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    Mages: Magic & Mayhem [a Contemporary Fantasy Short Story]
    Mages: Magic & Mayhem [a Contemporary Fantasy Short Story]
    Mages: Magic & Mayhem [a Contemporary Fantasy Short Story]
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    Mages: Magic & Mayhem [a Contemporary Fantasy Short Story]

    By Natasha Duncan-Drake

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    This book will have readers on the edge of their seats - join Dante, a rising actor, as he is suddenly thrust into a world of magic while taking a much-needed break from the pressures of his career. Unprepared for the dangers and secrets that come with it, he is faced with a mage in his debt and newfound knowledge he does not know how to deal with.

    Dante must navigate a turbulent underworld full of power and possibility. Will Dante be able to survive in a world where magic is now part of his life and more powerful than ever?

    Don't wait - get your copy now to discover Dante’s journey in this exciting new book!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWittegen Press
    Release dateAug 2, 2023
    ISBN9798215986448
    Mages: Magic & Mayhem [a Contemporary Fantasy Short Story]
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    Natasha Duncan-Drake

    Natasha is a British author with Wittegen Press and has been publishing genre fiction since 2011. Her work includes everything from horror to young adult fantasy and she has never met a genre she didn’t like. A prolific producer of short stories and novels alike, Natasha currently has over twenty five titles in her back catalogue with further releases always imminent.Natasha has been writing since she was a young girl ever since she read The Hobbit at Primary School. She is a big fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror in all their forms and is a big advocate of fanfiction as a great tool for writers to polish their skills in a welcoming and supportive community.Before establishing Wittegen Press with her twin sister, Sophie Duncan, Natasha was a database and systems consultant. She combines these skills with her writing to create and manage her career in the bold new eBook market.

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      Mages - Natasha Duncan-Drake

      MAGES

      Magic & Mayhem

      A Contemporary Fantasy Short Story

      Natasha Duncan-Drake

      Mages Copyright © 2023 by Natasha Duncan-Drake. All Rights Reserved.

      Smashwords Edition

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

      Cover designed by Natasha Duncan-Drake

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      Natasha Duncan-Drake

      Visit my website at www.WittegenPress.com

      First Edition: August 2023

      Wittegen Press

      To bring a smile and a little joy into the world.

      Check out more great free fiction at my YouTube channel:

      Tales with Tasha

      This story was originally one of the Free Fiction Friday stories given to the subscribers of our Wittegen Press Newsletter. For a free short story every month along with news and offers, join here: http://bit.ly/witp_news

      Contents

      Chapter 1 – An Altercation

      Chapter 2 – Friends & Family

      Chapter 3 – Reality

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      CHAPTER 1

      An Altercation

      DANTE HAD JUST NEEDED TO GET OUT. They were rehearsing madly for the new play and making sure it was perfect for opening night in two weeks. It was his first big stage production since his big break so the eyes of the world would be on it. Eventually, it had all been too much. He knew he shouldn't have done it, but he'd thrown

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