For My Next Trick Novels & Stories

I have not been practicing my magic much lately and I can really tell as I find myself starting to feel winded. I throw the feeling away as she gets ready to rush at me once again. She once again goes for using air to rush at me but the fact that she is a one trick pony is a bit of a let down. I use the trick that I taught to Chelsea to drop beneath the Earth. Instead of falling into a tunnel, I jump up behind her and once again shift.

He was leaning against the railing, still dressed in his pajamas. "No matter how healthy you are, you'd still fall sick if you stood out here at night in the cold air," he said with a reproachful expression. Toying with the blanket, I replied coolly, "Thanks, but you could've pretended not to have noticed me." I chose Michael purely because I thought he could win against Joshua. After having battled him numerous times now, I knew what he was capable of. Either way, I didn't want to get involved with him romantically. That would only end up becoming a repeat of the past.

I sat down in the middle on top of what was left of the Nightmare Lord's strings after pulling myself back up. “So if you don’t want me to perform tricks, then what exactly do you want me to do? Only I can see the strings, so I can’t show off my ability unless you want me to control someone using their strings in front of the camera. I’ve done that before, but it’s whatever.” “Are you done?” He asked with a sigh, not really liking my commentary. “For someone with no emotions, you speak too much.” “Rude,” I stated in response.

Pero agad niyang kinalma ang sarili, at pilit na nagsalita nang maayos. "At sa tingin mo, papapasukin ako doon kapag ginamit ko ang pangalan ko? I am a nobody, Oscar. I need to lie in order to get in. I needed to go to that auction to see some... old friends. I'm sure you know them too."

I screamed, grabbing a blanket from my bed to wrap around myself. “Fuck, sorry, I wasn’t thinking,” Trick apologized. “To be fair, it’s not like I won’t see you naked at some point.” “Not at the rate you’re going asshole,” I hissed. “Close your eyes.” He did and I ran into the bathroom to get to my closet.

Gotcha. Well, still unsure. Next phase. Get the little shit drunk. I don't even need to do much. Just a couple more glasses.

I burst out laughing, as Justen tickles me. A smile spread across his face, as my laughter fills the field. Cut it out Mr, I say through the bond. I had really mastered talking through the bond. Mink linking others, I was still struggling with. I couldn’t seem to separate the voices, at least not enough to have clear conversation. I hook my leg around his, while pushing suddenly. Tipping him off balance, enough to get out of the hold. I push him on his back, pinning him. In the new hold I was taught. Using his centre of gravity against him. “Try get up” I taunt. Clapping rings through the field as the others encourage me.

That night, by the fire, I held a marshmallow on a stick and declared, “Next time, I’m bringing decoy compasses and bribe cookies.” Sari said, “That’s terrifying.” Aya grinned. “I support it.” Brinn nodded. “As long as I'm the chief of traps.” Joha walked by and muttered, “Goddess help us all.” I leaned back against the log, full of toasted sugar and triumph. I didn’t win the Compass Game. But I proved I could compete. I was wild. Loud. Proud. And next year? I’d be back—with more plans, more oatcakes, and maybe a glitter bomb.

I couldn't stop smiling after scaring Harrison like I did last night, right at the edge of that cliff. I could hardly even believe what I had done to Harrison last night. It all happened just like that, without any plan. I don't even know why I was able to do that by utilizing the magic power I have now. And honestly, it all felt so good.

“For the car you and Tristan had been eyeing for quite some time now.” His face lit up in a jiffy. “Sir, have I told you how much I love working for you?” “There’s no need to go that far, buddy. I know you don’t mean it. Just make sure to send the evidence tomorrow.” He whistled. “No problem, Sir. I suddenly feel so inspired that I could even send it tonight. I will show you one of my best magic tricks.” I grinned. “Great. I look forward to it.”