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Chapter 110

Author: Jane Doe
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Ophelia

We emerged from the forest, then crossed a large dirt parking lot littered with people. Mothers and fathers hauled their young children out of their minivans, urging them forward with the prospect of funnel cake, rides, and arcade games.

The sweetness of powdered sugar tinged the air as we approached the carnival's gates. The lights on the sign flashed in bursts of red and white, illuminating the sea of people passing through below. Further up ahead parents nudged their children forward with tickets clutched in hand.

“Some illusion magic should do the trick, don’t you think?” My father murmured, looking my way.

I lifted a hand and wriggled my fingers. Holding my intention in my mind I let my magic fill the air. Like thin swatches of silk it wrapped around us, shielding us from view. I could have easily made us a few fake tickets, but where was the fun in that?

We slipped past the line of families waiting to purchase their way in, and waltzed right inside.

“Show off,” he win
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Maeve Kelly
Oh, the plot thickens! Yes! Finally, a naturalized demon working a carnival gives advice and psychic readings. Lol. Bet you, he's the dude with the books or knows more about them. But whatever the case, I am looking forward to the following chapters. So good.
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Suzy Williams Kozi
wow!!! so good!!!
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Kemistics_01
Seeing as her dad is is the sheperd yo their flock, I doubt he would be harming her.
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