Entrapment: Valhalla Legacy, #1

By Raquelle Stepney

Secrets. Love. Destiny. Deceit. 

Sasha Kensington, Jane Wineheart, Yvonne Ames, Yasmine Wassen, and Alicia Vega have been tapped to join Valhalla Prepatory School they enrolled thinking it was just another school for the rich, powerful, and the elite. What they got was a school full super powered girls training to be warriors that serve Azalea Larkspur, Goddess of all life that keeps life flowing in balance and harmony. Their knowledge of there powers were sealed away from them. Now they embark on journey of self discovery and their legacy. All while still trying to be normal teenagers with the fate of the world resting on their shoulders. The Millennium Force, enemies of their ancestors past is back and stronger then ever. Will they choose the world or themselves?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raquelle Stepney
• Release date: May 22, 2015
• ISBN: 9781500506025

Raquelle Stepney

Raquelle Stepney was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She graduated high school June 6, 2008. Her mantra: Spaz It Out or Flaunt It. She is a quirky and goofy upcoming author of young adult fiction. She longs to travel and see the world and experience the culture and cuisine of different places. An Adventurer at heart and food lover especially chocolate. She loves writing, acting, fashion. Her hobby is drawing/painting, sketching fashion illustrations, sewing tote bags. Her favorite color is purple. She's a college student and hopes to inspire others by going after her dreams. Her book Entrapment a Valhalla Legacy novel is now available. It is the first installment in a series. Rhythm of the Garden she hopes you will enjoy it.This piece will give you a feel for who she is in some ways. Her next book is Pages Of An Hourglass.

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This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

ENTRAPMENT

First edition. May 22, 2015.

Copyright © 2015 Raquelle Stepney.

ISBN: 978-1500506025

Written by Raquelle Stepney.

I dedicate this novel to all my supporters.

I love you all and I thank you

with all my heart

EntrapmenT

a Valhalla Legacy novel

Raquelle Stepney

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any people, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

ENTRAPMENT: A VALHALLA LEGACY NOVEL

All Rights Reserved

Copyright © 2015 by Raquelle Stepney.

Cover Art by Stephanie White

Layout by Penoaks Publishing, http://penoaks.com

This book is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction or unauthorized use of material or artwork herein is prohibited without expressed written permission of the author.

First Edition May 2015

ASIN: B00WGY215K

ISBN-10: 1500506028

ISBN-13: 978-150050602

Dedication

I dedicate this novel to all my supporters. I love you all and I thank you with all my heart!

Acknowledgments

I want to give another thanks to all the writers that have inspired me.

I would like to thank my grandfather  Robert Collier for his support and contribution.

I would like to give a special thanks to my editor Michelle, cover designer Stephanie White, and interior designers Penoaks Publishing.

Table of Contents

Prologue: How It All Began

Chapter One: Neighbors

Chapter Two: Change of Plans

Chapter Three: A Look Into The Past

Chapter Four: Questions

Chapter Five: The Uninvited

Chapter Six: Shopping Spree

Chapter Seven: Suspicion

Chapter Eight: Secrets

Chapter Nine: Hypnotique

Chapter Ten: Ambush

Chapter Eleven: Charity Cook-off

Chapter Twelve: Confrontation

Chapter Thirteen: Art Exhibit

Chapter Fourteen: Welcome Back

Chapter Fifteen: Invitation Only

Chapter Sixteen: Powers

Chapter Seventeen: The Game

Chapter Eighteen: Meeting

Chapter Nineteen: Date

Chapter Twenty: Formal

Chapter Twenty One: Oracles

Chapter Twenty Two: Revelation

Chapter Twenty Three: Seven Virtues

Chapter Twenty Four: The Test

Epilogue: Blind Senses

Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.

~St. Thomas Aquinas

Prologue

How It All Began

Since the dawn of time, the war of good and evil has always played with fate, with the earth, and with the flow of the universe. How mankind dictates their actions and influences the nature of life depends on the nature that governs them. Azalea Larkspur is one entity that provides balance; if the balance should shift too much, Azalea could grow weak and die.

