Magnus Archives Quotes Novels & Stories

“You think I don’t see you breaking? Every time you bow, every time you choke down fury, it kills me.” “It kills me too,” I whispered back. “But if we break now, we lose everything.” Our foreheads brushed. We didn’t kiss. The tension between us was a living thing, sharp and unbearable. The next day Magnus summoned me privately. He spoke softly, like a father coaxing a child. “You remind me of someone. My son, before the spell steadied him. Reckless. Burning.” He clasped my shoulder with mock affection. “Stay loyal, and perhaps I’ll free you when this is over.” I forced myself to nod, bile rising in my throat.

I needed answers. “Are you sure about this, Magnus?” “What have I got to lose, Fritz?” Except my life. He didn’t reply.

It was a good fifteen minutes before Magnus himself came out of his mansion to greet me, his harem of dark witches not far behind him. "High Elder Alfred Evans, what a nice surprise! I would invite you in, but I know you will decline so we can just talk out here in the open instead. I do commend you for your bravery. Coming here unaccompanied." Magnus shook his head. "I could kill you right where you stand." Magnus chuckled, obviously delighted in the fact I had stooped down to the level of a messenger. "Enough of the threats, Magnus. We all know you can not harm me. It will cause a problem for you and your rather small army. How many did you lose during your onslaught against Autumn Moon? H

asked Wilbur. Magnus laughed and said, "My politeness is for elites like us. Nobodies like you who came out of nowhere should feel honored that I'm even speaking to you." "What a joke. They dare send a rando to talk shop. I think you're crazy," mocked a glamorous woman next to Magnus. Sammy was infuriated right away, but she endured it. Wilbur looked toward the woman and asked slowly, "You must be Ria Quinn, right?" Ria mocked, "What's the matter? Do you need an autograph? You need to wait in line. I don't have time right now."

It was spontaneous and joyful and exactly what everyone needed after days of fear and uncertainty. Magnus found me at the edge of the crowd. “You look troubled for someone who just defeated an ancient entity.” “I’m happy we survived. Grateful for everyone who helped us.” I paused. “But the Broker said something before we left. About what comes next.” “There’s always something next.” Magnus’s tone was gentle. “That’s the price of surviving… you live long enough to face new threats. But you also live long enough to appreciate moments like this.” He gestured at the celebration. “Don’t let future problems rob you of present joy.”