opened her door, she let out a loud groan. She had completely forgotten about the mess on her bed that had been dumped there earlier. Scuttling over to her bed, she pushed it all onto the floor; she'd deal with it tomorrow. She flopped o... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | The sun shining in through the window woke Faedra the following morning. Her curtains, although pretty, didn't do anything helpful to keep the room dark once the sun had decided to peek over the horizon. She opened her eyes and stretched; a smile crept across her lips when she realized what day it was. It was Saturday,... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Strawberry Fair was held in Cambridge, about an hour and a half drive from her home. It was the largest one-day festival held in Cambridge and had been held annually for over thirty years now. It was first started as an 'alternative' festival, a bit like a renaissance fair, she imagined, but now it was very much like m... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | There would be all kinds of arts and crafts, music, food, and shows. Thousands of people from all over the country converged on Cambridge for that single day a year, and this year she was going to be one of them. Eager to get going, she threw back the covers and jumped out of bed. Then something struck her as odd. She ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She scanned both of her arms, no big ugly black and blue bruises, just a little redness in some areas. She walked around for a few steps. There was a very faint aching in her hip, but nothing like the throbbing pain of last night. Confused, she walked to the mirror and pulled her top up to reveal the skin beneath; noth... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Once dressed, Faedra skipped down the stairs and into the kitchen. Her father was leaning against the counter waiting for his toast to pop out of the toaster. He looked at her in astonishment. "Must have been the Epsom salts," she gave as explanation to answer the obvious confusion in his expression. He raised his eyeb... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Have fun and drive carefully," he called after her, but she was already halfway to the living room. Henry shook his head with a big smile on his face. His daughter was growing up fast, and turning into a fine young lady. |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra pulled up outside her friend, Amy's house. She had arranged to pick Zoë up from there, too. Zoë lived close to Amy, so it was on the way. She honked the horn to let them know she was there. A couple of minutes passed. Just as she was about to honk again, the front door opened and her two friends appeared. Amy wa... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Zoë on the other hand, had long sleek dark brown hair that flowed down her back and shone in the sunlight. Her olive toned skin complimented her warm green/brown eyes and she always looked great in anything she wore. Between the three of them, they had all the hair colors covered: blonde, brunette, and redhead. Faedra ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "How's my boy today?" Zoë said as she mussed Faen's ears and planted a big kiss on his nose. Faedra was watching her in the rearview mirror and a big grin spread across her lips. "Hi, guys," Faedra said. "Well, we've got a great day for it." The journey to Cambridge flew by. They fell into the usual girlie chatter and ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra hadn't yet met anyone she felt any connection with. Although, she had been asked out on numerous dates, she had always politely declined. She had a feeling that when the right person came along, she would know in an instant. She just didn't want to waste her time, or his, when she knew it wouldn't go any further... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | The girls and Faen got out of the car and mingled in with the crowd of people heading towards the entrance to the festival. The deep bass of music off in the distance resounded all around them. As they got closer to the festival, the music became more distinctive and the crowd got larger. Faedra couldn't help but get c... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | It seemed to her that there were three categories of people attending the festival. Those who dressed in ordinary clothing, like her and her friends. Those that were dressed somewhat hippie-ish, with long hair, beards, and psychedelic t-shirts emblazoned with the 'peace' sign. And those who were just all out eccentric,... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Finally, they were through the gates and the festival spread out in all its enticing glory before them. There were hundreds of tents, housing vendors of all descriptions, and, from this angle, they could see at least two stages where bands were playing live music. "Where do we go first?" Amy asked, looking in all direc... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | They headed off toward a stage where a band was playing some type of folk music. The band called 'Hogwash' had attracted quite a crowd. People were standing around watching, as well as, sitting down in the grass. Most were drinking beer. After watching them for a while, Faedra grinned at her friend Amy who was wiggling... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | A few songs later they decided to move on, and spent some time glancing at the vendors as they walked past. There were arts and crafts of all types. Faedra was interested in the handmade jewelry. Zoë was more into the candles and incense vendors while Amy was attracted by anything pink. "I'm hungry," Zoë mentioned afte... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | They wandered over to the food stall and tucked into some not-too-awful hamburgers. Faedra always thought it was a bit of potluck, putting your digestive health in the hands of a food vendor at an outdoor event. After they finished eating, Amy wanted to find another stage and listen to some more music. They all headed ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Okay, we'll see you in a bit, but your wasting your money," Zoë said, as she and Amy started off in the direction of the music. Faedra wandered over to the tent. Most of the vendor's tents were only enclosed on three sides, but this one was enclosed on all sides, allowing privacy to the person getting a reading, she a... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Hello?" Faedra called next to the material that made up one of the tent walls. "Is anyone in there?" "Hello," came the voice from inside, "please, come in." Faen whined. "It's okay, boy. You stay out here. I won't be long." |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra did as the voice said and pulled the material aside to enter. The inside of the tent was exactly as she would have imagined a _Gypsy Rose Lee_ tent to look like. There was the strong smell of incense burning, which she saw was coming from a little table in the corner that also housed the obligatory crystal ball.... