So stop wallowing and get a clue.”
“And what about Leo?!” Isnap
“He was a child!
A child I promised to protect.”
“What happened to Leo,” Shereplies
“Should not have happened.
That can't be denied.
But what's done is done.
We can't bring him back.
However, we can go on the attack.
You're mad at yourself
But what about at them?
That's where the problem actuallystems.”
“What are you suggesting?”I ask tense
“Do I have to spell it out?”She says
“Don't be dense.
You're the golden boy.
Jewl needs you
Otherwise he looks like a fool.
So use your leverage and prove you'recool.”
Turning over I give her a look
“Why are you helping me?”
“I'm not really sure.”
She looks me dead in the eyes
“Guess I just don't want you toget burned.
Really it's as simple as that.
So, what do you say?
You wanna get them back?”
Twenty minutes later, we're in Jewl'soffice
Becoming his pawn makes me nauseous
But if it means I can get revenge
Then I'm more than willing to pretend
“So,” Jewl says “Finallywilling to accept my offer?
Tell me, what exactly prompted theswitch?
You were so against it.
Is this some kind of trick?”
“No.” I say “But it'snot for free.
There's something you're gonna do forme.”
“Oh yeah?” He grins “Andwhat is that?”
“You're gonna let me pursue mypast.
And only give me cases related to Seersand Death,
No matter how flimsy.
I also get top level access to all yourrecords
As well as priority to every process.
Lastly, I'll only partner with Leigh.
Those are my terms.
My way or the highway.”
“Detective Vashti?” Jewlsays
“Sir?” Leigh responds
“Do you agree with thisproposal?”
“Yes I do sir.
Partnering with a Seer will increase mycase closure total.”
“Well then,” Jewl looks atme firm
“Mr. Masterson I accept yourterms.”
Pulling a watch out of his desk
On it The Organization's emblem isetched
“Welcome to the Organizationdetective.”
“Thank you sir.” I saytaking the watch
“I'm honored you accepted.”
“Well then,” He continues“pleasantries out of the way,
Here's your first case of the day.
Apparently, someone's been wreakinghavoc on some of our patrols.
The only clue that's at all known
Is it's a Seer.
Investigate it.”
“Sir!” Leigh and I respond
“Now get out of here.” Jewlsays
I guess it's official, I'm his pawn
Heading out on my way
With my new friend and partner
Funny how it all plays...
A week and a half ago
I was a simple thief
Now I'm an O.D. because of other'sbeliefs
They believe in me
Whether by chance or choice
Now I stand as the victim's voice
As for my enemies,
They'll regret the day
They ever invited this Seer to play
One of the last of my clan
I stand now as a man
With authority and justice I will fight
Armed only with my convictions and mysight
Introductions not really needed
As we continue into the fun
Magic, intrigue, and vengeance seeded
I suggest you buckle up
My name is Nathan Masterson
Sneakpeek
Here'swhat's next
Asample excerpt from:
BookTwo of the
Death-BringerChronicles
Myupcoming Verse Thriller
Trial1: The box
Panting heavy, hard for breath
Legs fighting to keep the pace
The box in my arms weighing me down
I don't care when – I don't carehow
I refuse to let this box drop
I refuse to give up
“Get back here!” Their highvoices call in pursuit
Smithing elves, tiny and cute
Save for the fact they're cannibalistic
You won't see that in a Christmas movie
Or maybe you did and I just missed it
Now they start speaking elvish
As steam blast hot and hellish
In the steam ducts there's little room
As from above I hear a giant boom
Running, running, keeping pace
With her help I might just winthis race
Who's she you ask?
My partner fierce
As suddenly I feel my skin beingpierced
“Get the hell off!” I shakemy leg
His fangs clamping harder still
One of the elves in a tiny red hat
Pointed ears, he gives a laugh
Glaring at me right in the face
His beady red eyes, go wide
As I give him a look
Instantly, he's knocked to the side
My focus and skill getting bettereveryday
It's amazing what happens when youactually train
Joining the Organization certainly hasit's perks
That's actually the reason I'm here –For work
Intel said there was an illegal weaponsfactory
It was said there might be a lead
To another Seer
But it still remains unclear
As another elf jumps trying to attackme
I tilt my head as he flies past
Then I break into a run – Fast
The booming sounds up above
Explosions, and fighting – She'shaving a blast
The shaking of the structure giving mea shove
I think that means we're about done
As I continue to frantically run
The box hefty and not at all light
Wriggling and whimpering sounds inside
“Just hold on buddy, we're almostthere.”
Suddenly, there's a burning smell onthe air
She didn't?
Crap
Time to book it
Unless I prefer to let her cook him
A fiery blast implodes from behind
That's definitely not a good sign
The fire quickly starts to spread
The smell of sulfur and of ash
Safe to say she incinerated the weaponscache
I'd rather not wind up dead
Need to find an exit and get ahead
The flames quickly coming from behind
As I trip – Don't worry I'm fine
Finally, she shows up just in time
With her magic acuity she bars back theflames
Shielding the box I smile and say
“Hiya! Nice job Leigh.”
She gives me the look
“Mission clear?” I ask
To the back of my head she gives me asmack
“What was so important you had toleave me to fight alone?
Because you were gone, I ended uptorching the entire zone.
That means no evidence, no way toconvict.”
“You'll understand,” I sayquick
I open the box as there he lies on apile of rocks
Small as a kitten and sly as a fox
The lions head gives a meow
As it stretches its hooves
And rattles it's tail proud.
“Let me get this straight.”She glares down
“You made us fail the mission
All to save a chimera kitten?”
“Well, yeah.” I say pettinghis fur
“You're such a good boy.” Isay in a cute tone
Leigh yells “It's a her!”
Immediately she starts to steam
As the whistle of sparks begin toscream
Instantly, I realize I screwed up
Pissing off Leigh is something younever wanna do
Granted, however it's not very tough
But still
I take in the sight of her burning up
“Leigh, calm-” Suddenly,I'm having a vision
I'm a Seer so I use eye magic
Basically my eyes have god likeprecision
My sight is greater than any other
And there are many other gifts I've yetto discover
Before I could ever learn they killedboth my mothers
That's why
