Wishing Wisely

By Steven A. Gentry

As he turns to leave the dark alley that currently serves as his residence he discovers a small silver lamp from which a magical genie emerges who is able to grant him almost anything that he may desire. Is this the answer to his prayers or the facilitator of his eternal damnation? One must always remember that all magic has a price. Will Mr. Bednar choose earthly pleasures that can be granted with magical energies or eternal salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Steven A. Gentry
• Release date: Oct 29, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463907672

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Wishing Wisely

By Steven Gentry

Story@ copyright by Steven Gentry

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The following text is a work of fiction. All the characters, places, organizations, objects, and events portrayed in this story are products of the author’s imagination with the exception of the Bible verses quoted in the prolog. Any resemblance to any actual persons (living or deceased), or, places, objects, organizations, or events are purely coincidental.

The following story is dedicated to Professor Booker T. Washington.

Prolog: The Holy Bible-Authorized( King James) Version, Exodus 7: 10-14

10. And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did as the Lord had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, it became a serpent.

11 Then Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, and they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

12. For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.

13. And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.

14. And the Lord said unto Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened; he refuseth to let the people go.

The Making of a Genie

Ancient Egypt: Shortly After the Exodus of the Israelites

A young sorcerer was laboring over a bloodstained circular stone altar mixing potions while casting various spells in an attempt to summon the Supreme Master of Darkness. He knew that there would