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Rose got up from the table and held her hand out for Faedra. Faedra had to admit she was slightly surprised because Rose did not fit the _Gypsy Rose Lee_ stereotype she had created in her mind. Yes, she was dressed in a gypsy-ish way with a long floating skirt and billowy white blouse, but she was younger than Faedra h... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Rose gestured for Faedra to take a seat. She then picked a small sign off the table that read _Reading in session_ and hung it on a hook that was on one of the tent posts. Once she returned to the table, she made herself comfortable and picked up a small black velvet pouch that was lying in the center. "Now, I want you... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra thought carefully for a moment before dipping her fingers into the pouch and pulled out the first stone, handing it to Rose who placed it onto the crushed velvet tablecloth. She did this five more times until all six stones had been extracted from their pouch. Faedra watched as Rose carefully arranged them in th... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra watched as Rose examined the Runes intently, and stifled a giggle when she thought back to Zoë's remark. Rose was certainly putting on a good show, umming and ahhing for several minutes, but Faedra began feeling a distinct shift in the once pleasant, if not slightly kooky, atmosphere in the tent. Suddenly, there... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Faedra laughed, it escaped before she had a chance to stifle it. "I'm sorry, but I think my friend was right. I'll not waste any more of your time." She started to get up to leave but Rose beat her to it. Before Faedra even got her butt off the seat, Rose stood up, rounded the table, and was standing behind her. She le... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "I know exactly who I am, thank you very much," she stated obstinately, "and I know who you are; you are a fraud... Hey, how did you know my name? I never told you my name." An uneasy feeling started to well up in the pit of her stomach. "How old are you?" Rose asked. "Seventeen," Faedra snapped. Rose closed her eyes, ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "I never imagined I would be in this position. I thought it was all just a myth, but our people have a pact with yours. You will find out soon enough. Sorry, Faedra, I can say no more, you must go." She moved over to the entrance and held it open. Faedra glared at Rose as she brushed past her. "Faedra?" "What?" Faedra ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Who did she think she was anyway?" she grumbled to Faen who was keeping very close to her side, much closer than usual. He was always with her, but most of the time kept several feet away. At the moment, he was glued to her leg. Faedra continued her mutterings until she found her friends dancing in a crowd that had ga... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "She said something about me not being of age and not knowing who I was." It sounded ridiculous to Faedra even as she said the words. "See told you," Zoë chimed in, "frauds, the lot of them. Well, don't let it spoil your day, Fae." Faedra decided she wouldn't and joined her friends in a dance. The rest of the day passe... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She darted up to her room, ran around the bed to her dresser, and grabbed her small hand held mirror. Holding it up in front of her, she turned her back to the vanity mirror on her dresser and examined her birthmark. She'd never paid it much attention before because it was at the nape of her neck between her shoulders.... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Wow, it must have grown. I can't remember it looking that big before. What does it remind me of?" She drew her eyes away from the mirror to look straight ahead at her collection, and then reverted them back to her reflection again, narrowing them as she did. "It's a fairy." CHAPTER FOUR The next couple of nights Faedr... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Urgh," she groaned when greeted by her reflection in the mirror. Dark circles framed her once sparkling eyes that were now dull and lackluster. "If this carries on too much longer, I'm going to have to steal some sleeping pills from somewhere," she croaked to Faen. She fiddled with her makeup and after applying a heal... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "It's okay, boy, I'll be fine. Not sure what's going on, but I'm sure it will pass." She said it more as reassurance for herself than anything else. After she was done putting on the finishing touches of her 'disguise', she wandered over to the closet and picked out something smart but casual for work. |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She had a job at a company that shipped freight all over the world. It was located at the local airport. It wasn't a large airport but did have flights to Scotland, Ireland and various European countries. She had flown out of there herself in the past, on holiday to Spain. The view from her office almost made the abuse... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Jerry Thompson was the most unpleasant person she had ever met. It wasn't just his very poor attention to personal hygiene, but he also seemed to go out of his way to make her life a misery, and, quite obviously, enjoyed doing so. She often wondered why she put up with it and didn't just leave. She wasn't a quitter, th... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | "Yes, please, and, thanks, I love you, too," she replied testily to his question and subsequent observation. She was never her best when tired. A bear with a sore head was an apt comparison. Henry poured her a cup of tea as she joined him at the table. "Are you okay, darling? Maybe you should call in sick today," he su... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She ate her breakfast in silence. Today was not going to be a good day and she could already feel herself wishing it were over. Apart from the fact that she felt like a zombie, and probably looked like an extra from the _Thriller_ video, it was also the anniversary of her mother's death. She closed her eyes for a momen... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | She always spent some time at her mother's grave on the anniversary of her death. It was a tradition of hers that she started some years ago now. She would take a blanket, a small picnic, sit down next to the headstone, and talk to her mum about anything and everything. Somewhere deep inside she knew her mum was listen... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Mr. Thompson was a greasy looking middle-aged man. He was fat and balding with a shiny head usually covered with a sheen of sweat. He had beady little eyes that were positioned far too close together on his face to be natural, and, for some unknown reason, he decided it looked good to have a beard. Faedra had felt her ... |
the-amulet-custodian-novel-1.epub.txt | Everyone in the company hated him, but they were relieved when she started working there because his attention was now directed completely on her, as it was on all the new employees before her, and would be until some poor soul was hired in below her. Something that wasn't likely to happen, as her position was the lowe... |
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