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As a young hunter seeks a trainer, The Chosen
prepare for an unforgettable adventure.
With Nature and Phantasma back in order, Halli
and Silvor have settled into their new life in Drumple. During a visit from
Striker, Kaidyla and Lumina, a request from an old friend of Halli’s family
sparks a new challenge when she asks Striker if he’ll train their young son,
Dylan. Working with Dylan gives Striker a chance to be a mentor once again, as
he had been in his past.
This brings The Chosen to an area of Phantasma
Halli has never seen before. What new dangers might be lurking in the forest?
Will Halli have a reason to use her powers?
But Halli and Silvor are facing a new journey of
their own, one that will change their lives forever. What is in store for The
Chosen’s future? Will this latest escapade prepare them for what is yet to
come?
Excerpt
With another week of teaching behind them, Halli and Silvor
enjoyed a quiet, leisurely breakfast at the tavern, catching up with their
neighbors.
As he was telling her about a new student, Silvor saw a look
of surprise and joy come across Halli’s face. Turning to see what she was
looking at, he saw a pretty dwarf about his mother-in-law’s age walking towards
Halli, smiling at her.
“Do you know her?” As he asked, the woman walked over to
their table.
“Halli! Your mother told me I might find you here.”
“Cynthia! It’s so good to see you again.”
Hugging Cynthia, she turned to Silvor, making the
introductions. “Silvor, this is Cynthia, Mom’s best friend. She moved
away from Drumple years ago with her husband.”
She turned back to Cynthia. “I’m surprised Mom didn’t tell
me you were back in Drumple.”
Knowing his wife would be involved in a lengthy
conversation, Silvor made his way to the bar and began talking to the tavern
keeper.
“We only returned about a week ago, and we’ve been busy
settling in,” Cynthia responded to Halli’s comment. “It’s wonderful to see you,
Halli. My, how you’ve grown! We’re so proud of everything you’ve done for
Phantasma. I can’t believe you’re the same shy girl who used to sit
quietly with your mother and me and read all day. Now look at you:
married, and a Holy Paladin! Where have the years gone?”
“Mom wonders the same thing sometimes. And you? I hear
you have a son. You’ve been gone from Drumple for so long, I don’t think
I’ve even met him.”
“Oh, I’m sure you haven’t. He wasn’t born until after
his father and I moved away from Drumple. But that was 15 years ago
already!”
“What does he do? Is he a student at the school
now? I don’t remember meeting anyone new lately…”
“No, he finished his studies a year ago, when he decided to
take up hunting. Now he’s looking for a trainer. Which is what
brings me to you. I was hoping you could talk to one of the hunters
in your group about taking him on as an apprentice. Do you think they
would be willing to do that?”
“Oh, I’m sure Striker and Kaidyla would love that!
They’ll be here for a visit this weekend. Perhaps I can introduce you all
then. Is your son here now? I’d love to meet him.”
“He’s right over there.” Turning to the young dwarf playing
at the game table, Cynthia called, “Dylan! Come here. There’s
someone I’d like you to meet.”
Andrea Buginsky is a freelance writer with a BA in Mass
Communication-Journalism from the University of South Florida. She has always
wanted to be a published writer, and decided to try to write fantasy books for
teens. The Chosen is her first book, and was
released on December 14, 2010, to her delight.
Andrea has written five more books since:
She is currently writing the fourth book in The
Chosen series.
Andrea lives in Kansas with her family, which
includes her two precious puppies.
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