Quell

By Viola Grace

Amylia has a skill that can really deaden a party. Apparently her ability to keep folks calm is the sign of a Null. She has a talent for defusing situations and that is exactly what is needed at Janial prison. Life as a prison guard wasn’t in her outlook for her future, but after a bit of training she settles in rather well.

When one of her favourite prisoners is set for a court appearance, Amylia pulls strings to be at her side and it seems things are going well until Kreatha’s family arrives to break her out of court.

Taken along with Kreatha, Amylia’s fortunes change from tortured to elevated into the position as queen of a province, with a consort in tow.

Gyrion has been Kreatha’s brother-in-law for years, but he never imagined her bringing a queen to his quiet province. He is honoured to serve in every way she requests.

• Language: English
• Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
• Release date: Jun 8, 2016
• ISBN: 9781487407926

Viola Grace

Viola Grace (aka Zenina Masters) is a Canadian sci-fi/paranormal romance writer with ambitions to keep writing for the rest of her life. She specializes in short stories because the thrill of discovery, of all those firsts, is what keeps her writing.An artist who enjoys a story that catches you up, whirls you around and sets you down with a smile on your face is all she endeavours to be. She prefers to leave the drama to those who are better suited to it, she always goes for the cheap laugh.

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Going from prison guard to an alien queen was never in her career goals, but Amylia can adapt.

Amylia has a skill that can really deaden a party. Apparently, her ability to keep folks calm is the sign of a Null. She has a talent for defusing situations and that is exactly what is needed at Janial Prison. Life as a prison guard wasn’t in her outlook for her future, but after a bit of training, she settles in rather well.

When one of her favourite prisoners is set for a court appearance, Amylia pulls strings to be at her side, and it seems things are going well until Kreatha’s family arrives to break her out of court.

Taken along with Kreatha, Amylia’s fortunes change from tortured to elevated into the position as queen of a province, with a consort in tow.

Gyrion has been Kreatha’s brother-in-law for years, but he never imagined her bringing a queen to his quiet province. He is honoured to serve in every way she requests.

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Quell

Copyright © 2016 Viola Grace

ISBN: 978-1-4874-0792-6

Cover art by Martine Jardin

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Quell

Terran Times Second Wave

By

Viola Grace

Chapter One

Amylia Caxton listened to the offer that the recruiter was extolling. It seemed that her ability to stop folks from fighting wasn’t just a skill; it was a talent. A measurable, psychic talent. She radiated a specific frequency that dampened activity of brains in her area until they were calm and reasonable.

So, you can understand our eagerness to invite you into a position in law enforcement. Norz steepled his slender, grey fingers together.

I am not cut out for law enforcement. She sighed and crossed her arms.

Well, you would be involved in crowd suppression. The trainers will give you the necessary instruction, and you will not have to engage in any punitive actions.

Amylia blinked. Trainers?

They are already on the way.

She leaned back and smiled. You were counting on me to say yes.

The alien shrugged in a very human gesture. Yes. We have been running the Volunteer program for a decade, and you will be one of our anniversary Volunteers, right next to the Champions.

Amylia pinched her nose. My parents would love that.

Norz shrugged. I know. I am not trying to pressure you, but you are the last piece of a very large puzzle.

Amylia Caxton wrinkled her nose. I guess I have little choice. My parents would flip if I missed the opportunity to be remembered in a grand way. They are all about the family name.

Norz chuckled, showing shark-like teeth. And your happiness. They have been very involved in this process, and it is good to see such support.

Amylia smiled. It is good to feel it, too. I wasn’t sure that there was actually anything to what I felt I could do.

Oh, you can do it; you just need to be honed a little. So, are you in?

Amylia nodded. I am in.

The contract was signed, and her life went into high gear.

She spoke in front of the United Nations and explained her reasons for wanting to go into space. When questioned, her carefully prepared words went out the window, and she had to say, To be frank, I have always been a people person. There is a universe out there that I want to see and interact with, and I have been granted a place in it. That matters. That is huge. I may live, I may die, but I am doing something that I have always wanted to do. I am embracing this opportunity. Letting a chance pass you by without taking it is the greatest disservice that any human can engage in. If you are given a chance, take it. Thank you for the opportunity to address this assembly, and I wish you all long and prosperous lives.

She inclined her head, and Norz nodded. Together, they left the United Nations under guard and headed for the shuttle that would take Amylia to Lunar Base. She had already said her goodbyes; now, it was time to start talking to strangers.

A woman in robes greeted her and smiled. Amylia Caxton, I am Specialist Smith, and I am here to teach you about the joys of being a nullifier.

The woman was human and had a cheerful expression. When Amylia reached out and shook her hand, she continued forward to the floor as her world went