There was a legend about five women who had been marked since birth that should rise to the call when mankind and the universe are in need. To restore balance, these warriors came together as one to fight against dark forces that were after life’s entity and energy. These warriors that command the elements also help protect the zenith of Azalea Larkspur, who keeps all of life’s spiritual energy in perfect harmony and balance. If Azalea Larkspur disappears or the flow of life energy is disturbed, life itself could be sent into chaos, leading to the destruction of humanity. The universe would be sent into an abyss of turmoil and time would flow in an endless loop. To restore the tranquility of life, the angel of time must seek out the chosen Guardians of Valhalla. In ancient times, they were called Valkyries.

(Small Island *hidden* off the coast of

Norway and Denmark AD)

I could sense the dark currents in the atmosphere... Dark figures coming at me... I could feel them approaching from the north, southeast, and southwest. The chill that came through the air reeked of despair, famine, death, war, pestilence...signs of the dark four near—two from my left and two from my right. An ambush. Why was I not surprised? 

She spoke Indicium. Time stopped from the sides and below on Earth, and the sky shook in a loud cry of roaring thunder. The Seal of Judgment opened her wings and expanded, contracting like time but with the speed of a falcon. In one breath she flew through the seal, and as she came back through, dove-like birds swarmed around her in a double helix. They slowly dissolved in a yellowish white fire. It engulfed her body, her right hand raised toward the sky as a flaming sword materialized in her hand. On the wrist of her left arm, the Seal of Judgment appeared.

The sky closed and the four figures drew closer. She realized they weren’t the true dark four; they were the messengers. She cast her sword and thrust it toward her enemies. The sword moved swiftly in a forward winding motion and transformed into flaming arrows. The arrows hit their mark.

In the name of the Almighty, be gone, return to the lake of fire from which you came, she commanded.

The arrows pierced them, engulfing them in flames. She hadn’t forgotten about the other two.

My eyes shifted to the others as they quickly approached. I turned toward them, and in a swift motion I cast my hands up, suspending them in the air. I grabbed them by their throats and closed my fingers around my fists. My eyes turned white like holy fire.

Did your masters forget who I am? Uriel. The Messenger and the Judgment. I suggest they watch their step. Interfering in the Order. Be gone.

~~~

Elian went out in search of these warriors with a map that could help locate them. She wasn’t quite good at reading maps but she told herself she would do her best without it. As the warm sun rose, a light breeze of cool air washed over her. She looked down to take in the beauty of the sea. The waves danced as the sea raged. They calmed as the water flowed to the shore.

She reached into her green and purple feather pouch and pulled out the golden scroll map. She spoke to the map.

I am seeking the legendary warriors and I need your help. Please guide me to their location.

Master replied, So you finally decided to bring me out of that stuffy backpack, eh?

Well, let’s not get into a discussion of my problem with maps.

Fine. Let’s find these warriors.

After flying for several hours, they came across a small island. The map lit up in a pentagon, each point a different color—bright golden yellow, soft radiant brown, deep sapphire blue, flaming red, and a soft, pale, bluish grey.

When they landed on the island, a veil went up over it. Since the island was split into five main sectors (except for the pentagonal castle in the center of the island) Elian and Master decided to head to the center of the island. Before they could get there, they were stopped by the guards of Valhalla Kingdom.

One of the guards ordered, Why are you trespassing on this island? State your business!

The woman had beautiful long blonde hair and piercing green eyes. She looked just like Joan of Arc with her sword at Elian’s throat. The other was almost like a ninja except her armor was of Valhalla. She was in the forefront of trees that lined the entrance to the forest in the east. She had straight jet black hair pulled back in a ponytail and a bow and arrows on her back pouch. In the blink of an eye, she was behind Elian.

Elian was astonished by their animosity when looking at the golden purple suit of armored clothing; she assumed the situation was urgent. It seemed obvious they were not fully aware, so she did her best to speak calmly and rationally to the guards.

I am Elian, the Angel of Time, sent to seek out the ‘chosen ones’ from the five nations of this island because something has disrupted Azalea Larkspur. To do that, I need to speak to the sovereign that governs the nation, so I can explain.

The guard that stood directly across on Elian’s right spoke

Reviews for Entrapment

[Emma Gartvich · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Bad Spelling, Confusing Timeline, Just Terrible...Don't Read This Book. Don't Read.